Rifle Fire And Rioting In Jerusalem
Police halted an Arab march on Jewish quarters in Jerusalem as rioting flared near Reuter's office. Asher Lazar was stabbed. 200 Arabs dispersed after clashes with armored cars. Muezzin call, dawn gunfire, and property damage accompanied the protest against partition. Cairo also saw anti partition demonstrations and broader unrest.
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Asher Lazar
Reuter’s
The
London “Times
Reuter
Ben Yehuda
Igale
Muezzin
Mosleius
Palestine
Cairo
Associated Press
Nablus
Attacks on Jewish Quarters Reported in Aleppo
Reports say attacks on the Jewish quarters of Aleppo began this morning with telephone lines cut between Damascus and Aleppo. The interior minister De Marazi is en route and police from Damascus are being dispatched as officials assess a serious situation.
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Beirut
Aleppo
Ferent
de Marazi
Dantascus
Atom tests planned at Eniwetok Marshall Islands
United States plans a new series of atomic experiments at Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands. Wartime secrecy will limit who can attend. In Poland, 30 government controlled department stores opened and 35 more planned by year end. Government credits state retail entry with lowering prices and reducing private speculation.
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Washington
United States
Eniwetoka
Marshall Islands
Warsaw
Poland
Soallefront Scace
Idle 2 000 000 in France and saboteur bill
In France the situation is hard to assess with men returning to work in some areas while fresh strikes erupt in others. About 250000 workers are idle as strikes spread southward. The National Assembly passed a bill granting the government power to impose severe penalties on saboteurs and strike fomenters.
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London
France
National Assembly
Government weighs migrant ship building plan in Australia
In Canberra on Tuesday Minister A A Calwell discussed with Essington Lewis the possibility of BHP building migrant ships. Calwell said in parliament last week the government contemplates constructing vessels able to carry 1 000 migrants to Australia.
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Canberra
A. A. Calwell
Essington Lewis
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
B.H.P
Calwell
House of Representatives
Australia
Pirie St John Parade Impresses at Adelaide Review
The Pirie St John brigade, 72 members strong under Acting Div-Supt F. J. Flinn and others, paraded at Adelaide University Oval during the annual review. Governor Sir Willoughby Norrie praised the country divisions and lauded the brigade for its year of service and cadet movement.
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Pirie St. John
F. J. Flinn
R.A. Allan
W. Gill
J. Butefisch
G.’Dey
Adelaide University Oval
Willoughby Norrie
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Pirle
Adelaide
Rainy Weather in Pirie Suppresses Wheat Deterioration Concerns
Boisterous weather in Pirie yesterday brought 21 points of rain with a maximum temperature of 68 degrees. Wheat agents report the crop near Pirie showed little deterioration due to the rain though rust spread could affect later districts. Officials note that only about 600 of 26,000 bags of new season wheat were B grade, considered satisfactory under current conditions.
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Pirie
Chiang's Faith in U S Policy in Japan Misunderstood
President Chiang Kai-shek told university professors in Nanking that Americans support Japan’s economic recovery and not aggression. He urged China to stand on its own feet and noted the past anxiety over China’s difficulties. Madame Chiang celebrated their silver wedding with foreign diplomats in Nanking.
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Nanking
China
United States
Japan
Chiang Kaishek
Chiangs
Shanghai
Royal Commission Opens in Hobart
Allegations that James Thomas Sullivan and three road transport operators paid Premier Cosgrove £5400 to avoid being removed from the road are examined by a Royal Commission starting in Hobart. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow and may run late next week as statements and preparation are reviewed.
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Hobart
James Thomas Sullivan
Cosgrove
W. Monahan
Wright
The
Boati
Sullivan
1000 Hours In Civil Defence Parade Honors In Adelaide
During the St John parade in Adelaide 40 certificates were presented to Pirie Civil Defence members for 1000 hours of wartime service. Pirie district Supt G Dey, OBE received one honor. Pirie ambulance and cadet divisions enjoyed a day trip aboard the new Pirie bus and were hosted by St John Ambulance Brigade Social Club at Incheon.
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St.John
Adelaide
Civil Defence Organisation
Pirie
G. Dey
Pirie Ambulance
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Incheon
Cadets Entertain Country Members At Club Social
Messrs Flinn and Allan thanked H L Holland and his team for a warm reception and lavish hospitality. Mrs Gill urged visitors to sing and join in joyous cheers. District Supt Dey praised club facilities and noted country members are honorary, complimenting the Pirie cadets. Hollands said the event forged new friendships.
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Flinn
Allan
H. L. Holland
Hollands
Lifetime in Pirie business warned churchman
A brief news note notes a churchman linked with a Pirie business lifetime involvement. The item emphasizes long service and local ties, naming the church figure and the region without sensational detail.
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Pirie Business
Local officials named for Adelaide meeting and Pirie community honors
Pirie Corporation appoints M M B Middleton and C L Davis to attend a Municipal Association of South Australia meeting in Adelaide on December 10. The notice also reports the death of Leonard C W Lewis, prominent Pirie businessman, details his church service and family, funeral arrangements, and related civic notices from Pirie Congregational Church and local bodies.
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Pirie Corporation
M. M. B. Middleton
Ald. C. L. Davis
Municipal Association of South Australia
Adelaide
Leonard C. W. Lewis
Pirie
Pope
J. G. Lewis
Ellen Street
Lewis
J. S. Lewis
John R. B. Lewis
Pirie Congregational Church
E. H. Green
Millswood
H. Mayes
Green
Mayes
Clothes rationing to stay says Chifley in parliament
In Canberra the Prime Minister Mr J B Chifley stated in the House of Representatives that clothes rationing would not end. He declined comment on New Zealand's abolition. A review of rationing in Australia was planned while New Zealand's move would not affect token shipments of Australian suiting materials. Production of worsted fabrics for nine months reached 13 565 101 sq yd with over 6 million in suitings. full year estimates expect 7 million sq yd, 2 million above 1946, with New Zealand to receive under 200 000 sq yd.
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Canberra
J. B. Chifley
House of Representatives
Chifley
New Zealand
Australia
R. T. Pollard
Dominion
Indians Fight On In Test In Brisbane
In the first Test at Brisbane India fought on to avoid an innings defeat after being dismissed for 68 in reply to Australia 38. A brief second innings progress saw Sarwate and Haare lift the score from 41 to 70 before play ended.
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Brisbane
Australia
Sarwate
Haare
Large Iron Shipment Delayed for South Australia
Reported on November 21 an accumulation of 1,400 tons of iron products for South Australia at Newcastle and Port Kembla. It was hoped the steamer Iron Prince would lift the cargo early in the month, with Canberra officials noting progress in late November.
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EB. B.D. Pang Meee
Canberra
Newcastle
Port Kembls
Iron Prince
Building Shortages Easing Across Capital Cities
A Federal Public Works Committee member reports improving building supplies. Cement availability is rising and bricks are becoming more plentiful. In Western Australia brick manufacture delays have been overcome. The public can expect relief within the next two years.
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Federal Public Works Committee
Canberra
Western Australia
Mr. Russell
Three charged with manslaughter in Alberton factory death
In Port Adelaide Police Court two men and a woman were remanded until December 16 on a manslaughter charge connected to the November 14 death of Bessie Florence Boulton in Glanville. Defendants are Henry James Witkes, his wife Dorothy Mabel Witkes, and Douglas Robert Pryor.
Dried grass dangers prompt Pirie council bylaw drive
Pirie Town Council moves to enforce a bylaw clearing weeds and tall grass, warning of fire risk and ordering owners to cut growth within 12 feet of land boundaries. Alderman Whelan urges action with notices and possible council clearance at owners' expense.
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Council
Pirie Town
G. A
J. L. Williams
Dan
G. A. Degenhardt
Norman Street
Oval
Ald. Whelan
Extra train from Pirie to West for Christmas travel
The Railways Commissioner’s secretary said an additional Saturday week service from Port Pirie to Perth will run for migrants due to Fremantle on the liner Asturias on December 11. Only those who booked earlier may obtain seats. special trains depart Perth on December 14 and 21, carrying about 300 migrants for South Australia.
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Adelaide
Perth
Port Pirie
P. F. Cherry
Fremantle
Asturias
South Australia
Day to Day Weather and Temperatures Forecast
Official state forecast reports sun rise and set times for today and tomorrow and notes scattering showers mainly in southern settled areas. Temperatures yesterday and upcoming days are given with cool to mild outlook and fresh to strong winds across southwest to southeast coasts. Ocean conditions expect moderate to rough seas and evolving from western bight.
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Bight
Pam
Too Much Money For Companies In Bank Advances
Government figures show bank advances to companies rising sharply with totals climbing from £200 million to £3520 million over months. Prime Minister Chifley defends policy, warns of speculative flows and urges close monitoring while promising a full statement to Parliament. Old Folk Christmas Tea to be hosted by Pirie Town Council with Ladies' Benevolent Society inviting many members.
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Canberra
Evcountry
Atr
J. B. Chufley
Pame Alimster
House of Representatives
Hie
H. E. Holt
Lib. Vic
Chitley
Othwaite
Chifley
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank
Old Folk
Pirie Town Council
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Ald. Howley
Dr. Williams
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Messrs
J. L. Cavanagh
Plasterers’ Society of
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Builders Laborers’ Federation
F. Shillabeer
Pirie West
C. Geyer
D. Krantz
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Royal Sephange Hatch
3 Hithdoeys
J. Hearts
Church of England Men's
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E. H. D. Russell
WELR
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Messrs. R. Dugan
Senate Road
E. V. Lard
Hunted
Sp. Sugical
A. Hunt
Wandearah
G. Benton
Wood Street
Solomontown
Smelters Wharf
MR. Chifley
S.A
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Dey
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