Fortnight bulletin records measles leading SA infections
The Central Board of Health in South Australia reports the two weeks ending December 19 with 93 new infectious disease cases. Measles tops the list, followed by scarlet fever eight cases, tuberculosis fourteen, and poliomyelitis, both in the metropolitan area. New Year greetings note ten bowlers invited by Walter L. Giles, North Western Bowling Association secretary, who now joins the local telephone exchange with Pirie 850.
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Central Board of Health
South Australia
Walter L. Giles
North-Western Bowling A Association
Regent Street
Risdon Park
Pirie
Mother and Son Found Dead in Bendigo Tragedy
In Condon Street Bendigo a woman Kathleen Melling aged 33 and her 10 year old son John were found shot dead on a bed. A rifle lay nearby with a pouch of bullets. the husband slept in another room. The two younger children slept elsewhere and Mrs Melling had likely lived in Whealth for some time.
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Melbourne
Condon Street
Awd
Kathleen Melling
John Melling
Lyme
Melling
French Union Losses in Laos Reported by Vietminh Radio
Vietminh Radio in Hong Kong said three days of fighting ended with the Laotian Peoples Liberation Army annihilating and taking prisoner 2200 French Union troops. They also reported capture of four artillery pieces 35 transport vehicles 10 gun tractors and a large quantity of ammunition and military equipment.
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Hong Kong
Vietminh Radio
Laotian Peoples Liberation Army
Car collides with cow on Pirie Port Broughton road
A late night collision on Pirie Port Broughton road left a car badly damaged after hitting a wandering cow. The driver escaped injury. Local authorities noted the incident occurred about 18 miles from Pirie.
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Pirie-Port Broughton Road
Pirie
Pirie Man Remanded On Driving Charge
Lincoln Ray Davidson of Jelli vue street Solomontown was remanded until January 12 on a December 4 charge of driving a utility while intoxicated and unable to control the vehicle. The appearance before Mr We Qiles in Pirie Court of Summary Jurisdiction was noted.
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We Qiles
Pirie Court
Lincoln Ray Davidson
Jellivue Street
Solomontown
Fire consumes Wirth's Olympia in Melbourne causing £70,000 damage
Fire swept through the main stadium at Wirth's Olympia in South Melbourne yesterday, destroying a flimsy wood and iron building within minutes. Firefighters saved animals, but four monkeys and a pet dog died. police suspect an electrical fault sparked the blaze and caused extensive damage to nearby structures including the Trocadero Dance Palais.
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Wirth
Olympia
Melbourne
Australia Favored in Davis Cup Challenge Round at Kooyong
Melbourne observers expect Australia to win 3-2 or 1-4 in the Davis Cup opener at Kooyong. Rosewall and Head, both 19, face first match nerves as experts note Australia’s strength after final practice. Rosewall’s showing against Selgman marked him as the most improved player.
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Melbourne
Australia
Kooyong
Rosewall
Head
Roovene
Had J
McGregor
Frank Selgman
St John Ambulance Brigade Leader Reports Busy Year
A R May of Phri St John Ambulance Brigade announced a busy year with 101 functions attended and 120 cases handled on public duty. Members also attended 44 private events, aided by generous donations from many supporters and organizations.
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A. R. May
Phri
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Hee
St. John
Sid Mr. May
Mark's Cathedral
Piru Trottine
Hockey Association
Junor Football Association
Gedde Picnic
Reinsmen’s Association
BAAS
Amteur Swimming Club
Corporation Employes' Picnic Committee
Boccer Association
Applls War Memorial Fund
Qgone
Austral Theatres
R. D. Hammill
Max Degenhardt
Rescued From Lifeboats After Freighter Breakup Near Newfoundland
In the North Atlantic about 12 hours after the Swedish freighter Oklahoma of 5914 tons broke in two off Newfoundland, four lifeboats carried 43 survivors including a 24 year old stewardess. Rescue came early today as weather and sea conditions limited details from radio reports.
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New York
Surtees Orty
North Atlantic
Newfoundland
Waran
Oklahoma
Dyer
C S S M in Pirie campaign and children's service
The C S S M in Pirie led a youth campaign with 9 men and 6 workers visiting Pirie during Christmas to extend its movement. University students and teachers join the effort, paying their own way to reach children and boost Sunday school attendance. A film screening of Dust or Destiny is planned, and local teams from Kineyston Park, Brighton, Port Pirie, Streaky Bay will continue outreach with competitions and Christian messaging.
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Wienevar
Pirie i
Sulumitown
Bevel
H. A. Brown
Khe
Ten
Kineyston Park
Brighton
Victor Harris
Port Shuiul Ceduna
Jd Streaky Bay
Cael Perennes
Vwiadts
Pirie
Fined for Disorderly Behaviour in Pine Court
Bartlett Francis Willis of Park Street Selowontown was fined £2 with 7/6 costs in Pine Court of Suit Jurisdiction before Mer W for disorderly behaviour on Saturday.
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Pine Court of Suit
Mer. W. Tiles
Bartlett Francis Willis
Park Street
Selowontown
Royal Couple Attends Church Service in Auckland
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attend Morning Prayer at Cathedral Church of St Mary in Auckland. The small congregation offers prayers for the royal family as crowds line the gates, police ease barriers, and spectators witness the royal visit amid a Pacific tour film display.
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Alarlans
Ueen Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
St. Mary
Jn Wu
Akarawa Maori Mission
Auckland
Sahail
Government
Eluret
Luke
Lust
Piik Qeen Ape
Tare Lave
Reval Cinerea
Queen
Suva
Tonga
Early Morning Crash In Pirie Leaves Several Injured
A collision occurred at the Norman vid Florence street intersection in Pirie between a car driven by Simpkin Come and another vehicle. Passengers Mrs Britn and Mm G Johnsen suffered minor injuries while Mr Clarence E L Pay lich from Pirie West was admitted to Pirie Hospital with injuries to a leg. The car sustained heavy damage.
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Seminarry
Simpkin Come
Fifth Street
Pirie Wet
Frederik Cre Brine
Broad Creek
Norman Vid
Florence
Pirie
Britn
Mm. &. G. Johnsen
John Street
Pirie South
Clarence EL Paylich
Pirie West
Wee
Piri Hospital
Road Work Reports in Pire Wards by Acting Engineer Rutgers
Acting engineer Rutgers reports extensive paving and grading in Pire wards. Goode road resurfacing with bitumen underway with multiple streets graded rolled or surfaced including Ninth Vitti Halmoralail and others.
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Pire
Cowie
A. Rutgers
Varius
Ninth
Vitti
Statl
Halmoralail Senate
Cuilers
Buttenck Street
Willian
Knapch
Solomon Aay
North Wean Street
Frederick Road
Lil Steret
Wallaroo Debates Bulk Handling at Final Council Meeting
Mayor Clarke indicated a public meeting early next year to discuss bulk handling at Wallaroo. Clarke favored bulk handling as a progressive port bringing trade with limited job loss, while Pirie warned of job losses and the town potentially becoming a ghost jet if silos and handling moved elsewhere.
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Wallaroo
Clarke
Tony
Pirte
Wallanoo
Trike for Polio Boy Brings Joy and Help
A post polio boy received a chair driven tricycle to aid mobility at home. Neighbors and local groups including the Slap Bowlanakers Association responded quickly to the appeal. Helpers delivered a red scooter and gifts to the family in Pirie West, including clothing for girls Margaret and Heather and a doll reward for Christmas.
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Loniing Lee
Whea
Apiwal
Jum
Che Oserength
Mendel
Bowlanakers Associ
Swifcl
Adelaide
Samy Girk
Wud Ley
Judah Amy Watts
Trevor John Watts Kousins
Pirie West
Ube Recordec
Saul
Viel
Trevor
Robinson
Ter
Waei
Siwo
Mwake
Christy
Tommy
Nativity Scene On Front Lawn Draws Visitors
Between Christmas Eve and last week, visitors saw a beautifully arranged Nativity scene on the front lawn of Mr J M iarnagt at 52 The Terrace. The manger glowed with electric globes and included Joseph Mary and the Christ Child with animals while a large white display stood at the entrance.
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Wight
Pirie
Stemmes
J. Miarnagt
Bethlehem
Joseph
Stary
Christmas hospital visit brings cheer to patients
At Pinte Hospital on Christmas morning Federal Sports Club hosted Father Christmas who distributed gifts to wards. Board chairman Mr Impett thanked supporting organizations and spoke of staff challenges and planned staff increases, with progress on nurses’ quarters and a new store.
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Lhiery
Usial
Pinte Hospital
Federal Sports Clut
Postire
Jevers Valdwin
Father Christmas
Tir
LG. Tassie Erica Verindvndents
A. Sawtell
Mrr. Claympett
Namagenent
Federal
Olaf
Mrr. Impett
Reilross Sooty
OWA St John Nurs Imprdsession
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Tennyson Playground
Art. Imypert
I Ont Hospital
Bs der Rollisen
Mr Scantlebury
We Mekavip
Linpett Sans Uianked Vederal Sports Club
Frank Dite
Federal Sports Club
K. H. Heaship
Dite
Hole tops 226 in South Australia innings
South Australia resumed 5/321 with Graeme Hole on 226 for six, reaching 171 in his latest innings and facing dismissal by Flynn. Queensland struggled to 132-2 at stumps, with strong bowling from Horsnell and Wilson reducing the visitors.
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South Australia
Graeme Hole
Flynn
Queensland
Harvey
Grout
Horsnvll
Drennan
Toovey
Marekay
Wilson
Mackay
Minour Af
Drew
Cums
Horsnell
Favell
Burge
B. R. Archer
Stevens
C. BR
Asie
Hole
114 BODIES RECOVERED IN NZ RAILWAY TRAGEDY
Wellington reports 114 bodies recovered from the Tangiwai disaster with 73 identified and 52 still missing as rescue teams using packhorses tractors and sledges press on. Mount Ruapehu floodwaters caused the Christmas Eve crash near a broken bridge leaving 275 aboard.
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Wellington
Tangiwai
Mr.MacDonald
Defence
Wangaehu
Mount Ruapeha
Wangahu
MacDonald
Cyril Ellis
Grant
New Zealand
Christmas Dinner Eight Miles Up
London dispatch describes a BOAC jet cruising at 500 mph eight miles high over Southern India between Colombo and Basra. Despite minus 65 degrees outside, the cabin remained warm and festive as passengers shared a Christmas dinner in the stratosphere.
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London
B.O.A.C. Ae
India
Colombo
It Is No Holiday Without The Recorder
While in Adelaide readers can obtain The Recorder at the Adelaide Railway Station Bookstall or have it posted to their holiday address. The paper is pitched as an enjoyable holiday companion for travelers arriving by train.
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Adelaide
Botton
the Recorder
Day To Day Weather and Temperatures Report
This edition lists lighting times for the day and tomorrow with sun rise and set details. It records peak and low temperatures for Friday and Saturday, plus yesterday’s city temperatures in Adelaide Perth Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Hobart. Barometer reading yesterday at 5 PM. The agricultural forecast predicts fine mild to warm weather with light to moderate southeast to northeast winds and rising temperatures.
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Capital City
Adelaide
Perth
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Hobart
Explanations May Continue In Korea
South Korea's Foreign Minister Pyun Yung Tal expressed surprise and shock at the United States plan to withdraw two divisions from Korea as the initial move toward progressive reduction. The comment was made in Seoul today.
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Seoul
Pyun Yung Tal
Korea
Ribands Defeats Captain Sandy in Melbourne Cup heat
Ribands the Sydney champion pacer won the £3000 A Gunter Cup at Melbourne Showgrounds by 20 yards, setting a new mile gait record of 2.81-5 for 124 furlongs. Captain Sandy, with C Allen driving, finished second after a strong challenge, starting at 8 to 1 while Ribands went off 5 to 4 favorite.
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A. J. Howard
Sandy
Melbourne Showgrounds
Ribands
Sydney
Melbourne
Moodlight
C. Allen
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