Aquinas Vessel Stowaway Pigeon Sighting At Sea
A passenger pigeon boarded the Aquinas during its voyage from News castle to Pirie. The bird was confined to the officers quarters and reportedly fed before the trip continued. Crew members note the bird likely aimed for its homeward route after a few days at Baltic Wharf. The Agulhas set sail Saturday for South Africa amid busy Pirite shipping and sea mission activities featuring entertainment by Jackie Carson and Ann Wake.
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Aquinas
Pirie
Baltic Wharf
Agulhas
South Africa
Pirte
Seames Lowitute
Jackie Carson
Australia
al Joleon
Ann Wake
Joe Sionist
Motor Cyclists Injured in Sunday Collision
Max Stephens of Pine West was thrown from his motor cycle when it hit a washaway near Colley Hil. He sustained facial abrasions and concussion. John Brevers yon escaped with minor injuries. Murray Havelberg from Quorn suffered a broken finger and other injuries. Maxwell Shrebary Laidlaw, 28, of Quorn, on the pillion, received facial abrasions. All were treated at Gladstone Hospital. Police from Gladstone investigated the collision near Georgetown road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Stephens
Pedevatiols von
Pine West
Colley Hilop Sajid
Ifferneur
John Breversyon
Pine Wes
Stephens
Pirie
Movi Eyele
George Town Road
Gladstone
Salunday
Murray Havelberg
Quorn
Maxwell
Laidlaw
Yiding
Gladstone — Hospital
Clare
Quorm
Muuniyea
Hd P Adan
HL G Schmit
Gladstone Police Stabion
Stuart Blue Women Win Hockey Final in Convincing Style
Stuart Blue Women dominated in the Leob ard Park finals to claim the A grade title, defeating opponents scoreless. Old Scholars' A grade and Blue Scholars also secured trophies, with players named across A and B grades, including Armstrong, Nor, Sly, and Wilken among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leobard Park
Stuart
Old Selvolwesil
ArmMiroUy
Lirkwestoms
J Armstrong
T_ Youn
K. Armstrong
Boys
Gcales High Schvol
Gonlluiier
D. Robinson
Fraser
J. Murat
Pracel
N. Rovergn
PF Sly
J. Wilken
Davis
Association
P. Pitagerald
Astonville
Robert High School
Surprise Attacks in Korea Split Ground and Towns
Reports from Korea indicate Communist forces broke through defenses, capturing Kigye and Uilung as two divisions advanced from Pohang area. After 36 hours of fighting, they seized key towns and pushed toward Taesong as British and American units observe. Meanwhile in Sydney, Labor officials warn of suspected communist influence among waterside workers, fearing covert recruitment into unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juande
Pohgn
Kigye
Uilung
Sulle
Orth
Taes
South Korea
Hongkong
Nine Reach Limit In Pirie Shoot
Ninety nine competitors reached the 100 limit in Pirie Rutle Club’s second shoot of the first quarter. Scores show FE Crénny winning with 48 14-100, Rich ard 97 47 10-100, and W. Richards 44 48 9 10, among many listed totals and shoot scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niue Cubpetitors
Limty i Pirie Rutle Club
Uyeo
FE Crénny
He Chewy
Richard
W. Richards
FA. Lethbridge
J. Muddy
TC. Keast
B. Allphurch
Rd. Norton
C.N. Cooke
W Hobnessy
A. R. Barbieri
H.W. Kenny
L.dualy
B. Branford
H. Gerblich
LE. Pratt
M J. Sundery
BL White
Re Romaine
ET. Marty
N. Meadow
MO. Huday
RH Burl
B. Dinos HM
WB. Faylor
Zubriisleh
Gearing Wins Miniature Rifle Club Meet at Pirie
Pirie Miniature Rifle Club held a Tint quarter shot yesterday with B. Gearing winning the event. A A Metchke secured second place amid a field featuring shooters like J. San, L. EB Prate and F. A. Lethbridge. A handicap run and upcoming shoots were noted along with a hospital admission for Mrs Hoepnet of Broadway Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Miniature Rifle Club
B. Gearing
A. Metchke
Siatoeit Nnvkimum
Beores
A. Meschke
Reba
J. San
Uss Mer
Adelaide
Sanders
Tee
W. Hennessy
Auchurch
Gerblch Plri
L. EB Prate
Beith Wateriu
Ononeipe
A. E Jose
J. Tur
Ganaan
Australia Regains Davis Cup at Forest Hills
Australia reclaimed the Davis Cup with a 4 1 victory over the United States as Horsmich and Sedeman defeated Schroeder and Atui log after Sedeman’s earlier singles win. McGregor praised the team as the crowd filled the stadium for the doubles clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
Austria
Colored Seaman Resisted Strongly When Arrested
Edmund McKyur, a crew member on the steamer Agulhas, admitted two charges at Pirie Court of Summary Jurisdiction after being drunk in Elten street. He was fined 10 shillings plus costs for intoxication and £2 with costs for using indecent language, following an arrest where he resisted and used foul words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Giles
Muri
Sgt
B.C. Merrett
Pirie Court
Edmund McKyur
Agulhas
Street McKuur
Elten Street
Pendle
Mill Hill Laid Up After Inspection at Port Lincoln
A British freighter Mill Hill required inspection and hatch opening at Port Lincoln. Officials said the ship appears sound but would be a long time before she is ready for sea again after the recent assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Hill
Port Lincoln
Pirie Hospital A.G.W.A. stoppage affects staff
The 24 hour stoppage ordered by the State council of the Australian Government Workers Association reduces Pirie Hospital staffing to one of 27 domestic staff and three of seven porters on duty. Pirie Fire Brigade will stand by but not perform ordinary station duties as the government refused to grant improved conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
A.G.W.A
State Council
Government Workers’ Association
Pirie Hospital
Te 45
Pirie Fire Brigade
State Council of the Union
Double Golf Victory For M C Turner In Cup and Club Play
M C Turner delivered a double golf win over the weekend. He led the Governor’s Cup round with several 1 up and 2 down results including a 3 10 finish, then defeated Clark’s to claim the club grade championship. The Saturday scores show Turner among top finishers alongside many named players with varied margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MC. Turner
J. H. Ralph
J. Glover
EL. Mitchell
J. Chessman
H. B. Pascoe
W. ‘Thompson
M. Klingberg
J Bernhard
A.J. Butcher
Dow
L. Clark
Robinson
Thomas
D. H.R. Adams
Butcher
Farrar
W. H. Leane
H. A. Adams
HA. Martin
Skewes
Turner
Davies
Hocking
Sly and Clark
Ralph
J. Wallace
Starr
Gheepman
Glover
Witte
Robertson
Paterson
Treleaven
Read
Rowe
Smith
Pascoe
Lingberg
le Lew
Thompson
T. F. Well
T. R. Webt
Associates Do Well In International Cup Golf Teams
In the International Cup series, Mrs. Jobim faltered with sand shots while Jacratch and Hammill led scoring. The cup leader won Mrs. Catch Pole’s trophy with a -3 card for a nimble 18 holes. Top 18-hole scores by division include Johnson 72, Hammill 73, Skewes 18, Keen 80, Watts among others.
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Bering Jacratch
T. Jobim
Sande Jecratch
A.D. Hammill
J. H. Catchpole
Johnson
Hammill
Skewes
F. Keen
Mra B Watts
Port Junior Football Victory at Globe Oval
Port defeated Solomontown by a narrow margin 7 8 to 6 17 at Globe Oval on Saturday in a tight battle. N Pollard booted four goals for Port with R Murphy adding three, while Solomontown’s F Dite and several teammates scored from limited chances. The game was level late, Port then kicked a late goal to clinch the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Solemortowt
Globe Oval
Solomontown
N. Pollard
R. Murphy
F. Dite
B. Welich
R Guthberlet
R. Hune
Power From Osborne For Pirie In 10 Months If Needed
A South Australian power plan outlines Osborne power to supply Pirie within ten months and full capacity within a year. Electricity Trust of SA, led by general manager Len Lea, argues Curlew Point as a site due to deep water, cheaper freight, and strategic port access. The scheme includes 1954 coal, Osborne generators, and new substations linking Pirie, Port Augusta, and Yorke Peninsula, with tariffs linked to metropolitan rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piris
Newwicity Supply Electricity Trust
South Australia
Roh. ME Len
Trust
Alt. Lea
Electricity Trust
North Pike
Port Augusta
Leigh Creek
Pirie
Augusta
Fort Augusta
Curlew Point
Antarctic
Lea
Adelaide
Osborne Powerhouse
England
Osborne
Port Wakefield
Waterloo
General Mangager
New South Wales Electricity Trust
Melbourne
Lew
Port Mugusty
Six Killed in Train Smash Near London
Six people were killed and 35 injured when an Irish mil train from Holyhead to London derailed in North Wales after colliding with a light engine. Passengers, including holiday makers, remained trapped seven hours after the crash as wreckage blocked the line. John Williams, 21, a teen, crawled from the wrecked engine to warn oncoming trains and helped stop a freight train carrying explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Akers
Ireland
John Wiliams
Weather summary from Day to Day issues
The report provides lighting times for this evening and tomorrow with sunrise and sunset hours. It lists local temperatures for Friday to Saturday and capital city readings for yesterday. Barometer and rainfall data are given, with a forecast of fine, cool weather and moderate north to northeast winds and seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
800 Entries At Pirie Show Highlighted By Poultry Display
Pine Howliny Bird and Aennet Club hosted a large Pirie show with over 800 attendees, surpassing last year’s 100. Champion fowl entered by Mr. Wo Darley of Crystal Brook, parade of dogs with 12 entries, and Sir Lir Sutton of Adelaide won show championship with a Dalmatian. Mr. Francis secured Sulway Shield as best locally owned, with judges including Kevin Campbell and F W Davis. Evening prizes presented at Memorial Mall with a social, dance, and numerous best in class awards across canaries, pigeons, and poultry breeds.
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Pine Howliny
Bird
Tetovaronwictinacs
Iran
Wo Darley
Crystal Brook
Lir Sutton
Adelaide
W. J. Francis
Shield
L. Davis
Moby Uintgvr
Prancis
F. W. Davis
Jude Way Lsyearen
Kevin Campbell
Messrs. C. Freale Williams
R. Natsmilly
Campbell
Viney
L. Humphrey
Ranaries
Mr. C Curio
Huh
Memorial Mall
Cynan
Burley
Gunther
Buna Tiautaus
Sol McLean
Ower
Suwa Frill
Greaves Canaries
Ales
Sandery
Englis Amg
A Co Matthews
Ancona
W K. Smith
Rock
Chelle
Wyandotte
Darley Orpington
J T Paterson
Sussex
FJ Bros
Dunning and Son
Sutton
Jocal
Francis
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Labor Party
Ububl
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Labor Council
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Yala
Fency
S Alon
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John D. Hoffmann
M. C. Turner
Tella Pirteans
Guy
Wateriak
Low
Europe
Germany
France
Port Sie
New South Wales Coal Board
Remfain
Mr. Lea
Maitland Field
Leigh Creek Javerie
Ionssis
Playford
Port Germein
Wirie
Wallarey
Ashipinion
Port Augusta Rathe
Bunimrocks
Wallarev
Ray Iorestal Brook
Tire
Tike Blyth
Spalding
Yorke Peninsula
Port Augusta Whyalla
Leigh Creel
Ty Twa
Port August
Wales
Canberra
Menzies
Alles Ad Commiertial Stallions
Wight
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