Rumored Princess Elizabeth Engagement Stirring Politics
London reports say Cabinet discuss Princess Elizabeth marrying Prince Philip amid denials. The Daily Worker claims a major political battle over the engagement with plans to use royal ties to influence Britain’s grip on Greece and the Mediterranean. The Evening News quotes a high authority denying the engagement.
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London
Sunurday
The
Daily Worker
Princess Elizabeth
Prince Philip of
Greece
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Betyeen
Roys
Britain
Mediterranean
the Evening News
Terrorist Search Leads to Widespread Security Measures
Forces imposed two complete curfews and cut outside and inter-urban telephone lines. They conducted house to house searches for arms and screened residents. All Jewish and Arabic residents across Palestine were barred from key areas as troops fortified security to deter kidnapping.
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Palestine
Nazi Official Hangs Himself In Cell
A former official in the Nazi Ministry of Justice who served among sixteen Nazi judges and prosecutors reportedly hanged himself in his Nuremberg cell. The detainee, named Dr Carl Westyles, faced indictments for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The self-inflicted death occurred while awaiting trial, ending an exposure to the civilian justice system.
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Carl Westyles
Niet Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Justice
Nuremburg Geol
1000 Coal Looters Arrested In Germany
Police arrested about 1000 coal looters across Hamburg and other cities last week. Officers blocked railway points and junctions where trains slowed and looters boarded trucks and dumped tons of coal.
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Germany
Hamburg
Reuters
Hungarian Plot Alleged Arrests in Hungary
Budapest authorities report 53 people charged in a suspected plot to seize power by force and establish a Jewish supremacy by an armed uprising. Official sources indicate a broader crackdown with 66 total arrests.
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Budapest
M. Kately Rajk
the Integor
Hungary
Movs On Way To Moscow In Berlin Dispatch
Berlin dispatch reports a movs movement toward Moscow with Viscount Monto and Fiskd Maral in attendance. The general Siam convoy appeared to be en route, with auter correspondent noting arrival in Berlin.
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Movs
Moscow
Berlin
Fiskd-Maral
Monto
Siam
Auter
British Women Form Transport Club
London reports the formation of the Women's Traffic Club of Great Britain, a wartime era club for women in transport work. Members include airline and railway staff, tram personnel, and safety officials, meeting monthly to discuss transport improvements and assist former service girls into suitable jobs. One member runs a haulage business. another oversees transport at a major canal and gravel operation in Leeds.
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London
Women's Traffic Club of
Great Britain
Durin
Tian Front
Royal Society
Leeds
Britain
Dr Forgan Leaves Pirie for Psychiatry Practice
Dr Sydney Forgan departs Pirie to practice as a psychiatrist on North Terrace Adelaide. He spent years with the Royal Australian Air Force and recently earned the Diploma of Psychiatric Medicine in Sydney, becoming the only practising psychiatrist on North Terrace with that diploma.
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Pirie
Sydney Bo Forgan
Adelaide
North Terrace
O. Lech
Oliver] Leitch
Forgan
Pirie Wi
Wis
Royal Australian Air Force
Len
Sydney
Branford Wins Pirie Rifle Prize at Practise Shoot
Branford led the field to win the Pirie rifle prize at a practice session on Saturday. Ten competitors tested at the 75 yard range with two rounds of empty shots and two demonstrations, while A Branford secured the champion pin.
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A. Branford
Kile Lids
Proposals from Employers for Industrial Peace Policy
In Canberra on Sunday Australasian Council of Employers' Federations president C D A Oberg outlined proposals to curb strikes and enforce industrial law. He urged a compulsory secret ballot for strikes and penalties for violations, faster dispute hearings, and broader tax deductions. He also called for incentive pay, more frequent employer government employee meetings, and tighter union guidelines to reduce absenteeism.
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C. D. A. Oberg
Australasian Council of Employers’ Federations
J. B. Chifley
Oberg
McVicar Maintains Lead In 16 Mile Road Race
Don McVicar won the Pike Cycle Club 16 mile road race on Saturday afternoon with the fastest time of 1y mins 40 secs. Eric Bairstow finished second a wheel ahead of J Whitehead in third, with 21 competitors in the field. Nestor and Higgins crashed near the four mile post. both received aid and were later attended at local surgery.
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Don McVicar
Pike Cycle Club
Eric Bairstow
J. Whitehead
McVicar
Memorial Oval
J. Nestor
C Higgins
Frank Bairstow
Former Pirie Boy Now Knight Receives Congratulatory Letter
A letter to Rev. Stanley H. Mayes of Pirie Congregational Church recalls Dr Hugh Cairns being knighted by the King. It notes a Pirie connection, gratitude for past church work, and memories of Rev. John Chapman. Signed by AFL and W. Cairns, the missive wishes Christmas brightness and New Year peace.
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Hugh Cairns
Pirie
Row
Britain
Stanley H. Mayes
Pirie Congregational Church
Victoria Row
England
Mayes
Port Pirie
John Chapman
Afl
W. Cairns
Wheat ship dispute over tallying clerks heads to arbitration
A dispute over whether one or two sets of tally clerks should load the wheat ship Aldingdale led to a halt in operations. Adelaide Steamship Co. reports only one set, while clerks insist two sets are standard for overseas wheat shipments. The matter was referred to the Commonwealth Arbitration Court for decision as labor actions and a drought affecting grain movements complicate the situation. An upcoming arrival, the River Derwent, will load further cargo for Queensland.
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Pirie
Aldingadle
Pryke
Interstate and
Ovarseas
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Federated Clerks’ Union
Adelaide Steamshi Company
Australian Shipping Board
Eters
Derwent
Port Adelaide
Ouran
Queensland
HS Puddy
Birkc
Adelaide Steamship Company
Leyt
Australian Wheat Board
Puddy
H.D. Krantz
South
Ian Branch
Federated Clerks
Peyke
Aldings
Kratz
49 Years in Railways A Celebrated Farewell to Mr Mellett
The Salomontown loco sheds hosted a retirement gathering for Mr Tom Mellett after 49 years as a railwayman. D E Johnson noted his half century of service across Northern and North Western districts and his role guiding nearly 200 aspiring drivers. Other speakers praised his knowledge and mentorship as colleagues presented a watch inscribed with best wishes.
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Tom Mellett
Eninemnari
Salomontown
Mellett Thatdy
D. E. Johnson
Sf Iie Tafarnal Gallicong
Mellett
Mears
W. Dietman
L. Wallace
Shuntera
J. Glenn
D. Winter
T. Price
Chargemy
Rod
Glen Ghani
W. Muby
Sands HOS Knocks Out Delaney at Newcastle Show
Sydney report from Newcastle last night Leo Sands HOS defeated George Delaney by knockout in the eighth round. In Leichhardt Stadium a wrestling match saw Jack Knight defeat Tom Lurich on points.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Leo Sands Hos
George Delaney
Leichhardt Stadium
Jack Knight
Tom Lurich
Railwaymen Play Tennis In New Club Matches
Railway employes form a tennis association with three teams Broad Standard and Narrow engaging in weekly Railway Club court matches. First results include Broad beating Standard 6-3 with pairs Maynard-Ganley and Holthouse-Curry, plus several 2-6 and 6-4 outcomes among Corrie, Sparkman, Megaw and others.
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Broad
Standard
Maynard
Ganley
Holthouse
Curry
Richards
Cuseck
O'Leary
Chopin
Cusack
2 Survivors Saved From Karla Ship Sinking
In Helsinki a Russian warship rescued 2 survivors of the Great Northern Telegraph Company cable ship Karla which sank in the Gulf of Helsinki early this year. Sixteen crew members are still missing.
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Helsinki
Great Norther Telegraph Company
Karla
Sinc
Gulf of Helsinki
Legal case and match score summary from 1920s docket
Thomas v Boney ud Megaw and Spar kman and Hennessy v Mullins and Donley involve damages and custody with ages 48 61 61 63. Broad 8 sew 6 g times, Standard 4 sets 4 games.
City can have houses why not country
Mr Russell, astonished by round Adelaide building, says country districts are neglected as hundreds of city homes rise. He cites cement and iron shortages to provinces, urging Dedman to intercede and push country housing and fair material distribution. He notes eviction cases and seeks equitable housing nationwide.
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Adelaide
Russell
Mer
Mir Dedman
Pirie
Jamestown
Gladstone
Port Augusta
Cate
Alexander Street
Uwee
Mr. Russell
Wharf Tie Up Next Week
An Australia wide stoppage of waterside workers may be ordered by the Federal council of Waterside Workers Federation on Monday January 13 unless the men receive two weeks annual paid holidays at £8 16s a week.
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Sydney
Federal Council of Waterside Workers’ Federation
Melbourne strike extension threatens power disruption
Sunday reporting notes an unexpected development in the Melbourne gas strike. Railway workers and State Electricity Commission staff support double time for Sunday, the sole issue delaying settlement and risking extended disruption.
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Melbourne
Eletscty Commission
Snow and fog halt search for Byrd plane
Snow and dense fog continued to thwart the search for Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition plane. Nine people were aboard the ill fated craft since December 30 and remain missing as crews work amid whiteout conditions.
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New York
Admi
Byrd
Personalities and Movements in Pirie and Adelaide Community
Mr Hy Dy Krynta chair of the South Australian Federated Clerks Union returns to Adelaide after a Pirie meeting. Constable Rabbich plans Pirie return, Mr E H D Rumnell arrives in Adelaide, Eyre Peninsula trip slated. Mr Arslyn Creech Jones named colonial secretary, former TGWU secretary, age 85. Arthur Greenhalgh, famed showman, to Pirie stay at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr and Mrs Clem Langsford back from Sydney portrait tour. Capt Vic Richards and wife reassigned from Pirie Salvation Army camp to Port Adelaide pending new labor postings. Hospital notes report Mr Martin Connelly admitted. several patients discharged from surgical and other wards.
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Hy Dy Krynta
Ceremy
South Australian
Federated Clerks? Union
Pirie
Adelaide
Aturn Iy
Arthur Greenhalgh
Royal Exchange Hotel
Clem Langsford
Pirte
Sydney Portrait Studios
Vic Richards
Pirie Salvation Avury Cams
Victoria
Port Adelaide
Richards
Salvation Army
Martin Connelly
Pirie Hospital
Messrs
Ci Digiman
K. George
Mess
F.R. Strout
Agnes Street
T. Teylor
Bangor
Majer Desmond Barlow
Young Street
Morris scores patient century in Melbourne test
English hopes fade as Moris scores a patient century for Australia at Melbourne. Yardley and Wright bowl well for England, with Yardley taking key wickets and Bradman driving a steady Australia innings. Crowd of 72,000 watches fourth day as Morris secures his hundred and Australia builds a 307 run lead.
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Melbourne
Exyluedd
Maeris
Australia
Wiekets
Morris
Withent Tod
Edrich
Bedser
Talemen
Yardley
Wright
Bradman
Barnes
Weight
Hassett
Joe Miller
Miller
Hammond
McCool
Outright win for New South Wales in Shield clash
Sydney report details NSW's outright victory over Queensland in the Sheffield Shield as Pettiford took five wickets and Brad three, dismissing Queensland cheaply in the second innings. Carrigan tops scoring with 98. Queensland total contributions include Rogers Saggers Brooks and others.
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Sydney
Pettifort
Brad
Queensland
New South Wales
Carrigan
Rogers
Saggers
Brooks
Morris
C. Saggers
B. Brooks
Cook
Petiford
Young
C Saggers
Mackay
Archer
B. Beath
B. Pettiford
Johnson
St. Saggers
Pettiford Grout
Picnics Return to Popular Weekend Outings in District
Dusty roads and easing travel limits spur a surge in open-air excursions. Inter State Tourist Club members plan a Bris bane overland trip while Norma Wadmore expands Vibe Bus Services to meet demand. Moonva cruises highlight Port Germein Gorge trips with tea and scenic runs, and buses head to Fisherman’s Bay and Port Broughton as weekly outings rebound.
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Virie
Ellendale
Interstate Tourist Club
Brisbane
Norma Wadmore
Vibe Bus Services
Kdown
Wallaroo
Fort Germein
Salvation Army
Pike
Moonva
Port Germein
Germein
Pirie
Fisherman's Bay
Port Broughton
Weather and forecast past and ahead summary
A compact weather bulletin lists yesterday's highs and lows across regions with mixed results. It notes a warm to hot trend in the north and east, followed by a cool change in the far west, with seas described as chiefly slight to moderate and fresh southwest winds.
Schwartz to Meet Sedgman Today in Hard Tennis Test
Port Pirie star Gordon Schwartz advances at Memorial Drive after a comeback win in the singles at the State championships. He faces Victoria’s F Sedgman in a tough test. Schwartz and partner R Lock were eliminated in the doubles as L Brodie and Sedgman won the title.
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Adelaide
Gordon
Schwartz
Port Pirie
Memorial Drive
F. Sedgman
Victoria
F. Lonergan
R. Lock
L. Brodie
Sedgman
Gaednar Mulroy
Bill Talbert
HA. Hillier
D. Davidson
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L McInerney
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Bo Meschke
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Thompson
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C Mitchell
N. Zubriniek
ET. Martin
J. Norton
A Me
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Pirie Boy
Waterfront Labor
Clerks’ Union
NEW Associatio
D.C. Rabbich
E HD
Rumnell
Mier
Eyre Peninsula
Arslyn Creech Jones
Colonies
Rusken College
Oxford
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Moris
Wansley
Beedhmen
C. Evans
B. Yardley
B. Yancy Hassett
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Hammond McCool
Hutton Lexou
Nsw
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Wates
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