Christmas Eve lights mark town street celebration
A carnival atmosphere surrounds Alexander street as traffic is limited for Christmas Eve dancing at the tea hall. The town council will switch on electric lights for the event and again the next night. The council plans a recess with a meeting on January 7, resuming fortnightly sessions. The mayor and council members extend holiday greetings.
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Alexander Street
Fen
Florence
Bolarmamiswiry
Bach
Move To Reise Taxi Fares in Pirie
A council considers taxi fare changes including a 2 percent rise proposed to compensate mileage costs. Officials debate keeping mileage at current levels with an extra charge per mile, while delaying final decision. Remarks from Md. Davia and other municipal figures indicate ongoing discussions and potential delays.
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Reise
Pirie
Phair Jetter
MD. Davia
The Red Shoes at Austral Theater
A Technicolor ballet drama based on Hans Andersen tale screens at Austral. Edmond Knight heads the supporting cast in a story about two girls whom a curse compels to dance endlessly, confounding a town unready for the marvel.
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al Ballet
Australie
Ing
Edmond Knight
Big Four Plan For Disarmament Report
The Western Powers and Russia agreed to join a disarmament commission to craft plans for reducing arms. A report by the Big Four disarmament sub committee was reviewed today after week-long talks among Britain France the United States and Russia. The commission will draft verification methods and arms limits. The United Nations General Assembly prepared a report after discussions among the four powers.
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Paris
Disarmament Commission
Aledt
United Nations General Assembly
Britain
France
United States
Russia
Inter
West Indies Routed In Loss Amid Odd Play
A fragmented report describes a cricket match where West Indies were routed by a team with several wickets claimed after lunch. Key players include Graeme Hole taking multiple wickets, with tensions and oddities noted in the second innings.
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Tiete
Adelaidiy Oyal
Jahis
Snnias
Graeme Hole
Seums
Increased ore and lead exports across November report
Shipping records show November movements with 6070 tons of concentrates and 16472 tons of ore and lead shipments. Vessels Docked and cleared include City of Brooklyn and City of Singman for concentrates, Moonta and Moonta for wheat and residues, with several tankers and carriers listed among port movements and overseas departures.
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West Inties
Ecosal Innings
Macehall
B. Mooning Goddard
Langley
B. Noble Richards
H Bowley
Pirie
Walcott
B. Wilson
Worrell
B. Noblet
St. Langley
B. Man
Dubos
City of Brooklyn
City of Singman
Caltex
Euren
Nordantais
Willy Thn
Mhingfolt
Reothauma 'Tamker
City of Singapore
WO Tong
River Clarence
Vorth
Chindwar
Victoria Misses Draw By Eight Minutes
Victoria trails by eight minutes as New South Wales and Victoria fight in a tense first innings. Bowlers Lindwall, Walker, Barnes lead a sharp attack while Be sa and Plockton claim key wickets.
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Victoria
Melbourne
Keomuke
Sheela Shirk Pane
New South Wetah
Rune
Seares
Victoria Piet Tenbhies
McDonale
L ‘Trueman
Thyaans
Wallet Chamnbors
Miller Fy Mowat Firehotts
Jossiaon Mier
Wy Barnes
Flockfun
Benaud
McDonal
Barnon B. Welsker
Jennston
Milley Stunt
Dads and Sons At Winner YMCA Function
A detailed report on a YMCA event celebrating father and son participation. Speakers praise father son unity, outline duties, and urge continued support. Guests include local school heads and community leaders. the address emphasizes mentorship, community service, and cross country YMCA outreach.
Wool cheque drop hits Australia to UK trade
Report shows wool shipped from Australia to the United Kingdom for four months ending October fell by nearly 50 percent from £24,410,000 to £13,807,000. The drop coincides with wartime disruptions and the War Board promises to issue guidance and orders on supply and related goods.
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Canberra
Australia
United Kingdom
Pine Town Council Night Meeting Highlights Changes
The Pine Town Council met Monday with MP Mr CL Devi announcing Me Ee Cooper as acting building surveyor after the death of H Loftes. Miz RM C Marlee is appointed deputy town clerk awaiting interim duties while acting building surveyor. Attendees included Mrte L Davis MP Isa Ald Howley Connelly, and others. hospital ward changes noted for Pirie Hospital.
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AL A
Pine Town
CL Devi
Imayor
Ee Cooper
Bassreeting
H. Loftes
Miz
RMC Marlee
Ax Sime
Ecork
Monsi
Pirie
Channell
Mrte L
Shield Bowls Teams For Saturday Shield Bowls Teams For Saturday
A long OCR fragment lists Shield Bowl participants and associated individuals. Names such as Mr. Andrews and Mrs. Mathews appear amid mentions of civic figures and event hosts. Scattered lines reference youth groups, a horse roundup, and community speakers in a rural civic gathering.
Eight Overseas Seamen Fined in Pirie Disorder Case
Sequel to Week-End row, eight overseas seamen charged before Messrs. C, BP. Muth and J. G. Esilund were fined £146 in fines and costs for disorderly behavior in Pirie on Saturday. Prosecution details describe drunkenness, fighting, and injuries to Constable Duns, with each defendant receiving varying penalties and costs.
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Pirie
Messrs. C
BP. Muth
J. G. Esilund
WFL
Wilcams
Hongay Nabbam
Hye Motorphy Siuuibe
K.W
Willams
Aimmame
Thonany Seber
Tage
David Shvet
Skaubo
Nelson
Constable Duns
Aucion Solficer
Nowther
Huccon
Dumn
Couvetts
Bieber
Henrik Opsahl
Skuubo
Opsahl
Giles
Dunn
Ike
William Hofsvae
Skiubo
Mr. Murn
High School Speech Night Prompted by Confusing Text
A garbled OCR style snippet hints at a high school speech night event with disruptively unclear wording. The readable fragments reference a school setup, an evening program, and potential embarrassment from the unusual presentation.
R N Z A F Plane Missing Over North Island
Wellington reports the Royal New Zealand Air Force missing a twin engined plane and crew of three over central North Island. An official says search efforts continue with unconfirmed sightings and reports from Messrs. Brian Veires and Ray Milburn who are holidaying at Mount something.
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Wellington
Royal New Zealand Ai Force
North Taland
Brian Veires
Ray
Witl
Milburn
Mount
Gumnbieraa
Second Bomb Found on Were Island in Northwest War Warning
Fragmented OCR reports a second bomb found near Were Island during wartime warnings. Details are unclear with garbled names and locations but indicate missiles found as forces reported ongoing danger and safety measures.
TWO DROWNED IN BATH AT PRODANE INCIDENT
Two people died in a bath area accident as a mother held her baby in her arms. Witnesses described a chaotic scene at a hospital or health facility where police and medical staff responded. Details remain incomplete due to damaged text.
Retention Of Empire Preferences Debate In Canberra
A garbled report from Canberra discusses the retention of empire preferences and related constitutional concerns. The text references chambers of commerce and possible impacts on trade, immigration, and diplomatic relations with the United States as part of broader imperial policy discussions.
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Canberra
Tiewliy Aynort
Jucines
Tvide
Tosliany
United State
Harold Johnson Wins Light Heavy Bout
Sulphurine is smudged. Harold Johnson defeated Arclue Moore in a light heavyweight boxing match held last night. Johnson pressed the attack with a defense strong showing in the early rounds, securing the win in a tense bout.
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Harold Johnson
Sulwaukee
Arclue Moore
Moore
Septic Tanks For Memorial Oval?
Local chatter questions the installation of septic tanks at Memorial Oval, with unclear details and fragmented names in the text. The notes mention possible sites and contractors, but lack concrete plans or official statements. Further clarification is needed from authorities.
Pirie Sewerage May Cost Million
Rising costs put Pirie sewerage near £1,000,000. MP mayor C. L. Davis told the town council. A ministerial briefing had been promised, with progress to be reported, and the town would press for information on the current position.
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Pirie
C. L. Davis
Ae Ganeus Sail
Laws
Seekuie
Booth Ik
Willams
Fasteney
Communists Agree to Immediate Prisoner Exchange Talks
Truce negotiators at Fanmunjom in New York agreed to start direct talks on prisoners of war. Gen Nam Il signaled Communist willingness to discuss the issue to UN delegate Vice Admiral C Turner Joy. A new sub committee from each truce team was formed to meet this afternoon.
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New York
Fanmuniom
Associated Press
Korea
Nam Tl
United Nations
Admi
C. Turner Joy
Wanderers Selections In Local Trots Event
A long list of horse selections and participants from Wandearah Road repair work noted during a regional trots event. Progresive Handleep Miawarny Queen and Serene lead a field including Nines Memorial Handicap contenders. Authorities reported road works and waterworks repairs causing excavations and pipe joint issues along Wan atearth road.
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Omnia
Waly Findon
Merry Mont
Master Travis
Soyont
Progres
Miawarny Queen
Serene
Greta Wood
Comentier
Cullatlon
Royal Fiedney
Hasicap Harvest Gold
Glamen CH
Milnes Mermaria
Fted Robin
Gemmology
Ladle Sheth
Doralinga
Hiunciewy Grey
Anona Winn
Royal Helen
Mike Tusa Conmell
Ur Deere
Wanatearth Road
Ballosa
Jad
Naver
Darina Wiithtayes
Leaher
Roche ‘Leral
Rene Ieakaes
Highawaes
Departueni
Clfces
Rutgers Machine Engineers
Ineal
Eight Races At Clare Feature Erratic Results
Clare race day produced mixed finishes with several photofinish margins. Winners included Bevrings Eye on the Beams Handicap and Royal Content in close sprints, amid a crowded program of nine heats and varying weights.
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Clare Servers
Fendt
Ser
Phina Uiltk
White Hut
Royal Content
Weiler
Serene
Happy Returns
Vinice
Menine
Lyte Pesenbill Mandira
Ineheupe
Cintey
Haven
Gavel Quaity
Ae CL
Lay Yin
Aseigninong
Tine Lot
Ben Vie
Bal Milne Hanaieng
Sis
Milne
Tilly Boy
Prantl
Weather and notices from Day To Day district page
Daily forecast and temperatures for Adelaide Melbourne Perth Hobart and Brisbane with Monday highs near 72 to 89 and a hot outlook. Barometer yesterday 29.20 inches. winds northeast to north with fresh west to southwest gusts. Trotting meeting roster for St John Ambulance Brigade. film listings at Ozone Theatre featuring Okla. Also a local language offence fined in Pirie with court details and patrol notes.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Suivey
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Monnday Maaximum
Animimi
Hort
St. John Raster
St. John Ambulanes Brigade
BJ. Flin
Aik
W_lahull
AJ. Cones
W. H. Cousins
Pas
Rua
Perryuun
LV. Brown
Lulu Amb
Or. K. McNamara
Amb
L. Stephens
el Devies
P. Galliford
Prairie West 5-Room Stone House For Sale
Handily situated modestly priced 5 room stone house with vacant possession. Apply J. G. Esklund Ltd Florence Street Christmas party at Seoul Hall Salomontown tomorrow December 13. Pothur Christmas arrives at 8:16 pm. Ladies basket event. single members draw.
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J. G. Esklund Ltd
Florence Street
Seoul Hall
Salomontown
Pothur Chrisemag
Obituary notices and memorials from a 1940s clipping
Obituary snippets honor Jennifer Pay Dowling infant daughter of Kevin and Shirley Dowling and mention Jones and family. Memorial lines recall Harry Sawyer White fading December 12 1949 and other relatives with thanks for support. Local sports note references Brook Blue versus Green and Red versus Gold scores from a 8 27 game.
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Jordan
Dowsider
Atareeby Hospital
Jennifer Pay
Dowling
Kevin
Ima Thyer
Shirley Sod Downy
Une Tevin Srend
Ste Alek Bs
Adon Wei
Jones
Stella
Sonc
Craigtrithdeildran Bury
John
Geoffrey
1B Sawyer
Harry
Tami
White
de Peir Toler
Grand
Ray
Ron Davidson
Ernidchildren
Brook “Termis
Brook Blue
Green
Avtech
Red
Gold
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Walker
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Roberta Sail
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Mic Smith
Ron Grant
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W.M. CG. Symonds
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Jenkin Thew
Baste
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Yaar le
Maxkins
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Duly
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Hig
Aung Hay
Bolt
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Abe
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Memorial Oval
Tiny Neal Tago
Lyle Uceidess
Mumnbay
Gotsalabity
Ibhatallii
Mounyriah
Hyal ‘Whig Sashel
Ihradc
Troilia
Wandearah Road Repaira
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Clare
Pirie West
Motor Cycle Club
Futher
Revellers’ Club
Town Hall
Norm Oaklands’ Orchestra
Inc
Tennyson Playground
Father Christmas
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School For Leaders
G.nlf
N.C.C
C.mlf
27Th Infantry
Scotian Regiment
Hoover
D. B. Neck
Ellen Street
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