Local News Highlights From Pirie and Broken Hill
Carnival organiser P I Barnes oversees a Belas club event with about 400 entries, while an SA Prices Commissioner fines brick prices for insides and outsides in Pirie and Crystal Brook. Broken Hill council widens a footpath by 3 ft 6 ins and Badges report wages show 728 staff and 171 961 pounds annual pay. A tanker ships 3860 tons of lead and 117 motor bodies for Sydney are brought to Pirie for shipment aboard the Aeon.
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P. I. Barnes
Belas, Club
W. F. J. McCann
Pirie
Crystal Brook
Adelaide
Pirie Corporation
Broken Hill
C. Crowley
Broken Hill Council
Womich
Port Adelaide
Sydney
Pir
Howard, Smith
Aeon
Mayor Hopes Revival Of Olympic Pool At Pirie
At a town meeting on Monday night M P and mayor C L Davis expressed hope the effort to provide an Olympic standard pool would not lapse. He noted a weekend carnival at Federal Dock drew about 10 000 visitors and that Pirie lacks a pool, though council finds provision impossible. He urged renewed local interest.
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Federal Dock
C. L. Davis
M.P
Pirie
Six Measles Cases Reported by Pirie Local Board
At a Monday night Pirie Local Board of Health meeting Dr G Viner Sonith health officer reported six measles cases in the previous fortnight.
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Pirie
Pensioners Urged Aid as Welfare Debate Opens in Canberra
In Canberra the Labor MP Allan Fraser urged urgent action to aid aged, invalid and widowed pensioners amid rising bread and meat costs. Minister Townley defended government spending while warning the welfare state could become a poorhouse if not funded. The debate highlighted long term pensioner welfare trends and tax allocations.
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Canberra
Allan Fraser
Lab
N.S.W
House of Representatives
Australia
Fraser
Townley
Brygland
Tosania
Commonwealth
Truck likely to cause danger at Ellen Street court scene
In Pirie Local Court yesterday M L Richards found proved a case against William Spencer Eagle of Wandearah East for placing a motor truck in Ellen Street in a position likely to cause danger. Eagle was fined £2 with 11 costs and ordered to pay witness 18/-. Insp C E Hudson prosecuted with S J Warren defending. In other town council notes electrical engineer A H Rieschick reported seven new mains connections in the fortnight and the installation of a temporary service and a tine switch alongside tests conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
D. L. Richards
William Spencer Eagle
Wandearah East
Ellen Street
Eagle
C. E. G. Hudson
J. Warren
A. H. Rieschick
Plantations Drinkers Fined Near Solomontown Hall
Three men on a plantation near Solomontown Scout Hall were fined 2 pounds and costs each after admitting liquor consumption within 300 yards of the hall where a dance was held. Constable Kennedy, on a patrol, noted a bottle held by one of the trio in a plantation 130 yards from the hall. Defendants Burgess Reid Nolan did not appear. prosecutor Sel Truelove said Burgess claimed not to attend the dance.
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R. J. Kennedy
Chain Road
Solomontown
Messrs
W. Giles
G. Dey
Pirie Court
Local Pirie Court Heads and Town Council Minutes
Mr D L Richards presided Pirie Court of Summary Jurisdiction and will sit again today. Purie Town Council members list includes mayor C L Davis and several city officers. union official H T Scattergood to visit tomorrow. Gladstone RSL sub branch names officers and Gladstone youth club announces leaders and staff. Hospital says L J Swift admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. T J Hird reported undergoing Brenelug after operation.
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D. L. Richards
Pirie Court
Purie Town Council
C. L. Daivis
M.P
Ald
L. H. Davis
Connelly
Drs. Williams
Anderson
de Voogh
Dey
Cheesman
Clarke
Messrs
J. H. S. Leahey
Gladstone
Returned Servicemen's League
Mesers
H. R. Price
L. D. Gale
R. Farrow
M. Barry
M. Blesing
I. Parkinson
L. Davidson
L. J. Swift
Balmoral Road
Pirie South
Pirie Hospital
T. J. Hird
Pirie
Sydney Man Guilty On Means Charge
Sydney man D. L. Richards was fined and sentenced to 14 days hard labor for having been without sufficient lawful means of support. Det. K O Malley and Constable Boof Kenneds testified that the accused arrived from Sydney and had been sleeping on wharfs. He admitted stealing a few cigarettes to survive and had 24d in his possession at arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Richards
Freederick Janes Smith
Ithiade
C. ‘Treelove
Det. K. O'Malley
Boof
Pirie
Sydiaes
Smith
Ellis
Kennedy
Det. O'Malley
Éllis
Constable Kennedy
Mite Driving Alleged Near Collision On New Year’s Day
Pirie West resident Joseph Tyler Lillis faced two charges after a near miss on The Terrace around midnight New Year’s Eve. Det. O’Malley testified a car crossed Esmond road at about 20 mph, prompting evasive action. Lillis denied speeding and claimed no Stop sign was seen.
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Pirie
D. L. Richards
Pine Court
Joseph Tyler Lillis
Fifth Street
Pirie West
Esmond Road
Traclove
Mr. O'Callaghan
KR. O'Malley
Verrace
K. J. Kennedy
Defendant
Main Road
Solomontown
Kennedy
Terrace
Ellis
Pirie Abattoirs Costs To Be Re-examined
Monday night the town council adopted a committee recommendation that Pirie Abattoirs Board Pirie Master Butchers Association and a private firm pause the conference. The board will survey building materials and re-examine costs to see if the abattoirs scheme can be modified if original costs remain prohibitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Abattoirs Board
Pirie Master Butchers’ Association
W E A Branch Planned to Reopen in Pirie
A public meeting is set for Monday at Shillwerkers Hall to discuss restoring a Workers' Educational Association branch in Pirie. Dr E G Biaggini may attend. tutors could visit Pirie monthly, with free instruction and a focus on accessible, down to earth methods. Mrs W T Co Smith helps lead the effort, reflecting renewed local interest after the Adelaide summer school.
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Insve
Workers’ Educaional Association
Pirie
Shillwerkers
E. G. Biaggini
Clisse
W.E.A
Adelaide
W. T. Cc. Smith
Wood Street
Solo- Toontown
Lighting-up times and temperatures across regions
Day to day times show low tides and sunrise settings. Local temperatures report Monday highs near 88 with cool nights, and regional city temperatures list Adelaide 74.3 Melbourne 67 Sydney 74 Perth 92 Brisbane 83 Hobart 65. Weather notes predict patchy drizzle on southern coasts with generally fine conditions elsewhere. Winds shift from south to east and seas range from slight to moderate in the eastern half.
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Tsun
Sete
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobark
W. J. Slade Wins Crystal Brook Bowling Singles
Crystal Brook Bowling Club awards its singles championship to W. J. Slade with A. Mathews as runner up. Other event winners include Fairs, W. G. Munday and W. Lambert with Threadgold and W. Pearson as runners up. G. Johns earns singles handicap with W. Lambert as runner up. team results list Torn Fulwood.
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Crystal Brook Bowling Club
W. J. Slade
A. Mathews
W. G. Munday
W- Lambert
Threadgold
W. Pearson
G. Johns
E. Oats
W Lambert
Johns
Fulwood
Tetanus Immunisation Campaign Heads to Finale
Mr M J Turner acting health inspector told Firie Local Board of Health that final injections in the current tetanus immunisation campaign would be given next Wednesday. Primary injections would follow for those who already submitted names and others who come forward.
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Turner
Firie Local Board of Health
Earthquake and Tsunami Ravage Northern Japan Coastal Cities
A massive quake in northern Japan triggered five to ten foot tidal waves and fires in coastal towns. Early reports list at least 34 dead and 169 injured as United States Army officials say over 1,800 houses were destroyed on Holdkaldo Island. The tremor affected Hokkaido and northern Honshu, lasting about ten minutes.
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Tokio
Japan
United States Army
Holdkaldo Island
Hokkaido
Honshu Islands
Still No Progress in Korea Armistice Talks
In Korea MLASAN on Tuesday negotiators from Nations and Communists made no progress on the Soviet Union role in post armistice affairs. Leaders repeated earlier demands as Soviet neutrality was proposed to police the truce but rejected by the U N command. The session focused on technical points and prisoner exchange discussions ran nearly three hours.
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Mlasan
Korea
Soviet Union
U.N
Nevolglors
Ovrhange
Battle Situation Unchanged in Korean War Update
United Nations headquarters said the Korean war situation remained the same with only a few minor patrol contacts. Naval air strikes were reported as successful by naval aircraft.
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Torso
United Nations Supreme Headquarters
Todiy
Naval Headquarters
Chilean Plant Strikes Prompt Martial Law Across Two Provinces
In Santiago on Tuesday President Vedila ordered military control in Tarabech and Antofagasta Provinces as Communist-led strikes cripple nitrate plants. About 11,000 workers demand higher pay.
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Santiago
Chile
Vedila
Tarabech
Antofagasta
Football Training Starts April 8 in Port and Solomon
Football training begins April 8 for Port Proprietary and Solomon town clubs as town council grants Memorial Oval use. Port and Proprietary may use the oval on Saturdays, with Solomon town allowed on Globe Oval on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Port, Proprietary
Solomontown
Memorial Oval
Port and Proprietary
Truth
Globe Oval
Indian Remanded For Trial In Adelaide Court
Aftab Mian, a fireman on the steamer City of Swansea, was remanded for trial by Mr Justice Ligertwood on charges of grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent. The plea entered was not guilty after evidence heard in Pirie Police Court. He spoke through an interpreter and stated he did not know the judge.
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Adelaide
Justice Ligertwood
Mian
Swansea
A. HL. L. Goode
Pirie
Canadian Defence Board Warns of Third World War Weaponry
Dr. O. M. Solandt chairing the board told the Young Men's Canadian Club that a likely third world war would involve atomic, biological, and chemical weapons. He cited wide research into war defence, human problems in air navigation, and anti submarine warfare.
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O. M. Solandt
Solandt
Young Men's
Canadian Club
Odious and Extremely Foolish Debate Over Town Staffing
Town officials clash over the size of the electric lighting office. The town clerk corrects misimpressions that officers are overstaffed while noting the electric undertaking supports extensive clerical work and a large income, with the mayor and MP agreeing with the clerk.
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H. Davis
Annary
C. L. Davis
Truculent Seaman Kentish Fined After Indecent Language
Robert Brian Kentish a crew member on the steamer Aeon was ordered ashore by Det EK O Malley and Constable R J Kennedy at 1 am and later faced a court for indecent language. Prosecutor Sgt C Truelove said no excuse existed for his conduct despite praise for his wartime service.
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Robert Brian Kentish
Aeon
Ellen Street
Det EK
C. Truelove
Assault On Relative Costs Man £ 15 10/
In Pirie Court Mervyn Webb of Risdon Park pleaded guilty to assaulting his brother in law Harold William Hamilton on February 28 under provocation. He was fined £5 and £5 10 costs and ordered to pay £5 compensation. Complainant represented by S J Warren.
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Risdon Park
L. Richards
Pirie Court
Mervyn Webb
Kingston Road
Harold Willian Hamilton
Balmoral Road
Risdon Fark
Webb
Red Cross Blood Bank Drives Funds Across Australia
The South Australian Red Cross Blood Bank has opened an East Terrace Adelaide centre to support its transfusion service supplying whole blood plasma and equipment to hospitals free of charge. The annual March drive aims to fund ongoing operations with events including a £92 badge sale and a Woodward Park fete at month’s end.
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Red Cross Society
East Terrace
Adelaide
Lloud
Cause of Mercy
Australian Red Cross
Amon Iany
Red Cross
Woodward Park
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