Town Ball Displays Regimental Emblem and Local Notices
Reading notes a Regimental Ball display of the 2th Battalion South Australian Scottish Regiment emblem. The report covers charity garment efforts, council meetings on building approvals, an unsigned letter about power meters, and a three man dunking case with defendants Gordon Wills William Mahoney and John Meaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South “Australian Scottish Regiment
Pirie
Pine
A. H. J. Goode
J. O. Bektund
Usta
Dunkesness
Gordon Wills
Middleton Street
Risdow
William Cornelius’ Mahoney
Little Mexander Street
Dolin ‘Thibmas Meaney
Nurow
Governor General Slim Named Field Marshal for Australia
The appointment of Sir William Slim as Governor General and Field Marshal is reported as imminent, following recommendations from Prime Minister Menzies. Slim, who has led for thirteen years, is due to retire next month and may assume senior duties early next year in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Tucsitty
Witla Slim
Bitty Alll
Australia
Willams ‘Morell
Tiane
Belleverd
Pivid Muresih
SUN
Wits
Marshal Suni
Vote Against Stoppage Vote Against Stoppage in Melbourne
Report on a nearly three way split showing opposition to a 21 hour stoppage led by Communist-led factions. Reference to A.C.T.U, Waterside Workers’ Federation, and federal secretary Jim Healy. Mentions proposed 44 hour week, wage reductions, and arbitration court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Luesdoe
Couette Trade Unions Congress
Jim Healy
Waterside
Ues
Congress
AEN
Crowhers
Eisenhower Calls For Ending Political Bosses
Atlanta report says President candidate Ike demanded removal of political bosses. He criticized current machine politics as corrupt and vowed reform. Broadcasts of Truman and Stevenson were interrupted by CBS commentator Browden, cutting speeches short after the allotted air time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Eisenhower
United State
Truman
Adam Stevenson
Columibk Browdensuing
Byston ‘Esterday
Pirie Housing declares danger to health and slum conditions
Pirie health officer G Viner Smith warned Pirie Board of Health that housing drift endangers physical and mental health. He urged a full survey, invited a Housing Trust officer to discuss the Housing Improvement Act, and urged urgent action to address substandard homes and inadequate facilities in Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
G. Viner Smith
Wye Health Cacer
South Australian Housing Trust
Housing Improvement Act
Pirle
Chalenan
Finke
Buch
UN Hyealth
AN. B. H. Davis
Housing ‘Trust
J. H.S. Leahey
Ald. Davis
Housing Trust
Cr Dey
Shop assistants strike over Saturday work in Brig
In Brig, shop assistants and warehouse employes staged a half hour delay and planned a no work Saturday. The Intertime sale opens 9 to 10:30 a.m. next Saturday after a decision by the Trades etc. workers federation. Workers expect wage docking for missing Saturday hours as they prepare to work only five days this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brig
Parte Climber of Commerce
Pirle Co-operative
Spa Slleer
Nal Tome
MB. Smith
Federation
Triders
Chamber of Commure
Council Overdraft Near Limit At Pirie Town Council
A Monday night meeting of Pirie Town Council revealed a debit balance near the overdraft limit. Clerk Mr J. Hi S outlined a fortnightly financial review, noting EMAC replacement and projected funding gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hi S
Beahey
Une
Pirie
Corpian
Ehake
Police Traffic Lecture Here in Pirie Move Support
Police officials plan a traffic safety lecture circuit visiting Pirie in about ten weeks. The town council will offer the town hall free of charge and handle publicity. Pirie Motor Cycle Club backs the initiative, with Dr. Williams supporting as vice president and publicity officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauty
Citiger
Pirie
Mun
Leahey
Freison Fomthormi-Churai
Nor Twin Pullee Diviniunt
Pirie Motor Cycie Club
Wileiams Ui
Etuby
Town Council Considers South Australian Electricity Trust Aid
The Town Council on Monday night invited the South Australian Electricity Trust to fund an officer to study costs and wind charges for local power supply. A local electrical engineer prepared loading charts while Moyle Co warned of rising current costs and welcomed cooperation on road wiring and metering. Mayor Davis noted potential rate relief after a future power switch, and a motion aimed to test Moyle’s suggestion for a night meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirlo
South Australian “Electricity "Trust
A. H. Rleschick
Corpora
W. B. Moyle and Co
Macation Co
Davis
Ald. L
Counsell
Sinchang Warned Then Bombed Reported By Distorted WOREIGN Text
A garbled military dispatch describes Sinchang being warned before bombing. Thirty or more bombers reportedly approached the river area, with warnings issued to several parties. The exact sequence and actors are unclear due to the corrupted OCR text.
U N Discuss Truce Negotiations Hint
New York Tuesday ambassador Ernest Gross, the United States deputy delegate to the United Nations, spoke on a television program hinting that the Korean conflict and related negotiations would be addressed in the General Assembly and UN discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernest Gross
United States
Intuilict
Genii Assembly
Eet
Pirie Hospital Extensions Debated by Town Council
The council considered transferring parkland at the rear of Pirie Hospital to the government for extensions. The Department of the Architect in Chief proposed steps to take the parkland, but council members argued the land was no longer needed for citizen use and opposed extension plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Fetter
Mervyn Tee Wins Pirie B Grade Fairest and Best Trophy
Mervyn Tee of Salomontown wins the chairman’s trophy for fairest and most brilliant footballer in the Pirie B Grade Football Association, finishing seven points ahead of rivals. G Ronkaunay, association secretary, announces the six trophy winners with local players from Port Pirie and Solomontown well represented, including leading goalkicker R Hanckel and other top performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss
Pirie
Mervyn Tee
Salomontown
Associatom
G. Ronkaunay
Ussociation
ML Tee
MeVicu
McVicar
R. Thornton
Port
LD. Wilsintah
J. Merrett
Oh Most Jawed Jude
We Alemander
A. Castle
Ri. Muphy
R. Hanckel I
Adams and Davies Win In South Australian Country Golf
In Adelaide on Tuesday DH. R. Aunts defeated RD. Meyer to win the South Australian country championship. LOB. Davies defeated EC. Gunstone 2 up after Pirie’s allied team took runner-up honors with Ada Davies, Webster, and RJ. Skewes. The first round saw D. A. Bell beat Hy T. Webster 1 up as Pirie’s club secured a strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
DH. R. Aunts
Burt Pirie
Meyer
Suathilhyny
Lob. Davies
Pirie
EC. Gunstone
D. A. Bell
Hy T. Webster
Ada Davies
Webste
RJ. Skewes
Supterday
Weather and Tide Fragments From Day to Day Report
Fragmented daily weather log notes sunrise and sunset times for multiple cities. Includes temperatures for Adelaide Melbourne Burney Perth Brisbane Hobart and a summary of yesterday’s highs and lows. Also records sea conditions and a forecast noting showers ahead and rough seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ampussugruy Deures
Ing
Adelaide
Melbourne
Burney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Ovean
Judgment Reserved On Claim By Garage
Judgment reserved by Pirie Local Court after compigtion of ad diesel by counsel Mr DL Richards SiM in a case where Howard Welch Motors sues Albert Paul Johns of 13 Senate road Pirie for 4110 and costs alleging due for work and materials supplied. Defence admits some work and materials but denies balance. Mr St Warren appeared for plaintiff and Mr MP O Callow for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Diesel
DL. Richards
Sim
Pirie
Howard
Welch Motors
Paul Johns
Senate Road
Pan
St. Warren
Torrain
MP O’calloelu
Government faces asset liquidation debate in Australia
Opposition leaders denounce government plans to dispose of Commonwealth shipping assets while ministerial figures promise a decision on the line within two months. Critics warn private monopolies would profit as public wealth dissipates, with calls for vigilance amid a broader push for ship fleet consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies Etame
Wnuld
Commonwealth Shipping Line
Ile
Glen Davis
Wale
Fined For Smoking At Town Hall
Harold Albert Sealey of Eile street Pine Was fined 10 for smoking at Pirie Town Hall during public entertainment. Mounted Constable J Pairwo testified he was warned previously and then stated he had been warned to quit. The court considered the evidence and convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Harold Albert
Sealey
Eile Streel
Pine
G. Esklund
Barto Courk
J. Pairwother
e¢_ivelove
Young Man Fined For Assault On Constable
Ronald Allan Loveridge 128 Wood Suit Solomontown was fined 18 pounds with 16 shillings compensation for assaulting Mounted Constable R Kennedy on Monday night at Pirie. Kenneth Lambert 35 of Plow rente street Pirie refused to move from in front of a house when asked by Constable Kennedy and was fined 21 shillings and 7 pence costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jy Pirke
D. Richuavs
SNC
Ronald Allan Loveridge
Solomontown
R Kennedy
C. Truelove
Gertrude
Pirie
Kenneth Lambert
Theouse
Kennedy
Local Court, Pirie Council Minutes Mention Richards Session
In a Pirie Town Council meeting on Monday night, LL Richards, G.M. presiding, was noted as presiding afterday at the Pure Court of Summary Jurisdiction and Local Court bench. O'Brien received one month leave of absence. Attendees included MVC L Davis, mayor, Dayle, Howley, and several officials. clerk Re M.C Muda, electrical engineer AHL Ricsehick, and others were listed in attendance alongside health inspector M.C. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
J. H. S. Leahey
Troma Solomonthwn
Leahey
Corporation
LL. Richards
G.M
Lion
Pirie
O'Brien
Abce
Lies Kitson
Prades
Parle
Whichland
Union
Pirie Town
MVC
L Davis
Fmayor
Fragmentary Port Pirie notice about a birth
On August 19 at Port Pirie Maternity Hospital a baby girl arrived to Pat and John. The parents names appear garbled but include Margaret Vivien. The text is heavily damaged andNames are uncertain.
Mathews Oakland engagement announced in Port Pirie
Glenys May Mathews only daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Mathews of Port Pirie announces engagement to Norman George second son of Mr and Mrs L Oaklands of Naracoorte formerly of Port Pirie The couple plan a forthcoming marriage in Port Pirie setting.
Deaths in Port Pirie and Whyalla Obituaries
Obituaries from Port Pirie and Whyalla note Ellen Edith Edwards wife of William Ewart EdWards mother of Jim and Thelma, aged 78, die September 2 at Pork Pirie Hospital. Alice Joe Geerckens mother of Maude Adie Grace Dora and Thelma, funeral at Port Pirie Hospital. Robyn Masters aged 34 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs J Masters of Whyalla, died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Abrest
J .Geerckens
Port Pirie Hospital
Alice Joe Grerckens
Wattle Street
Solomontown
Maude
Adie
Grace
Dora
Thelma
Masters
Whyalla
Robyn
J. Masters
Hrealy Street
Roberts
Jennifer
Public notices and funeral notices from Port Pirie and Payneham
Esklund Ltd offers public surrounde rinst motions from wardens of Uectur with various materials listed. Edwards notices funeral for Mrs. Tee Eat Beards leaving Wellington Road Payneham for Payneham Cemetery. Geercken’s informs friends of client’s remains to be laid to rest at Port Pirie cemetery with Rev. L S Carte. A Mesches & Son, Funeral Directors, Port Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Tee
W. Williamson and Son's
Wellington Road
Payneham
Geerckens
Cliens
Port
Hanks A U R wid Mrs Hoepner Thank Readers
Hanks and Mrs Hoepner wish sincerely to thank all kind friends for letters calls and personal expressions of sympathy in the sudden loss of their loving father and grandfather at 145 Broadway Road Special thanks to Mrs A Edwards for her thoughtful care This expresses their personal gratitude
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoepner
Sna Trevor
Broadway Road
A. Edwards
Film on Basketball at Austral
A movie feature titled Street Gimewinyg centers on basketball at Austral, with key figures Jean Porter and Jimmy Lydon leading the musical segment. The production claims ties to Waller Pidgeon and Greer Garon, who are renamed as Iysbamt and his wife within the film, shaping a tale of war era homefront life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisi Day High
Sebiyal
Austral
Jean Porter
Jimmy Lydon
Efits
Waller Pidgeon
Greer Garon
Iysbamt
Fragments From Awinikerayoy and Sealey Shop Fight Reported
Fragments indicate a dispute or confrontation between Awinikerayoy and Sealey Shop. Details are unreadable, but items hint at a commercial or local conflict with possible shop action or dispute noted in the segment.
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Pires
Will Alans
Who
Williams
J. HS. Leahey
Dr. Williams
Fay
Field Marshal
Sir William Slim
Vield
Slim
A.C.T.U
Escenthal
Corwer Worman
Port —Pirie
Br. Viner Smith
Lnte de
Johnston
Pirie West
Weal
Wit ‘Ag Vey
Jd Guor
Init
South
Pirie Towie Lochail
Ila
Ory
Council
Jnstinite
Ms. D.L. Richa SM
Solomontiva, Pte Ae Agi A
Sinchang
Worig
U.N
Pirie Hospital
M. Tee Fairest
Canin
Barry
Evane
Nigit
Chumisuwealth
Hong Kong
Uted
Willian’ Douglas
Starling
South-East Asia
Parls
Church of England
Florence Wireet
Esklund Ltd
Uectur
Hanks
Jack Barter
Jack Brokensha
Boveliios
Jack Fox
Hoffmann
SALON
B.H.A.S. Pty. Ltd
Port Pirie Employes
Picnic and Sports Association, Inc
Sheffield
Crystal Brook
HV. Merlino
PLO
Port Birie
Poo Company
Comfort
Sip
Cacmanrra
Qur
Bop
Ooi
Nev
Port Pirie
D. B. Middeeton
Ellen Street
Dep
Alexander Street
Awinikerayoy, Sealey Shop Fite
Groeeret Pe
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