Allied advances in Sicily claim more towns and airfields
British Prime Minister Churchill says the Seventy-Eighth Division has captured Centusepe near Legalouto with Regalbuto also taken. The Seventh Army has entered Traiis as Allies press toward Catania Plain. Eighth Army fights across Geroini airfields amid reports of German air force losses and abandoned fighter planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
W. Churchill
Centuepe
Legalouto
Sicily
Regalbuto
Traiis
Cot Road
Catania
Reuters
Sivium Front
Eighth Army
Geroini
Altom
Creiso
Gerwins
Gorvini
Japanese Landing Prevented Near Foochow
Japanese landing attempt near Esintiso, about 49 miles beyond Foochow, was checked by Chinese guns. Chinese steam launches carrying Japanese were observed and attacked by German two-store ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crungking
Chinesevuiniunique
Esintiso
Foochow
Ian Week
Dack
Bre Fran
More Ships For Britain
London reports Prime Minister Churchill announced in the House of Commons that the United States is transferring between 15 and 200 ships to the British flag. The transfer had already begun and is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. Churchill
House of Commons
Russian mobile gun aids Orel breakthrough in Russia
Moscow dispatch describes a new Russian mobile gun that accompanied tanks north of Orel. The weapon supports assaults at about 800 yards, disabling German batteries and clearing paths for armor. The piece notes the gun’s speed and mobility as it repeatedly reached advantageous positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tueday
Tewyer’y
Moscow
Russia
Orel
Guy
Cies
Auic
Four Towns Captured in Sicily Front Advance
Allied forces report capturing four towns in central and northern Sicily along the Genite front. American units seized Ban Stefanc, Mistretia, and nearby areas, with additional towns Assera and Nisseria falling. About a thousand prisoners, over half German, taken in the Mistretta area, boosting total Allied POWs to around 96,000 amid heavy artillery preps near Regal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lllied Pnaies
Sicily
Genite
Bighill
Ban Stefanc
Forth
Mistretia
Assera
Nisseria
Germany
Mistretta
Algiers Radin
Regal
Warning to Italy as Allied patience wears thin
London dispatch reports Allied views split over Italy's fate with Brumanwels noting two pivotal options. Some favor immediate unconditional surrender, others press for continued fighting for a negotiated peace. Algiers Radio warns peace not reached and Allied forces threaten action against Italy on the mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brumanwels
Italy
Cain Grandi
Tily
Algiers
Unt
Agarrison
Hamburg Bombardment Returns in Air War Update
Luftwaffe units and Allied fighters clashed again last night as bombers struck targets in Holland and Germany. Beaufighters and Mosquitoes penetrated airfields at Suits and Cuxtayen, with heavy fighter escort engaging enemy formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxdors
Hania
Gervants
Holland
Germany
Stand
Cuxtayen
Never Saw Shot Fired
Melbourne crowd hears Capt. H B Gullett of the United Australia Party attack the Labor government on military policy. He accuses lack of reinforcements and political interference, saying the war effort suffers while a war-time prime minister has never seen action and avoids visiting troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Labor Party
H. B. Guillet
United Australia Party
Henry
Gullett
Iask
Churchill
Roosevelt
Menzies
Death of Pirie Nurse Ruby Gale in Diptheria ward
Miss Ruby Edith Ellen Gale 28 a nursing probationer at Pirie Hospital died from diphtheria after about four weeks illness. Eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Gale of Gladstone born Crystal Brook where her father ran the Wheat Board and coursing. Remains to be buried at Crystal Brook Cemetery this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Edith Ellen Gale
Pirie Hospital
MV7
W. H. Gale
Gladstone
Miss Gale
Crystal Brook
Australias Wheat Board
Pirie
Marely
Rose Park
Gale
Sternson
Coliege
Gun
Druid Lodge Officers Installed at Pirie Unity Hall
Pirie Druids held their installation of officers at Unity Hall with Grand President and assorted officers in attendance. Six new members were initiated and a social evening followed featuring singing, demonstrations, and a supper hosted by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Druids
Unity, Hall
P.A. Bro
A. C. Vickers
P.A
J. Jenking
A. E. Beedey
PA. Bei G. J. Sach
Arch
A. E. Burgess
W. H Cousins
JPA
Bro
B. Re Grocke
Guardians
Bros
R. J. Robinson
HC. McBryde
A. Huskwell
H. Matthews
A. Bros E
A. Fridd
EB. L Axon
Bro AC
P. G. Farrar
F.C. Daves
Bros. RH
Robinson
G. Sard
F. Pump Meniter
Pirie Lodge
Pitt
PA. Bros
P. C. Daws
T. Hi. Wenzel
Grand Lodge
Stout
Pummen- Aer
Jenkins
Beesley
Dispute Over Truck Tyres At Pirie Local Court
Apex Motor Company of Port Augusta sued Constantine Keldoulis of Pirie West for 22 pounds 13 shillings 1 penny debt for truck tyres and tubes supplied in 1941. He admitted the debt but counterclaimed 71 pounds 15 shillings 2 pence for used tyres kept by Apex and 20 pounds damages for detention. Evidence tracked purchase, replacement, and nonreturn of tyres, with the court expected to rule in Apex's favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Gillespie
SMW i
Pirie
Yestern Apex Motor Company
Port Augusta
Constantine Ketdontis
Mansom Street
Pirie West
Keldoutis
S.J. Warren
C. R. Hannan
Apex Stator Company
Constantinos Keldoulis
MHL
Whyalls
Apex Motor Company
Tur
Apes Company
Tater
Wirrabura
Hansan
Tte
Tres Trum Apex Company
Hannay
Keldoulis
Hannan
Apex Company
Harald Wl Ham
Leonard Cape Moody
Hogue
Prizes Awaiting Claim In Pirie War Savings Contest
Four or more Pirie residents eligible for prizes totaling 12 pounds 10 shillings, contingent on claims before Mayor Threadgold. February saw formation of Soldiers' Honor Groups to spur competition among members across War Savings certificates. Prize sponsors include WH Moyle & Co, J & R Forgans, and Ruthsheims Limited. tie breaks rely on group member count and total funds. Rules barred schools hotels and large industries. competition closed July 20 with local War Loan Committee led by the mayor as chairman overseeing final actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OH ‘Threadguld
J. O'Sullivan
State Way Loan Conmiitee
Pirie Boys
WH. Moyle and Co
J. & R. Forgans
Ruthsheims Limited
Tyas Thany
Tsk Af
Town debates drainage and new industries plan
Town officials discussed draining Pine and the south and west areas, noting underground work under the railway and highways department input. They proposed government engineers for estimates and urged a citizens committee to explore postwar industries with Pirie Traders’ Association and a townwide meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH. S. Leahey
Dey
Highways Department
Highways and Local Government Department
Pirie Traders’ Association
W. H. Threadgold
el Interestad
Dr. Dey
Oilpipe trench delay in closure at Pirie Town Council
Pirie Town Council granted Vacuum Oil Company permission to keep a Main road trench open longer than planned near Solomontown with responsibility accepted for any accident. Ald Atwell, Ald Davis, and others raised concerns over gutters, water damage on York and King streets, and cattle damage on Three Chain Road as council oversight and repairs were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accum Ot Company
Pirie Town
AL Stutters Toyers
Ald
Acwell
King Street
Solomontown
MM. Bishop Kingpcutor
Davie
Amanda Street
St. John
Alexander Steel
Innes
Pirie High School
Memorial Hall
Kadina High School
Connelly
York Ronl
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Atwell
Davis
Howe Street
Hele
Clarke
Torth Street
Survey of Prizewinners Delayed as Funds and Memberships Sought
An unclear report notes surveying results and declaring prizewinners but outlines no final data. It requests securing security details of members and finances so four prizes can be allocated to Mr Thread and others without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Threadgold
Not Guilty of Melbourne Murder Trial in Ballarat
Kenneth Geoffrey White of Ballarat was found not guilty of murdering his wife and of wounding a soldier after a 24 hour jury deliberation at Ballarat Supreme Court. The verdict also acquitted him of related manslaughter and grievous wounding charges. White collapsed when the verdict was read. He testified the attack occurred in self defense after seeing his wife with a soldier and that he grabbed a razor in fear of being attacked. He had stayed in Ballarat after arriving from Geelong on May 29 and claimed he did not intend to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Testiny
Ballarat Supreme Court
Kenneth Geoffrey White
Ballarat
White
Geelong
Trouble in Railway Carriage Case in Pirie Court
In Pirie Police Court yesterday Ewen McIntyre, a Water man, faced charges of indecent language toward a railway official on a March 1 journey from Pirie to Adelaide. The defense argued no intent, while witnesses described disruptions by soldiers and the response of porters and police. The magistrate fined McIntyre £10 with court and witness fees, and issued seven days imprisonment if unpaid, with 28 days to pay the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Gillyspie
Pirie
Ewen McIntyre Waterman
Adelaide
W. C. Gillespie
Det-Tysp
G. Avnderson
Evie Millhouse
Peasast Corps
van Delendayt
Kellys
Tobruk
Mendelson
Kelly
Tie
Defendwur
Pirie Urges Trotting Return Before Prime Minister
A Pirie deputation plans to press Prime Minister Curtin during his August visit to lift the war ban on trotting and racing. They argue revival would boost war work funds, support local patriotic bodies, and provide recreation for workers, while stressing that metropolitan-only plans would deprive provincial areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Fistriet
Adelaide
Curtin
Glia Matte
Pirie
Metropolis
AE Pirie
Mir
W. Lacey
Lear
Geytfewian
Lingsarty Virie
Pirie Town Council Notes and Local Hospital Updates
Sir W. Be Threadgold and others attended Pirie Town Council. K N Tenn es appointed solicitor to Pirie Council for the unexpired term of the late J G Sweeney. LG Murray admitted to ward at Pirie Hospital and FP Jackson moved to surgical ward after operation. T W McPhee shows progress after bronchial pneumonia. W Le Storer treated in medical ward. L J Taylor visited with J Taylor of Ellendale. W Robinson of Zinc Corp returned from abroad and left for Melbourne. Police and legal court duties continued with SM presiding yesterday in Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Ni. Tnnes
Firie Town
J. G. Sweeney
FP. Jackson
Pirie Hospital
W. Lee Storer
Helensica
Aircraftan
L. J. Taylor
Miri J. Taylor
Duffy Street
Ellendale
W. Robinson
Zinc Corporation Limited
Pirie
Momlay
Melbourne
Poultry and Kennel Club Revived
A well attended meeting at Federal Motel formed the Pirie Poultry Bird and Kennel Society to revive exhibitions of poultry fancy birds and dogs. Local breeders from Adelaide Gawler Burra Jamestown and northern York Peninsula towns discussed a home for the club and monthly meetings with breed displays and lectures. W C Slater was named patron J Svotoher secretary G Short offered to provide a site for a class building with others appointed to management audit and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Pirie Poultry, Bird and Kennel Society
Olympia
Caledonian
Adelaide
Gawler
Burra
Jamestown
Yorker
Can
Suni
Ie Uy
G. Short
W. C. Slater
J. Svoteher
Eset yyits—Masoys
Fp, Brown
Ri Hurst
Re ‘Thoissoth
Tl, Drage
P. Williams
F.H. Bentler
Messrs. Drage
5. R. Matrivit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Catania Plain
Australian Associated Press
Britain
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
Tel
Hamburg
Mr. Curtin
Druids’ Lodge
Pirie Court
Pirie War Savings Group
Pire Council
Fulfare
Witi
Ube
LG. Murray
Semaphore
T. W. McPhee
Port Gemiein
Pirie Police and Legal Courts
Poultry and Kennel Club Revived
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