Shell beach stage prep and community events outline
Sterne Solomontown Beach Improvement Committee plans to finish a shell stage for foreshore concerts and film showings this weekend. Shellgrit spread, volunteers urged for weekend work. funds from a donation fund. Mrs Middleton and LH Davis oversee Christmas fete at Woodward Park with diverse activities for children. Fire Brigade answered 14 calls last month, including a malicious false alarm, a probable record for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomontown Beach
Smay
M. Thornton
Distret and Bush Nursing Society
McM. B. Middleton
Des. LH. Davis
Woodward Park
Pire
Barbecue and Musical Events AcrossCity Nights
Barbecue at Telowic Beach hosted by Pise High School Old Scholars Association draws large crowd with Carlo by Gandighe in the capital and Male Voice Ghosts joining. Memorial Oval hosts a citywide chorus under Me P.M. Barnard CWA with Marie Bates as guest soloist. Central Mission rehearsals map December Sundays with attached singers invited. Carrier telephone upgrades to Adelaide Fort Pirie promise improved direct service. Two aircraft to move bookmakers and equipment for trotting meeting tomorrow. Whispering Smith noted among recent travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erste
Pise High School
Old Scholars’ Association
Telowic Beach
Cart
Gandighe
Memorial Oval
P.M. Barnard
Madigal
Ghosts
Churd
Salvation Army Band
Marie Bates
Anthony
Pustmaster General
E. D. Russell
Adelaide
Fort Pirie
Pirie
Gawler
Parma
Smith
Day To Day Lighting-uy Thes Weather Update
This evening and tomorrow show temperatures around 61 maximum 59 minimum with sunrise at 1455 and sunset at 710. Yesterday reached 93 with Adelaide Perth Brisbane and other capitals showing varied readings. Winds are light to moderate northeast to southeast with sea conditions slight to moderate in southern waters.
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Pirie
Capital
Adelaide
Perth
Brisbane
Former Pirie Police Officer Dies in Adelaide S Sunday
Sgt A B Bert Phillips, in charge of Glenelg Police Station, died suddenly on Sunday in Adelaide. A longtime Pirie officer, he served as a plainclothes constable and was widely esteemed. He was a widower with a daughter named Kaye. Phillips was a son of Alfred and Mie Phillips of Kadina.
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Adelaide
A. B
Bert) Phillips
Glenelg
Evar
Phillips
Pirie
South Australian
Kaye
Alfred Phillips
Kadina
Persian Breach With Britain May Heal
Tehran announces Persian Cabinet will resume diplomatic relations with Britain at once. The move follows a severance of ties in October 1958 after Dr Mossadeq's actions.
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Britain
London
Tehran
Parly Telegraph
Briain
Prinns
Zula
Mossadeq
Tor Lrasoh
Rail uniformity plea in report
The Commonwealth Railways annual report tabled in Parliament warns that lack of standard gauge in Australia could hamper defense if war reaches shores. It notes WWII efforts were hampered, but progress came at great cost. It urges urgent consideration of a 3 ft 6 in link between Broken Hill and Port Pirie to create a continuous standard gauge spine from Brisbane to Kalgoorlie, promising faster sail rates, fewer gauge breaks, and rolling stock compatibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantiurra
Australia
Commonwealth Railways
Broken Hill
Port Pirie
Brisbane
Kalgoer- Tieard
New South Wales
Pirie Bowls Teams Travel to Jamestown Fixtures
Pirie bowls squads will travel to Jamestown on Saturday for O'Shaughnessy fixtures. Players listed include Red, Aitchison, Tiger, Barrett, Sumney, Paddy, Watts, Braken ride, Davey, Seigmansi, Coombe, Lean, Cook, Pir, Iluex, Jamestown Red, Ferran, Coliman, Berohardt, Varr ier, Williams, Rush, Marsh, Walder, Ti Brakenridge, and Sanilery.
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Lau Winn Bole
Jamestown
O'Shaughnessy
Breen
Timie
Aitchison
Tiger
Barrett
Sum- Ney
Paddy
Watts
J. ‘Brakenride
Davey
Seigmansi
Coombe
Willams
Rush
Marsh
Walder
Ti Brakenridge
Sanilery
Webster
Repatriation Ship Returns Japanese Prisoners from Russia
The Koan Maru arrived at Maizurea, Central Japan, carrying about 1300 Japanese repatriates from Nakhodka. Officials said the group included alleged wartime prisoners and compared their condition favorably to recent repatriations from China, noting many are awaiting clearance in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torto
Tues
Pete
Maizurea
Japan
Nakhods
Marmauer
Chine Sshion
Abi
Demoristais- Seti Ug Fie Sar
US Davis Cup Hopes Dashed in Victorian Quarterfinals
Rex Hartwig defeated Tony Trabert in the Victorian championship quarterfinals 6 4 4 6 6 3 8 2 to end American Davis Cup contenders. Trabert Talbert Richardson and Perry all fell short of the semifinals as the U S hopes faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Trabert
Rex Hartwig
Eleglani
Loess Merica
Sas
Trabert
Talbert
Richarson
Perry
Lip
London thanks Warren Kidd for loyal gesture at Port Royal
A Jamaican era note from the House of Commons expresses gratitude to Warren Kidd for a generous action before the Queen of Port Royal last Friday. The message says his gesture was misinterpreted at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Warren Kidd
Walter Raleiela
Port Royal
Pirie Man Remanded In Adelaide
Pirie Court remanded Laszlo Takase of Fir to enable defense to study advice. Charged with breaking and entering and stealing, he faced adjournment for sentence. Represented by M r 0 Vike Foueyve Smithy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Jistice Ligertwond
Laszlo
George Takase
Fir
Wii
Altain Advier
Takace Tadwen
Ht Poe
Pirie Court
Iy Mir
Menzies Claims Expanded Telegraph Authority Over Phones
In Parliament Mr KG Menzies asserts the Commonwealth Security Service has greater powers than under the Chifley Labor Government. He says there is an invasion of individual rights through telephone tapping and that Opposition rights are being interfered with. The Prime Minister comments were in response to questions about telephonic surveillance.
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Lanberra
Commonwealth Security Service
Chifley Labor
KG. Menzies
Aviaue
Tortine Russian Raider Wine At Kapunda
Racing notes from Kapunda Trotting Club feature results and betting on multiple heats. Notable finishes include Scbinters Urbane and Clarke and a fine margin win by Russian Raider over 108 yards, with various handicaps and odds listed for bettors and participants.
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Kapunda
Adelaide
Pacuas
Russia
Fisti
Kapanidal
Scbinters
Urbane
Clarke
Dewy Ted Avie
Montgomery
Olga
Raye
Henning
Kong
Mies Coonlko
Cherie
Bettnie
Pirie Trotting Selections At Memorial Oval Meeting
Pirie Trotting and Racing Club hosts its second meeting of the season at Memorial Oval tomorrow night. The card features the Held Uf the Judge in the Merrion Handicap with Carine favored to lead, plus multiple divisions and bets across the program, including Coral Luck and Atom Raid among the notable runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My “van Paten
Carine
Memorial Oval
Pirie ‘Trotting and Racing Club
K. Brook
Gunsight
Ancelly
Gawler
Gawler Iyst
AM Grand
Busta Lad
Colzewut
Ulin Ferm
M Porgan
Crystal Broek
Lally Bihjalenynd
Andy Wilk
Weil
Colins
Shive Ibibotie
Lintestart Tavurite
Fron “Kidina
Adelaide Pee
Joe War
Mts
New South Wales Seizes Standout Victory in Adelaide
In a high scoring clash at Adelaide New South Wales drove to an outright win over South Australia by 374 runs, with Burke dominating bowling figures 6/60 and Lindwall taking 6/47. South Australia were all out after 375, as Langley and Moyes fell to Burke’s spell. New South Wales opened with 400, then dismissed South Australia for 374 in the second innings.
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Adelaide
Tuvsilus Su Uiteske
Oye Soul
Australia
New South Wales
Auction sale Tuesday next at Flett Street details from F R Smith and Milne
Classified notices list a 1930 Morris Minor Saloon in good order, 1936 Dodge 6 sedan, 1961 Holden sedan, 1938 Morris 4/40 utility, Model A Ford, bicycles, and other items for immediate sale with contact notes and locations in Dororthy Cross Frock Shop and Golden North Dairies Ltd Port Pirie stores.
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A. G. Matheson Golden
North Dairies, Ltd
Port Pirie
Holden
P. J. McCarthy
Jamestown
Broadway Rosd
King Nelshaby
Ford
Seventh Street
Petrol Fire At Service Station Sparks Minor Damage
Pirie Fire Brigade attended a blaze at Midway Service Station on Main Road Sole- Ineutoven when petrol used for cleaning parts ignited in a cement sink. The incident caused slight wall damage and burned about an acre of grass on a vacant Butterick Street allotment. Station officer J Bottomley led the response and the fire was contained with minimal destruction.
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Pirie
Miscellaneous Store Directory and Local Ads
A mixed page lists shops and stores including Edy Morgunesons Wear store on Main Tow Solomontown Hoare's and Richards stores Alfred Street Reynolds Tenth Street Jobson's Shop York Road with quick service notes at Shanti Dry Cleaning Co Ellen Street. Multiple small ads seek to buy hand operated concrete mixer and pedal powered equipment and vehicles including Ford V8 ventures.
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Edy-Morguneson's Wear
Main Tow Solomontown
Hoare
Chas Read Richards
Alfred Street
Reynolds
Tenth Street
Jobson
York Road
Obituary notices from Port Pirie and Adelaide area
Maternity hospital births and multiple memorial notices from Port Pirie and Adelaide. Entries include births to Doreen Lesa and to Fhyi and Athol, with thanks to attending staff, and several memorials for John, Scott, Mick, Janie, Kath, Len, BUI, and Lorna Featmarton, noting December dates and expressions of sympathy.
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Arnel
Port Pirie Maternity Hospital
Doreen Uni Les
Owvseriuth
Jones
Fhyi
Athol
Scott
Jon
Wildain
Gert
John Wiliam
Mick
Janie Brook
Rey UL
Brooks Scott
Kath
Len Bickley
Smith
Bui
Joe
Rose
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Sterne
Fire Owl
Wen Eli
Raleigh
Menzies
Security Service
Montgomery Hardicap
W. May
Vine Fini
Bok! Brigade
Beweuuis
Brinkworth Bunch
Andy
Brinkworthy
Atom Bald
Boy Mist
Ton Tenor
A J. Milestein
Handley
Piney
Makara Georee
Princ
Bayard
Gusisi
St. John
St. Joly Ambulance Brigade
Pizie Incitiiyg Eetinge
Jlinn
Amb
Koo Witaeriti
Cafe Sina E FE
Genoa
Hoopers
N.S.W
South Australia
Fayell
B. Roxb
Stevens
B. Burke
Briggs
B. Miller
C. Benaudy
Tver
Brigus
wBeeud
Mannhig
B. Burke O Langley
E Druin
Loy
Burke Wits
B. Burke Bulley
Burke Sumebrivy
Tost
Lindwall
Moller
Burke
Roxby
Simpso
Morris
Betard
Mutie
Drews
Tenaud
B. Drennan
de Courey
Miller
Sundries
Whelins
Dean
Baley
Wilson
Manning
Hole
Dansle
Flett Street
Luext
Stone Het Recorder
F.R. Smith & Milne
Ellen Street
Dorothy Cross
Srystidl Brook Institute
Caines Motors
South Australian Dry Cleaning Co
Port Pirie Rifle
Vierr
Ardrorea
Ashanti
Te SS Nak —Eendy
Exchanos Oeepost Simpson
Paddy's Market
Unity Hall
Ellen Treet
Port Football Club, Inc
Chib- Yooms
Turaday
Kevin Brady
Bec
Donna
Prests
Descles
Jantzen
Prests Limited
Birt
Owen
Thoms
Seana
Jim MiaMigan
Memoriam
Lorna
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