18 Sep 1946
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1946
Page
1
A Pirie youth plan announces a Youth Week with events from October 5 to 12. Rev Dow Amour leads, with Mrs Evelyn Tavener and Mrs Pat Fitzgerald coordinating. Volunteers arrange programs, prayers, activities, and a community gathering at St Wilfrid's to mark the week.
Local note says the UNRRA clothing appeal ends soon this month. Mayor Middleton or the town officials urge residents to deliver parcels by next Monday as bulky items may be collected at the town hall.
Mrs Margaret Lene a teacher of art at Pari Technical School reported a theft from her hotel bedroom purse during the weekend. The theft was discovered Sunday afternoon with the purse contents missing and the money untouched. Enquiries are being made by Plan slothe Cortable S E Gullidge and Constables FW Shillaheer and GW Bridessin
The Arab Higher Committee in Jerusalem sends a letter to General Sir Alan Cunningham and Jewish groups directing terrorist activity. It urges death sentences for Jewish terrorism and calls for collective fines on Jews to compensate for damage. It warns Jews to prepare to defend themselves without government reliance.
An Anzac Day event described includes visits by officials and producers to mark the day. The report mentions delegates from New Zealand visiting Australia for a cultural exchange, with dates and locations including Wellington, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
A wage and conditions dispute involving about 200 Victorian Printers Operatives Union members at The Herald The Age and The Argus risks a newspaper hold up. The Australian Journalists Association plans arbitration while management warns of possible staff dismissals amid production bottlenecks.
London reports a shift as the Engineering and Allied Trades Shop Stewards National Council urged the Government to requisition all vacant property for squatters. They threatened to withdraw support for the production drive if squatters were evicted from luxury houses described as reserved for wealthy parasites nightly occupied by squatters.
Greek forces repelled an attack by about two hundred armed men from the Yugoslav frontier at Mount Beles. One attacker was captured with UNRRA rations. one Greek soldier was killed. Deputy Prime Minister Ganetas said martial law could be imposed if subversive activity continues. Athens authorities raid Communist Party offices amid rising security concerns.
Berlin reports a Russian military court sentenced Horst Schultz age 17 to death for terrorism and armed attacks against Russian soldiers. Eight other youths received imprisonment. The group tied to the Hitler Youth and the Vollsturm fought in the war’s final months and hid after the German capitulation.
Pirie welcomed Vieilines Piywas guests of Capt. sins and Mrs. VAH Rivhars officers of Pirie Salvation Army Corps. Melbourne and Maylands officers attended with Mrs. Richards’ mother. Various local officials, church leaders, and state representatives were noted arriving or visiting, including appointments at Pirie Youth Week Committee and calls to public health and hospital wards.
The Tuss Agency says it has officially described as completely invented a New York Webner report from its Rome correspondent claiming two Russian regiments were in Albania and stationed along the Greek frontier and that Albania secretly ceded Suse veo Asli to Russia.
In Sydney at Central Police Court fifteen men faced offensive behaviour charges at Mr Menzies meeting in Dartinghurst last night. The original charge was withdrawn and a disorderly behaviour charge substituted, remanded to September 25. court disruptions included a man smoking in public gallery. Later Alexander Dunlop, already charged, was accused of using insulting words in the gallery.
Electoral officials warned that betting on federal elections is illegal and that mere newspaper stories of such bets would not be sufficient grounds for prosecutions. The remarks stressed that stronger evidence is required to pursue legal action.
Insistence on compensation and appeals allowed after opposition and government compromise in the Legislative Council. Amendments on political control and mine exemptions were settled, with coke and other by products added to the bill. The bill, altered, awaited passage in the Legislative Assembly as premier Mechell promised clause by clause consideration. Whidden and Murray's shifting votes introduced uncertainty.
Auckland reports a sit-down strike by RNZAF airmen protesting an order that would require Saturday morning work and ceremonial drills. The action involved two of the largest RNZAF stations and featured ground crew and star personnel in a coordinated stoppage.
In Adelaide a man stands charged with cattle theft linked to July 28. Witnesses describe brands, herd movements toward Crystal Brook, and a defense denial. The case centers on ownership and transfers with the trial proceeding at the Criminal Court.
Crowds expected in thousands for Pirie’s Day Out at Crystal Brook a pre war festival with four special trains and a £250 programme. Polar creek races attract star riders while women and children receive care and sweets on picnic grounds. The large pavilion hosts a ceremony led by A Sjostrom.
The St John Amine Brizate roster lists members assigned for duty at the Sigelters plente Faysthil Bywth today. Included are Harris, Fd Blin, A.W. Liou, Mirada, Pegerald, Murphy and others, with 1) Martin noted and HE. 1. Murphy listed among the personnel.
The inquest into Det-Constable Victor Donald Ahearn’s death resumes as Sidney Grant and George Hope face murder charges. Grant allegedly wrote letters to his wife claiming self defense after Ahearn seized his pistol. prosecutors argue the shooting was intentional.
Mr G J Davie of the Australian Workers' Union informed secretary C R Cameron that the settlement between Broken Hill Associated Smelters and the union on lead bonuses and holidays should be finalised within the week or early next week.
In Adelaide Bow Tuesday the RSL will vote for state president with A S Bhickbun L Craigie and CC Gillham contesting. Eric Millhouse KC declines to stand for the state role he has held since 1942. Also noted is a junior football injury from Solomontown where M Sampson broke a wrist during a match against Proprietary.
In Honolulu on Tuesday Representative Dewey Short urges strong policy to curb Russian expansion. He calls for building a defense around southern Kyushu and keeping former Japanese mandated islands until the United Nations operates, saying no other policy will stop the threat.
In Nuremberg officials announce that judgment on the accused Nazi leaders will be delayed for one week to September 20. The postponement shifts the timeline for the high profile war crimes case and related proceedings.
Melbourne report states Ke Tivol chairs approval of a combined Australian team to meet the English Test cricketers at Perth next month. Johnnon Mente and K Mente are among those chosen to play with other West Australian players selected by the governing body.
Unsettled conditions with further rain likely mainly in northern districts. East to south winds. Temperatures seen in major cities with Adelaide 124 and other readings Melbourne 53 Sydney 61 Perth 63 Brisbane 74 Hobart 55.
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