Budget Expenditure Tops Revenue by 37.75 Million in 1949-50
Canberra reports the federal budget for 1949-50 forecasts revenue of 532 million pounds and expenditure of 569.75 million pounds, a shortfall of 37.75 million. Prime Minister and Treasurer Chifley will introduce the budget, with measures including tax relief on raw materials, increased superannuation and depreciation deductions, and new grants to states Tasmania South Australia and Western Australia. Debates centered on timing and pension adjustments, with the government pledging future pension reviews while preserving current universal services.
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Canberra
Chifley
Tormorrow
Federal
Labor Party
Arei
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Mr Ward
Transport
Judgment for Architect in Pirie Local Court
Judge D Richards ruled in favor of two local architects in a dispute over money paid for plans for a Pirie West building. A dry cleaner had paid £5270 1/6 with a counterclaim of £101 2/6. the magistrate found no breach or negligence by the architect and awarded £2120 230 for six weeks work, netting £60 already paid and rendering additional £260 in fees, with costs on the £120 scale.
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Pirie
D. [le Richards
Pirie West
Arnold
C. R. Hannan
Amid
Smerdon
Damages Awarded in Pirie Local Court Collision Case
In Pirie Local Court, Judge D L Richards awarded general and special damages totaling £355 9s 6d to a minor in a collision case near Main and Three Chain roads, Solomontown. Albert Lloyd Jacobs sued Alfred George Gregor over a June crash involving a motorcycle and a buck board, with negligence found on Gregor though Jacobs’ speed was not deemed excessive. Damages include £90 general plus £105 9s 6d special, plus costs. No extra costs for Adelaide proceedings. witness Hinton awarded £22.
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Pirie
D. L. Richards
Main
Chain Roads
Solomontown
Albert Lloyd Jacobs
David Thomas Jacobs
Nelshaby
Alfred George Gregor
Gregor
Jacobs
Plaintif
Hannan
Adelaide
K.N. Innes
Hinton
Public Works Body To Discuss Pirie Sewerage Plan
Alderman Davis acting mayor told town council the Pirie sewerage scheme had been referred to Cabinet for consideration and report by the Parliamentary Public Works Standing Committee. The council approved the submitted proposals and this was noted by the Minister.
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Pirie
CL. Davis
Thetown Council
McIntosh
Industrial agreement stalled at metallurgical plant talks
The dispute centers on overtime bans and maintenance. The company warns of 16 shifts weekly without maintenance while policy shifts include pension, sick fund boosts, and extended leave. Delegates question openness of offer, yet the company says it remains on the table.
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Ituurday
Final Stages of Conference on Pension Scheme Details
The conference discussed an elaborate pension scheme with company and union representatives. It outlined survivor benefits, lump sums, and weekly payments tied to retirement, plus sick and accident fund provisions and disability payments.
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Green
Warman
BAELP
Barrier Rooster
Davis
Impett
Gebert
Mr. Green
Summerton
Lighting-up times and weather notes from city report
Evening light rise at 4.31 with 6.27 sunset and 6.11 dusk. Tomorrow 6.32. Temperatures record: Monday max 72, min 39. yesterday 78. Adelaide 70.6, Melbourne 61, Sydney 6, Perth 70, Brisbane 70, Hobart 53. Barometer readings given yesterday and afternoon. Forecast shows light rain in interior across western districts, otherwise fine. cool to mild with NE to SE winds. Seas slight to moderate ferry winds. Company discussions on paid public holiday for workers near Kaing’s Birthday. possible Christmas plant shutdown discussed. annual leave practices and overhaul staffing debated. pensions scheme includes two deceased employees since July 20, one retired prior.
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Bip Saba
ER. J F. J. Noye
Snowtown
Pirie
D. L. Richards
Ald. L. H. Davis
Bee
Adelaide
E. E. Cooper
Corporation
M. C. Tur Ea
Tomor
Vow
Maxi
Capital City
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Othe Company
Mr Davis
Mr. Green
Mr. Davis
Zinc Corporation
Broken Hill
Mr. Ellis
Mr. Gebert
Mr. Warman
Davis
Former Pike Man James O'Brien Dies After Shunting Accident
Former South Australian Railways guard James Joseph O'Brien died at Terowie Hospital after a shunting accident. He was 57, five days after his birthday and two days after his daughter's wedding. O'Brien served at Port Adelaide, Peterborough, Gladstone, and Pirie before becoming a guard at Peterborough in 1941. He leaves a widow, two daughters Kalena and Maureen, and a son John. Funeral planned in Peterborough with Rev. Hawes.
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James Joseph O'Brien
Terowle Hospital
My. O'Brien
Peterborough
Terowie
Perborough
O'Brien
South Australian Railways
Port Adelaide
Merwins
Peter |Borough
Prp
Hawes
Free Japanese economic control urged by American official
Walter Huber, chairman of a five man American committee, urged Japan resume control of its economic affairs soon, saying occupation forces could be cut but not entirely withdrawn. He noted U S aid costs must drop as limits are reached and criticized shipping pressure groups for blocking Japanese merchant marine use. Gen MacArthur staff reported civilian jobs cut by 50 percent. In other news, Staff Club table tennis team beat Co-op Stores 12 sets to four to claim the MCA Cup for a year.
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Tokio
Walter Huber
Huber
United States
Gen. MacArthur
Ohe
Cangress
Staff Club
Pike Men's Table Tennis Association
Co-op
Electricity rates rise to cover year end losses
Pirle Town Council proposes higher charges for electricity use including lighting. Lighting rises by one farthing to 4d per unit, general power by three farthings to 24d per unit with a sliding scale beyond 1500 units monthly. Street lighting set at 2d per unit. Pending Prices Commissioner consent, rates apply from December read.
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Imewn
Military Envoy Col Rufus Ramey Appointed Attache in Australia
Col Rufus Ramey named United States military attache in Australia. He served inWorld War I with units in North Africa and Italy, bringing experience from overseas campaigns to diplomatic defense duties.
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Rufus Ramey
United States
Australia
North Africa
Italy
Alderman Calls for Stamp on Hotel Glasses
Alderman L H Davis urged police like measures after a report by Cooper showed seals and weights tests at premises. The council asked acting mayor C L Davis MP to probe steps to regulate cup capacity in hotels and cafes.
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Ald. L. H. Davis
Pirie Town Council
Ald. C
New South Wales
Ata Loh
Davia
Pirie Fisherman Captures 21-Foot Swordfish Near Point Lowly
Mr Pasqule Capulso aboard Wanderer near Pirie harbor reported a 21 ft swordfish captured west of Point Lowry. Weighing 54 lbs, the fish fought fiercely before being brought aboard. portions were sent to Adelaide markets and Solomontown merchants. The capture, described by local officials, was regarded as remarkable in 26 years near Pirie.
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Pasqule Capulso
Wanderer
Mibermen's Jetty
Pirie Harbor
Point Lowry
Mia
Solomontown
Adelaide
L. Degenaro
Capursa
Recorder
Pirie John
Dominic
A. C. Langse
Narpoon
Langsford
Case in Pire Police Court over alleged hindering actions
Thomas Leo Oxford of Solomontown faced a charge of hindering a police officer during an attempt to enforce the Licensing Act. The judge found no clear offence or concerted wrongdoing, the hotel was deserted, and dismissed the complaint with nominal costs of £2 2s.
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Pire
D. L. Richards
Thomas Leo Oxford
Solomontown
Globe Hotel
Alick
Defendant
Bonython
Bouython
Lee
Fendant
Fire destroys naval HQ in Trincomalee action
Fire at the East Tales station naval base headquarters near Trincomalee killed a officer’s wife and left four ratings safe. Indian sailors from the Delhi aided British and local crews for two hours. Authorities imposed a security ban and ruled out sabotage as cause. Lands Expected To Win Empire Title in London boxing ring tonight with Dave Sands favoring victory over Dick Turpin as crowd of 10000 gathers.
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Colombo
East Tales
Trincomalee
Delhi
Royal Indian Navy
London
Dave Sands
Australia
Dick Turpin
Sands
Europe
Robert Villenain
Turpin
Albert Pinch
Evening News
Sandwi Men and Women Incident Referred to Council
At a Pirie street clash on Saturday reformers and sandwich men protested with placards as a sedan overturned near Pirie and Goode road causing injuries to J M Sheridan and J Le Leu. Council officer J H S Leahy warned against displaying promotional literature near hotels while by laws require by bylaws to regulate meetings. US Labor Day accidents claimed 374 deaths with 80 from other causes and 45 drownings in a three day period.
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Parle
Clarke
Pirie
J. H. S. Leshey
Port Broughton
Neil Lawther
J. M. Sheridan
North Adelaide
J.C. le Leu
Jehovah's Witnewes
Dey
Mervyn Phillis
Tay
Leahey
Pirie West
Goode Road
Edward Charles Baldwin
Dr. Clarke
Goode
Read Street
Keith Street
Mr. Leahey
New York
United States
Leshey
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Morrie
Dery
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C. L Davis
Mip
A Kenyon
HOM Wan
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Pers
Port Pirie
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Pirle Town Council
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