08 Sep 1952
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary text references a weekend event with supporters and a person named Herb, noting anticipation of a treble completion. Postal era style hints at unity and celebration but lacks coherent facts, dates, places, or clear actions.
A fragmented account from an Australian bulletin notes a youth who arrived with little driving experience yet qualified as an engine driver after examinations. The story mentions his early work at Wolseley and Peterborough, a late rise to fireman, and a cited credit to Mrs M. V. Robin of Wauidkuroh soud for bringing the item to the Recorder.
A sale of badges conducted by the Pinte branch of Country Women's Association and brigade members raised £71 to support the work of four local divisions of the John Ambulance Brigade. Convenor Mrs D. Z. OMI coordinated with assistants including Mrs Gill and Messrs H. Bowley, W. Qainford, A. Ht Nerlich, BR Watts, B. Bishop, Kirby, and others. listings note several contributors.
A fragment describes IWG small mascots at Memorial Oval during a football finals event. Four year old David Wiskar, son of Bert Wisker, wore a uniform with sprigs and the number "4" on the back. Richard Cochssine, son of captain Bill Cochssine, dressed in blue and white and carried duties early in the game.
Rutgers and Holt captured cycle events at Pirie Cycle Club on Memorial Oval. A three mile scratch race drew eight starters with Rutgers, Mayes, and Holt prominent as Holt won by about ten lengths. A one mile handicap saw Holt, Mayes, and Reichelt compete in close finish with Holt taking top honors.
At Farnborough Air Show Britain records a fatal disaster as a de Havilland 110 jet fighter explodes mid air seconds after breaking the sonic barrier. Twenty seven people killed and 43 injured as the crowd of 161,000 looks on. Pilot Jobe Verry and Tony Richards are reported killed instantly. The crash occurs near the fourth anniversary of Derry’s net break and is witnessed by the pilot’s wife.
United Press from Washington says Communist forces launched multiple heavy attacks on scattered fronts in Korea signaling a major, sustained exchange. Observers call it perhaps the largest barrage since the early fighting near Peumunjom as U S officials brace for a potential protracted twilight war.
In a crowded Edward Creek event Pirie West and Pirie Homing Lube Mew lead a 44-member race. About 127 birds were released amid a flurry of club members and sponsors including Len Ryan and H J Brive. Awards and trophies were donated by multiple exhibitors as birds returned from a long sprint.
Police arrested 18 year old Revel Ronald Cooper of Katanning within 12 hours of a kitchen murder in Perth. Detectives believe a darked note and events point to a deliberate killing as they investigate lines of inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a personal notice listing Mr Wo B powely and Mr tt, HL dobiani with Mrs Johansen Jef Pirlo, noting focal leave and attendance gaps. The text is garbled, lacking clear events, dates, or actions beyond absentee references.
A garbled reel synopsis recalls The Cockeyed Miracle at Austral with misheard names and hurried plot. The story follows a spirit returning to guide a deceased soul and the romantic pursuit amid comic misadventure involving Morgan and a bold duo. Sherry Moreland and Johny Weissusuller are listed in a jungle adventure parody with Amazon queen motifs and a chantey of misfits.
Confusion over weekend duties as shop assistants prepare for a meeting with traders and union reps at Pirie Town Mall tomorrow. A chamber spokesman says topics include higher wages annual leave and Saturday morning work for assistants while managers remain on duty.
A farmer named Mithhy le Bartyloiad of Main Street died after a fall from a truck while inspecting property at Dargotawn on Tuesday. Local authorities and Gardaí are investigating the incident as police report details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Pirie Suever Association combined team defeated a Port Augusta combination six goals to one in a Saturday match at Leonard Park. The result carried the Pirie side to a convincing win with several scorers listed among the line up.
The Kingston Park event at the Gulf Club's Swblefond Competition featured Captain win with scores noted for dozens of players. Notable standings include LH Jones 34, A M Murdock 31, J J Clark 40, PF Vorukards 7, WB Borns 75, and several others across the field in a dense, multi-player scoring page.
Proprietary held a commanding lead and controlled play at Memorial Oval on Saturday to defeat Solomontown by 21 points. Injuries hampered Solomontown, but Proprietary’s defense and forward movement, led by Wade Brooks and O Connor, kept them ahead through the match. The game featured strong central battles with Cochrane directing Proprietary from center and Pollard and Green delivering across the forward line.
A motor cycle crash occurred on Wandearah Road near the Esmond Road corner on Saturday night. Davey Benge of Culwatt Street Pike West was injured, with the rider found towed to hospital. Police attended as the damaged vehicle and rider were assessed at the scene.
A motor cycle fire led by Station Officer MN Grubb investigated a blaze on Goode Road near Nuetral Theatre. Frederick AL Withers, the projectionist, owned the motorcycle involved. flames damaged wiring and surrounding area but the incident caused no reported injuries.
Adelaide Steamship Company reports Kooraka due at Pirie at 8 am Thursday with general cargo from Port Adelaide and to discharge at Spencer Gulf ports. Earlier error corrected. Karatus voyage noted. Moriaka and Moonta sailings and September sail plans to Spear Gulf ports provided along with tidal data and arrivals and departures list.
A garbled horse racing page lists horses like Adele Stag and Sir Mirtl with odds around 7/4 and 20/1. It mentions events such as the Wore SL WWuebue Stakes and Wak filthy Stakes with multiple runners, betting lines, and provisional placements among names like Mandy EUR and Big Wine maker. Widespread OCR errors cloud specifics but indicate a complex betting slate and several stakes races.
A dense OCR fragment lists Melbourne betting items and horse names such as Caulfield filen Era Tandivayy and Warrston Handicap. It references jockeys, odds like 8/4 and 3/1, and numerous race entries including Bevi AML and Meathorth Handicap, reflecting a chaotic but data-rich snapshot of form, odds, and upcoming races.
Fragmented report lists rifle teams and scores from a Port Adiliti meet detailing participant names such as Norton, Biswasaka, and Gas, with temperatures, times, and times for various rounds. The text notes no match next Saturday as local riflemen will be duping in the Arcticival championship.
In Australia this week a weather update notes a cold front and strong winds along the coast. Forecasts predict damaging gusts and potential sea activity near the range as maritime conditions tighten for the period.
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