10 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1950
Page
1
A garbled diary like clipping references railways in the North Western region, mentioning a 20th century captain and engineers. It notes secretaries at Wauntry ville, Pace ahunt, and a pace of talking about law and muting. The text is largely indecipherable and lacks clear events or dates.
A damaged account describes a pocket watch linked to the Battle of Waterloo carried by Alt Uas sun in Baltarray and later preserved by Elijal Dawsony in Australia. The heir George revived it on his first birthday, then passed to William George Fane, and Stanley Graydon, who died in World War II, ending the family tradition with the last owner’s death.
Commonwealth Rail Commissioner visits for a review of the Adelai Melbourne run. The car, used for years on that service, will enable a full sample test of about 1 HM steep incline to lie out wind on the waste impremental arin.
Onte of Barrier Hill's best known businessmen, Mr FG White, retires after more than a century in business. At 86, Mr White moves to the Barrier in October. He previously worked with Harold Bros, machinery merchants, and ore buyers before establishing his own business. A parcel addressed to an independent candidate was misrouted and later claimed by Barrie Sadler, the Hope that someone will come forward to claim it.
An American withdrawal from Chonan a key railway town 36 miles north of Taejon marked one of the campaign s most serious reverses as Soviet backed forces pressed a heavy attack. Despite the retreat US units claimed five North Korean deaths and two battalions destroyed while lines of advance reported near Taejon and Ansong.
Sundar Swan Caetral Strout, a two year warrior pilot of the Pact campaign, has been posted missing. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Strout of Pullarton Louis Nui rata, who had been in Japan for four years. His wife Clocmerly Miss Vanes j Bacheyimine joined Tin there two wears ago. The couple planned to return to South Australia at Christmas in Sydney. Strout, a fighter in North Rorra positions, is reported missing during aerial combat.
A long list of pigeon flights and names from a 1910s event with 204 birds competing. Entries mention Jackson, Perkins, Plebs, Hutchinson, Briscoe, and others across sections and rows. The winner receives a trophy funded by Ozone Theatres and notes detail individual performers and distances.
A tourist bureau official recalls a Parle on Pridy visit by Mr Oates Peart of South Australia. He toured Pirie with MP L Davin and Dr G Dey, praising the waterfront views of the Pihiders Range and the well kept children's playgrounds. He hoped time would allow exploring more beauty spots.
Cal. cf Spry, director of military intelligence, is named Director General of Security. He will assume duty July 17 as Justice GS Reed, appointed March 1949, steps down. Spry’s long Army career includes service in North Africa, Greece, Crete, and New Guinea. he contributed to Australia’s security against subversive elements.
London papers praise the Australian-made Bitter Springs as fresh and sincere though slow moving with sensible acting and restrained delivery. The Week's releases feature the film as a subdued but earnest entry drawing cautious acclaim.
Professor M. Oliphant, director of physics at Australian National University, is due in Canberra early next month to begin full-time duty in his new post. Mrs. M. E. Barr has joined the women’s auxiliary committee, Len Riches is Pirie Cycle Club secretary, and J. Rundeen was admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward with AFL Brown in the medical ward.
Frank Thornes the secretary of the local Young Men's Christian Association was farewelled by the board of directors and a large crowd. He guided the branch for three years and was thanked for his service while colleagues expressed confidence in his future success in wider Christian outreach.
A Fremch DOS aircraft exploded in mid air soon after takeoff from Casablanca on a Paris to Dakar route. Three people were killed and seven injured as the plane shattered. Local authorities investigated the mid air disaster amid chaotic scenes.
Three Indonesian cabinet ministers tasked with shaping Indonesia's claim to Dutch New Guinea publicly criticized President Sukarno for his frequent speeches. They urged a steady, formal approach and adherence to a not-yet-achieved plan, while expressing support for eventual Indonesian sovereignty by 1960.
More than 500 Negro soldiers aboard Boulogne Sur Mer pass through Singapore en route for discharge in France. The unit, praised for esprit de corps and service, will be returned via Dakar to village homes. many are expected to reunite with families after long service abroad.
Report from Adelaide details a fatal house fire that claimed the lives of two young children of Mr and Mrs Raymond G Curnow of Copley. The blaze engulfed the home on a weekday morning before it was extinguished by local firefighters. The investigation continues as authorities determine the cause and assess damages to the property.
Moscow issued a note to Britain the United States and France accusing them of not meeting Italian peace treaty terms on Trieste. It repeats demands from April 20 for a provisional regime with a governor, withdrawal of Anglo American troops, and closure of the Anglo American use of the city. In other news rainfall for the period trails last year with record wetness in parts and monthly totals listed.
Building surge at Bromen Hill drives 350 new homes as city records peak. Livy council reviews four applications for Liotitite Hil new houses amid rising costs and boundary concerns. Local officials note high demand and rapid construction across the area.
Canberra announces a 7 percent wool levy to take effect from August 25. Mr. McEwen, Minister of Commerce and Agriculture, says the levy will fund a substantial reserve and that woolgrowers representatives will work on a new price plan acceptable to the industry. If not approved, the levy will be paid back in full.
In Melbourne on Sunday thieves diverted a stolen truck to load 1000 vacuum cleaners worth a large sum from Sydney. The haul was interrupted at South Melbourne and the goods damaged in the scuffle.
A tiny portable air cooler is described as the world's smallest device. Weighing little and powered by dry cell batteries, it promises use for travelers, hotel rooms, hospitals, and kids after baths. It is rubber-bladed, nearly silent, and moves by a single water-driven mechanism.
Mr Stair Behwerts of The Terrace returned from a road trip to Perth to deliver a diesel bus for Perth Tramways. The group traveled across the continent from Sydney, noting vast open spaces and the Nullarbor Plain with sightings of wild dogs and dingoes along the way.
A large crowd gathered for a memorial service in Pirie for Winsome Graham, Air Hostess with Australian National Airways, who died in the Amana air disaster. Rev. Guthberlet led the service praising her service and Christian faith, noting her 2400 hours of flight duty and community impact across Australia.
In Crystal Brook distance shortage forces a grade A umpire call for help as women’s hockey features Crystal Brook versus Aftonville. Crystal Brook Red edges High School White 1 0 while Gordon’s team dominates, with Petros scoring all six for Crystal Brook Blue. Best players named include Evans Pavy Norton and Petros among others, with Old Scholars and High School Blue also fielding strong sides.
At Crystal Brook Motor Cycle Club event yesterday Simmonds posted the fastest time in the two lap 80cc race with a 2 minutes 51.2 seconds ride. A large crowd enjoyed ideal weather and a full program including handicap and consolation races with Edwards and Simmonds among top finishers.
Fragmented weather notice reports lighting times temperatures and forecasts for multiple cities including Adelaide Melbourne Perth Brisbane Hobart and capital city readings. It lists past and upcoming values with uncertain phrases and garbled notes about rain, wind and rainfall amounts.
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