Queensland strike to continue as ACTU officials admit failure
Brisbane reports that the Australian Council of Trade Unions failed to resolve the Queensland railway dispute. Delegation leaders Motors, P. J. Clarey, M L.C., and R King will fly south tomorrow after noting no proposal satisfied the central air manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Queensland
Motors
P. J. Clarey
M L.C
R King
Clarey
A.C.T.U
Nemenittoi
Big Coal Strike Averted Amid Conference Stalemate
NSW and Queensland miners held two hour talks with the central dispute committee. The committee reaffirmed resolve to continue the strike but no settlement was reached. Queensland miners voted to return to work, preventing a nationwide stoppage. NSW production topped 50,000 tons with only two northern mines idle, totaling a loss of 658 tons.
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Mc. Cares
Central Dispute Committee
Sydney
Sydnaey Central Council of Miners’ Federation
Queensland
Kew South Wales
Hughes Urges Forceful Tack Against Communists in Australia
Sydney Tuesday. Mr W M Hughes MLA told the Millions Club that to safeguard Labor, Australians and their way of life, governments must defeat Communists in the present industrial war in Queensland by force not by mild and genteel methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Queensland
Labor Party
W. M. Hughes
Millions Club
Hughes
Australis
Princess A Mother In October In Position Unfilled
At a town council meeting Monday night Alderman J H Leahey of the town store told Alderman H Davis that no applications had been received for the dog ranger position in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HS. Leahey
Ald
H. Davis
Dog Ranger
Britons Living Beyond Means Grave Possibilities
London report to the Trade Union Congress warns that every British family spends beyond its earnings by about one pound weekly. If January exchange rates and drain pressures persist, total reserves could be depleted within a year, risking Britain’s ability to buy and sell globally. The core issue is sustaining living standards as subsidies and dollar credits shrink.
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London
Spitain
Trade Union Congress
Utholl
Britain
Guilty murder verdict on ship Durban Castle case
James Camb, 30, ship's steward, found guilty of murdering Weiress Gay Gibson on the liner Durban Castle between South Africa and England. Sentenced to death at Winchester Assizes. An appeal will be lodged. Also, Pirie Local Board of Health reported no infectious disease cases in the prior fortnight with Dr G Viner Smith noting a clean bill of health.
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London
Pound
Weiress Gay Gibson
Durban Castle
South Africa
England
James Camb
Winchester Assizes
Pirie
Fierce Battle in Palestine Rages Near Jerusalem
British forces push more ranks and artillery into the Judean foothills west of Jerusalem as a four day struggle rages. Death toll surpasses 100 with Arab irregulars withdrawing after dawn as 1,000 attackers retreat into the hills seeking safety amid reinforcements.
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Jerusalem
Judean
Harlav
Aerial Radio Link Planned Between Pirie Police Station and HQ
Adelaide Pirie police plan two way radio link up with headquarters. Aerials will be erected at Pirie Police Station on Salomontown Road and equipment installed in the office. The local connection is not expected to be active for several months. Insp W J Derderfelg and technician Goss visited Pirie to confer with C L Merrett on installation details.
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Pirie
Salomontown Road
South Australia
W. J. Delderfelg
Goss
Pirle
Zaap
CL. G. J. Merrett
Incharge
Northern Police Division
All Day Shoot At Crystal Brook Trophy To Hannett
Crystal Brook Rifle Club hosted an all day shoot across 200 500 600 and 700 yard ranges. G Hannett won the off rifle aggregate with 132 scoring a trophy presented by Mr Coventry. Second prize went to A Norton with 31 points and P Gadd received a special prize as eight shots and two fighters were fired per range.
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G. Hannett
BR. Coventry
Crystal Brook Rifle Club
R. McNeil
A. Norton
P. Gadd
Fred
L. Mathews
BR Mathews
Saint
Babne
Dua
Weather Skies Expected Warm Trend Across Cities
Day to day forecast shows sunrise and sunset times plus temperatures for local capitals including Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart. Ahead expects fine to warm and hot with winds from southeast to northeast varying by coastal regions. ocean seas slight and winds light to moderate.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Trieste Move Perturbs Canberra and Cabinet
Commonwealth Government fears upset by British French and U S plan to return Trieste to Italy. Prime Minister Mr J B Chifley says no clear reasons were given for the move and will discuss it with Dr H V Evatt. Parliament to debate external affairs policy after recess. Government wary as it had approved the original peace terms.
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Canberra
United States
Trieste
Australan
J.B. Chitley
Chifley
H.V. Evatt
City Defeats Country at Bowls in Adelaide clash
At the opening of the annual country bowls carnival in South Park, the City defeated the Country 380 to 287. Scorers included Wort for the City and Davies Fawcett Tucker Bullmeyer for standout totals.
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Adelaide
South Park
Port Phierink
Davies
Fawcett
Tucker
Bullmeyer
Minor Derby Wins At Gawler In Bunyip Handicap
At Gawler on Tuesday the trotting program featured Minor Derby in the Bunyip Handicap with a mile rate of 2 14 and Violation’s Para Handicap victory in succession. Other results included Ford Handicap second division Bright Empress and Lady Floritius, Munro Para Handicap won by Violation, Waltham Handicap won by Brettawar, Ajax Stakes won by Machine Walla, Carlton Handicap by Radiant Mavieta, and Crystal Handicap by Phil's Choice with notable betting patterns.
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Gawler
Safpron
W. McGowan
Wall's Pet
Star Cell
S. J. Messenger
T. Butterworth
Don Louie
DERBY
F. Smith
Waraider
I, Webster
Winnie Wab
Iva Norval
Machine Walla
Commander
Findon Wrack
Carlton
Radiant Mavieta
F. Elmer
Fantastic
van Finden
Phil
K. Webster
Midweek Film Shows in Technicolor Bouts and Romances
The program features The Bandit of Sherwood Forest with Anita Louise and a Robin Hood lineage, plus Pardon My Past a mistaken identity romantic comedy with Marguerite Chapman Akim Tamiroff and William Demarest. A newsreel on cancer cures accompanies musical Sweethearts starring Nelson Eddy and Jeanette McDonald with Three Live Ghosts adding light relief.
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Austral
Sherwood Forest
Camel Wilde
Robin Hood
Anita Louise
Jill Desmond
Edgar Buchanan
Henry ‘Daniels
Fred MacMurrey
Mar-guerite Chapman
Akim Tamiroff
William Demarest
John Braund
Richard Arlen
Beryl Mercer
Cecilia Parker
Claude Allister
Charles Mc‘Naughton
Dudley Digges
Pirie X ray Survey Opens with Health Minister to Inaugurate
Pirie Board of Health announced the wide area X ray health survey opening by Health Minister A L McEwin at 11 am on an April date with examinations starting April 12. Residents within 25 miles of Pirie will be eligible. The survey, first outside the metropolitan area, will be conducted behind Pirie Hospital. Full details will appear in the Recorder. The aim is a 100 percent public response with cooperation from Trades and Labor Council, Chamber of Commerce, BHLAS, Sick and Accident Fund, and others. Medical figures at the opening include Dr A R Southwood and Dr J S Verco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Pirie Hospital
Trades and Labor Council
Chamber of Commerce
BHLAS
Sick and Accident Fund
A. R. Southwood
Central Board of Health
North Western Easter Tennis Tournament Opens Across Three Courts
Opening day play starts at 9 am on Pirie Risdon Park and Railway courts with a packed schedule of matches and handicaps set by EM Collins K Davey and F George. Players including Wade Ganley Condon Sayner Sandery Scott Paterson Cummins and many others compete across events throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Risdon Park
Messrs
EM. Collins
K. Davey
F- George
Wade and Ganley
V. M. Scott
McPhest
Keen
Willis
Nardelli
Paterson v. Paterson
Miss Cumming
Clarke—Warren
Y. Brakenridge
Button
Theologou
V. Christie
Holthouss
Harrisson
D- Miller
Obhel
Sayner
Gray
Miss Cummins
Warren
Sharpe
Wade
Paterson
Jose
Mrs. Simmons
Miss Sayner
Miss Fiddaman
Anlchurch
Mesdames Brown
Virgo
Baverstock—Halthouse
Pascoe—Ophel
Baw- Alen
V. Sayner
Wilson
Linn
Turner—Martin
Turner
Condon
Pine
Christie
Allchurch
Wallis
Harbors Board Officer To Advise On Beach Wall Repairs
A South Australian Harbors Board officer, E. H. Price, will visit Pirie to discuss repairing Solomontown Beach retaining wall. The board won't assume responsibility for damage from wall failure. that remains with the town council. The council granted no objection to Solomontown foreshore leases to Pirie Amateur Anglers and Spencer Gulf Fishermen’s Co operative. the latter was refused for now to reserve space for beautification. The council noted future policy will be shared with the board.
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Pirie Town
Solomontown
Pirie
Angle's’ Association
Spencer Gulf
Fishermen's Co-operative, Ltd
Feas
J. HS
Leahey Town Clarity
Pirie Leads Requests for Royal Visit Itinerary
Pirie's plea to join the Australian royal visit list was noted as the Premier's secretary Mr. M A F Pearce said provincial towns flooded with requests. Alderman L Davis said Adelaide taps were heavy and Pirie was the first provincial centre to seek inclusion.
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Pirie
Australi
Princess Margaret
M. A. F. Pearce
Ald
L. Davis
Middleton
Adelaide
Pearce
There will be no issue On Good Friday
A note from The Recorder states that there will be no issue published on Good Friday. The statement outlines a holiday observance affecting publication schedules and distribution.
Vic Simpson Appointed Temporary Coach for Proprietary FC
A hot afternoon drill at Proprietary Football Club saw Vic Simpson named temporary coach. Head trainer Dee Whelan and staff watched veterans and new recruits, with last year’s players including J Ulseth and D Cunningham. Newcomers Burnett and Bethune also participated as the club fielded a representative muster.
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Drill Hall
Proprietary Football Club
Vic Simpson
Dee Whelan
Simpson
J. Ulseth
D. Cunningham
D. E. Kershaw
Pirie Defeats Gladstone In Croquet Match
Pirie defeated Gladstone in croquet, three games totaling 96 points. Pair scores include Mesdames Ley and Nerlich 26, Harris and Lines 15, Williams and Pridie 26, Page and Eley 18, Brighton and Kretschmer 28, Lambell and Miller 17, Thompson and Whitaker 20, Reichelt and Yates 26.
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Pirie
Gladstone
Mesdames Ley
Nerlich
Mesdames Harris
Lines
Mesdames Williams
Pridie
Mesdames Page
Eley
Mesdames Brighton
Kretschmer
Mesdames Lambell
Miller
Mesdames Thompson
Whittsaker
Mesdames Reichelt
Yates
Broken Hill Accident Fund Reports Growth and Benefit Reforms
The Broken Hill Associated Smelters Accident Fund met at the town hall to review a year of growth, reporting a fund balance of £18,277 6/4 at year end and a net increase of £2,742 4/9. Benefits rose and days lost fell, with fewer members and a shorter average incapacity. Trustees recommended extending the first week of incapacity pay, raising the maximum benefit period, and increasing total special grants to £800, effective December 8. The report lists several deaths among employees during the war and notes adjustments to rules and expenditure for 700 pounds in adjustments.
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Matis
Lckness
RSBC
Beneft
Roc’ Dennis CL Brook
Arbol PW
Fitzgerald
J. Kern
AAD
Beuiien
Mondl P. Weileh
Rt. Thompson
W. Williams
RL. Cumow
Local Court Staff On Holiday Cover And City Council Meeting
During Mr W A Bollmeyers absence on holiday Mr W L Tucker relieving clerk is in charge. Mr J H S Leahey granted annual leave from Tuesday. In his absence Mr H Lofles will be in charge of the corporation office. Mr R Harriss transferred to metropolitan post received a silver coffee pot at a Pirie Courthouse farewell. Kinwoonga Easter sport and Woomera rocket Yafne visit noted. Town Council meeting attended by mayor Middleton and councillors. Hospital cases include railway fireman P J Wade and crew member B S Condrit. Mrs R Knuckey staying at Prospect, plans to return April 2. Ronnie Clayton Britain Jost wins European featherweight title by beating Ray Pomechon.
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W. A. Bollmeyer
Pirie
W.L. ‘Tucker
J. H
Leahey
Lown
Twesday
H. Lofles
Corporation
R. Harriss
Eterkt
Fie Metropolitan Tea
Wy Giles
W. A. Bollmeyer Tolerk
Tcl Court
Innes
W. V. Virgo
Hulster
F Shillabeer
W Ridland
Russell
Mar
Kinwoonga
Woomera
Allphre Town Council
MM. B. Middleton
Ald CL. Davis
L. H. Davis
C. Howley
A. A. E. Whelan
C. A. Degenhardt
G_ vey
J. W.P. Oates
P. J. Wade
Solomontown
Marning
Piri Hospital
B.S. Condrit
R. Knuckey
Solomontonn
Semaphore Convalescent Hospital
Early milk delivery controversy stirs local board actions
Local health board examines milk delivery practices after complaints of premature delivery. A letter outlines vendor responsibilities, with Adelaide samples cited. Officials seek wholesaler samples and warranty assurances, aiming to standardize bottling quality and assign vendor accountability.
Brandished Chair In Cafe Leads to Fine Disorder Charge
Seaman Roddy of the tanker Naninta brandished a chair and tried to bar a waitress from leaving a cafe. He backed behind the counter and caused a disturbance. The case, heard at the local police court, resulted in a 74 shilling fine for disorderly behavior and related costs.
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R Ford Jy
Monglay
Roddy
Linishtd
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N.S.W
Mr. Hughes
Reds
Italy
Moscow
Palestine
Adelaide-Pirie Police Radio
Crystal Brook
Hoopers
Ee Souret
Port Pirie
Australia
Eams
Billy Guyatt
New South Wales League of Wheelmen
Guyatt
Victoria
Bundaberg
City
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Hammill Gonder
Evans—Pine
Nardell—Paterson
Mrs. Palmer
Brown
Miss Rushton
Jay VE
Miss O'Conner
Ser
Mr Pheat
Evans
H. Simmons
Miss Lang
All Shareh
Miss Leaker
Miss Ubrinich
Lay Jeffery
Jeffery
Jeffery, 152/6 v. Madiesy
Misa O'Connor
Ree
Rushton
Ward
Simmons
Aiam
Akola
V. Withers
Davis
Caragianis
V. Good
Pascoe—Ophelvy
Wilson —Wilson
Ward—Byass
Mesdames Willis—Evely
Mesdams Mackey—Bayly
Palmer
Mrs. Hammill
Mise P. Giles
B. Condon
V. Linn
Gooley
V . Condon
V. Wilson
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Hoffmann
House OF Hairdressers
Ellen Street
Master OF the
En, Ellis
Ronnie Clayton
Jost
Ray Pomechon
France
Nottingham
Tate
Pirie Metropolitan Coat Board
Heal
Wea
Ametay Nt
Una
EL Davis
Fonter Wit
Loca Bers
Ey EB
G. Vier
Seaman
St. John
Arib-Oi
Linou
Set
G. Filszersin
Pus C. Miranis
Ron Noyds
CH. Nayda
W. Brown
Forse Nttee Pas
Bruce Smalley, Ltd
Malvern Star
Brice
Hountey Freight Exten
Walvern
Stas
Bruce Small Pty., Ltd
Alexander Street
Florence Street
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