Devastation Spreads in Japan Heavy Toll of Shipping
The Australian Associated Press reports heavy Allied losses in July with 17 warships sunk and 51 damaged, 74 merchantmen sunk and 133 damaged, 189 luggers sunk and 451 damaged, 65 aircraft shot down and 398 destroyed on ground. Locomotives destroyed total 126 with 65 damaged. Naval bombardments hit six home island points including Mamamatsu and Kure. major ships largely accounted for. Warships shelled multiple targets as Nimite announces the new raid while Potsdam talks proceed and Stalin reportedly has a mild cold.
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Australian Associated Press
Guam
Tokio
Japan
New York
Suruga Bay
Gen. MacArthur
Kure
Satsuk
Kyustar
Nimite
Guan
Mamamatsu
Honshu
Yokio
Nidget
Shrer
Hianther
Damage reports from Inland Sea air strike by Allied forces
Admiral Nimitz released final damage figures from the Inland Sea raid on Saturday. American forces sunk two destroyers and one submarine while damaging ten destroyers and destroyer escorts, 15 freighters, and 58 smaller craft. Heavy cruiser Tone beached. Amagi and Katsuragi damaged. Aircraft losses total 27 Americans and 8 British. 29 planes shot down and 115 destroyed on the ground. Installations struck include one roundhouse. 13 hangars, 2 light homes, and 9 factories plus oil tanks and barracks.
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Guam
Tusday
Tejon
Nimitz
Pacific Ocean Area
Tone
Amagi
Katsuragi
Mary Snleu
Kawasaki Aircraft Plant
Akushi
Suto
Stalin Has Cold Precautions Taken
London report notes Stalin catching a cold with precautions being taken. State officials advise rest and monitoring as measures are stepped in. No further details on location or duration are provided.
Japanese resistances grows in Northern Luzon action
Late reports from Northern Luzon describe remnants of Japanese forces making a last stand as Americans seize the Ifugao Ridge after two weeks of war. Heavy resistance follows, with fortified ridges and garrisons aided by reinforcements from Bougainville and Shortland Island, and fighting on the Numauma and Kekoda trails remains tough.
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New York
Luzon
Russell Brines
Ifugao Ridge
Bougainville
Wan Army
Shortland Island
Numauma Trail
Kekoda Trail
Decentralisation of Industries Adopted by Cabinet
The government approved decentralisation of industries under the plan. The Prime Minister and Attorney General outlined that development should be guided by each State Government. Emphasis was placed on state resources and service financing, with financial aspects to be handled through national and state agencies.
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Lanberra
Ueniotatisen
Sevsnl
Ry Industries Communistuts
Propusti
Weather forecast prompts showers and cool southerly winds
A forecast indicates more showers across settled areas with intercontinental fronts edging toward central and southeastern districts. Cold, squally southwest to south winds expected, with temperatures easing by night. Yesterday’s readings show Brisbane 9, Sydney 61, Melbourne 56, Perth 55, Adelaide 33, Hobart 49, Pirie 57.5.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Adelaide
Hobart
Religion must dominate in postwar youth concerns
Lieut-Col R S Harewood of the Salvation Army warns in Pirie that juvenile delinquency demands strong religious influence. He cites postwar shifts, calls for standardized religious instruction, and reforms in reformatory and training ventures to steer youth toward useful life, urging unity among Protestant churches and continued prayer and peace observances.
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Harewood
Ruaias
Riesia
Saul
Ofc
Work of the Church Faces Postwar Moral Focus
A conference debate urges Christian and women’s support for postwar social reforms while stressing church as the moral leader. Speakers urge religion to guide daily life, education, health, and economic security, with emphasis on individual morality over expedient policy. Constable L E Wehr becomes permanent plainclothes officer in Pirie.
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Chistianen
Moseshay
Lue Pal
Livutet
Col Marewood
Cur Ives
L. E. Wehr
Pirie
Hitler Alive Rumors Persist in Berlin
Berlin authorities and Col Gen Gorbatov dispute definitive proof of Adolf Hitler's death. Russian investigators in Berlin say they are pursuing Hitler's fate and warn the Nazi underground may spread stories to deter inquiry.
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Berlin
Beslan
Hitler
Gorbatov
Reuter
Ger. Gorbatnwy
Red Army
Nazi Party
Gen
Gurbotov
New Premier for W A Wise elected leader of Labor Party
Perth reports that S Wise was chosen as Premier and leader of the State Labor Party succeeding J C Willcock, who resigned for health reasons. Wise just completed ten years as a minister in the State Government.
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Perth
Pirie Women Addressed By Noted Salvationist
Mrs Lieu-Col R Harewood secretary of the Territorial Home League of the Salvation Army spoke at a Pirie Salvation Army Hill meeting. She praised the Country Women’s Association and outlined Home League relief efforts for UNRRA and postwar aid including wool, blankets, sleeping bags, garments for Europe, and parcels for defence service relatives. Choir members sang four anthems during the afternoon program.
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R. Harewood
Territorial Home League of the
Salvation Army
Pirie
Salvation Army Hill
Capt
Wo Wthards
Fighting Services
Home League
Vietoria
Crismas
League
Defence Services
General Salvation Army
Adelaide
Melbourne
England
Europe
UNRRA
Harewood
Ateaders of Country Workers Association
40 Years as Shipping Butcher in Pirie and Sumlay
Mr Wiliane Mark Pethasi, long known in Pirie commercial circles, ran a shipping and butchering business across Sumlay and Pirie West Watering area. He supplied meat and provisions to ships anchored at Mie anchorage, including hogs, pork, and corn beef, and maintained steady trade with the vessel Ad lalde Stean hip Company. His retirement came after a long career, with colleagues noting his steady service and generous nature. he left five daughters and a son-in-law among his surviving relatives.
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Wiliane Mark Pethasi
Mage's Hospital
Sumlay
Pirie
Utaears
Gowden
Sear Age
le Cainere
Dulivel
Wikerun
le IB
Swvther
Jake
John B. Pelham
Itota
Pelham
Solomontown
Vaner
Matthey
Hethany
Filey Street
Bethany
Matty
Anchorage
Pelli
Sone Vine
Liv
Wetham
Janie
Dirkai
Mellin
Catherine Matt
Junuat
Antonas
Ani
Vom. Welham
Rose Part
Rainfall Recording in The Recorder Gauge Reaches Thirty Points
The Recorder reports thirty points of rain by two o'clock this morning. The measure indicates substantial precipitation, reflecting wet conditions across the area.
Churchill declines knighthood remains plain Mister
London reports that Winston Churchill refused the Order of the Garter as he resigned as Prime Minister. An official Buckingham Palace note says the King urged acceptance for his wartime service, but Churchill asked to decline the honor in the present circumstances.
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London
Winston Churchill
Order of the Garter
Buckingham
Churchill
Peace celebration plan after Pacific end of war report
Prime Minister Chifley indicated the cabinet endorsed marking the end of the year with Japan with organized celebrations while maintaining order. He urged peaceful jubilation and coordination with states for arrangements ahead of the federal state conference.
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CAS
Chitley
Annuity Award for Mrs Curtin in War Years Debate
In a wartime session Prime Minister Chifley introduced Mrs Curtin widow of Al Lite Pure Minister, proposing an annuity of 500 pounds. The motion passed unopposed as a measure for war needs with opposition leader Munaies urging cross party support and goodwill.
From Day to Day River Tides and Temperatures
Daily tide figures and times listed for today and tomorrow include high and low water levels with measurements, lighting times for evenings, sun rise and set, and local temperature readings. Barometer readings and periods noted.
Pirie Town Council Meeting Attendees and Local Updates
At the latest Pirie Town Council meeting, attendees included Mayor W H Threadgold, Aldermen C L and LH Davis, Drs W B Mackay M M B Middleton G Dey H V Rich H L Blucher and P Clarke, Fr G P Henschke MS.C. of Sydney, with Fr K Carmody absent assisting. Smelters staff Mr 4 B Walker to Adelaide for a fortnight holiday. Salvation Army Brig J Brimblecombe and Lieut Col R Harewood visited Pirie Corps then left for Wollaven. Mr GR Rohrsheim improving after two weeks in Pirie Hospital plans discharge. T A Tuckwell admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Patras detargst from medical ward included L Richards C Reynokie and T Brown.
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Pirice
W. H. Threadgold
Ald. C. L
LH Davis
Drs. W. B. Mackay
M. M. B. Middleton
G. Dey
H. V. Rich
H. L. Blucher
P. Clarke
G. P. Henschke
Sydney
Pirie Catholic
G. K. Carmody
Whyalla
4 B. Walker
Foco
Adelaide
C. J. Brimblecombe
Salvation Army
R. S. Harewood
Southern Territory of Australia
Pirie Corps
Wollaven
GR Rohrsheim
Pirice Hospital
T. A. Tuckwell
Pirie Estate
Pirin
Patras
Pirie Hospital
Messrs. L. Richards
C. Reynokie
T Brown
Petrol Ration Increases For Private Motoring
Canberra authorities announce next month higher petrol allowances across classes. Class 2 private motorists gain 25 percent on current ration, Class 3 business drivers 25 percent, Class 8 producers 15 percent. Taxi operators using producer gas get removal of gas unit with petrol scale plus 15 percent extra. private pleasure boats receive 25 percent. Other business drivers get no extra supplies due to tyre shortages.
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Businss
Death of Mr Man McLean After Short Illness
Man McLean aged 34 died in hospital after a three day illness. Born at Meadows Adelaide he left school at Notts Hit and worked in copper mining before moving to Pirie where he joined J and Re Forginths foundry as a furnaceman. He is survived by wife and three children Mary Clare and John. Fr Coffey conducted the burial at Birie Cemetery with pallbearers named B Feely L McDonald U Clarke Lo Allison K Zubrinich and C Murphy.
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Cenre Q
Man McLean
Meadows
Adelaide
McLean
Notts Hit School
Walelaroo
Corset Supplies Tied to Overseas Materials
In Canberra on Tuesday the Commonwealth Government outlined steps to limit importers and maximize overseas corset supplies. Australia will receive a small American allocation this quarter, with representations for a larger share in the final three months of the year, disclosed by Minister F M Forde for Sen J V Keane in the House of Representatives.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Australia
America
House of Representatives
F.M. Forde
Army
Sen
J. V. Keane
Woman Strangled in Hobart in Manslaughter Verdict
In Hobart criminal court Justice Hutchings finalized an appeal after a jury found Harry Cleaver guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Mona Elliott a 24 year old widow. Cleaver received five years imprisonment as mercy was urged due to impaired judgment.
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Hobart
Justice Hutchings
Supreme Court
Harry Cleaver
Cleaver
Mona Elliott
German Leaders Dodged Taxes in Berlin Case
A Berlin report states that prominent German leaders avoided taxes, with Joseph Goebbels noted for underpaying about 12,500 marks in 1988 while claiming a modest ministerial salary. The inquiry links corruption to favoritism and arbitrary taxation beyond official duties.
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Berlin
Goebbels
Asd
Pris
Germany
Pirie Horseflesh Shop Permits Sought for Pets
Two applications to open shops in Pirie to sell horseflesh for domestic animals were tabled. Gr A Dey urged approval under Health Acts as Adelaide and other capitals already operate such shops. Debate cited pet hunger and a need for pet meat, with Ald L T Davis urging delay for Central Board of Health guidance.
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Pirie
Adelaide
Gr. A. Dey
Cateyayere
Sd Gr. M
B. Middleton
Ald. L.T Davis
Central Board of Health
Clarke
Laval Still in Spain Despite Sanctuary and Airfield Move
In London on Tuesday reports say Pierre Laval remains in sanctuary in Spain. Laval and his wife were escorted to a Barcelona airfield and boarded a plane but were forced to return due to uncertain instructions. Laval has since been interned at the airfield awaiting further orders.
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London
Pierre Laval
France
Spain
Germany
Barcelona
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Nvary
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