Prime Minister to Visit Pirie Tomorrow
Civic authorities were notified that Prime Minister J. B. Chifley will spend a couple of hours in Pirie tomorrow. He will be given a civic welcome by Mayor Threadgold at the town hall at 2:30 pm, with other likely stops and departure planned for Parafield and Whyalla. The visit aims to inspect secondary industries and two industrial centres, Whyalla and Pirie, reflecting government focus on regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. D. Russell
MLHLR
J. B. Chifley
Pirie
W. HE. ‘Threadgold
Wiley Silatte
Parwhield
Whyalla
Pam
Parafield
Rossel
Dan Aue
Jane Iy
Thuriig
Will Secon
Pasa
Fedral
Mibhiher
Chifley
South Australia
Sixty Members of Jap House of Peers Resign
Tokyo reports sixty members of the House of Peers including 15 imperial princes have resigned to evade a purge under Gen. MacArthur's directive. The Mainichi notes the Upper House will become the State Council with no Imperial Family or peerage members seated in the future.
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Tokio
House of Peers
Gen. MacArthur
Mainichi
Howe of Peers
State Council
Overcrowded Soviet Camp Brings Allied Criticism
Vienna censorship notes a Daily Mail report that sixty thousand Italian Czechoslovakian and Polish deportees were crowded into a four camp near Vienna built for twenty thousand. Red Cross observers expressed concern at winter conditions while Ben MacNaughton cites improving behavior amid Allied policy debate.
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London
Daily Mail
Viena
Red Cross
Vienna
Plane wreckage search narrows after twin engine crash
In Seshipate 4 a search continues for a twin engined plane believed down in the mountains near Yarington. Kenneth Wallis and Sally Stewart are linked to the missing craft as FAA and operators pursue leads amid scattered wreckage clues and tape 42 records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syuney
Soares Oparty
Ub Poly
FAA Peesmine
Kenneth Wallis
Sally Stewart
Brook
Colouity Ae Yarington
Fae Aticrail
Statens
Malayan Campaign Update Ties Australia to Britain
Tuesday Prime Minister Chifley declined comment on the Eighth Division’s call for an inquiry into the Malayan campaign. He said he was in touch with British Prime Minister Attlee regarding Churchill’s speeches to secret Commons sessions. The issue is set for Cabinet discussion next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Chifley
Ant
Attlee
Churchill
House of Commons
Formosan Prisoner Stabs NCO In Prison Camp Incident
A Formosan prisoner stabbed a non commissioned officer at a camp while supervising prisoners assigned to washing. The officer was admitted to hospital with a head wound and back injury. The assailant was confined to gaol.
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Lae
N.C.O
30 Hour Week Sought For Shearers
Sydney report says a five day, thirty hour working week in all shearing sheds was proposed by the Tupra branch to the Australian Workers Union conference opening today. South Australian and Queensland delegates backed shorter working week ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tupra
Australian Workers’ Union
South Australian
Queensland
Llaneties
Water cooling unit proposed for powerhouse depot
Report to Pine Town Council last night shows town clerk J. H. Leahey citing requests from corporation employees for a cooling system at the powerhouse depot. Engineer’s estimate places the installation at about £110. Alderman L. H. Degis backed placing drinking fountains at the powerhouse, and Alderman C. Horley supported the motion, adopted. Payday for workers to align with Smelters was approved, with Watuption in the office not expected. Motion presented by Drs W. R. Mackay and H. L. Blucher.
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Pine Town
J. HS Leahey
Ald
L. H. Degis
Ald. C. Horley
Als
Werle
Water Flowing Off Playground Sparks Drainage Concern
A report to Ride Loch council last night described water from the playground area flowing into a nearby resident’s yard. Mr Taylor argued the property must be at the same level as the playground, suggesting no drainage scheme is feasible. the motion passed to proceed with Taylor’s recommendation.
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PR Laylar
Adelaide
Davis
Faylor
Taylor
War on flies at Broken Hill tests planned
Broken Hill City Council approved tests of the D D T chemical to combat flies at the sanitary depot. Dr GK Williams, general superintendent, announced two tons of solution are ready through Broken Hill Associated Smelters and permission was granted to test at the corporation depot following a council motion by Ald L H Davis and M Connelly.
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Broken Hill City Counc
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
GK. Willisms
Ald. L. H. Davis
M. Connelly
Taxi Service License Controversy Aired At Meeting
A local council debated taxi service license approvals amid driver shortages and rising demand. Alderman Davis noted complaints about unavailable taxis, while Alderman Mayur urged careful limits on new services. The motion to restrict licenses passed after discussion on future applications.
First Complete Map of Borneo
Drakefont announces that a small RAAF detachment at Labuan will soon complete aerial mapping of Borneo. No extensive ground survey will be conducted. a full island photograph from the air will be produced for the first time in history.
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Melbourne
Drakefont
Conmalket
Labuan
Borneo
Wartime Wharf Enclosures Sold Auction Report
A Commonwealth Disposals Commission sale led by F C Dews of Fred Wurm & Co disposed of fencing posts barbed wire gates lights and sentry boxes from wartime wharfs closed under National Security Regulations. Proceeds totaled about £2140. About ten buyers gathered at 10 am with locals waterside workers and curious onlookers. sale finished in 1 hour 20 minutes. Buyers included a storekeeper and farmers from nearby districts. removal required within a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Disposals Commission
F.C. Dews
Fred Wurm & Co
Baltic Mal
Daws
Norfolk Island Appointment Sparks Soldier Preference Debate
Melbourne reports controversy over the Commonwealth appointing Alex Wilson, a former House member, as Norfolk Island Administrator. Returned Soldiers' League leader Holland condemns the move as a breach of soldier preference, urging a Royal Commission to decide if ex servicemen should fill posts in the Trust-War Reconstruction department amid manpower concerns.
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Melbourne
Luysdal
Commonwealth
Alex Wilson
House of Representatives
Norfolk Island
Holland
Returned Soldiers’ League
Holla
Long And Mrs Bolton Doubles Champions
Adelaide reports the Ausualist tennis doubles championship concluding with Long and Mrs N Ballon from Victoria defeating Bromwich and Miss J Fitch from New South Wales by 54 games to an unspecified score. The event highlighted regional pairings and notable performances across states.
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Long and Mrs. Bolton
Adelaide
Long
N. Ballon
Vic
Bromwich
J. Fitch
N.S.W.I
Effort To Maintain Beer Supplies In Australia
Canberra reports negotiations aim to secure £100,000 worth of hops to keep beer supplies adequate. Prime Minister J B Chifley said today beer rationing seems inevitable amid acute Tasmanian hop shortages.
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Canberra
Ueebsite
J.B. Chifley
Quorn Man Triumphs In Wide Brim Victory
A fragmentary report notes Quorn Man securing a victory at Whiyalls with a time of 129-10. Miller appears in connection to the event and the piece references Whyalla and Lanugulin in a unclear sequence of places and times.
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Qworn
Whiyalls
Millen
Whyalla
Savings Bank Ready To Help Pine Town Council
Savings Bank of South Australia told Pine Town Council by letter last night it may loan £3,000 to Broken Hill Associated Smelters for road machinery if the council proceeds with a loan for road works The bank said it would discuss and assist in the loan matter Nuisance On Beach Police notify council of dogs on Solomontown Beach and cycles on the area and offer assistance to minimise the nuisance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank
Savings Bank of South Australia
Pine Town Council
Broken Hill Associated Smaelters
Corporation
Pirie
Solomontown
Town Hall Hire Refused at City Meeting
The meeting records show a vote to refuse use of the hall citing objections to religious elements in a proposed event. Cr 8 Mackay moved and Cr 1 lurk seconded that the hall should not be civic, with the decision passed unanimously.
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Mackay
Meritorious service noted in wartime awards
The Navy announces OBE recognition for Matthy OBE and Lmde John Clarkes Howler Peau RAN for meritorious service in propaganda work supporting the Viceroy Mast A raion effort. Reports detail actions around October including operations against a Japanese target and related naval movements, with mentions of Balikpayan and allied forces.
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Melbourn
Navy
Winahired Matthy Obe
Lmde
John Clarkes
Howler Peau Ran
Af Sam Yardi
Vic
Lidl
Netherlands
Jodie
Ahi
Balikpayan
Beach Carnival At Solomontown Draws Large Crowd
About 3000 people attended the illuminated carnival at Solomontown Beach on Monday night. Roughly £65 was cleared for the Beach Improvement Committee with £5 from dancing £19 from a collection and the rest from women’s committee activities. The foreshore was crowded two lines of parked cars along Beach Road and the bicycle stand was full. Festoons of electric lights along the foreshore created a gay scene before 10 o'clock. The Beach Improvement Committee led by Mayor W H Threadgold and the women’s committee under Mrs Threadford organized the event assisted by acting secretary C P Cunningham while R L Kurgan was hospitalized.
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Solomontown Beach
W. H Threadgold
Women's
Threadford
R. L. Kurgan
Pirie Hospital
C. PB. Cunningham
Amelgamation Plea By Liberal Leader
Amelgamation plea by Liberal leader during a Canberra event. The programme featured sections from BLAS Excelsior Bath with A Hogg as leader, contributions from Misses Jean Mahoney Judith Stevens and Messrs Peter Brown A Bond. Music from The Den Club amplifying set by Tom Flinn. MC A Arbon hosted. Aquatic events judged by G Dey with volunteers in charge of shoe sports. Principal swimming results listed for boys under 16 including Peter McDonald William and Betty Spock. Refreshments and jumble stalls noted.
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BLAS
Excelsior Bath
Uader
A. Hogg
Jean Mahoney
Judith Stevens
Peter Brown
A. Bond
den” Club
Tom Flinn
A. Arbon
Fordneig
G. Dey
Peter McDonald
William Picks
Betty Spock
Petty Franke
Canberra
Tuesdy
Bartgies
Pe Street
Solumantown
Kay
Rodney
Lindsay Greet
Seventh Meet
Pirie West
Gus
Tosemary
Pay. Sly
Tenth Street
Pine
Liberal Party Hope Hinges On Loyalty, Cohesion
Mirg Mengies, leader of the Federal Opposition, said the Liberal Party could win the next election with loyalty and cohesion, aiming to put Australia back on the right track.
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Mirg. Mengies
Paty
Australia
Hopes for Visit from Test Team at Pirie
Hopes for a one day visit by the English Test team to Pirie are voiced by M A Calnan at Memorial Oval as veterans and officials discuss a possible classic match. The gathering reflects strong local support, with veterans and officials praising past relations and seeking sustained backing for the prospective tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Australia
Yar
M.A. Calnan
Association
Memorial Oval
Hotin
Wu Woo
Gerlukel Association
Oval
Piteh
Axvellen
W. A. Sinclair
Aviive Stjeke
TM Anderson
Seaders
Gericke
Mpo
Leytang
Slinilay
Weather note reports high shade temps and unpleasant heat
Monday's maximum shade temperature reached 108 degrees, the fifth century in Pirie this month and the thirteenth this sum. The highest shade reading yesterday was 101 degrees, with warmer conditions expected through the day, making the weather unpleasant.
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Pirie
Inland Swimming Pool Plan Adopted in Town Meeting
A local committee won council support for a proposed inland swimming pool to serve nearby residents. Whelan moved to grant permission, praising the project as a needed recreational facility for Pirie and promising council backing. Mackay seconded. motion adopted.
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Cowie
Ellendale
Cr Whelan
Canneil
Pirie
Pirie Town Council Later Donates to Brighton Babies Home
Last night Pirie Town Council approved a £55 donation to Brighton Babies Home moving. Ald. M Connelly praised the institution and its supporters. Also noted are hospital patient recoveries including A Harding and Capt. G F C Stachan. Sole Brothers Circus secured parkland use near the technical school for three nights at £5, with a congestion test at the ticket box requested by Ald. Connelly.
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Last Sight
Pirie
Towr Corneil
W. H. Threadgard
Ald
LH. Davis
M. Connelly
Hawley
Crs
WB. Mackay
P. Clarke
M.M. B. Middlewn
G. Dey
H. V. Ric H. L. Blucher
A. A. E Whelan
L. Williams
W. H. Threadgold
Sole Brothers’ Circus
Technical School
Ald. M. Connelly
Brief delay in loading of wheat ship at Pirie
An hour delay occurred as two sets of tally clerks were not engaged for the Trevethoe loading. The Federated Clerks Union insisted on the double check practice, while agents and shipmasters agreed to reinstate the custom. The Trevethoe will carry a large consignment of wheat for Portuguese East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Baltic
Phiebrah
Federated Clerks Union
South Australian Wheat Board
John Darling
EH. D. Russell
W. Hayes
Federated Clerks’ Union
Port Adelaide
Pirie Constable's Ear Almost Severed
An incident during a local carnival left Constable Brooks with a crushed ear and facial injuries. He was taken to Winie Hospital for treatment after a crash near the event, sustaining a slight concussion and multiple abrasions. He is expected to remain under care for several days and faces recovery in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winie
Teravvie Muuiny
Constable Brooks
Orown
Pir
Ted
Virie
Ijn Suisse
Solomontown School Drainage Inspection Report
A Pirie meeting discusses drainage at Solomontown School as inspector visits to inspect waste water exits. Groundwater issues surface with water and odor. proposals include redirecting water and testing to reach a satisfactory remedy.
Re establishment of servicemen in Melbourne
Minister J J Dedman replies to Cyemar's claim that jobs outlook for discharged servicemen is grim He refutes Brig Cremot saying 2000 men cannot find work and notes 16 to 19 thousand are discharged weekly with many on leave or taking spells after long service He stresses low re employment incentive and morale impact on servicemen
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Melbourne
J. J. Dedman
Hii
Cyemar
Legion of
Cremot
Dedman
Brig. Cremar
Brig. Cremer
Weather and forecast signals unsettled interior with coastal warmth
The forecast notes unsettled conditions with scattered sun in the interior and fine elsewhere. Coastal coal conditions bring warmth inland, with light southeast to northeast winds. Temperatures across major cities show Adelaide 41, Melbourne 72, Sydney 86, Perth 47, Hobart 73, with Keishane 88 and Pirie 91 noted.
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Westeriay
Adelaide
Molhunru
Sydney
Perth
Keishane
Hobart
Pirie
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Livhisleile
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Romain
Ineyraqierty
Cole
Ainay
Jap House of Peers
Gennes
MacNacuty
America
Associated Press
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A.I.F. N.C
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Pike
Council
Loic Corporation
Kbs
Charito Fe
Mayur
Jorner Norman
Wiurese
Sir Edward Spears
Palestine
Twida Ith
Germany
Sir Edward Speart
Committee On Palestine
Ara Oguly
Quorn
E. T. Martin
Maria
Lorefleet Whee
Ulbinn Miniature Rife
T. Martin
Lethbridge
I Lou
Zubri
Keast
Hennesay A
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Meschke
T. Edwards
L. Norton
Bramiuril
Panu
NJ Hranurd
Watchtower Society
Df.c
Siyen
E. L. Mitchell
Inva
Igen
Lily Tinywesseu
Onl
Leesan
Toe Association
Foster
Me K
Grin
Shushi
Uurhvon
Eajline
Cims
Cho Cibiain
Ji i
Ty Pirle
Ero Scott
Aselation Pabiliry
Gabon
Rally
J. Basso
B. le. Mitevell
M. Holman
Wayer
P. Munn
J. Neagle
Laddition
B.D. Rundell
Brisbane
G. White
A. Harding
Highways and Local Government Department
G. F.C. Stachan
Cottell Street
Terowie
Solomontown School Drainage
Pirie Foyn Chanel
Neswater
Sevicemen
Syn Yises
Oh Nets
Simvases
SaMy Sets
Yeaterday
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Ming
Vndiy
Magimuin, U6
Minimani
Balloan
Malvern Star
Malvern
Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
Alexander Street
Florence
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