30 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1951
Page
1
Towns report shortages as Easter crowds flood rural areas. Shoppers in Auburn and Tarlee face bread and meat gaps while locals improvise with stale buns and improvised fare. In Port Augusta plans, South Adelaide Club seeks hospitality for visiting players. A railway built clubroom is approved for Midlands tennis group.
An afternoon quake struck Whakatane on the Bay of Plenty coast in New Zealand. The tremor caused shaking in the town with reports noting little to no damage and no injuries. Local authorities assess aftershocks and safety as residents survey affected areas.
Mrs. John Burton, wife of the Commissioner to Ceylon, said her husband left Sunday and had talks in Colombo with Australian High Commission officials about a telegram to Mr Spender seeking leave with pay to a higher seat. She added the telegram delay was likely due to offices closing for Easter holidays.
Sydney report says Mr Spender, foreign affairs minister and ambassador to Washington design, denied claims he conspired to depose Prime Minister Menzies while in England. Ashley alleged links with opposition as Spender defended Walsh and local supporters in Solomontown street briefing.
Allied and South Korean forces push east of Seoul as Peking rejects MacArthur peace talks. Troops reach about eight miles from the 38th parallel. fighting across ridges in the Sichwan range and along western corridors. Weather and rainy season slow progress while UN forces confront stubborn enemy resistance.
An early accident on Warnertown Road near Pirie left a motor cyclist badly injured and the vehicle severely damaged. The rider was hit by a car driven by William Jameson of Balmue Road Pirie. Enquiries are being conducted by Constable Moran.
At the ummiss meeting of Bilas Shiftworkers' All-Sports Association key officers were elected for the coming year. F A Green is patron J Murrie is president J McKay is chairman J Loizeau is vice chairman J Grieve is secretary W Trigg is treasurer Aggie J Loizeau is trustee J McLéais is assistant secretary two representatives from each bit executive committee. The executive will meet this evening for the first time.
At the Pirie Football Association annual meeting the opening match is Port versus Proprietary on April 28. Delegates elected Mr G O Wundke for a third term as chairman and discussed rising costs, gate charges, and umpire fees. The season runs from April 28 with a minor series of five rounds and multiple venue and program decisions.
The candidate pledges to end Senate deadlock by altering party dynamics and pushing House-passed legislation. He seeks a path to overcome division, urging restraint on reforms and proposing mechanisms to shift balance toward bipartisan cooperation.
Rev G Cook formerly of Clare was inducted to Central Baptist Church on Wednesday night succeeding Rev A Gowans who moves to Norton’s Summit. The service featured charges by Rev Bennell and Rev Heard with a welcome social for the Cook family and farewell for Gowans. Acknowledgments and gifts were presented by the church, Pirie Baptist, and the Tennis Club.
A farewell gathering for Mrs. V. Sargent was held in Crystal Brook with gifts and floral decorations. The event featured Mrs. C. Davidson as chair and noted support from Crystal Brook District Hospital Guild, institute committee, Methodist guild, and several local organizations.
This evening, 648 Guwisey 6.27 sets 6.14. Tomorrow 643 (628 6.19) Sunday 842 (629 8.12). City temperatures: Wednesday max 79 min 60 yesterday 78 53. Adelaide 71 Melbourne 71 Sydney 71 Perth Brisbane 79 Hobart 62. Barometer yesterday 30.30 and 30.151. Fine mild day ahead with warm interiors. West to set winds, south to east in interiors and western districts. Ocean winds light variable with seas, then light to moderate northeast to east in Bight waters. Moon phases: last quarter tonight, new moon April 6, first quarter April 14, full moon April 22.
The first anniversary of Saverys Ltd reestablishment is marked with plans for expansion and continued community support. Director Mr W F Lary notes ongoing efforts in development, property purchases, and investment in local services despite wartime and postwar shortages.
Major H C Cake announces a cheque for £2018 5s 10d drawn and sent to the Public Trustee to be held for Raymond Clarke’s future. The sum includes voluntary subscriptions via the town hall and receipts from events such as the H Rogers ball and Gardener appeal, with a financial statement signed by trustees.
A trawler named Lath Whieli reportedly reached Perr Mfovnel at Port Moresby this morning amid incomplete details and unclear navigation. Police and harbor officials wait for a full report on the vessel's status and crew.
A report details a 24 day Tasman Sea voyage aboard a yacht. The narrative lists crew or passenger names and sketches the voyage route from a port to a destination, noting weather and maritime challenges encountered during the journey.
Race selections listed for Moonee Valley meeting with horse names and handicaps. Mentions Berwick Hine Wicup and multiple horses across divisions including Chairmans Handicap and Mein Handicap. Contains numerous garbled names and likely OCR errors.
Prestige 15 denier sheer Cocktail nylons come in side car color with sizes 8 to 10 inches and packs of 21 pairs. Illusion nylons in plastic containers, 9 and 9.5 inch, 17/6 per pair. Joyous nylons showcase new accent heel in multiple shades. Hilton Elation nylons in ambergleam and platinum haze, 8 to 10 inches. Boycle gloves in multiple colors and all sizes. Fabric gloves in new shades and all sizes. Prices range from 8 shillings 3 pence to 12 shillings 6 pence per pair.
Floral Arte rugs in blues and autumn tones from 62/6. Printed linoleum and Congolemums in various designs. Feltex in all colors. Centre nets in silks and cottons now available in stock with measurement service from 5/6 to 8/6 yd.
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