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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 07, 1947

Page

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Will South Australia Keep One Liberal Government Tomorrow

Electors vote on the Northern Legislative Council seats as the only Liberal government in Australia rests on the outcome. Polls close at 6 pm with candidates J. M. Beerworth and A. P. Blesing for the ALP and Liberal, and R. Loveday and W. W. Robinson for LC(L).

S.A Australia Messrs. J. M. Beerworth Australian Labor Party A. P. Blesing Liberal and Country League and Meats RR Loveday ALP W. W. Robinson Lc.l

Polling districts and rolls for Pirie division set

The Pirie division polls will be supervised by clerk Me Wo Al g Bolluieyer with polling booths at Ellen street Pirie School Goode road Risdon Park Methodist Church Thea Terrace Tenny son Church Federation road Solomontown School and Three Chain road Me A. Go Waters. Supplementary rolls added few names in Pirie amid many servicemen franchised for Crystal Brook. Absentee notes allowed. votes for all four Gunned candidates in order of preference. counting starts after 8 pm tomorrow and continues overnight.

Leocatieny Crystal Brook J. A. Lyons Rocky River Legislative Council Devons Vibes Wintricts Ansl Pirie Oiatt Assembly Thethyve Piriey Wtlker Neil Kite

Leaders Call for Arbitration Reform Amid Industrial Unrest

Mr Blessing urges legal wage restraint and retroactive court rulings to avoid disaster for Australia. He attacks high taxes, supports tax relief for wage earners and industry, and demands fair share of foreign funds, noting wheatgrowers’ low returns and manufacturers’ need to lift production.

Arbitration Court Blessing MLC LCL Pirie Town Hall Australia Mr Blesing

The Case for Labor Promises New Deal for Country

Mr Loveday of Labor pledged full cooperation with the Commonwealth Government to secure full employment. He urged stabilisation of unemployment, criticising high costs and private enterprise failure, and proposed government backed projects and bank cooperation to boost industry and road work nationwide. He warned against Labor opposition and stressed responsibility to rural areas.

Loveday Wirratara Chamber of We Neyer Trenton Langenuttens Anderlaken Commonwealth Bank Kleetouru Connell and Lahor Labora

Figures in Recorder reveal state election counts

The Recorder reports late count figures from state elections with notes on party plans and policy directions. Commentary highlights proposed power avenues, education reforms, housing programs, and economic policy developments across regions and parties.

Britain’s yards build 845 ships as orders rise

Britain’s shipyards show 845 vessels either under construction or awaiting space with 183 destined for foreign buyers. Notable builds include the 30,000-ton Caronia for Cunard White Star and the 29,000-ton Himalaya and Oreades for DP& O, Orient Lines, and Oversea. Orders cover 1272 cargo ships 131 combined passenger cargo ships 76 trawlers 54 tankers and three passenger liners for Argentina.

London Britain Cunard White Star Line Orient Lines Oversea Inclde

Pirie Gas Coal Augmented Rationing Not Contemplated

Arrival of a ship with about 38 tons of coal from Adelaide prompted the South Australian Gas Company to declare gas strike works closed until the end of next week. Local inquiry showed rationing of gas supplies was not contemplated and the matter was raised by Alan L Goode secretary of Pirie branch of the Liberal and County League, with support from O Cartledge.

Adelaide South Australian Gas Company Thattles Alan L Goode Pirie Liberal and County | League O ' Cartledge

Metal trades dispute extension movement rejected in Melbourne

Australasian Council of Trade Unions rejects an immediate extension proposed by Federated Ironworkers and Amalgamated Engineering Union. P J Clarey notes extension deferred pending a conference arranged by E J Holloway. Disputes committee to reconvene March 17 to decide on extension unless a settlement is reached. Adelaide Labor Council reviews the foundries dispute as it deepens state industrial tensions.

Melbourne TPE Federal Edeputes Committee Australasian Council of Trade Unions Federated Ironworkers’ Association Amalgamated Engineering Union P. J. Clarey MLC A.C.T.U E. J. Holloway Labor

Send Germans Home Urged By Atomic Scientists

Experts urge President Truman to repatriate all German scientists brought to the United States by the war. Several hundred scientists are employed mainly in aircraft propulsion and guided missiles, with the Federation claiming many are sympathetic or acquiescent to Nazism. The Army plans to import more scientists.

New York Truman Germany United States United States Army Federation

Murder charge in Adelaide milk bar shooting sequel

A 23 year old Saligari is remanded on bail until March 1 in Adelaide Police Court after being charged with murder for a shooting at the Roxy Milk Bar on King William Street. Mrs Alice Kathleen O Neil, a 40 year old waitress, was shot and injured along with two others. Kevin Joh presser's assistant, of Grote Street, Adelaide, attended the hearing.

Adelaide Kevin Joh Presser Grote Street Muirhead S.M Saligari Alice Kathleen O'Neil Soligari Neil Roxy King William and Pirie

Labor Council Supports Food Fund Plan

A deputation from the Trades and Labor Council and Chamber of Commerce seeks voluntary weekly wage deductions to fund a community food relief effort. Employers at Pirie stores and other local businesses are invited to participate in the scheme to support those in need.

Labor Council Support For Food Fund Focal Trades and Labor Council Chamber of Commerce Pirie Stores Contelbut Bylla

Australian Cup at Flemington Tomorrow

Australian Cup race set for Flemington tomorrow with 12 miles and 1 furlong on the card. Adelaide and Melbourne meetings are reported, with jockeys and horse entries listed for the Hindinats and Welter divisions and charity fund details noted.

Australi Jose Tay Flemington Adelaide Melbourne

Etna erupts with lava spouts from Mount Etna

Explosions heard for miles accompanied two crater eruptions on Mount Etna. Lava pours down the volcano at an estimated rate of 300 yards per hour as activity continues.

Rome Mount Etna

Weather and tide outlook with prices and coupons

Evening weather brief shows warm to hot with possible rain and cooler spells from west and southwest winds across western districts. Ocean conditions slight to moderate seas. Barometer reads 30.150 yesterday. Moon phases, sunrise sunset, and temperatures listed for major cities with next issue dates and lingering food coupons.

Trains Lost in Snow After Blizzard Strands Passengers

A fierce blizzard with 60 mph winds blocks rail lines and isolates villages. Hundreds of passengers are stranded as trains top and emergency crews work amid heavy snowdrifts and disrupted communications.

Pam Erilagy Hat Tiday A Breckaway Arilts Fondoners

Wharf Trouble Grows at Sydney Waterfront

Waterside workers refuse overtime, delaying labor on the Sydney waterfront. Forty eight ships await crew, with twenty two ships unable to secure labor amid ongoing dispute affecting stevedoring operations.

Sydney

Unclear local notices and hospital updates mixed names

Fragmentary report lists individuals with titles and places such as Port Kewiblil Pine Solomantown and Stuy Manoel Church Hospital. It notes someone progressing in the medical ward and Mr Butchison admitted yesterday to the surgical ward, with Mr K Nicholson discharged from the surgical ward.

Willing Street Solomantown Pivie Hospital M. 4 Butchison Grey Terme K. Nicholson Sursidl Ware

Canberra session echoes racial and religious tensions

In Parliament, Mr P Spender accuses Mead T Lang of racial and religious intolerance during a bitter attack in the House. Lang, an Independent Labour member for Melbourne South West, faced pointed questions amid mounting controversy.

Canberra Mead T. Lang Ind. Lab House of Representatives P. Spender Lib Nsw Mr. Spender Mr. Lang Hiner Strathmare

Bretton Woods Plan Ratified by Australian Labor Party

The Federal Parliamentary Labor Party voted 33 to 24 to ratify the Bretton Woods monetary agreement. Legislation will be introduced after Easter recess to implement the decision amid controversy within the Labor movement. The party affirmed Australia’s non‑party stance on IMF and World Bank membership and the aim to promote international monetary stability.

Canberra Federal Labor Party Bretton Woods Chilley Lielton Woods Sen Re Ho Nash WB Edmonds Tad Australia Dacor International Monetary Fund World Bank Ili Nustralia Canis Ares Amdys Australas Emisiburan Russia

Bermuda sale rumors prompt Bermuda assembly inquiry

In Hamilton Bermuda the House of Assembly demanded reassurance from Governor Sir Ralph Leathwaite and the British government that Bermuda is not being “negotiated for sale” to the United States after a debate noting circulating rumors. The message was sent to the Governor for clarification.

Dlvurscay House of Asembly Sir Ralph Leathwry Bermuda United States

Russo-Polish Pact Details Recounted in Brief

In the report a Russo Polish agreement is described with mentions of Soviet lending gold and arms. The article notes coal trade elements and a rolling joint consideration, with limited readable names and places such as LeDon and Stork appearing in the fragment.

Second Piriban Awarded MBE in South West Pavilion

The report honors M B E recognitions for service in the South West Pavilion zone. Maj Geddes, former 9th Light Horse and later in the Eighth Cavalry, led Middle East operations after World War I. The text notes his return from Australia and continued service with Pirican staff. Mrs S J Warren is mentioned alongside others in the ceremony.

Irritoriou M. Me Geades Currace JS Giddes Maj Geddes 9/23rd Light Horse Eighth Cavalry Regiment Nieh Middle East Australia Trum

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