29 May 1950
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 29, 1950
Page
1
The report notes equipment for fuelling wholly or partly oil fired locomotives is being erected in Pirie South railway yards near Uecoal Fantry. Between broad and narrow gauge lines, it will serve both sections and authorities could not indicate completion dates.
A mixed field contested a 10 mile road race with cyclists in A and B grade divisions. F Bairstow led the A grade action, while other riders faced a tight finish in the B grade event. The meet featured Pink Cycle Club presence and standard road race pacing.
The report lists evening to morning light times and temperatures across several cities. Adelaide Sydney Brisbane Hobart and others show temperatures ranging from 49 to 71 degrees with a trend toward clearer spells but with early showers and squally west to southwest winds. The barometer readings and wind conditions indicate a temporary fine spell with west to southwest fronts approaching and seas becoming moderately rough.
Sunday dawned with fears of a putsch day as Communist Youths marched in Berlin. Eastern and Western police cooperated on the mid city boundary while heavy rain discouraged Western anti-Communists from joining, soaking the 74 year old President Pieck as the half million demonstrators passed.
Kuala Lumpur reports a stepped up Malaya campaign against Communist guerrillas. Sir Harold Briggs, Director of Operations, plans an all-out drive across Johore and the country. British ministers visit as police repel eight arrests amid security alerts and clashes with suspected bands.
Announcement by SN Avery general manager of Shell Company of Australia says Shell Queensland Development Pty Ltd has started drilling a deep test well 100 miles south of Springsure railhead from Rockhampton. The project, begun in 1940, aims to probe geological structures with preparatory work completed and fuel, water, and electricity available for workers.
Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin reports Harry Gold a 39 year old chemist held on wartime espionage charges says he is insane for betraying secrets to Russia. He claims penitence and vows to help the community while offering to tell all he knows, possibly naming agents by code numbers.
The Excelsior Band began its season with a concert at Pirie Town Hall featuring Marinella and a sternly balanced program conducted by Pont Bolleng. Principal solos highlighted bass, cornet, and percussion with praise for tone, ensemble, and the conductor’s precise timing.
W.Housiis Kapuila sustained a broken nose while playing against Wanderers at the drill hall ground yesterday afternoon. After treatment at Pirie Hospital he returned to finish the game. Mr Cousitie sits as a member of the new division of St John Ambulance Brigade.
An unstable transcript discusses a proposed blacklist linked to loyalty and treason. Evatt and Lavatt Cains Lewikey are cited amid claims a public branding would label disloyal citizens as traitors, with fears of punishment and political repression under wartime measures.
The Federated Ironworkers Association faced internal critique as leaders supported a union stance against a World Federation of Trade Unions conference. The national secretary Mr Thornton was cited for attending expenses without union member consent, prompting a call for new officers as he had not returned by Tuesday.
London reports that Britain accepted an Egyptian proposal to evacuate troops from Egypt pending a ceasefire agreement. Sources close to the Egyptian government quote Reuters saying the plan followed a recent Egyptian note on tensions between the two nations and British responses.
Adams claimed the Moonta Open title in a tightly contested final round, finishing with a strong score as rivals posted solid rounds. The event featured players such as Aubin and others in close competition, with leaders exchanging gains through the morning and late play.
Waterson and White win the Bullock Trophy at Liriy in a three grade event. Low handicappers showed strong form with Waterson scoring 78 and 44 to secure A grade victory while other top players posted solid rounds as the contest unfolded.
In a Trophy Round contest titled Three Associates Tie In Trophy Round, participants named include Cole bein Mousa Mf Mute Der Ste and Kern ae Beas with others such as Linn, Od, and Sutton competing. The results reference multiple names and affiliations, highlighting a joint effort and notable performances across the field.
About 170 attendees including Vive "Recorder" medallists and at least eight former Propriety captains gathered at Shiftworkers Hall for a nostalgic reunion. Guests from Naracoorte, Adelaide, Port Augusta, and Whyalla listened to tributes, recalled World War I service, and urged current players to uphold club honor in association football.
A government representative from South Australia will visit Pirie on Wednesday to address attendees. The visit follows his participation in London at the Privy Council appeal concerning the Chifley government's plan to nationalise private banks. The event will focus on his hearings discussion and its implications for local readers.
Ir Flam e Hospital Patient My. HK, a challenger from Gertrude street in Pirie, has been admitted to the surgical ward of Pirie Hospital.
Police say three high school youths and a 16-year-old boy implicated in the May 12 killing of store clerk Cabra during a hold-up. Thomas C. Cook 17 allegedly fired the lethal shot. Byris 15 drove the getaway car. Muriel Vier Dawis 17 aided the crime.
Melbourne seamen meet and back union executive action calling for an eight hour stoppage on May 74 while denouncing loggers for stopping work. The gathering also condemns the call for militant unions to protest the Dissolution Bill and notes the Age coal ship sailing to Newcastle.
Sydney report says J Healy federal secretary of the Waterside Workers Federation warns the government to keep hands off union affairs. He claims any act against officials would place the burden on Prime Minister Menzies and dictate how ships are worked at Australian ports.
A truck and four scooters were stolen from Pirie streets on Saturday night but recovered later. The truck, owned by Mr Peter Athanasos of Nels, was taken from Florence street and found on Wandershaft road the same night. A motor cycle owned by Mr MG McBride of Hundred of Pirie was stolen from Ellen street and found abandoned on Ware Hertowit road yesterday morning.
Canberra reports government talks to swap Australian wool wheat and other primary produce for Japanese supplies including alloy, copper, tinplate and foods. Senator O Sullivan, Minister of Trade and Customs, announced on the Advance Australia broadcast that allowances for imports from hard currency countries would be eased as funds permit.
Maxwell Rogers a 43 year old driver of Glenely was charged in Adelaide Police Court with storing and selling furniture items alleged to be financed by Industrial Acceptance Corp Ltd. The case cites a hire purchase arrangement with Rogers paying about one third of the price before selling the items at an auction in Pirie.
Four teams failed to score in a Pirie Women’s Hockey matinee on Saturday. Crystal Brook’s one goal came in A grade where Old Scholars’ forwards worked well but were undone by their strong defense. several players stood out for both sides as the match details show.
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