08 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1950
Page
1
A fragmented report from Pirie notes council business not fit for publication, with remarks by Aki Howey and a large focus on weather winds and temperatures. The piece mentions football umpires, a pigeon racing derby, and community fund allocations alongside financial figures for the year.
Selections list for Port Adelaide events with horses like Gulden Sul Old Tawny Daksa 130 Hal epet Stake Dhuwu and Glouceste Steeple Ball Buh Budanda Heroic's Boy 240 Spring Handicap Printers 25k. plus Valley selections by Matthew including Boomeratw Nierdi Conliuion Midhurst Spear malt and Warraways Midway Zethos 3.40 Windurra Windurra High weighs Yaxcond division.
North Korea launches heavy bombardments east of Taegu as a spearhead push penetrates UN lines between Yongchon and Kyongu from Pohang. American intelligence notes continued artillery and mortar bombardments, with reports of ammunition shortages and reinforcements for front-line troops amid advancing columns.
A Canberra labor council urges volunteers as Australia pledges support for United Nations actions in Korea. Reports from Melbourne and Nakiong River describe Allied and Korean front actions, with Australian trade unions watching standards of living and independence for Korea. The piece notes Australian sentiment favors non forceful aid and resisting subjugation while urging allied effort toward peace and stability.
A fragmented weather and almanac style item lists temperatures, dates, and places including Umea Perth Hobart and Adelaide with odd numbers and garbled phrases. It mentions barometer readings, moon phases, and upcoming dates such as September 19 and October 4, in a loose, unreadable OCR fragment.
In Adelaide area Walter and Eddy faced charges of drunkenness and assault. Constable K and Richolion reported the pair found wandering in a rethepy week near Pinte Sunefiun on Wer. Sgt B.C. Sewers led proceedings at Court of Summary Jurisdiction. Edy pleaded guilty and received a sentence of 98 conte.
A fragmented report records a visit by a Dalety Co representative from Lut to Wiriy yesterday afternoon. Mentioned is Mr. N. Carruthers, state secretary of Gas Employees Trust, who is referenced as having halted his restatement. The text is garbled but implies a formal business or labor matter.
In a contentious hearing before Mr D and WMichards GM witness CHladybane Leal Cow the case between Cyril F Hilfe of Gladstone and Norman Munt of Pirie moved to adjournment as evidence neared completion. The dispute includes promissory sums dated April 18 1848 and September 22 1845 with costs and related expenses discussed, O'Callaghan and Worth appearing for respective sides.
A compact note from Prairie paper details upcoming football finals with local teams and street-side interest. The item names teams and a hosting venue, noting the community’s anticipation for the decisive match.
Local discussions reveal the threat of farther butcher shop closures as costs rise. Adelaide officials and the Prices Commission face pressure to regulate pricing while Solomontown and district butchers prepare for potential shut downs amid market competition and supply concerns.
Solomontown reports award of several season trophies in the B Grade Football Association. Ray Fisher from Bol. and other players from Port and Solomontown received top honours for best performances, with prizes announced by secretary Mr AT Hucknett and Mr J Geddes.
Forfeit noted for Association tennis ahead of tomorrow's programme. Matches listed include Pirie vs Port Germain and Wartiertows vs Railway, Risdon Park versus Nusow tindon Pav. Officials and observers named with a long list of participants and attendees.
Adelaide report describes a meritorious draw by Pirie Hockey Girls in a regional festival with Mount Gambier. Players Crystal Beoak and P. Kvane highlighted for Pirie while Mount Gambier had several scorers. match results and line details are partially garbled but indicate a 2 to 2 draw with notable play from Pirie forwards and Brook defenders.
Local Court verdict finds defendant not liable in a collision case dated December 6 1949. The judge reports the defendant’s injuries are sympathized with and the court awards damages to the plaintiff. Solicitor Mr W Ligertwoor presents the defense.
The list of trophy winners for Proprietary’s Trophy is supplied by Secretary BS Scott of Proprietary Football Club. Merits include Fairest and Best, Best Wingman, Most Useful Ruckman, and Most Gentlemanly, with donors and recipients such as Messrs Arbab Boury Curry Simpson and many others named alongside award titles and club members.
London authorities report a Port Club breach was not deliberate and police were commended by counsel. A committee member list includes Ernest Rex Dymttoni and Louis O Loughlin among those fined for keeping liquor on July 30. An anonymous letter prompted the inquiry, which found the club’s social meetings lawful and cautioned responsible conduct.
A man from the Ameri car Wemiel Plomeyr Gem, berthed at Snel ure Whust, was ordered to pay 2010 after admitting two offences. Justice J usias McCarruts was fined 23 for language and 10 for resisting Constable Nichol. Sgt. Merrett said McCarron struggled and accused him of assault as officers attempted to arrest.
The Tea Bureau in Sydney announced a national tea drinking contest to crown the real champion with three gold teapots as prizes. Entries poured in from nurses, teachers, bakers, pensioners and more, with organizers noting high tea consumption among many workers.
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