19 May 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1952
Page
1
Text fragment mentions weekend activities and a Saturday event with unclear terms. Names and places are unreadable, but the passage points to planned activities and dates around the weekend. The tone suggests a community brief or schedule note from a local newspaper.
Hopkins was the top scorer in Pirie Small Bore Club practice yesterday as sixteen members competed. Scores show Hopkins 75, 78, and 100 with 160 aggregates. DeGraality and others posted 160s, while the field included Mrs. Davies, Miss Lane, and several named shooters. A future competition is planned for Sundays at the club, with the roster listing numerous members and attendees.
Waterside workers across Australia hold mass meetings tomorrow to decide on continuing the overtime ban. Waterside Workers Federation leaders will seek public support to sustain the ban while aiming to avoid a direct challenge to the High Court or Arbitration Courts. Secret Sydney talks between union and government officials lasted two hours with recommendations to be kept confidential. The federal minister called the waterfront situation critical as industrial tensions rise amid marginal rates questions.
PANMUNJOM Sunday negotiators in Korea met for four minutes as Communists renewed accusations against the United Nations command of atrocities and bloody violence. The brief session followed earlier protests by the Communist side over alleged UN misconduct.
A garbled report from Washington suggests Uruman predicted a Democrat victory in the upcoming November elections. The text references isolationist backlash against Republicans and notes a focus on foreign affairs within the party.
Francis wins the golf trophy after knockout rounds at Mimxatom Park in a weekend event. The mixed division featured several matches, with results listed including Morris 6/3 over Proset and Sherwin 4 up.
A Perth town collision on Wardang Street Pirie West involved a car driven by Arthur Leste Burgess and a vehicle by Hilliold Hill. Mrs Burgess, injured with bruised back and shock, was taken to hospital after medical aid at the scene. Constables Kennedy and Price reported the incident.
Virtus defeated Dite Soccer Aswortas 2 0 with two fine goals from Virtus attackers. Don Labusse and goalie Don DeGiglio starred for Virtus, while We Gio and Ty We Gio impressed in midfield. F. Au-Wome showed potential on the left wing, and S. Alexander kept the defense solid.
Readable lines show St Mark's and Solomontown teams posting high scores with multiple players named for top performances. Schools including Grade AI and BI High School register strong totals as Ramblers and others tally double digits.
The fragment notes a South Australian Teachers union event held Saturday. It mentions Barbour and a former member of the department who retired after long service. The readable lines are garbled and lack clear names or dates.
A two night residency by the Kangaroos on Pageant company visits Pirie Theatre Guild for a performance series. Miss Mary McMalon will lead 17 juveniles as the troupe presents The Varieties with proceeds benefiting city playgrounds and Solomontayn Beach. The visit garners support from local volunteers and raises funds for youth programs.
A sedan struck the rear of a stationary semi trailer on the Northern Highway near Win street yesterday evening. Three men died at the scene and two were seriously injured. The deceased were identified as First Multan Chapel, Trak Samiel thins, and Dutait Karlie Von. A local football match between Till forward and linchester teams was mentioned.
Reportedly mixed reactions emerge in New York as U S oil strike policy draws varied responses. Readers note garbled references and unclear details surrounding the decision and its immediate impact.
Australian Police Minister Mendies held a meeting with the embassy in Washington yesterday. He prepared for talks with United States government leaders on security and policy, signaling early discussions on bilateral cooperation.
Mrs Frances Scholl of Pine West reports shocking food conditions in England after 38 years in Australia. She notes week pay, rationing, and limited basics versus wartime Australia, praising Germany’s rebuilding yet observing peaceful life under British control and limited shortages.
The mission at Heney area churches draws large attendance with three Masses each morning and evening sessions. About 100 children attend the early Masses, rising to 200 for the later ones, with first week averages around 250 attendees including families. Baby-sitting and a children's choir accompany services as Legionary of Mary volunteers assist, inviting local Catholics to join.
A damaged cathedral shows evidence of a major fire with charred pews and stained glass while parishioners plan rebuilding. Clergy, parishioners, and volunteers organize to assist Catholics, with large crowds expected next Sunday and space for 1,008 people.
A historical letter to the editor criticizes local health restrictions and licensing delays. Authors urge fair treatment for a new business owner, urging councilors to give him a chance and defend public health rules with practical common sense. Readers call for transparency and better access to public entertainment venues.
In Port Pirie's report the author questions the ethics of state lotteries, contrasting South Australia with other states. It cites hospital admission refusals, government funding to hospitals, and medical advocacy for lottery reform. The piece references figures, parliamentary names, and public figures debating a referendum on lottery policy.
Gas tariffs rise at Pirie with a 5/8 increase, setting new rates from Wednesday. The price per thousand cubic feet and monthly service readouts shift, with adjustments to storage, refrigeration, and boiler fuel costs. The Metropolitan and Solomantown subsidies, plus related charges, influence the final consumer rate, while overall gas costs rise amid plant efficiency concerns and past cost components.
Mire Messenger, a nursing sister with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, spoke at a Pirie branch Red Cross meeting in modern Japan themes. Mr. A Maupl offered thanks and presented a bouquet. 23 members attended. A delegate to Adelaide was chosen to farewell Lay Norrie. funds and repairs discussed for Red Cross work.
The fragment outlines a mixed set of niche measurements and a weather forecast brief. It mentions times, temperatures, and numbers alongside a forecast of showers, gusty winds, and gale force moments, with general expectations for moderate winds and rough patches in exposed areas.
Stuart and two others lead as Old Scholars press, Crystal Brook and Altonville clash in a high school hockey meet. Detailed goal scorers include Stuart, Warner, Armstrong and Lythgoe with Old Scholars’ defense tested by a strong system. Best players feature Stuart, Warner, and Rutilison. Crystal Brook claims six goals while Altonville scores four.
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