29 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1946
Page
1
South Coast miners lodges voted to resume work at all South Coast pits tomorrow, ending two stoppages that last week halted coal production by about 50 000 tons. North coast stoppages involving 13 pits could offset this, risking further delays in producing gas coal.
Adelaide faces severe electricity and gas cuts while Pirie remains unscathed by coal shortages. Four trains will run this week in each direction between Adelaide and Pirie, with disruptions and delays causing freight and produce transport by road. Local growers and transport officials coordinate alternate arrangements to move peas and tomatoes to Adelaide amid ongoing railway uncertainties.
Fragmented OCR text suggests prewar disruption and protests over mail delivery and shipping. References to rail, telegraph, and coal supply hint at infrastructure strain and potential delays impacting cities and residents. mentions figures and places obliquely, with notes on possible state actions and service interruptions.
The body of Kenneth Hutchinson aged 30 lies on Moon street Waterloo with fifteen stab wounds to chest cheek thrust and head. Police found a knife at the scene after learning he attended a party near Pitt street Waterloo last night where an argument reportedly led to the stabbing.
Broken Hill residents report plans for a football club party to travel from Pirie by rail Friday. Rail disruptions prompt a shift to bus transport as organisers confirm arrangements will be made to move the party safely.
A garbled Melbourne Sunday snippet cites a claim that all mines would be nationalised. The text is incomplete and unclear about parties, dates, or governing bodies involved, offering no verifiable names or specifics.
London reports that Mi Bar Gurion, chairman of the Jewish Agency, condemned the Palestine White Paper at a press conference. He said the agency would issue a black paper to argue that British actions have amounted to terrorism, challenging the authenticity of the Lelem rains cited in the White Paper.
TOKIO reports Allied Headquarters will take over as reparations at least six Japanese industries. The announcement indicates occupation forces plan this transfer soon, signaling a shift in postwar economic restructuring and accountability measures.
Rumors say the famed racehorse Bernborough may travel to England this year. While details are uncertain, racing circles note strong interest from BreenEn and supporters hoping for an international campaign in 1947.
Members of the Adelaide motor cycling clubs gathered for a war veterans reunion with talks by Ian Skewex and Bowden. The event highlighted past wartime contributions, club loyalty, and continued plans for postwar cycling activities and 24 hour trials.
A search party scanned bush near Healesville Friday night for 12-year-old David Redwood. He was later located safe in Melbourne, ending a frantic search that prompted local authorities to widen their patrols and issued public safety notices.
About 1,000 Japanese were allegedly gaoled in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as authorities move to quell what sources describe as an armed anti war movement. The action targets members of a Japanese society linked to a larger group. The report notes executions by a military tribunal for those who acknowledge Japan's defeat.
A request circulated after William Collins fell gravely ill in Pirie Hospital. Mrs Rus, the subject, was contacted via radio broadcasts after concerns grew for her presence at her father’s bedside. Local police coordinated with Adelaide to locate her.
An apparent attempt to tamper with the jockeys weighing scales in the Pirie races led to an inquiry after the Work Navice Stakes. Following racing, Fort Ova official Emerson was censured for the method of inquiry while riders Mahon and Cysher were exonerated.
In a rough readout from the Wisiewrest tournament, Davies posted an 89 to lead the field with several players posting high scores such as Hopkins 46 and Mallooty 97. The fragmentary clipping mentions various competitors and scores across multiple names and clubs, indicating a wide field and ongoing round progression.
In a dense field of B grade players organized by Vite Golf Chil associates, Mic R Mitthouse claimed victory with 31142 points while Mise ML Arivatrome placed second. Numerous participants including Moshe Condon J HS Leahey Gus Williams J Hopkins A Mur eh Ae Dunstan and others were noted as present in the event.
The Pirie Racing Club held its second winter meeting with a record £38 11/3 double showing the sole investor backing the placed horse in the second leg. Indicative caused a diversion at the barrier and later finished fourth in the final race. Attendance and gate receipts dropped, partly due to a coal shortfall train. Total tote investments reached £349 6/ with 221 tickets in the double, and only Amalfi Boy failed to convert, winning £2811 3d for a 4d stake. An incident at the barrier left rider R Holt with a sprained ankle. L O Brien gained his first country ride finishing fourth on the day. Details on Page 3.
Fr. John Joseph Curran was ordained a priest in a Pontifical Mass at St Mark's Church with Bishop Dr. T. McCabe officiating. The rite included procession, vesting, and the new priest assisting at Mass, followed by a celebratory dinner and vows. Curran, born in Pirie and educated at the Sisters of the Good Samaritan convent, will celebrate his first Mass at St. Mark's and later at St. Anthony's Solo Montons before departing for Adelaide to continue studies.
At Melbourne Stadium last night, bantamweight champion of Australia Mickey McKay faced South African contender Mickey Francis. McKay appeared to dominate, winning by a large margin on points, as the bout concluded with Francis unable to challenge the champion's lead.
A visitor to Pirie G A Holland from Adelaide City Council praised local playgrounds beautification efforts and nearby Flinders Ranges scenery. The piece lists various attendees, visiting dignitaries, club presentations, and tours across Pirie, Whyalla, and Gladstone, with London and Sydney connections noted in passing. The narrative preserves names, locales, and activities from the weekend.
Geraldton to Perth mail train was wrecked 63 miles from Perth as floodwaters washed away a culvert. One coach overturned, another tilted at a sharp angle, with track twisted over 100 yards. A nurse administered first aid during a four hour wait for ambulances and a doctor.
Washington reports The New York Times says Britain, America, and Canada will push to end UNRRA activities within nine months. They favor a new refugees organisation under the United Nations to handle displaced persons, and transfer health work to a world health body. Some UNRRA privatization duties may pass to the World Bank.
London reports Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin will depart at 4 40 to Paris for the Peace Conference. Prime Minister Clement Attlee will lead the British delegation amid the indeterminate illness of Owitz tw light indisposition.
The Federal Government election campaign opened with Prime Minister J B Chifley and cabinet members on the platform. Victorian Labor urged a large audience at Lyceum Theatre to support the election fund. State president G Hayes announced September 28 as the election date and funds of 8231 pounds were diverted from trade unions across the state.
Sunday Telegraph reports Australia’s Blue Metal Company purchased a live slag dump on Block 14, Broken Hill, untouched since slagging ceased. Expected silver recovery from old slag at the Broken Hill Associated Smelters plant near Port Pirie, though GK Williams, neutral superintendent, knew nothing of the deal. Small parcels of slag had earlier been issued from the old proprietary dump for furnace trials, with no confirmation of major development.
A Reuters dispatch from Berlin reports British officials protest a population transfer pact while Italian and French territory notices claim 700 lunatics evacuated to frontiers. The chaotic note suggests disputed terms and potential infringements related to the troop movement and regrouping.
Official state forecast reports a few light showers to the east and south east this evening followed by a fine night with inland frosts. Winds chiefly from the north west. Daytime temperatures show maximum around 64 and minimum near 4 to 8 degrees.
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