14 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1946
Page
1
Riots erupt at Haifa docks as curfew is breached after the Voice of Israel broadcast. British troops sail toward Cyprus with illegal immigrants aboard, amid heightened tensions and security measures.
British authorities in Haifa impose a 1 am curfew and begin transferring about 1,000 illegal immigrants from the Yagour and Henrietta Szold to troopships Empire Rival and Empire Haywood for Cyprus detention under military supervision. The dispatch continues amid wartime restrictions and protests by Jewish communities.
Melbourne reports show Minister of Labor E. J. Holloway announcing plans to form a committee with ACTU and employers to set and periodically adjust the basic wage. Prime Minister Chifley and CTU agree on a wage standard tied to national productive capacity, while wartime wage controls edge toward renewal.
The report notes Pirie leading with immunisation efforts amid a broader health campaign. Key figures include local officials and medical staff guiding vaccination, quarantine, and public health measures. The piece highlights community cooperation and the role of health services in advancing sanitary goals.
Milan police report Mussolini’s body located in a cell of Pavia Monastery, twenty miles south of Milan. Two monks arrested in connection with the theft of a body believed to be Mussolini and linked to an earlier grave disturbance on April 22 at Maggiore Cemetery.
Labor Government plans to amend the Arbitration Act after returning to power. Minister of Labor E J Holloway told Australasian Council of Trades Unions interstate executive that legislation would be introduced to curb escalating costs and cover wage dispute processes. The move aims to clarify provisions and ensure government cooperation on arbitration reforms.
The ACTL proposes amendments to the Crimes Act, urging the Attorney General to consider a substitution that would require proof of intent and culpability in payment and dispute contexts. Cabinet discussions and the NSW inquiry are noted, with the aim of clarifying legal standards and procedures for future cases.
Mr E H D Russell MER forecast a second advance of one bushel less freight for wheat in the No 9 pool 11945 6 season and said further payments of substantial nature would be made for wheat in Nos 9 and 7 pools. He praised the Australian Wheat Board members and executives as capable as city commercial interests to administer the industry. The Grey member cited a report from Mr H V Johnson Minister of the Interior about concessional freight rates for salt from Lake Hart to Port August, with washing and treatment said to receive every consideration. A salt stack at Lake Hart held about 6 000 tons.
Continuity of gas supplies in Pirie is assured until next Saturday thanks to coal deliveries to local works. G J Lard of South Australian Gas Company received notice that sufficient coal will sustain production, with hopes a Newcastle coal cargo aboard the Aeon may arrive late next week.
Commonwealth Statistician figures show credits to Australia from US forces spending range widely, with UK force spending at £4 million. Net credits from goods and services amount to £52 million, and a net export of £322 million between 1939 and 1943. London balances have risen, and Australia's international reserve nears £1 million. Strong orders for war supplier goods drive exports as Britain-Australia trade expands, signaling potential resource drains.
Weather notes predict 20 points of rain in Pirie with showers easing. discussions on bread rationing follow as leaders hint shifts. The Labor Day procession gains approval for Pirie on October 9, with a street march and Memorial Oval ceremony scheduled, as wartime councils coordinate celebratory events.
The Pirie Town Council discussed high labour costs for building works and contractor complaints about bricklayers earning above union rates. Architect A T Smerdon noted wage disparities, affecting the 8 Tunichroom and lavatory facilities project for corporation staff at Mary-Elie Street. Fresh tenders failed to arrive, and earlier bidders declined revised pricing. Ald Davis and Dr Coffey supported Norris & Son with a £371 quote to proceed.
Miss Saunders of Pirie West died yesterday after long illness. The community remembers her as a valued worker and beloved figure in local social circles. Her death ends a lifetime of service to the Bright Hour movement and local charities.
Prominent among the Dolling Group of the Country Women's Association peace-time aims are building a holiday cottage at Port Germein and securing greater government hospital involvement for women. The Pirie group conference heard reports from 50 delegates across eight units.
Pirie Town Council elected to chairmanships of sub committees with M M Middleton as mayor over finance C Howley over parks and highways A A E Whelan over works L G Riches M P to lay Port Augusta Town Hall foundation stone August 30 in presence of Governor Sir Willoughby Norrie. Farewell given to Mrs B G Johnston at Mothers and Babies Health Association meeting.
Day to day lighting and temperature figures list highs and lows across Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart and Port Pirie with some errors. The Waterbourne and education department announce temporary uncertified assistant transfers. Hospital admissions this week include Tobin Greenwood Harris Maxwell and Jones with discharges planned for Collins and Jorensen in various wards.
A five night free headlight testing campaign will run 7 to 10 pm next week in Pirie and district. Officials from the National Safety Council Royal Automobile Association and the police will test vehicles on Moppert road Fire West between The Fer Fave and Fourth streets to curb dazzling night glare. Traffic control will be in place as one way flow is enforced along Moppert road during the effort.
In Pirie a fast complaint about taxis and trucks speeding through the municipality prompted Alderman Howley to say there is no speed that is safe. The meeting agreed to investigate the issue, with Inspector Couper to report and bus operators to be notified to enforce safer driving and proper stopping.
The Centric Light committee of the town council will revive its inquiry into power and lighting charges. Alderman Whekieay urged timely action as the electric light fund holds assets while rates in Pirie have been seen as reasonable. The committee will prepare a report on potential rate reductions and its first meeting was set to reconvene.
Greek mob lynched five men described as Communists after an attack on gendarmerie in which one policeman died, three wounded, and twenty officers injured. At Larissa another skirmish left two soldiers fatally wounded and five injured in an ambush.
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