04 May 1949
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 04, 1949
Page
1
Foreign ministers of ten European countries will meet at St James Palace to lay the foundations for Europe's first Parliament in the Council of Europe framework during a conference held today.
Sydney Tuesday reports that V L Fines chairman and J Abraham were barred from racing venues after an AIC inquiry found improper practices under rule 210. The VRC and Western Australia officials upheld the decision, preventing their presence on any registered racecourse in Australia or reciprocal countries. The Newcastle Sun had alleged attempts to influence a starting price at Solvay prior to Newcastle win.
A scrambled early 20th century style report notes the prime minister returning from London faces calls for a formal statement on a tour. The piece hints at political strain and possible shifts as ministers weigh positions and public reaction.
Fragmented report notes an assault near a Con Huis site ten miles west of Tang ey. The attack triggers a warning from British and American nationals and reveals widespread distrust of foreigners amid nationalist tensions.
In Canberra on Tuesday Mr Fadden urged the federal government to end petrol rationing. He claimed an East supplier offered the needed quantity and payment terms for petrol and tankage in sterling, nonconvertible in current dealings.
In Manila on Tuesday British charge d affaires Molin Herbert Dickinson Bri tish official leapt to his death amid unclear legal matters. Police noted three cut textiles found near his clothing.
The Federal Advisory Committee in Melbourne today projected Australia’s export trade for 1148-9 will top the previous year by £72 million, reaching £478 million in total. Dollar earnings are expected to surpass last year by $27 million.
A rift developed in the executives of the Miners Federation with M G W Grant denying evading responsibility over a decision linked to the McPhillips issue. The move left most New South Wales and Queensland mines idle on April 11 as charges were leveled by I Williams, Mir Grant, and W Parkinson.
In Pirie Court of Summary Jurisdiction a Greek man and his wife faced charges from March 1 in Revell street Pirie West. Exhibits included a damaged bicycle two timber pieces and stones. Wilkin testified of a stick thrown and missiles hurled as the couple allegedly assaulted him and entered his yard. The hearing was adjourned with pleas of not guilty and further proceedings scheduled for Pixie Local Court.
Pirie Local Board of Health adopted a resolution backing a two member health board and two producer representatives to form a new committee for the milk supply dispute. Dr G Viner Smith urged a unanimous plan to include Pirie in Metropolitan Milk Board provisions, opposing the Minister of Agriculture’s reluctance to extend terms amid producer protests. The board rejected the idea of the current committee as insufficient and passed a motion of confidence in the proposed team to resolve the impasse.
Mr Frank Thornton general secretary of the Y M C A appeals for billets for a 23 year old leader and seven boys aged 12 to 17. If billets are unavailable the UMLCA bi yearly contest between Adelaide and Pirie next week must be labeled. Residents able to accommodate city boys from Friday May 13 to Monday May 16 should contact Mr Thornton by telephone Pirie 272.
Mr W J Thomas in temporary relief at Pirie branch during Mr R Naulty's holiday. Attendees included mayor Middleton and Aldermen Davis Howley Whelan. doctors Williams Anderson Dey Degenhardt Blucher. officers Loftes Mudge r Rutgers Rieschick Cooper. Hospital update: Mr J W P Oates improved after admission to Pirie Hospital. visitors allowed.
Rain Mars Trotting saw favorites fail as Miray edged Rain Mars to win the Needham Handicap over 22 furlongs at Kadina yesterday. Red Magic took the main event, with M Lane steering Riverside land Royal Rodney into minor placings as the nine-event card unfolded amid ruinous betting and just one strong favorite prevailing.
Pirie police to crack down on glaring headlights after a testing campaign in Moppett Road. In two test nights 124 vehicles were checked with 5 percent low beam glare and 41 percent rear lights failing to show plate visibility at 40 feet. Local RAA representative Middleton urged owners to have lights checked, noting some cars had faulty lighting despite new purchase.
Day to day temperatures include Melbourne sixty four point eight, Sydney twelve, Perth seventy two, Brisbane seventy three, Hobart fifty nine. Scattered light showers expected with south to south east winds. Ocean conditions indicate slight to moderate seas in the region.
Indonesians are urged by the Netherlands Information Bureau to send children to school. With 10 million school age youths, 225000 teachers are needed. This year 9000 new teachers are being trained and from next year 22500 will join each year. Literacy now 42 percent in Indonesia, 95 percent in Australia, 12 percent in India. Before the war about 50 percent of Indonesian school age children were educated.
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