16 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1952
Page
1
A dated circular asserts humility and willingness to take lower roles, urging prompt payment of over 30 day balances. It targets clients to reduce long overdue accounts, promising cash settlements and warning non payment may lead to further action.
Mr ALE Monk, president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, rejected fears of a looming low mood and panic. He warned against alarmist statements by certain leaders, saying they could trigger recession as parts of the economy face shortages, inflation, and trade restrictions.
Nine delegates from four states quit a special national meeting of Federated Ironworkers in Sydney claiming the conference decisions were invalid and would be ignored by Tasmanian and other delegates. Bert Flanagan warned actions would be reviewed by the union leadership.
In Wellington, Karrewalil won the trans Tasman yacht race with the leading vessel finishing ahead of rivals. The event featured Rintoul and other contenders as crews pushed toward Auckland, with final results delayed by light winds and changing conditions.
A Sydney syndicate aims to recover about 24 690 000 pounds of gold from a sunken vessel 289 miles northwest of New Zealand. The General Grant, carrying Melbourne cargo, sank after mutiny fears. Eugene Shey of Darlinghurst leads the salvage under New Zealand Government rights.
Frederick Worrall Harcock of McIntosh Street Whyalla pleaded guilty to resisting Constable Bevan and was fined 3 pounds plus 1 pound for fees. The case occurred during an arrest at a local junction, with Bevan sustaining elbow contact. The prosecutor noted the time as around 10 o clock in the evening. further details referenced a watchhouse search and nearby town hall event.
West Indies bowled out after 170 runs as Goddard declares innings. Phomias 28, Rae Malin 3/27, Atkinson 133. Olivine scheduled to play five-day match against Victoria Torah in Melbourne on Friday.
Weather and lighting notes for the day include temperatures around 4 to 8 degrees in cities like Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney. Forecasts warn of hot conditions with southeast to northeast winds in western districts and light to moderate seas along the southern coast.
Consoldated Zinc Corporation and its subsidiary announce the resignation of W S Robinson due to advancing years. Both boards accept the resignation with great regret, noting he also steps down as resident of New Broker Hil Consolidated Ltd. Melbourne dispatch reports O B Pryke travels to Adelaide for shipping talks. A C Hays returns to duty in Pixie Police Division.
Mr W R Smith and relatives leave grateful note for kindness and thoughtfulness in celebrating a sixtieth birthday at their home. Homes of Mr and Mrs Bere Walls and Unett relatives thanked for arranging the happy party.
In a tight cricket match, Western Australia began poorly but fought back after 79 for 3. The side reached 105 with batsman Frankis AY top scoring while Lefary led bowlers with two wickets as Western Australia chase a challenging target.
In New South Wales and Australia overall a railway themed event is noted with unclear names and figures. The text mentions Wayne Lily and V5 along with ARAB investments and a 180 value, suggesting scores or costs though details are fragmented. The setting seems to mix locations and entities without clear outcomes.
Parklands side posted 149 with key scores from Goode 1/9 and Madigan 1/2 while BLAS replied with 130 as Simpson led bowlers with 4/29. Owens contributed 2/7 in a tight contest, and final totals show BLAS bowled out with Parklands winning by 19 runs.
West Colts bowled Crystal Brook out for 91 and chased the target with nine wickets to spare. Ian Broughton’s four for nine powered the home side’s innings collapse, while West Colts batsmen Walter Head top scored and Mitagerald remained not out as D Adams also contributed.
A mine disaster yesterday caused nineteen deaths with rescuers recovering the last bodies as two workers were injured. The explosion at the gas-infused shaft led to ongoing cleanup and investigations by authorities.
The Snowion district council charged Bayer's Executor and Trustee Co Limited under the Vermin Act over rabbit burrows on Everard land. Inspectors found destruction impracticable due to heavy rain and soil. costs against the council were refused. witnesses testified to spraying and land conditions, with weeks of rain hindering compliance.
A bomber crash off Tokio resulted in twelve bodies recovered. Officials reported search teams locating victims near the crash site amid ongoing investigations and weather-delayed recovery efforts.
The Colts have chosen P. Lemm as captain and eleven players for Saturday's sixth series match. Selected are J. Connelly X. Smith K. Diggens B. Thompson W. Theologou W. Alexander R. Guthberlet P. B. Murphy L. Wundke Bo Velich Owens.
General George Strate Meyer, commander of the United States Far East Air Forces, will retire January 31 for health reasons. He suffered a heart attack in Tokyo eight months ago after three decades of service.
Pirie District Council discussed controlling myxomatosis in rabbits across Shin district at its Tayest monthly meeting. A letter from the Land Board advised simultaneous destruction of vermin, urging action before February, while residents reported rabbit depredations and eye swelling in animals.
UN officials announced a bombing attack on a hospital and prisoner of war camp near Kengdong about twenty miles southeast of Pyongyang. Maj Gen Lee Sang Cho reported ten soldiers killed and sixty wounded. the incident prompted a U.N. response and a special subcommittee meeting to review prisoner conditions.
Tokio report notes few ground operations near the front with skirmishes only along the line. American fighter bombers and heavy bombers conducted a brief strike against frontline posts while United Nations naval forces continued coastal patrols and missiles.
The text outlines the career of a Queensland leader who entered Parliament as a representative, joined the Cabinet as Home Secretary, served as Treasurer in April 1944, and became Premier and Chief Secretary on March 7, 1946, with earlier six months in Parliament and subsequent ministerial roles.
Nine trotting races on Watkin Trotting Chub’s programme in Kadina. Results list includes Wallaroo and Moonta horses with betting odds and horse names such as Dainty Ruse, Charmont, Grey Mom, and Wallaroo Handicap winners. Officials and attendees named include A W Lihou and G J Havin.
Albert Edward Fridman, 10, of Pirie West, died December 6 1951 from a fractured neck after his motor cycle collided with a hole on Esmond road during a high speed police pursuit. The coroner and Insp Hudson praised police conduct and noted the dangerous road and lack of lights as contributing factors.
Saturday bowls action features Boucher Shield and O Shaughnessy Shield contests. Readable entries name Jamestons Pirie Henn Hocking Mun Swill Charles Bernhardt Brigh ton Daviess Leame Paterson D Laurie Dy Brakenridge Kiesmas and others set to compete. details remain unclear due to partial OCR.
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