Collier Echunga Docks 800 Tons Coal for Pirie
The collier Echunga, about 800 tons of coal bound for Pirie, is due today from Newcastle via Port Lincoln. After unloading she sails tomorrow to Port Augusta to discharge the remaining cargo and help sustain local South Australian Gas Company production through next Wednesday.
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Pirie
AEON
Port Adelaide
Echunga
Newcastle
Port Lincoln
Port Augusta
South Australian Gas Company
Immigration policy revisions update from Canberra conference
A Canberra premiers conference adopted two immigration recommendation series. Ministers agreed to limit large scale immigration and child migration schemes, favoring controlled intake and support for voluntary non-government migration groups. The discussions also touched on future government involvement if large scale intake becomes feasible.
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Canberra
A. A. Jeral
United Kingdom
Europe
Ther
Opposiun
British Note to Yugoslavia Mentions Negotiations and Dates
Fragmentary OCR text references a British note to Yugoslavia and mentions dates like December 12. The legible portions indicate diplomatic communication, possible negotiations, and fragments of names or places, but details are unclear. The readability is insufficient to determine precise events or speakers.
38 Degrees In Pirie Monday Temperature Record
A Pirie reading Monday morning at 8 30 a m showed 38 degrees an unusually low figure for the year. The fog bound town overnight and a previous lower reading occurred months ago. A light rain had fallen around 10 p m and was only partly cleared by midnight.
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Piru
Porici
Prosecution Details in Treason Case at Sydney Hearing
In Sydney a key AE officer Tweediy Mig Chairles Cousens faced treason-related changes today. He spoke on nudie tactics and emphasized co prosperity sphere value. Testimony referenced Cousens leading from Hoka, staying at a seprnsive hotel, with plans to broadcast Tokis evidence to witnesses and the magistrate.
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Sydney
Tweediy Mig Chairles Cousens
Puen
Utah
Vernon Art
Cousens
Tokis
Goering permitted to give evidence in Nuremberg trial
The War Crimes Tribunal allowed Hermann Goering to present evidence denying knowledge of certain experiments but refused to call additional witnesses. Judge Lawrene said Goering would lead evidence as an exceptional case while maintaining limits on testimony.
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Nuremburg
War Crimes Tribunal Today
Goering
Jetice Lawrene
Dachau
jWisoil
Withunl
Rudolph Hess
Policy clash over hours case at ACT CU
A debated resolution condemns a proposed policy shift in the ACTCU hours case. Secretary A E Monk notes implications and hints at potential financial stakes and withdrawal from the case amid tension at an interstate council hearing.
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Melbulens
Australe
Vasiutis
Cae
A. E. Monk
Yithdrayang
Weather Forecast Wraps Uneven Changes Across Regions
Day to day readings show mixed conditions across cities with warm trends in Melbourne and Sydney while Perth Hobart register cooler numbers. The chart lists temperatures including Melbourne 65 and Brisbane 10 with a broad coastal pattern and potential squalls in western regions.
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Wrynoraturus Adekane
Melbourne
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Liberal policy speech outlines 1947 tax cut and development plan
The Liberal Party in Melbourne pledged a 20 percent tax cut at the start of 1947 to spur production and growth. Leader R G Menzies demanded housing focus, contributory social services, price controls, a Development Ministry, and wider individual freedom from restrictive rules, while criticizing government drift.
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Melbourne
Liberal Party
R. G. Menzies
Camberwell
Australia
Jeader
Australas
Saul
Westend
Eassport
Iris
Quiet night in Calcutta as rioting toll rises
Reports from New Delhi radio say Calcutta is mostly under control and returning to normal after four days of rioting. Damage is pegged at £4 million with hundreds killed or wounded, corpses uncollected, and thousands displaced as disease and scavenging add to the crisis.
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Calcutta
New Delhi
Labor and social reform debate touches workers rights
The document discusses employer and employee relations, wage reforms, and potential penalties for disruptions. It references a stabilization board, social insurance principles, and calls for fair contribution by earners while outlining possible penalties for strikes and illegal actions. It mentions political parties and plans extending over a decade with emphasis on worker protections and government responsibility.
Australia and Labor policy debate on war, economy and defense
A political clash outlines Labor and opponents positions on wartime production, defense forces, universal training, migration, and open markets. The speaker argues for industrial efficiency, reduced taxation, and freer foreign policy while critiquing government obstacles.
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Functionak Mor Wey
Livia
Australia
Hamibo
Noa
Pimedi
Shiell
Paniens
Temporary Homes for Nine Men in Pirie
Nine former servicemen from Pirie secured jobs in Laura with no housing. The Pirie Repatriation Committee arranged three tents and funds from Victory Day to provide temporary shelter. The men thanked the committee as they left Pirie for their new postings. the tents remain property of the committee for future use.
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BE. H. D. Russell
MALA
the Recorder
Swmly and Shipping
Pirie
Laura
S. J. Condon
Linus Repatriation Committee
Adelaide
Counsel Describes Beach Camp Shooting Error
In a Supreme Court inquiry, Mr Justice Simpson hears Mr J Minogue explain that Captain Waterston’s shot intended for Bartoli landed about a yard in front of the target. Minogue states the Italian officer died in the Rowville camp accident, attributing the fatal shot to miscalculation.
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Lanbekka
Thesday
Bartoli
Waterstin
Hewane
Mae J. Minogue
Supreme Court
Justice Simpson
Minogue
Waterstoy
Batel
Notable visits and local notices in Pirie this week
Mr J Keogh of the Royal Automobile Association arrived in Pirie to assist in testing anti-dazzle vehicle lights with Guide H Colley and officials. Adelaide man G C Goode attended the funeral of H W Sampson. Gow't sittings continued with M M B presiding. Port Lincoln tour by R Brand and Mrs Brand noted. Constable Gullidge back in Pirie on departmental business. Hospital ward admits H Munn F Woolen and A C Pearson. Master Whitford discharged from surgical ward.
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J. Keogh
Royal Automobile Association
Pirie
H. Colley
G. C. Goode
Adelaide
H.W. Sampson
W. C. Gillespie
M. M. B. Yinsten Imayor
Solomontown
Town Hall
Port Lincoln
R. Brand
Printeys’ Trade School
S. E. Gullidge
Tewve
Patwale
Pirie Hospital
Messrs
H. Munn
Wright Street
F. Woolen
Jeffery
Beach Committee Plans Fund Raising For Jetty Kiosk
Beach committee to raise funds for building the jetty and improve facilities. Principal materials are estimated at £1800. Tenders were received. Mrs V Foreman of Devon Dale Pirie accepted at £23 per year for a kiosk lease term of three years.
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Sunnaviean
Vetw
Tn Rach
Mra
Devon Dale
Pirie
One in three cars fail anti-dazzle headlight tests
About one third of 73 cars tested on Mop Pett Road in Pirie during the anti-dazzle campaign failed headlight tests. 49 vehicles passed headlight checks while 58 had faulty rear lights or unreadable number plates. Officials urged correct headlight adjustment and proper globes for safer night driving.
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Tor Ly Ive
Pirie Cor
Debelle
Moppett Road
Terrace
Fourth Street
H. Colley
Pirie
Royal Automobile Association
L. G. J. Merrett
W. V. Virgo
D. B. Middleton
RAA
J. Keogh
WV. Rich
National Safety Council
C. Wilsdon
L. Williams
Pirie Motor Cycle Club
F. W. Shillabeer
Limuific
H.R. Pannell
Col
Sanger
Orien
Commonwealth To Pay Damages In Auto Accident Case
Hazel Lillian Murray was awarded £5,270 in the Supreme Court against the Commonwealth Government after an army truck struck a car, killing her husband and injuring her. The claimant sought £10,000, alleging loss of temper and personality as a result of the accident.
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Sydney
Luesuly
Supreme Court
Hazel Lillian Murray
Commonwealth
Irrigation of Soldier Settlements Approved
The Australian Agricultural Council today adopted recommendations from the Irrigation Modudentin Advisory Committee. It limits government irrigation projects for dried vine fruit to soldier settlement approved areas and directs the irrigation production committee to quickly coordinate industry development for areas irrigated from the Murray.
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Anderra
Australian Agricultural Council
Irrigation Mouduetin
Irrigation Production Committee
Murray
21 Cars Tested Last Night
Officials on duty for about an hour tested 22 cars last night amid a puzzle campaign. Most left with a clean sheet. three had defective headlights and the rest had rear lights or number plate issues.
Youth on Trial for Murder near North Sydney
In North Sydney a youth, Alexander Campbell Ti aged 18, faces murder charges for allegedly killing Alan Cooper Fayer on August 9. Cooper died from a fractured skull after an assault. trial proceedings include testimony from Hargreaves and others as the case unfolds in court.
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Tutural
Alexander Campbell Ti
Alan Cooper “Fayer
North Sydney
Tny
Iter Jy
Hargreaves
Sid Treet Lapping
Mel Wytes
Lhc
Jo -Onn
One Day Postponement of Paris Conference
Po nesting Mibaniy secured postponement of Wylatary sessions of the Peage Smnence itl tomorrow owing to soon arrival of a delegate to hear the points of view of Mbauia Mexico Egypt and Cuba in draft treaties. The programme today was the briefest throughout the conferenceor dwellings, being the Halian and minion Commissions.
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Mibaniy
Peage Smnence
Mbauia
Mexico
Egypt
Cuba
Halian
Minion
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Astralan
Senterday
Sdane
Autelas Malethan
Abs Jean Hetat
Railway Authorstice
Yugoslavia
Lomon
Maj. Cousens
Hoka
A.ct.u
Tomes
Bam Seb
Fatele
Adutl -Westerties
Port Pirie
MR. Menzies
Mr. Menales
Putin
Elise Gn
FR. G, Menzies
Haat
Cma
Pete
Hose
Park
Carnation
Niles
Hughie Oll
Thal
Joertion
Pulivs
Tae Veil
Abe
Winral Jie
Mengies
Nuetuilla
Tedigan
Goksate Bulleer
Ipso
Pirie Repatriation Committee
Price, Id
Moppett Row
Senpae
Paris
Lontinentel
Motvernee
Fies
Alexander Street
Florence Street
Te Ah
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