11 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1948
Page
1
Chinese in Johore seek permission to form their own auxiliary police to aid the authorities against terrorism. Observers call the move significant amid a Chinese lull as security forces report several insurgent engagements, arrests, and casualties across Johore and nearby districts.
A Tennyson Methodist Church structure moved across Federation Road in Pirie West under Bert Mayfield’s direction. A 40 ft high wooden and steel frame, 81 by 2 ft, was jacked on a cradle, craned across the road, and set beside its foundations amid careful supports. Traffic was halted briefly as linesmen removed wires and a front-end loader aided the lift. A large crowd watched as the church settled into its new site and preparations continued.
In Brisbane on Tuesday Queensland seamen and Brisbane watersiders decided to hold stopwork meetings on Thursday to discuss action over the gaoling of four unionists and a barrister last week.
Reuters reports disputes hinder progress on Berlin blockade issues as a three man Anglo American diplomatic group meets. Discussions begin in Moscow while London Paris and Washington plan further talks before a broader Western envoy briefing. Meanwhile Berlin faces a rival administration chaos as a Communist deputy rejects the official food office plan.
This evening sun sets at 5 42 with a rise at 7 00 tomorrow. Temperatures yesterday reached a high of 74 and a low of 44. Capital cities Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart recorded varying values. A fine outlook with light to moderate winds shifting northwest to west southwest.
Canberra reports amendments to National Parity War Service Moratorium regulations to extend tenancy protection for former servicemen under state landlord and tenant laws. Sen McKennna announced that executive council submissions would follow, addressing concerns that Commonwealth protections could be lost and outlining continuance under state acts with revised provisions.
Delegates from the South Australian Baptist Union and Northern districts gathered at Pirie Central Baptist Church for the sixty third annual Northern District Baptist Association assembly. New president Pastor M G B Milne of Jamestown and officers were welcomed. sessions included a communion service and upcoming Christian Commonwealth Crusade conference.
Supt LG Merrett returns from Adelaide by midday train. Health officer Dr G Viner Smith plans Western Australia trip and locum Mary McKensie to August 20. Mr F K Nieass to visit, attend Pirie branch meeting. New Primary Producers Protection Association chairman is J B Cummins with a long list of committee members. Council meeting chaired by Alderman Davis due to mayor Middleton’s absence. Pirie Tennis Club elects officers J H Catchpole president and A L Jeffery captain with support staff. New hospital additions include N W Bower and W Baldridge among others.
New Delhi Tuesday Sardar Patel Deputy Premier stated Parliament the only solution to the Hyderabad problem was accession to India and responsible government. He warned there would be no compromise as a compromise could invite Indian forces.
Town council on Monday night proposed paying 4 shillings a head for each stray dog caught to curb roaming in Ellen Street area. Alderman Davis and Dr. Clarke voiced concerns about dogs in packs harming safety and disrupting business as committee reviews stray dog complaints at Risdon Park.
Commissioner J Evan Smith territorial commander of the Salvation Army will arrive in time to conduct meetings at Florence street hall ending with a public gathering at 8 pm A fluent speaker he is the son of London Salvationists and served as private secretary to Gen William Booth up to 1912. He later led Army work in Australia Tasmanian New Zealand and other areas. Mrs Commissioner Smith is Brig Barbara McFarlane a former hospital sister and matron at Booth Memorial Hospital in Cape Town.
Canberra on edge ahead of the High Court ruling on the Commonwealth Banking Act. Officials fear a adverse verdict could push expansion of the Commonwealth Bank to rival private lenders, cut interest rates, and boost government control. Prime Minister Chifley will be in Canberra to hear the decision.
Pirie Druids at Tailem Bend held an installation of officers for Millium and Murray Bridge lodges. Past officers including A C Vickers and W M Parish presided, with Vickers noted as a prominent northern lodge figure. The event marked Vickers as the second provincial officer to be elected to the grand lodge, while Parish presented the advancement.
Fog delay disrupts Vine River steamship schedule as the Luwana faces late departure. Unclear details show travel and port disruption impacting yesterday morning’s voyage.
The text outlines a military religious figure linked with Gen Bramwell Booth who accompanied world tours through nearly 40 countries. It notes roles as national young people's secretary for Great Britain and Ireland, five and a half years as chief secretary in South Africa, then territorial commander for Wales and the Western Territory, and later Territorial Commander in Melbourne for Victoria and surrounding states.
Sir Thomas Blamey to visit Japan as a guest of General MacArthur, accepted invitation reported by official American sources. Other reports say MacArthur seeks to renew wartime ties with Blamey, who has drawn Japanese press attention for backing MacArthur’s policy.
Pirie Town Council seeks a £3100 loan from Savings Bank of South Australia for re roofing and exterior and interior painting. The loan would run twenty years with interest of £97/6 per cent per year, subject to ratepayer consent after a bank notice received Monday night.
The council discussed suspending weekend burials at Pirie Cemetery after the undertakers requested a refrigeration setup costing about £600. Ald Davis urged clear plans from the undertakers before granting any concession, noting Adelaide’s two weekend caretakers as a reference and stressing ratepayers’ feelings and a potential funeral parlor with refrigeration. The motion, seconded by Cr Oates, was carried.
Treasury figures show revenue last month at £43,164,000, nearly £3 million above July prior year. Commonwealth income rose across customs, sales tax, land tax, estate duty, and post office, reflecting buoyant postwar finances.
The Excelsior Band of Shiftworkers' All Sports Association hosted a farewell for Dr G Williams with instrumental pieces and speeches praising his impact on Pirie town music. Band director M Tom Bollen led performances as officers and members expressed gratitude for instruments, support, and decades of voluntary service.
Members of the ambulance and cadet divisions of St John Ambulance Brigade paraded at the town hall on Monday night for a farewell in honor of Dr and Mrs G Williams. Dist Supt G Dey presided and spoke of the brigade’s support, noting uniforms were funded by Dr Williams and arrangements for member reimbursements were made for time lost at Smelters work.
A Monday council meeting granted the electric light committee power to impose and enforce electricity use limits amid a drive to curb consumption. Reports show a 15.93 percent drop July 30 to August 6 with street lighting down 28.98 percent and main shopping footpaths cut by 60 percent to reduce nuisance and conserve supplies.
Bradman carries his bat to 133 at lunch as Old Trafford hosts Lancashire. Australia in a strong position with Pollard and Lindwall among bowlers, aiming for a two hour dismissal to seal the win.
A town council discusses a grant package totaling £1,342 for road improvement projects. Officials pledge aimed work to widen sections deemed too narrow, with emphasis on repairing traffic flow and upgrading vital street infrastructure amid mixed public reaction.
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