29 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
1
A local notice seeks candidates for playing or non playing coach roles for the season at 2 Norman Street and nearby works. Applicants are invited to apply, listing qualifications, with emphasis on industrial and community planning concerns reflected in the fragment.
Enthusiasm runs high as the Queen nears a farewell broadcast to New Zealanders after a five week royal tour. The royal party prepares to depart for Sydney with a large public welcome anticipated in Australia.
Crowds filled the streets as the Queen and Duke arrived in Dunedin amid a royal motorcade. A parade and associated events drew spectators, with a scheduled royal tour and public shows planned for the evening and following day.
The registrar ordered Stewart Dawson to pay his wife 7115 a week as restitution. The case, lodged by Beverly Phyllis Stewart, awaits trial and preliminary hearings set for February 15, with no rights prejudiced for either party in the interim. The order was made in the divorce proceedings filed in Sydney, noting pending further hearing and witnesses.
Thursday the bantam champion Jonny Carruthees was told to return to hospital for treatment. He faces a potential fight cancellation after a specialist advised rest and a follow up examination. Carruthers is expected back at the hospital this weekend.
Wilton, 45, of Lau inate street Virie West, was charged with buying indecent interfered with two youths aged 12 and 14 on January 7. Magistrate sentenced nine months with hard labour on count one and six months with guard labour on count two.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous names and terms with crisscrossed letters and stray phrases. Readable items include scattered player surnames, venues, and a time note, but the overall item is indecipherable as a coherent sports report.
A fragmented weather diary lists sunrise and sunset times, temperatures for various days, barometer readings, moon phases and city temperatures. It covers Adelaide Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Hobart with notes on wind direction and general conditions.
Canberra debate spills into Sydney meeting as government weighs Japanese participation in a northern Australia defense survey. Racing notes include Canowie Handicap results and detailed dividends from Memorial Handicaps and related events.
A fragmentary line presents a quotation attributed to Thomas Henry Huxley praising the value of early failures as practice. The readable portion emphasizes learning through initial missteps. The source text is incomplete and contains garbled characters.
Lincoln Ray Davidesy of Jellicoe Street was fined 40 pounds and disqualified from driving for 12 months after driving a utility vehicle while intoxicated on December 24 last year. Prosecutor G J Logue said the driver appeared under the influence and unable to operate a motor vehicle safely. Dr G Viner Smith and others testified as witnesses.
A fragmented list of horse names and identifiers for a future racing card. It mentions horses, jockeys, tracks, and times in a jumbled OCR style with many unclear terms and possible event points across multiple venues. The readable items include Pacific Queen, Border Prive, Queen's Vista, and Cranmallan Great Caesar among others.
Shipping notices show departures and arrivals from Adelaide and Port Adelaide with cargoes including barley wheat and lead. Vessels IKAKAPO MOONTA HOUND SMITH LTD and others are listed ahead or due, with destinations including New York and the United Kingdom. The report mentions co operative unions and rail/port interfaces in Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
An OCR heavy text hints at a court case involving alcohol impairment and memory gaps. It references witnesses such as Ben Reivhardes and Edwart, a confrontation at a garage, and a defendant named Defiant testifying in a foreign language about his intoxicated state and lack of recollection of events from an evening.
Professor D Glenn Saxon of Val University predicts a world wide gold monetary standard and early currency convertibility. He says European recovery beyond prewar norms will extend inflationary pressures and European competition in global export markets will impact U S profits.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mr J. L. Richiards and Vip Tucal Panet involved in a disrupted session at the town hall. The court and others are mentioned with unclear actions and a reference to someone walking on "India" and a forthcoming event.
In memoriam notices for family members including Peter Wall and family acknowledgments. The page lists dates such as January 1 1960 and January 29 1952 along with messages from relatives, noting deaths, fond memories, and condolences from spouses, children, and extended family.
Port Pirie offers special bus services to Solomontown Beach tonight and tomorrow night and Monday. Routes include Via Route A to Teave Beach with departures around 9 25 pm to 10 35 pm and EMendale at 10 10 pm. Sunday evening service runs from Alexander wal at 8 15 pm via Route B to Beach. Monday morning starts at 1 18 pm with additional buses to Beach, plus Friday and Saturday evenings service.
Short wedding notices list Pirie art wreaths and shoulder sprays for bouquets at 160 Ellen Street Port Pirie. A fete aims to showcase floral designs and arrangements for brides and guests.
Ship delayed by strong winds caused late departure of the Blue Funnel vessel. The ship, carrying 2 000 tons of wheat and a small quantity of harley, sailed with favorable conditions after a weather setback. The incident disrupted evening services and local notices list church activities and schedules.
A list of music records and sheet music entries featuring late light and Judy Garland numbers, Dutch Swing College Band selections, Vera Lynn, Mario Lanza, Jim Lowe, and others. Includes orchestral tags, piano tunes, and various artist credits with phone contact for order inquiries.
Classified notice for Solly Fish Shop listing availability of fresh fish and hot fish and chips. Includes sale details and requests inquiries at a Broadway street address. Contains damaged OCR with unclear names and measurements.
Readable portions hint at names and places but text is fragmented with many garbled terms and illegible segments. No coherent event or details emerge to support a factual summary.
Prests Limited urges shoppers to buy new swim togs for the Pirie Bathing Beau Parade. The ad notes fashion for girls aiming for a place in the event and positions the store as the supplier of suitable swimwear today.
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