14 May 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1952
Page
1
A brief, reflective note claiming Truafuloese wisdom as silver and life experience as a form of poiden. The text includes self reference and a casual expression of personal experience.
In a weekend street collection for the Pirie Missions, Lea wen's drive raised £7 6s 10d with modest donations from passersby. Chaplain Rev L Davies announced results, noting the sum fell slightly short of last year as several ladies assisted the badge sales and street participants.
More than 3,000 protesters with red banners shouted Give us food outside Parliament House in New Delhi on Tuesday soon after Rajendra Prasad took the oath as India’s new president. The crowd urged restoration of a food subsidy as the newly elected Parliament convened.
Local man O J Worrall collapsed while walking with Ron Gaillins on Eleveny Street Pirie West shortly before 530 pm Monday. A doctor attended but he did not recover. Worrall, a well known resident of BF Senate Foud, left seven children.
Fragmented report describes alleged strafe of a truce convoy near Panmunjom amid North Korea protests over treatment of prisoners. UN spokesman comments on the incident as talks proceed, with nations seeking restraint and clarification on the April 5 event.
Canberra reports drastic cuts in Australian civil airline services likely this week or next. Defence operations will be curtailed and private flying may be banned for a period. US and Britain urge Australia to reduce high octane petrol due to refinery strikes in the United States. Road transport and other services largely unchanged.
At Pikie Town Council on April 14, officials informed Mr. J. B. Adriaens to cease baking bread for sale citing noncompliance with law and unsuitable premises. An application by Mr. R. J. Scamati sought three months provisional approval to alter his premises, aiming for a permanent license. Health officials urged prompt alterations and pursued department approval for permanent direction.
Representatives of industry and of the 22 striking unions were summoned before the Wage Stabilization Board for a meeting to determine whether union and company bargaining will proceed. President Phin is to wait on the outcome of the meeting to decide whether to invoke the Harley Act’s national emergency ban to end the strike.
Mr Rutgers notes high costs would invalidate the project while surveyors report the road’s poor state. Officials discuss potential remedies as residents seek quicker improvements. Residents urge action amid cost and feasibility concerns.
Residents push for installation of new stop signs amid traffic congestion concerns on Broadway Road. Officials including Alderman Davis and Engineer Ruvigers weigh safety, timing, and funding as council considers immediate action and long term traffic control measures.
An extensive air search by three RAAF bombers and a Dakota failed to locate the missing Percival Proctor aircraft between Koepang Timor and the Australian mainland. Pilot Martin Cherry, 26, of Sydney, is feared aboard. Civil aviation officials remain cautious as Darwin authorities report the search as one of the war’s broadest, with aircraft from Adelaide aiding in the effort.
Court presided by Sgt ICL Pre love fined six drivers including Robert Lindsay Smith of Napperby after failing to drive with due care. Evidence showed a collision with an electric light standard at Mary Elie and ten streets while Smith claimed to visit a sick relative. Other motorists, Edward Royal Wichering and Douglas Petey McMahon, were fined for speeding and failing to signal, with penalties including costs.
At Pirie Town meeting Dr P Clarke and Mr J H S Leahey discussed visiting firms canvassing town perishable goods. Residents argued locals pay rents rates and taxes while visitors go free. A motion by Ald Davis to inquire into licensing of visiting salesmen was adopted as part of the discussion. The council thanked for £12 12/ donation to the South Australian Symphony Orchestra.
Seoul reports a sequence of high level moves as Gen James van Fleet names a new commander for Kole Island POW camp while Brig Gen Francis Dodd returns to 8th Army HQ after four days in enemy hands. Brig Gen Hayden Neather takes over the island stockade and Colson is reassigned to United States First Corps HQ.
The Pirie Music Club held its May gathering with four large numbers performed by various artists. Mr K Folkinghorne expressed regret at several absences due to illness and thanked those who covered. Mrs PT Mitefeest opened with piano pieces Timprompty FSechaberey and Romance, followed by Sir Adams’s Sprang and other pieces.
Local forecast notes yesterday temperatures Adele Melbourne Sy Perth Brisbane Hobart and Brisbane. Day ahead shows maximum 67 minimum 49 with barometer readings and rainfall 40 ptm. Progressive total for 1952 reaches 680 pts as winds shift southeast to northeast and seas stay slight.
The 1950-51 Postmaster General Department annual report shows earnings up by 7,264,067 pounds, a 3 percent rise, yet overall business fell across several sections due to higher postal charges. Telephones and telegraphic traffic saw the sharpest declines, leaving a deficit of 2,687,010 pounds after interest on capital.
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