Australia Clinches Non Permanent UN Security Seat
London Sunday Australia became a non permanent member of the United Nations Security Council after Canada withdrew in a two stage ballot. Brazil Egypt Mosico Poland Netherlands Canada and Australia competed with Australia securing 28 votes on first tally before the final outcome. Russia seeks to avoid secret ballots and would prefer postponement while praising Dr Spass for fair conduct of the proceedings.
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London
Australia
United Nations Security Council
Canada
Leiting
United States
Russia
China
France
Security Council
Brazil
Egypt
Mosico
Poland
Netherlade
Fistiast
Hay Wk
Canad
Aveliella
Ganade
Vial
Sant Lamiyn
Sunday Times
Observer
Spask
Japs Leaving Vatican City
Vatican City reports the Japanese diplomatic mission under Harsha is departing after receiving remission from American authorities to return to Japan. The move marks an abrupt end to the mission's stay in the Vatican with transit arrangements underway.
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Vatican City
Harsha
Japan
Britain Building Giant Aircraft Carriers
London reports a large program of carrier construction with three 45,000 ton air fleet carriers under way. The British government continues a massive shipbuilding effort as part of a wide scale aviation support project.
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Britain
London
Hrimiy
Air Afr
Mfiey Gianite
Me Waas
Eseulig Newe
Heavy Rains Hit Queensland Mails and Telephones
Heavy rains across Queensland Brisb an area between Winton and Cloncurry disrupt mail and telephone services with river levels rising as flood warnings spread. Police and rail workers report damaged lines and delayed deliveries amid the worst downpour in two years.
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Brisbane
Winton
Cloncurry
Whyalla Water Rates Under Review By Premier
Premier Playford visited Whyalla on Friday and discussed water rates with local representatives. He noted rates of 3/6 per 1000 gallons and said changes depend on agreements with the Commonwealth and BHP. A possible cheaper rate hinges on federal and company arrangements and the prospect of new industry locating at Whyalla. The visit also covered foreshore improvements and a deputation from the Whyalla Combined Unions Council seeking rate reductions and a secure water supply.
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Whyalla
Playford
Pirie
Lso
Foresberg
Vine
Commonwealth Govement
Otier
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Vlayford
Caunol
Chovernuil
Agreeteesn
H.P
M. Mcbntosh
Playfory
Whyalla Combined Unions Council
Test of Courage Sermon Delivers Call to Witness Faith
Rev Reginald J. Shanks preached at St Andrew's Port Pirie urging courage to witness for Christ amid secular indifference. He retold Peters denials and emphasized forgiveness through Christ, inviting a firm Christian stand in business and community life. A welcome social followed his induction planned for Wednesday.
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Reginald J. Shank
St Andrew's Presbytery
Welin Pirie
Shaky Paak
Peters
Christ
Garden
Gethsemane
Jesus
Peter
Shake
Buns
Meter
Sea of Galilee
Port Pirie
CM Vaul
Mr Shanks
Ben
Ben O Flaherty Addresses Pirle Labor Committee
Ben O Flaherty spoke to the Pirle Labor Committee at the Pine Electorate meeting held in W W F Hall yesterday morning. C L Davis chaired, A W Lacey moved thanks, seconded by A garesdadd, with support from HD Russell MHR.
Mr Young Elected President of Pig Producers Branch
The Virie branch of South Australian Pig Producers Association held a meeting on Friday electing G S Young as president. A 30 percent rise in annual membership fees was approved, with A G Johns presiding and M M B Middleton detailing finances showing a current surplus and debts.
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Virie
South Australian’ Pig Producees’ Association
Younes
A. G. Johns
M. M. B. Middleton
Association
Wil
Johns
Beac
McAuliffe
Smith
Adslaide
Ehaiany Fiod
Dutch ships prepare to sail empty from Australian ports
Five Dutch ships idle since September will leave port with empty holds. About 600 tons of cargo remain behind including tea, food, clothing, textiles, medical supplies, and Red Cross parcels. A Netherlands East Indies Government official said no loading would occur due to the ongoing black ban by wharf laborers.
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Sydney
Red Cross
Netherlands East Indies
Man Hunt In N S W Seeks Sex Criminal Near Gladesville
A night long search by detectives and civilians with torches failed to locate the sex offender who assaulted a nine year old girl near Gladesville on Saturday. The man was seen in dense scrub around Ryde as investigators questioned residents and examined the child at Ryde Hospital.
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Ourney
Gladesville
Athens
Far Ryde Hospital
Government May Seize Telephone Exchanges
A government spokesman said the United States might seize telephone exchanges if a strike worsens. The situation grew more tense as discussions continued in Washington.
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U.S
Washington
Pirie Fathers Association marks first year at Pirie sub branch
The Pirie sub-branch of the Fathers Association held its inaugural anniversary meeting with W H Threadgold in the chair amid limited attendance. Topics included postwar service life, transport issues for returning servicemen, taxation for married men, hoped visits by Whyalla officials, and plans for a combined welcome home social. Membership stood at 81 with audits to be conducted.
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Pirie
Fathers Association
Eld
W. H .Threadgold
Stone
Western Australia
Commonwealth Railways
Milit
Returned Service
Men's League
Uhe
Hs Son
Britain
Australia
Pirie Aud Whyalla
Arthur Lee
Fuon Whyalla
Adelaide
Totally
Disabled Soldiers’ Association
Wax
Ladies' Auxiliary
Country Women's Association
Davie
A. B. Wehrmarm
Messrs
P. A. McBride
GD. Wallace
W. K. Mallyon
Sister
Pope's Hospital
Hope
Enjoying Gulf Breezes and a Distant Voyage
A fragmented list recalls maritime scenes and social figures aboard a vessel preparing for a Saturday departure from Adelaide. The text names numerous individuals, places, and seats in a dense, era-specific roster, hinting at a social event or voyage.
Premier links growth to production at Whyalla speech
In Whyalla Premier T Playford warned that social improvements hinge on higher production. He cited 18 months of blast furnace closure causing 300 000 tons of pig iron loss and 114 000 pounds in wages. He urged full employment, ongoing public works, and reduced taxation while stressing minority rights and efficient industry.
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Whyalla
T. Playford
South Australia
Mx Playford
Father Stes
My. Playford
Fragmented 1900s note on industrial policy stir and government control
A fragment discusses a debate on aggressive action and private industry facing shortages. Members favor cautious, quiet pressure until bread supply improves. A chairman refuses to share timing on full restoration, signaling possible eventual government control of the industry.
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Clark
From Day to Day Lighting-up Times and Weather
This brief item reports daily timing details for sunset and sunrise, local temperature readings including yesterday and Saturday highs and lows, barometer readings and forecast notes, and train schedules between Pirie and Adelaide with listed departure times for today tomorrow and the coming days.
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Pirie
Adelaide
Whyalla LCL Branch Formed at Inaugural Meeting
At the inaugural Whalla Neaneh gathering of the Liberal and Country League Premier T Playford attended. Officers elected included George Nicolson as president Hostis R Finlay secretary J A Milue R Amey J C Roach G W Ellin CH Bernhardt on the committee. Nicolson argued for more balanced representation, noting Whyalla’s Labor strength and urging LCL suitability there.
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Whyalla
Whalla Neaneh
Liberal and Country League
T. Playford
Messrs
George Nicolson
Presi- Hostis
R Finlay
J. A Milue R. Amey
J. C. Roach
G. W. Ellin
CH. Bernhardt
Nicolson
Wax Fine
LCL
Five-pound fines for leaving train at Pirie incident
Soldiers from ALP refused to travel in converted CB vans at Pirie Junction delaying the troop train to Western Australia. Lieut O'Connor stated such moves would not be tolerated and that penalties included £5 fines and paybook withheld for two soldiers. A total of 385 personnel boarded the Saturday night train including Army Navy RAAT and women's services.
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Liew
O'Connor
Pirie Bisging Comencniuet
Westen Aumtmalien
ALP
Weal
Piste Junction
Commonwealth Hus
C.B
the Recorder
Army
Navy
RAAT
Wayville
Pirie
Western Australia
Ogigut
Pire
Western
Austalia
Lieut. O'Connor
Pirie Junction
Returned Servicemen’s League
Grassfire Reaches Bomb Dumps Near Brisbane
In Brisbane on Sunday a six hour battle halted a grassfire that spread across tinder dry grassland threatening dumps containing air bombs at Darra ten miles from the city. Airmen naval ratings and police fought the blaze over thousands of acres to prevent the flames from reaching the munitions before it was subdued.
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Brisbane
Darra
Pirie visits and notable arrivals in early sports town
Notable visitors and locals pass through Pirie as Sen W OFlaherty tours Northern A-LIP branches and plans stops in Port Augusta Whyalla and Adelaide. MER EH fusell departs Pirie for Quorn Hawker then Melbourne Sydney Hobart for Australian War Expenditure meetings. Viv Wellington and others are also listed among visitors while Cr Welch misses the council meeting and Miss Fay Cox earns leaving certificates and shorthand diplomas.
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A.W. Lavey
EH. D. Fusell
Mer
Pirie
Quorn
Hawker
Melbourne
Sydney
Hobart
Viv Wellington
Stig
Piie- Balay
Fay Cox
Pirie High School
Adelaide
Adel Iside University Public Examinations Board
Pitman
Adelaide School of Mines
Unseasonably Hot Day Draws Crowds to Pirie Beach
On yesterday's record heat in Pirie the maximum shade temperature reached 105.2 degrees. Citizens deserted streets while picnics loaded the foothills and bay to escape the heat. Swimmers filled Solomontown Beach and Federal Dock as the B.H.A.S. Excelsior Band played an open air concert at the beach.
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Fishermen's Bay
Anchorage
Solomontown Beach
Federal Dock
B.h.as. Excelvior
City's Hottest Day For Three Years
Adelaide recorded its hottest day in three years with a maximum shade temperature of 106.4 degrees at 145 pan. The heat overwhelmed residents as conditions peaked today in the city.
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Adelaide
Greek parcels mail goes through U K
Route via Egypt not available after a request by Mr. G H Sharpe on behalf of the Pirie Electorate Committee of the ALP. Normal parcel mail routing was unavailable, so an alternative route through the United Kingdom was arranged. One parcel was intercepted. foreign insurance details are noted.
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G. H. Sharpe
Ustecrensey
Pirie
ALP
Grewce
Hs Bean
J.B. Chifley
United Kingdom
Sharpe
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Welch
Pie District Council
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