Governor and Lady Norrie Visit Pirie Assignment
Governor Willoughby Morrie and Lady Norrie arrive by road from Adelside around 5.30 pm with aides. They tour Pirie visiting hospital, Memorial Oval, seamen missions, yacht club, and Returned Servicemen’s League, meeting local women’s groups at the town hall, returning to Adelaide late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Morrie
Norrie
Viscount Althorp
Fay Darley
Pirie
Adelside
Woodward Park
Sted Memorial Oval
Bea
Red Cross St. John Ambulance Brigade
Pirie Yecht Club
Wil Visi
W.C.A
Pirie Sub-Banch
Returned Servicemen's League
Norte
Gunetters
Adelaide
Pirie Rifle Aggregate Crowned Champion Pin Receiver
Forty Pirie Rifle Cub members contested the opening shoot of the year’s aggregate. J Brakenridge claimed the champion pin after two 10 shot rounds and a 10 yard engagement with handicap minimum 98. Scores listed include Brakenridge 45 43 and 98, plus multiple shooters with varying totals. The next match, a 400 yard quarter mile event, is planned at Crystal Brook Rifle Club this Saturday with Norton and others top scoring in prior rounds.
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Pirie Rifle Cub
J. Brakenridge
Brakenridge
Wishards
B. Lirakente
Mesnesuny
Jacobs
DH. Goold
J" Turner Huddy Bush
Passier
F Errington
H.R Dunbar
Norton
RT Sedan
News
A. H. Norton
Crystal Brook Rite Club
KA. Norton
A. Et Nathewe
KR. Norton
R! McNeil
E_ ‘Arbon
R. Heaslip
Saint Ba
Hustable
Om Ry Cavenary
Leek
No Arrest In Victorian Murder Case Sunday
Melbourne reports several people interviewed in connection with a murder found in the river near Flemington Racecourse yesterday. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian
Melbourne
Beay
Naribyrnons Rieasme
Flemington Racecourse
Police Officer Wins Long Cycle Race in North Year
Warren Brooks, 23 year old police constable, won the annual Year of the North cycle race held by Piriy Cycle Club on Saturday. Only 13 of 30 starters finished the course from Salemantown through Crystal Mrunk and Narridy, ending at 3 points with a strong wind and rain affecting riders. Brooks clocked 144s, with Rutgers second and Reichelt close behind amid weather and equipment troubles. Visiting riders were hosted at the town hall afterward with prizes presented by club officials.
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Wiranghut
Warren Brooks
North
Piriy
Fe Alk
W. Brooks
Sains
Reichelt
Rutgers
Wall
Or. T Tietz
Hj, le Blucher
Rmatch
F. Lem
Fmte
Greens
Ce Yhal
Port Playern Stade
Derailment Collapses Adelaide Freight Train
An Adelaide bound freight wrecked near Ambleside in the Adelaide Hills tore up a hundred yards of permanent way and sent coal tenders and seven trucks across the main line onto private property. None of the three crew was injured in the late night crash.
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Adelaide
Ambleside
Adelaide Hills
Railways Earnings Rise in Week to August 7
South Australian Railways earned about £68,000 in the seven days ended August 7, roughly £16,188 more than the same week last year, indicating a substantial uplift in revenue.
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Railways
Petrol tax debate sparks calls for reform and relief
The text records a discussion among officials about petrol tax as revenue, potential reductions, and Commonwealth policy. Mr Russell cites roads funding and district councils urge action. Dr Bain and GF Johns debate effectiveness, while Mr Chifley’s involvement is considered. Cars fund road upkeep and politicians push for relief.
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Datsun
Cr. F Jones
Mr. Russell
Japan
Local officials and clubs elect officers at Kadina and Gladstone meetings
Kadina and Pirie leaders welcomed at town hall as Mr Middleton and Mr Dentung noted. Gladstone Rural Bureau elections select officers including Black, Coe, Grube, Lines, Page, Thomson as patrons and Haralett as captain. Kadina funeral attendance for Mrs Amanda Bullock and Melbourne visitor Mrs J B Turner. Warnertown School accident sees eight year old John Young injure left arm. he is admitted to Pirie Hospital. Mariners and hospital staff mentioned in brief updates.
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Ff. Price Enairmet
Kadina
F. C. Grube
R . Lines
M. Ht. Page
W. Thomson
H. ‘T. Haralett
Oborn
D. M. Weatherall
Rd, Black
M.S. Oqman
H. S Sargent
B. Shelint
J.B. Turner
Melbourne
Ste
W. B. McDonald
J. L. Potter
M. J. Prior
KL Bisring
Maraber
Pifle
Australian Government Workers' Association
Noler
I! Kelly
W. Maxwell
Ler
J.P. Sesten
H. Paul
Tyler
T. J. Coumer
J. Davey
Warrnertown School
John Young
E Young
Warnertown
Pirie Hospital
R. Beswick
Port and Proprietary Clash In Wind Delayed Minor Premiership Race
A gusty gale at the match between Port and Proprietary hampered play yet Port edged to a 21 point win to seal minor premiership. Leman and Smale led Port with multiple goals while Cunningham and Davey sparked Proprietary. Stars of the day included Leman and Cunningham as both teams fought the wind and rough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Proprietary
Ptt Port
L. Leman
L Shearer
P. Leman
D. Cunningham
M. Baker
C. Morphett
M. McMahon
G. Jobson
P. Reeds
E. Doyle
P._Midass
B. Wisbur
J. Green
K. Atkins
V. Simpson
D. Kershaw
B. Finch
D. Robrig
North Lacresseurs Edge Central to Level On Points
North Lacresseurs defeated Central 1–0 and drew level on points after a Saturday match. North scorers were A Goode and K Sorensen with two each, J Molt, Richards, Sorensen. Central’s Lowe scored for 3, Theo logou and McBeath. Best players listed: North J Holt P McDonald C Richards K Sorensen. Central Rog uea S Alexander G Piller R lunary.
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North Lacresseurs
Central Ly
North
Central
A. Goode
K. Sorensen
J. Molt
Richards
Sorensen
Vie
We Lowe
G. Theologou
D. McBeath
J. Holt
P, McDonald
C. Richards
Roguea S. Alexander
G. Piller
R Lunary
Lindwall demolishes Eng lish hopes in decisive innings
Lindwall sizzled in pace after lunch taking five wickets for eight runs, dismissing England for 52 as Australia’s bowlers dominated in a low scoring Test. England’s top order struggled with Hutton Tallon Edrich Hassett and others falling to Lindwall and Miller while England were all out in 103 minutes.
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London
Buntley
Lindwall
Enstead
England
Australia
Sydney
Hutton
Tallon
Dewes
Miler
Edrich
Hassett
Johnston
Compton
Morris
Abd
Fallon
Miller
Yardley
Watkins
Llw
Jahmston
Married Couples Bashed In Sydney
In Sydney last night two married couples were attacked on a city footpath by three men after they rejected advances. George Weaving of Potts Point suffered deep head lacerations while Margaret Weaving endured fractured ribs. Frederick George Riley of Lidcombe had head lacerations and a cheek wound, Annie Riley faced probable fractured jaw with bruises and lacerations. The husbands tried to intervene and were knocked down and kicked.
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Sydney
George Weaving
Potts Point
Margaret Weaving
Frederick George Riley
Lidcombe
Annie Riley
Mr Shanks Extension to Pirie Appointment
An extension of Mr. Shanks appointment to Pirie is noted. The update indicates the extension was needed due to the approaching end of the current term and the complexity of the assignment. References to Rev 3 5 and musical mentions appear as scattered fragments in the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shanks
Pirie
McLean Shige
Melbourne
Jesus
Three Quarter Finals Of Golf Title Decided at Kingston
Pirie Golf Club held three quarter finals of its mixed foursome championship for the Jenkins Memorial Trophy at Kingston yesterday. In the men’s division D W Adams and E A Davies of Mirrie were one up over professionals B Auld and J Nicholls after 18 holes in the handicap event.
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Pirie Golf Club
Kingston Rk
D. WR. Adams
E. A.P. Davies
Mirie
Wor
B. Auld
J. Nicholls
Kolb Davies
CR. Fullerton
D. H.R. Adams
Adams
RJ. Skewes
M. Lang
N. G. Read
Read
CH. Jones
R. T. Burgess
CE. Thomas
Thomas
J. Treleaven
A. E. Treleaven
GS. A Ay Shearwin
R. Forgan
P. M. Bernhardt
W. O'Neill
JH. Ralph
He Ccombe
W. R. Riddle
W. Giles
W. Fhougson
Palmer
J. Grammer
A. J. Butcher
Butcher
Duuigey
Fi H
J. Pischer
E. H. Prake
S Wenzel
LS. Puddy
BM. Jenkins
Wow
Leane
Catchyole
Catchoule
Ards
Jones
Mrs. Burgess
Condon
Hopkins
Treleaven
Russian teacher seeks custody in U.S. dispute
Russia demanded full control over Russian school teacher Mrs. Oksana Kosenkina. the United States rejected the demand. Kosenkina, hospitalized after leaping from the Soviet consulate third floor, has been subpoenaed to appear before the House American Activities Committee once recovered. The committee’s chief investigator, Robert Stripling, said the subpoena places her in U.S. protective custody.
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Washowu Ton
Russia
Oksana Kosenkina
United States
Kosenkina
House
American Activities Committee
Robert Stripling
Soviet Spy Charge Against U S Attache Reuters Report
Moscow Radio alleged Lieut. Robert Dreher assistant military and naval attache in Moscow had been involved in espionage activities and recalled by his government at the Soviet Foreign Minister's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Moscow Radio
Robert Dreher
United States
New Republic Seoul Declared Amid Threats of Civil Upheaval
A chaotic report describes Korea’s proclaimed republic as 30,000 police and constabulary warn of uprisings while 20,000,000 prepare for civil war. General MacArthur travels from Tokyo to attend the 4th peace? ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Sunaay
Republic of Korea
Mac
Vichur Fey
Tokio
Pirie Buffeted By Windstorm Ravages District
Beginning Friday night strong winds swept Pirie causing dust, damaged fences and sheds, with the South Bapt Nat Church front possibly at risk. Rev. 5. Evans and eight workers reinforced the building to prevent collapse after prior wind damage.
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Pirie
South Bap. Nat Church
Evans
Weather and Light Times From Day To Day
Lighting up times and temperatures listed for SASso Tomar and local stations. Includes sun rise and set, yesterday and upcoming day temperatures, barometer readings, capital city temps for Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart, and forecasts of cool to cold day winds and rough seas with gusty south west winds.
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Sasso
Tomar Vow
Maxim
Capital City
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Ship News Brings Lead Cargoes to United Kingdom
Pier watch reports River tides with high water forecasts and several vessels loading or due to load lead for the United Kingdom. Maria De Larrinaga sails post overseas with lead wheat cargoes while Clan Macdougall and Tongariro prepare to depart Port Adelaide for shipments to Britain and consignments from Bunbury and Port Adelaide move toward Spencer Gulf and Sydney routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan Macdougall
Overseas
Llood
United Kingdom
Gibbs Bright and Co
Tongariro
Port Adelaide
Ider
Sushhind Co., Ltd
Maria de Larrinaga
Indie
South Australian Farmers’ Cooperative Union, Ltd
River Derwent
Sydney
Moonta
T A.m
Adelaide Steamship Company, Ltd
Spencer Gulf
Armadale
United Kinglam
der, Sith and Ltd
Ventols
River Hunter
Bunbury
Jarrah
George Wills & Co
City of Dontaster
Elder, Smith & Co, Ltd
Derwentfield
Shell Company of Australia, Ltd
Neocardish
Oversea
Shell Company of Australis
Lad
Port Kembla
Acon
Clanecon Smelters
Biltic
Moonta Passenger List After Excellent Game In B Grade
Moonta defeated Port B by 55 points in a B grade match. second quarter highlighted by strong offense. Onboard passengers listed include H. Mutton, K. Meggin, H. Hardy Le Corrie, KR Allin for Proprietary, and Port players L. Hubert J. speaners B. Lines M. Howell, with names like Mesdaney K. Tall D Mitchell and B Saunders among others. The Moonta voyage continues during a weekly Spencer tour.
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Vigor Proprietary
Port B
Frough
Bam Bee
H. Mutton
K. Meggin
H. Hardy le Corrie
Allin
L. Hubert
J. Speaners
B. Lines
M. Howell
P Hay
A. Mises Mc
Ulichel
B. Lee
K. Ball
F. Buide
Stacey
PH Iy Waters
Fleet
L. Arms
Goldbeck
Slight rise in Pirie District Council rate in 1948-9
The Pirie District Council approved a revised assessment for 1948-9 with a £59 increase over last year and postponed the new year's rate to the September meeting. Councillors discussed rising administration costs, salary hikes, and the potential effect on the 1950 rate while preparing a financial statement showing collections and arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Counpillors
Ferme
Mathews
Cleri Aid
Mt Role
Girt
Biang
jeQenmarah
Nepperby
Tones
Jones
Plumbers End Strike In Adelaide Settlement Reached
Four plumbers in Adelaide resume work after a strike that began on June 28. The settlement terms include daily wages of £9 1s 3d for skilled workers and £8 15s for helpers, with all overtime and allowances addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Souay
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At's
Hanan
Bee
Crown Solicitor
Mia
Pirle Hospital
A. E. Morton
Brook
L.A
Givat
Magellen
Geo States
Pirle Distelet
Comméil
Commonwealth
Bedies
CP. Mom
L. Lemm
Smale
Shearer
Davey
Lacresseurs
BT. Bucgess
AR Crows
FE. Treleaven
Mesdames Treteaven
Rother
HW. Coombe
J VW Cadhpole
RD Hanmill
Forgas
Giseher
Adainy
J. Hopkins
LG. Tassie
L. A. Kelehes
J Braninier
CR Hanna
C. E. Thomas
LA. Dunstan
Mrs. Thomas
Ini
Singapore
Jokore
Quane Hody
People’s Liberation Army
Col
HN. Gray
Malaya
Police
Mer
New Republic
Pirie Shipping News
Crect
Crs
A.V' Baln
P Jones
Counci
Nnte
A. T Fidge
Port Broughton
Fidge
Tunstall
Pidge
Lmne
Wandearah
Ty Reponse
Awestlon Cy. Ferme
Sid
Wandearah Institute
Sreek
Beelalog Valley
Nelshaby Road
Wath
Uttut
Sappentiy
Mir Mathews
War
Nelshaby
Aaid
Pathiways
Weervens Island
Young
Young and
Bain
Mathews Thin
Parklands
W. Joyce
L H. Perry
F A. McDougall
Lescees
J. Cunningham
Highways and Local Government Department
Neve
Holmes
Taylor
Master Butchers’ Asociation
Erirnery Council
Warnertown Road
Commonwealth Railways
Crane
Department of Agriculture
Hoffmann’s New American Cosmetic
Hoffmann
Ellen Street
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