05 May 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1952
Page
1
A fragmented note cites Harlan Miller and a Pine area event about rights to gestre in road safety. It mentions a 7 o'clock test night with police cooperation and vehicle checks along The Terrate and Third Ket tie Fourth size.
A NSW tragedy ends in a country Sydney home where a man his wife and their teenage son were shot dead. Visitors discovered the bodies at 11:35 pm as investigators began tracing the sequence of events and potential motives.
Personal notes report Mr C Railabell MUELHL departed that evening by train toward Gadberra for the setting of the Federal Move tomorrow. Mr WM Ratswell, organiser of the Department of Public Mesith's Fray survey, paid a visit to Pirlo to make arrangements. The survey opening is slated for Thursday with spectators at the opening football match including Mr Lloyd Hopkins of Adelaide, a former Solomortown player from 30 years back.
Report of second replay in the IW semi final at Kingston Park. Competitors Morris and Taylor led early but the match was tied after two rounds, with a second replay planned. Also notes on other grade divisions and a mention of two patients in Pirle Hospital’s children’s ward.
In New York a UN plan aims for an overall solution to the Korean War despite firm Communist resistance. Delegations held a 13 minute Panmunjom meeting and agreed to reconvene tomorrow after a series of plenary sessions. Aerial and ground fighting continued nearby as UN artillery attacked an enemy liner.
Fort Pirie Rifle Club claimed the annual country teams championship at Dean Rifle Range, winning by a wide margin for the third time. Individual scores featured top marks from Cooke, Richards, and Mescle, with teams including Salisbury, Crystal Brook, Gawler, and Murray Bridge placing in the event.
The clubhouse event on Saturday evening honored skippers from the 1981-32 season. Alphy J. Caterpoul announced trophies for top boats and individuals, with awards including the Miller shield, Cock of the Wall, and various handicaps, noting Joe Lear as winner of the Vike-Comme done trophy and BR McKay for the LD Hatly Trophy.
The Pirie branch of the Country Women's Association marked sixteen years with a birthday celebration at Woodward Park in May. About 42 women formed the branch 16 years ago, and the event featured choral music, trophies, and a welcome by the mayoress. Notable attendees included Mrs. Dajell and Mrs. Zerbe, with gifts arriving from England's Childwick Green Women's Institute. The gathering honored long-serving members and included prize presentations and a predominantly female program of songs and solos.
Hussars commend Centurion factory work at Leed after visits by men from Sir Bing’s Rays and withchor. Officers praise the production job and note four Hussars attend drills and tests.
An official health initiative introduces a new compulsory X ray survey for residents aged 14 to 65 in Port Perle’s assembly district. The unit will operate at Mary Brie Street Hall from Thursday to Friday, with daily film shipments to Adelaide for radiologist review.
Suburb matches opened the day with High School scoring 33 and 40 in wins over Tennyson and Port Germein. Old Scholars and St Marks posted goals, while Solomontown and Port Germein featured top players such as Warm, Duss, Grocke, Butler, and Korte. A goodwill visit by Mount Burr residents accompanied by Mir Bishop aided community efforts.
A motor cycle ridden by Mr K T Haskell on David Street Pirie ignited near the Goode Road corner late on Saturday afternoon. Wiring seat and tubings were severely damaged. Pine Fire Brigade responded from nearby street alarm 40, using chemical extinguishers. Enquiries by Mounted Constable J M O’Lzery.
A fragmentary high school basketball score roundup lists players from several teams including Ramblers and St Johns. Notable names include Davies Pander Challitees Watt Murphy and J. Short along with G Bourne Myers and Dunning. Final tallies indicate mixed results across matches with St Johns posting low totals.
The Selway Cup presentation capped a season where South opal claimed the trophy outright after three wins, with East and Colts noting strong performances. Key figures included Mr. W. McGrath and Mr. R. E. Wellhissock chairing, Mr. Ta Davis sending apologies, and acknowledgments for K. Sith and J. Bavie’s administrative efforts.
Solomontown opened the season with a vigorous 25 point victory over Proprietary at Memorial Oval as 1615 spectators watched a high tempo match. A Wade starred for Solomontown scoring five goals from six shots, while D. McLeod and Davidson contributed strong midfield play and defensive pressure. Proprietary fought hard with Wade and Externs delivering late pressure, but Solomontown held firm to claim the win and set a promising early-season tone.
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