23 Jan 1946
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1946
Page
1
A Singapore trial reports that 100 Indians, captive with Japanese troops in Palau, were allegedly treated as comrades rather than prisoners. A staff sergeant testified Indians received comparatively better care, with one noted beating over sugar theft and gratitude expressed by the prisoners.
New York reports defend the American loan to Britain as statesmanship for the world. An address from LAW New York banker Mr Sproul argues the loan aids both nations and supports economic health in Britain and the Atlantic balance.
Athens Tuesday Premier Sophoulis said British military forces operate in Greece with Greek government consent and assist in maintaining order. He denied reports of widespread killings at Sparta and Kalamata, noting only four wounded at Kalamata and full order at Sparta. The government rejected claims of plotting to restore the king and overthrow the regime.
Canberra Tuesday report identifies Private Frank John Partridge of Partridge's platoon as Victoria Cross recipient. During a circling movement at Brengun nex he was wounded twice in the shoulder and thigh yet charged a bunker with grenades, killed the occupant, and fought on until withdrawal despite blood loss and collapse.
Melbourne report: Harry Just 140, a machinist at North Melbourne Woollen Factory, crushed arm in a carding machine. For hours he cried until the last hour when he cut at his arm with a nail. Rescued as the machine was dismantled. in hospital in dangerous shock.
London reports totalisator turnover in England for one day racing reaching £742,995 with a prior record of £9,930,482 in 1998 over 535 days. Sir Reginald Bist, chairman of the Racecourse Betting Control Board, announced the figures. The totalisator gross profit for 145 was about £600,000, with £200,000 available for distribution after tax and provisions. This marks the largest distribution Hut has ever seen.
Rev. Stanley H. Mayes of Cheltenham accepts a call to lead the associated Congregational Churches in the district. He will arrive toward the end of March after a career with Congregational Union, Home Missions Board, and United Churches Social Reform Board. Previously on The Congregationalist staff and at The News in Adelaide, he has served Highgate and Broken Hill and has been at Cheltenham since 1942. Local Congregationalists welcome the appointment following Rev. Harry Wood's departure in October.
Fragmentary Australian notice reports that an escapee from Mount Gambier Gaol may be at large near Melbourne. Officials provide no confirmed trace as authorities pursue leads.
Prime Minister Chifley rejected proposals to restore state control over income tax arguing Commonwealth tax must rise above prewar levels to fund war needs and high employment. He floated a plan shifting social service costs to states and warned against backsliding on wartime fiscal policy. Other ministers proposed subsidies and reimbursements for state hospital charity education wealth and law and order expenses. The conference ended with no consensus on the alternative proposals.
Victorian batsman Meuleman hit an 150 in 208 minutes, adding a century at 153 minutes before falling to Dowland. Australia posted 276 with notable runs from Walker, Barnett, and Noblet as South Australia built a strong reply and the match featured Dowland’s hat trick.
The report notes today at 8 pm lighting times and sunrise and sunset in late evening detail. It lists yesterday and today temperatures with various city readings and forecasts a generally fine pattern with cool coastal temperatures and variable winds along the coast.
An east bound troop train yesterday carried Warrant Officer HS Upton among 4 RAAF contingents for the Durbar Castle, reaching Fremantle last Thursday. In Norton District court sessions Mr W C Gillespie presided, then left for Clare. Hospital notes: George Clement of Port Germein expects to return home soon, while A Swenson of Alpha terrace Solomontown recovers from plomaine poisoning and may be discharged this week.
The Recorder reports Port Pirie residents press for rapid action to supply cheap electric power to the Broken Hill Associated Smelters to spur Northern industrial growth. City officials and business leaders urge bringing Parliament back from recess or expanding state power generation, with calls to develop a Pirie power plant using Leigh Creek coal and reducing charges.
Capt V A H Richards of Pirie Salvation Army Corps reported donations flowing for the band instrument appeal aiming at 850 pounds. A set of new instruments is needed and gifts sent to Capt Richards or left at The Recorder Office will be acknowledged in these columns. The fund total stood at the time of reporting.
Latest notices place the coal carrier Anum due from Newcastle to discharge 2 900 tons at Smaelters Wharf, then move to gain to unload 2 800 tons. Howard Smith freighter Era expected from Risdon next week to discharge residues. Trevethoe arrival now planned for Sunday morning. Overseas wheat to be loaded at Ballic Wharf.
British lead prices face adjustment as supplies dwindle and replenishment steps loom. Government support unlikely. outside prices rose to about £37-£39 per ton, with Mexico's strike threatening global supply. Broken Hill Smelters employes receive a lead bonus tied to Australian currency values.
Pirie prepares shipments of this season's wheat with 18 053 bags loaded and a further 10 000 bags expected from outskirts. Northern districts contributed 20 440 bags yesterday as local agents anticipate several overseas shipments this season. Some wheat stored will go to mills for grinding while limited rail coal and petrol shortages hinder earlier departures.
Shipping reports a high water forecast with mist and fog affecting routes. Sailors aboard vessels such as Moana Minilay and Spencer Ault Werte encounter rough seas and reduced visibility as traffic details remain fragmented.
A fragmented notice lists expected arrivals likely Sunday carrying wheat. Names such as Johny Darling & Son Avon and Howard Smith Li How appear alongside possible coal shipments from Newcastle and other minor consignments.
A Perth area report details a mailbag on a Melbourne to Pirie Junction troop train bound for Western Australia found empty apart from four letters to WA addresses, with postmarks from India. Investigations by Det. J Slinger suggest loading occurred in Melbourne before the guard’s van transfer, and no signs of forced entry were found. The incident prompts calls for tighter Commonwealth mail security on trains.
Mr Orchard of Cortell Street recounts recovery efforts after four of five lost letters posted before Christmas found in disintegrating condition near Federal Dock. Deputy Director advises contents held in transit. Orchard plans to contact the Post Office to complete the return to the intended recipients.
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