Planes Set Tanker Afire in Dutch Coast Action
London reports Royal Air Force missions include Kiel and Berlin bombing by Second Bomber Command Blenheims direct hit on a petrol ship off the Dutch coast. Ameland Island gun emplacements attacked. Northern France offensive patrols at low level. German E boats and motor craft targeted. A second enemy lumber vessel destroyed off England’s last coast. Berlin bombed again last night with severe fires. PRESSMEN VISIT EAST INDIES.
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Blenheims
Royal Air Arcfighter
France
England
Royal Air Force
Berlin
Sen Foll Leads Australian Press Delegation to Batavia
The Australian press delegation led by Senator Foll and including Minister of the Lyteries Lovrinit will tour the East Indies before returning to Sydney. The itinerary covers Koepang Centsar Soura taya Bandoeng Batavia Palembang and Singapore as part of a mission to enlighten pressmen.
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Batavia
Sydney
Lovrinit Wye
East Indies
UN Sen. Foll
Lyteries
Snef
Koepang
Centsar
Sourataya
Bandoeng
Palembang
Singapore
Germans Lose 1,500,000 Men in Russian Campaign
London reports German forces have made ground in Ukraine with two drives near Kiev and Jitomir, while Moscow says Smolensk stalemate persists. Allied dispatches tally German losses at about 1.3 million with no broad front-wide progress.
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London
Ukraine
Kiev
Jitomir
Ankara
Leningrad
Moscow
Smolensk
Moscow Information Bureau
Germans Desperate Organising For Final Attempt
London reports Mr J L Garvin comments on the German effort to halt the war with possible miracles. He offers cautious praise for Soviet forces while warning that Germany has not yet achieved decisive success.
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London
J. L. Garvin
Siuns
Australians in Burma
Australian and British troops in Malaya are trained in bushcraft in Burma. They are in good spirits amid occupation changes and the chance to see a new country.
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London
Malaya
Japanese Navy Calls for Volunteers in London
Japanese government officials seek volunteers as the Ministry of Marine authorizes enlistment of all retired officers and petty officers. The call is restricted to volunteers to support naval needs amid American petroleum embargo effects.
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Londus
Sundas
Japan
Japanese Ministry of Marine
Visitors Welcomed As Pirie Juniors Claim Shield
During a half time ceremony in the Northern Areas Pirie match, Mr W I Threadgold mayor and chairman presented the Peninsula Junior Association shield to Pirie captain Jack Oyens after Pirie won by eight to two to reclaim the trophy held on the peninsula since 1935. Gr Wearne and R W Cole praised the visiting club as the mayor spoke of illness affecting S T Nantarrow.
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Pirie
Town and Pirie Football Association
W. I Threadgold
Yorke Peninsula
R.W. Cole
Gr Wearne
Threadgold
Jack Oyens
I Caplain
S.T. Nantarrow
Northern Areas Association
Saverys Pirie Main Joins Defence Education Service
Mr LE Hosking of Pirie mana ger Saverys Pianos Limited is enrolled in the education branch of the A.LF and will serve under Major G. S. Plant at Darwin. He is conferred first class warrant officer and expects to be called up today after 18 months in Pirie. He has served as secretary of the University tutorial class and played cricket for South.
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LE Hosking
Pirie
Savery's Pianos Limited
A.lf
G. S. Plant
Darwin
Hosking
South
Hunger strikers Thomas and Ratliff appeal for release
Sydney reports heavy union leaders urging action to secure the release from prison of former hunger strikers Thomas and Ratliff. J Kye, secretary at New South Wales Labor Council, says the body watches a new movement as the Australasian Council of Trade Unions uncovers new facts to place before the Commonwealth Government. Assistants promise support and a hopeful outcome.
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Sydney
Thomas and Ratliff
J. Kye
New South Wales Labor Council
TI Australasian Council of Trade Unions
Pirie Thermometer Readings at 8 am
Readings from Pirie thermometer show a temperature of 41 degrees at 8 am. Measurements indicate cool morning conditions with gradual rise expected through the day.
Demonstration Encourages Sporting Bodies to Postpone Fixtures
A report notes a demonstration of air raid precautions in which footballers and golfers stopped matches while the mayor urged postponements for next Saturday. The crowd praised the effort and urged public support for demonstrations and recruiting appeals, stressing interest in preparations.
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Cnver
Virie
All British Fair at Solomontown elevates church funds
An All British Fair at Solomontown’s Church Circle Hall raised 70 pounds for the Methodist Church. Afternoon stalls offered children's wear, cake, washday goods, sweets, and produce while an afternoon tea booth operated. Evening program featured Miss Nell Dallaway leading community singing and a Tennyson Girls Club troupe.
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Solomontown Methodist Church
Booth
H. Laube
E. S. Jew
Mr. Burgess
N. J. Stow
A. Swensson
F. Jacobsen
Tennyson Girls Club
Mornington Warrant Officer and Mrs Wood visit Pirie
Warrant Officer and Mrs K D Wood of Mornington arrived in Pirie to holiday with Mrs Wood’s parents, Mr and Mrs F B Alseth of Pirie West. M J Murphy, president of the Australian Workers Union, will meet a Brocken Hill Associated Smelters rep in Pirie to discuss a war funding claim.
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K. D. Wood
Mornington
Pirie
M. J. Murphy
Australian Workers Union
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
AW U PAY AT AIR SCHOOL LOADING CHANGES
Mr G L Davis the Australian Workers Union organizer was informed by Mr Murphy the industrial officer that Mr President Kelly of the State Industrial Court granted the union’s claim for war loading. The award adds 1/6 a day for men traveling to the bombing and air gunnery school in the Pirie district and 1/ a day for those camped any time. The loading applies to fares up to May 30 with all other conditions unchanged.
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GL. Davis
Tie
Australian Workers’ Union
Murphy
President Kelly
State Industrial Court
Pirie
City Engineer’s Reinstatement Sparks Bitter Debate
In Broken Hill Alderman Huckell moved to recommit the council’s decision to reinstate city engineer C A Almeida after his suspension for alleged drunkenness. Several aldermen, including Morris and Barnes, challenged the move, noting prior chances given to Almeida. The minutes were adopted with Huckell the sole dissenter amid remarks about reinstatement and recent court appearance for offensive conduct.
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Broken Hill
E. Huckell
C. A. Almeida
Huckell
Almeida
Remanded on 140 SURETIES in Adelaide Police Court
Colin James Lake was remanded until Thursday after being charged with assaulting a young woman with intent to commit a serious crime. He offered 70 pounds against 140 pounds surety of 33 pounds each. Police alleged he took the girl home by taxi after a dance, then violently assaulted her as they walked. She was knocked out and suffered bruises, but was later escorted home by a passerby.
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Adelaide
North Norwood
Colin James Lake
Walkerville Road
St. Peters
Bond
Lake
Berd Adibed Lake
Air School Strike at Pirie Remains Unresolved
Air school workers continue idle as strike stalls after a week of stalemate at Pirie air gunnery school. Wing Commander Dalton’s appeal is rejected by a narrow majority. Mr. Lynch visits to urge a return to work pending President Kelly’s private adjudication. Gaskin Brothers seek cash guarantee. meetings ongoing and tensions rise over possible funding and attendance.
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Dalton
Pirie
R. F. M.dalton
P. E. Lynch
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners
Kelly
Lynch
Gaskin Brea
Committee On the
Gaskin Brothers
Air School Chief Appeal Sparks walkout vote
Air force leadership faced a heated meeting over demands while commanders urged swift provision of hospital and flight facilities. A near unanimous mood favored staying, with a motion to resume work tied to negotiations and compensation for time lost and subcontractor losses.
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Kiel
Australian Associated Press
Air Ministry
Second Bomber Command
Ameland
Sen. Foll
W. J. Pimlott Ltd
the House of Good Furniture
Alexander and
Florence Streets
Phowe Pirie
Burma
Japanese
Pirie Juniors
Thomas and
Ratliff
A.C.T.U
Ar.p
Solomontown
Methodist Church
Donald
A. Swenson
H. Ellen
J. Spence
H. Alcock
C. Cunningham
Miss E Spence
K. Graham
A. Liddle
J. L. Grose
R. Brook
J. Sharpe
M. Seymour
Mrs. ES
Jew
J. Garnaut
Maylanes
Western Australia
A. Catchpool
Pirie West
Pine
Adelside
D. B. Middleton
Pure Hospital
D. L. Secambe
Spenser Gulf Aero Club
Australian National Airways
Melbourne
J. M. Thomson
C. W. James
F. Muir
P. Coleman
RW. Dietman
P. Dean
F. G. Errington
Svr
Pirie Hospital
Messrs
H. G. Brooks
Buckland Park
Richard Geddes
J. Maitland Thomson
Civil Aviation
Spencer Gulf Aero Club
ALF
Raymond Beatty
Heather Kinnaird
Beatty
C. Pavlich
D. H. Smith
M. J. Stacey
B. Paltridge
A. Kurtzey
L. Millington
L. C. Cameron
K. M. Birch
Adelaide-Whyalla
L. C. Moody
Guinea Airways
A. Jarrett
Whyalla
H. Barrett
W. Bellchambers
J. Barclay
R. D. Walker
Tsantsis
C. Andrewartha
Aw.u. Pay
AIR School
Barrier Council
Morris
Aki
Lambert
Mayws
Uruk
Ald
Barnes
Ald. Barnes
Point &F
Harris
Ald. Huckell
Waterside Workers’Hall
Gaskin Bros
H. Tierney
G. C. Springall
The
Carpenters’ Society
Carpentiers’ Society
Union
Green
Pire
Flight-Lient
Matheson
TL. Cavanagh
Tierney
Pandice
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