Adelaide to Pirie rail link eyed for carnival visitors
Local officials discuss running a train from Adelaide to Port Pirie on Friday night March 2 to help carnival visitors reach the city for the March 19 20 events. The Recorder Office will record names of travelers if sufficient bookings occur. Red Cross drive and clothing sales planned with funds directed to Helping Hand. Mathematics master Mervyn D L Brooks named for Flinders Naval College, to depart Pirie soon.
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Vie Vine
C. J. Davas
Wmayor
Mumbers
BALAS
Atoatern
Seeminius
Commissioner of Railways
Davis
Recorder
Mervyn DL. Brooks
Port Pirie High School
Proprietary Nidlman
Sheffield
Tus
Flinders Naval College
Pirie
Victoria
West Australian oil programme to spend £23 million
The West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd plans £23 million in 1954 for an accelerated oil exploration and development programme in Western Australia. Premier figures announce 6.128 million dollars to be spent. 11 additional wells will be sunk in the North West during 1964.
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West Australian Petroleum Pty., Ltd
Western Australia
L. Kelly
Puppy Saves Four Lives in Newmarket Fire
In Melbourne Sundiy, a frightened puppy woke a 70 year old woman and her three grandchildren, sparing them from a fatal blaze that claimed Noel Ball his wife Patricia and Ernest Henson. Grandmother Mrs Mary WN Scanlon and her grandson Robert aged nine escaped, while Garry aged seven and Patricia managed to reach a window. The building burned out after the escape. A radio appeal led to donations of 500 pounds cash and 300 pounds in petrol at the time.
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Meelbourne
Newmarket
Noel Ball
Patricia
Ernest Henson
Harlow
Premies
Hill Pag
Newnan
Mary WN. Scanlon
Rober
Garry
Childres
Pirie Women Bowls Carnival Opens With 26 Teams
Pirie Women's Bowling Club hosts an open rink carnival on Thursday with 26 teams including 24 Lenhis trom Nor ther centre and two Lupegrade rinks from Adelaide. Play begins at 9 am with South Australian Women's Bowling Association officials attending as guests of Pirie president W. L. Giles and secretary D. C. Laube. Local results note Pirie defeated Georgetown 42-25 in sectional play as Mrs Vaznes, Mr. Fawcett, and others featured in events.
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Lenhis Trom Nor
Ther
Lupegrade
Adelaide
Pirie Women's Bowling Club
Alere
South Australian
Women's Bowling Association
Biesaames
W. L. Giles
Pirie
D.C. Laube Jeertary
Indo China Peace Possible
Soviet officials told United Press there is a good possibility of settlement in Indo China. They said the United Nations and the Big Five are positioned to push for a rapid agreement. The report notes American and Communist powers show expectations that Paris talks may yield progress.
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Washington
United Press
Old fashioned ideals clash with modern wear and life
A fragmented meditation on resisting change and clinging to tradition. The speaker critiques fashionable modernity and defends aging morals, arguing lasting values endure despite pressure to conform to new trends. The text reflects conflict between old and new views, with emphasis on propriety and love.
Flood Relief Appeals Mentioned In Town Notices
A garbled public notice references a flood relief appeal and a town clerk’s office records. It mentions donations, acknowledgments, and various names and local associations connected to relief efforts, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Abattoirs site clash in Pirie council debate
Pirie Master Butchers' Association rejects the proposed Pirie abattoirs site citing economies and employment, while supporters insist the location benefits transport and public interest. The board notes no council resolutions or clear opposition. experts warn of railway disruption and higher meat costs.
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Aye OT. Taylor
Pirie
Allie de
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Meheme
Coonnmia
Leone
Caballedes
Metcalf Medal Awarded in Cricketers Theological Society
The Metcalf Medal honors top cricket players while officials noted the damaged trophy and confirmed W Theologou as winner alongside a list of high scorers and wicket takers. Kiln Smith and White led batting averages, with White collecting 514 runs and Diggens 436 runs in a season marked by strong bowling and fielding performances across clubs.
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Pirie Cricket
Ssocia Nion
Ows
Charles Metcalf
Pointy
K. Smith
W. Wheologou
Ke Diggens sCylisy
Wutton
Norby
Wo Alexander
AL White
Soult
de Cun
Whighane Merth
Cobyvatt
Som
D. Petuwan
H. Detiaafl
Agercuate Trophy
CV. White
South
B. Bute Hon
Change in Prairie Firm Becomes Limited Company
The Pie engineer firm, once a partnership, has become a limited company in a ceremony at the International Hotel. Directors Tolian Mosrs and T. Cheesman led the event, with T. Cheesman announcing the new structure and the evolution of the business. Brothers and partners were noted as admitted to the partnership, reflecting decades of family involvement and expansion plans.
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Fem of &. J. Chuvsmaan
Mare
My. T
Choisinays
S. J. Chees- Yui
Hint Lie
Evetr
My A J. Bytenur
Pi Os
Jap Puddy
R. E. M. Stone
Tolian Mosrs
Cheesman
Ing Direvtor
B. Pl
Wervetary
Weather Notes From Day To Day Rail
The report offers scattered temperatures and wind summaries across multiple locations including Adelaide Port Melbourne and Melbourne. It mentions yesterday’s highs and lows and forecasts for upcoming conditions with mainly southeast to southwest wind shifts and mild to moderate speeds.
Phone service sought continous Port Germein district council
At Melrose meeting Port Germein District Council endorsed a request for continuous telephone service and sent it to the History Hostmaster-General with a recommendation to grant. The petition signed by Vor Germein and district residents aimed to extend limited hours, especially weekends, with Geddes presiding and several members present. A separate item noted £186 4s 6d as part cost of Germain foreshore repairs recovered in full by Storm Casine Advisors.
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Port Germein
Pave
Itr
Geddes
Rood Me Millan
Wot S. Hootian
W. Francis
C. Rooke
Awo X
Kueh
N. Christophersen
J. Mb Heastip
Isims Tor
Germain
Casine
Cre Franti
Christophersen
Roy Progress
Adelaide
Mr EA D Russell undertakes trip to Port Augusta
Mr EA D Russell MER will depart today for Port Augusta and plans to return on Wednesday.
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D Russell
Mer
Port Augusta
Colts and South win minor round in cricket match
Colts compile 241 led by R Thompson with 102 as best innings and tandem pairings from Cols and South dominate. East edges South in a separate innings, while White and Colman provide early starts for South. Final actions see steep scoring bursts with multiple players contributing across both sides.
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R. Thompson
Chima
Unit Crinks
Colls
South
Wis
Thuisnn
Cols
North and East in tight cricket clash with fifties
A chaotic match saw North post 102 all out, Reinecke’s 40 steadied the innings as East chased. Des Walker’s 77 led East’s scoring surge, with Ray Thornton aiding to 8th wicket stand. South claimed three wickets late, but East posted a competitive total before North failed with the bat.
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North
Avai
Reinecke
High
Lncite Sis Witkets
Tig J. South
Rama
Des Walker
East
Immings Ob
Ray Thornton
al Lins
South
Thheir
Gov
Sores
Unclear cricket scorecard with fragmented names and figures
Fragmented OCR of a cricket scorecard listing many players, scores, and bowler figures. The text includes names like Speck Wh, Bateson, Me Green, Jones, Law, and others with inconsistent formatting and partial innings totals. No coherent event or outcome clearly discernible.
Weekend Racing Information Cheltenham notes and odds
The page summarizes weekend race entries and odds from Cheltenham with many horse names, jockeys, distances, and stakes. Entries include Juvenile Stakes and Handicap events with numerous prices and runners listed, reflecting a busy racing card and betting options.
Nationalists arrested in Juan Suinitay raid
Thirty five Nationalists including leader Pedro Campos were arrested yesterday in a follow up to last week’s wounding of five U S Congressmen in Washington. Governor Laus Munoz declared his government ready to end the Normalist War. A two hour rifle and tear gas clash left Hampys and three others dead, while 31 surrendered without incident.
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Juan
Duero Rico
Suinitay
IRTY
Nationalist Party
Pedro Campos
United States
Washington
Puerto Ricana
Laus Munoz
Wer Bico
Hampys
Darby Munro Scores Three At Flemington
Darby Munro rides winning three at Flemington including Autumn Handicap and Winstay Handicap events. The meeting features Royal Rigent, Solar Blu, Captain Hunter, and Gallant Archer with betting around 9/4 to 20/4 and other named runners such as King Born and Coppice.
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Saluda
Plemise
Darby Multa
Halo
Acrumitis
Mentson
Ale
Boswell
Jaquimy
Pine
Melbourne
Fur Countess
Tn Dinkeast
Henryfinn
Lavinia
Am Jes
Iva
Figsig Hute
Munmor
Purien
Wychau
Belinge
Mx Croms
Purtelli
Cerbere
EB Tiradory
Bal Beit
Hunter
Cyle
Inwny
Trubert
Livia
Munro
King Born
Syeibwll
Gallant Archer
Inter-Dominion to Tennessee Sky showdown in Australia meet
A chaotic OCR tale reports the Inter-Dominion Championship won by Tennessee Sky driven by Frank Mersley from Western Australia. The event drew about 47,600 spectators and featured large betting pools, with detailed results listed for races including the Dunlop Handicap and various horses and riders, though much of the text is garbled.
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Tennessee Sky
Western Australia
Frank Mersley
Recovered
Anal
New Soutt
Wales
Whyville
Lady Armil
Ducati
Slick Sam
Wi Yen Tine
Worthy Fhadon
Hunt
Aucubi
Meknore
Bele
Noelifyte
Inter-Domunt Jonesee 1 Inter-Domunt Jonesee of £10000 Cup
Race card detail shows bets and contestants incl Laurenny Butterworth Elwinn y Pride and Heath Handicap with odds 20/1. Several entries mention Kerye fay recovered, Sparkling Mus fytes Heath Consolation. The text lists runners and betting figures for a series of events and distances.
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Tednessty Sky
Kerye Fay
Py Peter
Ayah
Lawrenny
Ser
Butterworth
Elwinn'y Pride
St. Bob Bund
Yser
Bytthing
Secor
F. Fines
Filaelal
Byrd Bru Hall
Railwaymen's Night Tennis Match Ends In Victory
Rosewall and Sedgman led by Pawcett Drinman Mestley Cochrane versus Finch Harvey Grav G Zu vinich Grewar Sumon Be Zubrinich Georgy. Rosewall and McGregor beat their rivals as last pitches finish tonight with Gregor Whelui Veal Jen ks Lynch contributing.
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Bullasmen
Rosewall
Pawcett
Drinman
Mestley
Cochrane
Sedgman
Finch
Harvey
Grav
G. Zuvinich
Grewar
Sumon
Zubrinich
Georgy
Gregor
Whelui
Veal Jenks
Lynch
I McGregor
Candy
Hioad
Port Augusta Retains Team Championship Title
Large crowd witnesses Port Augusta defend the Northern team title after a strong relay showing. Margaret Gibson lowers her state 110 yd record to 1.12 while Gerrit Zevenboom edges D Stableford in the men’s 10 yd event. Exhibitions, memorial trophies, and club tributes mark the Adelaide carnival closing with praise for the hosts and volunteers.
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Margaret Gibson
Sticée Enbrety
Liz
Nateur
I P. Hackett
Atard
Messrs, Lyree
L. Hi
Davis
James
Lo. Wandke
Ae Wide
Wars
Vo Hosking
Messrs
Rea Ziepes
Alan Sharpe
Me Rotrshowr
E. Z. Willer
Chaiman
Ru Mt Wilson
Treagurer
Mavis
Baishing
Gerrit Zevenboow
Chevaler
D. Stableford
Rosewater
Ruil
Hve Fulsly
Uhe Wales
Chrysler
Peter Badcock
Port Augusta
Bill Roberts
BAAS
Badcock
Pirie Swan
Somrgin
Seeuit Glennis Davis
Ken’ Davis
Winuiveen
Port Pirie Championship Results Distinct Events
The report lists multiple Port Pirie events including Men 110 yards open and finals, and Northern Teams Race with Port Augusta entries. Key names include D Stableford, Zevenboom, M Gibson, G Zevenboom, A Munro, and P Shearer among others. Stage timings, placements, and team results are given in a dense meet summary with ages and schools mentioned.
Swimming memorial progress report at Gedetune War Memorial
An annual report to Gedetune War Memorial Committee notes caravan park completion near Fresyiva Park and funds from balls and other sources, totaling £1,454 for swimming facilities. Committee members listed include Denton, Sargent, Gale, Thomson, Ferme, Read, Staker, Johnson, Montgombrie, and others.
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Gedetune War Med
Ial
Laba
NF. Denton
LJ. Sargent
W. A
Gale
J. Censodine
W. Thomason
W. Thomson
G. Ferme
Lir Lord
James
A .Treasure
R. Montgombrie
Bal Lines
A.C. Read
Mestame
G. Staker
W. Johnson
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