06 May 1953
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1953
Page
1
A garbled report notes disruptions at a Woolworths Australia Ltd. outlet after a collapse event and mentions planned Senate elections with returning officers reminding enrolled voters to participate. The text references a Monday incident, a short life, and future voting actions.
The Pine Court of Summary Jurisdiction adjourned yesterday on the application of Mr C. & Niannan for the hearing of a charge against Oscar Coured Kinghiel of Broadway Road Pine for operating a motor vehicle on March 29 while intoxicated. The hearing is set for June 3 due to the absence of a key witness.
The Snowy River hydro electric project will start at Adaminaby Upper Tumut this year with a budget around 46.2 million pounds over five years, expanding NSW and national power capacity and irrigation water access. The plan, designed by the Public Works Department, uses tenders and shifts away from cost plus methods, aiming to create up to 40,000 jobs during construction and supply power returns.
236 vehicles were tested with 115 faulty headlights rear lights and illegible number plates flagged. Free inspection continues tonight 7 to 9 pm with police and motorcycle club staff assisting Royal Automobile Association officials. Middleton of the Royal Automobile Association notes a 36 percent drop from last year’s opening night.
The public notice reports 43rd and 48th battalion enrolments with details of training wartime drills and a final ceremonial parade to be held at Dunn's Spring. Tents will cover the field if rain interrupts the event and a realistic attack with blank ammunition is planned under Major Geddes.
Police report a theft investigation in Pirie involving a wool seizure found in a car. A suspect was arrested and the case moved to Pirie Court for formal proceedings.
Weather hindered play as Jy gusiois from Port Pirie and Tunestaven met at Gladewone for the SG Bi Inch Shield final. Pirie claimed the trophy in their first year, with presentation by Mr Bullock who praised the unique etched woman bowler design and Pirie’s strong season along with Jamestown as runners-up.
Fragmentary text notes a football league meeting in Woomera with August 8 date references and discussions of clubs and players. Mentions July 1081 and trials, with unclear names and local organizers.
A fragmentary report notes a comet visible near Singapore for the first time after a recent crash incident. Details are sparse in the readable text.
A garbled United Nations article fragment hints at truce talks and a smokescreen tactic. Names and locations are unreadable, but mentions negotiations and a historical context with unclear details.
Constable RL Kitchfield begins duty at Port Poves Division after transfer from Riverton while Mrs. Rloedyt, a campaign organizer for Grey Division, travels with minister Port Unenky Lamerary Chuwk and Mr EHD Ruel. A campaign stop is planned in Burt Town tonight with Adelaide trip tomorrow. Mr D L Richards presided at Pirie Local Court and Court of Summary Jurisdiction yesterday and will do so again today.
A blaze at a local oil store on North Terrace Adelaide sparked police action and a court hearing. Investigations focus on inflammable oils stored near a residence and the involvement of company workers and duties under the Inflammable Oils Act. Delays and financial penalties were discussed as authorities review fire safety compliance and storage limits.
Ada Fiming of Jain Street Solomon Town appeared in Fine Court of Sunmiars Jurisaction yesterday. Charged by Mr LD J Richards with failing to send her daughter to Solomontown Primary School from February 2 to March 20. Court heard doctor’s certificate needed. family had letters from school authorities and visitors. Wendy and Kaye Hackett joined Mrs Norman Davies for a weekend visit.
A large metallurgical delegation from New Zealand attends the fifth Frapire Mining and Metallr Congress in Australia and will visit Pirie this week. Members will be accommodated at the Bilas Club and Ladle. The group plans inspections of smelters and a timber outing with a Friday arrival into Adelaide and a Sunday return by bus.
The Australian cricket team defeated Leicestershire by an innings and 164 runs after Leicestershire closed its second innings at Ky 180. Scores show Australia 8499 declared in a dominant effort with Ring taking four wickets and 57 slug 8-68 figures. Palmer top-scored with 62 in the second innings as Wish and AM contributed solid scores.
Employees of BLAS Co Pers 1st Store enjoyed a Co-operative Council theatre party and supper to mark the business opening on May 3 1918. A tasteful supper was served in the store after the theatre excursion and manager Paul presided over the gathering.
Members advised that for the annual levy tomorrow May 5 they should call new numbers during office hours 189 and after hours 200 ask for Pulsol Jar D. B. Middleton dismal representative and contact during shifts for assistance
Fragments show names and places around a Port Pirie maternity facility. Readable items reference Mey AN Port Pirie Maternity Hospital, with scattered names such as Dowling and others, but details and structure are obscured.
Tenders sought for removing Rick Incinerator at Pirie Timber Mill. Wranch Manager Chas. Geddes and Co. Ltd. announced under new Cumberland Arms Hotel management at 205 Waymouth Street Adelaide. Hotel offers hot and cold water, parking beside, proprietors T F Cousins and 8. Clav...
Ready to erect prefabricated timber and asbestos homes offered by Harrison & Goode. Full particulars available from Hox 208 166 Ellen Street. Photos 5. Trade card reads ready to erect homes suitable for town and country with enticing details.
Fragmentary report notes a lost cigarette lighter and a keepsake found at a football match. A reinsurer mentions a gelding in paddock care costs and an owner may be required to pay expenses. a claim deadline by May 20 could trigger sale to defray expert fees. References to names appear garbled.
An auction notice for Port Pirie lists items for sale with prices and a dry-cleaning promotion. The document mentions a May 8 sale day and various service advertisements for cleaning garments and ironing demonstrations at local businesses.
A garbled memorial notice segment lists multiple bereaved families and dates around May, including Paul Alehsun and others. The readable lines reference surviving spouses, children, and grandchildren in brief elegies, with scattered dates like May 6 1960s and May 7 1941, amid misspelled names and broken phrases.
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