03 May 1946
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1946
Page
1
Pirie Smeltermen put forward a new bonus proposal to the company proposing abolition of limit with a reduced payment rate once earnings exceed £2. Directors suggested a higher starting point. The plan was rejected.
Negotiations between Pirie unionists and Broken Hill Associated Smelters over revising the lead bonus system have progressed to a counter proposal. Unions push abolition of the £2 starting point and seek a fairer scale linked to lead price, while the company hints it will discuss revision if the starting point rises. Directors’ replies and mass meetings are planned as talks continue.
Fragmentary report notes criticism of travel arrangements for journalists accompanying Lord Louis Mountbatten and Lady Mountbatten to Australia. Minister A A Calwell defended official transport, citing prior discussions and New Zealand courtesy as context for arranging visiting press access and movements.
Acting Prime Minister announces cabinet decision to increase loan access for former servicemen to 230 to support additional businesses and professions. Existing program for 2500 loans in allied industries continues, with expansion anticipated.
Elizabeth Arden cosmetics magnate suffers catastrophic loss as a blaze at Swett Ariston Parke stables claims many horses. Fire destroys the property valued around 1000 dollars, with horses killed in the inferno.
Minister of the Army Fi M Borde stated there has been no abandonment of the points system in army releases. He noted male release polls stood at 130 and would fall with further reductions. Any man with more than 130 points would be discharged immediately, while those with enough points to qualify would be released.
Strong football plans emerge as MHL Fauthall season in Pieie opens tomorrow at Mental Oval. Teams from Solomontown and Port Pirie contend for top slots with selections for B and A grades noted. Propriety players must report by 1.43 pm for oval duties. J. Holst leads a wide list of players for Solomontown and Canulor squads as the Pire Junior Football Association approves May 21 opener.
Pioneers and Explore Day marked at Pirie Infant School on Monday with spelling lessons and a pupil produced play about early settlers life. Miss McGuire wrote the piece performed by Grade II children in period costumes as mothers looked on.
Federal decision to boost drought aid prompts Grey MP B H D Russell to urge Wandearah and Hundred of Pirie farmers to press State authorities for relief inclusion. He says Commonwealth will subsidise drought payments and seeks direct action from Minister Scully to favor Wandearah growers, noting Cabinet progress on irrigation and reform plans.
Bam qavereury of Nut shiby Market Gardeners Association said he received a letter from ALB Bresine member for Northern District in the Legislative Council noting an extension of time for drought relief applications from Pirie district. Blestie added that formers entitled to assistance should not delay and should submit application forms to the Primary Producers Assistance Department at the State Bank Adelaide. Forms should be filled in and returned immediately.
Edward Galyn hou Chacko of the Guardsman was awarded the Victoria Cross for valor beyond all praise. He manned a tank under heavy fire near Wis attacked Panzer Grenadiers, halted a German company, and kept firing until his arm was shattered. He died after capture.
A Mundred, Pirie farmer Mr Welch sustained a broken jaw and injuries to chest and legs when a tractor engine started unexpectedly and dragged him. He was freed after his clothes were caught, walked a mile home, then was taken to Sister Pope's Hospital by Dr Tasale sab Hapumu. He remained comfortable last night.
A large Pirie crowd greeted Cardinal Gilroy on arrival from Broken Hill en route to Perth. The procession through Gerpie Street drew about 3000 people including 400 school children. Cardinal Gilroy urged renewed Catholic teaching and blessings for the children.
The ceremony marked the elevation of Cardinal Gilroy to a higher post as he moved from Port Augusta to Sydney. The event featured a grand procession, clergy, and display of ecclesiastical pageantry. Speakers praised his long service and the honor of his appointment.
Canberra reports that AL Ay Calwell, minister of liberation, attacked the British Ministry of Information and the Herald for aiding two Englishmen to obtain priority passages to Australia for appointments. The men are Derek Prentice and Alan Bell, the latter accompanied by his wife. Calwell called it highly improper and said Bell should not have been placed before 6,000 in a priority class.
Vienna reports a general strike in Nerth Tyroly and Mere as clashes erupt between Tyrolians and Italian forces. Austria rejects incorporation of South Tyrol, sparking disturbances and a tense civil atmosphere across the region.
Renay II meeting in Pine hall discussed preliminaries for Victory Day events next month. Mr W H Throwd gol outlined forming committees with experienced organizers, aiming for a public meeting next week and a secretary from Fathers Association members only.
The column presents a forecast for milder conditions with variable winds from the south west, extending to western districts, and lists regional temperature readings for Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Hobart along with sunrise and sunset times. The entry also notes tonight's low around 62 and tomorrow's around 61 with approximate sun angles.
Dr. M. M. B. Middleton announces nomination as Liberal and Country League candidate for Pirie mayor, opposing Ald. C. L. Davis of the Labor party. A special council meeting confirmed resignations and Middleton’s long service record, highlighting his maritime and business ties and public roles in Pirie.
Former Australian attorney-general W. J. Denny died suddenly at his Osmond Norwood residence tonight from a heart attack. The retired city official had recently left office.
A garbled race card lists Beverley races with names like Duke of Aven Lary Doluroy Macgrogar and Beyond stakes while noting handicaps and hurdles. The text includes references to Ellenere Handicap and Far more betting terms, plus an obituary note for former Davis Cup player William Johnston who died of a heart attack in San Francisco.
Opening match of the premiership programme scheduled for tomorrow at 2 30 features North High School. Read list of players including Laudercock Hart Stevens Gray Young Murdoch Sites McDonald Header Vig Sehout O’Brien Keach Moody Moody Dha Mezzina Mortess Arnold Warner Impett with references to team and venues.
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