Air School as Community Centre Meets Housing Need
In parliament A S Drakeford promised examination of using surplus Pirie Air School huts to relieve housing scarcity. Seven local families, many returning servicemen, seek to move into the school while awaiting perméstas homes. The matter hinges on disposal procedures with the Disposals Commission, but steps will be taken to review the proposal after Russell’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
House of Representatives
A. S. Drakeford
Air
E. H. D. Russell
Grey
Recorder
AG Questa
Mtr Auseell
Pirie Tir
Eonfort
Russell
Nhw Town
Delr
Hesehenne
Chamber of Call
Merce Keys
Brown Coal Urged as Industrial Fuel in Australia
Melbourne report on the Brown Coal Utilisation Committee meeting cites Mr. J R Nicholson of the Commonwealth Coal Commission urging brown coal as a cheaper industrial fuel. He says brown coal could displace coke and oil, with engineers ready to convert furnaces to handle up to 7,000 tons weekly within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
J. R. Nicholson
Commonwealth Coal Commission
Cain
Nicholson
Dal
Lucy
Bomb May Dislodge Million Tons
Admiral Blandy estimated the underwater explosion planned for July 25 would displace about one million tons of water aboard the USS McKinley, creating a large surge. The operation, set by the South Australian Wine unit, aims to test explosive impact on oceanic currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USS
McKinley
Thursdin
W. H. P. Blandy
New Pirie Branch Events Dinner Meeting for National Lafty Council
Visiting executives from Ade wide attended a dinner in Pirie to welcome loyal businessmen and discuss council affairs. Notables included Ty Tuckey, J C Howard Isterotary, M A Middleton mayor, and Dey representing Broken Hill Associated Smelters. Hospital and ward updates follow for several local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lafty Council
Adewide
Barrier Butel
Avere Mesers
Ty Tuckey
J. C. Howard Isterotary
C. Kain
SA. Polio Sevantiy
R. Waller
M.A. B
Promise of 300 Refrigerators for Railway Families
The Federal Government plans to provide 300 refrigeration units for East West and North South Commonwealth Railways families at modest rentals. A Kieu urged interior minister Johnson to supply food safeguards for perishable items. Costs and rental terms vary by residence, with adjustments based on unit costs and household provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sule Rurtlis
A. Kieu
Moelr
My. Hy Y Johnson
Interior
Colerain
Wussell
Jen
Uairiers
Race Selections and Handicaps at Mornington and Flemington
A garbled list outlines selections across multiple races at Mornington and Flemington. Names include Huyal Brunette Artful Gold Mornington Welter divisions and various handicaps with horses such as Cool Tor Roy Riko and Cyclotoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphettyille
Hullabane
Bobby Dazeler
King
Ite
Prey
Huyal Brunette
Imation
Countermarah
Tapley Stesylophaee
Turf Prince
Healey
Cool Tor
Wick- Tow
Dusties Lady
Mornington Welter
Typies
Oyatsu
Chateya
Usi
Chief Watchmuar
Reprisals Suspected After McMann Residence Fire
Adelaide report says the Tusmore home of W F L J McMann Deputy Cricks Commissioner was deliberately set on fire last night. Pyres burned three beds and damage is estimated at £000. Threats had followed his department actions and raids disrupted black markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Tusmore
FL J. McMann
Cricks
Wis
McMunt
Fadden seeks inquiry into Amalgamated Wireless share deal
In Canberra the government proposed paying six pounds a share for Amalgamated Wireless Australasian shares valued at three pounds eleven shillings and six pence. Mr A W Fadden urged referral to a select committee, criticizing insufficient information for the decision. He noted private shareholders stood to gain 1,500,000 for shares worth under 300,000 and only half the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
PEE Commonwealth Goverment
Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd
A. W. Fadden
Country Party
House of Representatives
Ar. Faddey
Telecommunications BM
Parliaudentory Committee
Traras
Fadden
A.W.A
AWA
Winlle Fs
Patdue
Monty's Glowing Tribute to Ninth Division Visit Planned
Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery praised the Ninth Division at Australia House ceremony. He credited the division with key roles in Allied victories and announced plans to visit Australia in July next year, acknowledging support from New South Wales wives and citizens.
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London
Viscount Montgantry
Imperial General Star
Australia House
New South Wales
Wives Wat Children's Welfare Association
New
Hatte
EL Alauely
Maeshnt Montgomery
Qullich
Pirie considers lunch hour trading and open shops vote
The Pirie Chamber of Commerce weighs restoring prewar all day trading or keeping lunch hour closure. A test ballot is at The Recorder Office with voting slips included. citizens may vote Yes or No by Friday noon, with results guiding business and labor impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertion
Pirie Chamber of Commercs
Recorder Office
kouwWnis
Evess
Taio ML
Lhose
Germein Returned Men Organise New Sub-Branch
Veterans of Port Germein and nearby districts establish a Port Germein Returned Servicemen's League sub branch after World War I. Officers include EC Alford as president and J Luke wit as secretary. A £10 donation supports the group as it plans fundraising for a clubroom. About 120 trees were planted in Port Germain streets in tribute to enlistees.
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Port Germein
Returned Servicemen's League
Dhout
Toca
Parke
Ias
Telowie
Barcott
Mambray Creek
Bsnner
McMahon
Messrs
P. J. Brammer Tweesrey
Pirie Subbnanch
EC. Alford
E. Atkinson
Senor
M. Tuohy
J Lukewit
H. Holmay
T. Alford
Sewetary
Alford
Adelaide
Pire
Port Germain
Feverish Search For Cigarette Papers
In Canberra on Thursday waste paper consignments to mills for re pulping were torn open by people seeking material for cigarette papers. Deputy Prime Minister P M Borde told the House of Representatives investigations had shown 28 pounds of cigarette papers had reached mills for pulping in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
P.M Borde
Peis
House of Representatives
Land disputes over new racecourse plan arise
Fragmented notes describe objections to a proposed racecourse development. The government and local officials debate military necessity, highway access, and feasibility while considering credits and forestry needs. Key figures include Mr Russell, Mr Fordy, and Ministerial authorities.
Ellendale Playground Committee Seeks Talent for Youths
Highlights of the summer program for children under 14 include talent guests, weeknight concerts, and an open competition with elimination rounds and finals. The committee plans to buy amplifiers and welcomes donations of a repairable piano while beautification work on the northern embankment proceeds and volunteers are invited to join on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellendale Playground Committee
Nieeting
Standardisation Push For Pirie-Becken Hill Line
Mr. C D Russell urges early railway standardisation with assurances from Minister Ward. He says the project will open pastoral industries and boost deep borings in the interior, advocating a large scale scheme across regions. Galvanised iron for this state is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie-Becken Hil
D. Russell
Lelie
Russell
Conngoion
Federal member seeks Delamere cargo to aid states
Mr E. H. and Russell of Grey told The Recorder by phone that he will appeal to the Minister of Supply to permit the steamer Delamere to sail to New South Wales on her next trip. The aim is to collect galvanised iron for South Australia to ease a grave shortage for returned service personnel building homes. Delamere is currently at Devonport Tasmania.
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Tussell
Fordy
Slaiwl
Hussell
Winnte
TK Willis
Ioca Yao Luz
Tosting
Port Jusushi
Auba
Gon
Jim
Fowniwawe Attte Railways
Auaseli
Snowby
Miersl
E. H. & Russell
Grey
Nearres Torent
New South Wales
South Australia
Devonport
Tasmania
Russell
Fighting Services
Hands Off German Property Policy Issued in London
British authorities ban interference with German property in the Austrian zone and in British occupied premises. The order forbids asset transfers and voids contracts connected with German private property under international supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Austria
Sage Recher
Viennal
Tien
Eleven Plead Guilty to Pogrom Charges
Eleven defendants pleaded guilty in connection with a pogrom at Kielce Poland on June 4 1946 involving a Jewish home and a crowd attacking residents and looting property as authorities pursued sectarian violence. The indictment describes 7000 participants including rioters mobs and criminal elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londn
Tmursuay
Bluven
Kieler
Poland
Weather and forecast notes on lighting, temps, and coupons
Light waning times and sunrise sunset lists mixed with temperatures for cities like Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney. A general forecast warns unsettled rain with strengthening winds, plus notes on barometer readings and upcoming issue dates and coupon expiries across meat books and sugar specials.
Port Pirie Lunchtime Store Reopening Voteples
Voters urged to support reopening Port Pirie stores at lunch hour from 12:30 pm to 1 pm. Cast ballots at The Recorder Office with deadline Friday July 19. Early line placement requested.
Arguments For And Against Closing Stores From Village Merchants
A repradentative of The Recorder summarizes two businessmen views on closing stores. One faction argues closures would save money and maintain midday meals for workers, while another insists current staffing and service to customers would suffer, urging preservation of open shops to keep commerce and community stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Recorder
Syston
UNI
Partieuip
Mey Jett
Wigquzer Comments on Public Trading and Customer Demand
A deranged quotation discusses public policy on sparing or closing at midday and the role of continuous trading. Wigquzer argues business dependence on customers and the need for assistants, noting a fundamental profession and shop operations amid varying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigquzer
Reconstructed Council Set for New Fiscal Year in Town
Ling announces the town's new fiscal year begins Monday with reshuffled council seats. Several long-time foes will be absent including Mostra WH Threadsaid and GL Davis, while Me wonnelly also missing after not seeking re election. New faces include Gr Gr J Anderson in Eilendido and Mayor M D Btindipton with aldermen G Hovey G Hi Davis AB Whelan and W B Mackay. The council will tackle modernization projects following a $3 000 gift from Broken Mill Associated Smelters, with the grader the lone outstanding item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mostra
Threadsaid
Davis
Wonnelly
Sidermanic
AR. Coley
J. W. P. Gates
W. B. Mackay
Gunneilors
Wad
C.J
Matter for Traders and Employes
A meeting of the Teal branch of Shop Assistants and Ware Holtze Employes Federation decided to back members in a dispute over closing stores. Mr Davis noted discussions on poll mingling, while Mr Tivis said public sentiment was mixed toward industrial letters. The resolution favored limiting outside interference in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al d_gieetig
Pirte ‘Tynes
Bahay Gunnell
Watersila
Teal
Union Supports Trades And Labor Council
The union backs the Trades and Labor Council stance against lunch hour closing and endorses the Wednesday action by Pirie Trades and Labor Council. Officials note a prior resolution remains in force outlining specific work restrictions and hours for negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Trades and Labor Council
One Coal Cargo Next Week as Ships Sail for Pirie and Port Augusta
Echunga collier Zenunea was due here Wednesday with 3000 tons of coal for Pirie and Port Augusta. Aeon Whites steamer planned to sail to Osborne Port Adelaide, with uncertainty about sending cargo to Pirie. A Pirie dispatch to Adelaide Gas Co. leaves coal works satisfactory and no cut in electricity supply anticipated. Cleodora tanker carrying light diesel fuel for Abadan expected today.
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TAFE
Zenunea
Newcastle
Pirie
Port Augusta
Piele
Aeon
Osborne
Port Adelaide
Hhr
Adelaide Works
South Australian Gas Company
Coal
Abadan
Cleodora
University Students Attack Policy In Palestine
Sydney University students weekly Honi Suit reports a fullepaus article charging British policies in Palestine. The piece alleges shootings arrests and abuses by British authorities, citing dubious Jewish sources and circulating free in five streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Sydney
Sydney University
Sister Kenny Plans Return to America for Treatment Work
Sister Kenny announces return to the United States to continue controversy over her infantile paralysis treatment. She claims Australian accepts her method and aims to present evidence of its value while urging general adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Kenny
America
Sydney
Sis
Kenny
Syith Andi
Australia
Safety Council Branch Formed in Pirie South Australia
The first branch of the National Safety Council of South Australia outside Adelaide was opened in Pirie. M. Middleton presided with C. J. Wilsdon as secretary pro tem. An executive includes GJ Merrett and D B Middleton among others. Plan includes child safety traffic technical industries education and propaganda committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council of
South Australia
Adelaide
Pirie
M. Middleton
Mayan
C. J. Wilsdon
I Mectira
GJ. Merrett
Drs. G. Dey
J. L. Williams
Wid Mesers
D. B. Middleton
R.N. Wedinory
Fomnhe
Kreetrs
O. L. Tucker
Walker Jehalman
J.C. Howard
C. Kala
South Australian Police Force
Two Riders Behind Roratch In Track Cycling
Two first class cyclists Mi Wuuisuid Rawdleay, Pan McVicar and Eric Bairstow to compete in the Bluvd mile at Mensoriad Oval tomorrow. List shows numerous entries with varying weights and times, indicating a lengthy field for the half mile and full mile races.
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Roratch
Mi Wuuisuid Rawdleay
Jay
Pan McVicar
Eric Bairstow
Mensoriad Oval
Scented
D. Muewr
E. Male Hilo
Surived Mills
F. Balentow
Snubs
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AIR School
MR. Russell
Raaf
Ty Bhe Thamyber
Lowith
Amd Woo
Eileen
Pirie West
Forter
RAE
Shlemomown
My. W. H. Thevadgord
Adarne
Associan
Ry Whitehay
Lower North
Fred
Royal Ausalian Navy
City
P. Sedan
Pope's Hospital
R. H. Stieg
Senate
Pirie Hospital
Mess
A. J. Edwards
Slieet
Rd Murdoch
Risdon Parle
F O'Brien
Gertrude Street
Warnertown
J, Mounsey
Agpes Sireuy
Pre. C
Thomsum
Seileierosd
Pine West
Fie
Leslie Dempsey
Prince Street
Solomontown
Flemington Tune
Roy Riko
Ruhavive
Hintine
Gerenise
Delina
Tenteshester Square
Burnsea
Steneaus Skeway
Avsiarad
Cran
Umianey
Ytmas
Modsrom
Furniure
Prices Commissioner
MR. Fadden
Clyde
New York
U.K
Monty
NINTH
Flopes
The
Recorder” Office
Incheon
Country Women's Association
Spain
Suncheon
Jiero
Alling Poste
Newby
Germein
RSL
Pivie Corporation
Lepardle
Mit
Nusaeber
Toy Grey
Haen
Tie Corporation
PM. Sarde
Nis Army
Pime
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Savings Bank of South Australia
Archit Department of
Port Pirie
Aya
Ant X
Altime
Ivan Tum
Selva
Huay
Tx Montis
Migit
Labor Council
Eederailion
Pirie Trades and Labor Council
S. J. Button
Echunga
Safety Council
IM Pirie
Neeuue Giibs
U. Hervey
Pas
J. Whitehead
Weldelt
DB. Trasking
Kousehkre
Williams
T. Norton
Sedunay
G. London
Dunbary Th. Dugan
Piddy
Prests Limited
Piries
E.os
Spiece Tweed
S.S.W
Australian Home Journal
Showeenmant
S.B. Raglan
Prests
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