UK News Update and Local Wage Report
The item notes a journey to the United Kingdom and remarks on a first year apprentice aboard a company steamer with unclear ship names. It also reports the lowest-paid worker on the Broken Hill line set to earn £2 5s weekly, and a pay rise to an all time peak of £15 12s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Battle
Austen
Pirie
United Kingdon
Adelaide
Winic Tr
Ruston
Salvation Army
Broken Hill
Lode
U.S. Divisions Urged for Pact Army in Atlantic Plan
Reported plan urges six U.S. divisions to join a proposed pact army in the North Atlantic. Details describe committee positions and the timing of a Senate session, outlining strategic aims and regional participation. The text references Roy Seure and several unnamed officials discussing contributions from multiple states.
Troops Withdrawn From ACTU Base Seoul Reports
Allied commanders say U S and allied units left ACTU positions around Seoul today amid rumors of North Korean rearguard activity. Dispatches note concern about Chinese movement and large stores of equipment allegedly at the base, with implications for a wider withdrawal risk in South Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cin
Seoul
Ery
Pnts
Haus Whitsett
Bat Sea
Kore
Alten Witte
Five Reported Dead In Train Smash
A train crash leaves five people reported dead with several others injured. Authorities and emergency crews respond as investigations begin into the cause of the collision and the incident’s impact on passengers and transport networks.
Government Sets April 28 Election Date
Canberra reports the Commonwealth aims for a double dissolution and has set April 28 as the election date. The Governor-General Mr. W. J. McKell is expected to decide early next week. The government asserts a decision on dissolution may come and Parliament could be dissolved by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
W. J. McKell
Remarkable Summer Record Noted By Post Office
The article describes an unusual summer with the post office thermome reaching 100 dogs on a Wednesday amid clouds. Despite cooler southerly winds, the temperature stayed near 90 degrees and a historic score is mentioned for November 23 last year showing ongoing weather oddities and notable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Polio and other infectious diseases report Fortnight
The bulletin shows 50 polio cases in the fortnight ending March 3 along with 11 fresh infectious cases. Measles 44, tuberculosis 8, scarlet fever 5, erysipelas 2, whooping cough 3, diphtheria 1. Polio cases traced to Laura Loxton Jamestown Crystal Brook Robertstown Berri Barmera Onkaparinga Mallulo Gusting Port Broughton Pirie.
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Laura
Loxton
Jamestown
Crystal Brook
Robertstown
Berri
Barmera
Mallulo
Badina
Port Broughton
Pirie
Selections For Moonee Valley Races
Tomorrow at Moonee Valley features a 1290 sprint with Hollymouset and Fimndicup runners Demos Lave Lilt Ho ronda Tee Sherstid undid vette Fabius Thurton. Woodlunds Highweight first division lists Eclair Glen Yarra Riptide. Alister Clark Stakes highlights Chicquita True Course Ellershir Sydenlian Handicap fields Poncia Trust Me Apiicat. Moonry Ponds Handicap includes Robert Bruge Prince o Pairios Folkestone. Woodlands Weighthighweight second division names Approach Lal ell Albion.
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Moonee Valley
Moonee Valley Fuels
Trust
Apiicat
Moonry Ponds
Robert Bruge
Prince O' Pairios
Folkestone
Woodlands
Approach
Lalell
Albion
L Duffy Wins Shoot on Count Out
Duffy takes victory on a count out in a shoot event with Daily winning the handicap. Numerous shooters scored across 10 slots with two sighters at 700 Sie. Standouts include Daily 30 and Rindards 40, others posted in the 40s and 50s as results filtered through a landscape of full misses and hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Duffy
Pirie Rive Club
L. Daily
WY Rindards
Krchlands
Belo Et
H. Muchareh
Nlubsiniele
Sh Belg
Mitchell
J. Purner T
Pray
Sura Haehiest
Hs Rane
Balow
Fen
Port Pirie Picnic Committee Thanks Local Supporters
Members of the Port Pirie Workers Picnic Committee express gratitude to the people of Port Pirie for generous support of the March 11 picnic. Donations and trophy contributions are acknowledged, signed by Chellew Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Lemte Wa TeRame Workers
Port Pirie
Suiport
Chellew
Secretar
Lambing Twice Yearly? New York Report on Sheep Reproduction
The New York Times reports an American research effort to boost the sheep population by inducing sheep to reproduce twice yearly using the hormone gonadotropin. The program aims to reverse a decline from 85 million in 1942 to current levels, with trials showing lambs produced last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Biological Research Team
New York "Times
Pirie Tennis Offers Semi Final and Final Lineups
Teanis oicet levelled to two sets to four in the second semi final of Pirie Tennis Club women series. Finalists will play White next week in the Baptist Church match at Park Methodist courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teanis—oicet
Pirie Tennils
Baptist Tenn Ti Phil History Park Methodist
R. Nerlich
H. Johnson
F Olsen
E. Johnson
P_ Grocke
D. Laredo
J. Olds
G. Sumner
E Cooper
Vicar
View coach appointed for Proprietary team in coming season
Temprown, svesner South Adelaide, has been appointed coach for Proprietary in the coming season. He will arrive in Pirie on April 1 to take up the post. Templeton was playing coach with Milicent Club last season and plans to play with the redlegs this year.
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Itn Temprown
Svesner South Adelaide
State
Carnival Footboen
Pirie
Templeton
Wiith Milicent Club
The
Redlegs
Preacher and union leaders to address Pine Caniey meeting
Rev. BG King will preach at Pine Caniey on Sunday. E S Paddy of Adelaide Steamship Co will begin leave tomorrow. C L Davis of Australian Workers Union to leave Pirie for Brokey Hil. Several district figures will address shearers on higher wool value. A. Sjostrom admitted to surgical ward at Pie Mopitta. Local weather forecast notes evening and next day light times and temperatures.
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Bg, King
Congregational Union of South Australia
E. S. Paddy
Pine
Adelaide Steamhip Company, Ltd
Minuy Me Sheppard
Sydney
Comfai
C. L. Davis
MUP
Australian “Worker’s Union
Pirie
Brokey Hil
Mesa
Oconnor WU
Bute
Deveral
Barrier District
Urgublsce
Shearers
Attowanen
Adelaide
Melbourne
Perth
Hobart
Melbourne Water Workers face summons over overtime stance
Officials of a Melbourne branch of the Waterfront Workers Federation received summonses to appear before the Federal council on April 2. The action follows the branch’s refusal to work overtime on the waterfront. Vice president Messrs. Alford Healey and Ro Skinner are named. others may be called to explain the branch’s decision.
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Malnol Rae
Melbourne
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Federal Council
Federation
Waterside Workers Seek 8d Hourly Wage Rise
Sydney report on the Waterside Workers Union applying to the Arbitration Court for an eightpence per hour basic wage rise. The case, to be heard by Judge Kirby, revisits the 8d rate granted last December and considers a revised wage divisor for overtime calculations.
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Sydney
Judy
Fedecbitration Court
Kirby Wad Wade
Watersiders
Calcnlae Natersiders
Kirby
Audney
van Hich
Seventy Six Members in Pirie YWCA Report
The Pirie YWCA annual report covers a year ending March 31 noting 76 members and growth in serving girls of all ages. It lists new tutors and members, a wide program including crafts drama and leadership camps, surveys for diplomas, and a financial statement showing start credit £783 17 10 with income sources such as Nursery Rhyme Fair and badge sales totaling.
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Liu
Aiiixal
Ste Loung
Marc
Doris Hil
Seates
Miiantes Rta
Wheeler
Incerdiut
Ut India
Fox
Melbourne
Wankel
Gueir
Centene Iy
Kicdan Parke
Vuluateetuh
Inius
Che
Sre
Heather Ireland
Jan Sne Edwards
Janet Grocke
Monts Crusstman
Dawn Wargin
Marlene Wait
Joy Lane
Vienny Merrett
Diana Yet
Baithial
Atsitizens
Cual
Meg FB
M. Grocke
Mita
Soul
Badge Gay Wales
Family bereavement thanks and acknowledgments
Mr and Mrs D T Jacobs Nebhaby thank relatives and friends for floral tributes letters telegraphs and sympathy. Special thanks to Jack Nykell and Arthur Glidden. Mr and Mrs B O Schulz Crystal Brook thank relatives and friends for tributes and cards in bereavement. Special thanks to several named helpers. Mr J Smidt and family express gratitude for telegrams cards floral tributes and expressions of sympathy and hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Jacobs
Nebhaby
Jack Nykell
Arthur Glidden
B. O. Schulz
Crystal Brook
Arthur Renshaw
Don Dennis
Mary Hobbs
J. Smidt
Port Pirie Hospital
BIRTHS AND MARRIAGES IN PORT PIRIE
Port Pirie births include a daughter to Gwen and Keith on March 15 at Port Pirie Hospital. Another son Harold Langsford of Port Pirie was christened in Adelaide on March 12. Newbery William Edward, of 27 Federation Road Port Pirie West, died aged 63, husband of Edith May Newbery and father to Phyllis Alma Frederick Vera Bryan and Maxwell.
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Schofteld Inne Fisher
Port Pirie Hospital
Gwen
Keith
Luscombe Thompson
June Mary
LS. Thompson
Firleyng
Harold
Bub
Langsforda
Port Pirie
Adelaide
Newbery
Wiliam Edward Newbery
Federation Road
Port Pirie West
Edith May
Phyllis
Alma
Prederick
Vera
Tyan
Maxwell
Hero of the Empire Stuckey Tribute In Memoriam Note
Memorial notice for Private Archie G Stuckey killed in action in New Britain on March 17 1945. Harrowed family message from his mother and father and a comrade Jim recalls to keep his memory alive and honor his sacrifice.
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Stuckey
Archie G. Stuckey
New Britain
Ba Stuckey
Archie Stuckey
Li Getion
Jim
In Memory Notices From March Deaths and Remembrances
Memorial lines honor Dut Grace Foti McMahon and Ernest Wallace with anniversaries listed. Families note March death dates 1944 1996 1935 1948 1946 1960 and 1950, with bereaved relatives expressing enduring love and remembrance.
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Flink
Gloria
Peter Grace
Foti
Fuzou
McMahon
Michael Patrick
John. Wallace
Ernest
Frank
Doris
Glenis Wallace
Ernest George
Sway
Adel Jade
Jean
Josephine
Kevin
Trevor
Edna
Doug
Funeral Intimation Newbery
The friends of William Edward Newbery of The Federation Port Pirie Port Augusta and Weel Port Pirie wish to inform that his funeral will leave his residence today at 4 o'clock for Dead Horse Creek Port Pirie Cemetery. Special thanks to Mrs Rodgers Mrs Howard and the Petugna brothers for their kindness.
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Patel
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Malady
Brewer
Central Bay of Health
United States
Pirie Sport
Stospital
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