Jews Claim 500 Arab Troops Drowned In Jordan Valley Flood
Jewish sources report that a hydroelectric dam release near Deganya flooded a Jordan Valley plain along the Palestine Transjordan frontier, drowning about 500 Arab troops. Reports cite Cairo monitored broadcasts and air raids with Haganah claiming downed Egyptian aircraft and surrenders in Acre after a 22 hour battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haifa
Jewa
Deganya
Sea of Galilee
Jordan Valley
Arab Higher Organisation
Cairo
Transjordan
Lydda
Farouk
Egypt
Abn ‘Saud
Saudi Arabia
Heliopolis
Hitler Street
Australian arms not for sale
Prime Minister Chifley announced that Australia would not sell war materials or munitions to Arabs or Jews and would maintain trade with Middle East nations. He said firms offered large sums for 68000 surplus service rifles but the government refused, keeping arms sales restricted to British countries only and converting some rifles at Lithgow Smallarms Factory after Queensland protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Middle East
J. B. Chifey
Auus Tralia
Ted
EM. Hanlon
Queensland
Two Inquests Next Week
On Wednesday next Mr. F Dave coroner will conduct two enquiries into recent fatal accidents. They concern Roy Cult Penney 56 of The Terrace who died in a rail traffic accident at the Smelter’s end of Ellen Street on April 28 and Dougise Roy Scarman 19 of Balmoral Road who died on April 27 two days after a motorcycle crash on Warnertown Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Pime
Roy Cult
Penney
the Terrace
Ellen Street
Dougise Roy Scarman
Balmoral Road
Warnertown Road
Successful Tests With Atom Weapons
White House says tests at Eniwetok on three dummy weapons of proved design were successful in all respects. Official statements indicate more than one test was conducted at the proving grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Semed Yea Beyday
Eniwetok
View Proving Grounds
Unlawful possession proved in Pirie court
Pirie West waterside worker William Stevens was found guilty of unlawful possession of three tins of herrings three tins of sardines and 101 glass cutters. He was fined £20 plus £10 court fees and two months to pay, with no further punishment. The case noted widespread theft of ships stores from the Kaipara and Klakoura ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Stevens
Third Street
Pirie West
D. L. Richards
Pirie
W. V. Virgo
K. M Camabed
Kaipara
Kaipora
Wald Chtess
Naphthalene Explosion Kills Several In Kearney NJ
A 5090 gallon naphthalene tank exploded early today near a building where workers were present. At least seven men were killed and others trapped feared. The blast was heard over a mile and described by the police chief as the nearest thing to an atomic bomb explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
New Jersey
Tresuay
Red Army Manoeuvres on the Danube
Vienna officials say Red Army troops engaged in river Danube manoeuvres on both banks near Krema. The drills will last a fortnight and involve military units along the Danube frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Danube
Vienna
Krema
Death by Own Action In Dental Chair
Cardiff on Tuesday reports a 35 year old Anglesey dentist feared skin disease, sealed his mouth with plaster, and committed death by his own action using his anaesthetic apparatus in the surgery chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Anglesey
Banker in Early Life of Pirie Resident Pickhaver
Mr Thoms Pickhaver, longtime Pirie resident in banking and on the waterfront, died at age 86 years 10 months. He served with Union Bank in Laura Prospect Adelaide and Broken Hill, later moved to Pirie as manager for a family business, and was known for penmanship, sport involvement, and wide community ties in Port Pirie and Norwood. He married Elizabeth Clare Nosenthal and was associated with the wharf and various local enterprises, including a store in Clare and the Sportman's Arms Hotel. His life balanced banking, hotel work, and a love of cricket and birds, with a famous inscribed hat among his possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms Pickhaver
Pike Hosyihil
Han Ben
Pirie
Bei Mont
Mekhaver
Apt
Dickhayer
Outer Port
Plokhaver
Union Bank
Laura
Prospect
Adelaide
Daniel Keneally
Ater Bi Rune Mallyons, Limited
Farmers’ Union
Lauri
Tat
Port Adelaid
Wil
Iisfiels
Tive
Bever
Lars Fack
Pickhaver
Mowata
Basil
Mickhayer Link
Nitin
Mired Muliyon
Adelaide Piekhavir
Abattoirs Cost Revised for Pirie Town Council
The Export Abattoirs Board manager informed Pirie town council of a revised estimate of 52,000 pounds for erecting efficient abattoirs, based on weekly slaughter levels. A public meeting on the proposal is set for June 14, and Woolworths Limited has applied to sell fireworks May 17 to 24 for Empire Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manager of Export Abattoirs Board
Pirie Town
Pirie
Ald. L. H. Davis
Woolworths Limited
First Solomontown Scout Group
2Ight
Scout Hall
Solo Montown
Ald. Whelan
Prince's Park
A. H. Rieschick
Wledrigal En- Ringer
Pirie Wife Delights in Japan After Four Months Abroad
Mrs Newbery, wife of Leading Aircraftman Fred Newbery of Pirie West, recounts four months in Japan. She praises the country while noting harsh housing in Iwakuni, the presence of two Japanese maids earning about £7 10s weekly, and the limited recreation for enlisted men. She cites exchange losses, cheaper silks, and strenuous conditions for families with children, plus a remarkable tale of a temple rope made from voluminous hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesye
Japaa
Mr. Newbery
Iwakuni
Japan
Emong
Farewell Cheers For Princess Elisabeth And Duke Of Edinburgh
Paris crowds cheered Princess Elisabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh as they left from the British Embassy for le Bourget Aerodrome. They boarded a Viking airliner bound for Britain, ending a royal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Elisabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
le Bourget
Britain
Pirie News Roundup and Local Appointments
Brig Moten visits Pirie for infantry recruitment as 27th Battalion office duties begin. Mr McLeod to manage Wallaroo branch. Lieut Comdr Ian McDonald to England then Sydney carrier service. DL Richards presided at Pirie Courts. Town council holds meeting with multiple officials listed. social visit by Rail waymen’s Pennant Tennis Association. Mrs Bartlett to depart for Perth. Local hospital notes include several surgical and medical ward updates. infant Rosemary Bessen in children's ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. d. Moten
Pirie
K. D. McLeod
Savings Bank of South Australia
Wallaroo
Ian HL McDonald
Navy Office
Melbourne
England
Hmas
Kanimble
Wil
Australia
Sydney
DL Richards
M. M. B. Middleton
Ald
C. L
L. HL Davis
A. A
Pirie Hospital
Noel Slater
Ellen Street
Gordon
Waters
Falconer Street
Clark, Carrier
Pirie West
A. J. HL Lynett
Terrace
Ray
Harry Bessen
Port Germein
Labour Conf speech calls for higher output at Bearborough
London reports that Herbert Morrison urged the Labor Party conference to increase production rather than squeeze capitalists. He warned against underestimating the bill and said leaders must be responsible, not merely missionaries, as the party faces tough economic realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
ING
Herbert Morrison
Council
Labor Party
Bearborough
Morrison
Army appoints Dr P Kingstey Norris to lead Army Medical Services
Belgrade reports Dr P Kingstey Norris is named Directors General of Army Medical Services and will hold the rank of major general with a 2000 pound annual salary and a 500 pound gratuity. In the same dispatch, ten Yugoslav former officials convicted of treason are executed for sabotage and postwar espionage for an unnamed Western power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Kingstey Norris
Army Medical Services
Belgrade
Melbourne solicitor Snowball faces large deficiency
Forty unpaid creditors attended a Melbourne meeting to hear a statement of affairs showing a deficiency of 31290 pounds in the firm Snowball and Kaufman of Collins street. Unsecured creditors totalled 44255 pounds. assets 12964 pounds. Snowball admitted the business was not sound when he took over in 1928 and, after adverting to crushing interest, proposed voluntary assignment under bankruptcy law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
William Fitzgerald Snowball
Snowball and Kaufman
Collins Street
Tne
Snowball
Caution Urged In Street Lighting Extensions
In Pirie Town Council proceedings engineer A H Rieschiels urged deferring new street lights due to high demand for house connections, material shortages, and transformer delays. He warned costs rise with each light and proposed delaying until supply from smelters improves, listing estimated costs for three light locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
A. H. Rieschiels
Owag
Knapman Amd
Murdoch
Leon Amd
Tay
Ronald Street
Ald
Lm, Davis
J. W. P. Oates
Rivschick
Hiefer
Strees
Eviction Order Made In Pirie Local Court
In Pirie West, Duncan Bernie Munro applied for an eviction against tenant Frederick V. Sandery. Munro claimed joint ownership and needed the four room house for his family, with the Whyalla residence sold and attempts to relocate failing. Sandery said he learned of the sale late, had no prior market notice, and sought time to build with a cooperative society. The court declined to grant an eviction order at this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DL. Richards
Pirie
Duncan Bernie Munro
Tummell Street
Pirie West
Frederick V. Sandery
West Ter
Race
Pirie West Extension
Innes
S.J. Ware
Munro
Sabbery
Whyall
Pisle
Whyalla
Frederice Vincent Sandery
Hel
Port Pirie
Aly
Garden's Evidence Disputed in Timber Deal Case
Sydney reports in Daplinghirst Quarter Sessions reveal John R. Donovan recounts that Garden had not seen Ward on December 3, 1945. John Smith Ganon, aged 65, is accused of forgery linked to £3000 given as the minister's share in a £50,000 Guinea timber deal, with details disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Conelllarun
John R. Donovan
B.J. Ward
Daplinghirst
Ward
John Smith Ganon
Mearns
Sydney Gas Strike Ends in Sydney Amid Labor Tension
Sydney bus strike ended today as gasworkers feared a mass meeting decision. Restoration of service was expected within four hours after the halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Gas
Sydney
Home League Shield Awarded to Pirie Corps at Social Event
A Home League Shield, presented by Commissioner J. Evan Smith, was awarded to Pirie Corps during a Florence social afternoon. Mrs. Parker received the trophy on behalf of the Pirie branch, with Mrs. M. M. B. Middle of the press presenting remarks. Eleanor Birgus, the fire mayoress, unveiled the bouquet. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Guthhowlet Mew, and Sister Daphne Frimms, among others. songs were sung by Madame Guikberlet, Price, Dawson, and Flonei, followed by afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvator Army
J. Evan Smith
Cn Itayal
Add
Setterfeld
Pirie Corps
Florence Sney
Sis
Parker
The
Home League
M. M. B. Middle
Snierpress
League
Moedames Guikberlet
Price, Dawson
Vind Fyonei
Weather and temp glimpses from daily report
Inconsistent data shows sun rise and set times, several city temperatures such as Adelaide 61.6 Melbourne 8 Sydney iT Perth 83 Brisbane 70 Hobart 61, and general forecast hints scattered showers across central grid south Hasler districts with mostly fine elsewhere. Moderate to strong wind noted, cool daytime temperatures expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomor
Capital City
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Hasler
Ovean
Siche
Sean
Threadgold Memorial Fund Reaches 25 Pounds Total
The Threadgold Memorial Fund now totals over 25 pounds, with suggestions that a permanent WHI memorial be established in honor of the late Mr and Mrs W H Threadgold. Collectors report latest figures show 230 acknowledged pledges plus 20 from Backatony and Meschke, bringing the total to 2540.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Threadgold Memorial Fund
W. HL. Threagold
Pirie
Amufeelinn
Recorder” Ofice
G. W. Schote
Backatony & Meschke
Jackie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ibn Saud
Acre
Ainy
Tel Aviv
Daw
Scott
Yar Wade
Tater Haganah
Aycofne
Reiler
WATS
Auxiliary Territorial Service
Nuvi
Att Ae Pune
Marisa
Impien
Eddie
Wyatt Earp
Voloum
Hoopers
Hooper
Pirie Man
Evis
Lamshed
Sat
Virgo
Thomas Pickhaver
Pirean
Witera
Pirie Council
Abattois
DL. Key and Son
Thal
Teleovstians
Cy. Clarke
E. Cooper
Dr. Clarke
Oales
A Rutgers
Mary-Eye Street
Whelan
Birrell
Rutgers
Drs. Blucher
Outes Ik
Parks and Highways Committee
Ellen
Norman Streets
David Street
Degenhirdt
Ellendale
Wherman
Princess
Mr. Morrison
Tewmt
Garden
Threadgold
IvoRy
Ver
Malvern Star Valve
Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
Alexander Street
Florence Street
Topckt Eee
Rte
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!