Economy in use of gas urged in Pirie
An officer of the South Australian Gas Company urged Pirie consumers to economise to help keep production running despite scarce coal. Officials noted no coal shipments from Newcastle would arrive until about August 15. Amid transport disruptions, mail routes were being redirected to maintain services as the city faced fuel and energy shortages impacting industry and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
South Australian Gas Company
Newcastle
Harenger
Anne
Debutantes Presented at Port Augusta Ball in Pirie Town Hall
About 26 debutantes showcased in white gowns at a gala with Bishop T McCabe of Port Augusta presiding. Mrs. F. J. McMahon led arrangements with assistance from daughter Mary. The 600 plus audience enjoyed floral decor, dancing by little attendants, and a supper following the entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. McCabe
Port Augusta
Pirie Town Hall
F. J. McMahon
Mary
Bishop McCabe
Pr. P. Coffey
ME. M
Middleton Imayoress
P. E. McMahon
P. J. McMahon
Little Lenn Cunden
Colleen Jackson
Margaret Langenberg
Shiney Tyke
Port Augustis
Frs
P. Coffey
G. Carmody
Pirie MP Collapses at Parliament House
Member for Pirie AW Lacey MP collapsed while hunching at Parliament House and was conveyed to his sharead hospital where medical advice says he will remain for some weeks. During his indisposition Mr Richards leader of the Opposition will handle Pirie matters. Mrs L H Davis left for Adelaide to visit her father. The report also mentions Junction Crossing and railway case considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AW Lacey
Lavey
Adelaide
Pirie
Parliament — House
Hare
Lacey
RO & Richards
L. H Davis
Conference at Barrier Today in Tramway Dispute
Latest move in the Silverton Tramways dispute shows Mining Managers' Association seeking a conference with Barrier Industrial Council for tomorrow afternoon. Executives of the Barrier council and union may meet to review the stand on the strike against Workings and tringum leases as tensions rise. The situation impacts shipments and operations, with workers possibly staying at home if no resolution is reached.
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Broken Hill
Silverton Tramways
Barrier Industrial Council
Mining Managers’ Association
Sti
Furrie
Finther
Bar Fer Industrial Council
Hidies
Vattside Union
Tinier
Wilielt
MOLOTOV AND EVATT CLASH AT PARIS MEETING
In Paris a morning clash between Dr H V Evatt of Australia and M Molotov of Russia opened the Peace Conference committee on procedure. Evatt nominated M Spaak of Belgium for chairman, Molotov named Edward Kardelj of Yugoslavia. After a heated hour, Spaak was elected chair by 13 votes to seven, Kardelj as vice chair. The committee then spent over three hours discussing how to elect a president, with Byrnes proposing a press to its tweetage and urging formation of new measures for recurrence.
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Paris
H. V. Evatt
Australia
M. Molotov
Russia
Peace Conference Committee of Procedure
Dr. Evat
M. Spaak
Belgium
M. Edward Kardelj
Yugoslavia
M. Spank
M— Kardell
Jr. Byrnes
United States
Evatt Peace Conference Policy Noted in Parliament
In Canberra Prime Minister Chifley declined to disclose any directives issued to Dr H V Evatt External Affairs Minister and Mr J A Beasley Resident Minister in London regarding the Paris Peace Conference. He stated discussions were ongoing among Australian ministers in London and Canberra, urging restraint on details.
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Canberra
Chifley
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
H. V. Evatt
J. A. Beasley
London
Mehwen
Country Party
Endarriss
Srive
Punferense
Daninion Prine
Tondon
Honea
Unclaimed clothing found at Pirie police station
A variety of clothing found after a live event at the Parish Hall was handed to the Pirie police and left unclaimed at the station. Included are two felt hats two scarves a man's and a woman's two military lieutenant uniforms a man's overcoat and two pairs of gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Canberra election date set with three referenda
Prime Minister J B Chifley announced in the House that federal elections will be held on September 28 with writs issued August 21 and nominations closing September 3. Writs retriable by November 2. Three constitutional referenda and Senate elections on the same day. About 200,000 more electors enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Juesday
J. B. Chifley
Prine Minster
House of Represtitatives
Senate
Turner
Hativy Ly
Harbormaster Change In Pirie This Week
Newby to take over harbormaster duties in Pirie as Capt. G N Baker transfers to Adelaide division of South Australian Harbors Board. Baker leaves Pine tomorrow after eight years here and two years as local harbormaster. Royal Exchance Hotel hosts district officials during routine visit by Central Board officers. Local civic events and council committee appointments are noted along with various society items.
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Newby
Pirie
G. N. Baker
Pat Adelaide
Soujly Australian Harbors Board
Bak
Wallaroo
Pine
George McQueen
Central Board of Health
WH. Nicholas
B. G. Johnston
Finn Board
Centil Board
Royal Exchsige
Weather bulletin hints at showers and cold winds
The day lists local temperatures with yesterday and forecast highs and lows. An inland trend shows decreasing temperatures with a chance of showers across western areas. Winds shift from west to south, bringing cooler air and unsettled conditions across the interior and coastal regions.
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Bel Sure
Eas
Nine Japanese war criminals hanged at Changi Gaol
Nine Japanese war criminals were today hanged at Changi Gaol after guilty verdicts for war crimes. They were responsible for some of the worst atrocities in Burma and Siam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Changi
Town Council approves sanitary charge rise to £2
Pirie Town Council votes to increase the sanitary service charge to £2 in the current financial year, matching a 5 percent rise. Refuse removal remains £10 annually. Hospital rating set at halfpenny in the pound at £520, unchanged. Fire brigade levy rises to 2d in the pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Brigade
Pirie Town
Curfew Enforced in Tel Aviv After Palestine Blast
British troops and Palestine police impose a two hour daily curfew in Tel Aviv as part of Operation Tel Aviv after the Palestine blast that killed 82, injured 45, and left 28 missing. About 3000 Jews are to be detained for identification and investigation, with orders to shoot on sight those breaking the curfew. Road blocks are reestablished and detainees will be held for an undisclosed period.
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London
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Irgun Z'wail
Seumi
Stern Gang
Associatedress
Sus
Restrictions on Truck Tyres Listed
CANBERRA Tuesday report lists removal of restrictions on most motor truck tyres. Except for sizes 3/30 by 12 6/00 by 16 6/80 by 16 7/00 by 16 and 7/3 by 16 used on motor cars, all tyre restrictions will be lifted Thursday. Announcement by Senator W F P Ashiley minister of supply and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Sen. W. FP. Ashiley
Air school huts as homes urgent plan for housing shortfall
In Grey, a push with the Piste Chamber of Commerce seeks federal use of local air school huts as temporary homes for families facing housing shortages. Minister Drakeford promises investigation but says a British delegation visit must conclude before any decision, likely five to six weeks. Local officials press for expedient action with council and chamber backing the proposal.
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Piste Chamber of Commerce
House of Representatives
EB. H. D. Russell
Grey
Als. Drakeford
Air
Pivie
Svar
England
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Ministee
Aiy
Mnade
Australia Offers Migrants House and Goods Prices
Calwell told the House of Representatives that migrants can obtain housing and daily essentials in Australia. He cited a £1 2s per year unfurnished home rent, oranges at 1s 6d a dozen, and prices for shoes, frocks, and clothing. The figures reflect normal conditions, not wartime transition.
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Altos Fielle
Australia
Feuid Lyons
Calwell
House of Representatives
Luuklet
Commonwealth — Statistician's
Football protest dismissed by Pirie Association officials
On Monday evening the Pirie Football Association commissioners led by Sir W. HL Threadgold dismissed Port's protest against Salomontowi and Fivit over a list of players. The ruling cited an unchanged constitution wording from 19 to 20 players and refunded the 10 shillings fee as the protest deemed trivial.
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Pirie Town
Souneil
Mr. MO
J. B. Middleton
Ald
A. A. E. Whelan
C. Howley
L. H. Davis
W. JB. Mackay
Crs
C. J. Anderson
J. L. Williams
H. V. Hich
G. Dey
P. Clarke
Port Club
Solomontown
Mears
W. L. Blight
RG. Lambert
C. P. Mur
Commissioners of
Pirie Football Association
Sir
W. HL Threadgold
Asso Gating
Port Agaist
Salomontowi
Tewtt
Hunt
Mort Sluty
Mr. Richardson
Solommontowtt Club
Musars
W. Hine
Jy Fawcett
G. J. Sani
Alsume
Sioner
Te Association
Port July
Toteins
Shipping News Voday High Waters and Leads for Ports
Shipping notices report high waters at 934 and 921 pan with low tides, listing cargoes for Port Adel, Spencer Gulf, and Adelaide area. Firms Elder Smith, Dalgety, Howard Smith, and others schedule June movements of lead, concentrates, coke, ironstone, and residues, detailing vessels Barossa Yost and River Hunter in port and upcoming sailings.
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Yandt
Spencer Gulf
Port Adelaide
Sydney
Armadale
Canada
Fort Adelaide
Elder, Smith & Co
Kekerunga
Nisdon Tasmania
Howard Smith Ltd
Tai Shai
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
River Hunter
Port Kembla
Power Cut Threat Darkens Adelaide City
ADELAIDE Tuesday. If there is no improvement in its morning's load power will close down to all but essential services about Midnight Thursday, said Mr. Rice chairman of South Australians Coal Committee.
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Adelaide
Rice
Pre War Abattoirs Proposal Revived in Pirie
The Pirie town council revived a pre war plan to establish abattoirs in the district. The town clerk to report later with detailed findings and a brief outline of the position when the proposition lapsed. Dr Dey argued for reestablishing slaughtering facilities saying the time is opportune for funding and construction.
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Pirie
G. Dey
Hiad
Alan Obattotes
Erim
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