Veteran Mr Slater Honored At Surprise Church Party
W. C. Slater was honored at a surprise party given Wednesday evening at his home by members of St. Andrew's Kirk Session their wives and friends. Rev. R. J. Shanks spoke of the regard for Mr. Slater presenting him with carpet slippers and an engraved walking stick. Slater remains active in church life despite irregular attendance.
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Krusty Ad Amini
St. Audrew's Kirk
W. C. Slater
Hts
R. J. Shanks
Slater
Presbyterian Church
Milk Price Ruling By Prices Commissioner Stirs Debate
A ruling by the Prices Commissioner limits pint and quart milk prices in Pirte, prompting inquiries and concern among customers about delivery costs and payment terms. The commission clarifies maximum prices and delivery charges, noting variations by quantity and time of payment, with local merchants reporting shifts in bulk and single‑item pricing.
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Wood McCann
DE Fey
Ise Loui
Fatal Collapse on Ellen Street Involving Barth Merbert
A report from Ellen Street describes the collapse of a person identified as Merbert Willing Bethy aged 58 following a reverie event. He was carried to a nearby shop and died while attended by a doctor. Conshle G Gile prepared a report detailing the incident. Local official Mr Wo Gliese is noted in connection with the case.
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Merbert Willing
Bethy
Florence Stout
Pibie
Elles
Deplorable State of Pirie Phone Cabinets
Public phones in Pirie are in deplorable condition. A cabinet at Simpson street and Three Chain road in Solomontown is filthy, damaged, and used as a convenience, with no privacy or hygiene. Council instructed inspector Cooper to file a complaint under Postmaster General rules. In local politics, N C Stark won unopposed in a supplementary Lower River Broughton ward by election.
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Pirie
Simpson Street
Chain Road
Solomontown
Willams
Postmaster- General's Department
Australian forces stay in Japan amid Korean emergency
Australian B C O F personnel remain in Japan during the Korean crisis and Australian naval vessels are at Gen MacArthur’s disposal. Strong British naval forces guard Japanese waters. No further government steps for help in Korea. Reports say the northern invasion spearhead nears U S headquarters at Suwon, possibly signaling worsening battle conditions as MacArthur weighs returning to Tokyo. US shipments increasing in Western Europe.
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B.C.O.F
Japan
Gen. MacArthur
Commonwealth
United States
Suwon
South Korea
South Korea, and It Was Thought That Gen. MacArthur's Early Return To Tokio
Europe
Tension in Canberra Eases Amid Courtroom Drama
A Canberra cleric Veestoit and two deer were central in a May 2 railway yard disturbance examined yesterday in the Supreme Court. Magistrate reserved judgment on 14 cases involving Clarence Pullerton and Benjamin Smith, with Fullerton accused of assault. Railways detective E L Hoge testified as Dalgety Co. clerk Douglas Bhillabeer described yard loading. Memorial Oval plans and a football match were noted alongside Prime Minister remarks on service reservists.
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Leiden
D. L. Richards
Clarence Roy Puller
Ton
Stetsonmaster
Benjamin
Baldwin Smith
Telowie
Albert Edwin Smith
Benjamin Smith
Fullerton
Railwaye
E. L. Hoge
Bilis
Yeneraay Douglas Bhillabeer
Dalgety , Co., Ltd
Pullerton
Sen
Mowgsia
India
Memorial Oval
Kream
Oth
Hind
PIC Association
J. R. Maurin
Hime Smith
Enduring football fracas at Solomontown game
Coverage recalls a tense Saturday clash between Solomontown and Port Adelaide with rioting crowd reactions and a disputed confrontation near the open goal. Player Pullerton faced police after an onfield incident involving Smith, with eyewitnesses offering mixed testimony and railway officer Martin questioning various parties the next day.
World War Fears Rise Over Korean Conflict
A scrambled report describes Korean tensions with claims of an imminent assault on Suwon and near Suwon, while American bombers strike primary targets. The text references U.S. actions, possible halt calls, and confusion over allied responses as air and ground losses mount amid the Korea crisis.
Free Nations to Receive More US Arms
Washington announces stepped up arms shipments to Western Europe and allied nations to deter Soviet aggression. Officials warn Korea may be drawn into tensions as nerves tighten in Eastern Europe and Black Sea proximity raises concern. Two American cargo ships reportedly head to Western Europe as Communist propaganda intensifies in Berlin and across Germany amid rising tensions.
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Washington
United States
Western Europe
Free Nations
Russia
Korea
Mitelngenes
Euster Europe
Black Sea
Turkey
Transfer at Sains Bank Pirie Branch Announces Move
Mr HK Phillips completes his third year as manager at Pirie branch of Sains Bank South Australia and will be transferred to Murray Bridge in August. He will be succeeded locally by the current Murray Bridge manager, Mr S Brantora.
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HK. Phillips
LL Iis
Pirie
Sains Bank of South Australis
Thas
Murrey Bridge
Murray Bridge
S. Brantora
Wanted items and purchases in Mile End trading post
Classified notice seeks buyers and sellers for used goods including rags, furniture, and cedar. Advertises best prices and consignment at Thernational Trading Co in Mile End. Contact L. L. McDormell at 118 Ellen Street or phone 299 for inquiries.
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Guylings
Thernational Trading Co
Mile End
Wangus
Las Gileas
Hetler
L. L. McDormell
Ellen Street
Oval Saddling Paddock To Be Improved At Memorial Oval
The Pine Trotting and Racing Club won council approval to modify Memorial Oval paddock by reducing overall size while increasing stall capacity. Public access will be restricted. a wire fence will allow viewing. Improvements include better appearance and parking near the trotting track and removal of the judge's stand for a new setup at the former racecourse site.
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Wwe
Lalewe
Racing Club
Memorial Oval
Lib Sid
Hadeen
Paekelanels
Man fined for failing to notify car ownership transfer
Edward Connelly of Hopking Street Pirie West was fined £1 with costs for failing to notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles within two days of transferring ownership of a motor vehicle. He did not appear in Pirie Court. Prosecutor Merrett said Connelly had sold vehicles through a dealer on January 14. The registrar had not been advised of the transfer.
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Mess
Wol. Blunt
P Myrn
Pirie Court
Edward Connelly
Hopking Street
Pirie West
B.C. Merrett i
Connelly
Junior Association To Meet Tomorrow Morning At Heie School
A long list of players and officials from Solomontown and Port lines shows junior association teams set to play at Heie School tomorrow at 9 15 am. Names include S Haevey Smith Wilson Tee Bowers Brown and many others with lines by MM Minervini N Button R Finn V Pol food.
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S. Haevey
Smith
D. Wilson
M. Tee
Bowers
M Brown T
Smith T. Leski
J Whehin
Ray Pinter
C. Parken
J. Fisher
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M. Thornton
W. Shaw
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R. Hubby
Z Pagerald
BD Harmer
I Thompson
D. Edwards
Wo Husiouck
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Bertolins
Cwidge
Murphy
J. Nuttaxe
M, Coither
J. McMahon
T. Pepe
O'Cunnen
A McMahon
B. Brown
B Milburn
G. Pepei
T. Clinton
R_ Hoare
Buchanan
J. Huddy
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J. Sutts
L Colman
A. Chath
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G. Lowe
D. Pres
D. Flennityth
G. Consort
W Goede
K. Sidella
W. Theoogon
Said J Tadon
G. Sandow
D. Wade
J. Pav
Ed O'Chnoy
B. Norris
Pirle West
Mayes Ean
Man Injured In Quarry Explosion and Race Notes
Fragmented report details a quarry blast injuring a worker and a separate 35 mile road race event. Names listed include Batmaon and Holt among others, with unclear roles. The piece references cheer-like notes and hockey programming for women, plus school matches and team colors Crystal Brook and Germany High School.
Association Tennis Fixtures Tomorrow Across Multiple Parks
Matches scheduled at Urtsdon Park Findon Park Rahtway Risduil Park and other venues feature players including G Wilson C Lutter M Edwards A Meeke N Sprimbett and teams led by Mesdames Gray Loties Jeffery Brinn Christie Cotton Selwarte Williams Gross and several other listed competitors. Local clubs prepare for a busy day of tennis events with mixed teams and female entrants.
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Rusdon Park Methodist
Pirie Hootie
Wannurlawie
Pak Whe Wiertowns
Rasdour Burk Goldailway
Urtsdon Park
Nuromy
Port Geomery Railway
Findon Park
Sandery
G. Wilson
C. Lutter
M. Edwards
A. Meeke
N. Sprimbett
A. Cure Kiiniis
Tb Deffery
G. Nardelli
D. Hastings
Missex
B. Willi
J. Lesker
Mesdames P. Palmer
K. Duvey
Rahtway
M. Zubrinch
M. Leth=bridge
D. Byely
J. Chik
K. Maynard L Dewell
Mrs Dyely
J. Findamon
M. Dyer
Shraype
Things Everyone Wants to Know Night Weather Flashes
A fragmented weather and lighting update lists urban temperatures for Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Port Brisbane Hobart with barometric readings and a casual forecast. It notes rising western winds and a brief glance at clothing prompts for town events and summer dress changes.
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Sun
Weilitsil
Capial City
Adelaide
Melbourn
Sydney
Porth
Brisbane
Hobart
Livine Ori
Wits
Long
Leyte
Bude
Costly Dog Attack on Sheep Leads to Court Fines
James William Thomas Tobis and Leslie Albert Watts of Pirie Estate faced fines of two pounds each plus costs after a sheep owned by Henry Boucher Welch suffered injuries from a dog on May 7. Welch’s lawyer M P O'Callaghan pursued the case in Pirie Court, with damages set at £8 14 and total costs near £194.9. An unrelated crash near Warnertown injured a man treated at Pirie Hospital.
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Pirie
M. P. O'Callaghan
Welch
MO Sd
Warren
Vinny
Pusboe
Uraidock
Ruside
Crvelal Brook
Uuiglimchile
Weatpit
Sulumuntown
Warnertown Rail
Western Street
Foon
Pirie Hospital
Air Hostesses Not Identified In Wake For Pirie Burial
In Perth reports Mr and Mrs Graham awaited news of their daughter Jean Winsome Graham, air hostess on the ANA Skymaster crash near York Western Australia. Identification issues delayed burial plans at Pirie with coroner work ongoing and hope remains that the two crew members will be brought for burial together if certification proves impossible.
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Jean Winsome Graham
A.N.A
York
W.A
Pirie
Graham
Platy
Adelaide
Margaret A. EB. Brittain
Launceston
Peeth
Constable KH
Lam
Slie
Jarenty
Warren Street
Solomon Fawn
Hutt
Perth
Australia
Pirie Motorist Charged In Court Over Drinking Injury
Pirie driver Vairtow appeared before Mrs Richards in Pirie Court on a charge of driving while intoxicated on May 22. The accused pleaded not guilty as evidence was heard by Constable Nichol and prosecutor Bousthon. Adjournment to July 18 granted.
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Pirie Gourt
o'Callaghan
Constable
Nicholset
Death notices and memorials from Port Pirie area
The death and memorial notices list Herbert William Berry of 102 Florence Street Port Pirie aged 53 with family details and funeral arrangements to be held at 126 Main Road Solomon Town with Rev G W Scholefield officiating. Also appearing are multiple Sinclair notes for friends and family memorials dated July 1 1943 1948 and 1948 and a note accompanying the Berry entry from A Meschke & Son funeral directors Port Pirie referencing the service details.
Australian Workers Union funeral notice for H W Berry Murray
Members of the Australian Workers Union request attendance at the funeral today at 2 pm for their late comrade Herbert William Berry. The service leaves Meshke and Soh Undertakers 126 Main Road Sulomumtawih district. A L Williams president and W M O Neill secretary coordinate the sub-branch arrangements.
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Australian Workers Unione
H.W. Berry
Murray
Oreuyise
Port Fire
Herbert William Berry
Meshke Wid Soh
Main Road
Sulomumtawih
A. L. Williams
W. M. O'Neill
First Child Endowment Forms At Post Offices Soon
Post offices will begin distributing First Child Endowment forms to eligible families. Officials urge applicants to submit completed forms promptly as processing windows open across districts. Local offices will assist with questions and eligibility checks.
Endowment Claims Open for First Child Payment
Mass meeting urged as post offices distribute claim forms for the first child endowment. Government says lodgment by December 20 secures arrears to June 20. Mothers to claim. fathers widowers cared for child allowed. Supplementary orders and extra £1 for each four weeks to follow. Water metering, political disputes, and mine talks also noted.
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Australia
Social Services Department
Ufual
Addi
Mall
Pirie Town
Scout Hal
Solomontown
Prince's
Ladies Showroom Pattened Chenille Pyjama and Winter Gowns
Fancy patterned chenille pyjamas pink and blue with floral trimmings bathed style coat sizes 3 W to 0.8. Also fancy patterned chenille nightwear in size B W only. Winter dressing gowns in flannel and candlewick sizes 8.8 W to X.0.3 priced 48 to 7 3/6 each. Hanro silk and wool pantees sizes S W to K 0.8 priced 7/7 to 12/9 per pair. Hanro silk and wool and pure wool vests sizes 8 W to X 0.8 priced 5/14 to 14/6 each. Maternity corsets brassieres and mastitis straps offered with trained assistance.
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Hanro
Infants Winter Coats and Woollies See Here
Infants section lists winter coats in all shades with trims, sizes 18 to 22 inches. Also cosy woollies jumpers and cardigans in cream and colors, sizes 18 to 22 inches. Nursery squares in flannelette Dingle and Swanskin, priced 30/6 per dozen.
Bird Pen Range and Refills Featured in Haberdashery
Advertises bird pens in four colors red blue green black at 6 6 each with refills at 3/9. Notes new stock of Minit capsules price 6 per packet. Describes boys clothing with overalls flannel colors brown maroon and black for ages 2 to 6, grey melange knickers for school wear sizes 5s to 13s. Men’s elastic-side boots offered in leather.
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Haberdashery
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