18 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
1
A morning meditation notes that true victory comes from effort and persistence, cautioning that those who avoid work or meaningful action will not achieve success. The piece frames motivation as a personal discipline guiding daily choices.
A mixed report outlines a theatre exhibit of Malayan War relics in San Francisco and updates on Pacific theater actions. It notes American and allied offensives around Naktong River positions, with strategic withdrawals and advances described as authorities assess new northern offensives and potential international involvement.
A truck owned by W. H. Moyle & Co. from Pirie and driven by Stanley Richard Dunn of Afford Road Pirie South overturned returning from Quorn with crates ten miles north of Port Germein. The driver escaped injury though window and windscreen were shattered and mudguards damaged.
Wanderers dominate the forward play to beat Hellantic Rovers 3 1 in a lively match and clinch a place against Savoy in the Pirie Soccer Association final. Balfour Montgomery Simmons and Livingstone scored for Wanderers while Sideras anchored defense and Theologou cleared from left halfback.
Three Wey SuDenduryanagistrates were appointed yesterday by the Executive Council. Officials including Mr. RM Rechner and family plans attendance at the Air Force Association ball. Transfers include Mounted Constable Dalwood leaving Crystal Brook for Adelaide, and Weaver and Slee moving to Hallett and Hallow. William Goodman Cobief, retiring November 30, will be succeeded as general manager of Municipal Tramways Trust by OK Moyes.
A truck hit a steel power main on Senate road near Balistoral and The Terrace causing a three quarter hour blackout in residential areas. Albert P Johns of Risdon Park drove south into Senate road from Balmoral road and struck the standard on the footpath. The truck escaped. authorities investigated the incident as power lines sparked and fuses blew.
Mr G Lambert was elected president with R Sharpe as chairman and J Gill as secretary. The meeting praised previous sound finances and donation, presented a photo of the season's winning cup, and named delegates and trophy committees for the new year.
Readers report high water and tidal forecasts, plus overseas shipping movements and loadings. Port Adelaide, Fremantle, Port Said and other ports list tonnages of lead, concentrates, wheat, diesel oil and other cargoes. Debates on labor shortages affect loading at Kooliga and Katmats rail shipments.
The Bath Adelaide waterfront and Pirie community mourn Paddy Coffey a long serving Waterside Workers Federation leader and Labor Party advocate. He died after a long illness in Port Pirie where he worked as a foreman on the wharf and later at coal gantries.
The weekend cyclists gather for the Pirie Cycle Club event covering a 13 mile course from Crystal Brook to Globe Oval and back. Prizes presented by MP C Davis. Riders listed include W D Goddard J Dorney G Bates and many others from Solomonstown and district clubs.
Canberra reports the appointment of Lieut-Gen Sir Edmund Jerningham as Director General of Recruiting to boost permanent and citizen forces. The plan seeks 1,000 volunteers for Korea with a cabinet led drive and recruitment secretariat, with former servicemen asked to nominate representatives.
The Northern Football Port Augusta association calls for field umpires for football finals running from September 3, 1950. Applicants must submit their own fees and details to the association secretary Elliot. The notice appears among other want ads seeking staff for hotels and services.
Advertisement listing pink Kait Woollen Cardigans in size ater ins and a4. Bunny Rugs with woolly motif in pein ware and blue. Colored Striped Roller Towelling. Shooting twill, 4 in. Strong quality. Boys' College Grey Melange Knicker Suits in sizes 34 to 8s priced at 79/ and 9s to 13 priced 84/ each. Knickalls in khaki and grey for boys 3 to 9 years from 8/3 per pair.
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