16 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions defense to wear and a bold cheerful spirit. Readers see cryptic phrasing and possible name Anan linked to the passage. No clear event or identifiable entities emerge from the readable portion.
A state leader of the Australian Workers' Union says negotiations will begin at the Hill Associated Smelters works on Monday for a new agreement. The old four year pact expires in October amid labor and community discussions. Meanwhile local musical groups and schools in Pirie are preparing broadcasts and events as part of a planned Labor Day celebration and charity drive.
New liner Huck of New Yorkers heads westward after a record transatlantic crossing. The voyage time reached nine hours and thirty six minutes, with the Queen Mary’s route noted as a comparison.
A touring party of visiting politicians from New South Wales was in a road accident when their car struck on a bend and overturned twice. Several passengers were injured and taken to Broken Hill Hospital for treatment. The party, travelling on the Bar road, included Mr TP Aner and Mrs Afrayvive among others, and other MPs were in the group.
Seoul dispatch reports intense hand to hand fighting as UN forces renew assaults on a dominating hill south of Kosong. The latest action marks the fourth day of savage combat for control of the hill position.
Electrical supply to Pirie faces a possible outage as partial breakdowns at the Broken Hill powerhouse threaten the local network. Mr PA Green, works manager, says crews will keep essential services on while connections from two lines are tested and repairs completed.
The United States sees renewed attempts to settle a strike affecting private firms as the Office of Price Administration rejected appeals by several firms for private investment. Details remain unclear as workers remain employed while talks resume.
Madame Agnes Babicheva of Unley well known ballet teacher sustained concussion and abrasions when a car driven by her husband overturned on Vice for Harbor road near Morphett Vale Sunday. She was admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital. Her husband treated for a back injury.
The article records daily temperatures for Monday and yesterday with city figures. It mentions Melbourne and local readings, noting highs and lows and partial weather remarks for the period.
Keith Norton is out and Fawcett in as Adelaide Oval hosts a National Association football clash. The article notes a fort nightly selectors’ meeting and arrangements for the Sturt Football Club trip with guest groups, hotel quarters, and a pre match reception at Football House.
Fragmentary OCR details an event at Memiy Hal Oval with mentions of Coach Gow ye Jobson Ind HW, A. OF Cummar Proprietary withdrawal, and several named individuals. Content is garbled with uncertain names and roles, making precise actions or outcomes hard to determine.
A charity football match organized by shiftworkers takes place today at 1 p m in Atawers with Wareioirs and Moanovial Geilob listed as the benefiting groups aiding the Denined Chiklens Assielition appeal for Eonigron Henne and Ahmed Sous. Past players Norton Goodin Robins Goole Menage join current stars in colored kits. organizers emphasize a spirited contest and local support.
A Pie Local Court delivered a £472 judgment against the Commonwealth Railways over a level crossing incident at Pine Port Germain Road. The collision involved a stalled sedan and a railcar. drivers Jacobs and Hanmin were among named parties with constructors Chiquhoun and others cited.
Foreign Ministry spokesman said Japan regards Austria as the first mover in seeking a fishing pact. Officials mentioned Australia and others as potential participants and emphasized the broader peace treaty context guiding negotiations. The report reflects cautious optimism about a formal agreement.
Readable fragments show Dr Gallagher and an incident at Galway Hospital involving Cathey and a North Adedade setting. The note mentions a 0 Monday reference and a diocesan context. This sparse text lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Change of address filed from 21 Agniy street to Waratah street Holomontown. Record references include Port Pine Proprietary Football Club and a Trip to Adelaide for an interstate match. Other items mention Balmora Fund and Hotel payments with various names and details unreadable.
A string of traffic offences dominated Pirie enforcement with drivers fined for speed breaches and running stop signs. Notable cases include a motorcyclist fined five pounds and ten shillings plus costs for speeding 38 miles per hour and failing to produce a license, while others faced penalties for dangerous driving and vehicle registration issues.
A fragmentary listings item notes a musical and choral festival with programs and chairs mentioned. The readable text references performances, a Bethel program, and a bank beetles event, but many words are garbled.
Port Pirie bus services announce a carnival trip to Adelaide this Saturday July 19 with a one day return fare 35 shillings. tickets at Bug Depot. Port Pirie Maternity Hospital notes July 1 birth of a son and other family announcements. staff thanks. Shrimpton River area reports various local notices and personnel updates.
Notices announce the marriage of Cora Lorraine Walsh daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Walsh to Kenneth Bellie son of Mrs and the late Mr Bellie at St Mark's Cathedral on Saturday July As readable. Also included are memorial notices for Fred Foil killed July 16 1851 and various family remembrances from Holt Poole Raftery and RAFTERY with dates in July and years in the mid 20th century.
Alfred Youll, beloved husband of Selena Agnes Youll and father of John, died at Port Pirie Hospital on the daily 15. He lived at & Western street Solomontown. Aged a.
A memory page honors Tommy and Lestin Maxwell Bauer who died July 14 1943 in Siam and July 14 in a related note. Brothers and sisters send love and remembrance to their dear siblings and cousins, with heartfelt devotion from Mur, Dah, and Henry.
A collection of obituary style tributes dated mainly July 1948 to 1964 and 1961 honoring Alf Bengtell Evel Carwana Alan Mather William Clarke E Cox Fred Farrell and others. Entries note dates of death, familial relationships, and expressions of remembrance from spouses children and grandchildren.
The friends of Bars Shlens Agnes Youll of 3 Western uiext Bolomontown are informed of the funeral of her late husband Alfred. They will leave today Wednesday at 4 o clock for the Port Pirie Cemetery. A MESCHKE & SON Funeral Directors Port Pirie Phone 337.
Mrs. Thredgold extends sincere thanks to relatives and Biende for beautiful floral items and expressions of sympathy on the death of her dear brother. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.
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