Ownership dispute over South Pacific islands gains military value
The United States Britain and New Zealand urge claims to 23 potentially strategic islands in the South Pacific amid secret talks to resolve ownership before public exposure. The Daily News Washington correspondent notes many are in the Gilbert and Phoenix groups and officials in Canton Island Phoenix regard the matter within the trusteeship framework.
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New York
United States
Britain
New Zealand
South Pacific
United Nal
The
Daily News
Washington
Biliis
Phoenix
Ord
Krug
United States Naval
Canton Island
Phoenix Group
America
German Generals on Trial at Nuremberg War Court
Gen Telford Taylor presents indictments against 12 German generals accused of mass murder and war crimes in Greece, Yugoslavia, and Albania. Charges include murder, ill treatment, deportation, plunder, and destruction of towns and villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuremburg
Telford Taylor
United States
Greece
Yugoslavia
Albania
Arrests Follow Armed Robberies in London
In London a police inquiry led to arrests in a series of armed robberies. One suspect detained by late evening was questioned about connections to the death of Alec de Antiquis. The man was shot during an attempted hold up on Furtenham Court Road about April 2.
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London
Uuilay
Lotedon
Realer
Alec de Antiquis
Furtenhamt Court Road
Impressive Tribute at Penni son Playground for Mr F R Adams
A large crowd gathered as Pirie town honors late Mr Frank Adams with a flagpole memorial at Penni son Playground on Mother's Day. L H Davis and Dr G K Williams praised Adams for tireless service to the town and his voluntary work. The ceremony featured a dedication prayer by Rev Dr Anocar and a golden plaque unveiling by MP C Le Davis. Family members present included his sons Doug Clif Hugh Irene Adams and brother Mr Mector Adams.
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Pennison
Frank Adin
Pirie
Bowers Beverage
L. H. Davis
Adams
Swifts
Davis
M. M. B. Middleton
Pikie
Dieter Nee
G. K. Williams
Smechers
Swan ‘Tennyson
Dr. Williams
Anocar
Benedeean
Adassiy
Meers
Doug
Clif
Hugh
Irene Adams
Mector Adams
Veal
J. Lem
Germinario
Rogers
M. Ganley
P. Lewis
Solofion Town
Grocke
D. Norton
S. Warne
L. Lemm
J. Walker
Human Torches in India Fire Attacks Kill Seven
Police arrested 50 suspects after armed bandits burned seven people to death and severely burned others in India yesterday. Thieves sprinkles petrol before setting fires as authorities imposed fines on the area's 4000 residents. Proceeds go to the victims and their families.
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Amaitear
Ates
School Of Method Opens Today In Pirie And Solomon
Education leaders from Pirie and Solomontown gather for the opening of the School Of Method. Mayor Middleton will officiate a formal welcome at the town hall as teachers and mothers clubs converge for three days of lectures, inspections, and discussions on improving the profession and student welfare.
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Vrarhers
Cockburn
Piri
Tomtos
Solomon
Hifaut
Schiola
McDonald
Ultoma
Wireless
Mothers’ Clubs Um
Pirie
Solomontown
Carpentees
Guchhirn
Nuntawarra
Ant Kybungs
Picks High
Pirie Primiey
Llwelfiw Plas
Pirie School
Nationalists Advance on Chinese Strongholds Amid Rising Casualties
Dispatches from Nanking report that Nationalists push toward Communist positions at Chusies and Ichui in south west Tsingtao, as casualty totals climb to about 120,000 on both sides in the ongoing Shan’ung fighting.
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Nanking
Otnee Yatesed
Chusies
Ichui
Tsingtao
Pollis Eyes Fight After Knockout Victory
Sunday Melbourne Stadium hosted a boxing night where Mickey Tolls delivered a knockout over Fuller and earned a potential challenge to Vic Patrick. Sydney reports note Comyay and Hanter cases with unclear scores as the card unfolded.
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Sydney
Nwcastle
Fons Hanter
Power Station Explosion Tragedy In Rescue Bid
Foreman Bucasnt races to save two workers during a blast at a power station. Barry Hills and Gordon Stronach were among laborers struck by debris. A rescuer ripped away clothing and Carr was treated before being allowed to go home from Sydney Hospital.
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Sale
Barry Hills
Gordon Stronach
Fas
Eastwood
Carr
Sydney
Ring Officials Join In Wrestling Brawl
SYDNEY Sunday match between Chiel Little Wolf and Jack Raigh at Leinghardt Stadium ended in a free for all last night. Little Wolf was declared winner by two falls to one as officials assistants seconds and referees were involved in the mêlée.
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Sydney
Chiel Little Wolf
Jack Raigh
Leinghardt Stadium
Chief Little Wolf
District Clerk Mr. Glasson Resigns After 20 Years
Mr. E R Glasson, district clerk for twenty years, announced his resignation at a Pickle District Council meeting citing ill health. Council granted him immediate fortnight sick leave and may extend six months, with a further six months to be considered. Drs Ferme and Young expressed regret and urged a smooth transition.
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E.R Glasson
Picle
D. C. Fermechsinman
FN. Young
Glasson
Housing Problemsin Pirie District
A Pirie District Council meeting on Friday discussed housing demand amid material shortages. Dr A V Bain and others cited widespread building interest, with calls to canvass farms and ratepayers for housing data while noting iron and timber stockpiles at Gladstone, Crystal Brook, and elsewhere. The council replied it cannot supply details but acknowledged existing material needs. RAAF huts not yet declared surplus.
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Oladstong
A. V. Boin
Pirie District
Pirie
Port Kembla
South Australia
Grey
Russell
Bain
Gladstone
Young
Crystal Brook
B.R. Glasson
Narrow basketball wins and draws across grades
In a series of grade level basketball matches Hover edged Old Scholars J by one goal while Tennyson and Proprietary fought to a draw. St Mark's and other schools posted varied results with best players named for each team and totals ranging from 1 to 42 goals across high schools and preparatory groups.
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Hover
Tennyson and Proprietary
Markey
St. Andrew's
St. Mark's
Baler
Brownick
Lauren
McKay
Sale
Dunning
R. Sur B. Miranda
V_ Patride
Priority for South Australia steel shipments urged
The steamer von Monareli lifted 6 800 tons of materials for South Australia from Newcastle, including 1 175 long tons of sheet iron and 4 560 tons of piping and galvanised piling. Mr Nussell pressed for priority and wider shipments, noting SA now exceeds its quota and seeking fair transport for other states.
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von Monareli
Newcastle
South Australia
LH D. Russell
Muir
PH Nesordes
Canberra
Grey
N. Lemmen
Commonwealth
South
Hug
Sondstent
Armand
Mr. Ruspell
Pires Tribute to Mother on Mothers Day
A yearly tribute to mothers unfolded with white symbols and flowers. Visitors filled Pirie Cemetery as graves bloomed with white blooms, while the Tennyson Juvenile Choir visited Pirie Hospital singing hymns and distributing white flowers to patients.
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Pirie Cemetery
Tennyson
W. G. Thompson
Pirie Hospital
Women Pioneers Welcome Two New Members
The Pine Pioneers Association Women’s branch admitted Merdames R. A. Miltesti and M. Reinsclumdl as members and nominated Merdames Mf. Oxford and S. Maniell. Birthday greetings were extended to Mrs M. Wengen. Secretary M. Millerd reported progress of Mrs M. Smith toward Pi Wospipal. Keen interest shown in a seasonal beetles tournament for the Tasker trophy with many present.
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Miche
Pine Pioneers’ Association
Merdames
R. A. Miltesti
M. Reinsclumdl
Merdames Mf
Oxford
S. Maniell Wer
M. Wengen
M. Millerd
M. Smith
V. Ash
Tasker
Mhosy
Ware Messay
Galding
Millerd
D. Tue
B Hoyle
Ty Jotins
Tolmardson
0. Garnaut
M. Ghatker
Aslal
M. M. Reynolds
LL. Mane Weld
Ten Goals to One in Last Quarter Shifts Game For Solomontown
In a Saturday match Solomontown overwhelmed Punt with a final quarter barrage, scoring ten goals to one after a tight game. By the 61st meeting of the year Solomontown surged to a 24 point win as Punt failed to respond, leaving spectators astonished at the late collapse.
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Solomontown
Blues
Mort
Ty Green
Galite
Salomontown
Port
Ron Fisher
KT Ris
Fen
Maker
Conelly
Knight
Sage
McMahan
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Action on Housing Huts
At Pirie Chamber of Commerce quarterly meeting chaired by My. CE Thomas the group pressed Mr Russell and MP C L Davis for full details on proposed huts at former AAC sites to ease a focal housing shortage. Officials noted Commonwealth Disposals Commission surplus declarations and Housing Trust delays, with ongoing correspondence and plans to involve Returned Servicemen’s League sub-branch and other authorities.
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K W. Russel
Muhlr
Bate
AAC
Pinte
My. CE
Thomas
Pirie Chamber of Commerce
Russell
the Recorder
Messrs
J. D. Hoffman
A. Richards
Messrs. Russell
C. L. Davis
Chambers
Pravisa
Returned Servicemen's League
Warradale Camp
South Australian Housing Trust
Bos McCarthy
Commonwealth — Disposals Comission
Pirie
Horse On Board Forces Emergency Landing At El Paso
A freight plane from Mexico City to Long Beach diverted and landed at El Paso after a two year old racehorse on board caused terror for two hours. The crew restrained the horse with injections and secured it for the rest of the flight. The event disrupted the long journey and prompted emergency handling by the pilot and staff.
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EL Paso
Texs
Crzard
Bey
Mexico City
Longbeach
No Last Minute Surprises In Town Council Nominations
Nominations closed with returning officer J He Lerhey at the town hall. North Ward will hold a contest on July 5 if the outstanding aldermanic seat triggers a vote, while other wards reported no contests. Mayors and councillors were re-elected in several wards. a North Ward vacancy arose from Alderman W B Mackay retirement.
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North Ward
Ald
W. B. Mackay
Pirie Town
Cogn Il
J. He
Lerhey
No nomination for Wandearah ward in Pirie district poll
Nomination night closed with no candidate for Wandearah Ward while Dr W T Fidge may be submitted again. Other nominees include Pinte Ward FT Johns Napperby Ward Young Crs FB Jones A V Bain and D C Ferme. Speech highlighted motherhood and memorial themes as retiring collection raised over £50 for the Food for Britain Fund.
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Pirie
E.R. Glasson
Wandearah
W. T. Fidge
Women’s Cycle Club Formed for Red Cross TB Hospital Aid
A badge appeal in Pitie raised funds for a proposed Red Cross tuberculosis hospital. The event featured a busy day of street sales led by Mrs. M. M. B. Middie, with collectors, trustees, and delegates from local clubs. The group planned weekly events and a May 18 kickoff, with no membership fee for three months to boost donations.
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Pitie
Red Cross TB
Dawe
Pre IL
Fen Imagores
Kugwa
Metz
West Smalters and Co-operative
Mile Club
Solomontown
Tieta
Funnee Dieee
Ree Holds
Miniam
oMlpldla
Port Germein Nominations For District Council Ward Nominations
Port Germein nominations announced for Willowie Ward and four other divisions. Yavanings and WoL Apthur are re elected, Q Geddes and GC McCalluy named among candidates with Bouleroo, T Stephens, Narcawie, A E Carford also listed.
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Port Germi
Yavanings
Pryke and local officials visit Pare for shipping talks
Mr. G. E. Pryke industrial officer of the State committee of interstate and overseas shipping companies arrived by train to confer with shipowners representatives and dating interests. Mr. P. D. Ruodell manager of Pirie Savings Bank returns from seven months leave next week. Mrs. Tom Wickham visits Mile-End and renews old friendships with Mr. C. Orpin. Mr. S. J. Nortis elected to a Pirie Chamber of Commerce council vacancy.
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G. E. Pryke
State Committee of
Interstate and
Pare
Pryke
Royal Exchange Hotel
P. D. Ruodell
Pirie
Savings Bank of South Australia
Tom Wickham
Mile-End
Doboo a Commonwealth Oil Refineries rep in Pirie district
Doboo succeeds Mr H at Suckaus sales as Commonwealth Oil Refineries representative for Pirie and district. Dobson joined the company in 1982. Prewar he served with 18th Light Horse MG Regiment RAAT and ALF at Morotai and Labuan. COR. Coles Star travels noted.
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Ds Doboo
Suckaus ‘Sales
Commonwealth Oil Refineries
Pirie
Dobson
18Th Light Horse
RAAT
ALF
Morotai
Labuan
COR. Coles Star
Ura
Constable
Solomontown
M. P. Hollitt
Rowling
J. M. Lee
Kitchen
McDougal
M. B Lehmann
25 Mile Race Concludes Near Norton in Fine Weather
Pirie Cycle Club held a 25 mile road race on Crystal Brook road with 21 riders starting. The finish saw a tight sprint of eight riders, C Norton winning in 89 minutes 0 seconds by a wheel and a wheel in front of W Brooks and Bairstow. Fastest time went to Bairstow at 81 minutes 25 seconds.
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Pirie Cycle Club
Crystal Brook Road
C. Norton
W. Brooks
Bairstow
C. Bairstow
Tame Nestor
Birrell
Kauschke
Richands
Lane
Life Membership Bestowed at Pirie Cycle Club
A Solomontown road race day ceremony honored W. G. Williams for life membership in Pirie Cycle Club. Presenters praised his 20 plus years aiding the club and his cycling achievements, with Williams calling cycling the finest sport and pledging to stay in touch as handicapper.
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Solomontown
W. G
Gegga
Willliams
Pirie Cycle Club
Messrs
Clit Hart
Roy Hopkins
H. L. Blucher
Williams
Hart
Day to Day Weather and Coupons Report
Weather forecast notes generally fine with warmer temperatures and northerly winds. Ocean conditions slight to moderate in southern waters. Also lists current coupons for tea sugar butter and clothing with expiration dates and stock notes.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
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South Pacific Islands
F. R. Adams
India
School of
Method
Pollis
Patrick
Fuller
Mahatma Gandim
Calcutti
Foreman Bucasnt
R.A.A.F
Rover
Spartan
D. Chase
Brown
B. Halliday
Wookwieths
Woolworthe
Hurtis
L. Kretschmer
J, Stephens
Wilson
Saint
McMahon
Phanor B. Huller
Siti
S.A
Hellerdling
Nis
Jini
Nussell
Kekeranga
Tasmania
Noriern
Pires
Women Pioneers
CB M
Chamber of Commerce
Warradale
Roy
Liewwather
MB Amstrong
Adelside
Jobson
Doyle
P_lem
Siavvy
Stigwood
Ray Fisher
Wushed
Portmore
Cowparea
M. Baker
Ganley
Stig M
Ubrinich
D. Lawler
Yarn
L. Veal
M Lethbridge
Jubson
W. Knight
T. Ley
Mme Pee
Ot Howe
E Whelan
North
Degenhardt
CL HI
Sande
Salumiontown
A. R. Coffey
West
F. Clarke
Mother South
Central Mission
Degen
D. W. Annear
Oceanion
Labor
Me. McDonsit
Davis Tal
Mackayalee
Orcas
J. Anderson
Mathers
Blucher
Bill Jones
Noel Slater
G.kimber
Dr. Fidge
Anatar
St’ Calvary
Hig Travail
Abraham Lincol
Jesus
Annear
Food For Britain
Port Germein
Palmer Street
D. Jacobs
R. Vardy
Colec
Ivan CM
Kamm
Co. Norton
Hoffmann
Miss Bette Staker
John D Hoffmann
Bunti Bottrall
Margaret Kearns
Lorna Geyer
Irene Leaker
Audrey Thomson
Fre Nestor
Maureen Stevens
Shirley Thomson
Hoffman
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