Royal visit plan outlined for Australia and New Zealand
Canberra reports detail the King Queen and Princess Margaret touring New Zealand for about two months and Australia for three, with Grey arriving around March or April. The Commonwealth aims for a 12 month notice, plans a million pound tour budget, and a Canberra opening ceremony with gun salute. The route favors air travel, royal aircraft squadron, and motor transport to maximize public view. W J McKell and J B Chifley tipped for honors, knighthood possible for McKell but not for Chifley.
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Canberra
King
Margaret
New Zealand
Australia
Grey
Commonwealth
Raya
Sydney
Thes
Royal Squadron
Brisbane strikers plan second march to Parliament
In Brisbane on Sunday, Queenstown railway men and wharf laborers planned another march to Parliament House on Tuesday to press for settlement on livel terms. About twenty carloads of police patrolled the city. strikers remained mild with no trouble. The government has not yet issued emergency powers. The nation faces bread and meat shortages as isolated towns receive limited supplies.
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Brisbane
Queenstona
Bulloa
Thargomindah
13 Year Old K Francis Wins Twenty First Swim Through
The event saw 13 year old K Francis dominate the dock swim from Base Wharf to Federal Dock. Mordaunt and Johansson challenged early but Francis surged ahead, finishing with a clear lead of 20 yards over the nearest rival as crowds cheered. Terrett later claimed fastest time, with Clarke of Port Augusta close behind. many local clubs and officials praised the annual race and the efforts of the participants.
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Trrrett
Badcock
Port Augusta
Mellor
Rosewater
Svlourely
Puntry Federal Dock
Himsley
Francis
Mark
Base Wharf
Mordaunt
J. Tompkins
Johansson
Marshall
Helen Larsson
Terrett
Clarke
Pirie
Vadw Clu
Romania plans nationalisation under new Constitution
Romania aims to nationalise transport, oil, and telegraph and telephone services under the new Republic Constitution set for consideration by the Constituent Assembly on April 6. Religious bodies would lose the right to operate their own schools.
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Constituent Assembly
Reuter
Bucharest
Pirie Bank Transfers Signify Staffing Changes
Mr J H K Phillips formerly of Savings Bank of South Australia will take charge of the Pirie branch early next month as Mr B D Rundell becomes manager at Port Adelaide. Mr Phillips left after serving during Rundell’s absence on annual leave. Mr B D Russell MAR departs for Adelaide and Canberra on today’s Pirie train. Mr G T Williams transfers to Adelaide office of Union Bank of Australia in May, to be replaced by J S G Chambers of Burnie Tas. Williams served five and a half years in Pirie. previously six years. Revs D W Anmear and T C C Patrick, superintendents of Central and Solomontown aircults, returned from the Methodist Church State conference in Adelaide. William Zacharia, Pine High School student, awarded one year continuation exhibition for passing Intermediate. home at Napperby requires Pirie boarding, value £40. Maen Opel Patients Mr J J Cummins of Queen Street admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Mr S P Parker of Federation Road progressing at Pirie West.
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J. H. K. Phillips
Savings Bank of South Australia
Pirie
B.D. Rundell
Port Adelaide
Phillips
Baying
Rundell
B.D. Russell
Mar
Adelaide
Canberss
G. T. Willams
Union Bath
Australia
Adeaide
Bank
J. 5. G. Chambers
Burnie
Tasmeniz
Williams
D. W. Anmear
T. C. C. Patrick
Central
Solomontown
Methodist Church
William Zacharia
Pine High
Napperby
Maen
From Day to Day Weather and Temperatures Across Cities
Weather notes report light showers along the south east coast with fine conditions elsewhere. Temperatures range from cool to mild in the southern settled areas and mild to warm elsewhere, with southwest and southeast winds and slight seas in near coastal waters. Cities listed include Melbourne 63, Sydney 8, Perth PI, Brisbane 85, Hobart 63.
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Yesterda
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Three cycle races held at Pirie on Saturday
Pirie Cycle Club hosted three cycle races for men, women, and boys. Barstow edged Whitehead in six miles amid a strong headwind, Warner won a two mile women’s race, and Norton beat Fisher in a seven rider schoolboy event, with multiple riders clocking fast times.
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Pirie
Barstow
J. Whitehead
E. Bairstow
J) Whitehead
M. Norton
Paskest
Maurstuwl
Ming
sKes S. Warner
Ishich Sf
London
J. Appleby
Warner
Fondom
Ser
J Appleby
Cavenet
Wirner
Seamen’s Institute notes rise in visitors and grants
The Pirie Institute of Missions to Seamen reports 4 877 visitors last year, up 292 from 1946 and 877 from 1985, reflecting appreciation for its new premises. Secretary J Hoar notes need for a fulltime chaplain after the recent appointment and subsequent retirement, while gains in library exchanges, ship visits, and letters indicate growing support and assets totaling £6,531 18/, with a £642 credit balance. The annual meeting applauds volunteers, outlines staffing changes, and lists officers including Dey as chairman and Hoar as secretary treasurer, with renewed community backing from Mayor Middleton and other officials.
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Pirie Institute of Missions
J. Hoar
G. Deyt
M. M. B.middleton
E. J. Francis
Hoar
H. Dewaney
Dewdney
Bt. Hons
Harbor Ants Guild
Evans
M. Somersford
M. A
Brett
D. Gray
Pirie Tapttate
E.G. Warman
Dey
Pirie
Sige
Huwrell
Vicechairman
Duy
Willoughby Nomie
R. Thomas
Willochie
B. P. Robin
Adelaide
Messrs. Dey
Hurrell
W. W. Fiddeman
W. Ryan
I. Indes
Capt
G. Simmonds
H. J. Netling
A. J. Martin
E. J. Prancis
L. C. Moody
L. A. Knud
Western Defence Pact Seen Essential for Allied Security
A United States House Sub-Committee report argues a Western defence pact is vitally necessary, backed by American economic aid. It stresses political cooperation and a formal defensive alliance, while praising Britain as the world’s most stable and productive free society aside from the United States.
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Abhington
Europe
Western Europe
Britain
United States
Alam
Mr Churchill On Menace Of War
Mr Churchill speaks on the menace of war describing Russian interference and Communist violence influencing events at home and abroad. He warns that every act of foreign aggression threatens the island and the wider world, urging vigilance and unity.
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Mr. Churchill
Lunwon
Sunaday
Lillianion
Liurehill
Pred Muiris
Louservae
Sandidlare
Croydon Liselertign
Oly Fennwegytye
Irivairy
Charehill
Czechs Plan New Courts in Prague and Bratislava
London report says the Czech cabinet will establish courts in Prague Bratislava and Kosice amid a security crisis with persons accused of offences against the Republics security. Frankfurt dispatches notes more than 800 Czech refugees crossed into Bavaria since the Prague crisis began.
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London
Ceevl
Prague
Bratislava
Repibe
Reuter
Wreports
Frankfurt
Bavaria
Jamestown Wins At Bowls On Sund ay Shield Clash
Jamestown strengthens lead in the Boucher Shield premier with a 31 point victory over Pirie at Jamestown. Pirie Red defeated Jamestown Blue by 7 as details show Jamestown 136 to Pirie 105 with players including Skelton Smith McLennan and McCarthy contributing for Jamestown while Pirie’s Plett Tucker and Harker led for Pirie Red.
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Jamestown
Pirie
Pirie Red
Jamestown Blue
Boucher
S. Skelton
H. Smith
R. McLennan
T. McCarthy
Pectomsn
Boucaut
Daly
Moore
Dunlop
Wilkinson
Hooper
E. Clift
Cummings
Togls
Flavel
Kurtner
Pasie
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Garnett
KE Plett
J.C. Scotcher
M. W. McKay
J. R. W. Tucker
CG. V. Hosking
H. Marsh
G. Webster
W. Boucher
GV Mulle~ Hall
G. Dawson
R. Sumner
R. Ropinson
Benn
C. R. McKinnion
Davies
D. M. Brakensidge
E. Jenkins
H.W. Laube
P. Brighton
A. G. Motherhey
Shiftworkers' Wives Lounge Opened In Elle Street
The Stak BWAS announces an all-sports association ladies lounge on the first floor of the Elle Street cooperative building. The opening features new lounge facilities, a planned winter dance, a refurbished plain room, a growing library, and eligibility for former shift workers who served six months on shifts. Officers include president A J Keast and secretary W J Trigg, with a move to admit retired workers under age limits and to organize a reunion for honored retirees.
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All Sports Association
Udunda — Dormers
W. J. Trigg
Drusisiols
Lime
GK. Williams
A. J. Keast
Messrs
IS. Dodd
A.J. Males
A. Brown
J. Loizeat
H. ‘Thompson
J. Grieve
HH. Giles
Three Tournament Finals This Week at Pirie Bowling Club
Finals for three 1087-6 tournaments set this week deciding the singles and rink championships and the Prosper Shield. Last week’s results include D C Laube defeating HL Young in the singles 25 to 21 and J Kern beating opponents in the singles handicap. Upcoming matches list Laube against Bottmeyer and Bollmeyer against McInerney among others with handicaps and mixed pairs events scheduled for Thursday.
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Pirie Bowling Club
D.C. Laube
HL Young
J. Kern
Fauna
Seers Aly
Kosai
R. Sumner
W. Richards
E Bomell
Swift
J. Rulphai
McDonald
Bollmeyer
H. Young
Prosser Shield
G. McInerney
R. Robinson
F. Brighton
D. M. Brakensidge
A. S. Fawcett
P. D Rundell
Bottmeyer
Nal
Davies
Fawcet
Tucker-Meeke
W. Younger
Madigi
Mulighat
McInerney
Sly
Kemp Knocks Out Berry in Melbourne Boxing Bout
Melbourne Sunday report shows Arik Kemp stopped Lew Berry in the fifth round of a heavyweight bout at Melbourne St. Kemp delivers a decisive stoppage as Hoggs outpoints Alf Peterson over 12 rounds in a separate Sydney match.
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Melbourne
Arik Kemp
Lew Berry
Melbourne St
Sydney
Jimmy Hoggs
Alf Peterson
New Commonwealth Offices for Pirie Affected by Federal Plan
The Federal Government will establish regional social service offices on Ellen Street Pirie to service the town and surrounding districts. Minister McKenna approved expenditure to decentralise administration, with future plans for similar offices in Port Augusta Whyalla Wallaroo and other towns. The Excelsior Band building will be repurposed to house Commonwealth employment and social services offices.
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Commonwealth Social Service Departments
Ellen Street
Dy Russell
Nn Fi McKenna
Pirie
Viown
Port Augusta
Whyalla
Wallaroo
Piri
Russell
Sen Mckhenm
Nueset
Capiital
Mayhiss
Commonwealth
Sen
WHA
Excelsior Band
Hull
Commonwealth Employment and
Social Stryk
Ammunition Shortage Sparks Duck Pest Control Debate
Fanton Killjey reports a shortage of cartridges and bullets affecting farmers and townsfolk. Mr H A D Russell emphasizes need for ammunition to control pests like rabbits and kangaroos, urging increased manufacture, noting retailer stockouts for months and high prices for 100 rounds.
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Fanton Killjey
H. AD. Russell
Russell
Sen. JM. Araiine
Sug Gusti Tat
J Shine Towns
Broad Tops Railways In Striped Tennis Match
Railway Tennis Association match results show Broad defeating Marrow 6 4, 6 3 with Wade Ganley Evan Hannigan and Maynard Currie Adams Raymond among top pairing wins. State versus Chagman Kingey 2h featured Frankie G Thomas Binney Hutchens 6 4 and 6 1 in key rubbers.
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Droad Lnuies
L. Wade
M. Ganley
M. Evan
J. Hannigan
LL Maynare
J. Corriery
M. Adams
K Raymond
Wade
Evans—Raymond
Gansley
Gansley—borie Y. Hapitigai—Raymond |, Waile—Currie
Evans— Adapis
Maynard
Haunipan
Adams
Virzo
Jy State
Chagman—Kingey
Rudd
Haines
Black
Inten
Frankie A
Thomas
Binney
Hutchens
Staford Reddy
Wilsdon
Trains Kill Two In New South Wales
Two youths Walter Barker seventeen and David Robson fifteen from Livergetown were killed when washed off rocks at Chagi Reef near Roger Holy Baths after a bait fishing trip. A woman was killed in front of an electric train near Wynyard Station. Robert McGill forty nine, a cook, drowned after slipping through a hole in Howard Smith Wharf.
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Walier Teury Conta
Chagi Reef
Roger Holy Baths
Walter Barker
David Robson
Livergetown
Anl
Wynyard
Robert McGill
Cook
Miller
Howard Smith Wharf
Kine Street
Frilliant Shooting By T. E. Hall At Pirie Rite Club Meet
T. E. Hall delivered a brilliant 38 on his second mound visit to win the weekly champion pin at Pirie Rite Club’s fifth shoot of the second quarter. The range saw 9008 nds with two eight shot segments and two fighters. Scores list Hall 41 38 9-18 leading a field including Branford, Sarton, Errington, Lethbridge, Burt, Cooke, Lauber, Keast, Branford again, Creasy, Meadow, Brown, Hennessy, Sampson, Martin, Thompson, Norton, Allchurch, Jose, Gerblich, Goold, McMahon, Barbier, Chapelhow, Richards, Turner, Pratt, and Valley among others.
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Brilliant
Hall
Pirie Rite Club
P. Lethbridge
Burt
N Cooke
D/C. Lauber
Keast
P Branford
A. Creasy
N. Meadow
R. G. Brown
Lethbridge
W. Hennessy
BR. Sampson
BT. Martin
Neb. Thompson
Mitchell
D. F. Norton
B. Allchurch
A. E. Jose
HL Gerblich
D. H. Goold
J. P McMahon
AR. Barbier
R. Chapelhow
W. B. Richards
J. Turner
L B. Pratt
Vvl Ley
Pratt Wins Miniature Rifle Competition at Incal Club
L E Pratt won the weekly miniature rifle meet at the Incal club capturing the champion’s pin. Scores show Pratt 74 76 10 158 with several rivals listed including T C Keast 79 74 158 and A Jose 75 68 158, handicap limit 168.
Walkom Wins Country Championship At South Australia Carnival
B Walkom wins the country championship at the South Australia Federal Duck carnival. Badonck of Port Augusta places second in men’s 55 and other events see strong performances from Port Augusta and BELAS. Miss A Grantham secures the women’s Northern championship with a solid display as the carnival draws brisk crowds and strong badges sales near £150 total.
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B. Walkom
South Australia
BESA
Badonck
Port Augusta
A. Grantham
Shortage of Children's Hosiery Reported in Towns
Mr Bh Dy Teesell MAGRG said a severe shortage of children’s hosiery hit suction towns at the weekend. Authorities may be contacted as prices rise with winter approach. Mrs Russell urged action to ease the shortage.
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Nui
Teesell
Magrg
Russell
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