30 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1948
Page
1
An importer in Hong Kong restives hundreds of tons of goods landed from the steamer Yanan and plans to demand the return of the entire shipment. The consignments include biscuits, crackers, and peanut butter with illegible labeling. Officials note poor quality and misbranding as a postwar issue in Australian trade.
Matthew has made selections for the Lomorrin race meet at Mentonie with entries in the Bass Juvenile Handicap and Epsom Stakes divisions. Also notes Moorabbin Handicap and Wartong Welter with several horses listed and race times. In Adelaide Tennis, Davey and Skewes shine in country play with wins in Pfeiffer Shield securney events and multiple singles and doubles results reported from Memorial Drive.
Report from Melbourne shows workers facing higher prices and shorter hours. Lord Nutfield discusses costs of a car capable of 100 miles per hour, noting 1828 production cost of £104 and current British price around £300 with taxation, illustrating worker affordability challenges.
Baghdad reports Syd Muhamed Alssader, ex-Senate member, forms a new Iraqi cabinet replacing Saleh Jabar who resigned on Tuesday. Riots followed the signing of the Angin-Trag pact amid the political shakeup.
The War Pumoraa windjammer training ship in Warsaw is claimed to be the first sailing vessel to be equipped with Hadar gear. The note describes its innovative rig and claims the ship is the first of its kind worldwide to feature such equipment.
London report says the French Cabinet approved a plan to withdraw notes worth 346 million francs, about 37 percent of currency in circulation. Markets and banks closed as the National Assembly met to consider government financial proposals and a spokesman warned the government would resign if the program failed.
Canberra report states Prime Minister J. B. Chifley said the Commonwealth Government had not considered any change to the exchange rate while sterling remains at current value. He warned that a depreciation would force reconsideration of Australia's arrangements with sterling, noting fears about gold market risks if moves are not carefully managed.
Local women's pennant tennis event at Crystal Brook featured several matches with participants including Mrs. Ward, Miss Dar, Mrs. Gun, Mrs. Lines, Miss Darley, Miss Curtin, and Mrs. McLeod. Court play included results such as Mrs Travar defeating Miss Curtin 6-4 and Mrs Frankout defeating Mrs Head 6-3 amid a busy schedule of morning and afternoon heats.
The business section discusses bicycle parking in FW town. Acting surveyor My A Rutners heads a report on kerbside parking provision within 60 days. A request for business premises pics to support enforcement of a by law on cycles or footpaths is noted.
Intertown cricket played against Quon Association at Memorial Oval with only half the visitors. Pirie Association managed a late surge to salvage a draw as play extended with lime and last man in making a final tally.
The report outlines preparation for a water pipeline linking Menindee with Broken Hill. It notes pipe laying progress, material deliveries, and workforce activity. Baseball-like scoreboard details and local cricket notes appear alongside municipal health updates and concert planning.
A defendant appeared in Adelaide Criminal Court charged with indecent assault on a 15 year old girl near Ellendale Play ground after a theatre outing. The girl testified the act followed the outing with consent. Medical witnesses offered conflicting dates and ages, while relatives and friends supported the defendant’s good character. The case proceeds to trial.
The Victorian Government refuses to bow to Communist threats over sanctions if the Emergency Services Act is enacted. The Premier urged railway workers and unions to act against alleged subversive Moscow elements to preserve union control by Australian members while warning against repressive registration.
Adelaide council debate centers on who pays for bus seat provision and station amenities. Ald Davis questions if rival firms supply seating and crossovers, while Lt. G Dey notes service improvements under current management. A works committee recommendation requires bus stop areas to be at least 130 feet from any corner.
Vandals broke into Albert Park club premises in St Vincent's Gardens Garden Place last night. Portable articles stolen and extensive damage reported with doors broken racquets smashed playing cards and other items scattered about.
Arm Edwards achieves a cycling treble at Wirra Cycling and Athletic Club meet on Jahara Oval. Final events list Edwards in multiple wins including two miles for Wirraara Wheel, 280 yards, 260 yards, and 180 yards legs, plus scratch races and a consolation mile featuring Reichelt, Norton, Johns and others. Pedestrian open event won by Peter Reichelt.
Kurrewa II remains top in the Tasman Yacht race, reporting at noon to be 35 miles from Sydney. Rivermaid, Milnes Handicap favorite, and Wayfarer are among the other contenders as racing returns to Memorial Oval. Rivermaid’s rivals face a challenging spread, with Pike track times cited and Speedy Princess referenced as last season’s winner.
Thirty five Intermediate Certificates have been gained by Pirie students in the annual University of Adelaide examinations. Maxwell Malcolm of Pirie High School topped the list with seven subjects. Patricia Pickering secured six subjects with three credits, and Olive Welden gained two credits in her six subjects. The report lists many other names and detailed grades across various subjects and divisions.
Minister of Post War Reconstruction said he would seek to divert extra fencing materials to South Australia to replenish stock levels beyond requirements as a punitive measure. Cabinet approved a decree allowing Hungarians abroad to receive special fencing wire and barbed wire for distribution to those who disobey orders.
Adelaide officials stated there would be no correspondence course for children to offset the fort night delay in reopening schools. Children were advised to do revision work during the fortnight.
A jumble of weather timings temperatures and nautical notes lists lighting times sunrise and sunset, temperatures for yesterday and coming days, capital city readings, barometer, wind directions, seas, and moon phases. It also includes current and upcoming coupons for meat books butter and other items with dates.
Mr J S Leahey granted a week’s leave by Pirie Town Council. H Loftes to head coronation office. At Pirie Institute annual meeting officers elected: G Dey president V Mullighan J Hopkins vice presidents D Lauder secretary F P M Good treasurer L J Golding 3 G Eskimud auditors N Innes W Giles FP D Rundell. W R Gelsler in Pirie reopening classes in industrial management next month. Adjutant Keith Setterfield promoted in Pirie Salvation Army. Winnie Setterfield in Perth and R W Setterfield in Chilwell. K W Barton on holiday. Ted Madigan and family in Pirie at Royal Exchange. W P Pell to leave La Pampa surgical ward tomorrow. Mrs Fred Tobin admitted to women’s surgical ward.
Ronald Reginald Broadfoot of Pirie West was sent to gaol for four months for stealing a cigarette case valued £1 15s and 7s 6d plus one ounce of tobacco from clothing left in a bathing shed at Feders Dock. Police said the thefts at the baths are continuous and Broadfoot admitted the offences after being apprehended.
The program offers Ive Always Loved You with Philip Dorn and Catherine McLeod plus a musical score by Artur Rubinstein and a selection of shorts and travelogues. Ozone presents Miracle on 34th Street with Maureen O Hara and John Payne and The Devil's Playground with William Boyd. Women contenders in handicaps at Memorial Oval include local runners from Whyalla and nearby townships.
Pirie retail stores plan to end Saturday hours as a move to a five day week with workers to be employed five days. Suburban shops without outside staff may keep Saturday operations, while city shops expect closures next week. Trade bodies and unions discuss the impact and possible court action against the change.
Mr E Cooper reports to the town council that district ranger advised cattle called Boogoolie stark were hard to handle. Cattle scattered through town causing disruption near yards and roads before being driven toward slaughter premises. Inspector suggests relocating yards to a rail site to avoid residential areas and reduce cattle crossing streets.
Local cricket schedule lists West Colts at West Suburban Oval tomorrow at 1 30 with A Telford as captain and a full West Colts squad. Also planned are Foundry vs Trust Costs at Bradmai pitch on Sunday and Ellendale Boys Club hosting Kookaburra and Kangaroo squads with numerous players named from A to Z.
Forty-five Pike wheelmen nominated for tomorrow's eight-mile road race with handicaps listed for many riders. The lineup includes L Seater B Seidel L Cunningham R Jarvis R Goddard A Warner G Appleby W Willoughby R Butler A Jarvis R Whittaker C Brine R Shepherd B Rutgers G Richards A Shepherd C Bauer C Hell J Dormer F Wilson M Norton B and I Relohelt Norton J Nestor F Kent W Brook D Berry Johnson W Shepherd R Johns R Reynolds A Edwards G Dietman L Hosking headlined by A White and G Williams. handicaps vary from 40 seconds to 2 minutes 45 seconds.
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