Commonwealth to relinquish price control to states
State Governments to take over price and rent controls within three months and land sales within three months, with a cabinet sub committee to study details. Prime Minister Chifley said subsidies may end as controls end, while Commonwealth staff will assist states in setting up new machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Canberra
J. B. Chiffey
Inetail
J. J. Dedman
Sen. N. B. McKenna
RT. Pollard
Tad Sen
H. Courtice
Australia
Chifley
Cricket in England Nottinghamshire Innings Report
Nottinghamshire totals 179 in first innings while the second innings includes Keeton marked as retired hurt and Winrow facing Bradman U Johnson and Simmons stumped by Ring. Talton dismissed by Ring, Stocks, Brown out to Miller, Harvey not out, and Wardetail not out as the Australian side records 355 in a 400 series context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeton
Bradman
U. John
Simmon
St. Talton
Ring
Stocks
Brown
B. Miller
Wardetail
Harvey
Sy We
SY Siudries
Australis
Dalton Returns to Cabinet as Chancellor of Lancaster
London Tuesday reports Hugh Dalton re enters the British Cabinet as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster with a salary of 5000 pounds per year. He had resigned as Chancellor of the Exchequer in November after a budget leakage. The move follows Lord Pakenham’s transfer to Civil Aviation and Lord Nathan’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hugh Dalton
Duchy of Lancaster
Dalton
Exchequer
Lord Pakenham
Lord Nathan
Lrchy of Lancaster
Field-Marshal Smuts Aims to Lead United Party
CAPE TOWN Tuesday Field Marshal Smuts, former South Africa prime minister, said any blame for the jyre sent faiure def t be mine. He hoped to continue to do his duty as leader of the United Party after defeat in the elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Marshal Smuts
South Africa
United Party
Arab Leaders Expected to Accept U N Cease Fire Plan
Premier Okashy Pasha in Cairo said Arab nations likely to accept a four week cease fire in Palestine. Reported Arab forces claimed a Latrun victory west of Jerusalem with 114 killed, four armored cars and arms seized after a Jewish assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wondon
Okrashy Pasha
Egypt
Cairo
United Nations
Palestine
Latrun
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
French Warning To Arabs in Jerusalem Fire Threats
Paris says if Arab attackers continue firing on the French Consulate General and other French property in Jerusalem, France will be forced to take very serious measures. The Foreign Office announced the warning on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jerusalem
France
Union Payment To Queensland Strikers Not Legal
In Sydney on Tuesday Justice Roper ruled in Equity Court that a £1000 payment by the Federated Engine Drivers and Wiremen's Association to Queensland railway strikers was not legal. He dismissed a motion to restrain the union from the payment. The judge noted unions in the strike fall into three classes based on legality of member participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Federated Engine Drivers and Wiremen's Association
Queensland Railway
Justice Roper
Equity Court
Queensland ‘Trades ‘and Labor’ Council
Team To Meet Hampshire Notting ham
Australian team to meet Hampshire at Southampton tomorrow includes Iyak Sollows Hassett Barnes Mil lac rows Harvey Johnston Mc Geol Loxton Hameice Ring Tallon and 12 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Hampshire
Southampton
Iyak Sollows
Hassett
Barnes
Millac
Rows
Harvey
Johnston
McGeol Loxton
Hameice
Ring
Tallon
Ben-Gurion Named Israel's First Prime Minister
David Ben-Gurion, a Polish-born former farmer and watchman, is appointed as the first Prime Minister of Israel. He was exiled from Palestine in 1915 and traveled to the United States where he recruited for the Jewish Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ben-Gurion
Israel
Palestine
United States
Jewish Legion
From Day to Day Weather Note
Lighting-up times and sun data show today and tomorrow with sun rise and set figures. Local temperatures list yesterday and Monday with highs and lows. Barometer, rainfall, and city temperatures across Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart noted. Forecast calls scattered showers in south-east and central districts with otherwise fine conditions and moderate north west winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aosta
Capital City
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobert
Free Medicine Scheme Opens in Pirie
The Federal Government's free medicine scheme reportedly began in Pirie yesterday but no prescriptions were received by local chemists. Doctors contacted by The Recorder declined to comment. it is understood that, on advice of the federal colonel of the British Medical Association, they will not re‑cooperate in the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Coloneil of British Medical Association
90 In Sea When Launch Overturns Near Norfolk
A launch returning to the aircraft carrier Kearsarge overturned in rough rain swept seas near Norfolk. Visibility was poor and it is impossible to estimate how many of the 90 persons aboard were rescued. The carrier and 11 other naval vessels were to sail at dawn to relieve a force in the Mediterranean, but orders were postponed until the loss count could be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Kearsare
Mediterranean
Conference on Beach Wall Tonight in Solomontown
Harbors Board engineer will meet the town council works committee and representatives for Pirie Yacht Club Solomontown Beach Improvement Committee and the Smelters at the town hall tonight to discuss repairs to the retaining wall at Solomontown Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomontown Beach
Harbors Board
Town Council
Pirie
Combined football team selects 25 for final trial
Messin and selectors chose 25 players for a final training squad to face Northern Areas at Memorial Oval next Saturday week. Training is planned for tomorrow evening and again Tuesday and Thursday. Former coach D C Laube to coach this season with strong local backing. The 25 tentative include Lemm Walker Brown Grocke Morphett Harris Smale Fawcett Roads Norton Lemin Sligwood Wilson Kershaw Price Davey Sheaves Green Baker Rohrig Lawlor Elephanos Ganley Wisker Bunt Venlwis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messin
B.A. Purr
J. Brontick
Adelaide Oval
Lemm J
Walker J
Brown A
Grocke
Morphett K
Harris HL
Smale M
Fawcett
P. Roads
K. Norton
Lemin F
Sligwood
T. Wilson
D. Kershaw
W. Price
Gumleaf Emblem For Pioneers Draws New Members
Pioneers Association grows to 180 members at its most recent meeting. President W H Sweetland chaired as registrar J H Harvey reported 140 current members, with new entrants L Dowler and A Svensson. Donations approved to Nurses War Memorial St Marks Church and Baptist rebuilding funds. Rosettes donated by C Becker. Presentations honored W W Fiddaman T Guerin and W Anesbury. Fraternal ties between men’s and women’s groups discussed. next meeting urged to boost social attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pime Pioneers’ Association
W. H Sweetland
J. H. Harvey
Messrs. L. Dowler
A. Svensson
Pirie
St. Mark's Church
Baptist Rebuilding Fund
C. Becker
W. W. Fiddaman
T. Guerin
W. Anesbury
Prams bogged in private Florence Lane dispute
Florence town council discussed a private lane near Little Florence and Gertrude streets left in a disgraceful state after heavy rain. The town clerk said repairs are the responsibility of abutting owners. A motion urged the inspector to identify responsible parties and remedy the lane. A request for street lighting was denied due to material shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Street
F. Spence
Ald’c. Howley
J. H. S. Leahey
G. Dey
Dey
Council
Leahey
Little Florence
Gertrude
Spence
A. H. Rieschick
Responsibility For Damage To Drain
A damaged drain beside Alexander Street was blamed on heavy equipment passing over it. Despite warnings, the canal authority pressed a 5 4/4 charge against KG Lame Vbert of the Federal Hotel. Md E L Davis indicated council responsibility for repairs. A claim against the contractor was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aner
Rutgers
Vevertilatk
Dain Iylus
Alexander
Cr G. Dey
Campaign to aid British war widows begins in Pirie
Mr M. M. B. Middleton announced at the town council meeting that a Lord Mayor's Food for Britain Fund campaign would open in Pirie to deliver food parcels for war widows in Britain. Donations of 5 shillings provide tins of jam meat dripping and honey, with freight paid by the Ministry of Food. contributions may be left at the town hall or The Recorder Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. B. Middleton
Food For
Britain
Pirie
Bletley
British Ministry of Food
British ‘Legion
Returned Servicemen’s League
Middleton
Gene
Recorder” Office
Threadgold Memorial Fund appeal and status update
A fragmented notice outlines the Threadgold Memorial Fund seeking donations and names local officials and residents connected to the cause. It notes ongoing fundraising efforts, requests for support, and mentions donors or contact points, with unclear OCR details.
Tractors shortage noted in Australian parliament
In the House of Representatives Mx H D Russell drew attention to a list of 3,500 awaiting tractors. Minister R T Pollard acknowledged a serious nationwide shortage due to postwar backlogs in the United States United Kingdom and Australia, with British and American machines pooled for equitable distribution. Australia’s production is expanding and expected to help meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
H. D. Russell
Grey
R. T. Pollard
Great Britain
South Australis
Pollard
Australia
United States of America
United Kingdom
Commonwealth
América
Mr. Pollard
Whyalla Accommodation Policy Discussed by Ministers
Three Federal Ministers examined options to house workers in Whyalla as displaced labor moves into basic industries. Prime Minister Chifley said housing, labor and national service, and immigration ministers are studying accommodation plans at Whyalla, Port Kembla, and possibly Newcastle to support labour needs and base material production. He noted possible difficulties with the skilled displaced workers and indicated consultations are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
M.D. Russell
Grey
J.B. Chifley
Russell
Port Kembla
Whyslls
Vanport Submerged as Columbia River Floods Terror Spread
Army engineers ordered evacuations across 120 miles behind dikes from near Portland to the Pacific Canal as the Hood and Columbia floods swelled. Vanport, home to 18,000, was largely underwater with fears of hundreds dead. The city faced ruined buildings, collapsed dykes, and rising panic as floodwaters raced toward Meadows Race Park and lower valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
United States Army Engineers
Columbia River
Pacific Canal
Tily
Vanport
Vanport and
Meadows Raceyark
No Welcome for Minister Sparks Civic Courtesy Question
At a Pirie town council meeting Dr. J L Williams questioned why minister A S Drakeford received no civic welcome. Mayor Middleton denied political bias, saying he would have extended courtesy if informed, citing prior reception practices and noting lack of arrangements for opposition leader R G Menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Drakeford
Ate
Pirie
J. L. Williams
M. B. Middleton
Thiere
R. G. Menus
Noural Opposition
Councillors Commend Engineer for Ward Project Work
Councillors praised engineer A Talgeis for survey accuracy and thorough work in Nortty Ward. Council noted similar commendation could apply to Risdon Park maintenance. Meeting chaired by the spy committee featured remarks from Dr. Dey and Degentardt about quality and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uuriig
Nortty Ward
A. Talgeis
Winute
Oal Degentardt
Comuel
Dey Wall
Risdon Park
378 Deaths in US Holiday Accidents at Memo Day
New York reports 378 holiday deaths from three-day Memo Day period. Car crashes caused 203 fatalities, 70 drowned, and 105 from other accidents, with flood deaths not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Michael's Wedding Postponed Reported Abroad
Reuter's Athens correspondent reports the wedding of former King Michael I of Romania to Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma postponed indefinitely as the princess suddenly became unavailable. The notice notes reliable sources confirm the delay amid unclear reasons and rising questions about the couple's plans and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Athens
Michael of
Romania
Anne of
Bourbon-Parma
Pirie council members attend Municipal Association meeting
Mayor M. M. Middleton and Alderman C. L. Dives will represent Pirie at the Municipal Association half yearly meeting in Adelaide next Wednesday. Fire Brigades Board members Harry Jackson and J. J. Whyte, among others, visited Pirie aboard the Moonta to inspect the local fire station and view a pumping display at Baker Wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
C. A. Dagenharm
Pirie
Municipal Association
Adelaide
Harry Jackson
J. J. Whyte
South Australian Fire Brigades Board
Moonta
Baker Wharf
Rounell
M. M. B. Middleton
Ald. C. L. Dives
Whelan Ail T Howley
Grn
A. R. Coffey
J. L. Milluims
Ch Auddowwnco A. Degen Hach
G. Dey
W. P. Oates
P. Clarke
Ud H. L. Bluchery
Messrs
J. HS
Pirie Hospital
Tom Donovan
Adane Jowel
Pirie West
T. Guerin
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England
Nottinghamshire
MR. Dalton
Smuts
Queensland
Hoopers
Port Pirie
U.S
D.C. Laure
Threadgold Memorial Fund
Muir
Maud
Maye
Biro
Betis
Threadgold Memorial
Isha
Wwo
An Hayhall
Maey
Abfe
Vaniyorth
Vars
Michael
Anne
Bain
Malvern Star
Sid Patterson
Russell Mockridge
Ken Cavest
Victor
Bruce Small Pty., Ltd
Alexander Street
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