15 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1952
Page
1
Community notes urge calm and civic duty as Read Grose Sunday promotes immunisation against diphtheria. The Pirie Local Board of Health reports progress with first injections for 41 children and potential refresher doses. Donations support hospital patients and a Crippled Children's Appeal fundraiser at a Solomontown home raised funds.
London circles expect the British government to signal willingness to resume negotiations with Persia over the Persian oil industry. The New York Times said officials in London differ from Washington on the immediacy of a communist threat and stress careful handling of any renewal talks.
Mrs Whitworth wins the Silver Spoon Golf Final with a score of 74 at Kingston Park Biue Gut Club avenues. The event, held Wednesday, featured pairings and scores for multiple players in A and A grades, including Heath Neck Mann and D Neck Yo M1 plus others in a local competitive series.
The article discusses a projected Australian population of around 11 million by 1960 amid ongoing migration and shifting birth rates. It cites demographic work and projections from agencies and studies, noting effects on labor, housing, and economic planning as the century advances.
Teheran authorities report mobs attacked Soviet and Hungarian embassy areas in protest. News describes windows broken and statues damaged as demonstrators moved through the streets tearing photographs and emblems.
After 46 years at the Smelters Mr. B. L. Axon was farewelled by Shiftworkers Hall as he retires from service. Longtime blast furnace veteran began as laborer in 1911 and rose to foreman, with attendees praising his service and presenting a furnace tuyere and traveling clock. Residents and colleagues shared tributes as music and songs accompanied the farewell.
A fragmented racing selections page lists horses and bets with multiple jockeys and track entries including Pluto Cel Master and Sun Power Firmington. The text names venues such as Viewwrla Park and Storborough with various odds and horses like Nobel prose and Delt. The list resembles a betting slate rather than an event report.
U S Marines report heavy action at Bunker Hill in Tokyo theater with troops engaging hostile forces. Commanders describe intense combat as units fortify positions and manage casualties amid ongoing operations.
Big football tomorrow with Pirie taking on Whyalla at Memorial Oval in a curtain raiser. West Whyalla Junior and other sides fill the card. squads feature Goodwin Baker Norris Schapel among senior players and junior selections led by Malburn Maxwell Bean and Theodoros.
Weather woes cut pea yields as frosts damage Pirie crops. Nationally grain and vegetable fields show stress with planned plantings delayed. Growers report 25 percent bags collected, 1,082 boxes shipped this period, down from last year’s 12.99 percent. Glasshouse tomato crops ready to start in five days.
A San Juan Puerto Rico flight to New York brought a woman and infant who were injured in a crash. Rescue crews carried them to a hospital after landing as investigators assessed the incident.
In Warrnambool Supreme Court a 38 year old dairy farmer from Melbourne, referred to as French, was found not guilty by the jury after a three day trial. The defense argued he acted in his sleep during a nightmare and had no intent to harm Ivy May Rene, blaming sleepwalking for the tragedy.
Disjointed OCR style notes mention temperatures, barometer readings, and seas with scattered city names such as Adelidy, Melbourne, Hobart. The text references days and moon phases but lacks coherent events or clear authoritative forecast details.
Handicaps listed for Memorial Oval cycling event include Bairstow 4 Bairstow TV yds and Zeraile alle lime 90 yds with multiple times. Competitors H Holt 120 70 C Davis 180 UW W Shepherd G Dietman 240 350 and Le Dun 34 2a appear with varied numbers and classes.
The Crippled Children's Association appeal reports funds raised to date including Mrs Lane Greek community and Paltry street collections. Notable entries include F. J. Miller street collection Pirie Golf Club and Hofmann collection with many local groups contributing from July to the present. The latest figures detail numerous contributions by individuals and organizations toward the cause.
The notice outlines women’s hockey fixtures featuring St. Andrew's Stuart versus Old Scholars at No 2 ground at 2 o'clock and Aftanville versus Crystal Brunk at No 1 ground at 2 o'clock. B grade games include Ol Schohus versus Gorden at No 2 at 2 o'clock. Start: J Armstione captain Rohiman PL Livivestuns S.War nee 5 Cousins S. Nickels. Other names: BP Howar Chivdan Mleghre Allinson Metans TL Wave Craven Hawke W Vaughn Omni L Geibits Do Roberbuur.
Readable fragments show scattered names and terms like Adwlaide Exouoid Park and various players. The text appears as corrupted OCR with multiple garbled words and no coherent report or outcome. No verifiable event, score, or date is extracted.
A fragmented report notes a Derby event with 2 500 Guineas involved. Names and details are garbled, but the phrase Minor Derby appears along with monetary figures and locations suggesting a horse racing context.
The text shows a fragmented report of a legal action involving an athletic or federation group. Names such as Raymond and Kelly appear amid garbled phrases about an appeal or defense and a dispute over a rate or fee. The readable portions indicate a court action and dissatisfaction with current rates.
Two basketball squads from Whyalla head to Pirie to represent the Pirie Women’s Basketball Association at a weekend carnival. Local coach Mrs E Mulyeha leads the teams with players including Baker Hoag McGuire and Demarco Thornton. Two matches postponed will be held tomorrow at 2:35 at the No. 1 court with grade matches Solomontown vs St Mark’s and YWCA vs Ryan.
Justice Maser reserved judgment in the Adelaide Supreme Court on Wednesday on a police appeal against the dismissal in Picte Court in Summary Jurisdiction of a charge against Gilbert Lawrence jorathy street Solo otown that he had driven a motor cycle without due care.
The Hancock and Johnson families express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy cards letters telegrams and floral tributes after the loss of loved ones. They thank those who assisted at the home and ask recipients to accept this as their personal thanks from Mrs J Johnson and family Mr and Mrs J Martin and families and Mrs Noble Mavis and Stan for their expressions of sympathy.
Education Department offers up to £51 per annum depending on age and experience. Applicants should apply to The Staff Officer Public Service at the Sexview Commissioners Ollie Felocation Building Flinders eat Alea with full details of qualifications birth ward service and testimonials.
A fragmented Central Mission entry lists names and titles including ajiyson Hams Rev and Livbertet Central Mission. It mentions Rev Re Gullibertet and obscure works The Zenith of Human Whiston and Rock of Aues by Bucks with Anthem Aipha and Dud amy.
Rev W M L Speirs BA preaches at St Andrew’s Presbyterian with weekly Sunday school practice and notes on gathered sermons. Local church announcements include a Red Cross service and a 242nd Sunday school anniversary.
A Salvation Army event titled Preparation for Piveathood features Capt. and Mrs. Rooney presenting an Owl Testament Glee Nodedt Adam and Eve in a faith outreach program.
In loving memory of Julie T. Dival aunt who died in August 1951. We miss you at dawns and always keep you near in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by Eileen Al Saxby and family. Funeral directors A Meschke and Son announce a funeral in Port Pirie Cemetery with details to follow.
An itemized notice lists Irish linen pillow cases 261 ta 23 met Liddell. Damask table cloth and serviettes, cloth 70 by 70 inches. BAS set New Plastics 36 and 48 inches wide. Nomweed Ideal patterns for shower and bedroom curtains kitchen curtains and table covers. Quantity 2 11 to 5 6 yards.
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