09 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
1
A cryptic note praises Kowwiedge and Willian Cowper for leadership and humility in the armed service, highlighting Wiedums ix as a modest advisor and Ike kenows v0 mens.
A letter to Pirie town council notes a May visit by 300 delegates from the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in Adelaide. The council will grant use of the town hall for a dinner to be tendered by Broken Hill Associated Smelters on May 2 and a technical session the following day.
Foundation stone of the Risdon York Methodist Church parsonage to be laid Saturday by Rev Reveg. Construction adjoins the church and began last month. A ceremony service will be led by Revs M R Maley D G Langbottom and D J Howland.
Dispatches report North Korean troops crossed the Naktong River line at multiple points threatening American positions. An American 5th Regimental unit moved within 10 miles of Chinju on the northern flank while the offensive extended westward and 3,000 troops with armor reached the southern bank.
The text reports Mr Mensies will arrive in Tokio on Sunday for a conference with fens. It notes possible delays related to war and Commonwealth concerns, with Arthur and Koreas war context mentioned.
In Sydney tonight the American Sands stopped Briman in the second round after Briman was down four times. Sands was praised as a certainty to win the world middleweight title over Jake Laimgtia by his manager.
In Canberra on Tuesday the Postmaster General Mr Anthony hinted at possible charges increases for telegraph and telephone services. He warned that despite rises there could be a loss of under £1,500,000 in 1949 58.
Chinese Communist forces are reported advancing toward Tibet in two directions. One column moves west through mountainous terrain while another heads south from Chinghai Province toward the frontier.
Fragmentary report describes heavy artillery exchanges near Taibei with Chinese forces shelling Nationalist positions. Mentioned are Formosa elements and ongoing cross-strait clashes affecting territory and control.
The sanitary service runs under difficulty after workers fell ill. A couple of men were away sick, delaying work. employees labored on Saturday to help catch up, according to Mr. BE Cooper inspector, in Pine Town Sunset on Monday night.
Washington reports ready delivery of two World War II destroyer escorts to France under military aid next Saturday in Philadelphia. Turkey to receive an submarine escort ship next week as part of the same program.
At a Monday night board meeting health inspector EE Cooper said complaints about an odor in drinking water near Pirie Junction railway station were received. The issue has been reported to the Engineering and Water Supply Department which will conduct an investigation.
Six students enroll in metallurgy diploma courses at Pirie Technical School organized by Mr J G McMaster with Mr H E Tucker as principal. Courses compare to Adelaide School of Mines and first year students only. Total enrolment rises slightly. overcrowding eased by two timber framed blocks. day classes benefit from natural light while evening classes gain electric tubers and gap heated termostors.
Present at the latest meeting were Mayor Wert L Davie and Aldermen Davis Howley Connelly Coffey. Doctors OBrien Williams Anderson de Vough Dey Gartiedge and Biueher. Town clerk Leahey Minnesota secretary Mateo and engineers Bieschick Rutgers Cooper. Patients WC Sinter at Pirwy Wilen street to be discharged soon and Miss Wallers of Solantontown visiting women’s surgical ward.
In Invercargill area on Sunday afternoon a submarine was sighted partly submerged about a mile offshore with the conning tower visible. Naval investigators proceed as reports of the sighting are filed from Six Southland residents.
Melbourne reports show HMAS Australia and the Antarctic expedition on Heard Island sent no messages in the last day. Officials suspect radio interference by atmospheric conditions delaying communications. The status of Dr Serge Udovikoff and any landings is unclear amid the outage.
A large St Mark's parish meeting requested attention to street water drainage and safety around the church and adjacent Longstreet School. Fr Coffey urged the town corporation and Mr Rutgers to address frequent floodings while the council debated possible relief measures and funding options.
Walgett residents sheltering from flood await air and sandbag relief sent by police. Levee reinforcement continues as Barwon River levels climb and the town braces for further inundation along the river banks.
Alan Herbert one of Britain's leading humorists will visit Australia late this year to lecture for the British Council. He plans to visit all capital cities and may also speak in provincial centres.
The mayor said plans were not finalised after interviewing the chairman of the Parliamentary Public Works Standing Committee. The council understood the plans were complete and only committee input was needed, but the chairman said inspection could not occur until finalised. Davis planned a follow up this week.
Witnesses described a collision with a cow near the road. Mrs Davies said the animal had calved two days earlier and a demand for damages to a truck arose. The magistrate adjourned to view the scene and a judgment was reserved.
Local electricity outlook discussed by town council with electrical engineer Mr. Rieschick noting supply uncertainty from the Smelter station may limit power meter installs and refrigerator use. He said no change to meter ban and no permits for exterior fluorescent signs despite improving winter position.
A 78 year old man and his 70 year old wife urged Pirie Town Council to reduce rates citing high living costs. He quit smoking and cancelled fire insurance to save money and stopped a debt collector, claiming pensions should ease rate burdens. The council said it could not discriminate or lower charges despite the plea.
Sir Barry Page the Federal Minister of Health announced that free drugs would be made available to the public on September 4. Advertisements in all Australian papers will inform the public of benefits under the Government national health scheme with further details to follow in a few days.
Canberra reports Sir Earle Page announces a nationwide survey of urgent hospital problems. State Health Ministers will focus on bed and staff shortages and plan ongoing surveys for the future.
A compact weather note reports light to moderate south western winds along the eastern and central coast, with cool to cold temperatures and smooth to slight seas. Temperature readings include capitals like Adelaide 65.1, Melbourne 58, Sydney 38, Perth 63, Hobart 56, and general high and low marks. barometer readings and date stamps are noted.
The 1950 Recorder 12 Hour Reliability Trial at Pirie saw no Cup awarded as only five motor cyclists with cars completed the daylight section on Sunday. G Wood and Footer were disqualified for failing to follow club rules at Redhill. Special prize went to McDonald for reaching farthest within official time while losing fewest penalties. Wissell and L Munro won minor prizes. other results noted for car section and disqualifications.
An inquest examines the death of a Pirie woman with testimonies about circumstances surrounding the incident. The testimony lists several individuals and officials connected to the case and references the location and timing of the proceedings.
Fragmented lines indicate a notice about duties on netting and fencing wire for the year. Mentions individuals and entities in a garbled form, with references to December and official boards or authorities. The readable parts point to trade or customs matters but lack clear details.
A citizen raises concerns about the roadway condition between railway lines and a main station. The note mentions issues affecting travel near Pirie and Moir, and references the South Australian Railways Department in seeking attention.
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