Degenhardt Wins North Ward Seat In Pirie Town Council
In a first triangular race for the North Ward vacancy, Labor candidate C A Degenhardt aged eighty four won by six votes over Independent C H Sanders and Liberal LCL candidate C W McDonald. Turnout appeared low with about 30 percent voting, many electors being absentee owners. Degenhardt praised retiring councilor H V Rich and pledged cooperation with all citzens, while McDonald expressed respect for Degenhardt and urged civic spirit free of partisan politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Degenhardt
Labor
Pirie Town
C. H. Sanders
C. W. McDonald
Liberal and Country League
North Ward
Altough
Dr. Rich
Mr. Degenbardt
Eurest
Pirte
Clyis
McDonald
Hinponding
Leahey
Sanders
German Barracks Now Children Homes in Poland
WARSAW Sunday. Light former German Army barracks at Bartoszyce East Pomerania have been taken over by the Polish Government to house from 4000 to 5000 children. Most of the children are war orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Bartoszyce
East Pomerania
Pigeon racing winners in Marree race trophy event
W Raftery and Lane won the Duck Connor Memorial Trophy for Pirie Homing Society in Marree and also took a donated novelty race trophy. Results list velocities and distances for multiple birds with names including Fitzgerald Hisey Madigen Patterson and others noted as competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Raftery & Lane
Duck Connor
Pirie Homing Society
T. Madigan
Fitzgerald
Hisey
Hutchinson Left Wins Pire Club Race
Hutchinson Left secures victory in a local pire club race with H Bowley and Son recognized on the finish crowd. The event, noted in the record, highlights the competitive turnout and confirms Hutchinson Left as the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Mr F Jones Elected To Broughton Trust First Ward Seat
Mr Francis Jones of Pirie district defeated Nathaniel Stark by two votes in the West Ward contest for the Broughton Trust. Returning officer Middleton announced Jones 14 votes to Stark 12 with three uncast ballots. Stanley and Klemm were returned unopposed for East and Central Wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Jones
Broughton Trust
Lower River Broughton
Metal Trades Grievances in Melbourne Clash Over Wages
In Melbourne this Sunday Flannagan, secretary of the Federated Iron Workers Association, will meet Minister Holloway to press grievances of metal trades workers denied wage increases by the Federal Arbitration Court. A subsequent ironworkers’ meeting condemned the court for not honoring prior agreements. The union plans continued action with the Australasian Council of Trade Unions to secure higher pay for lower grade workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Flannagan
Federated Ironworkers’ Association
E. J. Holloway
Minister of Labor and National Service
Federal Arbitration Court
Australasian Council of Trades Unions
Montgomery greeted by Hobart crowd carried to car
In Hobart today Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery had to be carried to his car by two policemen as enthusiastic locals cheered. Three elderly women who once worked in his household recalled his childhood as the Lord Mayor welcomed him and he chatted with attendees.
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Hobart
Viscount Montgomery
Imperial General Staff
Hobart Gy Hall
Montgomery
Monty
Warren
Flying Saucers Mystify an America
Mystery surrounds sightings across 28 states of round metal discs racing high across the sky. Reports trace back to June 25. Six Oregon National Guard fighters with guns and cameras stand ready to depart after further saucer reports in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
States of America
Oregon National Guard
English Speedmen Defeat Australians
England defeated Australia 64 to 43 in a speedway contest at Bradford on Sunday. The British teamrode to victory securing the win amid strong tracks and crowd support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Australia
Bradford
Indonesians Accept Dutch Proposals Move Toward Indonesia
Batavia reports the Indonesian Government decided yesterday to accept the Dutch Interim Government proposals. The acceptance includes recognition of the Netherlands Crown representative and ultimate authority during the transition to the United States of Indonesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Netherlands
United Sates of
Indonesia
South Africa 278 at stumps in Third Test
In the third Test at Old Trafford England bowler Gladwin dismissed Melville for 17 as South Africa reached 278 for 6 at stumps. Viljoen stood 66 not out while South Africa’s cautious start drew ironic cheers. Only 11 runs came in the first half hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Old Trafford
Viljoen
Gladwin
England
Melville
Turkish steamer Silivri sinks after mine off Budrum
The Turkish steamer Silivri hit a mine and sank off Budrum, southwest Turkey. Nineteen of the crew of 29 were drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Silivri
Budrum
Turkey
Put Gamblers To Work The Call To End Gambling
The article argues gambling corrupts national character and harms work habits. It cites manpower shortages in England, suggests women’s part time work to sustain industry, and discusses foreign labor and betting as an unnecessary social vice. It condemns gambling as an evil ruining work, money stewardship, and countless lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cotton position easier under wartime rationing plan
Mr A W Golus chairing the Nationing Commission said the latest clothing scale shows the first real reduction in cotton garment ratings since 1942. Australia’s import-heavy cotton supply allows price orders for more stock as the shortage persists for household linen remains unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Golus
Nationing Commission
Mr. Cotes
Australia
Rati Commissio
Winer
Coles
Port Jose
Enett
Bromwich Wins Doubles Title with Breenwich Partner
July play saw Bromwich and Breenwich defeat Naneye Baltes 1 8 6 42 in a decisive doubles final. The United States pair dominated early, securing the title as Baltes struggled to counter their coordinated offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Breenwich
Miss
United States
Naneye Baltes
Weather Summary From Day To Day In ME
Local temperatures show yesterday and today with maximums around 63 and lows in the high 40s to 50s. Morning fogs inland frost and variable winds shift to northerly later. Regions including Adelaide Melbourne Perth Brisbane Hobart report scattered rainfall and light totals.
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Oream
Adelaide
Melbourne
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Brothers intercept intruder in Glenelg yard
Police and brothers intervened when a 20 year old laborer was found dazed in a Glenelg backyard after an earlier report of a handbag on the lawn. He was taken to Glenelg Police Station and then to Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Russell to Attend Tary Business on EMS Glory Trip
Mr. E. H. D. Russell MB spent the week end with Pirie and will sail for Adelaide on EMS Glory to attend tary business. The vessel departs for an exercise in St Vincent Gulf, with a return to Pirie planned on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
E. H. D. Russell, MB
Adelaide
EMS
Glory
St. Vincent Gulf
Tisarnday
ALP Groups Confer At Melbourne General Meeting
At the first general conference of Australian Labor Party combined industrial groups in Melbourne the meeting adopted two resolutions. It reports that 240 members attended including 18 Federal and State Parliamentarians. The central executive aims to address attempts to intimidate group members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australian Labor Party
Workers of Renewal
Ofeat
Prayer Day Marked by Rifle Shooting at Koolunga
A national day of prayer observed across the British Commonwealth included Koolunga events where Pirie Rifle Club members fired, and speakers urged laypeople to seek peace through faith. Notables present were MLA EB H. D. Russell and Dr. G. Dey as prayers emphasized God’s kingdom and living by Jesus spirit.
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British Commonwealth
EB H. D. Russell
Russell
G. Dey
Univn
Pirie Rifle Club
Brya
I. Stein
Koolunga
Lea Tech
Mr. Annéar
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Pirie Presbyterians Celebrate 43rd Anniversary
Pirie church marks 43 years with Rev J L J Schmidt visiting as state moderator to lead celebrations. He notes early Presbyterian roots on the island and urges unity with Lutherans, praising the universal reach of the church while reflecting on the Reformation. The day ends with a social hour with congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. J. Schmidt
Pirie
Paul
Schmidt
Europe
Mr. Schmidt
Former king weds dying mistress in Brazil ceremony
In Rio de Janeiro, former King Carol of Romania wed his red haired mistress Magda Lupescu as she lay gravely ill from anemia. He sobbed quietly during the bedside ceremony, a poignant moment marked by emotion and secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Magda Lupescu
Rig DE Janeiro
Carel
Rumania
Magda Lapercy
NEW RAAF UNIT SOUGHT FOR PIRIE
Minister of Munitions to be approached about establishing a new RAAF unit at Pirie. Mr H D Russell, MA, plans to urge the Pirie air strip as better suited, noting absence of fog, proximity to the rocket site by rail, and a harbor second only to Port Adelaide, with cheaper industrial potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mye
H. D. Russell
Russell
Sen. J
Pirie
Mallala
Port Adelaide
Mr. Russell
Former Pirie Man Dies In Cell
Karl Northcott Dempsey, about 50, laborer, Adelaide and former Port Pirie resident, was found dead in a Stirling Police Station cell yesterday. He had been arrested at Crafers late Friday on two charges of drunkenness.
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Adelaide
Karl Northcott Dempsey
Port Pirie
Stirling
Crafers
Baroota Methodist Ladies' Guild Elects Officers
Baroota Methodist Ladies Guild held its annual meeting to elect officers. Nominations included W J C Kunst as president and re-elected vice president Ey McDos gall as secretary Jam and W Spencer were chosen as representatives. Mr Kunst praised the year’s cooperation and a short address on ragtime was given before the trading table gifts were disposed of and serving noon tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baroota Methodist Ladies’ Guild
Pirie Rowing Club elects Russell Heine captain
Russell Heine was re elected captain at the Pirie Rowing Club annual meeting. The report notes three regattas on Torrens Lake and one on Port Adelaide River with wins in the opening event. The coach focused on junior oarsmen as points races were held to maintain interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Heine
Pirie
Torrens
Port Adelaide
Fecatta
Dudt Dy
Stapley
Campbell
Plub
Ouyves
Murray Bridge Club
Nerdon
Woere
L. G.coasie
Messrs
A. 3
Meartin
Helne
D. Pavilch
L. Sandery
G. Stapley
Button
L. A Belcher
Mr. Martin
Ferguson
Aareman
Syd Donnellan
Fon Boath
Vast Resources of Polish Underground Armament Amnesty
The Amnesty Act freed underground members who surrendered to Polish authorities after the January elections. A total of 14 151 arms pieces were surrendered, including 10 cannons, 72 heavy machine guns, 332 light machine guns, 2 752 automatics, 2 740 pistols, 6 839 rifles and 1 367 grenades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Mns
Eric Whitehead Wins Again in Memorial Oval Cycling Meet
Eric Whitehead leads senior wheelmen to victory in the Memorial Oval race with a wheel between second and third. Arthur Whitehead wins over one and a half miles for second class riders and places third in a combined mile event. results show Whitehead dominance across multiple handicap races with times of 2.17 4-5 for the one mile and 3.33 for the one and a half miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Whitehead
Pirse
Chile
Memorial Oval
Arthur Whitehead
Whitehead
A. Whitehead
B. London
A. Shep
A. Shepherd
J. Willams
A. White
Venert
J. Appleby
R. Sedinary
Sealed Handicap Race Won by J Hagen
J Hagen captured the sealed handicap road race, finishing 3 miles 1 furlong in 42 minutes 3 seconds after a tyre issue halted J Nestor. The event, held by Pirie Cycle Chartleton, saw W A Brooks and C Bauer place second and third with fastest time by L Hosking at 39 minutes 47 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hagen
Pirie
Chabelton
L. L. Knibbs
J. Nestor
W. A. Brooks
C_ Bauer
L. Hosking
Shirley Cavenett First And Fastest In Three Mile Race
Shirley Cavenett led the Pirke Women's Cycle Club in a three mile road race finishing first and fastest by ten lengths. The field included SEARLES CAVENETT, V. Johanson, Patty, Betty Thomas and others with times noted. fastest overall time was 10 minutes 56 seconds by Shirley Cavenett.
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Pirke Women's Cycle Club
Shirley Cavenett
Searles Cavenett
V. Johanson
Patty
Betty Thomas
S. Cavenett
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MR. Degenhardt
Daghhardt
Shere
H. V. Rich
Uewenhardt Fest
Solomontown
J. H. S. Geahey
Middlston
Degenburdt
Gr. Rtoh
Mr. Drib
Hie
Degenhardt
Legenhardt
Dewenhardt
Tennyson
Degenhards
Raftery
Lane
Connor Me
H. Bowley & Son
Willochra
Sunrses
Vel
Hermit
Greta Garbo
Koalunge
M. Stein
H. Spencer
Perrin
H. Chivelt
Mr. An- Pirie
N. J. Meadow
R. J. Norton
Shige
A. A. Meschke
D.C. Laube
J. C. Keast
J. L. Melherney
Mitchell
B. Gearing
J. Brakenridge
H. Creasy
L. & Pratt
M. Sandery
A. C. Branford
Lethbridge
W. Bennessy
Crystal Brook
Power OF Nations
RAAF
Rocket Project
Muniti
Occers
Wiprowed Standard Rowing
Pirie Club
WIN
Freedom
NSZ
National Armed Forces
Poland
Wladyslaw Anders
Aris
Oval
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