Truman Speech Triggers Mixed Global Reactions
Washington reacts to President Truman's address with warnings that diplomacy without military strength invites appeasement. Moscow Radio outlines the speech, while French and Turkish papers debate its impact on Russia, Manchuria, and Western unity. Republican leaders question conscription versus funding planes, as Gen. Vanderburg stresses no conquest aims against Russia.
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Washington
George Marshall
United States
Senate Armed Services Committee
Truman
London
Moscow
Roosevelt
Munich
Congress
71 Miners Killed and 10 Missing at Pacha Coalmine Expansion
BELORADE Thursday report states seventy-one miners have been killed and ten remain missing in the expansion at the Pacha coalmines. The disaster raises concerns over mine safety and rescue efforts in the region.
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Belorade
Pacha
Woman's skull fractured in bus stop fall in Solomontown
A 47 year old woman Mrs J A Culpin of 14 Simpson Street Solomontown suffered a fractured skull concussion and shock after stepping from a moving bus and falling on the road in Three Chain Road Solomontown on Wednesday afternoon. She was taken to Pirie Hospital by ambulance. Constables D C Rabbich and W A Brooks investigated the accident.
Unlawful Killing Case Continued in Port Alperton Trial
In Adelide on Thursday Justice Abbott continued the unlawful killing case against Henry Juss Wilke and Dorothy Mabel Wilkes of Port Road Alperton who deny murdering Bessie Florence Boulton of Castle Street Glanville in November and conspiring with Iver and Douglas Robert Pryor of Ronald Street Kent Town to procure miscarriage and defeat the course of justice. The hearing will resume tomorrow.
Ankle Broken In Pal At Pirie Aerodrome
Mr J Quinn of Semaphore broke two bones in his right ankle after falling about four feet onto a concrete floor while dismantling a hat at Pirie Aerodrome on Wednesday. He was admitted to the surgical ward at Pirie Hospital.
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Pirie Aerodrome
J. Quinn
Pirie Hospital
Merger in India ends clash as Jats disperse at fort
A Times correspondent reports a ceremony in Bharatpur where Indian forces dispersed about 50,000 Jats who blocked a merger at Matsya. Acting Minister N V Gadgil pledged Abe Maharajeh’s flag would fly over the fort instead of Tudlan’s.
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London
Potty Rajputana
Alwar
Bhurater
Dholur
Kerauli
the Times
Bharatpur
N. V Gadgil
Abe Maharajeh
Gruelling Programme For Test Team
London reports the Australian Test team entering a tough schedule ahead of the final Test at The Oval. The plan grants seven free days plus Sundays in the first 15 weeks of the tour, with four days off consumed by travel, leaving players fatigued.
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London
the Oval
England
Labor MPs Regret Comb-Out Of Reds In House
A group of more than 40 Labour MPs in the House of Commons last night tabled a motion regretting the government’s civil service communist purge and arguing that current laws provide adequate state security safeguards. Most Labour members support the government and there is little opposition.
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London
House of Commons
Incitement to Arm Strikers Probe Shocks Brisbane
Premier E M Hanlon told the Legislative Assembly police are probing a report that a Communist leader from the southern States urged strikers to arm and march in Brisbane. If proven, action would follow. Five men held in a clash with marching strikers faced charges. Michael Healy was fined £28 in default of a week. Fred Paterson, a Communist MLA, did not suffer a fractured skull, doctors reported. O'Brien warned of potential consequences if police act during tomorrow’s King George Square demonstrations.
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E. M. Hanlon
Legislative Assembly
Bav
Iman Legal Pro
Michael Healy
Brisbane Trades and Labor Council
Fred Paterson
O'Brien
King George's Square
Melbourne Trades Hall rally demands strike settlement
Melbourne audience applauded as M O'Brien president of Brisbane Trades and Labor Council disputes committee warned there would be no settlement of the strike until the demands are met.
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Melbourne
M. O'Brien
Brisbane
Rades and Labor Council
Isputes
Trades Hell Council
Tonighe J
Mes
Inland Weather and Racing Notes at Moonee Valley
Local climate details report lighting times today and tomorrow, sunrise and sunset, plus yesterday and midweek temperatures. Forecast calls scattered showers in south east Eyre Peninsula and central districts with cool to mild settled areas, warm interior, and rough seas in Bass Strait. Horse racing previews at Victoria Park and Moonee Valley include selections for several hurdles, steeplechases, and handicaps with named horses and riders.
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Capital
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Eyre Peninsula
Bass Strait
Gladstone Football Club Plans Room Improvements
Gladstone Football Club votes £90 for upgrades to the clubroom at the oval. Officers elected include J W W Trion as patron and J M Reid as president with F C Grubb AC Fahey HL Bowins H Dunsford H Price M Archer as vice-presidents. Delegates Read Ravenscroft W Bawden T Keane J Masters H Price. committee Ravenscroft captain Keane Masters. timekeeper D Salisbury boundary umpire Archer St John. Roster-Cycling and trotting memorial event at the oval tomorrow features Amb A W Lihou Acting Amb J Harris Miranda Leake Perryman Murphy.
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Gladstone
Oval
i—Messrs
J. WW. Trion
J. M. Reid
F.C. Grubb
AC Fahey
HL. Bowins
H. Dunsford
H. Price
M. Archer
B. Ravenscroft
St. John
Memorial Oval
A. W. Lihou
W. G. J. Harris
Fes
C. Miranda
LG. Leake
R. Perryman
G. Murphy
Injunction Over Union Gift To Queensland Strikers
Equity Court granted James K. Horseman president of the Sydney sub branch of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association an injunction restraining the union from rating 1000 pounds to Brisbane Trades and Labor Council to aid Queensland strikers. Horseman said the state executive's decision to send the money was unauthorized by the union and contrary to law. The injunction remains until next Wednesday.
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Sydney
Equity Court
James K. Horseman
Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen’s Association
Brisbane
Motley throng at Ellendale Easter frolic parade
A large crowd watches an open air Easter frolic at Ellendale Playground featuring fancy dress entrants. Judges struggle to award prizes to costumes including a dainty Hiawatha, coslminer, and elaborately dressed bride. Winners include Mrs Watt Hyde Mounsey Brown and Miss Lyn Brown. Music by Lenartowies and Farley. Secretarial duties by H V Rich.
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Ellendale Playground
Dewsboy
Beau Brummels
Mesdames C. Wilson
T. McVey
J. Vass
Mesdames A. Watt
F. Hyde
Mounsey
Brown
Misses Lyn Brown
Pam Gardner
Ron Arboit
Terry Wall
Arnold’ Black
Peter Caddy
Les Bleck
Bruce McGregor
Oy Mr
Lenartowies
R. Farley
Mr. H. V. Rich
Wheat Receiving Charges Dismissed in Pirie Court
In Pirie Police Court on Wednesday Judge Richards dismissed two charges against Alfred Edward Hillier age 78 for receiving wheat between December and January knowing it was stolen. Hillier was represented by S Warren. The judge also dismissed two charges against Lawrence George Ellis who denied receiving wheat on those dates knowing it was stolen, represented by C R Hannan.
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D. L. Richards
Alfred Edward Hillier
Pirie
Hillier
S. Warren
Richards
Lawrence George Ellis
C. R. Hannan
Three Nurses Named Candidates in Pirie Popular Nurse Contest
JL announces three nurses S Barbey J Weir and B Philby as candidates for Pirie Hospital most popular nurse on April 5 in a state wide war memorial fundraiser. A ball is set for April 21 at the town hall to aid the Hirst Fund raising effort. After final selection Pirie will record total votes against the chosen nurse.
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S, Barbey
J. Weir
B. Philby
Pirie Hospital
Pirie
Port Pirie Football Association Tenders Call
Tenders are hereby called for the right to conduct the Port Pirie Football Association activities. Submissions must meet association requirements and be lodged by the stated deadline.
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Port Pirie Football Association
Publican's Booth Tender Notice at Memorial Oval
Publican's booth available at Memorial Oval every Saturday from May 1 through September 35 inclusive. Tenders close Saturday March 27 at 6 pm. Submit to Box 89 Port Pirie. Not the highest nor the lowest bid guaranteed. J. S. Hocking appears as sender.
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Memorial Oval
Box 89
Port. Pirie
J. S. Hocking
Truck Hit By Train In Kalgoorlie
Harold Walters 26 of Kalgoorlie escaped serious harm when a diesel truck he drove was struck by a train while returning to the CP mine after a shift. He suffered facial cuts, a chin wound needing stitches, and shock. Taken to hospital, his condition later reported satisfactory and discharged. Walters, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E Walters of Fowetown, previously served in the RAAF in the Pacific, with prior injuries including a hand and toe.
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Harold Walters
Kalgoorlie
Mr. Walters
E. Walters
Howestreet
Fowetown
Pirie
Walters
Western Australia
RAAF
Pacific
West
Williamses Return to Australia From America
Dr and Mrs G M Williams plan to reach Brisbane on April 4 aboard the Mongabarra with arrival in Pirie tbd. Rev D W Anhear finishes Central Methodist Mission on April 4 and departs for Prospect North. Rev R C Guthberlet to arrive from Broken Hill around April 14. Gladstone High School Parents and Friends Association elected M J Pyne president J Harms secretary treasurer Pleage and others as officers. A credit balance of £68 reported at the annual meeting. Pirie Hospital patients listed with several discharges and current surgical ward admissions.
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Mongabarra
Brisbane
Pirie
D. W. Anhear
Central Methodist Mission
Prospect North
R. C. Guthberlet
Broken Ill
Parents and ‘Friends’ Association
Gladstone High School
W. ‘Thomson
G.M. Black
L. J. Bishop
Fourth Street
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
F. Parker
Federation
G. Woalman
Hallam Street
J. Quinn
Semaphore
Martin
Solomontown
Sreen
Final day heads to Memorial Oval in district cricket
Week end sport notes the Pime District Cricket Association final will enter its third day at Memorial Oval with South chasing North's 478 first innings score. West Colts clash Waterside Workers at West Suburban Oval on Sunday with lineups listed for Ellendale Boys Club and Grenfell squads awaiting play tomorrow.
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Memorial Oval
South
Grewar
North
West Colts
Waterside Workers
West Suburban’ Oval
O'Brien
A. Telford
W. Robinson
Linea
Andess
G.’ Sumner
A, Sawyer
Simmonds
Ri Munn
R. Pavlich
the Summerton
R, Fitzgerald
J. Harris
J. Saler
L. Sheridan
Hubert
Kennedy
H. Thompson
Ellendale Boys’ Club
Ellendale
B. Veineh
W. Deed
Luton
J. Nottage
L. Wundtke
G. R. Worrall
G. Hudson
Dables
J. Kotaris
R. Milburn
M. Scott
W. Sayner
Cycling And Trotting Carnival At Memorial Oval
A cycling and trotting carnival at Memorial Oval is set for tomorrow night. The event includes several cycling events and three trotting races as part of the eyetingtraiing Series. The program aims to help patrons reach the oval and will be broadcast on Wayville.
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Memorial Oval
Wayville
Oval
Road Cycling Handicaps for Sunday Events
Handicaps listed for men and women in Sunday road cycling include 12 male riders with times from 45 seconds to 1.25, featuring J Appleby R Is K Whittaker L Cunningham E Rei and others, plus a women's field with TL James B London J Appleby M Bateson and several others with handicaps ranging from 5 to 45 seconds. Notable participants include L Seater B Seidel N Jarvis C Brine and R Shepherd in the men’s group, with EC and F Bairstow among the women’s invites.
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K Whittaker
L. Cunningham
E. Rei
L. Seater
B Seidel
N. Jarvis
C. Brine
R. Shepherd
Ri “Dugan
Goddard
C. Bauer
A. Shepherd
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J. Dormer
C. Hull
F. Wilson
M. Norton
B. Reichelt
C Norton
W. Bain
K. Remb
J and
L. Neston
P. Reichelt
W. Shepherd
W. Brooks
R. Reynolds
D. Berry
G. Williams
R. and
A. Whitehead
L.’ Hosking
G. “Diet Gman
Edwards
E. and
J. Whitehead
F. Bairstow
D. McVicar
H. Holt
TL. James
London
Denton
M. Bateson
Cavenett
B Thomas
T. Wendall
R. Sedinary
Warner
A. Atkinson
R. Appleby
RB. Hurst
H. Minnis
West
Window Treatments and Floor Coverings Showcase North
A local shop promotes an exquisite range of window coverings and fabrics. The selection includes brocades tapestries florals and silk nets in cotton linen and cotton linen blends with colored borders and embroidery. Prices range from 6 to 46.
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Jantzen
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