Entry on Jewish state declared as British leave Holy Land
In the wake of British mandate ending in Palestine, fighting erupts across the Holy Land. Arab forces push toward Jerusalem and along the Jordan Valley with Syrian and Lebanese units involved and Tel Aviv hit by aerial raids. Hagana claims air combat success and captures an Egyptian pilot as ships depart from Haifa harbor amid escalating hostilities.
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London
Palestine
Ismael
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Haganah
Gytians
Sanakh
Sea of Galilee
Occun
Jule Valley
Oxf
Malakh
Tel Aviv
Air Egyptish
Beit Manour
Baron
Faganah
Horbor
Heganeh
Negeb
Transjordan Arab Legion
Jordan Valley
Arunter
Haguush
U.S. Eyes Lifting Arms Embargo on Middle East
Washington reports that an administrative source says the United States is studying lifting the arms embargo on exports to Palestine and the wider Middle East. White House officials say President Truman’s recognition of Israel was not a snap decision.
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Washington
United States
Palestine
Middle East
White House
Truman
Israel
Arab Note to UN Calls for Arab Military Intervention
Arab states including Egypt and Lebanon sent a note to the United Nations and major powers urging Arab military intervention to curb threat from neighboring countries. Egypt said its move aims to prevent massacres and uphold universal moral laws recognized by the UN. The communication said intervention targets Zionist terror, not Palestinian Jews, condemning crimes described as revolting and inhumane.
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New York
Egypt
Lebubon
United Nations
Palestine
Uhust Hhurribk
Pri
Council Warnings Bring Results in Rabbit Control
Pirie District council officials report progress in addressing a rabbit pest across the council area. Clerk Dy tens says an inspection targeted burrow sites while a plan for final warnings to delinquent landowners was discussed. A farmer woman sought help to protect barley and Bailey. council may clear land at neighbor’s cost if action is not taken within three days.
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Pirie
Dy Tens
T. Jons
C Young
K Bailey
Dr. Young
Wisit
B Jones
Oddfellows leaders visit Pirie in annual lodge tour
Messrs RF Marder grand muis ver H Purkizicon grand secretary F C Barnes P H Miller W K Clit and O S Plavel members of the Grand Lodge executive committee of the Independent Order of Oddfellows will visit Pirie today as part of the annual tour to Northern lodges. They depart for Port Augusta and Quorn tomorrow morning. Leading Aircraftman Fred Newbery, who served with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan, has returned to Pirie on leave pending discharge, accompanied by his wife who joined him in Sap an four months ago.
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Messrs
RF. Marder
H Purkizicon
F.C. Barnes
P. H Miller
W. K. Clit
O. 5
Plavel
Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Pirie
Port Augusta
Quorn
Fred Newbery
Porce
Japan
Sapan
Five Russians Die in Persian Frontier Skirmish
London dispatch reports a clash at the Azerbaijan border where about 40 Russians tried to cross. Persian frontier guards killed five Russians in the brief encounter near Teheran according to Persian military circles quoted by Reuters.
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London
Sundas
Tehrat
Reuter
Azerbaijan
Women’s Basketball Results From Saturday Grade Game Storm
Spartin led by B Saini and M Hogg posted 239 goals as St Mark’s tallied 12. Old Scholars teams combined for 51 goals while various players from St Andrew, High School, Rover and other schools registered multiple goals. Jumbled names and scores reflect a busy grade match with top scorers named across squads.
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Rover
Sydney gas strike leaves 300000 homes without fuel
In Sydney more than 300000 homes faced gas shortages after a stoppage at Mortlake Gasworks. Workers demand time and a half for Sundays, extra gates for shift work, and fullsraise increases, with a morning protest planned.
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Sydney
Mortlake Gasworks
76-Year-Old Mother Gives Birth in Istanbul
Newspapers report that yesterday in Istanbul a 76-year-old woman, wife of a 28-year-old man, gave birth to a boy. The remarkable case drew wide attention for the age of the mother and the family.
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Istanbul
Threadgold Memorial donations from local groups begin
Local organizations start contributions to fund a Threadgold Memorial for the late Mr and Mrs Threadgold. The drive draws from Pirie sub branch of Katherine’s Association and its auxiliary plus Eliendale Playground Committee. Donations are planned for the city hall and Thy Rewarder.
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Wool
Threadgold
Pirie
Kathers! Association
Eliendale
Adams Finalist In Match Cup
D H Adams 1047 champion of Pirie Golf Club entered the final of the Use Mailyon Memorial Match Cup by defeating G B Schwartz in a semifinal vectorday. He will meet the winner of the D Hart J H Hocking imate in the final. Three pairs finished are up in a men's four ball best ball versus bogey event over 18 holes on Saturday.
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D. H.R. Adams
Pirie Golf Club
G. B. Schwartz
D. Hart
J. H. Hocking
Adams
T. A. Bernhardt
Schwartz
M Penny
Fapelin Wins Adams in Golf Club Stroke Event
Adams scored a net 86 to win the wlag stroke competition conducted by Pirie Golf Club associates. A trophy donated by Mrs. W. Gre. The event featured a long list of grade A players with scores and nets, including Mrs. A. J. Butcher, Miss M. Armstrong, Mrs. J. Brammer, Mrs. J. Hopkins, Mrs. A. Coombe, Mrs. A. Fischer, and many others, with first draw at 12.30 pm on Wednesday the 14th for the Bilver Spoon competition qualifiers.
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D. HR
Adams
Pirie Golf Club Associates
W. Gre
A. J. Butcher
M. Armstrong
J. Brammer
J. Hopkins
A. Coombe
A. Fischer
EB. Murrie
Miss Vera Keech Wins Brook Golf Event
Miss Vera Keech wins the Brook Golf Event with 4 net 61 in the eclectic competition staged by Crystal Brook Golf Club. Other results include 19-hole handicap leaders in A and B grades, with Mrs D Murdock and Mrs W Frith among top finishers and multiple players posting scores across eclectic and handicap events.
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Vera Keech
Brook
Youn
Crystal Brook Golf Glid Associates
D. Murdock
W. Frith
Erade
M. Story
Q Murdock
M. P. O'Callaghan
EB Mc
Thomas
L. Bird
N. Brith
Eddy
A. Bruce
Newitt
Keech
M, P. O'Callaghan
E, Robinson
A. Thoms
Miss
Bird
MacLeod
N. Frith
Proprietary Takes Top Place After Stubborn Battle
Proprietary surged to the Pirie football premiership lead by defeating Solomontown by five goals in a rain soaked, tough match. Key players included M Davey, G Seiwa, V Simpson for Proprietary and L Veal, G Zurbrinich, A Grocke for Solomontown amid injuries, wind shifts, and slippery ball conditions.
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U.P Murn Proprietary
Pirie
Solomontown
Proprietary
Lawlor
Stephanos
Proprietary No
Baverstock
Zubrinich
Ganley
Hunt
Facett
Harvey
Gray
Grocke
Walkeer
Stephanas
Lewlor
Markinn
Veal
Solomon' Lywn
Wile G Wilson
Wiskur
Ley
Roboe
Coanhizhan
Stigwood
Green
Tehet
Schwartz
Solonwntowy
Lethbridge
Blues
Solomontawy Simple
Devey
Davey
Uiupas D
OL McQuester Ile
Weather And Temperature Snapshots Across Cities
From day to day weather notes report temperatures and forecasts. It lists Ames figures with highs around 62 and lows near 47.5 for Friday and Saturday, then cites Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart with varying values and mentions showers, winds shifting southwest and ocean roughness.
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Hss Tal
Toorrow
Yustevilay
Capital City
Adélaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Cowlairs
Dittmar Beats Day in Melbourne Boxing Bout
In Melbourne last night Dittmar defeated Day by technical knockout in the second round. Despite a tough early exchange, Dittmar dominated with accurate combinations ending the contest mid rounds. The bout showcased Dittmar’s reach and power as Day failed to respond.
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Melbourki
Sanitay
Diamar Rsh
Jack Dig
Melbourne Sill
Jack Twist
Yetrons
Ty Gutyataterdonus Uinova
Railwaymen Pennant Tennis Social A Big Night
The Railwaymen's Pennant Tennis Association held its second annual social at Oddfellows Hall with red, yellow and green colors dominant. About 60 diners enjoyed music, amateur vocalists, and tributes to players led by President Laurie Maynard and Secretary Ted Collins. Donations and trophies were presented to winners, with detailed lists of trophy recipients and donors.
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Railwaymen
Pennant
Oddfellows’ Hall
Laurie Maynard
M. M. B. Middleton
Jim Roseberg
E. M. Collins
Ted
Marksmen at 600 Yds Duel at Lan Diaz Range
Marksmen from Pirie Kilte Club competed at Lan diay ranges in a tied quarter over Wyde. Eight shots and two sighters per shooter fixed handicap at 78, reached by 12 innings. Creasy claimed champion pill with 34 38 178, while several shooters posted scores and handicaps across the field including Brainy rd Burt Warbiert Lethbridge Norton Pratt Huddy Sampson Mitchell Goold Meadow Turner Mahon Gerblic.
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Huirty-wbe
Pirie
Kilte
Landiay
Wuyde
Eael Wsay
Hy Cressy
Pill
Sepresi
Creasy
Brainyrd
HE Goold Hysho
Cooke
KB. G. Brown
MB Viampson
Teitthe Jf du
Branford Vas
I Maetig
MV. Flednessy
Lurner J
Laube
Meadow
A. Lethbridge
J P.M Mahon
H. Gerblic Jr
Australians Triumph With 721 Against Essex on Day One
Australia dominated Essex on the first day, amassing 721 as Bradman reached a rapid century of 187 with 32 fours in 125 minutes. Brown added 153 and Saggers contributed a swift 104 not out, with Loxton, Jolson, and others supporting the strong innings before stumps.
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Essex
London
Ester
England
Bradmay
Brown
Brows
Essex Wandlers
Saggers
Australia
Hitch
B.r Smith
Bailey
Aradman
B. P. Smit Miller
B. Bailey Humence
P. Saith
I B Smith
Loxton
G. Isi
B. Wagan
Jolson
St. Rist
B. PB Smith
King
Vigar
Po Smith
Johnston
B. Vig
Shack
Viger
Samith
Sundries
Howling Alley
Y M C A Secretary Honored At Annual Meeting
At the Your Men's Christian Association annual meeting in Pirie on Friday, Paul the president praised the secretary for 1947’s strong year built on volunteer leadership after past shortages. He lauded Thornton for his unselfish, consecrated work and its impact on programs, property upkeep, and community trust.
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Paul
Gan
T. D. Bar- Dera Aepallary
Jack Martin
Phyical
Thornton
Ht. Loftes
Pirie
Mrt
Ithour
Sydney Beerless Strike Shocks City After 130 Years
The Sydney beer ban sparked by a strike left the city without beer for the first time in 130 years. George Johnston of the Sun cites possible Communist influence and notes a key agitator had just quit, while the anti-Communist press offered little credit to liquor workers. The public shows a mix of fear and skepticism about the figures and outcomes.
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Sydney
Devis
Lwivels
Mae
George Johnston
Sun
Tle
Widening X Ray Survey Campaign Appeals Help
District Health Officer Dr G Viner Smith urged district residents to boost participation in the X ray survey, noting progress in Pirie but slowing momentum overall. The team reported testing about 327 people in one day and aims for around 10 000 with travel outreach and special clinics on busy days to reach rural areas.
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G. Viner Smith
Pirie
Polk
Iwwo
Dc” Ferme
Eharuan
de Viner Smith
Messew
Efork
Fifteen Killed When Express Derailed
Fifteen people died when an express train from Salootoa in Bihar derailed nine miles from Tum Bhashad in Bihar Veustuue. The crash occurred Sunday in Fall UTTA.
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Fall Utta
Salooita
Bebriten
Tum Bhashad
Bihar
Yacht Club Trophies Presented
Yacht Club held a ceremony with Geveral and dance. sailing trophies for the season were awarded. Commodore W J Jackson and Mr R Suiwigrs oversaw presentations. many members received trophies including J Messenger, J S Richardson, D Hunt, and M Millar. The event featured piano by Bor rowing Mods Reseher and a toast to winners at the Walk trophy, awarded to J S Richardson.
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Geveral
Pike You Club
Mods
Reseher
R. Suiwigrs
Vive-Comimodore
WJ Jackson
A.C. Ball
Commodore
J. Messenger
Beryl
A. R. Mare
Richardson
Zanite
S. J. Cheesmar and Co
J. S. Richardson
Zanhals
Dl. Hunt
Alr. Gould
G. Lappore
S. J
Richarden
M.D. Millar
Pappa
Anthony Ly My
W. J. Jackson
C Mole
Natal Licensed Victuallers! Association
Berglt
W. Geel
Arnold Stormbird
Me. Volfwani
Poirks
Richardsonanita
Two Women’s Hockey Matches Record in Pirie Club
Only two games were played by Pirie Women’s Hockey Association on Saturday. Grade Aftonville and Old Scholars match was postponed due to school issues. Grade B saw Crystal Brook beat St Andrew 2 1 with goals from Clo Thier and Dawson. Arnold, a yardmaster with Pirie railway service, was hospitalized Friday after a head injury from a piste involved in Amber 261 incident.
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Pirie Women's Hockey Association
Aftonville
Hie
Yxonon
Mutenes
Crystal Brook
St. Andrew Gordon
W Richards
Pirie
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Eitel
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Stuart and
Armstrone
Young
Ellisth
Tavahar
Wale
Gril Hatok
Wright
R, Norton
D. Combe
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