02 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
1
Calcutta reports clash toll five dead and seventy six injured as Lord Mountbatten, governor general, invites Indian leaders to discuss the British plan for Indian independence. The message notes attacks on buses and lorries amid rising tensions ahead of the conference.
Washington reports President Truman signed a 350 million dollar relief program for ravaged European and Asian countries, replacing UNRRA coverage. The action, taken Sunday, marks a major postwar aid initiative coordinated with allied governments and relief agencies.
A violent sea attack off Kedah left eight crew dead or wounded and cargo valued at about £1300 seized. One survivor clung to life for hours before rescue. police raid a Penang hotel and allege Malays and Chinese responsible.
Sydney police pursued an armed man after a taxi chase at Town Hall Station. The man brandished a weapon in a lavatory, was pursued by a constable who commandeered a car and arrested him at pistol point. He faced charges of carrying a loaded automatic pistol without a permit.
Report notes nine fatalities from aeroplane crashes in the United States within 48 hours, with two seriously injured survivors and multiple incidents including a LaGuardia collision and a small plane crash in New Jersey.
Paris dispatch reports heavy French casualties with the tally listing 7,179 killed and 2,908 guns destroyed or captured. The count notes zero aircraft and multiple tanks damaged or seized during the engagement, reflecting severe losses in prior fighting near Rome.
A nationwide strike by all unions is to be discussed by the Australian Council of Trade Unions on July 1 to protest delays in implementing a 1 hour week. An executive member said he doubts the strike will be approved.
Melbourne records four post war fatalities from multiple road accidents over the weekend. A train collision near Kyabran in the afternoon injured and killed occupants, with Charles Taylor aged 50 the car's sole occupant.
A fragmented account describes a bold robbery last night at a Peegie Missouri location. A robber entered through a door with a bag and fled after extending a calm, composed appearance while exiting.
London report records Bromwich and partner winning the Surrey championships doubles title. The article notes other Davis Cup semi final pairings with France facing Czechoslovakia and South Africa meeting Belgium, and mentions Yugoslavia and Britain in rubber results.
The report notes a new flight record with Melbourne participants and Perth origins. It highlights a Mesquite crew covering 1,780 miles in five hours, a Lincoln bomber achieving six hours and seven minutes, and claims the record previously belonged to the ANA.
London reports the Hungarian Cabinet after an extraordinary meeting agreed to resign and appoint Lajos Dinnyes of the Smallholders Party as the new prime minister amid a crisis over a Russian claim for 55 million pounds of German assets from Hungary. Arrests followed as many deputies fled to Vienna.
Rome reports President Nicola approves Sigmar de Gasper led cabinet excluding Communists. Before the full cabinet was announced Communists and left wing Socialists began campaigning against the new government.
Sydney branch of Australian Labor Party adopts resolution condemning the Cur manist Party for insolently attempting to impose a ban on the Mount Mount range rocket project.
In West Melbourne Stadium a bout ended after the first round as George Allen could not continue due to an eye injury, giving Dave Sands a win. Alfie Sands defeated Jack Moriarty in a technical contest, while McEwan earned a points win over George Kapeen. The Leichhardt Stadium main event saw a draw between Chief Little Wolf and Mel Peters.
Manuel Ortie, the World Beotacaweicht boxing champion, defended his title for the sixteenth time last night in Honolulu. He won on points over challenger David Kui Kong, preserving his championship status in a bout noted for Ortie's skill and stamina.
A report from a Peterborough resident notes prickly pear invasion on property. The matter went to Adelaide and Queensland authorities for study on containment. Cochineal insects were shipped from Queensland to Adelaide and Peterborough to test eradication methods in the plant’s long established hedge along Brown Street. Experiments include severing sap and burning fibrous remains to curb spread, aiming to establish eradication colonies to combat prickly pear across Port Pirie and nearby areas.
McLaughlin narrowly beat Whitehead and Nestor in a 24-rider Pirie Cycle Club road race on Wemile road. Williams held fourth. several withdrawals due to puncture knee trouble and brake spokes amid windy, difficult conditions. A stray dog caused minor trouble near the finish as Ho Whitehead and Nestor posted times around four and six minutes back.
Meters of Pure Women's Cycle Club staged a three mile race with Joyce Appelby defeating Landon and others. Results list Appelby first in 15 seconds, West London second, Sedamary third, and Matthews fourth. Fastest time noted by Beril Loudon.
A large group of about 1,000 mine workers and families will migrate from Perth by air to Wittenoom Gorge 130 miles south of Port Hedland. They will live in a model town while working on blue asbestos expansion. Initial chartered flights depart from Maylands Aerodrome, with fare refunds after six months for long-term workers.
Perth Sunday A Town Australia Airlines Skymaster has been chartered to carry the Western Australian football carnival team to Hobart in July. Passengers include 21 players, manager, assistant manager, coach, trainer and other officials. The party departs Perth July 2, splits in Melbourne into two flights, arrives Hobart July 2, returns August 1. The trip costs £1,800.
Jarvis Harold Pettit aged 22 of Mee Lillovic street Broken Hill died after a hunting shotgun discharged. He fired at a rabbit while guarding a lorry, a remaining cartridge injured his groin and stomach and he was taken to Siroken Hill Hospital.
Adelaide police are investigating a break in at Kent Town in which £150 in cash and furs plus other articles valued at £560 were stolen from Mr Lloyd Skinner’s home. Detectives are examining the scene and seeking witnesses.
In Adelaide on Sunday a fast finishing pair in the State 25 mile amateur cycling championship collided with professional riders moving in the opposite direction. No serious injuries occurred. Jim Nestor clinched the event and became holder of all South Australian amateur cycling titles.
A car driven by Mr William Bradock of Fifty Street Hire West struck a stationary car owned by Mr W H Bickley of Saquare Street Solourontown on Vers Ave between Federal Hotel and York road. The offside running board was damaged and a bystander suffered a shin bruise. Enquiries conducted by Det W J Blyth and Constable F Shillabeer at Pirie West Police Station.
Wanuiay stalls a Norton miniature event on a windy Saturday as J Sorton leads with 78 points in a practice double shoot. Beast and partners finish tied on the final round with 38, while Stein, MB, and AOA provide stiff competition in the 100 yard stages.
Adu defeats J Hocking 3 and 2 in the final to win Pirie Golf Club’s W Ke Mullyan Memorial Match Cup at Kingston Park. Adams led early, with Hocking staging a comeback in round two. Also noted were semi final form and top net scores across A B C grades, including Bullock winning the A grade by 9 strokes with 66.
An oxy spark ignited a drum at the Secate road Pirie West smelters. The drum contained a volatile substance and exploded injuring Mr K Carte and striking Mr Castle who received facial abrasions and shock, treated at Pirie Hospital.
RH Chapman offered £6,000 toward social and recreational facilities for the coming year. H L Goldbeck and C F Fidock in the Railways Institute annual report said the commission had also offered to contribute to upkeep of institute buildings and facilities, with benefits in each subsequent year. A separate item notes a successful £10,000 plunge on Bold Beau in the Flying Handicap at Rosehill, yielding £10,000 from the belt.
Mr C W Rothe of Colonial Sugar Refining Co notes Australia now faces higher refined sugar prices than Britain after a UK subsidy increase lowers British costs. He says retail sugar in Britain costs less due to government support, while in Australia consumers pay higher prices with no local subsidies. He adds Australian producers pay out to manufacturers and support fruit canners to compete and pay orchardists more.
West Park Playground and Beautification Committee led by Ross Trenerry and F Shillabeer tackle preparation work north of Lioudy Road Pirie West. Eleven Norfolk Island pines planted on raised soil mounds with help from youths. weekly evenings to continue trimming and clearing and residents invited to join the community project turning desolate scrub into a landscaped play area.
Weather and travel notes report temperatures from yesterday and the upcoming days with highs in the mid sixties and lows in the forties. Transit times reference trains to and from Adelaide with stated departures and fares in local terms.
A parliamentary figure condemns alleged meat and allied trades deception as a deplorable attempt to undermine rationing in Britain. He cites court penalties for meat without coupons and criticizes black market claims while urging penalties and consumer restraint to protect rationing effectiveness.
Former Sheffield Shield and district cricketer Norman L Williams died at his Semaphore home aged 47. In 1926-27 season he took BO wickets at 14.89 runs each, an official district record. Over 10 of 11 seasons he led the bowling aggregate. He practiced as a dentist at Port Adelaide for about 20 years.
Mr C Fhovell, manager of Pirie branch of Elder Smith & Co, returns to Pirie to discuss lead shipments. Mr G E Pryke, state industrial officer, arrives from Adelaide by plane and stays at Barrier Hotel, plans to fly back this afternoon. London reports Mr J P Fitzgerald has applied to Zinc Corporation board. Mr M A E Mawby appointed to the Australian board of Streetworks.
A veteran T9418 and former servicemen advocate Mr. C Wrighton returns to Pirie after purchasing Glenelg business for his son. Constable E Doyle to take leave. Rev P Robin to join Adelaide Rotary on Wednesday marking Bishop’s first membership. Hospital ward notes list new patients and surgical cases at Pirie Hospital.
Old Scholars defeated St. Mark's in a prime time game with a seven-goal margin. Key performers included Mc Laughin and Davis for Old Scholars while Sheridan, Baker, Lauritsen, and Lowe led St. Mark's. Other listed players feature Price, Condon, and Jeffery among the participants.
The report notes per capita bending rates and a predicted 814,000 tons observed, leaving 94,000 tons for export and services. Meat saving from rationing reached 483,000 tons in one year. Officials urge people courts and authorities to cooperate to help send meat to Britain.
British company Tube Investments Ltd Birmingham has developed a new bus construction method using a steel tube frame that can be packed into a box 2 ft long, 3 ft wide, 3 ft high. Semi skilled labor can assemble the bus in two men for a double deck in 12 man hours for a week. Export bans under Board of Trade rules have limited production, but orders have arrived from Australia New Zealand America Argentina Beirut and Palestine, according to Router.
A special display at the Congregational Fall hall showcases the Broken Hill Associated Smelter exhibit awarded a gold medal at the Royal Adelaide Exhibition. Piricans visit nightly 7 to 9 and 2 to 3 pm, with schoolchildren and country visitors inspecting Friday. Me. F bells supervises the display, featuring an illuminated relief map, models of works, product samples, and glassware showing lead and its compounds.
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