Britain outlines massive postwar agricultural lift plan
London officials announced a government agricultural programme aiming for a 50 percent production rise versus prewar, 15 percent above wartime peak, and 20 percent over the current year. Concurrently the chancellor halted automatic sterling to dollar convertibility, except for American accounts, after talks with the United States.
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London
Williams
Dalton
Britain
United States
Australia Faces Dollar Shortage Warns Premiers Conference
Prime Minister R. J. B. Chifley told the Premiers' Conference that Australia has a very bad dollar position and cannot pay for its own commitments. He said dollars must be bought from the British pool, which will not supply for such needs. He also noted Sen. B. Courtice would study lifting the tariff on tiles from India.
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Canberra
R. J.B. Chifley
Australia
Neary
Chifley
Sen. B. Courtice
Immunisation Drive Reaches Solomontown Preschoolers
One hundred seventeen preschool children in Solomontown received skin tests and first diphtheria injections in a government immunisation campaign. Health officer Dr. G Viner Smith noted 366 already on lists, with over 100 more treated, totaling 480. The plan aims to complete by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomontown
Tennyson Depot
G. Viner Smith
Blast Furnace E27 Wins By Goal In Tight Match
In a Wednesday BH.AS weekly clash, Blast Furnace E27 defeated Refinery Power by a single goal after a tightly contested game. Scores stood 8 10 to 7 10 with G Waters Lydeamore and Johanson among goalkickers, and Cartledge Nita Searle Opitz among best players for Blast Furnace E27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bh.as
All Sports Association
Blast Furnace-Bz
Refinery Power
H. Madigan
J. Flanagan
Blast Furnace-Ez
Refinery-Power
G. Waters
Lydeamore
Johanson
Wiskar
McMahon
Ens
Gooley
Veitch
Tett
Blast Furnace
Cartledge
Nita
Searle
Opitz
Grieve
Smith
Smallwcombe
O'Leary
Boehm
Shipping News River Tides and Cargo Plans
Today's tides list high and low water times with heights, followed by shipping movements. Barwon from Port Augusta to load 4000 tons of lead for Sydney. Howard Smith Ltd with several loads including wheat for New Zealand and residues from Risdon toward overseas. Morialta to depart Port Adelaide with passengers next week. Nauru via Port Adelaide to load concentrates. copper spell shipments for Los Angeles. Morialta planned to Spencer Gulf ports next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barwon
Port Augusta
Sydney
Howard ‘Smith Ltd
Cressington Court
New Zealand
Howard Smith Ltd
John Darling
Son
Morialta
Port Adelaide
E- Adelaide Steamship Company
Lidra
Risdon
Tasman
Smith Tad
Moraybank
Naurd
Smith
Tasmania
Los Angeles Elder, Smith and
Things Everyone Wants to Know Weather and Notices
Weather and notices itemized with times for lighting and sunrises, temperatures for Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Hobart Brisbane, wind and sea conditions west of long, barometer readings, rainfall for 48 hours, moon phases, and upcoming issue dates with small market prices for meat tea butter and coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Methodist officials to visit Pirie for church matters
Rev W C Harrik state connections secretary of the Methodist Church will arrive in Pirie on Tuesday with Mr T R Taylor lay member of the development commission to confer on home missions and church matters. Rev B H Phillips Northwestern Methodist District chairman arrives Sunday and leaves for Adelaide Monday to attend the Methodist Crusade Council meeting. Fr P Coffey priest-in-charge returns to Pirie after Crystal Brook visit. Hospital and bank staff movements and patients named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Harrik
Methodist Church
Pirie
Home Missions Department
T. R. Taylor
The
Development Commission
B. H. Phillips
North-Western Methodist District
Adelaide
Methodist Crusade Council
P. Coffey
Crystal Brook
Hardy Wilton
Savings Bank of South Australia
Wilton
HE. Hull
South Australian Gas Company
G. J. Sard
North Western Methodist Synod and district notices
The Voice of the Churches notes the annual synod of the North Western Methodist District at Central Mission Church Pirie on October 28 and 29 with representation from numerous towns. Rev B H Phillips to preside. It covers Solomontown and Port Germein circuit anniversaries, speakers, awards, and upcoming church events across Pirie, Warnertown, Wandearah, Risdon Park, and related towns. Also included are Central Methodist and various church notices, Sunday school anniversaries, and a railway earnings update showing a weekly decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of North-Western Methodist District
Central Mission Church
Pirie
Terowie
Peterborough
Jamestown
Yongala
Laura
Gladstone
Crystal Brook
Redhill
Pirie Central Mission
Solomontown
Risdon Park
Wandesrah
Port Germein
Yacka
B. H. Phillips
K. W. Barton
W. J. ©. Kunst
Warnertown
Linda Perry
Risdon
Wandearah
Jews aboard Bri tsh transports face deadline at Port de Bouc
London reports that 4400 Jews aboard three Bri tsh transports at Port de Bouc must disembark by 5 pm tomorrow or the ships will sail for the British zone in Germany. The Foreign Office says Germany is the only territory under British jurisdiction outside Cyprus where such a large group can be housed and fed quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Port de Bouc
France
Germany
Foreign Office
Cyprus
Ceylon Flood Toll Rises With River Kelani Breach
In Colombo reports state the Kelani River burst its banks on Tuesday causing 128 deaths and leaving about 10,000 people homeless in the Central Province. Authorities say the floods are receding but homes and roads remain ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Colombo
Centtal
Explosions in Cadiz Death Toll Reported
A London report cites a death toll feared between 5,000 and 6,000 from explosions in Cadiz Spain on Monday. Officials and the Press corroborate the grim update as the casualty figure remains uncertain.
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London
Cadiz
Spain
Correspon
Tomorrow's football clash decides minor premiership fate
Port and Proprietary meet at Memorial Oval in the senior football minor round with the premiership at stake. Port’s R. Naulty is injured and out. J. K. Green returns for Proprietary on a wing as both sides seek the right to challenge in the final if defeated.
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Port and Proprietary
Memorial Oval
Port
Solomontown
Anene R. Naulty
J. K. Green
Proprietary
Army Sai
Ae Jobson
Espe P. Lem
Whiteminario
P. Roads
H. Madigan
Tryink
W.' Otteary
W. Price
ML Baker
Bomb Dredged From Sea Near Liner
A 1000 pound German bomb was recovered from the sea near the liner off Southampton by two naval bomb disposal officers and a dredge crew after an overnight operation. The vessel Foremost Clan and multiple crew members were involved in securing the bomb and hauling it to safety. In separate dispatches from Warsaw, Poland, state control of key industries was reported at 76 percent with co operatives playing a vital role in industry and agriculture.
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K. King Kapt
London
Allen
W. Sjostrom
B. Wilsdon
Heggin
W. Petagna
G. Bayerstock
Ren R. Heller
J. Perry
J. Willis
L. Goyer
C. Telford
R. Wade
J. Rogers
Warsaw
Ellendale Boys’ Club
Xeocaris
T. Onn
D. Venables
Scott
Rohrsheim
P. Nottage
B. Stephens
Pavle
M. Pavle
L. Pollard
FR. Nor
Fis B. Vans
K. Venables
W. Deed
K. Diggens
A. Messen
Ber
Q. Wilson
G. Mouthsey
Pirie West
J. Mayes
K. Smith
D. Wade
G. Withers
H. Johnson
B. Beckman
W. Theologou
M. Keldoulis
J. Rowe
K. Francis
G. Raggatt
J. Saris
J. Edwards
D. Ahola
B. Coumer
R. Thompson
B. Thompson
J. Gooley
RB. Millbank
Gay Movie Ball at Pirie Town Hall Brings Helpers Night
The Pirie Theatres presented the Gay Movie Ball to aid Food for Britain sponsored by Ozone and Austral Theatres. Over 400 dancers attended the event with Mr and Mrs M M B Middleton among them. Adelaide artists performed floor shows while Miss Winsome Graham was named belle of the ball. Music by the Melodians and compere Mr Jimmy Reid kept the program brisk. A large supper was provided by the Pirie branch of the Country Women’s Association, with support from Mothers and Babies Health Association and Bush Nursing Society for the assartsions.
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Ozone
Austral Theatres
Britain
Pirie Town Hall
M. M. B. Middleton
Mayaress
Adelaide
Winsome Graham
Melodians
Jimmy Reid
Pirle
Country Women's Association
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association and
And
Bush Nursing Society
Through Pirie As Galley Hand
New South Wales amateur cyclist trails Penny by four seconds for 103 miles Bradford to Newcastle, clocking four hours with a final leg near Pirie. Sydney riders Alan Massey and Tan Leary, aboard the Wangaratta, pass through Pirie on May 23 while working as galley hands en route to England. The war paused plans. they seek British and Continental classics unless offered significant professional terms, else return to Australia within two years.
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New South Wales
Penny
Bradford
Newcastle
Johnson
Sydney
Alan Massey
Tan Leary
Pirie
England
Wangaratta
Australia
Gas position described as satisfactory amid coal quality issues
Pirie reported the gas position remains satisfactory following last weekend’s restrictions to allow storage in holders. A consign ment of coal from Adelaide arrived this week with improved quality, and further restrictions had not been contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Adelaide
Commissioner threatens to cancel awards over Sydney strike
Federal Conciliation Commissioner GQ Findlay warned in the Arbitration Court to cancel awards in favor of the Ship Painters and Dockers' Union unless 2300 striking members in Sydney dockyards return to work. He ruled after a union meeting and said the court would reconvene tomorrow as industrial action threatens broader port disruption across Australia.
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Sydney
GQ. A. Findlay
Findlay
Aters
Dockers
T. Gordon
Union
Gordon
Mane
Record Entry For Pirie Show
A record entry of 630 has been received for Pirie Poultry Bird and B Middleton mayor will perform the opening ceremony at 2 o clock.
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Pirie Poultry, Bird
B. Middleton
Pirie Women's Hockey finals set for Leonard Park
Weekend schedule lists A GRADE Crystal Brook vs St Andrew's at 3.45 with Egan Munn Clarke Tavener Middleton Armstrong Arthur and others. B GRADE features Jy Armstrong Mortess Coombe at Crystal Brook High School Blue 245 with Malters listed.
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Pirie Women’s Hockey Association
Leonard Park
Crystal Brook v. St. Andrew's
Charles
P. Egan
L. Munn
N. Clarke
E. Tavener
M Middleton
M. Armstrong
D. Arthur
Jy Armstrong
IL. Petross
P. Mortess
A. Coombe
Crystal Brook Y
Mr. Malters
Men's Cycling Anack Events Highlight Weekend Races
The report lists tomorrow and Sunday cycling events with first class divisions including E Whitehead in sprints and mile competitions, J Whitehead competing in longer laps, and entries from Bairstow, Knibbs, Reichelt, Richards, Bell, Nestor, Vanden, Kent, Bouse Shepherd, and Bean among others. Results and distances noted include 40 yards and mile events, with several riders set for multi mile legs and a 20 mile road race.
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Anack
E. Whitehead
J. Whitehead
L and
B. Reichelt
Women’s Cycling Track Results Report
Readable fragments show two lap and three mile events with multiple riders listed by initials and surnames including Appleby Cavenett Sedunary Thomas Johanson and Corrie. Times range from 40 seconds to 1 minute 35 seconds with various distance groupings noted.
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J. Appleby
B. Thomas
Cavenett
B. Landon
R. Sedunary
J. Matthews
P. Ian
F. Johanson
M Baleson
V. Johanson
D. Corrie
B. London
S. Cavenett
Rover and Old Scholars clash on high school court
Sports notes detail Grade AI and A2 basketball matchups across Rover, Old Scholars, St Mark’s, St Andrew’s, and Proprietary teams with players named from Ellendale Pirie West and Risdon Park. An Adelaide touring visit was canceled due to train curtailments. A two year old, Bayden Thomas, died after Pirie Hospital admission with diphtheria.
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Rover
Old Scholars
High School Court
Mr. Roberts
B. Mark's
Ellendale
Mr. Malycha
P. Steicke
R. Miler
Ve | Pearson
T. Walker
B. Thomas
J. Iyeha
Richards
T. Mesecke
B. Lemm
G. Ellery
T. Kennedy
B. Hart
C. Freeman
St. Mark's
J. Condon
P. and
M. Price
M. Monaghan
L. Baker
C. Howell
Stoddart
Proprietary v. Woolsworths
St. Andrew's v. High School
Mr. Hoge
P. Murdock
P. Nicholls
J. Kelly
G. Kenley
P. Jones
B. Walter
J. Whittaker
Rover v. St. Andrew's
Irie West
M. Hogg
B, Clarke
R. Dunning
V. Rover
Eilendale
P. Wilson
Spartan C. High School
G. Atwell
G. Twining
M. Hunt
B. Westley
I. Gena
J. Burgess
B. Butcher
H. Stephanos
R. Heller
B. Pryor
Pirie Hospital
Bayden ‘Thomas
Pat
John Smith
Terrace
Dundula stranded off Kangaroo Island after tug dispute
The 4,500 ton Dundula freighter is four miles off Kingscote Kangaroo Island with a defective steering system. Employers and the Seamen's Union dispute over pay has kept tugs from assisting the stranded ship at Port Adelaide with a claim for £5 a day plus overtime.
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Adelaide
Adelaide Brip Company
Kingscote
Kangaroo Island
Port Adelaide
St John Sporting Roster Drafts Ambulance Brigade duty
Members of St John Ambulance Brigade are rostered for weekjena Sporting duty across A and B grade football races hockey and cycle events. Notable names include F J Flinn J G Fitzgerald V G J Cpl A L Zubrinich C Miranda E J Murphy H J Catchpool Pte C Miranda Pte Ron Nayas Pte W H Galliford and Gallitora.
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St. John Ambulance Brigade
Amb. of
F. J. Flinn
J. G. Fitzgerald
A. L. Zubrinich
Pres
C. Miranda
E. J. Murphy
H. J. Catchpool
Leonard Park
Ron Nayas
W. H. Galliford
Gallitora
Tronworkers Move For Higher Wage Rates
A union led push for increased wages gathers momentum as workers plan coordinated action tonight. Organizing drives and new demands target better pay and improved conditions across the industry.
Race Selections Victoria Park featuring multiple steeplechase and handicap events
A compact listing of Victoria Park race selections across numerous events and divisions. Notable entrants include Capricious Gay Day, Artful Gold, Money Moon, Maldean, McKensie, Moonée Valley, Angiya, Star Port, Hindu Prince, Rizby, and King Comedy among others. The card covers hurdles, maiden plates, and handicaps with varied times and track notes.
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Victoria Park
Menwoes
Salmint
Garden Pub
Kingbaz
Lashio
Money “Moon
Crown Gert
Slankenburg
Beaumont
Maldean
Great Pal
Train Control
McKensie
King Comedy
Brandy Cruster
Fenian Royal Gem
Middle Park
Moonée Valley
Morang
Angiya
Sun Lyric
Cape Helles
Euphony
Ilo Fe
Star Port
Fiddle
Chanak
Don Gipsy
Derfla
Miss Goles
South Wind
Allied Power
Rizby
Assam
Inka
Glenfern
King's Walk
Canada
Prests Limited Complete Range in Jumpers and Cardigans
Complete stock arrival features jumpers and cardigans in sizes 24 to 32 inches with prices from 10 shillings each. Also coats, winter knickers, printed cottons, fully fashioned hosiery, and twill sheeting with limited stock and coupon discounts.
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H. Dalton
Exchequer
Shipping News
Spencer Gulf Ports
Preker P
Mir
Long
Mn J. McLean
Por Germein
Messrs. G. Afford and
W. Mahoney
H. G. Bickley
R.A.A.F
G. Sandery
Adelaide Hospital
Ritchie
Voice OF the Churches
Methodist Synod
Church of Christ
Endeavor Society
Boterk ‘Raikes
Central Methodist Circuit
North- Western Methodist District
Tobruk
Greece
Crete
New Guinea
Central Mission
East
Messrs
Lundberg
J. G. Burgan
Tennysot
W. Bockelberg
L. R. Catt
Hugh Cairns
L. W. Brook
St Peters
Presbyterian
W. Dron
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union
Mesdames Armour, Hender
Ceylon
West Hall
Port Pirie
Pirie Taxi
West Coast Motor
Bus
Pirie Jn
Pam
Pan
Whyalla
Howard Motors
Florence Street
Pirla Jn
Pirie Theatres
Pirie Show
Pirie Vy
Mesdames
B. Freeman
D. Palmer
W. Leane
J. Catchpole
R. Mudge
H. Netting
P. Palmer
M. Brown
Misses M. Lang
M. Cummins
3. Bischof
H. Errington
J. Leaker
U. Hannan
M. Johns
G. Bampton
Lee Park
F. A
Joe * Hayly
St. John
Prests Limited
Pirie's
Children’s Woollies
S.W
Ranger
U.B
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