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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1949

Page

1

Judgment on Union Challenge Sets Arbitral Validity in Sydney

In Sydney the High Court will deliver a judgment at 11 am tomorrow to decide the validity of an order by Chief Judge Kelly of the Federal Arbitration Court directing two unions to hand over £40,000 and documents. The Federated Ironworkers Association and Miners Federation are the unions involved. Proceedings included further submissions from counsel for the Crown case and Amalgamated Engineering Union, with Justice Rich presiding alongside Justices McTiernan.

Sydney High Court Federal Arbitration Court Justice Kelly Justice Rich T. A. Sullivan Pede- Fao Sullvan C. M. Collins Amalgamated Engineering Union Rich, McTiernan Kelly Hardie Federated Ironworkers’ Association Lisi Arbitration Court Commonwealth

Government questioned on open cut mines in Canberra

In Parliament Mr Chifley warned that if mining disputes persist the Federal Government may reassess its stance. He urged arbitration by the Miners Federation and the Coal-Mining Unions' Council while noting a coal shortage impacts hospitals and essential services. The debate covered coal supplies, potential railway tonnage shifts, and unemployment benefit rules amid strikes.

Anberra Chifley Miners’ Federation New South Wales Chitley House of Representatives Mensgies Mr. Mensies

Unemployment Benefit Details in Australia

Federal authorities explain Australia’s unemployment benefit scheme amid coal strike unrest. Applicants must reside 12 months, intend to stay permanently, and face a seven day waiting period before payments commence. Eligibility ranges from 16 to 65, with willingness to accept suitable work.

Australia Department of ‘Social Services Department Australis

Lead Production Nears End at Broken Hill Smelters

Small ore parcels of about 1000 tons last week flowed into Broken Hill Associated Smelters from mixed freight trains from the Barrier but ore concentrate stocks are dwindling since ore train cancellations. The acting manager Mr. F A Green said production will cease this week or soon after. The company will keep all employes for maintenance and construction as long as possible after cessation. Coke sales to private consumers are suspended at Alpha terrace works due to coal shortages, but supplies are maintained for essential industries and Pirie Hospital. Owing to restricted gas production coke output has fallen, and the fuel is used in the company's owl surfaces to conserve coal.

Broken Hill F. A. Green Alpha Terrace South Australian Gas Company Pirie Hospital

Mayor Middleton in Pirie Hospital After Second Collapse

Last night reports say Pirie mayor Mr Middleton is in satisfactory condition and comfortable, with no visitors allowed for rest. He was admitted to Pirie Hospital Saturday after his second collapse within a fortnight.

Middleton Pirie Pirie Hospital

Italian migrants not wanted at RSL conference Adelaide

The Returned Servicemen's League sub branch in Adelaide votes to support a motion opposing Italian migrants and endorses maintaining the White Australia policy. Discussions cover wartime criminals statements, mass immigration for British servicemen, and raised home contract prices for soldiers' homes.

Returned Servicemen's League Adelaide Pirie Prospect Australia R.S.L Mouat Barker Wat Britain A. Sjostrom State Council Liostrom A. L. William

Chiang Kai-shek pleads for U.S. aid to China

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek urged hastened American assistance for China's Nationalist Government in its war with the Communists to prevent a wider world conflict. He called time loss dangerous and rejected rumors of a Moscow break.

TV Sepeldefemnnesil Aestly Lit Chiang Kai-yhek Chiang Moscow

Man Fined For Riding Motorcycle On Footpath In Florence Street

Graham Francis Rathman aged 21 of 141 Currie street Adelaide appeared at Pirie Police Court on Monday for riding a motorcycle and sidecar along a footpath in Florence street on June 13. He did not appear in court and was fined £6 with 10 costs after testimony describing the ride past about 20 bus waiters. Officer Dolan said Rathman claimed no wrongdoing.

U Nolan Graham Francis Rathman Currie Street Adelaide Mesory W. Giles C. P. Muro Pirie Florence Street B.C. Merrett Dolan Senate and York Roads Merrell Thomas Robert Saunders Saunders John Edward Key Solomontown Mary-Elie Street Irving K. Lanished Giffen Lee Transport Company Pirie Weet Russell Beresford Heine Edna Matte

Devalued Pound Possible as Australia Plans Cuts

Canberra reports the Federal Cabinet discussed a possible devaluation of the pound and, if devalued, a follow-on devaluation of the Australian pound. A special dollar committee will review year expenditures and aim to cut imports by about 20 percent through September 30. Likely reductions target Newsprint, motor cars, petrol, machinery, and tobacco imports, with restrictions to avoid hardship.

Australia United States Candas

Flood fund tops £105 after two day appeal drive

The Pirie flood relief appeal in New South Wales topped £105 yesterday after two days of public response led by Mayor Middleton. Donations include 10 10 from the Country Women's Association and entries from local groups. funds will aid Maitland and other flood damaged areas as the community continues support efforts.

Pirie Fund Fur New South Wales Middleton Nce Swiday Country Women's Association B.H.A.S. Riggers Hood Damdge Amng Howest Maitland Pine Fund Recorder Madas. Riggers Social Club C .F. Caddy Stat Pirie “Lutheran Ladies Smith HH. Turner Hoy DeDer Brine Z. HL Johnson D. Teel Errington Joan Bischof

Elley Bennett Inches Toward Title Fight Rank

New York report says boxer Elley Harnett Keet rises to No 2 behind bantamweight Manuel Orta per Ring magazine ranking. The piece cites Bennett as one of Australia’s best fighters in recent years and notes he has earned a title shot against Ortiz.

New York Qorkist Elley Harnett Keet Manuel Orta Ring Bennett Australia Ortiz

Pryke and Lindquist Return From Pirie Industrial Visit

G E Pryke industrial officer of the State committee and A Lindquist assistant returned to Adelaide by car after a stay in Pirie for industrial matters. At Pirie RSL sub branch meeting visitor was F Snook president of Prospect sub branch staying with daughter Mrs Gordon Wilson Risdon Park. Hospital notes list Leo Lemm Solomontown discharged, Margaret Bessen Port Germein discharged, Peter Lukeman Port Germein in children's ward.

Pirte G. E. Pryke State Committee of Overseas and Interstate Shipping Companies A. Lindquist Assisant Adelaide Pirie Returned Servicemen’s League F. Snook Prospect Subbranch Gordon Wilson Butterick Street Risdon Park Leo Lemm Solomontown Pirie Hospital Margaret Bessen Port Germein Peter Lukeman J. Lukeman

Weather and daylight changes forecast with temperatures

Daily light times show rises and sets across the town with notable increases and declines. City temperatures list Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart with yesterday’s readings and barometer values. Expect fire risk and a drop in temperatures with winds shifting NW to W across coastal districts and seas becoming moderate to rough with heavy swells.

Capital City Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart Lone

Debutante Ball Highlights at St Pauls Parish Hall

Four Pirie girls made their debut at the Church of England Ball, presented to Mrs. G. Dey by Mrs. J. A. Anderson. Coral Johansen and Joy Ryder led escorts, with formal dancing to the Pride of Erin waltz and a supper to follow. Notables included Rev. G. Schorefield, Rev. S. L. Davie, and many matrons and guests.

Venrtve Pirie St. Paul's Parish Hall Barty G. Dey J. A. Anderson Coral Johansen Joy Ryder Mesdames Dey Anderson Artis Te Hall Gus Mumme Leon Rodda A. Lowe St. Paul's S. L. Davie S. L. Davie and Mrs. Davie Dey H. A. Nerlich L. J. McEgan A. L. Williams Margaret Brett Esmer Russell W. Ewens E. A. Sawtell Stenson Department of the Debutantes Mesdames Lowe Anderdoi McEgan Miss Brett

Discolored Water Sparks Comment From Local Waterworks

Local officials discussed discolored water reported in Whyalla with Mr J M Brokes store may of Pirie branch noting the supply remains river water with local reserves if low. Mr Stoker said dead ends and low circulation in winter cause odor and taste complaints. samples are sent to Adelaide for analysis.

Morgan Stokes Florence Street Forvman Weil Des Varhienis Adelaide

No Exceptions To Migration Laws Advocate Says

An Australian minister stated there will be no exceptions to immigration laws to preserve the White Australia policy. An Immigration Bill to close loopholes was debated in Parliament as the minister argued for uniform quotas for Europeans and Asians. The bill passed all stages with a minor amendment.

Anelriga Mc Colwell Hay Australia Calwell House of Representatives Japan Mr. Calwell

Weizmann relinquishes British citizenship

Dr Chaim Weizmann, born in Russia and now President of Israel, announced this week that he has formally relinquished his British citizenship.

Chaim Weizmann Israel

Railwayman Injured At Pirie Stockyards

A railwayman, W. R. Diamond, fireman of Three Chaintoad, Pirie South, was injured when a 3 cade tick door fell on his left foot at Pirie railway stockyards on Monday. He received a severe bruise and was admitted to the surgical ward of Pirie Hospital.

Pirie W. R. Diamond Pirie South Pirie Hospital

Campaign for Christ Caravan Tour Reaches Pirie

Rev Stanley Harper of Ardrossan and his wife tour the state for six months with the Methodist Campaign for Christ. They travel by caravan, report good health and freedom in travel, and say audiences respond with zeal, boosting church funds by between 3000 and 4000 pounds over nine weeks. Harper notes his ministerial youth and long service.

Stanley Harper Ardrossan

Fishermen at Port Germein reel big snapper hauls

Fishermen operating from the Jetty at Port Germein report solid catches. Notably Mfr. Johnny Papas, a visitor from Pirie, funded seven snapper weighing a total 126 lbs, marking a successful outing for the fleet.

Port Germein Mfr Johnny Papas Pirie

YMCA Tonight Sets Men’s Senior Basketball Lineups

Tonight at the YMCA courts Proprietary and Army Club clash as team rosters list players like Scott Howard Wis kan Brakenridge Franklin J Utseth D Kershaw and more. The Army Club lineup features Zubrinich Warne McDonald Holt Netting Walker Piller and others.

Y.M.C.A Proprietary Vy. Solaimantown Palleey Y.mc.a. v. Army Club Scott Howard Wiskan Brakenridge Franklin J. Utseth D. Kershaw Rolomontown J. Marti Walker D. McLeod N. Zubrinich Edwards Police Nicholson C. Geyer Lewe D. Wade Av Prest D. Peter YMCA Roberts Rabbieh R. Smith A. Parsons F Elliott W. Anderson Army Club Zubrinich Warne P. McDonald

Toc H revival eyed for Port Pirie after visit

Kenneth G. Bloxham, Adelaide Toc H state padre, urged revival of the Toc H movement in Port Pirie. He noted 21 groups in the state, spoke on fellowship service and practical Christianity, and encouraged a 12-man local revival following his Pirie talk at the Don Cafe.

Pirie Kenneth G. Bloxham Adelaide Tow TV Wir Bloxham Don Cafe Poperbinghe Belgium Philip Tubby Clayton Don ‘Winter

Record Holiday Toll in U S 663 Fatal Accidents

New York reports a three day Independence Day period ending today set a new national death toll of 663. Traffic fatalities reached 289 with 240 drownings and 134 violent deaths from other causes. No fireworks fatalities noted.

New York United States

Vatican Experts Report Red Action Against Church

Vatican observers report a Cominform meeting in Poland decided to intensify the struggle against the Church and to force clergy into government supervision. They see the decision as an initial move toward erasing Catholic influence in eastern Europe.

London Poland Vatican Europe

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Unions Federated Ironworkers’ Association and Ono Hoopers Port Pirie Pirie R.S.L U.S Canberra Elley Bennett Pirie Girls THE Debutantes Che Barbara Vowles John Aunl Pam Godfrey Kevin Patterson Hele Dennis Max Sampson Barbara Thornton Tarald Wootier Jon Dite Bil Lowe Sweetheary Tha Peacock Graham Pirlee Berniew Couzner Lionel Davis Cora Johansen Trevor Onn Bob Milburn Hasan Wii Howler Murray Mrs. Harper Harper Callen Mr.Harper Jamesvawn Aredvossaun Germein England Tom Johnson Edwardstown Toc H Iealk Pirke Vatican Experts Malvern Malvern Starq Alexander Street
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