Atomic Bomb Drops On Hiroshima Port In Japan
Australian Associated Press reports Hiroshima, a key Japanese port, was chosen for destruction by an atomic bomb. The weapon allegedly has a blast thousands of times greater than prior high explosives and marks a turning point in the war, signaling Japan's likely inability to respond to further assaults. Hiroshima houses major ordnance, aircraft, and machine tool plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
New York
Hiroshima
Japan
British Planes Hit Yokohama Tokyo Area
British land-based planes reportedly attacked the Yokohama Tokyo area in the morning raid, per Tokio Radio and the American Associated Press. The report notes it is the first time land aircraft other than carrier-based planes with the Third Fleet have operated in Japan.
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New York
Japan
Tokio Radio
Yokohama
Tokio
American Associated Press
Major Bong Killed In California Crash
Major Richard Bong, noted American fighter ace with 40 confirmed Japanese planes, died when his jet fighter exploded in mid air near Burbank, California. The P-80 or jet-propelled aircraft shattered in a four minute blast, ending a storied Pacific patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Richard Bong
Pacific
Burbank
California
Australia Fall to 388 in Second Test
Australia bowled out for 388 on the second day of the Test at Fisher Memorial Park. Pollard and Williams led steady scoring while Hobart’s fielding restricted the visitors to a lower total. Grey Parliament member EH Rowell expects to fly to Port on Friday.
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Australia
EH. D. Rowell
Grey
Pire
Flight Takes Off From Lockheed Air Terminal
After it had taken off from the Lockheed air terminal, the aircraft accelerated into clear skies. The incident forms part of a broader aviation section detailing departures and early flight data from the region.
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Lockheed Air Terminal
German Subs Still at Work in Baltic Sea
The Moscow Red Star reports German submarines shell Red Army posts on Rugen Island. One submarine reportedly fired a shell and then fled, with no further contact. The paper also claims enemy U-boats are patrolling the Baltic, pursued in the quiet stretches of the sea.
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London
Luesdas Evealing
Baltic Sea
Moscow
Red Star
Rugen Island
Red
Berrie Desnels
Baliy Sea
Baltic
Puis
Beast of Austria arrest reported in Vienna trial
Vienna reports that Ernst Gratcher an Austrian SS Sturmführer has been arrested by Austin police. He is blamed for killings during World War II including an estimated two thousand victims at the Auschwitza concentration camp in Poland. He faces trial before the Austrian People's Court.
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Vienna
Austin
Sturmfeuhrer
Ernst Gratcher
Auschutz
Poland
Johnson Attacks 1942 Defence Policy On Western Front
Mr Johnson criticized the 1942 defence policy as inadequate against the Japanese threat. He cited Gen Plant reporting Moore River near Fremantle as the likely northern defence line with meagre equipment. The State Government and Labor pressed the issue on the Prime Minister, reversing the prior policy and sending more forces and gear to Western Australia.
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Plant
Itn
Moore River
Fremantle
Johnson
Labor
Wester Australia
Tenant Ordered To Quit Crystal Brook House Sold
The case involves a tenant ordered by Mr W C Gillesphy SM to quit a Crystal Brook house by September 4 to allow a purchaser, Walter Neville Govan, to take possession. Govan planned to move his wife and seven children into the property, while the tenant offered vacant alternative. The Federal Sub Treasurer approved the sale, but the tenant refused to vacate, claiming full payment and suitable alternative accommodation. Judgment granted for possession to the plaintiff, effective September 4.
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Hie
Crystal Brook
S.J. Warren
Govan
Crystal Nrack
Iris
Musgrave Street
Ivan
Commie
Grosiai
Sdefendalit Ud
Jaye
Thresent
O'Staughy
Personal visit and hospital notices in Pirie region
Sen TM Nicholls will visit Pirie today and stay at Barrier Hotel. Pirie Hospital admits Stout street resident and Mrs Vonnie O'Toole of Adelaide is a patient in Enfield Hospital after arrival. Joan Parker resumes duty at Pirie Telephone Exchange. Families and staff take annual and medical leaves in Pirie area.
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Sen TM. Nicholls
Pirie
Barrier Hotel
W. Loues
Stout Street
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
T Peacock
Vonnie O'Toole
Us Gillesatreet
Adelaide
Enfield Hospital
Ney
Joan Parker
Pirie Telehone Exchange
Add Atsensieh Gce
A. HL Parker
Railways Commissioner's Adelaide Note On Approximate Rail
The Railways Commissioner of Adelaide advises that approximate rail figures are in question or under review. The statement outlines potential variances in railway figures and guidance for readers awaiting clarified data from the department.
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Railways Commissioner
Adelaide
Iron Ore Project at Yampi Sound Ships Planned
A wartime pause ends as Australian Iron and Steel begins a 1,000,000 pound preparatory phase at Cockatoo Island for quarrying high grade ore at Yampi Sound 85 miles north of Derby. The project requires 12,500 ton steamers to ship ore to east coast furnaces. Production is slated to start by end of 1946 with fully electric quarrying crushing and loading equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Cockatoo Island
Yampi Sound
Derby
Australian Iron and Steel Limited
Three Australian Troopships Ready for Long-Service Men
Prime Minister Menzies announced that Gen. MacArthur will provide three Australian troopships to repatriate long-service men from the Pacific, including Borneo New Guinea New Britain and the Solomon Islands. One ship requires repairs and will not be ready until September.
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Perth
JB. Chifley
MacArthur
Borneo
New Guinea
New Britain
Solomon Islands
Chifley
New Members Not Attending at Pirie Meeting
President P E McMahon notes absence of young discharged servicemen from Pirie Returned Sailors and Airmen’s Imperial League meetings. He urges them to participate, aims to recruit for executive, and discusses a planned clubroom funded by donations and gov ernment materials. The sub-branch approves building fund plans and local liaison for veterans’ rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Seldtiers
Imperial League of Australis
P. E. McMahon
Memorial Hall
McMahon
McMulloch
J. Brummer
A.M. Bickers
Mrr. Wiebers
Aiestown Subiidranch
Samurday
VS. Dodd
Sehulae
Teave
Price Reduction In Oranges Ordered
Canberra reports a wartime Prices Commission inquiry shows forewar price levels for Valencia and juvel oranges averaged about 300 per cent above prewar returns. Officials propose a 2 arls reduction in prices for these varieties to reflect current market conditions and wartime adjustments.
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Canberra
Tue
Juvel
Valencia
Prices Commission
Ishiehd
Nearing Century: Mrs Harvey Celebrates 95th Birthday
Mrs Kildabert Harvey of Wilkme Aree Sulumuntowi, England born, celebrated her ninety fifth birthday with family including daughter in law Mrs A Codd and granddaughter Miss Rita Vo Harvey. She is a long time Pirie resident, born in England, moved with her husband to Gawler then Pirie in 1878, helped workers during reservoir construction, and still lives in a brick home. She remains active, checks current affairs, and is convalescing after a severe cold.
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Kildabert Harvey
Wilkme Aree
Sulumuntowi
Virie
Harvey
Recorder
Middle North
Jeouple
Gawler District
Pirie
Heetaloa
Asband
Marvey
An Diack
Vint
Weather forecast item with unsettled rain returns
Official forecast notes unsettled weather and rain returning from the west within a day or two. West to north-westerly winds are expected. Yesterday's temperatures are listed for Brisbane Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Hobart and Perth with readings from 55 to 62 degrees.
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Semyurming Moe
Brisbane
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Hobart
Perth
Pirie
Failed To Report Accident In Pine Fulles Lourt
A court in Solomontown heard W G Gillespie fined for failing to report an accident after a bicycle crash outside Kobraheim's shop on Main Road. Megan Megaw testified the driver fled after buckling the back fork and wheel. the vehicle owner did not reveal identity.
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W. G. Gillespie
Willian Harold Milnes
Wests
W. V. Virgo
Lewis Gurfiela Megaw
Kobraheim
Main Road
Solomontown
Megan
Dunages
Lir Weler
Milles
Assault charge and countercharge in Newcastle Hotel case
Oscar Klingbiel a Pirie West boilermaker's assistant accused William Hutchinson of common assault after a group confrontation at Newcastle Hotel. Hutchinson countered that blows were in self defense. Klingbiel testified he was attacked, knocked unconscious, and hospitalised for nine days. Hutchinson and witnesses described the sequence with multiple blows and a kick. Medical evidence noted facial trauma and mild concussion, with hospital and medical costs cited.
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Oscar Klingbiel
York Road
Pirie ‘West
William Hutchinson
Marriott Street
Solomontown
Hutchinson
Klinghiel
Klinghiel Im Hospital
R. Hamman
P. O'Callaghan
S.J. Warren
Oscar Klinghiel
Mexander Street
Dobber” Cavenett
Athol Jones
Saler
Family
Hiscock
Newcastle
Jones
Clarks
Sater
Houtehinson
Hutchiiison
Cavenett
Witness
Nell
Gloede
Winges
Tees Monte
Im Wen
William John Hiscock
Palnc: Street
Klinghil
Trutchinson
Klingbiel
Alleged Infamous Conduct Heard In Medical Trial
Sydney news reports Judge Markell presiding over a medical disciplinary tribunal as Dr. Augustine Fitzgerald of Katoomba faces charges of infamous professional conduct. The claim states he certified William Harris for admission to a reception post in November 1943 without a proper personal examination. Dr Alfred Alcorn testified Harris showed no abnormalities after eight years as his patient. The complainant, Mr Sugarman KC, alleged prior threats to certify Harris amid disputes, and the hearing was adjourned.
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Sydney
Torsday
Markell
Augustine Fitzgerald
Katoomba
Fitzgerald
William Harris
Alfred Alcorn
Harris
Sugarman
K.C
Fgr Come Plainant
Whee
Wade
Churchwoman Seeks Redress Over Alleged Wrongful Treatment
In Sydney on Tuesday a churchwoman from the Second Church of Christian Faulty y Chuan claimed wrongful treatment. The hearing was adjourned as the case proceeded.
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Sydney
Second Church of
Christian Faulty Y Chuan
Fragmented tide and weather data note
Partial OCR reads tide and temp lines with garbled values showing high water around 8.27 and 6.0 at 810 pm, low water 12需, lighting and sunrise sunset figures mixed, temperatures for year with max and min missing. The fragment lacks coherent events or entities.
Red Cross Work in England Speaker to Talk at Pirie Hall
HEF Creswick principal commandant of the Australian Red Cross Society will be in Pirie today. This evening at the town hall she will address Red Cross members and others on the work in England especially repatriated prisoners of war and civilian relief. Mrs Creswick has just returned from six months in England with the Australian POW unit and is well informed on care of sick and wounded and repatriated prisoners. The meeting will be in the town hall supper room.
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Misc
Hef Creswick
Australi Red Cross Society
Pirie
Town Hall
Red Cross
Australian Red Cross Society
England
Creswick
P.O.W
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Awa
Wiest
Bo Pollard
Whitington
Hutlun
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Vollard
Massett
Wright
Von
Stanford
Pope
Tepper
Robert
Vettiford
Votelard
Britain
Bristol
Gonpany
Beast OF
Austria
Safa Bank Besse
Hooper
Hoopers
Norman Street
Port Pirie
Tel
Munister
Pirie Court
S.A. Railway Farnings
Pirie Building Fund
Ul Winmonte
Omeico
Indte
A. Sustain
Wiypral
Sydney Heer
Suely
Mirnitcene
W. B. Holdsworth
Ted Tal
Sersieeuen’s
Mr. Bickers
Mrs. E. Harvey
Pirie West Man
W. C. Gillespie
Mannan
Bilas
Mr. Hannan
Tad
Hutchison
Nuid Hutchinson
McHannan
R. D. Carman
Winess
Glocde
Unc
Caeman
Flutchinson
Tibscock
Hal Ik Way A Pity the Winter Could Not Be Settled Out of Court, Wid Mutchinson
Warren
Hon Si Bicycles
Hirg
Bruce Small Pty., Ltd
Alexander Street
Florence Street
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