03 Jul 1950
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1950
Page
1
A reflective line from David Kirkwood notes that judging the reel importance of conscience is a challenge when opinions shape value. The quote invites self examination of how personal judgments guide what matters.
An injured man remains hospitalized as details about his condition are unclear. Officials have not announced a formal timetable for his recovery or any related events.
Fragmentary OCR notes list evening times and locations with unclear abbreviations. Mentions Hobart, Hobart rextemiay, and numbers 5.25 6.18, suggesting a rough forecast or schedule. Contains stray phrases like Whats ahead speed med and ranges.
US troops flown into South Korea from Japan yesterday are expected to contact the South Korean army soon to establish new lines. Gen. MacArthur’s headquarters reports Ji Won and the airfield still held by defenders. North Korean forces penetrated Ti Son area Friday night but gains seem limited. South of the Han River forces crossed the Seoml area, with a few tanks saved. The Avesan military advisory group in Taejon notes no plan to reestablish Suwon HQ. Southern military sources report little activity and an otherwise unchanged situation. Moscow Radio claims over 9,000 Southern troops killed or wounded and many prisoners taken, with large war materials captured.
The community mourns an unidentified air hostess believed to be Winsome of Tas. Police and civil aviation officials consider the case sensitive as memorial services are planned at multiple churches. Public figures discuss broadcasting today to aid families and friends who cannot attend in person.
Sunday death of 67 year old South Australian Mr EW Forwood who survived the Amara crash last Monday and died in Royal Perth Hospital last night. He had been the? willy Sour sour of the ergerah.
A Pirie West pigeon club event saw 217 birds released from Varachilna on a Saturday morning. Speed reached about 76 miles per hour with the winner named Saint Johan and a first success for trainer Mr. Grakenride. Participants included 23 Pirie Galiaset members and multiple club supporters. trophies donated by local sponsors.
In a heated exchange with Mr Day, Premier Playford outlined talks with a local trust and builder over temporary homes for Port Pirie. He said arrangements were made to proceed, awaiting a satisfactory builder, with the trust yet to respond and a decision expected soon.
Eleven steel workers killed by toxic fumes at Consett, Durham, a major British steel center. Twenty others, many miners, were injured while attempting rescue their trapped colleagues.
Reported scores show varied outings across city high schools and clubs with notable tallies at St Johns and Spartan venues. Players such as A Patterson K Maxwell V Huddy and Dwyer Branford Laudin appear among listed participants amid mixed team outcomes and local standings.
Sunday Mensies the Prime Minister announced the abolition of tea rationing from tomorrow. Ample supplies meet demands as the pompous rationing motive is no longer needed. Prices in Australia had been kept at 2/9 to raise government subsidy costs. The government will absorb any future cost increases or rises in consumption.
A Solomontown Methodist youth contest in the North Western District of Christian Endeavour Union featured junior, intermediate, and senior divisions at the Church of Christ on Gosde road. Prizes and trophies highlighted vocal and instrumental talent with judges and teachers praising high standards and encouraging future participation.
A local court session adjourned the officer's case amid cross examination focusing on forcible actions and alleged driving under liquor. Witnesses describe Bairstow's behavior, police restraint, and medical remarks as officers attempt to establish evidence of intoxication and the defendant's age and condition.
Canberra health officials unveil a July 13 eligibility scheme for tuberculosis sufferers with new weekly allowances. The main rates are 28 10 for married sufferers with dependents, 3 12/6 for single sufferers, and 2 13/6 if the dependent is hospitalized or in a TB institution. Also includes questions from a hearing with irregular exchanges and references to Bairstow and local soccer incidents.
Mr Francis, Minister of the Army, will arrive in Melbourne tomorrow to discuss defence matters with heads of Australia's defence forces. Australia seeks 4500 specialists in Britain and expects former army personnel to volunteer as instructors. Federal Cabinet is anxious for national service, but large-scale training hinges on more non commissioned officers for instructing and admin staff.
In a low turnout on Saturday, just over 10 percent of enrolled voters cast 653 votes with 10 informal in Pirie town council elections. Two Australian Labor Party candidates defeated Liberal and Country League rivals for ten council seats. Ward results showed J J Williams beating DB Middleton by 48 in Bohumou ward, and H L Bletcher retaining in West Ward by 108. Returning officer S Leahey noted apathy and thanked staff, while candidates thanked supporters and urged voter engagement for future polls.
West Ward voting figures are reported in full with totals for each precinct. The document lists candidate tallies, party affiliations, and overall turnout, reflecting a structured roll of votes by precinct and the final aggregated results.
London Sunday report on Wimbledon where Australia suffered a poor day with five defeats among 308 players. Sedgman lost to Kovaleski in straight sets as Malloy defeated Sidwell, Seixas beat Bromwich, and other results listed. Doubles saw Rose and Worthington advance by defeating French pair Heroirs and Destreman.
Moscow Radio reports Moscow has sent a note to the United States alleging American planes dropped Colorado beetles over large areas of German potato crops. The broadcast calls the acts deliberate and criminal and demands punishment for those responsible.
Officers of the Australian Labor party women’s branch in Melbourne are elected with Mesdames Cannon and Fisher among leadership. Western Australia appoints new officials including Thornlin as YMCA representative. Ladies Benevolent Society and Brook District Hospital announce their elected officers and committees, naming presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and committee members.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.