Proposed Industrial Expansion in Pirie Involves Electricity Supply
Premier T Playford says defeat of the Electricity Trust Bill in the Legislative Council does not end Pirie industrial expansion plans. He notes the scheme relies on electric supply from a private venture and government works, with continued investigation into viability and related projects like Inver, while Broken Hill Associated emphasizes favorable pricing and sheltering the venture from political defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Council
Adelaide
Pirie
T. Playford
Privinlon Sly Annie House
Northern Army
Ayford Sid Hat Establishment
Eoply
Inver
Met Hanene
Broken Hill
Concert And Prize Presentation At Crystal Brook
In Crystal Brook Hall a crowded school concert featured performances by Kevin Crouch Nanette Peake and Betty Nepton among others. After four years head teacher Mr Gil was farewelled as prizes were awarded to many students in a ceremony led by Mr McLeod and Mrs Baker.
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Crystal Brook Hall
McLeod
Kevin Crouch
Nanette Peake
Betty Nepton
Darewell
Gil
Whyalla
Crystal Brook School
Messrs
Vohilie
Baker
Welfare
Joy Wilkin
Sheila Dinon
Keade TX
Tiller
Blaise Curnow
Joy Govan
Jainifer Clark
Goven
Nanette Yewke
Rosemary Prost
Janet Pope
Davie Porter
Graham Annear
UVF
Talbot
Rodney Gill
Janette Balantyne
Glinier Martin
Pancropt Prost
Catherine Davidson
Pat Phillis
Grabane Brown
Keww Gaulte
National Service Center Opens in Sydney for Unemployed
Sydney today saw the first May gut operation at the National Service Offices for those affected by power restrictions. About £81,000 in claims were posted with 40,000 applicants, including 4,000 in major districts Fort Kemblea Wollongong and New canthe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
National Service
Princially Fort Kembla
Wollongong
Newcanthe
Tennis Win For Gordon Schwartz
Gordon Schwartz of Pirie won a tennis match in Adelaide against Alan Sarria with set scores 3 1 6 3. Tom Warhart and Max Goree beat Sedgman and Slater in a 66 game doubles match spanning nine ten minutes, with one deuce call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Gord Schwartz
Pirie
Alan Sarria
Junine Wiyo Sade
Tom Warhart
Max Greer
Deuce
Sedgman
K Slater
Stronger Measures in Java Urged by British Leader
General Christison calls on Indonesian leaders to cooperate in Java and netherlands east indies to restore law and order. He outlines aims to curb terrorists and ensure prisoner of war rescue while warning of daily casualties and urging activation of peace preservation units to prevent further outrages.
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London
Christison
Netherlands East Indies
Java
Notte Mos
Gisie
Ailey Cordui
Juan Jaya
Euterius
Teaving
Finger Injury on Steamer Keke Rauga
Matthew Byrne a greaser on the steamer Keke rauga had a finger crushed in the engine room. He was removed to Pirie Hospital and admitted to surgical ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Byrne
Iris Jett
Pirie Hospital
Queensland and South Australia Draw in Sheffield Shield Opener
Adelaide reports a drawn Sheffield Shield match as Queensland totaled 370 in reply to South Australia's 395. South Australia finished 110 for 1 in an unfinished second innings. Wickets top scorers and bowlers are listed with multiple players named across both sides.
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Adelaide
Queensland
South Australia
Wall
Broadway
Benhman
Melbourne Test Drawn After Tight Sydney Strike
Melbourne match ends in a draw with storied innings by Barnes and Saggers. Detailed score lines show New South Wales and Victoria sharing honours as bowlers claim multiple wickets and late resistance stretches the game to a close.
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New South Wales
Lrossatt
Ands
Tribe
Barnes
Reer
B. Tribe
Jo Moroney
Saggers
Vales Sumdrits
Julaison
Sievers
Johnson
Fothergil
Bole
Tamlyn
Corrs big coal for South Australia and ship arrivals
Corrs big coal for South Australia reaches Osborme with the Ellaroo. the Baron Maclay docks after 7 am. South Australian Gas Company has only a brief road test supply remaining as the ships berthed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrs
South Australia
Ellaroo
Osborme
Baron Maclay
South Australian Gas Company
Cheltenham Racecourse
Australian Workers’ Union
New South Wales
Nin
Tasmania
Sunday School Party At Crystal Brook
A Sunday School party at Crystal Brook featured Father Christmas presenting prizes and sweets. Teachers were thanked, with performances including piano solos by Cole and a banjo by Norton, plus games and community singing. Special prizes went to Betty Norton, Rosemary Manhews, Chris Formeaux, Heather Govan, Graham Bryne, Reg Cole, Geoffrey Baker, and Mostyn Bryden.
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Jjidrey
Crystal Rook
Hare
Ut England
Institut
Christmas
Haskard
Norio
Ligubet Cole
Ray Norton
Annear
Pia
Betty Norton
Rosemary Manhews
Chris Formeaux
Heather Govan
Graham Bryne
Badger Bryne
Reg Cole
Geoffrey Baker
Mostyn Bryden
St. St Charel
Lea Braddock
Betty
Raby Norton
Elizabeth
Reg
Tole
Pam
Tony
Burin Wut
Mostyn Brydon
Joy
Dean
MaeGovern
Frank
Daws
Geraldine Tait
Roger Les Braddock
Ruth Ellis
Bryden
Greig
Urgeio
Foreign Ministers Conference Ends After 12 Hour Session
The British AP reports the Moscow meeting closed at 3 30 a m with ministers clearing up details. Mr Byrnes said the conference had been very cordial and that there is hope of settlement of their problems in a friendly way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Associated Press
Byrnes
Four Power Control For Japan
Four power talks in Moscow result in a plan to form a central council for joint decision making on Japan. The move aims to manage security and ensure shared oversight of atomic research and related power structures amid postwar adjustments.
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New York
Hursday Haile Kutstan
Winssington Curres Wuilent
New Yorke
Gimes
Karis
Murkign
Voetting
Moscow
Botuursponen
Centrol Casnell
Fap
Deeck Authority
Wind Nativne Urganisation
Trucks Sold in New Guinea at 110 Pounds Each
In Sydney a report notes 900 trucks purchased for 110 pounds each by the Commonwealth Disposals Commission for New Guinea. Senator W P Ashley, Minister of Supply, calls the price fair given the trucks’ condition. Over 40 winter vehicles at Lae were inspected and accepted by buyers from the mainland, deemed suitable only for wrecking due to severe rust and repairs needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Commonwealth Disposals Commission
New Guinea
W. P. Ashley
Lae
Old umpire recalls Pirie football days and O Connor
A veteran umpire from Pirie recounts his football era with South Australia and Western Australia, praising peers like Alec Cotter and Dickey Rew. He notes war injuries, life in Adelaide, and ties to the local game as he recalls the sport’s past glamour and key clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betyyeey
Natelline Fraice
Nuva
South Australia
Dickey’ Rew
Pirie
Teague
Mick
O'Conner
Assutidtien
Aeek
Associa
O'Connor
H M A S Pirie Set for Port Visit and Civic Events
H M A S Pirie due at 2 pm Wednesday at Queen's Wharf after arriving from Wallaroo. Five officers and eight other ranks aboard. Civie entertainment committee led by Mayor and town officials plans receptions, dances, open ship inspections, and social events through January 9 with local clubs and Missions to Seamen coordinating hospitality.
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Pirie
Wallaroo
Queen's Wharf
Civie Entertainment Committee
J. H. S. Leahey
Pirie Club
Pirie Yacht Club
Mills
Thread
Pike
Bhlas
Excelsior
Ellen and
Mary-Elie Srevets
Pie Club
Austral
Czone
Mernday
Aferican
Lui Petion
Fivie
Returned Service
Men’s League
the Hills
Vit
Petral
Threadgold
The
Visiting ships endure extreme heat at prime time
Report from the Recorder staff on two vessels, Kekevign and Sainspring, in port as heat topped 100 degrees. Capt Lawson notes ships faced sweltering decks with limited ventilation, sailors sunburned and mosquitos scarce, and sulphur fumes from nearby smelters adding to the misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Kekevign
Layvsom
Bek Angels
Amanbees
Lawson
Pirie Food for Britain Fund Update
After 31 days since the appeal began in Pirie the average daily donation reached £15 5/ a day. The fund total stood at £675 6/1 last night with food parcels accepted at the town hall and cash donations at the Recorder Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Pirie
We Town Hall
Recorder” Office
Food for Britain Appeal initial contributions listed
The record shows a National Lodge No 12 instalment and several contributors including 550 Adelaide Stevedoring Co 500 for Mr. R. Humphries and family 200 Rev E and Mrs Leneon 160 F Quinn 100 Crystal Brook West Lutheran Church with a total to date of 265 6 1.
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Prev
RAOB
National Lodge
Adelaide Stevedoring Co
Progress of Other Funds and Related Appeals
Progress of Other Funds RED CROSS APPEAL and POW relief acknowledged with £15 385 125. Waterside Workers Federation collection at Mrs A Robrsheim senior and 306 E H Green. Total to date £16 406 195. RSL BUILDING FUND acknowledged with Modernaire dance 7910. Total to date 22 40 600.
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RED Cross
P.O.W
Waterside Workers Federation
RSL
Prey
New Racing Track Plan Spurs Interest in Future Efforts
The article outlines a proposal by Superintendent Th. 1 KR Willine of INL Assocated Smyelters and Paltway of Isle Raving to develop an efficient racing and trotting track. Officials study existing tracks, note swampy conditions, and seek American approval and technical data on land layout and water depth before advancing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willine
Isle
Wess
South Park
Rountey
Wilkes
Agua Gallente
Williams
United States
Rain Brings Warmth End of Heatwave in December
After days of record heat and dust, Boxing Day brought a heavy cloud front and rain that cooled the region. By 9 a.m. three showers had transformed the air while temperatures peaked at 76 and later fell to 66 as rainfall pushed the December total to 186 points. The yearly total reached 1,416 points, with monthly figures listed for January through December and historical 1939–1945 comparisons.
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Tyler
Solomontown
Dereminr
Webber
Potal
Pirie River mailbag mystery under police search
A police party led by Imp LG J Merrett searched Pirie River by motor launch for a mailbag missing since last Friday from Ellen Street Railway Station. Contents were recovered and partly dried at Adelaide, but the bag itself remains missing.
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Imp LG J
Merrett
Thorugh
Pirie River
Ellen [Street
Eady
Adelaide
Western Australian servicemen walk off parade ground
About 1000 Western Australian servicemen walked off the Yee Rongpilly Camp parade ground after being told no arrangements existed for their return to Western Australia. The veterans, arriving from Borneo a fortnight ago, vow to repeat the action daily until a satisfactory departure date is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srisbane
Thursay
Lighting-up Times and Local Temperatures Summary
Fragmentary weather and schedule notes list evening lighting times and temperatures. OCR reads inconsistent figures for maximum and minimum temperatures and scattered names, places, and numbers, with unclear context and several typos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sum
Sum Fisey, SA
Moon Phases and Early January Coupon List
A compact calendar mixed with shopping and train notes outlines the January lunar phases from new moon on the first to last quarter on the 25th and lists limited time coupons for meat tea sugar and butter ending January 13. Train and shopping schedules show daily routes and shop closures for today and the week ahead with partial service details.
Christmas Dinner at Staging Camp for Western Australian Troops
After a dusty trip from Western Australia United States service personnel arrived at Pirie staging camp on Christmas Day to find a complete poultry and plum pudding dinner. Col Hill praised Capt Gamble and staff for catering the troops. Silent Night was sung as a Navy pianist accompanied the carol. Flags draped tables while flowers decorated the scene with Sgt Major Tuxworth and Cpl Angel assisting. Mesdames Lethbridge Burton Kerin Tuxworth and Browne helped ensure guest comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Pirie
Ute
Col. Hill
Gamble
Staf
Howers
M. Burton
J. Kerin
Tuxworth
Browne
Electric Light Cricket Second Satainae at Crystal Brook
Crystal Brook hosted Electric Light Cricket with results showing Town 1578, Waterworks 355, Services 568, do Services 328 in a latest tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Town
Whyalla Commission Prolonged 7 Month Quarters and Future Plans
The Whyalla Town Commission entered a seven month lull after its first meeting, planning to reconvene in January to tackle major rail issues and protests. The body has dealt with office duties, contracts, town rating, Lands Department talks, and projects from immunisation to tourism. Proposed £20,000 foreshore works await commission oversight next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
Earty
Cesion
Whyabes
Soratch
Poe
Lands Department
Unaura
Britain
Commission
Caldwell Courtmartial Next Month
Caldwell will be tried at the RAAF station Bradfield Park toward the end of next month on charges arising from alleged liquor trading at Morotai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Wll
Bradfield Park
Morotai
Local resident stricken by rheumatic fever seeks recovery
Personal note reports Dus Cunlashan of Trew in Solomontown confined to his bed with rheumatic fever. He shows slight improvement. Miss Jon Se phen of Kline attended. Rev L W Brock of Central Bays Church to begin annual vacation on Wednesday.
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Cunlashan
Trewin Road
Solomontown
Jon Se
Kline
Gill
Schunthe
L. W. Brock
Central Bayes Courch
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GR. O'Connor
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Victoria
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Food For Britain Appeal
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Adellaide
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Hyalla Commission
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