Coal board probes miners claims in Sydney talks
In Sydney the Joint Coal Board intervened in miners unions log of claims with proposals aimed at settlement. A decision by the parties is expected this week with a further conference planned next Monday and the Miners Federation central council likely to decide tomorrow. Secrecy surrounds the board's plan including bonuses for coal produced and pillar extraction payments, plus a long service lay on the 35 hour week claim. The board is said to favor a tribunal for that issue. In Wellington the Labour Party endorsed a national referendum on conscription by a landslide. Prime Minister Fraser signaled support for the referendum if the government moves ahead.
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Sydney
Joint Coal Board
Paries
Central Council of
The
Miners Federation
Siviet
Coal Board
Peter Fraser
Chinese Nationalists vow last stand to defend Shanghai
Shanghai reports unshakable Kuomintang resolve to defend the city to the last man. Fang Chin, top local KMT leader, emphasizes readiness as thousands of troops move toward Woosung. Nationalist operations in Kaochiao pause a Red attempt to sever lifelines, while artillery and air units silence Communist guns on the western perimeter. Refugees flood Zikamei as areas near Hungjao and Woosung endure bombardment. An American hospital ship evacuates Americans from south China. Hong Kong evacuees confirm Riangnan dockyards blown and river craft destroyed. Australia urged to aid Hong Kong’s defense. Britain’s prestige tied to Shanghai’s fate.
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Shanghai
Fang Chin
Woosung
Kaochiao
Paotung
Whanepou River
Zikamei
Hungjao
Pacific Fleet
Hongkong
Tokio
South China
A Tokio-Hatched Stunt In Canberra
Canberra reports a Tokio-hatched stunt as Mr Calwell comments on an exclusive interview about the Gamboa case. He says the Philippine Parliament disposed of the question and he aimed to tell the United States the true story through one of its own. The government views the Gamboa case as closed.
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Gamboa
Bennett seeks world title fight in Australia clash in Sydney or Melbourne
Elley Bennett aims for a world title fight if champion Masuel Littiz refuses a bout in Australia. Snowy Hill, Bennett's trainer, says Stadiums Ltd. will try to lure Ortiz to Australia. if not, Bennett plans a self-arranged title bid. Bennett to face Cecil Schoonmaker, world No. 2, in a return bout after June 30 in Sydney or Melbourne.
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Brisbane
Kivomett
Amtantsight
Uerica
Masuel Littiz
Australia
Snowy” Hill
Bennett
Stadiums Ltd
Ortiz
Elley
Cecil Schoonsuaker
Sydney
Melbourne
Syd, Twy
Weather and sunrise times for today and tomorrow
The report lists lighting up times and sunrises for today and tomorrow, local and capital city temperatures, barometer readings, and a forecast of scattered showers mainly along the coast and hills. Winds are light to moderate with seas slight to moderate.
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Capital City
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Gamboa Determined to Take Case to United Nations
Cpl. Lorenzo Gamboa said he is more determined than ever to take his case to the United Nations. He plans to leave for Lake Success after his current U S duty in Japan ends around August 3. He intends to seek help from Mrs. Roosevelt, asserting a violation of the United Nations Charter.
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Tokio
Cpl
Lorenzo Gamboa
Calwell
United Nations
Lake Success
United States
Japan
Cpl. Gamboa
Jeaner Roosevelt
United It
Messal Gin. Mackliar
United States Army
Exacting YWCA Diploma Seeks Well-Rounded Citizens
A detailed YWCA program trains girls 13 to 18 for a diploma requiring 22 competencies and at least 12 months of effort. The curriculum covers home management, cooking, child care, manners, government knowledge, and public speaking, with mothers’ certification of homemaking skills and camp-tested cooking. A junior group for ages nine begins, with instructors training from older sisters and local helpers.
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Wille Young Women's Christian Association
Jan Edwards
Heather Ireland
Coral Ziepes
Mavis Crossman
Joy Lane
Marlene Wait
Beverley Richand
Dawn Warman
Jand Janet Grocke
Quagmire Track at Strathalbyn Trotting Meeting
Strathalbyn Trotting Club faced wintry conditions with intermittent rain making the track a quagmire. Radiant Chief narrowly beat Strettawah in the Valley Stakes, with a mile rate near 2.28. Multiple heats showed slow times and muddy riders as circuits unfolded.
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Adelaide
Strathalbyn Trotting Club
Radiant Chief
Brillant Trotter Strettawah
Bool Boy
J. Willett
Dennis Derby
Oro Clit
Callington
K. Webstern
Walla
Hartley
MIRAY
R. Wise
Fantastic
Salem
J. Messenger
Findon's Image
Nevada
Tongs Jamieson
Choir mission highlights from Melbourne visit in Adelaide
Dr A Heyoud Mok of Methodise College Melbourne conducted a composite choir in Cen na Misiun praising the quick response of choristers. Dr Wood noted hands free conducting, urged focus on words and mood, and stressed training and enthusiasm among mothers for better choral singing. He praised evergreen hymns and two part harmony for children. The Crusade tour continues across Kadina Strathalbyn Murray Bridge Naracoorte Mount Gambier Millicent Gawler Clare Jamestown Port Augusta and Crystal Brook with 1000 miles traveled. The 400 girl students training at his college are featured with 1500 selected voices in October outreach.
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Monlay
Sue Yorke Peninsula
A. Heyoud
Methodise
Laurie’ ‘College
Melbourne
Cenna Misiun
Wassary
Lr. Wood
Australia
Sears Age
Wood
L. J. Pryor
Kadina
Anassed Ehairs
Elder Hall
Adelaide
Strathalbya
Murray Bridge
Naracoorte
Mount Gambier
Millicent
Fie
Gawler
Clare
Jamestown
Port Augusta
Crystal Brook
Pire
Wesley Church
Norwood
Maughan Church
Pirie Street
Tuli
Royal Philharmonic Choir
ABS Symphony Orchestra
Unlawful Possession Alleged in Pirie Court
In Pirie Police Court yesterday Robert William Krahnert of Afford road Solo montown faced a charge of unlawful possession of 12 gallons of petrol on April 24. He pleaded not guilty, represented by B J Warren, with Merrett prosecuting. Evidence was presented and the magistrate adjourned the case until this morning, expressing a wish to have the petrol produced.
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D. L. Richards
Pirie
Robert William Krahnert
Afford Road
Solomontown
J. Warren
Set. B
Merrett
Record Attendance At St Silas Ball At Crystal Brook
A record attendance marked the St Silas Church debutante ball at Crystal Brook. Debutantes entered with miniature attendants, pink floral posies, and pink ribbons while Mrs Fisher escorted the debutantes. Mr Middleton and Mrs Middleton received the guests as the Ambassadors Orchestra played. Supper followed, served by St Silas ladies, with Mrs Munday and Miss E Greig as joint secretaries.
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Church of England
Crystal Brook
Fisher
M. M. B. Middleton
Pirle
M Baker
Janice Beautyman
Marianne Bryden
Heather Govan
Judith Buley
Edna
G. Haskard
Middleton
Mesdames Fisher
E. Gunn
R. H. Dunsford
Ambassadors Orchestra
St. Silas’ Church
B, Munday
E. Greig
Dickman and Murdock Win Brook Golf Match
W Dickman and D Murdock won a four ball event at Crystal Brook Golf Club, with results including 6 up in decisive play. Other notable pairings and scores labeled a busy competition, featuring many players in singles and pair formats and concluding with A Colman elected vice captain to replace Mrs Fy Treloars.
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McLeod
L. Eddy
EJ Murray
Coyle
Bay Tan
Eam
Aoe
Thomas
E. Dimsford
Mefeod
TF Trum
O'S
OP Newstt
A. Colman
Fy Treloars
John Heller Remembered As Longtime Smelters Worker In District
John Heller, a veteran of 40 years in the smelters and longshoreman service, died after a life spanning early naval days in England and coastwise trade before settling in the district in 1906. He married Myrtle Handberg in 1908 and left behind a large family with five sons and three daughters, several known in sport. His funeral at Pirie Cemetery was led by Rev. A. Gowans with pallbearers from Buffs Lodge and Smelters workmates.
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Howesitet
Fys
Heller
Wits
Bort Germein
John Heller
Jimi
England
Royal Naval Reserve
Atlantic
America
Marian
Vera
Australia
Beuseen
Smeliu's
Old Sailor Gang Uider
Phat Brandt
Pirie
Varting
Kingston Park
Leller
Use Baffalo
Druids
Bei Proprietary
Myrtle Ava Handberg
Hetlee
Lori Ii
Hetlur
Thoehildren
Jack
Doug
Bert
Max
Bob
Gaver
Lee Burry
Adeaides
Diamghr
Margaret
Piri
Rev
A. Gowans
Messrs. G. Baldwin
F. Jacobsen
C Rontaunay
Buffs Lodge
T. Hird
A. Rushton
B. Donovan
Smelters
Far East Treaty Stance At Canberra and Potsdam Talks
British officials at the Big Four indicate Britain will keep all Commonwealth interests in Far East settlement. US delegates discussed Russia’s reply on the Japanese peace treaty and the possible inclusion of China in the Council of Foreign Ministers, with Vyshinsky hinting at drafting plans grounded in Potsdam terms.
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Paris
Nealing
Britain
Far East
Canberra
United States
Russia
Potsdam
China
Council of Foreign Ministers
M. Vyshinsky
Y M C A Delegates to Attend South Australia Conference at Broken Hill
A. E. Arnold Thorn ton and possibly other board members will represent Pirie Young Men's Christian Association at the South Australian Y M C A regional conference to be held in Broken Hill from June 1 to 3. Adelaide Peterborough and senior Hill associations will also be represented. On the final day delegates will tour the mine surface works. At Pirie Hospital patients George Featherston is improving after a serious illness. H. S. Fawcett and Col Woinman expect to be out of bed in a day or so. G. Kruse is making progress after eight weeks and A. J. Maxted was up yesterday. Cy. J. W. PB Oates is convalescing after a serious illness.
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Mes.ts
E. Arnold
Thornton
Pire Young Men's Chriatmas Association
Broken Hill
Wid
Adelaide
Peterborough
Seuior Hill
George Featherston
Calvary Hospital
Pirie Hospital
Siessrs
Fawcett
Col Woinman
G. Kruse
A. J. Maxted
Cy. J. W. PB. Oates
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Wellington
New Zealand Labor Party
Yminal
Riangnan
Abr
Hughes
M.pla
United Imperial Navy and Army Veterans’ Association
South African Soldiers’ Association
Rukeig
Labor Party
W. M. Hughes
Mar
MR. Calwell
Tuesda
Elley Bennett
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth
Prince Charles
Hooper
Adeaide
Genoa
Norman Street
Port Pirie
Vel
Y.w.ca
Strathalbyn
Valley Stakes
Brook
St. Silas
W. Dickman
D. Murdock
Yicu
Eer
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