31 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1954
Page
1
A fragment from Kalgoorlie notes a pirate flag displayed near a store on Hannan Street before a fair dealer uncovered a bun jug display issue. Adelaide reads praise for South Australian police conduct during the Royal tour, voiced by Mr. CL. Davis, M.P. (mayor), at a City Council meeting highlighting outstanding courtesy.
The Railway Women’s Night Tennis Association schedule features four color teams: Green led by N Sharpe P Butler M Dallin M Collins. Gold with M Dyer F Evely L Brown L Veal. Blue including P Steicke G Davies B McGuinness G Sumner. Red headed by K Phelan R McDonald Py Finch and Curry.
From Day To Day lighting-up times the evening timing shows sunrise 6.28 and sunset 6.13 with tomorrow values 6.29 and 6.12. Temperatures list daily highs and lows for Monday and yesterday, together with barometer readings and capital city temperatures for Adelaide Perth Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Hobart. Forecast calls for fine weather with moderate north west to north winds and occasional fresh north to north west winds. Coastal winds from 130 degrees east contracting eastward with moderate westerlies elsewhere. Seismic activity slight.
Japanese health authorities condemn as radio active and harmful 70000 pounds of tuna from the Kole Mari near the Bikini atoll testing area. Reports say two Japanese boats may have entered the danger zone during hydrogen bomb tests, with crews aboard and limited details available. United Nations Assembly President Pandit advocates a ban on nuclear weapons as fears rise worldwide.
Ten men were aboard a B 36 aircraft when it crashed after takeoff from Fairchild Air Force base. The craft burst into flames, killing seven crew members and injuring others. Investigators began work at the scene, with authorities promising a full report.
The fortnights meeting of the City Council was attended by mayor CL MP and Aldermen L Howley M Con belly Williams Anderson du Vooed Cheesmint Dey Blucher Mestre Leahey Mudge deputy town clerk Blavey engineer surveyor Rutgers resident surveyor Brockelbani electrical engineer Turner inspector and other officials.
The stewards ordered the disqualification of H. Carslake for twelve months for dishonest, fraudulent, and corrupt practices in horse racing. Me KE. Melps saniey faced actions at Raider Court, with details indicating suspension and conditions tied to July 48d.
Mr K A Peterson of Petiera new tuner Bare West wracker bone under a Ruercap whet it fell heavily while working 4 tht votage ish the Suiekeys. Bo will be cuifined to tis ber tur seve ral lay.
From original owner with small mileage and extras including radio nylon seat covers chrome wheels dark green. £995 cash or £225 deposit. Also 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern Sedan in faultless condition with new tyres radio leather upholstery available 7 10 days £850 or terms. 1937 Oldsmobile 2 door sedan 6 seater with radio first class order £425 or terms. 1936 Buick Sports S Seater all new tyres good order £365 or terms.
One owner from new offers a 1951 Maple Leaf 4-5 tractor in excellent condition with a written guarantee. Special price £585 or terms. Also advertised are 1947-8 Oliver 80 and 1953 LA Case fully equipped with 600 hours, Nebraska Test rated, 3 months guarantee, all new tyres, minimal use.
A British veterinary expert surveys livestock losses and disease in Australia and the United Nations research network. He will confer with veterinary workers, collect data, and discuss antibiotics and vaccines as part of a global effort to curb animal infections.
Nathalie Nelly Worrall, second daughter of Mrs. A Worrall Port Pirie and the late Mr J Worrall, will wed Glen Barber, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S Barber of Verton, at Biscuit Park Methodist Church on Saturday April 3 at 1 am.
A collection of brief memorials for Hardi nother Charlotte Greig Frederick O Sullivan Michiel John O Sull ivan Kathliey Porter Porter Searlf Se arlf Se arlf with dates ranging 1931 1946 1952 1987 and messages of love from spouses children and siblings. The fragments honor departed relatives including spouses parents and a sister with dates and expressions of memory.
Gratitude expresses to Kevin Smith and numerous friends and cricket supporters for help around a recent accident. Mentions South Cricket Club appreciation and shared thanks to a wide circle of companions and helpers, with a personal acknowledgment to Mrs Smith and others.
The friends of Mrs Esther Joe Pope of 36 Harakon street Risdon Park are informed that her remains were laid to rest in the Fort Pirie Cemetery yesterday Tuesday. Funeral directors A Meschke & Son, Port Pirie, announce.
Fragmented classified item listing several properties and services. Mentions houses for sale with furniture and effects at Port Philip West, five joints wood stone bathroom features, Cumberland Arms Hotel at Waymouth Street Adelaide with modern tariffs and parking, and requests for land blocks near Risdon Park plus housing and help wanted notices.
A series of lost items including reading glasses in a brown leather case at Crystal Brook with reward offered by Bennett & Fisher Ltd. a Holden wheelie car return contact. a lost gulch cockited near Swift Street. a beloved pet named Helen or Trenna missing. scattered notices mention Federal Hotel and Ozone Theatre with rewards and contact details.
An old notice promotes Paddy's Market Unity Hall on Friday April 2 at 10 am offering clothing woolens coats jams and cakes in Port Pirie Mothers seek dry cleaning from Arnolds Dry Cleaners for same day service if dropped by 10 am ready by 5 pm. Nearby South Australian Cleaning Co also advertises urgent dry cleaning with prompt pickup.
A fragmented list of song titles and artists appears, naming Guy Mitchell, Benny Goodman, Paul Weston, Frankie Laine, Mitch Miller, Percy Faith, Frankie Yankovic, Nellie Lutcher, Morton Gould, Tony Bennett, Billy Star Light, and others. The text also contains an address and service ad for D. B. Neck Wading Sales and a note about soil and agriculture.
A. L. Trenwith of Kadina advertises a special mixture of sodium hydroxide calcium lime for reed assimilation. Available at 4 pounds ton ex works and 4 pounds 5 shillings on rail plus any packs. For further details use his phone Kadina 51.
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