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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1948
Page
1
Canberra reports a cabinet decision to cut petrol rations from October by 20 percent for private cars and 10 percent for other users. The move aims to align private car petrol use with mileage needs while building aviation fuel reserves for the RAAF Navy and civil aviation amid a dire supply situation.
In Pirie Police Court Judge D L Richards dealt with breaches of Lights on Vehicles and Motor Traffic Acts. Edward James Johns and A James Bar ratt were fined for riding unlighted bicycles. Others faced fines for failing to report accidents or for vehicle offences including unregistered trucks and failing to yield. Several defendants cited costs and witness fees in the proceedings.
In Pirie Police Court, D L Richards reserved judgment on a case against Stephen John Button charged with driving a motor vehicle carelessly on The Terrace Pirie West on July 16. Witnesses Power Lynch and Briderson testified of a collision with Button’s truck as Button claimed to have seen a stopping motorcycle headlamp and misread signals. Details note Button’s buckboard approach from Norman Street and unclear vehicle positions, with testimonies about the late night incident and the lorry’s location near Ellen Street.
Singapore byline says police in Batu Gajah near Tooh arrested two men after an engagement in which one terrorist was killed. They are suspected in the murder of Baden Powell Wills, an Australian tin miner slain near Trench on August 12. Earlier, two militants were wounded in a gun battle in Baling, and three armed Chinese killed a Chinese headman in Selangor’s Pantai district.
The Federal Cabinet appointed Mr Hannaberry as Commonwealth Railways Commissioner, replacing Mr G. A. Gahai from November 7. Hannaberry, chief civil engineer, has acted as assistant commissioner since January, following a recommendation by Minister Jonson.
Labor party members debated appealing to the Privy Council over the Bligh Court banking decision but were told by Acting Attorney-General Sen McKenna and Prime Minister Chifley that the government is confident the appeal will succeed. A successful outcome could boost the government’s electoral prospects.
CANBERRA Tuesday. All holders of permits for 12 horsepower and under cars and utilities must be supplied before trade in such vehicles is allowed without permits. This was stated by Mr Ward, Federal Minister of Transport, tonight.
W. W. Robinson MLC and A. Pritt, foundation members, were elected to life membership at Crystal Brook Bowling Club's annual meeting. alohn Treleaven, 17, son of Mr and Mrs A Treleaven of Arthur Street, Risdon Park, left yesterday afternoon for Adelaide to play in the country golf carnival events and to compete in the State junior championship tomorrow. Pte J. T. Flint sustained a caustic eye injury during cleaning at Pirie Stagg Camp Monday and was admitted to Pirie Hospital with plans to transfer to Adelaide for specialist care. Mr W. G. Window of Charles Street Pine West has been discharged.
Britain's relief from Australia totaling 6,000,000 sterling will be welcomed as a timely aid to ease war strain. The Manchester Guardian reports the gift fits with the Marshall Plan and helps cover Europe’s need for sterling to pay for imports. Australia will use grants to buy wool, aiding several European nations including France and Denmark.
The annual interstate railways football carnival opened in Melbourne with Victoria defeating New South Wales 10 goals 18 behinds to 7 points while South Australia claimed a 16 to 6 win over Commonwealth.
A large turnout joined Mr Horate Yelland's family at his funeral in Centennial Park Gentry Adelaide on Monday. Wreaths from old friends across the state and interstate lined the service with a special car used to carry overflow. Former Pikeway residents and longtime journalism colleagues gathered to honor a respected old colleague. Rev. F H Silwood led the service at Clinton Avenue Myrl e Bank and later at the cemetery at the foot of Adelaide Hills. Pallbearers included B H Roberts B Taylor P A Lenthall G E Nobiel G Wits H Hutchins and C Plum.
A party of 40 Burnside Primary School students arrived in Pirie with teachers and relatives for a stay through Friday. The mayor and Dr. Dey praised youth exchanges, urging full exploration of community life and independence, with visits to schools, the Smelters, sports fixtures, and local industries planned.
Detailed weather outlook with upcoming showers and cool temps across Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart plus a Pine South Baptist Sunday School anniversary report. The event featured 72 scholars, over 400 young people on the platform, varied musical solos, and the Rev S Evans address on The Clock.
A delegation visit to Tokyo featured British National Anthem sung by Japanese schoolchildren. Debate on traffic control and potential police reforms surfaced as officials and students discussed cross examination practices and school visits, highlighting Japanese discipline and intelligence of the pupils.
Members from Crystal Brook Gladstone Pirie Peterborough and other towns attended a Country Women's Association rally at Woodward Park. The program included a march past games a knowledge test won by Mrs Weinert and afternoon tea. Local officials welcomed guests and praised the grounds provided by the Smelters management.
Diplomatic report from Berlin says four Allied military Governors are to meet today to plan restoring land routes and introducing the Soviet mark as Berlin’s currency. Berlin City Council postpones its morning session pending Kremlin communique and Kotikov guarantees to curb demonstrations. council plans to reconvene on September 3.
The funeral for Aubrey John Lemm thirty nine son of Mr and Mrs B A Lemm of Dorothy Street Solomon was held after a Saturday night traffic accident. Members of Solomon Town Football Club attended the service in St Anthony s Church and a silent guard of honour by the children of the deceased s school. Coffey conducted a requiem service while pallbearers included R Sharp P Phweett W Munro and W May of the Solomon Town football club B Threadgold and J Crocker also served as pallbearers. The burial at Pirle Cemetery followed the church rites with Last Post and Reveille played.
A scrambled report centers on soldiers pensions described as very mean. It references federal promises, interviews with officials, caucus meetings, and claims of substantial increases discussed over weeks with mentions of prime ministers and ministers, suggesting ongoing controversy over pension adjustments for veterans.
A public meeting in Pirie town hall adopted an extensive program for next year’s show to surpass the Royal Adelaide Show. George Minion led the welfare drive, with Hinton convening the planning committee and the mayor presiding over a 30-person attendance including town councilors and Chamber of Commerce members.
Crystal Brook Bowling Club at its annual meeting decided to hold carnivals at Christmas and Easter. Thirty-one members attended. Elected to office were V. Mayger president, W. Dawson senior vice president, W. Sugent junior vice president, W. Cote secretary, A. Fisher treasurer. Weather: showers fell to Pirie last Wednesday, impacting the Recorder official etc.
In Melbourne on Thursday Evle Stanley dacebt of Foot cray was committed for trial at the Supreme Court on September 18 for murder. The committal followed findings that Norman Hurley died on August 4 from drowning after being thrown from a jetty into the Maribyrnong River by Jacobi.
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