Amere Day appeal raises funds for Sailors and Soldiers Distress Fund
James Stephens notes that women are wiser and announces the annual Amere Day appeal total of 112 pounds 15 shillings 8 pence, an increase of about 230 over last year. Street collections and Anzac Day sales support Sailors and Soldiers Distress Fund as Mesdames and other volunteers helped run the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M O'Neill
Pirie
Servicemen’s League
Anzac Dey Salen
Sailors and Soldiers’ Distress Fund
Mul
Mul-Branch Was Assisted By Mesdames A. Ball
A. J. Butcher
J. S. G. Chambers
R. Forgan
J. G. Geddes
M. E. Goode
C. R Hannan
T. 5. Johnson
H. Mayfield
JH Mosier
W.M. O'Neill
LN. Rowe
AE. M. Sly
A. E. Treleaven J Vass
G. Viner Smith
WT. B. Winter
Weather and events mix in Adelaide region report
Local notes describe a polio epidemic affecting plans for a Tomar show with dates May 15 and 16. Temperature readings across cities such as Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth and Brisbane are listed, along with barometer and rainfall figures. A hospital patient, JC Johansen of Pirie Street Golomontown, is noted at Royal Adelaide Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomar
Leurt
Cancella
Sass
Davis Ervanser
Capital City
Cogan
MacArthur hints at banning Japanese Communist Party
General Douglas MacArthur, on the third anniversary of Japan’s Constitution in Tokyo, suggested Japan’s Communist Party could be banned as an “avowed satellite” of an alien power. Reports from Colombo note a UN Government party committee urging purge of Communists from civil service and schools. Federal Parliament debates justice legislation in staged steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Communist Party
Tokio
Gen. MacArthur
Japan
VW Nest
Tapaoess
Colombo
United National (Government) Party
Ceylon
Anti-Glare Drive Protests Prompt Car Light Tests
In a recorded response to an anti glare campaign protesters, a drive to test vehicle headlights is underway. After the opening session, 116 vehicles were processed, about 38 percent failing to meet standards, and many owners were advised to have lights adjusted promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aharine Hyaulfight
Middleton
Royal Automobile Associathon
J Aly Oy
Sydney
Twesdas
Igeregate
Meils
Inuuinati
Mit
Communist Party
Allicaj Peel
Artiow
Allan Ahiskepis
Australian Labor decision on attitude to bill
The article reports on a Labor Party decision in Australia regarding support or stance on a bill. It notes party positions, potential voting directions, and mentions key figures and the government context shaping the outcome. The piece emphasizes the political process and possible implications for the government margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Move For NSW Support Of Bill Defeated
Move For NSW reports the defeat of a bill supporting the party's aims. Details are unclear due to fragmented text. No clear dates or named officials are readable. Further context is required to identify the bill, location, and parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
Bill
Guided Missiles Ready For U S Fleet
The United States Navy aims to deploy advanced guided missiles for the fleet. Admiral Sherman, chief of naval operations, told the House Armed Services Committee that an atomic powered art could be completed in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
United States Navy
Fleel
Adm
Shermans
Naval Operations
House
New Running Track For YMCA
A 50 year lease has been granted of park rear land for a YMCA running track. The project includes a 180 yard straight and a surfaced surface to be completed with proper boundaries. Area details show the grant covers 448 feet 6 inches on Gertrude Street and 214 feet 6 inches to David Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigwy
Uss Saver
Hiltter
YMCA
Gertrude
Singuans
Frank Thornton Oseerr
Gertrude Street
David Street
E. J. Francis
Themist
Ellen Street
All clear given to motorists after Monday checks
A pleasing feature last night was the all clear given a number of motorists who had attended on Monday, had faults pointed out to them, and rectified the troubles within 24 hours. Comparative figures show cali vali wiliily wall concliude tuighty ve Hirr wight Vehicles dated. 16 (5) Wet year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cali Vali Wiliily
Fanli
Fant
Napperby Woman Fined Over Straying Cattle on Road
Mabel Alice Burford faced a March 6 charge for allowing cattle to stray on the road near Napperby. Six cows were reported on the road for days. she did not appear. Fined 23 shillings plus court, counsel, and witness fees totaling 6 shillings 2 pence, with 14 days imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Court of Summary
D. Sb. Richards
Mabel Alice Burford
Napperby
Pirie Melle Connell
M. P.o'callaghan
Alnut Davidson Mathews
Defehidant
Dr Malan Resents British Insults In Speech
CAPE TOWN Tuesday An oration by Dr Malan condemned British insults to South Africa and warned against racial policy retalia tion. A youth friend noted the keen opposition to white domination and outlined grievances over international remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape ‘Town
Mila
Frien Prentiey
Africa
IP Bisun
South Africa
Varieties Score Again in Evening of Entertaining Acts
The Varieties show packed the hall for an eight to eleven thirty-five night of nonstop entertainment. Special scenes like Fruity Melodrama and Legionaires on Leave drew wide applause. superb scenery and costumes boosted humor in Joining the Harem. Star turns by Bray Madigan Patrick McMahon Munn and Patrick and Willson Widger drew praise. the Miserere scene from Il Trovatore wowed. Kirley Patrick and Goldie Travers delivered standout performances with strong dancing and comedy. The show marks a promising start to a record 1950 season with something for every taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bray
Harry Madigan
Shirley Patrick
Mary McMahon
Allen Munn
Miss Patrick
Murgatroyd Murdock
Legionaires
Paris
Les Willson
Joyce Widger
Maureen McDonald
Bert Wiskey
Bob Fenton
Shirley Pawick
Jas Willson
Mary Meyert
Fred Foeden
Janet
Denise Bomner
Coralie Fletcher
Tele Gay
Thornton
Duck Garson
al Jolson
Australis
Hver
Dowling tribute to Lue by Bil remembered
A brief local tribute note dated 1 May 1941 honors Lue Dowling, remembered by Bil for a life filled with service and friendship. The message reflects a small community memory preserved in a late OCR fragment.
Sunday Afternoon Disorder In Alexander Street
Pirie Town Council debated the conduct of youths on Sunday afternoons in Alexander Street. Alderman Davis cited ratepayer complaints about shop doorway drinking and litter. The council voted to seek the solicitor’s opinion on legal power to regulate street behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Alexander Street
Aldu HL Davis
Ald. Davis
Dr. Dey
Pirie's New Road Programme Discussed by Town Council
At the latest Pirie Town Council meeting Alderman Davis moved that the council acting as the general purposes committee meet tomorrow week on May 11 to discuss details of the proposed loan road works programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Town
Ald. Davis
Raider Rosie Wins at Gawler Trotting Club Meet
Raiders Rosie driven by D Main wins the Millin Han ic principal event at Gawler Trotting Club amid a crowded program. Tycoon takes the 125 Yeni Handicap, Burn Roy claims the Hambletonian Cup despite a strong favorite out of the prize, with detailedPlacings and times for the day’s races at Gawler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
D. Main
Rosie
Gawler Trotting Club
Tycoon
Chance Burn Roy
Stret
Lawah UL
Tultevan
Shinn
Andy's
Adjme
Timi
Beiling
Catherine Axworthy
F. Shinn
Doral's Way
Uni
Para Roy
Ir. Fryar
Bingen Redmont
Fyte
Daintiness
W. Bowyer
Pedro
Ivte
Verran Rose
J. Fuller
Brings
Werhawk
Raider Rosie, Sr
D. Mann
Findon Wrack
Lal Design
Linfvte
Romarca
K. Webster
Nevander
Gay McElwyn
Yes
Matting
Ite
Midweek Shows DZONE: El Paso and Esther Waters Scene
The text previews midweek shows including El Paso and Esther Waters. It mentions a beamish woe affecting a harsh killer in Texas, with John Payne and Gail Russell in lead roles. It notes a kitchenmaid plot point and a footman-sire dynamic, hinting at dramatic ingredients and casting questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
EL Paso
John Payne
Gail Russell
Hisye
Fauthleen Gay
Dirk Bogaitle
The Pearl Woman's Vengeance in AUSTRAL
A fragmented glimpse of AUSTRAL reviews and plotting notes for The Pearl Woman's Vengeance and related works. Mentions Pedro Armondaria and Maria Elena Marques with Aldous Huxley s A Woman's Vengeance and stars Charles Boyer Ann Blyth Jessica Tandy and Cedric Hardwicke in supporting roles.
Rising Fire Brigade Costs Warn South Australia Councils
Pirie Town Council heard from Mr. A. T. Parkinson on a looming rise in fire brigade maintenance costs across the state. A shorter working week could require more staff, with estimated total costs borne by councils at about £40,000. Parkinson urged government assistance and urged districts to press for support while noting Victoria’s 40 hour shift affected privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
LS. Devin
Mr Davie
Pirie ‘Town
A. T. Parkinson
South Australian Fire Brigades Board
Parkinson
Moonta
Cal Cil
Adelaide
Victoria
Parkins
Pirie Shipping News Update From Adelaide Coast
Port notices indicate Pioneer Tide and Colac loading lead and concentrates for Risdon and the United Kingdom. Vessels in port include Colac at Smelters Wharf with concentrates and Dredge No 9 at Federal Wharf, with several ships due to load for overseas and domestic trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutiwals
Moonta
Port Adelaide
Merc Vhandise
Adelaide Steamship Company
Pioneer Tide
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Colac
Risdon
Howard, Smith A
Spencer Gulf
Dieppe
Fort Adelaide
United Kingdom
Elder
Smith & Co, Ltd
Federal Wharf
Obra
Sydney
Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd
Ottawa Valley
Aeon
Port Kembla
Howard Smith Ltd
Armadale
Elder, Smith & Co., Ltd
Hope Peak
Elder, Smith & Co, Ltd
Connally warns United States may abandon Korea
Senate Foreign Relations chair Tom Connally says the U S may have to abandon South Korea if Russia acts, arguing Korea is not essential to U S defence strategy. Also notes pressure from upcoming basketball and local sports fixtures and a police forfeiture at a Co op store amid YMCA events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tom Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
South Korea
Russia
Korea
Wort i
YMCA
V. Fire Brigade
Solomontown
Yolga
More Donations for Leatholme Old Folk Home
Urgent appeal to raise 500 pounds to meet a 1000 pound instalment due May 21, 2118 has received gifts totaling 721 pounds from The Den Club. Remaining balance 201 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence. Donors listed include Rev Fr Guthberlet, Dr W Power, Old Scholars, Miss Duffy, Country Women’s Association, Dr G Viner Smith, Milk Vendors Association, Pioneers Association, Mr K Staker, Rodney and Malcolm Diethoff, R Bond, and anonymous benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Guthberlet
Pirie Railway Staff Changes At Local Station
Mr J J Leahey of the town clerk’s department is named returning officer for the upcoming municipal election. P M Snell of Tailem Bend South Australian Railways will arrive tomorrow as stationmaster here. W R Fullerton will remain acting stationmaster until Snell returns from leave around late May. Pirie Young Men’s Christian Association Women’s Auxiliary elects officers with Mesdames Byers Wilkins Hawke and Grewar named to key roles and Maxwell Coupe Walters as committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J
Leahey
Tailem
South Australian Railways
Pirie
P. M_Snell
R. Fullerton
A. G. Melhemney
Port Adeaide
Snell
Annnual
Women's Auxiliary
Pirie Young Men's Christian Association
Mesdames
W. G.byers
CM. Wilkins
L. Hawke
G. Grewar
A. Willis
T. Coupe
A. Walters
Maxwell
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James Stephens
Down Council
C. L. Davis
Davis
Australia
Pankerhal Luceday
Partiagionnirs
Paul Hines
New South Wales Ities
U.S. Fleet
Dr. Malan
Britiah
Town Hall
Ligne
Hoopers
Genoa
Furnishers
Port Pirie
Hooper
Pirie's
Raider Rosie
Gawler
DZONE
Esther Waters
Austral
Aval
Pirie Shipping News
Pirie Town Hall
Tom Madigan
Tire
Woolworths
L. H. Davis
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