08 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1948
Page
1
A Tuesday session features a heated debate on democracy versus communism. Speakers including Hughes and Lemmon clash over religion, Russia’s influence, and Communist influence in Australia. Discussion touches on government integrity, strikes, and defence department security concerns.
Montague Sjostrom of Ellendale and Evan Easton collided on Warnertown road late Monday night. Corrie, a passenger, suffered severe facial and head injuries requiring stitches. Sjostrom and Easton were uninjured. Corrie was admitted to Pirie Hospital. Police attended the scene. A separate crash near Napperby left Tony Devich with minor injuries and V Silick with a sprung collarbone.
Miriam Bates Betty Witt schelbe and Hita Sedinary left Saturday on a cycling trip from Pirie to Melbourn e and Horsham. They plan to spend a couple of weeks there before cycling home.
Council schedules Memorial Oval dates for summer sports and plans a deputation from cricket officials at the next meeting to discuss laying additional turf wickets at Memorial Oval.
In Adelaide on Tuesday, Mesdamies J. Hopkins of Port Pirie and AC Colman of Crystal Brook recorded first round scores of 111 and 119 respectively but did not qualify in the second round of the women's country golf championship.
A prisoner named Taylor escaped from custody after being intoxicated and spent 24 hours wandering the streets. He climbed a wall, pried loose a wire from a cell bucket, and walked back to the police yard before returning to the station. The incident involved Augusta police and referenced nearby locations and events.
London based Minister of Economic Affairs urged workers and the nation to attack productivity as the key to a higher standard of living. He cited rising exports in early 1945, noted sterling stability depends on Britain's economic conduct, and praised British democracy's self discipline amid postwar challenges.
Gurkhas patrolling Ayer Hijtan road near Johore Bahru shoot dead a Chinese man who drew a gun on a corporal during a chase after he had acted suspiciously. The incident occurred after an ambush on a terrorist near£ poh.
Mount Gambier hockey girls outclassed Wallarov at University Oval to become favorites for the women s country championship led by Betty Crouch who scored seven of eight goals. Whyalla posted their second win in a bid for the summit in their section. Pirie struggles and draws, while Hoyleton defeated Pirie 6 1 as Pirie 1 faces Whyalla and Pirie 2 meets Mount Gambier.
At Pirie Town Council meeting Present were Mayor Middle ton Ald Davis Daven L 1 Davis Whelan and doctors Goffey Anderson Degenhardt Dey Clarke Blucher with town clerk Leshry building surveyor Loftes acting engineer Rutgers electrical engineer Rieschick inspector Cooper. Mr Philips absent due to illness. Mr Scotcher of The Terrace Pirie progresses in Pirie Hospital. Van Clarke of Port Germein discharged.
Day to day lighting times show evening at 632 and sunrise 6.25 with sunset 62. Tomorrow features sunrise 624 and sunset 63 with high temperatures around 13adet and 290 on Fahrenheit in Adelaide and Melbourne 67. Sydney 31 Perth 60 Brisbane 81 Hobart 64. Cold south winds spread across the state bringing showers in most areas, interior conditions variable, scattered showers and thunder expected with possible gale.
The council considered street and park lighting with full power already in the hands of the electric light board. Dr. Coffey and Mr. Alexichlek noted lights were switched on in sections for brief periods once a week, with no action taken at the meeting.
A town council safety committee debated traffic dummies near schools and found they have no legal standing. While praised as safety aids, they do not align with recognized devices. dummies may be placed at school gates or on The Terrace during specified periods, per a council decision.
Western commanders met to discuss Berlin City Hall demonstrations and the arrest of Western sector police. They plan to brief Marshal Soko Joveky after noon on steps to free detainees. American officials warned of possible deadlock resolution later today.
A sequence of warm days peaked yesterday with the shade maximum reaching 84 degrees. Dry weather persisted in the north as local dairyman Mr. C. Warner reported spotting an enemy while driving through Telowie yesterday. He noted it was unusual to see one near Pirie.
A Catholic pamphlet opposes universal state ownership as wrong in principle, arguing that nationalisation beyond needs of the common good destabilizes family and individual rights. It condemns total state control even if peaceful, notes selective public ownership for utilities and key industries, and urges cooperative credit as a safer alternative.
Canberra Tuesday minister of the Army Mr Chambers declared it the democratic right of every soldier to write to him personally. He disputed Col Fletcher's claim that contacting a politician violated military regulations and praised inquiries into conditions among Australian troops in Japan. He cited close talks with Gen MilcArthur and Lieut Gen Robertson and defended the force against block marketing and venereal disease allegations.
In Canberra on Tuesday the Repatriation Commission disclosed cash gifts up to £10 for former service men and women to buy tools. Non-interest loans up to £40 supported 14,550 individuals. Over £10,000 worth of carpentry tools and equipment from New South Wales and South Australia were made available to trainees, aiding on the job training and industry placement. One infectious disease case of measles was reported by the health board.
Kadina's Pirie local dog catcher E W Carri son started his temporary duties early with a trolley loaded with six dogs. Children watched as the vehicle toured the town’s streets and owners paid sixpence for each impounded animal. The health officer noted streets retain unpoliced dogs unless leashed or registered.
On Monday night the town council accepted the Governments town planner offer to host the Replanning Britain exhibition in Pirie from May 4 to 6 with an additional Australia town planning section. The council agreed the government would cover expenses and that 3,000 square feet of space would be needed, with about 3,300 square feet available, so no wall space would be wasted.
A court hearing requests relaxation of allowances for air travel by valuable service workers. Edgar Mussel, a claimant from Caghwin ul Te week, argues travel between Por Linco and the ustnldtt totalled large sums. He seeks federal consideration to avoid loss of service and ensure access to the Federal capital.
Gilber tian council fails to break deadlock for auditor two-year term with equal votes for Hoo Mir Russell and J G Esklund. A secret ballot repeated the tie, delaying appointment to next meeting. Mayor to convene September public meetings on United Nations Appeal for Children and a Carols by Candlelight event.
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