Humorous sign interferes with traffic and town pages
A local humorist toppled a road warning frame on First Street as Monday night’s incident drew amused remarks from passersby The sign had been among several schoolyard warning figures placed near Fire Primary School and other town schools The aero club air pageant committee for Pirie branch of the Air Force Association works through February planning a pageant with tasks from erecting a control tower to policing the aerodrome The Pirie Town Council ordered fluorescent lighting for the town hall orchestra stand and to adjust music stands for score reading The Post Office holiday schedule shows closures December 28 January 2 with limited service December 27 The piece also notes Evendale Boys Club secretary Jim Stephens and building workers near Henry Street and a compliment to engineer surveyor A Rutgers in Henry Street Pirie West the council meeting discussed reconditioning work and broader building topics
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First Street
Blusia
Fire
Waffie
Aero Clubbing of
Pirie
Air Force Association
Pirie Town
Jim Stephens
Evendale
A. Rutgers
Henry Street
John
Spooner
C. W. Spooner
Sixth Street
Pirke West
Bute
Clarke
Timber Worker Injured At Mill In Read Street Area
Keith Sullivan of Read Street Pirie West had his right hand severely lacerated at a lumber mill on Alexander Street when a shifting tipibet at a buzzer caused the injury. The wound was treated at Pirie Hospital with tissue cutting block preventing further damage.
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Thomas Bowden
Christmas Gifts For Brook Hospital Patients
An assortment of gifts for patients at Brook Hospital was received during a hospital guild event. Mrs. Ack provided a donation update, with thanks expressed by Miss Din Fuld and the group for veteran assistance and support.
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Brook Hospital
Crystal Brook
Mies Din Fuld
Ack. Thomas
Mie
S Lyon
Ghuvia Hewett
M's
Thanasith
Braduck
Onus On Government For Ambulance Costs In Polio Case
Alderman Pirie calls for action to shield the city from ambulance charges for transfer of poliomyelitis patients to Northfield Hospital. The Health Board debated expenses and noted that families may bear transport costs, urging the government to provide funding during epidemic strain.
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Board of Healtheidud Uy
Ald
C. I. Davis
Mio Fehwinman
Northfel
Joy Dental Board of Health
Focal Board
L. H. Davis
Coss
Uel Raiovals
Northfield
Guverni
Hille Diseases Hospital
Tio
Urbcan
Talks on Federal Cabinet Personnel Today in Melbourne
In Melbourne Mr. Fadden arrives to confer with Prime Minister elect Menzies and his deputy Harrison on cabinet staffing for the new coalition government. Speculation centers on portfolio distribution between Country and Liberal parties with Labor watchers hopeful for cabinet friction. Results of recent electoral contests show Country and Liberal strengths with scattered Labor wins in several seats.
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Melbourne
Fadden
Country Party
Menzies
Harrison
Ministers Seats Still in Balance in Federal Election
Melbourne reports show little change for ministers with seats in doubt as new figures narrow outcomes. Dedman trails Opperman in Corio, Scully remains behind in Gwydir, and Lemmon appears certain to lose in Forrest unless miscounts occur. Senate projections suggest Liberal-Country wins in NSW Victoria Queensland, Labor may take 2-3 seats, with two races still undecided. Ben Cameron and J A Spicer have passed initial quotas in Victoria.
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Melbourne
Corio
Dedman
H. Opperman
Gwydir
Scully
Executive Council
Forrest
Lemmon
Barnard
Parliattion
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Labor
South Australis
Tasmania
Senate
Russell Leads Narrow After Partial Count in Grey Division
Absent and postal votes and outlying centers counted at Pirie headquarters show Mr. Russell M.H.R. (Labor) ahead of opponent Mr. E. H. Andrews 17,302 to 13,603 with 31,383 of 40,085 electors checked and 478 informal votes. Lead cut by 1,081 to 3,600. counting to continue for at least two days amid expected uncounted votes from Woomera and Leigh Creek.
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Pirie
Grey Division
Russell
E. H. Andrews
L.C.L
Woomera
Leigh Creek
Andrews
H. W. Kenny
Marathon of Donations Raises Total for Local Agencies
A rapid roll of cash and in kind gifts across Hawker to Port Augusta lifts the drive to an overall tally of £13,603 17 302 4. Donations list includes the Ladies Benevolent Society and Mos Jensen collections, with many individuals contributing sums from 3s 1d to £15. The note records district totals, names, and accruing support for community groups and welfare bodies.
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Janaa Ae Cowell
Carrieton
Elliston Lon
Hawker
Central Mission
Atg
Marree
Orroroo
Port Pirie Streaky Bay
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Mes
H. B. Welch
Tumby Bay
A.C. Robrshein
Sen
Whyalla
Ceres Lodge
LOWE
E M, Connor
Andrewartha
Spencer
Shapley
Pirie Hotel
M. F. Cheestian
H. J. Netting
Lutheran Ladies’ Guild
Edwards
R. H. Sampson
Pirie South
Co Davis
Chifley Resigns as Australia’s Prime Minister
Canberra Tuesday Mr Chifley tendered his resignation to Governor-General Sir Ninian McKell. McKell accepted and asked the Chifley ministry to remain in office pending successors. McKell summoned Mr Menzies to Government House to see if he could form a stable government, following a Chifley recommendation. Labor administration ends after eight years two months thirteen days.
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Canberra
Chifley
McKell
Eet
Menzies
Liberal Party
Government House
Chiffey
Labor Administration of Australia
Old Folk's Home Opening at Lealholme
A burst of activity marks the impending opening of Lealholme Old Folk's Home this Saturday afternoon. Women volunteers will finish interiors while men complete grounds work. Rev. Guthberlet notes delivery delays for beds and furniture. The event features a central mission transport, a Salvation Army band, and stalls to aid the home fund as donations bolster the effort.
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Lealholme
Tarte
RK. N. Wadmore
Salvation Army Band
Australians snatch victory in dramatic Transvaal win
Australia defended 6 13 and 31 runs in a tense Ellis Park match. Athol Rawal led with 0/19 and 6/49 and 31 while Tan Johnson claimed 3/14 and 6/22. Transvaal, needing 109 for victory after a tough day, fell short by 15 runs as Noblet and Johnson dominated with medium and off spin. Rowan suffered a dislocated knee. the rest of the batsmen struggled on the worn pitch.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
Ellis Park
Innnings
Athol Rawal
Tan Johnson
Australia
Athol Rowan
Nobiet
Johnson
Noblet
Man Charged In Melbourne Hotel Killing Accident
Albert Edward Anderson, 27, of Parwan, was arrested near Bacchus Marsh and charged with murder in connection with the death of John James Creely at the Sir Charles Hotham Hotel in Melbourne. Creely, found with a fractured skull, died two hours after admission to Royal Melbourne Hospital. detectives later found a missing watch and £5 in his pocket.
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Melbourne
Loesdas Womicide
NM Laborey Aid
Lyric Anurder
John James Creely
Clifton Hill
Albert Edward ‘Anderson
Parwan
Balliang East
Bacchus Marsh
Russell Street
Reely
Sir Charles
Cricket Club Petition for Globe Oval Practice Granted
At a Monday council meeting East Cricket Ish jold Pine Town Council granted the cricket club’s request for use of Globe Oval in Sulo-Wola for practice on Monday and Wednesday evenings after a deputation noted potential unpleasantness. The decision followed a motion by Drs Clarke and Williams.
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Ish Jold Pine Town Council
Wade
Globe Oval
Sulo- Wola
New Scoreboard Sought For Memorial Oval
From Day to Day reports a new scoreboard is sought for Memorial Oval with lighting times and weather notes. The item cites council motions and a parkways committee referral amid marine and wind conditions and rainfall data from the days preceding.
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Memorial Oval
Pakistan Liner Crash Near Karachi Says 21 Passengers
A Pakistan Airways Dakota crashed 36 miles from Karachi with 21 passengers and four crew believed killed. Wreckage located in a ravine but search parties have not reached the scene. Among the dead were two high-ranking officers Maj Gerd Mohammed Titikhar Khan and Brig She Khan en route to Britain and New York respectively.
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Karachi
Pakistan Airways
Here
Civil Aviation Department
Pakistan
Plate
Lahore
Junshahi
Gers Mohammed Titikhar Khan
Imperial Defence College
Britain
Pakistan Army
She Khan
New York
Mohammed Mir
United
Kashmir
Pirie Town Council meeting attendees and health board notes
Present at Pirie Town Council were Aldermen and officers including Ald. C. L. Davis acting mayor, Ald. L. H. Davis, and staff such as J. H. S. Leahey town clerk and H. Lofte building surveyor. At Pirie Local Board of Health Dr G Viner Smith was granted three weeks’ annual leave with Dr Brock covering.Also noted are G C Leaker remaining hospitalized and K Walters recovering after a scaffolding fall.
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Pirie Town
Ald
C. L. Davis
A. Anderson
Pirie
Adelaide Stevedoring Co. Ltd
Seasonal Greetings At Pirie Tun Council Meeting 1949
A brief report notes meetings at Pirie Tun Council on Monday with Dr Dey and Ald Davis MP acting mayor. Mrs Davis and Mr and Mrs Middleton are mentioned along with remarks by Ald LH Davis and Uy Des.
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Pirie Tun
Ald
C Davis
Davis
Middleton
Wind Hungoress
LH Davis
Uy Des
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Post
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Wharf Dept
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OLD Folk’s Home
Adelaide
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Hobart
Cricket Association
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Motmild
Dey
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Pirie Corporation
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Howestreet
Howetown
Pirle Hospital
Malvern Star Boy
Malvern Star
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Hubert Opperman
Aan
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