Threadgold Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday and Long Public Service
W H Threadgold mayor of Pirie marked his sixtieth birthday and long service to the town. A former state representative, he served 24 years on the Pirie Town Council and 13 years as chief magistrate. He has led civic projects, wartime efforts, and local charities while balancing varied prior employments and family life.
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W. H. Threadgold
Pirle
Pirie
Threadgold
O'Halloran Hill
Threshold
George ‘Threadsuid
St. Mary's
Daystead
Brighton Cement Company
Norton Summit
Auldana
Magill
John Moore
Firie
Lacey
J. C. Fitzgerald
Bridget Walsh
James Walsh
Selormontown
Stocium Se Oe Pres
ALP
Red Cross Society
Fathers’ Association
Liquid’ Fuel Control Board
Pirie Ambulance Committee
Pirie Football Association
Solomontown
Chamber of Commerce
Hitler’s Last Will and Marriage Certificate Found
British intelligence uncover Hitler documents dated April 9 1945 including a political testament to the German people a letter to Dovnitz and a marriage certificate to Eva Braun. The files claim Hitler sought to shoulder responsibility for the war and fate of Britain and Jewry while awaiting surrender.
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Stare Hitler
Eva Braun
Munich
Dovnitz
Tris
Hitler
Britain
America Guarding Atomic Secret
Washington Sunday report says President Truman assured unofficially that no American atomic secret will be disclosed until a security system is in place and effective.
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Washington
Truman
Plans for World Peace Meeting in London January
A Sunday summit in London gathers military leaders and officials to discuss international security and efforts toward lasting peace. Attendees from multiple nations convene to coordinate a future armed force and cooperative defense plans.
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London
Demand That German Industrialists Be Tried
Mr. Russell Nixon, deputy director of the Allied division handling external assets in Germany, has demanded the trial of German industrialists as war criminals and alleged that pressure forced his department to release several Fabcen leaders after interrogation.
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Lunos
Russell Nixon
Allied
Rarid i Germany
Fabcen
Dutch Troops Arrive in Java for Guard Duties
The text reports a battalion task force arriving at Lanjoeng Wrivk in Java to take guard duties for the East Indies. British headquarters noted revised troop dispositions and mentions about 4009 troops awaiting embarkation for the Netherlands East Indies.
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BATAV
Uuuay
Ay Lanjoeng
Halla
America
New Textile Verhoy Promises Higher Resistance
Berlin reports a scandled textile development as the rescarull dypartment at Vata reatie work unveils a new textile named verhoy. It is claimed to be more resistant than natural fibers, signaling a potential advance in material science.
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Berlin
Vatareatie
Fia
Verhoy
Spain warns outsiders interference will not be tolerated
Madrid reports that the Spanish Council of Ministers under Franco issued a note declaring foreign interference in Spain’s internal affairs intolerable. The note accuses enemies of an insidious campaign funded by gold and jewels valued at 40 million pounds looted in the civil war and vows Spain will isolate itself from those with distorted views of international relations.
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Madrid
Spanish Council of Ministers
Franco
Spain
Span
Uneasiness Over Persia at Moscow Conference
London reports growing worry over Persia as a Persian representative was allowed to present its case at the Moscow conference despite a 1942 treaty granting Persia the right to be heard when Big Three discussions concern her affairs.
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Moscow
London
Turkey
Persia
Bright cricket in Adelaide
Adelaidan cricket fans watched Australia and Sri Lanka play in Adelaide as Australia's bowlers and batsmen produced a lively display. Whitington top scored with 77 not out and 12 fours, while Dod L took key wickets. stands and late runs kept the crowd engaged despite a challenging chase.
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Adelaldn Sundas
Somli Australia
Aidelanty Salses
Mepper
Webhowil Dowland
Benton
Poewer
Stafford
West Bosie
Explosion at Captain's Flats shocks mining township
Police say gulignite fed the sensational blast near Canberra wrecking two buildings and injuring none seriously. Sixty billiards players escaped unharmed as investigators probe motive with 4 dozen sticks of gelignite found under a ton load.
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Sydney
Captain’ Flats
Canberra
Barber
Disturbances In Korea Sparked by Trusteeship Fears
In Seoul yesterday workers walked off jobs while police lagged and banks closed as mobs attacked American troops in a surge of unrest linked to rumors Korea may be placed under trusteeship.
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Seoul
Schwartz Remains In Handicap Doubles
ADELAIDE Sunday Pres representation in the State tennis championships at Meadard Deve eliminated Gordon Schwartz with Ly J Mehaffey in the men's doubles. The pair defeated D Cook and W Case 6 3 5 6 6 0 to stay alive in the handicap event. Bonner and Warhurst beat Sehiwarte and Mehaffey 6 3 15 4 to reach the doubles final while Schwartz exited the singles.
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Adelaide
Meimard
Death Of Mr C. V Jervis
Death of Mr C. V Jervis reported with brief funeral details. Notices note his residence, date and place of death, and indicate services will be announced. The notice appears in a local cemetery or church publication with standard obituary wording.
Hospital patients list at Pirie Hospital ward
Several local residents are admitted across Pirie Hospital wards over the weekend. Mr W. Brustolin of Charles Street Pirie West and Mr O J Sandery of Pirie West are in the surgical ward, while Mr S Mingis is in the surgical ward and Mrs F Siegmann of Pirie West is improving in the women's ward. Mr A Morrison of Moorhouse Solumnetown is a medical ward patient. Mr A S Johnson of Westley Street Pirie West suffers abrasions from a motorcycle spill and is in the surgical ward. Mr A Twilley was admitted Saturday to the medical ward with illness and temporary layoff from the surgical ward.
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Malaris
W. Brustolin
Charles Street
Pirw West
Pirie Hospital
S. Mingis
A. H. Twilley
O. J Sandery
Pirie West
Alan Morrison
Moorhouse
Solumemtown
A. S. Johnson
Westley Street
F. Siegmann
Falconer
Right Centuries in Pirie Mystery Ledger
Fragmentary notes recount numbers and dates tied to a Pirie ledger or clocking record. Entries include figures like 110 dews and 42 ved, with references to December dates and a yearly high. The text is garbled, showing dates from November to December and unclear event details.
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Ultieg
Hooliganism In Singapore Reported In Turbulent Session
Unclear fragmentary note describes unrest in Singapore with references to police action and public disorder. The text is garbled and incomplete, but suggests clashes or crowd trouble and official responses during a tense period.
Trains Schedule Altered Between Pirie and Adelaide
The timetable shows three trains weekly in each direction with services from Pirie to Adelaide and return trips on specified days. Affected services include a 7.50 departure, a 6.30 pm return on Mondays and Wednesdays, and extra trams on Prick during holidays.
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Pi Voor
Holhocine
Pirie
Abegtane
Austone
Sam Pam
Adelaide
Prick
Car Crashes Into Two Fences in Pirie West
A motor car driven by Mederick Kemp collided with two fences in York Road near Cockburn Street. The bumper and body were damaged but no one was injured. Mrs HL Hobby of Pine West and others were occupants. Constables Wehr and Shillabeer are investigating.
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Candens
Nooody
Pirie West
ILIS
Mederick Kemp
Iron Knob
HL Hobby
Tenth
Pine West
Karavas
York Road
Cockburn Street
LE. Wehr
F Shillabeer
German Submarine's Fatal Mistake
A wartime reminiscence describes a German submarine surfacing amid an Allied convoy to recharge, leading to disastrous consequences. The account, relayed by Robert R. N. Laing, second wireless operator on the freighter Samspring, notes missteps, allied response, and the submarine’s eventual fate as part of the naval war narrative.
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Robert R. N. Laing
Samspring
Man Clings to Aeon's Propeller Rescued at Wharf
A crew member clung to the Aeon’s propeller near the gantries on Friday night. A rescue was mounted with a life buoy, rope, and a ladder after a man refused to assist. Firelight aided the scene as another crewman helped bring him to safety. He said he and another man had signed on as replacements for the Ikerang at Smelters Wharf and were evacuated for treatment. The vessel departed Pirie bound for Smelters Wharf the following morning.
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Wyhen
Imeantine Messrs
Aienwhun
M Detinar Teuretskers
Hachors Board
Gaviiies
J. Brooks
Harbors Fund
Ifebuoy
Aean
Brooks
Smelters Wharf
Pirie
Sudden Passing at 49 Mr Nelson Wales McVicar
An untimely death at age 49 of Nelson Wales McVicar stunned his family and community. He died suddenly at work after a long career with his father in timber mills and later civil service. the hearse and tributes from Pine Grove and local groups followed his Pine Gene church service.
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Nelsom Wales McVicar
Sears
Bettie East
Jamestown
Hedanibeey
Nestor
Batali
Haurke
Liv Queensland
Aichi Shere
Kolin Brown
Jellione Street
Dice South
Sey Lawson
Iery
Messrs
Trosihous
Teeloar
Morgan
Melwoh
Holessteathia
Pirie Gyele Club
Anitah
Day to Day Weather Summary From Historic Record
The document lists coastal region temps with city values and forecasts. It notes yesterday maxima, city readings such as Adelaide 96.7 and Melbourne 8, plus state forecast at 9 pm and barometer reading 8.90 s.m. Valuable for historical climate context.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Pirie
Storm Damage at Beach Sparks Jetty Debate in Salomontown
Yesterday residents of Salomontown Beach faced jetty damage from a storm. The Liqurovement Committee met to discuss rebuilding or repairing the damaged jetty and approved two modernized方案 including a potential pitty project. Funds are urgently needed and a gala on January 28 is planned to aid fundraising with Dr G K Williams among the attendees.
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Salomontown Beach
Ata
Te Kigskaft
Mayer
Lave
G K. Williams
Tyres and Petrol Missing From Hume Steel Premises
Two secondhand car tyres and tubes size 30 by 31 and four gallons of petrol were reported missing from Hume Steel premises at the corner of Wandearah and Eymond roads. Mr W J Veagne caretaker reported the incident to Pine police. Enquiries are being made by plainclothes constable de Wehr.
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Trom Fe Aus
Hume Steel
Wandearah
Eymond
W. J. ‘Veagne
Wandearalroud
de Wehr
Christmastime car troubles overwhelm one area
Harry Colley of the Royal Automobile Association reports a busier Christmas period than since the war with motorists seeking repairs. He notes many cars had stood idle, engines revived with a "box of oaks" and calls from anxious owners. He overhead lines about cooling systems and carburetors, then hurried home to check messages.
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Christias
Harry Colly
Royal Automobile Association
Pirie
Recorder
Colley
Solomontown
Hugers
Mr. Olley
Hughes
Butler's Bridge
Warnertown
Franco Russian Trade Agreement Reached in Washington
Washington reports a Franco Russian trade pact aims to boost yearly commerce with favored nation status provisions. The agreement includes establishment of trade missions and Cheti provisions to facilitate bilateral commerce.
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Washington
Eykrance
Russia
Trae
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