Local leaders discuss Ram Park development and public works
A lively Pirie gathering featured talks on park improvements at Risdon Park and planning for the Solomontown School area. Officials reviewed lease questions, Scout club relocation, and funding efforts by local volunteers including the Limbless Soldiers Association.
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Parks and Highways Committee
Balamontown School Committee
Solomontown First
Saar Ss
Pirie Homing Society
Scout Committee
Pirie Estate Face Talk of New Mill Plans
A fragmented note discusses a possible chat about a milling facility at Pirie Estate. It mentions permission to proceed and separator equipment, with references to Keen, Syd, and Binnie in a stalled planning context.
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Pirie
Thay Couette
Dennis
Lye Menimetiog
Keen
Sydsey Stroma
Iri
Binnie
FLA Bill May Reach 415000 After Enquiry Claims
In Sydney on Thursday Judge Juaice Dunphy presided over a Federation Ironworkers Association enquiry involving three former officials. The case cites forgery and irregularities in an 189 elections and predicts the union’s funds will be depleted by about 215000 with calls for fresh ballots for national secretary and related posts.
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Sydney
Juaice Dunphy
Feleva
Ironwarken” Associaton
Colts
W. J. McKay
P. Meleary
J. J. McPhillips
Australia halved intake of new settlers for 1953
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government will limit immigration to about 80,000 in 1953, roughly half the prior four year average. A curtailment of the remainder of this year is planned if the economy remains strained, with Mr Holt indicating revision may be needed to balance conditions and absorption of migrants already here.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Hole 1
Holt
Australia
Sane
Soihen
Labor
Menzies
Eral
Pam
Liberal
Country
Dire Straits Australis
Chifley
Jaxalion
Stile
Federal
Festers
Labor Sry
Twelfth Earthquake Death Report From Tehachapi
Fragmented text reports a high death toll in Tehachapi after a major quake. Scientists forecast aftershocks and rising casualty figures with uncertain estimates amid chaotic hospital scenes and damaged infrastructure.
Anti American Feeling Demonstrations In Persia New York
Report from Tehran describing anti Americanism in Persia with Communist mobs attacking a US Army officer and stoning the US economic aid office. The unrest touched Persia including injuries to a American official at Pirie Hospital and crowds outside the American legation. Names of individuals and places appear in fragmented form.
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New York
United States Army
Tehran
Precaution Proposed At Level Crossings In Commonwealth Line
Mr Russell of Melbourne urges a clear stop 60 yards from level crossings on the Commonwealth Line to prevent crashes. He notes drivers of Budd railcars face nervous tension awaiting road vehicle compliance and calls for unambiguous signaling to ensure road users observe Stop signs.
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Wiis
Jon
Russell
Melb
Snessings
Sven
Bofre Hall
Mr. Frussell
Claim By Garage Adjourned After Two-Day Heating
Adjournment granted in Pirie court for Howard Weleh Motors versus Albert Pauohn over £68 for work and materials. Judge D. E. Richards SM paused proceedings to August 20. Counsel Mr J. Warren appeared for later and Ades MP OF Calta g tar fondant.
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Pirie
D. E. Richards SM
O'Neil Buried After RSL Conference in Adeluidle
The article notes the funeral of Mr. M. O'Neil held yesterday in Pirie following a Returned Servicemen's League event in Adeluidle, with mentions of the sub-branch activities and annual conference.
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Pirie
Amu
Wich & Small
W.M. Oeil
Mes
W. M. O'Neil
Weather and temperatures across cities prompt clear spell
Day to day temperatures show Adelaide 68.8 Melbourne 54 Sydney 58 Perth 88 Brisbane 66 Hobart 58. Barometer yesterday 630 uth 30.450 at 2 20 pm 30.400. What’s ahead mainly fine with a cool trend. Moon phase notes indicate first quarter near Tuesday August 12.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Syeshay
Perth
Brisbamw
Howe
Mds
Lust Quineter
U S Seamen Fined After Hotel Room Rumpus
A hotel disturbance led to two men being fined in a case tied to management at Central Hotel. The incident involved overturned chairs and broken crockery observed in a room, with fines imposed on two seamen after testimony at Pine Court.
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Mana
Central Hotel
Bite
Heard
Merri Diy
D. L. Richards
Hume
Robert J Fayne
Talwar
Birdie
Pasa Ber
Siates Treithier
Jsut
Bned
Sut
Tyuelovo Tyvoneetor
Hull
Shanuy
Comite Dowd
Blair A. Schwarts
Readers Say Promises-But No Achievement
A letter column laments unmet commitments and promises from local leaders. It criticizes officials for failing to deliver projects and reforms that affect residents, urging accountability and timely action amid ongoing concerns.
Miss Gransden Stars In Table Tennis Tournament
In a Pine Table Tennis Association event, Miss M Gransden dominated, winning the women’s singles championship and the singles handicap. She partnered with Tully to win women’s doubles, while Hullhouse paired with Gransden in mixed doubles. Finals showcased strong play and improving local talent amid overall disappointment over smaller turnout.
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Angis of Pine Table Tennis Association
Mics ML Gransden
Wonih
Migs B
Tully
Hullhouse
Holthouse
F. Molva Aw
Ively Smill
Molton Db Horvat
Hanibay
Bice
D. R Bolthouse
Po Morline
Holtiouw
Schwartz
M. Gransden
D. Robinon
Gransden
D. M. Davis
Miss S A Queen Contest In South Australia 1962
Barbara Joan McKinnon aged ten from Risdon Park enters South Australia Miss Dessert Legacy contest supported by the Pirie sub-branch and local nursing society. Funds raised aim to aid Sailors and Soldiers Distress Fund and ENO while the field features past winners and a NZ holiday prize.
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South Australia
Barbara Joan McKinnon
the Terrace
Risoir Park
Pirie
Sayic
Wells
Pirietuum Uf
Bust Nursing Society
Synnof
Lihiaiauite
Merete
T. G. Purdie Wikieman
W. V. Taytor
Hay Oil
Martin
Cerysmanl
CR. Mckinnon
Star of Wite
MN Soto
Cetus
Wissey Barbara Edwards
Australien
Will You Take Your Street Ankesque Assembly Notes
Local meeting notes describe a broad citizen effort to organize street by street improvements. Key figures include PAC mayor and deputy mayor chairs, with committees formed to oversee works and public resignations discussed. Residents voice concerns over redevelopment, funding, and accountability as a general committee forms.
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Anke
Nayaby
le Iyoctoie
Siat Pei
Soniky
Eave
Pac Bae
Ateniy Mayer
Uflined
Pete Ne Winders
Athering
Ulm
A. Clank
Tesiainies
Davin
Martgan
Samnittee
J. D. Hoffmann
Recorder
Davis
Art Association
Memorial Day concert rail with community support
A town meeting discussed organizing a benefit concert to aid polio relief with plans for civic volunteers to manage collections, coordinate with schools, and arrange performances by local groups including the Excelsior Band. Alderman Davis urged citizens to contribute and assist in fundraising efforts.
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Radio Stallon
Postmister-General’s
Tow Hall
Yates
Madigan
Bias
Excelsior
Ant
Australians reach 110m hurdles final at Olympic Games
Report from Helsinki notes Ray Weinberg and Ken Doubleday advancing to the final of the 110 metres high hurdles while controversy surrounds Shirley Strickland's world record in the 80 metres hurdles. The Russian women's gymnastics team leads, with Hungary second and Czechoslovakia third, as other events unfold at the stadium.
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Helsinki
Ray Weinberg
Ken Doubleday
Australia
Olympic Stadium
Trott
D. M. Keane
Australis
Jozsefh Csermak
Hungary
Ceerhiosloakin
International Olympic Committee Today
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Shirley Strickland
Stormwater Pumping Work Advances at Pirie Town Council
At the latest Pirie Town Council meeting, engineer surveyor reported ongoing stormwater pumping work. Crews repaired Terrace paths, regraded streets including Pavlich Cockburn Gordon and Second, broad way York South areas, filled potholes with limestone rubble, and cleared water tables. Eight new electrical connections were added over the prior fortnight with one temporary service at Globe Gears and Memorial end.
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Moonelt
Rutgers
Pirie
Pavlich
Cockburn
Gordon
York
Grey Ferree
Tagerson
Pat
Cottell
Fitzgerald Street
Norman
Clayton
Suloqnontown
Main
Alpha Terrace
Sabine Street
Chain Road
Railway Terrace
Chyayan Park
Solomontown
Pure Town
AH. Rivschick
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