10 Aug 1953
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1953
Page
1
A garbled OCR style snippet mentions names and places in a string of broken terms. It references people and groups in unclear pairings, with hints of a social event or schedule but lacks coherent facts to confirm dates or actions. The readable elements include Ee Charles, De Weld, Tosi Hal, Wapnacelle Komular, and an implied company or group, plus a reference to a Saturday decision.
Unclear OCR text details describe a Ladies Day at Pirie Club with mentions of a ceremony, a 1942 event, and various organizations such as Farmers Co-op Soc. The readable items reference a prize or award, a presentation to Mrs inn, and participants from multiple groups. The fragmentary record lacks coherent names, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text reports a Pirie Wet Club race with names like Mattes and Doriner and mentions placements and numbers. The legible items indicate a club event with participants C L and Warner among others, but many words are garbled leaving unclear outcomes or full details.
Three visitors from Adelaide joined seven local boats on the Virie River for a weekend fishing competition. Frank Healey won the Pirie trophy with a 4 12 ounce catch and Alan Hissey placed second with a 6 ounce weight. Local hosts praised the hospitality and the rainy journey home capped a lively event.
In a 48 hour period ending Sunday Victoria recorded 17 peat lie d in accidents including three level crossing crashes. Ten deaths occurred with several injuries across Victoria. Police noted high visibility and some crossings with safety gates. Details from the hospital and authorities describe a record in living memory with multiple fatalities and ongoing investigations.
Reports from Panmunjom describe emaciated South Korean and Allied prisoners, with hundreds in distress as they are repatriated. Witness accounts note improvised violence and scattering of shoes toward Allied lorries, while some prisoners complained of hunger and inadequate water. Two British captives, Keith Gwyther and Thomas HoNis, were released amid tense scenes.
In rough conditions at Leonard Parsis Ave Meltaaeh, Rangers beat Virtus 5 3 as Weir and Vine led the attack. Both teams displayed effort amid wind and rain with Savoy ahead to host next Sunday in a key first round clash at Pelaco.
A crowded event on a perfect weather day drew wide attendance for the Lucky Here Hares Picnic Club stake on Standlay. Spectators witnessed lively contests including preliminary rounds and a final, with names like Mr Jack Keane and Mr C Gray noted among participants and observers.
A local report outlines planned road repairs and cinder placements across Pirie AC including Harisoi Martin Meadow crest Hackett Rob inson Nelson Vinson Meyers Har oo h Mary Calder cott Balmoral Esmond Broadway Westley Stevell Pavitch Rodda Armour South Mery Ble Solomontown Cinvanter road Beach Wernertown Three Chain intersection Queen Sabyie streets and nearby footpaths. Works aim to improve drains and clarify patrols with future undertakings where required.
An event at Gladstone Primary School featured square dancing with community participation. Diane Medgar of Warmeharge and other attendees performed, guiding the new dancers through steps as the gathering continued at the site.
Australia battles Lancashire in a chaotic first day of an early English day match at Old Trafford. Rain and disrupted play saw erratic scoring with notable entries for Beuren and Grieve while Wisden-style names appear amid a mishmash of OCR errors reflecting a tense start to the proceedings.
A lengthy report on a golf match conducted by Pirie Golf Club at Keston Park with legacy players and numerous club members in attendance. The article lists many players and results, highlighting M. Michineh 44 and a long roster of names, positions, and scores, reflecting a detailed club record and ceremonial aspects.
Solumuntown releases a revised training list featuring L Veal W Lochrai T Davidson 0 Lawlord Fawcett G Polini Ry Openshaw Warne Be Tahe Fe Petninieh Th Llosnpean Lh Meset Walker Re Tian Mags Figury Demarco R Hoare L Smith M Tee J Johanson Ron Fisher A Goo Hey J Rowe J Coker and J Zubnich among selected members.
A boy aged two weeks and a girl aged 17 months died after a fire at a home in Sydney. Neighbors and relatives described a chaotic scene as attempts to rescue the children failed. Investigators work to determine cause while residents mourn the tragedy.
Distributors and organizations including the Royal Automobile Association and National Safety Council push for driver education reforms before licensing. They argue rider and pedestrian vulnerability requires stricter tests and riding precautions to improve road safety and mutual respect among motorists.
Martin Bass Fee has acted as manager of the South Australian branch of Shell Company of Australia Limited since August last year. He is a Rotary Club member in Adelaide, chairs the finance committee, serves on the board of directors, and has joined the Crippled Children’s Association as a representative for three years.
Sydney University researchers report a new heart disease drug with potential major impact. Early tests emphasize safety but note unclear effectiveness and call for further trials to verify benefits and assess side effects.
From today the price of The Recorder is three pence per copy and Pirle's Own Paper will be delivered by Sharples Printers Limited. All accounts dating from today are payable at this office. Receipts cards will be used for subdelivery as customers call. Payment in advance will smooth delivery. Subscriptions range 9d per week to 39s per year. postal rates in Australia cited.
A damaged report notes a street collision involving passing vehicles on Nama Street Selomiontown. John Maurice Sullivan of Thre Glisitt Road Selomiontown reportedly caused the crash while James Vasile name appears as a involved party. One injured driver reported a small salvage amount and about 22 other drivers hurt.
The Lor Lown hall fundraiser titled Successful O Scholars' Ball featured two blues and violets color themes, a stage with decorative mats, and a lively menu. Guests included Mrs Gwe Stabbey and a sequence of performers led by Lester Russell and Bob Arnold. Receipts approached £100 as parents and alumni joined in the supper and entertainment to support the school.
Doug Adams won the Pie Grade Club golf tournament at Kingston Park, defeating his brother F. G. Adams and others in a clear lead. The event marked his eighth successive victory, with Campbell besting Burves Pomp for runner up. Other grades saw M. Henry defeat J. Wallace and J. Cairns win over VB Wiben, while several results remained incomplete due to poor weather.
Old Scholars and Best-St Marks fought a high intensity contest with Old Scholars scoring 17 goals and Ramblers tallying 25. Solomontown and Convent players posted multi goal tallies as St Mark's and St Anthony's also recorded scores, highlighting a busy round of matches across schools.
Weather notes list temperatures for Adelaide Petty Brjbaoule Sydney Melbourne Hobart with highs near mid seventies and lows around mid forties. Observes barometer readings and forecasts cool to mild conditions with variable winds from the north to west and small to moderate changes across regions.
Port Pirie defeated Woomera 64 points at Memorial Oval as Laurie Veal led a faster, cohesive Pirie side. Key players included Westley, Combe, Goodwin, and Turner, with Woomera’s Davies and Whitbread strong in defense. Pirie’s goals and sharp backline pressure dominated throughout the match.
Hoffmann’s promotes the “I’s the cut” style as the latest in men’s hair fashion. The new swing cut is presented as America’s trend, with promises of transformation and easy access without appointments at Hoffmann’s.
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