16 May 1951
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1951
Page
1
A garbled update mixes personal reflections with local notices. The text mentions a watch against Sukmentows at Memoria toon, a writing tallet purchase, a Subaria butcher, and a Public Works Standing Committee discussion about paper supplies and the cost of pine paper.
A disjointed hotel and club union meeting lists officers including Mesdames E Pree and AL Granger with others such as Wrexm, Laidle, Meade, E Seytang, and A Russel Walters. Discussions cover wage increases, new monetary allowances, and staff changes, with reference to pay scales and a week’s pay for various roles.
Heavy spring rains drenched Korean battlefields aiding enemy movement southward as they prepare for a new offensive. Frontline reports warn weather may conceal troop transport and hinder United Nations air and sea forces while reinforcements move toward Chunchon and the 38th Parallel area.
In Melbourne a conference on reinforcements for Korea yielded no final outcome. Neal and Mr Francis questioned the sufficiency of forces while Mr McBride and Sir Horace Roberts discussed reports and plans. The aim was to send 200 additional troops to bolster the frontline and ensure troops receive needed support.
Queensland police detain George Broadstock on Monday at Rockhampton and remand him on a charge linked to alleged offences in both Queensland and South Australia. An attached warrant lists related charges as pending in multiple jurisdictions.
Officials report new detentions across multiple regions amid a broad security crackdown. Names linked to alleged offenses include personnel from local agencies and a national directorate, with authorities citing intensified operations and ongoing investigations.
Fragmented OCR text shows names and phrases suggesting a legal or court context with references toTrust and lawsuits. Readable segments mention Gavin, Meito, Reiter, and a confrontation with a judge or attorney. The jagged type hints at a lengthy legal argument and possible case filings.
Vague OCR fragment hints at an election or voter registration rush causing access issues. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, but the piece implies rapid registration drives and potential delays. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
A chaotic OCR fragment details a music club meeting with performances by multiple named participants and instruments, including a president, singers, a pianist, and a vocalist. It mentions pieces like Romance and Sonata No 40, with various performers and a crowded program, though some names are garbled. The passage ends with a brief New Delhi dateline about famine relief pledges and transport shipments in India.
A council clerk describes the push for a front end loader to assist street work. The discussion covers cost around 21400, wage terms, and whether to seek department approval before purchase. Authorities weigh urgency against budget constraints and the best path to a prompt, compliant procurement.
Brook golfers win the shield match against Peterborough in an inter club contest. Results list multiple foursomes and teams with scores such as 3 and 2 and 6 and 5. Notable pairings include D J Wilson and Weekley, Murdock and Favdi, Budge and Frith, Colman and McDonald, and Munday with McDonald.
Fragmentary text describes a Salvation Army event titled Back To Pirie with references to officials, weather, and a Saturday outing. Mentions Hectorville, Weather care, and a plan to continue with muusteel in the street amid old-time action for sale dern penole.
An industry briefing outlines expanded cement production targets and a new plant timeline. Officials cite full daily output gains, potential yearly increases, and nearby supply chain considerations impacting Grey Hill and South Masterban.
Pakistan's foreign minister Sir Mohammed Zatrutlah Khan stated that Pakistan's sympathies are completely with Persia on the issue of quageum. He expressed hope for an honorable solution to the problem.
Mr Ne Grin vy eueaule appointed Pirie manager of Woolworths (S A) Ltd in succession to B L B Spariee. Printing Industry Employes Union delegates arrived in Pirie on Monday and stay at Central Hotel before leaving for Adelaide this morning. Mr and Mrs Harold Fluzner and Mrs Ads Roper, Bahai World Faith representatives of South Australia, stay at Royal Exchange Hotel for a few days. A meeting at the Town Hall Friday evening titled A Pattern for a Society will welcome inquiries.
An English countryside tale unfolds in Technicolor as National Velvet follows a fanatical jockey who becomes trainer to an unwanted horse owned by a young girl. The story blends joy and tragedy in a vivid equine drama with standout performances and scenic photography.
An evening program features The Ghost Goes West and A Lady With Out Passport. The review hints at mixed reception and crowd reactions to the double bill at a local theater with lively but imperfect performances.
Seven crewmen die in a collision between the naval seaplane tender Valcour and the collier Thomas Tracy off Cape Henry. Fire in the Valcour’s engine room was brought under control after hours. sixteen sailors injured. Valcour, en route to Atlantic training with 70,000 gallons of aviation gasoline, suffered a steering and power failure.
Acting inspector Dr Cartledge reported the refuse service recent fortnightly runs as satisfactory. Turner noted few complaints from ratepayers. many do not use the service or complain after weeks, delaying remedies. He said most complaints arrive after about three weeks, when immediate action is taken.
Town officials discussed flood dangers in Etendale as rains energized Dead Horse Creek. Engineer Rutgers noted a 2 inch rise, pumps operated by Broken Hill Smelters managed flood levels, and a larger pump was removed. Officials considered restoring the larger pump to prevent overflow and urged further action.
Reports from Singapore say secret three power talks on South East Asia defense begin with Batsh Fenech and United States forces in the Pacific. Hong Kong status and a potential RAF and RAAF task force to Indo China are among discussed possibilities, according to well informed circles.
Sydney police report a double fatal shooting at 4 Paddington guesthouse. David Lionel Swanson, 28, allegedly fired on Beryl Joan Archer, 38, as she chopped wood, then killed himself. Archer died at hospital. Swanson was found dead in an upstairs room of the two story residence.
Auckland reports Maori charged with the murder of four Maori women including Moring Wha Reluaa aged 59 near Tanea tua. The victims, all residents of a Government farm, are named in early records and authorities pursue formal charges.
Dr Wallis raised a complaint about a caterpillar tractor moving along Ivy Street prompting inquiries. At a later meeting Mr A Rutgers, acting official, reportedly found no truth to the claim while Mr McGuy urged continued investigation amid conflicting statements and tests of the lawn tractor’s track marks.
Port Pirie Co operative Council sought lease of land beside Co-operative Stores to control parking for commercial vehicles. The town council refused, citing no power to lease land where a government road runs. A potential fix would require road closure and consent from adjoining properties, a path deemed impractical. The mayor noted the road’s presence allows use but not closure. A formal reply would be sent to the applicant outlining the position.
Day to day lighting up times and weather notes show maximums and minimums, with Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart readings and yesterday's city temps. Rainfall totals, barometer readings, and forecasts predict showers in southern settled areas, cool to cold mornings, and fresh to strong winds off the south west.
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