23 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1948
Page
1
The dispatch notes 10 Arabs and seven Jews killed in clashes near Jaffa and Salameh, with reprisals on Arab bases and compensation payments. Weather details describe a sweltering day with highs around 111 degrees and thunder showers. Reports also mention vessel mooring failures and a shipyard incident.
Melbourne and Victoria record a sudden burst of heat with a 104.3 degree minimum in the city and a 98 degree peak around noon. Readings across the state show Mildura Swan Hill and Serviceton reaching high levels as hot north westerly winds persist.
Severe bushfires swept across South Australia with Balaklava origins threatening Calomba township between Long Plains and Maliala. A five room house and outbuildings burned, a small church destroyed near Long Plains, and about 5000 acres of crops, pasture, and scrub scorched. Damages exceed 250000 pounds as hot winds and dry conditions fueled the fires before a cool change aided fire crews.
UK built stainless steel railway coaches feature interior equipment highlights such as glare resistant double windows and a high efficiency air conditioning system. The article notes lightweight construction with significant passenger capacity and rear lines focused on mainline express service.
Britain showcases booming footwear exports with a May focus shift from textiles. Exports exceed £6,000,000 annually, up from under £1,500,000 in 1938, while leather suitcases and hat bags abroad have tripled prewar values. The Britiery Industries fair features three centers in Birmingham and London.
Mark O'Toole born May 1887 in Gladstone, son of Michael and Mary O'Toole. He spent his life roaming western Australia, later working with silver-lead in Pirie and Whyalla before ill health and pneumonism ended his career. Survived by six sisters and a widow, Nell Fitzgerald, the family notes his passion for St Mark's football and his long residence in Pirie.
Melbourne reports widespread fires across the state with 60 000 volunteers involved. Two serious fires were recorded, including ten acres of grassland burned at Ranx Holme. Brigades in metropolitan areas fought crossfires as incident counts rose nationwide.
Experts plan a major film project in eastern Africa to document and photograph rural life and wild territories. They intend to showcase land development including a state owned farm and large scale irrigation and water projects to support global storage and farming efforts.
Hollywood notes confirm actress Maureen O'Sullivan and director John Farrow have welcomed their sixth child. The birth adds to the family, expanding the household of the famed couple in Hollywood.
Vienna dispatch reports the Soviet Union will not enforce an oil price order issued yesterday. The statement notes no immediate changes to trading terms and cites ongoing discussions with Austrian authorities.
David and Matthew have made the selections for tomorrow's races. Morpeetville features Tramway Trials and several stakes races with entries including Gold Web Prince Nobby Royal Cheries Mesabi and more. Also notes obituaries for Arnold Russell Roberts of Rocky River, a pioneer resident, passing away suddenly with son Eric and Rainh.
Britain and France invite Belgium Holland and Luxembourg to sign a treaty of friendship and alliance. Rumors swirl in London that an Anglo French alliance may be announced in the House of Commons as Belgium Holland and Luxembourg are named in discussions.
Mr Edward McAllister a well known resident of Glaystone died aged about 70. He started as a cabbage at Broken Hill four years ago and later worked for the South Australian Railways Department. He leaves a widow Mrs Alice Jolly and seven children Bill Phyllis Ida Don Bob Ben Betty. There are four grandchildren and the interment will be at Glaystone Cemetery assisted by Rev. By Tuckett.
Dr Paul Boffa becomes Malta’s first prime minister after a long tenure as Labor Party leader. Educated at Royal Malta University he earned a medical degree and emerged as a key political figure on the island.
Five shopkeepers were fined by Mr W G Gillespie SM in the Police Court on Wednesday for goods exposed for sale after hours. Steve Drikas and John Cacks, represented by S I Ware, were ordered to pay fines with costs. Salvatore Caputo and Coy and John Salagaras pleaded guilty and were fined with costs. Crown Law Office representative FP J Potter conducted the prosecutions.
Rear-Admiral Maomasi Sakonju was executed for ordering the execution of 65 prisoners of war including Australians. The firing or hanging took place aboard the Japanese cruiser Tune, as reported from Hong Kong with contemporaneous details.
Evening lighting times list sun rise and set hours for today and the coming days. Local temperatures show yesterday and weekly highs and lows across Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart. Barometer readings and marine conditions note isolated storms and generally settled conditions with southwest winds and moderate seas near Bass Strait. Moon phases and upcoming coupon notices for meat books tea and butter appear in brief.
Officers elected include HL Hill president H J Edwards vice president A Siostrom secretary M M Middleton Wadnell W Schule B Slater Armour executive committee J Mansor H Armour J B Walken R Davis J Dwyer social committee E Kernike W Bockelberg auditors After five years Miss Helene Taylor acclaimed as a singer made a return performance Pineats concert Institute Hall John Meteat former world champion skater died at his Clovelly home aged 73.
Sydney reports William Dargie, a former war artist, has won the Archibald Prize for 1947 for a portrait of Sir Marcus Clark. Russell Drysdale won the Wynne Prize for a Sofais township landscape. Douglas Annand won the Sir John Silman prize for mural decoration. Dargie now has five Archibald Prizes since 1941.
London report says Sir Laurence Olivier and his wife Vivien Leigh with the Old Vic Company will depart for an Australian tour on February 14. They are expected to return to Jenxtans 33 Shends of November after the tour, with no new evidence on the mystery planes in the Northern Territory surfaced.
A brief note in Busy Street and Quiet Corner describes rock markings from Pirie quarry as a leaf fossil possibility. A geology student counters that such patterns are dendritic markings caused by iron and manganese infiltration in rock joints and division planes.
Det Insp C G Henderson and his wife celebrated their ruby wedding in Port Germein. The couple, longtime residents, were toasted at home by relatives and friends. An accordion performance from 40 years ago returned, accompanied by a two tier cake and ruby gifts.
District fixtures resume with Colts facing North and West Colts meeting Wandearan tomorrow at Memorial Oval. Prests v Pirle Hast and Pirle East, plus Dilendale Boys Club at Ellendale, Port B v Waterside Workers, and Parklands matches also listed with team lineups and captains.
Seventeen riders are handicapped for tomorrow's six mile road race organized by Pike Cycle Club. Listed riders include J Butler, A Appleby, KK Goddard, PF Cunningham, R Reichelt, W Shepherd, J Williams, A Whitehead, E Whitehead, F Wilson, H Holt, C Bairstow, E Bairstow, J Dormer, and D McVicer among others.
The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company plans to convert several liners for peacetime migrant service to Australia. The Maloja is expected to sail for Australia in March with 1,000 tourist class berths replacing former first and tourist cabin space. The Moolian, Ranchi, and Chitral are slated for refurbishment or readiness in spring to support outward migration, with Strathmore and Strathnaver remaining on government service.
Ty women spe no rene watches at Crystal Brook Bell and Catholic teams woman sets again at Blue and Methodist respectively. Scores into Red Blue game were Miss J Murdock Mrs Frankom and Mrs E Robinson Miss D Rieschick 95 Mrs F Treloar Mrs E Mc Leod d Mrs R Craigh Miss L Dar ley 92 Mrs Murdock do Mrs Robinson 1 Mrs Treloar d Miss Rieschick 6-5 Mrs Frankom 4 Mrs Craigh 4 Mra McLeod d Miss Darley 6-0.
Ex servicemen in Brisbane form a growing taxi firm from a man with an idea to a four shareholder operation with 16 cars and 18 shareholders. They each maintain their own car, pay 12 to join the company and 10 weekly for office costs and advertising. The group aims to expand to two service stations and over 50 cars within a year. A Sydney serviceman, Mr Jim Ryan, creates a mobile barber shop caravan with a barber unit, bed room and mirrors for remote grooming in high population areas.
A Whyalla men’s team defeated Pirie 27 to seven across three centres at Wiyalla. Guest host Mr. Wo Anderson organized the event with matches including Shaw-Patteney and Devereaux-Beckman. Final scores featured several 6 and 9 results across pairs and mixed doubles in a spirited regional tennis showcase.
The Pirie Railwaymen defeated Wallaroo at Wallaroo in a Pennant contest. The event saw players such as J Clayton, L Maynard, R Lander, M Allams, and E Harrison compete in multiple closely fought sets with a trophy donated by the railwaymen awarded for the most consistent Wallaroo player.
Edmund Nelkou and Canty Pirit men were fined £12 10s with costs for fraudulent conversion in Pirie Police Court. The accused admitted receiving money from Evelyn Gailey and said it was spent on races and tobacco after arriving two weeks earlier. The court record notes the purchase of rail licker from Adelaide and the involvement of other named parties.
Capt R B Cowell named star commander of the Stratheden liner replacing Capt A G Jenkins awaiting new appointment. Messrs J H and M L Beyer elected to Pirie Waterside Workers’ Fed committee after Sidney Rawson’s retirement. R H Hayward appointed superintendent purser of P and O Stram Navi gation. Rawson served 49 years. appointed superintendent in Apr 1939. Hospital notes include Mr R T Martin patient at Pirie Hospital medical ward. Mr W Coffey of Pirie Town Council recovering from tour is ybal. Mr Gil Bettison of Whyalla recovering from broken pelvis and hip from October crossing accident. William Mellors, 15 months, son of Mr and Mrs H Mellors, recovering from kerosene ingestion in Solomontown children’s ward.
Crystal Brook croquet players fared well in inter town play, defeating Gauinare 4 games to 0 but narrowly losing to Snowtown 28 1 to 28 1. The cards list numerous players such as Miss BK, Dunsford, Mrs Mo Pory, Mrs Burges, Mrs Ellis, Miss E Buus, Miss J Gehan, Miss N Thomson, Mrs H Suing, and others across bouts versus Gulnares, Snowtown, and local teams with scores ranging from 14 to 26.
At Nasal Court on Wednesday William Neco corbet faced a fine of £34 for causing a disturbance at Revell Street. Prosecuted by Mr St Warren, the case involved neighbors Witkunrad and Mrs Plabakis, with witnesses including Mrs Rogers and Mercival (Juotin Afeller) describing decibel abuse and a heated argument in their yards.
The document outlines a ten day fortnight in principle for a railway work trial by the Murray Stewart design team. A scheduled train service from Ellen Street Adelaide at 3 10 pm is noted with delays expected. the timetable mentions a Friday dispatch but lacks full details.
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