31 May 1950
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
1
A terse notice signals an imminent Australian statement on Malaya aid and involvement. The fragment hints at a broader political and colonial context with mentions of allied nations, security postures, and potential military or advisory roles. The text references international figures and places, suggesting a formal government briefing.
Canberra Tuesday a special committee in the House of Representatives today discussed creating a uniform traffic code for all Australia. Prime Minister Mengtes proposed a plan to modernize traffic laws to regulate speed for vehicles including motorcycles and reduce hazards on roads. The committee aims to harmonize rules across states and territories.
BRISBANE Tuesday reports Porson suffers from Buerger's disease and could lose a leg if he continues to smoke. Dr S Redd, a Melbourne superintendent, adds concern as a medical conference today discusses the issue and urges smoking cessation to prevent limb loss.
In Canberra the Workers Federation voiced opposition to a dissolution bill aimed at removing a general secretary, J. Healy, amid a deputation to Labor officials including Mr. Holt. The federation pressed its views on the proposed measure before parliament.
In Canberra on Tuesday Prime Minister Menzies dismissed as untrue circulating rumors that the Australian Government planned any immediate appreciation of The pattie and related fiscal actions. The remarks aimed to quell speculation over government moves on currency and industry policy.
Three day holiday period reports a high death toll with multiple fatalities. The article notes numerous identifications and a forward count approaching 256 infected or fatally affected, with 33 already frowned upon. Police and local authorities are cited as tracking remaining victims and memorializing the deceased.
Retiring vice chairman Mr H C Pike spoke on Pirie BHAS Employes' Plant and Sports Association moving into a crucial period after annual meeting. He predicted the club will save costs and expand welfare work as it seeks a club licence. Mrs Pike and Mr Sly spoke on his pending Adelaide office role and valued his service.
During a Port Ge melt Methodist Ladies Guild meeting officers were elected including president E Deutscher and vice presidents L Hender and A Hulchick, with M Shaw as secretary and Q Broadbear as treasurer. Also BLAS Employes Picnic and Sports Association elected leaders M L Bullieu patron A d Keast view-patron F A Green president and others. scholarship fund committee announced with J Burs and RE Velteh among execs.
Coaches Jobson Sligwood and Pos Ur select 30 players for a Monwatkal Ovid trial week. Notable names include Cocaine Redan Buyeeti Ven Richt Jouve Nurton Schapel Walker Lawlor Davidaou Meteod Nurton Eguyr Simpson Wiskat Atkins Green Jolly Cunningham Kershaw Lenn Lema Price Madigatt Goodwin Gonivity Baker Obs Suigwoud and others as trial participants with Joby son caplati leading.
Mr. E. G. Doyle, a mechanic, was admitted to Pirie Hospital for observation after a garage pit accident. He was struck on the neck by a falling car block collapse and rendered unconscious. condition to be monitored.
On Monday morning suspects tried to force entries at the shops of W Riddle and Engstrom on Alexander Street. Riddle’s premises show a burst bolt and missing padlock with latch damage. Engstrom’s front door padlock was removed with a bent barrel lock and damaged wood near the night latch.
The Plex Town Council hears from N B Cooper inspectors on sewer service strain, noting 3600 services to manage and extreme maintenance difficulty. A Labour manufacturers letter warns eight-person septic crews are scarce, risking delays in upgrades and repairs.
A fragmented local weather snippet reports sunrise and sunset times, temperatures across several cities including Adelaide and Perth, and barometer readings. It notes ongoing rain in the eastern portion of the state with generally fine conditions elsewhere and easterly winds set to ease as a front moves through tomorrow.
An obituary notice recalls Ted “Duggy” Walker who passed away recently. The family, including sister-in-law Betty and relatives Darryl and Woynn Hievay, is informed of the funeral arrangements.
Yeading Society members are requested to attend the funeral for their late secretary James Joseph Madigan. The service leaves St Mark's Church today at 3 o'clock for the Catholic portion at Port Pirie Cemetery, P.M. McBrid?
Lost and found type of notice lists items including a lady's Pearley ryde 2 Bilen and a Ford f, with rewards offered for return. Fragmented details mention locations Pirie West and Cockburn street, a date range, and a general plea to contact this office. The garbled text references a brown kid glove and a stray item near Hopkins strom.
A distorted report quotes Henry Walkier discussing a peaceful substitute for conflict. He advocates reducing armaments by 40 percent and using UN funds to aid development in backward regions, aiming for long-term global peace.
Rain in Pirie district over the past days boosts wheat growers and pastoralists. From 4:30 am Sunday to last night 186 points were recorded at Pirie Post Office, with up to 89 ms yesterday morning. D C Terme notes district benefits, with falls of one to two inches improving prospects. seeding already underway and expected steady stock feed in three weeks.
The Baguio conference, ending after five days, closed with a valedictory address by Gen. Carlos Romulo. He thanked the seven participating nations of Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific, saying peoples of Asia and all mankind are now indebted for their constructive work.
Clifford Samuel Lampre, 23, of near Port Germein, charged with driving while intoxicated. Found guilty and fined £90 plus £76 costs, 14 days in default, three month driving licence disqualification. He crashed a bed car into a bridge and later into stationary railway racks on Pirie Street. extensive vehicle damage. Mounted-Constable C B Giffen prosecuted.
In Pirie Police Court John Alexander McQuillan of Keswick Military Barracks faced charges for driving without due care on Main road Solomontown and for lacking a current licence. Judge W Giles and Mr A Sjostrom noted uncertainty about whether the truck driver could be seen in time to avoid collision as cars crowded the scene. McQuillan claimed his WA licence was valid in SA. The case reflects disputed signals and vehicle proximity near Pirie Police Station.
Pirie Town Council pressed Premier Playford to back a contractor’s bid to erect temporary prefabricated homes to ease Pirie’s housing shortage. The SA Housing Trust warned the project would be too small and could delay permanent housing, yet council urged early action and asked the Premier to reconsider the tender and its implications.
Ernest Enoch Hobbs a 90 year old wood merchant of Jeffery Street Solomontown was sentenced by Mr Justice Abbott in the Criminal Court to two years imprisonment after being bound over on Mary 28 for a charge involving a firearm in an incident where a shot was fired near a Lady Rochie and potential harm was feared. The judge noted the restraint of applying firearms and did not disclose the full motive at trial.
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