18 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
1
Condemned couple’s request disrupts a court scene as Hobson City hosts a chaotic lead in. Davis Cup action features Trabert and Brichant winning singles amid tense play and a float of scattered results.
The Royal liner Gothic anchored in Suva Bay as Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were saluted by a large Fijian welcoming crowd. Guards and officials lined Albert Park as the procession moved through streets painted with palm-frond fronds. The couple appeared cheerful, thanking the crowd before the Queen opened a new medical school later in the day.
Finance talks in January in Canberra outline a Commonwealth Economic Conference to be held in Sydney January 8 to 11. The gathering aims to reassert economic aims and review progress among member countries with Prime Minister and Treasurer attending. The conference will be limited by the Sterling Area status and U S government pending report on resistance to the area.
Adelaide reports after hours sales rules become operative January 1 following Governor Colnnell's signing. Parliament proposed twenty four bills, with both Slots Howes backing measures to raise noir registration fees, though implementation awaits the new year.
Australia showed a fall in unemployment benefits in November, down to under a third of one percent. Minister Holt announced the eighth straight monthly decline, with all states reporting fewer recipients except Queensland where the trend lagged.
The Recorder announces an updated publishing schedule noting THURSDAY NEXT instead of Friday. Public editions will run Monday Wednesday and Thursday during the holiday week.
Readable list shows class leaders at Pirie High School across General Technical and Mixed groups. Names include Lindsay Cros cat, Jim Rooney, Rhys Deutschland, Peter Leane, Wendy Wormer, Marlene Guy, Anne, Janice Lawrie, Judy Rowe, Frances Russell, and others with role notes and marks.
The Pir thigh high school announces staff changes effective the new term. Notable departures include senior members M W Sick and others, with replacements and new assignments to be announced soon.
The readable fragment lists daily temperatures and city figures for Adu, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Melbourne plus lunar phase notes. It mentions a 230 pm time, a full moon on Sunday and quarter phases in December and February.
Local notices recount a double funeral implied by deaths of Nan Fevell and Mrs Nankivell in Pirie Hospital after brief illnesses. Tributes speak of a life of community service, with pallbearers drawn from local workers and smelters.
British railway workers end planned strike after accepting a 4d weekly rise with government review promise. Unionists initially sought 1s weekly increase but government intervention secured the compromise. Six weeks remain for potential further increases if a higher rise is not achieved.
Sydney Uilivuranty student Wissen O'Brien, missing since Monday, wandered in the Southern Alps near Yar vengebills. Rescuers located him in a hidden cave and he is safe though fatigued. He had become disoriented after days of wandering. companion G Biien is reported with him and receiving care.
A laundry drier exploded in Adelaide on Thursday, wrecking the shop and injuring employee Pfitener who suffered severe burns to the head and hands. Cause of the blast remains under investigation.
Cheltenham selections include 12.50 Hardy with Oleum Tarcutta Skye Laird 130 Gus Hunidiwup Wane Sade Brus ci Alu 25 Peterhead Welloch Dork Milla French Garland 241 Challenge Gallant Hus t Memory Star Beau Regis 3.15 Benson Dlingerry Cellar Master Sir Tsfahan ASC-Tyisl Mighty Power Elliot Clayner 425 Elings Never Rest Brotiae Court Strotho Flemington 1240 Jungle Baron Scottish Circle Prairie Dance 116 Catani Bandicap Onth in Votan adlebomen 195 Bingsville Rotate Sidon 38 Punch Hundicay Globe King's Call Great Queen 340 Becond Trial Devote David's King Grew Perron ney 420 Benent Handicap Pearl Sueam Mulver Belle Tre Ver Tnowtlis
The works manager described a bright evening for the Broken Hill Smelters staff annual party at Woodward Park with 30 to 400 guests. Colored lights and illuminated trees created a festive atmosphere with refreshments and cheerful guests enjoying the event.
An annual Christmas event at a Rhodesian plant featured a green and white marquee, a Belas band, carols, and speeches by managing director M. Le Baillie and director J. B. Shagkedl. R. M. Wilson led the free and easy programme while Mr Green announced new plants and staff morale improvements.
A garbled text fragment mentions Pirie High School and a Friday night event at town hall. It lists names and titles in a confusion of OCR errors, with references to government requests and individuals named BHD Tisell and Mr Bill Lamp.
Fashion notice announces Exquisite designs featuring fine broderie anglaise dress materials in green and white tones. Rayon dress nets offered in 4 yard pieces for tailored outfits.
See us first for practical and lovely lingerie for ladies and children in every size and shade. London Pride foundation garment strapless belt offers a nipped waist. Also dressings, gowns, slippers, casual shoes, frocks, millinery, coats, and travel cases including kitbags and briefcases. Boys shorts Sanforized and elastic waist in several sizes. Mens shirts, pajamas, and tropical weight fabrics available.
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