13 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1950
Page
1
Michael Witte inspecting the RALAH station at Point Look revisited a hangar built for the Australian Flying Corps in 1914. He recalled pilots using a Boxkite during early training and recounted a 1904 landing incident where the plane could not stop, prompting a dramatic engine flare and a climb. White remarked he could not match the feat today.
District council discussed foxes with Jim Clark reporting three shot last week and Dr Harry Welch noting seven killed on his property. A false fire alarm at Mansomshett and The Terrace prompted Pirie Station to send a response. A plan to require companies to donate one day of work yearly for local oval improvements drew praise in Murraytown.
Johannesburg Sunday report notes South African champion Eric Bourgéss believes Australia will win the Davis Cup in coming years. He echoed optimism after returning from a three month tour of Australia, despite a tough week of play.
Postal allrounder L Hargreaves starred with seven wickets in a seven wicket win over the minor premiers, supporting a season of strong bowling with early feats like four wickets in consecutive balls. Owens led the opposition with two wickets as Postal chased 49 and won easily.
M Yamin urged urgent handling of Irian Jaya status as part of the United States of Indonesia. Parliament backed bringing the issue to a conference of Netherlands and Indonesian Union ministers at month end.
Report notes rising juvenile offenses in Tokio including sex crimes swindles and embezzlement. Police allege several juveniles involved were arrested and questioned amid postwar social strain.
London dispatch reports tentative Russian overtures to ease Cold War tensions. American officials doubt the sincerity of the appeals, noting Russia avoids promising international inspections while signaling willingness to negotiate on atomic counters and related issues.
The Pine club claimed a third straight treble as North Western Bowls Association matches continued on Saturday. Leaders pushed to top places in both the Howdie Shield and O Shaughnessy Shield, with Pirie and Red prominent in Pirie Shield results and Gladstone, George Town and others collecting wins.
London Sunday church leader Rev S Waterson urges Christians to strike and fast on March 16 Passion Sunday unless negotiations with Ross in the H bomb are pursued. He warns the threat is not directed at individuals but a danger to world peace, threatening action at Sea.
Canberra broadcast announces creation of a Ministry of National Development to oversee all Commonwealth development efforts. Prime Minister Menzies notes the government will pursue national progress with courage imagination and skill as part of policy broadcasts to be continued by other ministers.
Napperby road work tops the queue as Pirie District Council targets grant funds, with Napperby Top Road first for attention and others near Cockey’s Crossing and Warnertown to follow. Council debates costs, quarry access, and a road-cleaning plan while preparing for overdraft needs and a community jubilee project at Warnertown Oval.
H Young defeats A Davies 26 to 9 to retain the Pirie singles crown at the year’s mid tournament. The event concludes with other matches and next week’s schedule including shield competitions and forthcoming rink championships featuring Fawcett, Young, Davey, and Quin as top contenders.
Australian swimming star John Marshall set two world records for Yale, first breaking 440 yards freestyle in 4 minutes 34.5 seconds and then the 400 meters record in 4 minutes 51.1 seconds, beating his own marks from the prior week during a Yale-Harvard meet in New Haven.
Mrs. Alexandre Seager, founder of Cheer-Up Hut Society and WWI driving force, died at Kingscote Hospital Kangaroo Island. She was 87. She founded the first meeting of Gallipoli veterans and urged unity, giving them a 250 grant from Cheer-Up Hut funds.
Cape Town reports an Australia innings collapse totaling 283 with Western Province chasing a 403 high score. Harvey and Compton tie a record with eight mist-class centuries on tour. Moroney scores 40 and Moroney contributions follow, amid a chanceless textbook readry for Australia.
Melbourne Sunday Labor Day dinner speaker Mr Pollard, former Minister of Commerce, told attendees the Federal Opposition would act against the Menzies Government if it interfered with workers. He warned the country’s finances could become grave soon and urged an appeal to the people. He criticized Mr Menzies for promising value to the pound without a clear plan.
Branford defeated 32 Line Hille Club shooters to take the weekly Pin Club title at 700 yards. He logged two 47s in the round with ten-shot segments, beating out rivals including Barbieri and Hart while high scores from Richards and MeSchke marked the event. This week’s shoot pits a Pirie combined team from Iyatiaraa, Ment a, and Kadina ranges in a club match.
Daily temperature readings for major cities show Adelaide 61.2 Melbourne 88 Sydney 73 Perth 86 Brisbane 17 Hobart 62 with yesterday’s figures. Fresh south to southeast winds shift to east along eastern and central Bight bringing moderate seas and slight seas in the west.
Clem Bairstow, noted South Australian cyclist, was admitted to Pirie Hospital after a road accident that left him with injuries to his liver and ankle. He was later moved to a private Adelaide hospital for treatment as spectators and fellow cyclists gathered at Oddfellows Hall to extend sympathy.
W J Hennessy claimed victory in a miniature shoot by countback after a tense second quarter. Final scores show Hennessy 74 78 4135 with Prat 04 and Lethbridge 75 75 and Turner 66 76 among competitors. details include several tied scores and a close finish.
Port Germein tennis team finally clinched the Southern Flinders Tennis Association premiership after a tough season, defeating Bangor at Lavra in a 10 set thrash. Numerous matches featured Bessen, Hoskin, Turner, Varnes, and Glasson with varied scores, while other listed pairs and players filled the day’s results.
Sydney promoter Sumtay staged a card at Newcastle Stadium with 12 rounds featuring Mickey Anibeark defeating Col Connors by knockout in the third round and Bred Kay stopping Val Hoggard in the seventh. The bouts drew local attention as Anibeark improved to 9-3 and Hoggard slipped to 8-3.
Canadian government and military officials watched a jet fighter demonstration described as the most powerful fighter in the world. The plane reportedly averaged high speeds on a flight from Toronto to Ottawa, with officials noting its swift performance and testing outcomes.
In Oakland California on a Sunday George Moore was found asleep between two Southern Pacific rails. A goods train passed and another approached before he awoke. He had minor head injuries and said he heard nothing as police reached the scene and roused him.
The Gosse Swimming Shield, for boys under 48, went to Pirie High School at Olympic Pool Adelaide on Saturday. Lefevre Peninsula School No 1 took second. Tune 220 yds finished in 243 9-10. The quartet Wert Gavin Willoughby Jobin Rowe Bare Christie Kingsley Francis with Ray Els as emergency led Pirie. Wendy Wundke placed second in 35 yds girls under 12. J Weber Leteyrey won the 35 yds. Billis third in under 14 119 yds. Wil-Toughy USIrd in under 15 140 yds. FR Loveday Whyalla won girls under 16 140 yds with 12 2-8.
Adelaide officials expressed astonishment at Pirie Times reports after the return tube event where the high school team secured the Gusse Shield. Wendy Wundke, coached by Mr First lepes, reportedly broke the shield record by 6 seconds and the State under 18 record by 2.7 seconds, as Adelaide coaches had forecast a bright future for her talent despite eligibility hurdles.
A cyclone roared through Carmila in central Queensland early yesterday, razing most of the town and leaving only the hotel and a railway station intact. Winds up to 100 miles an hour ruined more than 190 homes and caused one death as families sheltered in collapsing houses. Police aid and blankets arrive from Sarina while telegraph lines remain down and flood warnings loom. The cyclone marks the fourth to strike Queensland this year.
Saturday’s double track meeting at Hille Oval features A and B grade races with E Bair stow continuing his winning ways in the A grade, while B grade includes Bairstow Shephens Rutgers Seidel Appleby and Yates in sprint and handicap contests.
Barney Ewell wins by a narrow margin in the 73 yard race at the Newington meeting last night, equaling the world record set by Arthur Postle of Australia. The performance confirms Ewell as a leading sprint star of the era.
Constable Nicholeon and officer Merrett patrol Wear Memorial Oval at 745 pm Thursday when they spotted a man scaling the fence while carrying a lighted tag. He refused to name witnesses and gave a false description. He was fined three pounds with seven days in jail, plus seven days in which to pay fines. Jasper, 40 Seventh Price Street, was jailed for megabioy as an insult.
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