Chifley Government Wins Narrow ReElection Amid Shakeup
The Chifley government returns with a reduced majority after Saturday polls. Labor faces potential losses of five House seats including Wakefield Bourke Reid and Franklin, with Bourke and Reid leaning Independent or Lang Labour. Senate strength likely 33 to 3 for government. seats doubtful include Wannon Reid Capricornia Lilley Wilmot and Maranoa. Enid Lyons steadies. new MPs include Edmunds Beale O Connor and Thompson.
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Labor
House of Representatives
Cilley
Qid
Wakefield
S.A
Bourke
Vic
Reid
N.S.W
Franklin
Tas
Independent
Lang Labor
Lilley
Liberal
Enid Lyons
Edmunds
Herbert
Australian Workers’ Union of Queensland
Martens
Beale
Paramatta
Frederick Stewart
O'Connor
West Sydney
Beasley
London
Thompson
Hindmarsh
Makin
Chifley
Menzies
Grey Electorate Sees LCL Lead Narrow as Votes Count
Early counts show Labour MP Russell leading by 6 051 with 38 123 votes counted. Final figures two weeks later put seven to six in favor of LCL. Badman trails by 261 in his bid to unseat Russell as Liberal backing widens amid polling across Grey.
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Russll
Labor
Badmin
LCL
Lad
Badman
Pirie
Sundy
Lke Ap
Vitv
Sulidus
Russell
Badian
Rimaell
Badium
Party Avitighidds Thy Pirie
Whyalla Av
Wallies Oyu
Port
RH Carter
Grey
Ohvent
Taye
How Pirie Voted in Referendum
Fragmentary OCR reports show Pirie residents voting in a referendum with mixed results. The text mentions Mr WA Bollmeyer and Pine Will, noting some residents supported a particular measure while others opposed it, but the details are garbled.
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Pirie
State of Parties in the New Parliament Likely Strengths
Likely party balance shows Labor and Independent Labor opposing Liberal and Country Party. Senate results suggest Labor to be returned in all states except Queensland, with voting strength around 33 to three. Further complete vote details to follow.
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Senate
Queensland
Britain urges triculture research funding push
London reports the government spends over £70900 yearly on grants to about 30 institutions for agricultural research. Two institutes and nine bureaus provide scientific services for the entire Empire.
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London
Brmaste
Local Quilinet features influence Senate LCL ticket handling
Vague notes describe the growth of solid vote features in a local Quilinet and its impact on how the Senate LCL ticket was managed. Mentions names like CAL and Melowy with scattered references to figures at Visio Park and Crtichley W. Worl pil in unclear context.
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Senate
Visio Park
CAL
Melowy
Murdock
Amlaps Beertuith
Critchley W. Worl
Ultimatums claim at UN council over Yugoslavia Danube issue
Yugoslavia accuses the United States before the UN Economic and Social Council of presenting ultimatums to Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia with a revolver at their heads by refusing to return Danube craft seized by Germans. Diplomatic protest from Belgrade cites blocked Danube port and detention of Yugoslav crew tied to war criminals.
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London
USSIA
United States
Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Vunguslav Ilelegat
Washington
Danube
Voesselsind
Barrier Strike Continues at Broken Hill and Local Transit
The barrier strike in Broken Hill enters its seventh day with no settlement in sight. Passenger and freight services between Broken Hill and Cockburn proceed by road while mine workers’ actions disrupt local transport, creating ongoing travel difficulties over the weekend.
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Broken Hill
Alwey
Silverton Trannars Wesson
Cochin
Cockburn
Servne
James Must Defend Title Before Trip
The Boxing Hoard of Control informed Ronnie Jaynes he must defer his title defense before leaving for Australia to meet Vie Patrick in Britain.
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James
Trip
Ronnie Jaynes
Ln van Go
Australia
Vie Patrick
Priest Pollard Resumes Choir Duties After Illness Social Respect
A long illness kept Mr BR Pollard conductor of the Gladstone Methodist Choir away from duties. He has resumed leading the choir amid thanks from members during a social at the Thomson home. Speakers included Mesdames Glen Budge Merle Lines and Messrs Thomson Blesing Lena and Parnell.
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BR. Pollard
Gladstone “Methodist
Clar ‘Thomson
Pollard
Mesdames Glen and Budge
Mise Merle
Meer
C. Thomson
K. Blesing
R. Lena Aot
Clear-Cut Mandate by Mr Chifley
Fragmentary text shows rival leaders and a pledge to govern with justice. References to Mr Chifley and Mr Menzies hint at a political exchange about a mandate and policies.
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MR. Chifley
Eaders
By-Election Surprise Candidate Rumored in Pirie
Rumor swirls over a surprise independent bid for the Pirie by election as nominations close tomorrow. Davis, Pirie Labour organiser and AWU figure, is named as the endorsed Labour candidate amid uncertainty about other nominees and party strategies.
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Irelihood
House of Assembly
Pirie
L. Davis
Australian Workers’ Union
Two Miners Die After Fire Traps in Aberdare Drift
Rescue teams recovered the bodies of Norman Robinson and Bernard Dowd, two miners trapped by smoke when a fire broke out in aid workings. They were found six feet from fresh air and safety, under poor conditions, in the Aberdare area.
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Weisbane
Aberdare Foxe
Ipswich
Norman Robinson
Bernard Dowd
Dr Thomas urges action to ease coal crisis and street unrest
Dr R Thomas of Willochray denounces appeasement and lax authority in New South Wales coalfields. He calls for reducing night lighting displays and collecting abandoned coal near rail lines. He proposes railway workers donate time to recover coal to curb industrial chaos and restore order amid unrest and tragedy.
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New South — Wales
R. Thomas
Willochray
Dr Thomas
Thomas
Stiiekten
Maviehy
Turf wicket in fine shape for Test match
Hinant and officials inspect the Turf Wicket at Miémorial Uyal for October 22 and 23 tests. Mr Williams says the surface will be first rate for the English Test cricketers and a Northern eleven visit ahead.
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Hinant Tebe
Uyal
Wade
Williame
Mi Goh
Sharpe
Oval
Rover I Win A Grade Basketball Honors
Rover I triumphs in a grade premiership with a 25 to 13 victory over Spartan 1. Notable scorers include Rover I and Spartan I with multiple players contributing. Woolworths and High School teams posted various totals across the night. The event highlighted top players such as K Oxford, WN Mar, J Stephens, and K Lee among others.
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Rover
Spartan
LW Paul
Mt Dyer
Hie TV Levy
Woolworths
K. Oxford
WN Mar
de Chase
Jsephens
K Lee
E. May
Brazil Suffers Worst Plane Crash Killing Twenty Five
A passenger airliner crashed 125 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro killing 23 or 25 people in Brazil's worst aviation disaster. The wreckage sparked nationwide mourning as officials investigated the cause of the Sunday crash.
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Kill DE Janeiro
Brazil
Rio de
Mary Churchill Reported Engaged In Royal Rumor
An unconstrained report claims Mary Churchill, 24, daughter of Britain's wartime Prime Minister, is engaged to Prince Charles of Belgic. The World News columnist notes the tale appears in a sensational column without verified confirmation.
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Mary Churchill
Lomos
Britain
Prince Charles of
Day to Day Weather and Temperatures Forecast
Daily lighting times and sun data show sunrises at 5.56 am and 6.18 pm with tomorrow’s rise at 6.49 am and set at 6.19 pm. Temperatures list yesterday highs 70 and 71 for some locations, minimums 60, with a light shower possible in the southeast and frosts in the south and west. Barometer and state forecast note similar readings with city temperatures recorded for Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Hobart.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Stuart Hockey Premiers Stuart Hockey Premiers
Stuart defeats Crystal Brook 2 1 in extra time at Leonard Park to win A grade premiership in Vibe Women’s Hockey Association. North defeats Sunt 5 4 in replay of Nielens semifinal. North will meet High School in final. Best players Stuart L Mara J Armstrong. Adelaide Railway Club Pirie teams win decisively.
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Stuart
Crystal Broak
Vibe Women's Hockey Association
Twanis
Winuiets
Crystal Brook
J. Armstrong
L. Saini
Ko” Armstrong
BP Egan
Swan
Crystal Virook
Foli
R. Norton
Mit Stove
Irony Adelaide
Pirie
Nel Shuly Park
Mateheure
North
Sunt
Nielens
Newt High School
South
Missing Mutchings body found by fishermen near Federal Dock
The body of Walter Stanley Mutchings, 25, of Pirie Estate, was recovered from Pirie River near Federal Dock by two fishermen. Police and coroner will review findings after a 11 day disappearance linked to his damaged roadster and a lodge event.
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Hutchings
Walter Stanley Mutchings
Clark Street
Pirie Estate
Pirie River
Baltic Wheel
Pire
Sterday
Messrs. W. Fitzgerald
Terrace
J. Watts
York Road
Tasp
Lot. J. Merrett
Ies
Messrs. R. Tucker
the Terrace
P. H. Gear
Federation Road
Smelters Wharf
Tirie
Miter
Pirie
Returned Servicemen's League
Memorial Hall
Chings
G. F Reese
Pirie West
Baltic Wharf
Death of former town clerk Me Linsi Luvin Gurren
Me Linsi Luvin Gurren former town clerk of Pirie died in Wikehel Street Private's Hospital aged 71 after prolonged illness. He served Pirie as town clerk for over 24 years retiring December 31, 1939. He was active with Central Baptist Church and YMCA work and long for years led the Children's Playground Committee. He leaves a wife and daughter Miss Jett, with two sons Allen and another son deceased. brother H. L. Gar.
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Main Road
Solomontown
Pirie
HL. Garrett
Electricity Department
Pirie Corporation
Adelaide
E. Garrett
Linsi Luvin Gurren
Husic
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Garrett
Broken
Lil
Port Linecol
Wis
Central Baptist Church
Y.M.C.A
Children's Playground Committee
Cit
Miss Jett
Allen
If. L. Gara
Pirie Golfers Triumph 6 1 Over Whyalla Team
Pirie golfers won six of seven matches at Kingston Park yesterday defeating Whyalla. The scores list Pirie players first with wins in most pairings and a 38 point Canadian foursome Stableford on Saturday.
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Pirie
Whyalla
Kingston Park
Hoping
DH. R. “Adams
W. Hornby
W. Xp
Mallyon
E. D. Rundell
M. Brown
A. Harris
K. D. McLeod
J. Hocking
A. Middleton
D. Gillen
L.A. Belcher
Stableford
A. E. Treleaven
K. OD. Penis
D. H.R. Adams
A.V. Raggatt
R. K. Mallyen
R. Ophel
P. M. Bernhardt
H. Touzel
J. R. Dellow
Associates’ Golf
Petition drives aid TB fight at polling places
Volunteers from Returned Service Men League Country Women's Association Red Cross and other groups staffed tables at polling centres urging a federal and state tuberculosis drive. About 220 signatures were collected with some voters objecting to perceived political nature of the effort.
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Luiieidet
Geveral Sulling
Returned Service
Men’s League
Country Women's Association
Red Cross
Watchers' Association
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