28 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
1
A quirky fragment reads like a misread thought noting a rough phrase about dawn and order. It hints at confusion or a jumbled reflection, with stray letters forming an almost cipher like musing. The text carries a chaotic, playful vibe more than a clear message.
The Oboral Festival plans a town event at Pirie Town Hall tomorrow with about 190 votes heard from stage. Seven choirs including vocalists from Laura Gladstone and Crystal Hirvok will perform in separate acts. The concert will raise funds for members and bond payments, with individual items featured in the program.
In South Australia rumors rise about Doug Adame tames and his spread in pi feisty circles. Evidence shows a Western coast lead to his travel for the Mabileo open in Costealor next month. Doug will defend the Biwte country title in Adelaide opening September 1 but cannot travel to the West.
The clipping notes sunrise at 7.14 and sunset at 9.33. It mentions daytime temperatures around 62 and 61.14 with 5 units of unspecified measure. Central and Bistern waters are described as having rough seas and wratward conditions.
Jonere area shooters competed in a Pirie Rifle Club event on Saturday. Two ten shot rounds featured three fighters and a scoring net led by A C Branford who beat TM C Budde by one point. W Price finished third, one point behind.
The Crystal Brook Rifle Club hosted a Saturday shoot with D Lines and Mathews Brook taking overall wins. Results list numerous competitors including J Hux, Norton, Gribble, Linen, McNeil, and Lines with scores ranging around mid to high forties and sixties.
King Farouk abdicated under army pressure and sailed for Italy with Queen Narriman and Crown Prince Fuad. A regency was formed to rule Egypt and Sudan for the infant king. Jubilation followed the abdication amid a crisis marked by fires and government turmoil.
Proprietary edged Peterborough 10 19 to 9 12 in a Saturday clash. Best for Proprietary were K Reincke A Wade I Scott L Coleman S Kotwras Z Ryan and King. Peterborough stood W Burton R Emes E Stephens and Winkler. The visiting team received civic welcome from Mayor E Howler and officials. Evening social awarded trophies to Kevin Reincke and Bill Burton.
Solomontown defeats previously undefeated Port Teen by a narrow margin in a season’s highlight at Globe Oval. After a tight first half, Solomontown forwards unleashed a five-goal third quarter, sealing the victory as Port managed only four goals in the final period.
Solomontown defeated Port 9 goals 1 behind to 1 goal 9 behinds. Port's P Murphy led with 12 goals and B Fitzgerald added several. Guitterlet topped Solomontown scoring with three goals while J Mezzino and J Rowe also contributed. Best players included Christie Dignens Rowe Zubrinich Elis Thompson and Port’s Murphy McMahon Fitzgerald Johns Connelly.
The Shiftworkers' AM Sports Association plans weekday charity football at Mednrial Oval with 1st Shift players Olwen to Willits and Ramblers lineup, supporting Crippled Children's Association. Rovers and Rangers meet tomorrow at 2:15, with teams drawn from listed players including Brown, Dunning, Reichelt, and Gooley amid a busy fundraiser schedule.
Canburra Sunday Mail notes a Commonwealth government inquiry into Malaya rubber production. The task aims to survey the industry in Pagurs and Juines and report findings soon. Names and exact scope are unclear in the fragment but point to an official inquiry led by a government director.
Mrs Coombe captured the Pirie Women's Golf title at Kingston Pur, defeating Mrs Paterson by a stroke after a round improved by 12 strokes. The event included multiple grades with leading scores and handicap results, highlighting Mrs Whitworth, Mrs Langford, and Mrs McDonald among top finishers.
In the Pirie Golf Club event most rounds completed except D grade, Stone advances to the A grade final with results: H. T. Webster, J. 11, Ralph 4 up and 2 to play. Davies d. Skewes 1 up. Francis d. Rowe 3 up. Ademoe 223 over Skewes 1 up. Cobb d. Seaton 3 up. Penny 1 up. Bernhardt d. chats Ua. Mave d. Farrar 2 up. Targa and Paver tied near. Impelt 4-3. Burcessi, Macke, Berni, Pracoe. Homma 4-3. Bray 84. Coulter 4-3. Emery forfeit. Mille Walt play Saturday. Stableford won by Impelt and Adams with 46 points. Ralph and Taylor 45. Rowe and Burgess 43. Weekly trophy won by Bernhardt with Mrs. Pater Schwartz 63.
The page lists multiple players and officials including B Opitz A Searle R Fisher M Glark S Holwell J Lydeamore J Pecglis for Rangers and H Mutton J Lowry S Anthos H Simpson 8 Herich M Zubrinich H Sheeriff N Fisher Ro Hobbs J Gooley ML Childs Li Turner Le Sheridan L Collins M Curthoys B Cunningham F Barker plus Ulseth W Cav Filed We Stren roe TM Pollard W and references Other football on Page 3.
A garbled note reports a British atomic test flagship EMS visiting Australia with unclear details about atom tests, likely referencing comparative or flagship operations. The fragment mentions Uigship and ylinton in relation to British atom tests and Australis, but specifics are unreadable.
CHICAGO Sunday. Mr. Adlai Stevenson, 52 year old Governor of Illinois, nominated early yesterday by the Democratic Party candidate for the United States Presidency.
London engineers Manson and Childs arrived by air to supervise Port Pirie sulfuric acid plant construction. They anticipate sourcing sulfur and related byproducts with plans for cement and superphosphate outputs.
Three footballers were admitted to hospital after rough play at Memorial Oval. Solis Condon Pare Awiet Bit suffered bruised lips and other injuries during the Port-Salomontown fixture against Fort Broughton. Bonuuie Boverna received an eye injury in a Virtus versus Savoy game at Leonard Park.
A deteriorating harbor plan for Port Pirie prompts extended investigation on safer tanker berthing. The South Australian Harbors Board considers alternative berthing options while awaiting more on-site engineering studies and long term harbour provisions.
A fragment reports patients at Pirie Hospital progressing in the surgical ward after injuries on Thursday. Mrs. E Shrimpton of Albert Terrace Solomontown is listed among women in the medical ward.
Capt. Eriksen master of the Pioneer Glen demonstrates hypnotism aboard the United States Lines ship en route from Pirie to New York via Brisbane. He claims to ease smoking urges and can induce pain or calm with suggestion, while entertaining guests in the ship’s saloon. He notes the ship’s Atlantic Blue Hibures link and his long service in the line's quarter century club.
Finnish Sunday reports confirm Marjorie was the first Australian to win two Olympic golds, taking the 200 metres in 22.7 seconds amid crowd cheers. Cripps of Australia earned third, with Khynkina from Russia close behind, as the event sparked a wet-track chase and Australia’s relay and fencing entries advanced in subsequent rounds.
Sydney Suulay Laity, Mary Martina Wales of Exskinville, was charged with murdering her husband Thomas Edward Wales. Authorities say a bloodstained table knife was found near the body as they pursued clues from the scene. A man and his elderly mother-in-law reportedly lived with the couple prior to the tragedy.
Nine Wallan Bonegilla migrants from Victoria began pea picking on Crittenden's Berostra property after language misunderstandings. An additional interpreter aided officials. workers reported a healthy crop, about 100 acres in progress, with no previous season overgrowth. Productivity hinges on weather and picker speed.
Mr. Coombes of Bearing Service Company of Australia Pty. Ltd will visit Pinle with a delegation including Tim Kult and other members of Pir Tech nological Advancement Soule. Thyburtany station officer-in-charge T Schwerd relieving Pirie Pirie Station. Warren McDonald of Canberra named to the Australian National Airlie Commission. Gabber Joy chairs McDonald Industries Pty. Ltd board.
A man cycling along Bayi Street near Pirie Hospital died after an accident on Friday. He was assisted by Mrs. Cotton and taken to Pirie Hospital where he died shortly after arrival. The deceased is survived by a family of five.
Buenos Aires reports the death of Eva Peron, wife of President Peron, after a prolonged illness. The influential figure, long a controversial, powerful partner in government, left behind wealth and a legacy shaping Argentine politics and society.
The report outlines potential earnings from Australian uranium ore and price schemes by the Washington Sanday-Australis commission. It notes premiums for high content and vanadium, bonuses for new sources like Redines Hill and Run tungle, and uncertain total dollars from Australis. Officials stress variability and decline to estimate exact revenues while mentioning large reserves and future production prospects. The fragment also mentions local council action on Maytown pump installation and terrace pipe works.
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