Playford wins by larger majority in South Australia election
The Recorder reports Premier T. Playford will lead an increased Liberal and Country League government with a seven seat margin after Queensland party shifts. Norwood, Prospect, and Torrens swing to LCL while Labor holds Wallaroo. Stanley and Victoria face tight counts. Richards concedes after Labour gains and reform goals despite voter verdict.
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T. Playford
Liberal and Country League
Norwood
Prospect
Torrens
Nicals
Mr. Moir
L.C.L
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E. G. Whittle
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Labor
Premier Playford thanks Adelaide after election win
Premier Playford thanked Adelaide electors for their generous support and said his government would strive to pass progressive legislation with opposition support. He declined to comment on potential changes in the ministry.
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Adelaide
T. Playford
Star
Playford
Election verdict unclear as parties’ strength remains unseen
Opposition leader RS Richards says voting shows Labour weakness but does not reveal true party strength due to many untested seats, including four Labor incumbents, leaving South Australia governed by minority rule. He congratulates the premier yet vows future challenge on core principles.
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Adelaide
Labor Party
Labor
South Australia
RS. Richards
Recorder
Quiet Poll Day in Pirie Records Low Voter Turnout
In Pirie the polling day was unusually quiet with 13 percent fewer Legislative Council and Assembly votes than 1944. Absentees from Port Adelaide swelled courthouse totals while suburban booths saw little activity. Some voters admitted they did not know what to vote for among Upper House Lower House Federal House or gaming house.
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Pirie
House of Assembly
Solomontown
Risdon Park
Tennyson
Port Adelaide
How Pirieans Marked Their Papers
Readers note five polling centres in Pirietor for the Legislative Council election. The document lists first preference sites at Lu44, mentioning the election of Messrs McEwig and Edmonds (LiCL).
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Pirieans
Pirietor
Te Legislative Council
Latest figures show full house of Assembly counts by electorate
Counting complete for most districts with on roll totals ranging from under 4 thousand to over 22 thousand. Figures list member candidates, party affiliations, informal ballots, and leading contenders across Adelaide, Alexandria, Angus, Burra, Chaffey, Flinders, Gawler, Glenelg, Goodwood, Gouger, Hindmarsh, Mitcham, Mount Gambier, Murray, Norwood, Onkaparinga, Port Adelaide, Prospect, Ridley, Stanley, Stuart, Torrens, Unley, Victoria, Wallaroo.
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Legislative council roll call tallies by party
Central and regional council divisions report on roll totals. Group A and Group B tallies show ALP and LCL affiliations for candidates Bardulph Oates Yates Cudmore Perry Smedley Ahern Evans Brookman Biew Lloyd Staniford Melrose Smith Selleck Castine Beerworth Loveday Blesing and others. Informal votes listed per division.
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Southern
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Local option vote signals liquor licensing views in Adelaide and Murray
Adelaide and Murray residents weighed liquor policy as hotel licenses drew varied support. Early tallys show a restrained push for cutting licenses while attitudes remain mixed and undecided about the liquor question.
Record set as nine ministers elected unopposed
In a notably uncontested election, ministers all returned without a vote. Nine other members from the last Parliament also faced no opposition, including Premier Mr T Playford and ministers such as Mr M McIntosh, Sir George Jenkins, and others from LCL ALP and allied groups across districts like Albert Yorke Peninsula Port Pirie and Stirling.
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Gumerachia
M. McIntosh
LCL
Albert
George Jenkins
Newcastle
C. 'S. Hincks
Lal Yorke Peninsula
GT Clarke
L.cl
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CL. Davis
Port Pirie
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Semaphore
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J.c.t
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J. F Walsh
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Robert Nicholls
Young
Blackout Expected in Adelaide Over Oil Shortage
Indications pointed to a blackout in Adelaide on Wednesday night due to an oil shortage. The State Electricity Trust general manager Mr. R. HM. Lea announced heavy curtailment of metropolitan and country train services would be necessary from tomorrow, stated by Commissioner of Railways Mr. R. H. Chapman.
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Adelaide
R. HM. Lea
State Electricity Trust
R. H. Chapman
Railways
Port Augusta swimmer wins two South Australia titles
Coral Grantham of Port Augusta dominates the Great Northern carnival in Federal Dock, taking the 119 yd women’s country championship and aiding Port Augusta to victory as Peter Badcock claims the men’s title. The event draws about LWUU spectators and features multiple races across open and handicap formats, with Grantham and Badcock among the standout performers.
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Port Augusta
South Australia
Federal Dock
Peter Badcock
LWUU
Pir
Cora Grantham
D. Edwards
Whyalla
Edwards
Portugusta
Badcock
Bill Roberts
Pirie
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192 Indians Killed in Punjab Riots Report
In Punjab disturbances from Wednesday to yesterday morning 192 people were killed and 680 injured, official figures show. Reuters Lahore correspondent notes rioting reached Murree with many bungalows destroyed.
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New Delhi
Punjab
Reuter
Lahore
Murree
Moslem League Given Invite On Power Transfer Plan
New Delhi Sunday Congress working committee invites Moslem League representatives to meet about the British power transfer by June next year. It resolves that the transfer should precede recognition of the Interim Government as a Dominion with effective control over services and administration and the Viceroy as constitutional head.
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Congress Working Committee
Moslem League
Bie
Pruning at U.N. Staff Amid Budget Crisis
The United Nations faces a grave budget shortfall and plans to dismiss between 30 and 500 secretariat employees before April 15, according to The Herald-Tribune. About 2 million staffers have already been laid off.
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Lake Success
United Nations Organisation
Herald-Tribune
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British trains on move again after snow disruption
Snow slowed Britain yesterday causing transport disruption with limited road travel north of London. Main railways to the north have reopened and trains from South Wales began moving. Railways authorities expect all lines to be normal by tomorrow.
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London
Britain
Wales
Clergy changes and hospital news from Pirie district
Rev EB Lawson leaves for Eudunda next month after serving as chairman of Methodist Church North-Western District. Rev T C O Patrick to succeed him at Solomontowns Circuit, while Rev B H Phillips of Jamestown takes over as district chairman. RAN Lieut-Commando M McDonald arrives in Australia and is due in Pirie for leave with his parents. W E Wainwright reelected honorary treasurer of Australasia Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. G A Moyle appointed to Risdon Park Methodist Church. Rev D Winnear to continue ministry at Central Methodist Mission and supervise Risdon Park Wendareah Circuit. At Gladstone, Rev ES Jew will be succeeded by Rev B E M Tockett. Hospital notes report Mr HB Turner admitted, Mr C Rontaunwy discharged from surgical ward, Mr MB Lansley to surgical ward, Miss Joyce Cunningham discharged after accident.
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Methodist Church North
Tan M McDonald
RAN
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England
Asturias
Pirie
J. Hi. McDonald
Balmoral Road
Risdon , Park
G. A. Moyle
Ly J Slee
Risdon Park Methodist Church
D.winnear
Central Methodist Mission
Risdon Park
Wendearah
Gladmone Rey
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BE. M. Tockett
Whitehead wins cycle cup at Memorial Oval in crowded event
Nearly 1,500 spectators watched Pirie Cycle Club’s cycle and trotting carnival at Memorial Oval. Exte Whitelod, 38, won the two mile Mac wheel race and received £20 and a trophy. Radiant Pointer took the LA Trotting League Handicap. The Whitehead brothers led with multiple podiums and a dramatic wheel race finish.
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Pirie Cycle Club
Memorial Oval
Exte ‘Whitelod
Pirie
Radiant Pointer
Eric
Rob
Albert
M. 5. McLeod
M. Galpin
T. Reichelt
R. Whitefield
Adelaide
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Seth
Sowers Rae
MM B. Middleton
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Mac
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C. A Hall
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Wallace
D. McVicar
J. A. Whitehead
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McMahon
Galpin
Dangerfield
Seurman
Jack
Lovet
Nazi Gang Smash Arrests Reported in Vienna
Authorities in Vienna say 57 Nazi leaders were arrested by American and Austrian police yesterday morning. The Ministry of the Interior said the operation disrupted a large underground Nazi movement involved in black market activity and attempts to contact other Nazis. Officials claimed the arrests crushed the gang in its infancy.
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Ministry of the Hulesior
Anrests
Terror Attacks Target Tel Aviv Area Riot Response
In Jerusalem area yesterday terrorists carried multiple indiscriminate attacks aimed at harassing British forces. An attack on Citrus House police HQ inside Tel Aviv security zone sparked a protracted exchange of gunfire. Explosions were reported near Tel Aviv Railway Station as security forces detained about four thousand suspects across Rehovot Nathanya and surrounding districts.
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Stter
Tel Aviv
Rehovoth
Nathanya
Anti Jewish Gang At Work In London
Scotland Yard detectives investigate an anti Jewish gang following synagogue attacks and threats of war on the Jews in London. Police seek leads and monitor rumored plots amid rising sectarian tensions.
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London
Scotland Yard
Day to Day Weather Forecast and Temperatures
Today's outlook shows generally fine conditions with cooler, moderate temperatures in settled areas and warmth inland. Expect variable winds from northwest to west in the southern half of the state and seas mainly slight to moderate. Official readings and yesterday's temps list Adelaide 77.8, Melbourne 61, Sydney 89, Perth 7, Brisbane 92, Hobart 2.
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