16 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1948
Page
1
Vanberra correspondent reports that Minister of something and Agriculture Mr R T Pollard said he had no knowledge of an overseas food company's 20 million dollar offer to buy wheat from Australia. It was claimed the government rejected the bid, asserting it could not commit more wheat.
London and Nanking dispatches report Greek War Ministry stating Arahova was recaptured as crack contingents depart for the front. Chima defenses show heavy losses as battalions retreat. In China, Gen Nieh Yung Cheng leads a Communist comeback at Lal Shut near Peiping Puoting, with fierce attacks and a nationalist commander killed before reinforcements turn the tide.
London reporting that Russia demanded Denmark turn over about 1 000 Balero Ingres refugees. The Politiken states the demand came from the Russian minister citing incorporation of Estonia Latvia and Lithuania into the Soviet Union. Refugees claim to testify before incorporation and Russia accuses some of them of war crimes.
Public relations section of BCOF rejects Mr. McDonald’s claim that 000 Australian soldiers were “rolling” Japan. Deputy assistant chaplains-general deprecate the statement as a travesty of the truth and liable to undermine confidence in Australia’s effort.
The page lists temperatures across cities Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart with highs near 90 and single digits, barometer readings, and a forecast of warm conditions with east to northeast winds and cooler southwest winds. It notes lunar Phases for late January and upcoming issues for coupons and tea.
Victoria clinched the Linton Cup in a NSW tennis event with standout performances from top players Tavatauia Vie and Lagan Liu. The final saw tight rallies as Victoria secured the trophy amid a competitive field.
A Pirie trades council meeting in Waterside Workers Hall discussed a move toward a 40 hour five day week for shop assistants and bakers. A Tuesday conference will include representatives from the council retail traders and Shop Assistants and Warehouse Employees Federation. The talk included Friday bread sales and Monday morning restocks, with Bakeries and Bread Manufacturers Act implications.
The High Court in Melbourne will hear the challenge to the Commonwealth Government's bank nationalisation legislation on February 9. Justice Dixon ruled the date after the case was mentioned in court, signaling the next step in the disputed measure’s legal process.
A waterside worker fell through a hatch opening aboard the vessel Armadale at Railway Wharf Wednesday morning. Albert Euwarde, president of the Pirie branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation, and fellow worker Mr Wy Seyfang aided the man, who suffered back and chest pain and was taken to Pirie Hospital. He described the injury as convertable as could be expected.
A town hall meeting on Wednesday discussed future possibilities for a regional repertory movement in Pirwon. Port. Dire Repertory Society was formed with Mr W Howden elected chair as 6082 marriages and births rise noted in figures from January to November. The session highlighted dramatic art as a community initiative, with members intending broad participation and public involvement.
The gathering endorsed Mr Pointon's ideals and formed the society with initial members. Miss Mary McMahon was elected secretary, Mr George Bray secretary, and discussions began for the first production, The Hasty Heart, to be staged by the new group after preparatory work in Pirie.
Canberra report notes widespread subsidy withdrawals may affect many goods. Prices Commissioner McCarthy denies receiving government instructions and says minor adjustments to subsidies are inevitable to balance stabilized prices with current subsidies. The policy aims to reduce subsidies across a wide field.
Edwin H. Peake clerk of the Legislative Council was found dead in bed at his Westbourne Park home this morning. Death was due to heart failure at age 63. Son of former South Australian Premier A. H. Peake, he served as Clerk for over ten years after eleven years as assistant clerk and helped found the Rejected Volunteers Association, leaving a widow and a daughter, Mrs. David Symon.
South Australia’s exports for the five months ended November show 702,335 cwts of lead valued at £3,299,672, up from 622,171 cwts worth £1,789,731 in the prior period. Reports also detail ore exports, silver bullion shipments, and broad trade totals with currency values and related items for 1947.
Canberra reports five month trade balance for 1947-48 with the United States showing a deficit of £25,110,000. Exports to the US were £40,308,000 while imports from the US were £65,418,000. The first quarter showed a -£13,200,000 gap, but the last two months yielded a +£8,400,000 surplus. A drop in US wool purchases helped widen the gap.
Sir Hugh Cairns born in Pirie on June 26, 1896, after years of dispute over Riverton Adelaide or Riverton birthplaces. Raised partly in Riverton, educated at Adelaide High School, Rhodes Scholar, and later Nuffield Institute chief, he chose research over a lucrative practice to study suffering humanity.
A recent portrait notes J B Scullin Federal Labor member for Yarra Victoria for 25 years and former Prime Minister will not seek re election due to ill health. Hospitalized patients Albert Edwards Waterside Workers Federation Pirie Hospital and B Parker Ellendale. R J Hancock Pirie West discharged. E B Manego Senate Road Pirie West improving. Kevin Sherriff eight year old son of H Sherriff Gertrude Street Pirie in children’s ward.
London report says former King Michael of Romania may postpone his marriage to Princess Anne de Bourbon Parma until his financial position is clarified. No definite date. negotiations and cash settlement discussions cited, with possible postponement into this year or next.
Tehran government spokesman said Persia will implement a seven year plan to exploit its oil fields except those under the Anglo Iranian Oil Company concession and seeks to sell surplus oil to the Soviet Union.
Mr Blucher reelected secretary for the sixth consecutive term at the Pirie Trades and Labor Council in Watersile Workers Hall. Mr H L Blucher and Mr EN Ellis were honored with secretary and president roles respectively, with other officers named including vice presidents trustees auditors and staff.
Mr Ro J Evely stated last evening that cash and kind gifts for rebuilding Pirie South Baptist Church hall are arriving slowly, with the £300 target nearing. Details show Prey £291 4s, Mr C Seuther £12 0s, Mr J H D Russell £11 0s, totaling £505 19s 0d to date.
Weekly church notes report Solomontown Methodist welcoming Coral Freeman as new member with an 18 member gain. Synodal plan favors amalgamation of Solomontown with Risdon Park Wan d earah Circuits into a Port Pirie Southern Methodist Church of Christ proceeding. Congregational notes praise organists, sermon on human nature, and choir resumes. Presbyterian reports Belalie meeting at Port Augusta with leadership changes. Baptist Spurgeon Memorial quotes a sermon and gospel message. Salvation Army notes over 60 commissions granted to local officers and welcomes several new appointees.
A River Murray visit by G Hincks Minister of Lands and RSL leaders A J Lee and J F Dowling praised the scheme for ex servicemen. They noted keen interest from young former service men and urged pushing the settlement to the earliest possible date.
River tides shown for Puday and Ligl-water with height data and times. Ports Kembla, Port Adelaide, Moonta, Risdon and Whyalla listed with cargoes including coke concentrates wheat lead zinc and other goods. Vessel names include Howard Smith Ltd Elder Smith Co Moonta Adelaide Steamship Armadale and Kaikoura with departures to New Zealand United Kingdom and United States. vessels in port Kooringa Perth Armadale Mountpark.
In Adelaide a conference between Railways Commissioner R H Chapsman, the Australian Railways Union, and Commissioner Murray Stewart adjourned until 10 am tomorrow. No final terms were agreed on whether a midnight Sunday stoppage will proceed.
In Hobart Indian cricketers, playing in Hobart against Tasmanian, posted 373 for four. Sarwate opened with Trani and paired with Amarnath for a 250 run stand, each reaching a century before the first partner’s early dismissal.
A 78 year old cyclist, Parker, fractured a hip when her bicycle struck a stone on 1st York road Pirie West, Ellendale. She was taken to Pirie Hospital and admitted to the surgical ward.
Irot ting and cycling event names appear alongside divisional superintendent W A Harrison and officials Murphy Thegerall Nayda Brown Galliford with presiding president W H Galliford as part of a local roster listing tomorrow’s activities.
A summary of the Labour Council meeting notes lists 21 organisations present and reports on funding, abstentions, and budget balances. It notes that a majority backed proposals, with emphasis on workers' welfare and financial standings amid ongoing deliberations and expected actions this year.
A Lincoln milk price story notes a rise in retail milk costs. Details mention market actions and reactions from consumers and vendors amid price changes last month. Officials and local business figures cited concerns over affordability and supply.
A muddled report lists Gladstone students and courses including Latin Premed Survivorials and English history economics and mathematics. It mentions candidates and grades, with scattered names and subjects, noting one pass in chemistry and unclear certificates.
Advertises Pure Silk in multiple shades and sizes from patter to intrigue with bed sizes and prices from 17/11 to 32/6. Also lists Sports Shirts with sputs collar and half sleeves at 12/3 and promotes icechess safes and meat safes service and value.
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