United Nations must be prepared to enforce decisions
British Foreign Secretary E Bevin told the United Nations Assembly that UN enforcement readiness is vital and that the annual UN cost for 51 nations would be far smaller than a single day of the recent war for the United Kingdom. He urged efficiency and liberal support to secure security and deter aggression.
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United Nations
United Nations Organisation
E. Bevin
United Nations Assembly
United Kingdom
Aversion in Melbourne and Sydney as services deteriorate
Dr Boas laments a collapse of courtesy and service in Melbourne and Sydney detailing long queues for drinks and meals, lack of cigarettes, rude shop assistants, and scarce seating on trains. He contrasts this with Pirie where hospitality remains. He claims travellers face widespread avarice and a disregard for the average person.
Fathers' Association Auxiliary Meeting and Sale
The Fathers' Association Auxiliary held a combined social and meeting at the Welcome Home venue. Members planned badge sales for Putally and Her wounded Soldiers' Association, with funds aiding the helper group and a trophy to be awarded. Mr Goodenough won the first day's contest.
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Pec
Widsets Ff
Aluy
Meliber
Putally
Laatitey Wong
Awsocia
A .Mounsey
Clare
Goodenoug
Emperor Hirohito listed as Pacific War criminal No. 1
Reports from Tokyo and Melbourne indicate Australia and New Zealand named Emperor Hirohito as the top war criminal on their lists to General MacArthur causing discomfort at Allied Headquarters. Elsewhere in Melbourne, Dr H V Evatt cautioned that peace should bring a 40-hour week and tax relief, while unions pressed for wage and arbitration reforms.
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Tokio
Astralia
New Zealand
Emperor Hirohito
Gen
MacArthur
Hirohito
New York Herald-Tribune
Melbourne
H. V. Evatt
C. Sharpley
Federated Ironworkers’ Association
Australasian Council of Trade Unions
Fete and council dialogue on Poultry Club matters discussed
A chaotic council chamber report outlines a fete proposal, funding debates, and possible future support for Poultry Club activities. The piece names officials, mentions a dress rehearsal, and notes discussions about subsidies and show preparations amid tense council scrutiny.
Ultimatum to Brig Schrieber shocks Canberra crowd
Canberra Trades and Labor Council threatens a noon deadline strike to reinstate Ernest Fields, former hotel barman fired allegedly on Brig Derek Schrieber order. Food will be supplied to the Duke of Gloucester’s household if Fields is restored. delegates face upcoming conferences and maintain support despite tensions with Brig Schrieber and the Duke and Duchess.
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Derek Schrieber
Duke of Gloucester
Ernest Fields
Hotel Kingston
Schrieber
Fields
Brig. Schrieber
France
India
Australia
Mise Matthews
Gloucester
Brig
Schvieber
Goverment House
Claus
Skipieher
Teft
Sydney
Duehess
Blante
Tragov
Trades and Labor Council
Bue Schieber
Duke
Increase in Basic Wage Talks Across Regions
Melbourne Thursday discussions reference wage rises across New South Wales and Tasmania. Adelaide and Hobart are noted in ties to rising basic pay, while the Tasmanian impact remains tentative. The overall trend suggests a broad consent to wage increases without altering the status quo in other states.
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Melbourne
Adelaide
Sid Habel
New
Wales
Tasmania
Weather and temperature round up from historic page
Weather notes report yesterday’s temperatures for Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Hobart with a remark on the Barometer and forecasts calling for rain mainly east of Spencer Gulf then improving from the west. Winds expected squally west to south. Moon phase listed with February dates and coupons advertised.
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Spencer Gulf
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Pirie
Smelterman Narrowly Escapes Neck Wound
Alen Hogg of Wer Wertowr road was pierced in the neck by a barrow shaft during cement work with a construction gang yesterday. A wheelbarrow rebounded on a truck, injuring him. four stitches were placed at Pine Hospital and he returned home, likely to be bedridden a few days.
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Agape
Alen Hogg
Wer
Hose
Frank Robinson
Mr. Hogg
Pine Hospital
Council funds X ray plant at Pirie Hospital
The Pirie Council approved stabilised electricity to the hospital and planned a modern high powered X ray unit. Broken Hill Associated Smelters offered to cover half the cost, with BAS and government support long noted. The hospital board had urged modernisation since 1925 and welcomed council action and external offers to finance.
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Pirie
F. J. McMahon
Hospital Board of Management
the Recorder
Adiljde
Faia Tae
Honal Dig
Hest
Hwsewund
Broken Min Rpsovldled Smelters
Mael Twit
War Expenditure Committee sittings and staff leave updates
Personal notices show MIB HO Russell and party traveling to Melbourne Hobart and Sydney for War Expenditure Committee sittings with an absence of about a fortnight. Others including Mr Kuuckey Harold Price and daughters plan a fortnights stay in Adelaide and Pont Wakefield. Engineers Artificer fed Phillips takes leave with his parents. Brig Forbes appointed to lead South Australian Lines of Communication. Hospital inmates are listed with several discharged or improving patients at Pirie Hospital and W Duncan improving in the women’s ward.
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Australia
Pirie
AV. Boas
Norman Sweet
Melbourne
Jim
Ain
Mib HO
Russell
Mgr
Hobart
Sydney
Ftuy Kuuckey
Harold Price
Danighters
Adelaide
Pont Wakefield
A. M. Forbes
New South Wales
South Australian
Ares
W. J .Urquhart
Mc. G. Arbait
May Street
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
T Wilson
B. Smith
W. Duncan
Barbed wire issue at Selomontown rail line sparks protest
The council debated barbed wire along Main road near Selomontown as residents warned of injuries to pedestrians. Officials noted railway ownership, promised a legal review, and a motion urged a safety report and possible removal. The session showed strong concern over windblown strands threatening passersby.
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Main Road
Selomontown
Chow A
Bern
J. HS. Leahey
Whelan
V. Rich
Sohuttur
MdCs
le Davis
Whyalla Cattle Produce 463 Gallons in Record Dairy Day
Whyalla reports 174 cows yielding 463 gallons on Sunday, an average of 2.7 gallons per cow. The record marks a large-scale dairying milestone for Australia, with IT cows at the BHP daily supplying the town.
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Whyalla
BHP Daily
Australia
Salvation Army Band Drive For New Instruments
Salvation Army band in Pike launches its first public appeal for £650 to buy 15 new instruments. Captain WA Richards says the goal supports long-standing duties with about 150 engagements yearly. Donations can be sent to Capri, Ricard, or the corps big office for weekly upkeep funds. First donations include Christmas Four and band members V Richards, Marsland, Masters, and others.
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Pike Salvation Army Band
WA. H. Richards
Hias
Pirie
Capri
Ricard
Seta
Aly Ete
Mrs. V. Richards
Marsland
H. Masters
Spectacular Storm Disrupts Town Power and Rail Service
A severe electrical storm described as the most spectacular by residents struck Pirie and surrounds on Wednesday evening. Lightning caused outages and flooded gutters while torrential rain halted rail services, with the East-West express delayed by washaways between Pirie and Port Augusta. Railmen repaired lines overnight as rainfall totals approached 108 points at Pirie Post Office, boosting forecasts of future pasture and summer feed in northern districts.
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Port Augusta
Pirle
Perth
Pirie Junction
Adelaide
Mambray Creek
Nectar Brook
Charity
de Jaye
Peterborough
Quom
Cockburn
Broken Hill
Pinto Corporation
Pirie West
A. H
Tribute to Bansemer Family War Service in Australia
Adelaide issued bulletin honors Mrs. F. Bansemer of Minlaton Women’s Auxiliary for a proud family war record. Her husband seven sons and daughter-in-law served in the forces, reflecting the association’s tribute to military service.
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Sadlers Soldiers, and Airmens
Adelaide
F. Bansemer
Minlaton Women's Auxiliary
Bus Stranded as Flood Submerges Vehicle at The 10 Mile
A bus carrying passengers from Whyalla was partly submerged by floodwaters at a location known as the 10 mile. Water poured through window bottoms as mothers carried children to safety. West Coast Motor Service arranged transport back, passengers reached Iron Knobby after a detour via Linvol Gap. The storm set a local rainfall record with 233 points.
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West Coast Motor Service
Whyalla
Pam
Linvol Gap
Transport of Iron Ore Delayed at Whyalla
After settling maritime disputes and steel strikes at New taste and Port Kembla, iron ore trains from Iron Knob resumed this week. Workers at the Wading jetty returned to their old duties. A storm yesterday caused a temporary halt, with the Whyalla supervisor stating transport would resume no earlier than Monday.
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Whyalla
Uixputes
Newtaste
Port Kembla
Iron Knob
Kleeman
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Transort
Port Augusta Road Near Impassable. Melrose Route Suggested
Road damage along the coast near Mambray Creek makes Port Augusta access nearly impassable. The Melrose route is advised to avoid delays. H Colley of the Royal Automobile Association reports doadwaters not reaching Butler's Bridge and Broughton road clear for traffic. Rocky River runs high near Gladstone with no flood yet, caution urged between Gladstone and Hughes Gap. Pirie road is sticky but passable. repairs five miles from Gladstone scarified surface causing bogging risks. a good sidetrack exists but thrush patches with water require care.
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Mambray Creek
Port Augusta
Melrose
H. Colley
Pike Guide
Royal Automobile Association
Recorder
Butler's Bridge
Broughton Road
Rocky River
Gladstone
Hughes’ Gap
Pirie
Colley
Britain’s war toll on auto industry shown by export figures
The juncture of war halts British car trade as overseas exports plummet. Britain shipped only 23 new cars and 1,182 commercial vehicles abroad, with experts estimating overseas potential at about 25 times Britain’s 1938 motor exports.
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Britain
Back to School Uniforms and Accessories Offered
Readable catalog style notice shows sale of school uniforms including blouses blazers and ladies footwear in limited quantities. Mentions ladies fabric and silk gloves with emphasis on white options and specific pricing or purchase constraints.
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Senaty Road
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America
Salvation Army Band
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R. Davies
D. Craig
H. Burgan
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N. Hewitt
O. J. Marsland
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S.A. Day
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