11 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1952
Page
1
On Besurdey morning a fault caused by rifle fire damaged Cathe vats of Pirke electric power, forcing a temporary shutdown and repairs. A driver behind a small car encountered the scene as it cleared, while nearby observers watched the display of daredevil riding and cheers.
Report covers AV Gine of Pirie Ware Basketball Association matches with Schol Scholars Tyan and St Mark's victories. Highlights include top scorers and players such as Old Scholere A, DL Warman, Tegan DL Dunbar, Ramblers players, and St John's lineup. Forfeiture noted for Marian.
Sydney report quotes Casey saying Manus Island could regain wartime prominence as a base for ships and aircraft. He notes Australia, New Zealand, and the United States will hold a meeting in Honolulu in six weeks to shape a tri‑lateral arrangement, with expanded ties and closer US‑Australia cooperation, including Korea.
Debate in Parliament over highways loan policy reveals that interest free loans for road making plant are meant for government grant projects, not local ratepayer funded works. Minister cites limited funds and notes the plant is to be used within Port Pirie municipality for local construction needs.
In TOKIO the Japanese Ministry of Justice ordered Bosebo naval base police to hand over British sailors arrested a week earlier to Royal Navy authorities. The move follows rising friction after two Irish sailors were sentenced to 34 years for robbing a Japanese Lok alive.
President Quirino told a broadcast he backs a Pacific defence alliance with the United States Australia New Zealand and Japan to foster a regional security framework. Romulo said the plan aims to spur a broader Pacific union and potential future pact coordinating defense among nations.
Saturday saw three teams held scoreless as Old Scholars beat Attonville 7 to 3 at Leonard Park. Crystal Brook and Toren both failed to score, while Stuart led the Blue-Sordan clash with three goals and strong defense by Old Scholars.
A garbled diurnal weather brief reports temperatures in Adelaide Melbourne Hobart and other places, with barometric reading 0.900 and notes of showery west coast conditions. It mentions cooler trend ahead with scattered showers, strong west winds, and seas moderating inland toward the west.
A clipped report covers Pirie and Pirie West Homing Lo races held Saturday with 222 birds in total. Staker and Son won Pirie Club with a red chequer cock, while Warper ore beat out blu 198: hen in Pirie West, clubs naming runners, placings, and trophy donors from Austral Theatre and Webb’s Bakery.
Savoy extends a winning run in the Pine Soccer Association A grade premiership by defeating Rangers 1 0 at Leonard Park yesterday. Goalkickers include De Givly Ca putto Giancalpro and Best savoy players De Gioia Guglurdi Fundy Pls Hunt W Alexander Ktus. Next Friday night fundraising event linked to District and Buch Math Society for Pirle candidate Wie Moss from South Australia guest Jesane Hunt.
The Lawrie family hosted a farewell supper and reception for Ken Lawrie and the Australian youth travelers in Edinburgh. Guests included committee members, wives, and a list of local dignitaries as they reflected on the visit's experiences, hospitality, and potential reciprocal arrangements.
Police confronted a large Melbourne party at North Melbourne on a night described as violent. Officers were punched and kicked while trying to quell disturbances after shots were reported, with 70 to 80 attendees present and glassware shattered during clashes before crowd dispersal.
Washington Sunday reports the United States and Britain seeking a new approach to the Persian crisis. A tentative plan is under discussion with Premier Misydeg proposing negotiations with Britain, aiming to start Tuesday, per Washington AP correspondent.
Report notes police handling a wheat shed break in at Bulle Whait where a stack collapsed after bags were spilled. Wheat owned by the Australian Wheat Board was damaged in the incident.
Crippled Children's Association appeal in Port Pirie nears 20,000 as donations push the focal total to 456 14/6. Mr J A Clark urges immediate lodgment of amounts while committees, churches, and clubs rally with street collections and the All Star Parade planned by Aang Madigan on the town. Several events and venues share in a final push before the drive ends.
A fractured recount notes committee members including Mrs. Davis, Midlothian, Marsh, Veal, and O Neill. Adds that a previous event featured long refreshments and a welcome home for a young Piedan with a frightful evening capped by a 2 event sponsored by Janes Wartts and G. Allen.
Football association names Messrs Veitch Jobson Wade and others to represent Pirie in a memorial game against Whyalla at Memorial Oval Saturday. Captain W Cochran and vice-captain W Schape head a 20 man squad with Veitch Lawlor Simpson and others listed. unavailable players include Norton Brereton and Sari.
Proprietary Juniors edged Solomontown 2 5 to 2 2 at Jake Oval on Saturday in a junior football match. The game featured a strong Proprietary midfield and tight defense, with key players Maxwell Lindstrom Mani and Neilsen starring for Proprietary while Guthterlet Brittain Best led Solomontown.
Juniors win against Post Office with a 12 goal 10 victory at Globe Oval yesterday. Globe jyatah juniors dominated play capturing a strong win in football action noted on page 3.
North West Orit Champion Uranfurd led a 300 yard season opener at Branford in a chib pit rifle contest. Gimble shot zero with two shvers while Nin countered at twenty five a markse. Saturday events featured Whyalla Tubs and clubs from Crystal Brook and Gladlonu Juniors with Finney leading on the real range.
Council discussed road repairs in Lower Broughton and Napperby districts with grants and a £200 contribution. Councillors Welch and Jones pushed for early grading using patrol machinery, while Cr Clarke urged prioritizing urgent repairs to Milnes Burd and the Lower Broughton road with available funds.
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