24 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1950
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment cites Abraham Lincoln and a jumble of figures, with notes on temperature, money, and a local finishers’ fraternal, hinting at a day of fishing stories and sermon framing by congregations in a distant locale.
A damaged OCR fragment records a personal claim mentioning wife, daughters, and three others. The text is incomplete, offering limited context on the parties, amounts, or legal action. Further readable portions are required for a precise summary.
Readable phrases reference a stage show at Westrat Theatre and an Australian naval subject in wartime. Mentions of people like Molly, Britain, and the Royal Australian Navy appear in disjointed lines, with unclear dates or locations and several garbled sections.
Unclaimed bicycles at Pirie Police Station Persune awaiting claim. Officers request owners to call at Main Street to arrange inspection and recovery of the machines.
A hard fought women’s A grade hockey match ended in a scoreless draw. Defenders Luling and Meld kept the attack at bay while Crystal Broke and Walt pressed forward for the other side. Strong saves and solid team play defined the contest, with no goals in regulation.
Reports say Yongdok is contested again as American forces contest North Korean advances. The Japanese theater notes a 27 000 ton carrier arriving from San Francisco with a large air contingent aboard, signaling sustained air power in the region.
Reichelt won the Fuaitile road race at Pirie on Saturday, finishing fastest. Molt placed second and Temavlively tied. Viv sinner and Witney also competed in the event with several entrants mentioned.
Wide margins marked two tennis matches as Railway defeated Warnertown 15 sets to 103 games while other results show varied scores. The report lists numerous players, partner pairings, and match details across clubs with names like Davis, Clutter, Del Tuarney, Jubison, Bischof, and Beruetun among others. Personal notes include hospital updates and community notices about officials and staff movements.
Ottawa report announces the death of Prime Minister Mackenzie King following a sudden illness. The article notes his long service and leadership of Canada, marking a significant event in Commonwealth politics.
Richards tops a rifle club practice shoot at 700 yards with 47 in the second round. Other scores include Kedst 48, Cooke 49, Huddy 47, Norton 38, Marlin 36, Turner 38, Romaine 25, and White 2 as shooters tally across multiple targets and teams.
Several one goal victories marker by Pirie girls teams. Names such as Best Rover, Spartan, and RSL appear with players including Faycett, Jeffrey, and Turner. The record lists grade by grade results and mentions opponents like Spartan and Bromwich with scores and placements across multiple matches.
Floods sweep across New South Wales with Moree facing its worst since 1910 as water engulfs streets and power stations. A man is feared drowned near the Gwydir River while towns from Forbes to Dubbo report levee breaches, disrupted communications, and thousands affected.
A memorial tribute describes Eva Booth as a devoted Salvation Army leader and daughter of Gen William Booth. Maj. Cake recalls her early life, mission to God at age 12, musical influence, and key roles in Canada, the United States, and worldwide service, including honors from Wilson and various medals.
Local readings show varying temperatures across cities with Adelaide Melbourne Port Hobart and Brisbane regions. A barometer reading around 90 650 yesterday morning and scattered inland frosts noted with light to moderate winds.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a local figure Mr H Blinman in a South Sustalian area. The readable text references a residence on Eawl terrace and mentions an association and names that appear garbled.
Seeded players advance to Pirie Golf Club 1950 championship semi finals led by M C Turner and M Byes in a field dominated by B and A grades. Quarter finals stage features multiple matches and nearby results across divisions with mixed success and notable scores.
A keen contest for the Women’s Championship at Pirie Golf Club saw Mesdames L. Mesaines, Wundhe, ONeill, and E Coombe posting solid scores. Mrs Moore led the field in division with 104, while Mrs Le A White led the C division by four strokes. Best rounds included B26 by Mrs ONeill in AW division and 3385 by Mrs Chambers in B division.
Brook Associates defeated Peterborough in a mixed club match with players including Robinson, Colman, Welpole, Schunke, Travers, Baird, Murtoel, Tow, Battersby, and Thonpo. The event featured several close bouts and a hosted social afterward with Holingon and Abe Pater Lurough noted.
The Pirie Railwaymen’s Pennant Tennis Association held its fourth annual opera in Odd Fellows Hall. The event, chaired by Laurie Maynard with Ted Curry secretary, celebrated new enarta courts built with labor and South Australian Railways aid. Speakers praised the association’s aim to promote tennis among railway workers and the community, noting a strong turnout and trophies awarded to key volunteers.
A long excerpted reminiscence from The Port Pirie Gazette and Areas News dated October 17 1871 highlights memories of washing machines priced at 315 and other goods. It notes health authorities monitoring Dead Morse Creek and lists local commerce, ship advertisements, and public notices about church rebuilding, stables lease, and jetty discussions, with regional figures and places like Crystal Brook Port Adelaide and Adelaide firms mentioned.
The body of Roger Edward Cobline age 48, who had been missing since Friday, was found in the river near Kier Pagrus by Water Motive Camstable Gi. More details about the missing man and related events were reported, including an earlier incident involving Collins Toul.
A major blaze swept the X-ray block of Heidelberg Hospital in Melbourne. Valuable equipment and several medical records were destroyed, the cause unknown. No injuries were reported.
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