Russians Begin Third Offensive In Viazma Area
London reports the Russians launched a third major push in the Viazma sector described as gigantic by a German spokesman. Berlin Radio notes the main battle near Dorogobus Demensk while the push continues north of Kharkov with many towns and villages captured daily.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Viazma
Berlin
Dorogobus-Demensk Area
Kharkov
Exchange Telegraph
Allied Armies Form Unbroken Front in Sicily Drive
One month after the Sicily landing the American Seventh Army and British Eighth Army joined fronts before Randazzo Pass Bronte and Troina, signaling a possible cut of German forces. The Eighth Army closes on Mount Etna as Bronte falls and Randazzo nears. A report from Berchtesgaden cites Hitler guarded by an escort and rumors of Goering leading Germany.
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London
Sicily
Seventh Army
Eighth Army
Randazzo Pass
Bronte
Troina
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
United Press
11 Miles From Kharkov in Russian Advance
A Times correspondent notes rapid Soviet movement near Kharkov with a claim of 11 miles to the city from the north. In nine days Russia’s forces allegedly advanced 200 miles, with reports of near the Phir River and ahead toward Smilesrom Kharkov and Bryansk railway localities.
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London
Kharkov
Russias
Stockham
the Times
Phir
Moscow
Smilesrom Kharkov
Shaklovo
Ore
Thy
Bryansh
Messina Beach Assaults Break Through Allied Lines
Allied forces push toward Messina as air and naval strikes target beaches and bridges. Eighth Army advances within about 38 miles of Messina while Axis ships and landing craft face heavy fire. US Seventh Army drives east of Santa Agata as troops land behind German lines.
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London
Ars
Sicily
Messina
Loielyus
Masala Tor
Icon Vnubus Raii
Irons
Mickela
Eighth Army
War to Go Into Japan Promises by Admiral Halsey
A garbled war front dispatch cites Admiral Halsey promising Americans will carry the war into Japan. It praises bold air and naval action, predicts crushing strikes and a coordinated push in the Pacific, with mentions of strategic targets and Allied resolve.
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Japan
Admiral Halsey
U.S
Tris
Anil
Earlice
Kites Calmander
1Ei
Chins
Chine
Vie
Germany
Aduniy Bing
Fewer Than Half Farmers Now in New South Wales
In New South Wales after the war many farmers faced severe hardship as financial strain, adverse seasons, and high insurance costs reduced their numbers. The Department notes limited capital and economic frictions with lenders, leaving adaptability as the main factor for continuing operations.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Fairy
Man suffers spine fracture while travelling home
Thomas Cow, a Chinese Coles Hellet Corus worker, fractured his spine after a fall between Manis and Sydney. He travelled by coach and planned an ambulance meeting at Finley before continuing toward Deniliquiss.
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Sydney
Ty Iis
Mothers and Babies of Pirie Report Highlights At Clinics
Four clinics served 7 748 visits by mothers and infants. A comprehensive year review praised Sister W Niield and Joy Lewis for service, noted 12 month operations and rising demand, and urged continued fundraising as health services expand. The report warned of severe wartime hardship and outlined finances and staff changes, including Burgoyne’s resignation and new officers.
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Anyual
Will Associated Smelters Co-operative Council
Broker Hill Associated Smelters Proprietary Limited
Vietwallers’ Aswai
Codling
Burgoyne
Thympkeen
Cay Hat
Banc
Tad Dooen
Prime Minister’s Pirie Visit Delayed Plan Change
Reports say the visit of Prime Minister J Cortin to Pirie faced changes after a late advisory from The Revurdur To meet security and schedule needs. Mr Ri Se Wielariis confirmed modifications causing the Prime Minister to travel by train to Pirie, aiming to arrive around 4 p.m. on Thursday. Local events group Associated Smelters and the Fremulsion Band agreed to a short recital during the gathering.
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Ri Se Wielariis
Sune
Iedrulha
J Cortin
Mr Richards
Enedeeneis
Curtin
Uve
Pirie
Wwe
Budi Sith
Hull
Thresmuyse
Hill Associated Smelters
Messing
Baby Welfare Nurse to Transfer Within Agency
Miss K Williams, resident nurse at Pirie branch Babies Welfare Association, will leave her post after three years as head nurse in charge of Wipe coutie. She will be transferred to the district’s main area in late September or early October. Sister Marsmore and Mrs J. Wiraing Jenkins named as successors to assume duties in the city.
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Pirie
Ullowss
Xellef
Serviers
Pvport
Tenn
Selemun
Risdon Park
Amor
Jabnelon
Risdon
Suport
Ale Wamual Aneetinng
J. Wiraing Jenkins
Ty Tude Street
Jenkins
Robbery at Priest's House in Tiates District
Burglars broke into a priest's residence on Young Street yesterday, stealing about 15 pounds. They removed a wine screen and climbed through a window, taking unspecified valuables. Police investigations underway.
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Adeline
Tiates
Bail Refused for Forbes Amid Abscond Risk in Court
In Sydney Supreme Court Judge Street refused bail to John Woolcott Forbes, citing strong risk of flight and evasion. The case highlighted Forbes travel abroad, earlier absconding from bail in Bolivia, arrest in Mexico, and use of false documents while under police escort.
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Sydney
John Woolcott Forbes
Justice Street
Supreme Court
Shand
Forbes
Barry
Crown
Bolay
Mexico
Airmen injured as two planes crash in NSW training
Three airmen were drilled after a crash during formation tying exercises in western New South Wales. Warrant Officer Frank Kenneth Smith of Glenelg South Australia supervised instruction pilot Leading Aircraftman John Charles Chantler of Morpeth New South Wales trainee pilots Leading Aircraftman Raymond Thomas Cooper of Cootamundra also mentioned as injured. A fourth airman was uninjured.
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Sydney
Air Force
Anitliweatern
New South Wales
Frank Kenneth Smith
Glenelg
S.A
John
Charles Chantler
Morpeth
N.S.W
Raymond Thomas Cooper
Cootamundra
Mr Eley Leaves for Wallaroo in South Australia
Mr B Eley, long time station master at Pirie and acting master at Wallaroo, leaves after illness and service across railway branches. A farewell at Black South Station gathered officials and workers who praised his leadership and wished him well as H. Eley departs for a new post in Wallaroo.
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B. Eley
Pirie
Woodgile
Mr. Ely
Hu Traseft
Servic
Blvic South
Mr. Bley
Mice J. le Wallisins
Werkom
Ty Bruit
Welrmany
J. Ryd
D. McChime
E. T. Cornish
D. McQnesny
W. Dietman
L. Geffen
Mayard Ishunters
Cricket Club
Astor
Bern
Ty. Wallarwa
Jett
Steyday
G. Mebnerney
Port Linieobis Hs
Heer
Acd
Jeffery
Charles Atreel
Pirie Wort
Red Shield Picnic Fund From Assute Synelter Listed
A note shows a £50 donation for the Red Shield charity from Assute Synelter for a Picnic and Sports Association event in Broken Hill, noting continued support and a South Australia link to Red Shield War Survivors.
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Broken Hill
Synelter Picnic and Sports Association
South
Grey Division voting strength grows for federal race
In Grey Division on election day 52,091 residents will decide whether sitting MP or Labor challenger wins a seat in Parliament, 81 more than in 1940. Whyalla, Port Augusta, Pirie and Wisalla show voting shifts while Pirie Tul gains as the ironstone port expands, with Badman leading Labour against Davis in a tight race and McFarlane and Trormal tallying in early counts.
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Pirie
Whyalla
Gulf Fas
Wisalla
Rch
Thie Vicetlan
TCL
Ayil
Elvetion Me. C. Badman
Mosers
Davis Chahord Ant
TM Mepar
Votes From Services Te iayty noted that fi ait tere were TR& ballot papers issued
Voters from services formed part of the electorate with a noticeable rise in abstentions as three candidates faced the final polling. The piece lists division totals for Whyalla Port Augusta Whyll Ports Great region, showing Labor and Independent contenders, and notes industrial gains expected to influence voting power.
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Firit
Whyalla
Port Augusta
Mirrseas
Fareet Potres
Labit Piri
Wallavsis
Maitland
Uae
Yorkeauy
Old Contemptibles Soldier Fought in World War I
An engineer served with the Old Contemptibles and fought in France and Belgium during World War I. He won the Victoria Cross and was mentioned in several dispatches. Later he served at the Royal Military College in Australia and held high staff roles in the East Africa campaign.
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Mujur-Gon
Mack Scobie
MC. G.oc
Multi
Frilwe
Beauce
Beligny
Prosecution of 120 More Miners
Sydney police report another 10 workers from New South Wales face prosecution for alleged labor control violations. The ten are employed at the Metropolitan Building on the south coast, with work halted on August.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Local Pirie Hospital Notes Drifts With Several Visitors
Patients and staff movements dominate Pirie Hospital updates with Mrs R Pryor returning from Adelaide to care for her father Mr JSR Ann Mey, and others like Mr Kyan Jobs and Mr TG Lamburt mentioned in connections to surgical wards and medical ward progress. Military and boxing figures visit Pirie as H Farnell and Mr Hutchins bring service and piano tuners, while local officials discuss staffing shifts and duties at the hospital vicinity.
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R. Pryor
Pirie
Adelaide
Jsr
Ann
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Randazzo
Goering
Rhineland
Tavslay
Mannheim
Ludwigshafen
Promise OF
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Florence Streets
Port Pirie
TEL
Elizabeth
Ttalion
Hrinece
Kivabew
Grenadier Guards
Gays
Eouth
England
Mesdames G. K. Williams
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
A. Corlling
Williams
W. B. Nield
Joy Lewis
Ster
Mr. Wilson
Asa
MR. Burgoyne
Yegoek
Audi
Melbourme
Th. A. Barca
P. F. Somerset
Bister Jenkins
Woolcott Forbes
MR. Eley
Wallaroo
Mr. Brandt
Eley
Bhuill
Aed
Messrs
Fletcher
Berridge
Bley
Siitigiimystoy
GREY
Mr. Russell
Port
Wi Ie
Russell Yeil
Davis
Uliail
Bassman
Youke Sujitsul
A. W. Fables
Vna
Svail
Curlin
Tridy
Badman
Shroud
Mysilue
Wight
Hte
Didates
Brinkworth
Cowell
Ulisten
Gladstone
Port Germein
Port Lincoln
Avys
Aush
Strawtown
Streaky Bay
Wallarou
Willvelia
Malta
Waterside Workers’ Federation
New Zealand
ALERE
MW Beton
Prine
Thy Pacific
Atos
Hus
Gertrude Sineel
Gennein
Pirie Howital
Kyan Jobs
Bivis Ato
Biri Hospital
Harry Farnell
11. Hutchins
Piano Turmus'” Association
Piriy
Mx Hutchins
Darwin
Tevowie
Me. F. Gurdthwuser
Medical
Dayred
Parle ‘Hospital
Hankinson
Pijie Hospital
TW. Bhvkmain
Tivie Hospital
Seattle
TG. Lamburt
Jes
Henry Pirie Football, Association
G. Buceney
Doe Celeste
Adelante Fine Brigade Headquarters
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