Allied advance widens in France as Caen thrust grows
The Allied offensive gains momentum with Canadian forces widening a Caen thrust to nearly three miles at the head and six miles at the base. British units push three thousand yards along the Caen Vimont road threatening enemy supply lines, while American troops seize Nantes on the Loire, the farthest south reached.
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Australian Associated Press
London
France
Caen
Vimont
Nantes
Loire
Germans Driven From Heights Near Florence
British Eighth Army forces advance to clear pockets of resistance on the high ground south of Pontassieve and have driven the enemy from several key elevations. Polish troops on the Adriatic front seize two important features between the Misa and Cesano rivers and repel enemy counterattacks.
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London
Florence
Eighth Army
Pontassilve
Adriatic
Misa
Cesano
Fortifications Built By Germans In East Prussia
London reports Germany rushes hundreds of miles of trenches and a massive buildup of men tanks and planes for the East Prussia battle. Hitler is said to have ordered a stubborn defense at all costs as fortifications rise amid feverish construction.
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East Prussia
London
Hitler
Manpower Director Resigns in Australia
Federal Government accepts the resignation of Wallace C. Wurth as Director General of Manpower. He will stay on until reallocating Australia’s manpower resources is completed to meet new wartime responsibilities following PM discussions in London and Washington. Prime Minister Curtin announced the decision and praised Wurth’s service to the Commonwealth over the past two and a half years.
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Melbourne
Wallace C. Wurth
Wurth
Australia
London
Washington
Worth
Curtin
Commonwealth
Transport Plane Crash in NS W Newcastle
Twenty five U S Army Air Force men escaped serious injury when a Douglas C47 crashed into a stormwater channel during a forced landing at District Park Aerodrome in Newcastle NSW. The pilot and radio officer were slightly hurt while the other crewman and 21 airmen exited safely, wading through knee deep water to reach safety.
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Newcastle
U.S
Local Notables and Visits Highlight Pirie Town
Mrs J Fitzpatrick, Sydney, visits her Solomontown parents on Simpson street. T Lawton of Adelaide Tramways Employes Union tours Pirie to back a Yes vote. Mrs L Stokes appointed temporary assistant at Solomontown School. O W Till admitted to cee Hospital Ward. J B Kelly returns home after Pirie Hospital stay. W J Lock to be discharged soon from Pirie surgical ward. Bob May and Martin Connelly junior fly to Melbourne for a holiday including Beechworth.
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Mrs. J. Fitzpatrick
Myrtle Creasy
Sydney
Mrs
C. H. Creasy
Simpson Street
Solomontown
T. Lawton
Tramways Employes’ Union
Adelaide
Pirie
Education Department
C. de Abbott
Minister of Education
L. Stokes
Solomontown School
Pirie Hospital
W. J. Lock
Hundred of
Napperby
Bob May
Martin Connelly
Melbourne
Beechworth
Medical Board Resignations Prompt Compromise Plan
Port Pirie doctors on the Smelters Medical Board resigned over Workmen's Compensation Act changes. Premier announces a conference with the British Medical Association and a government inquiry led by Mr. Bean to devise a workable scheme for Port Pirie. Dr Tassie says the matter is settled provisionally and resignations withdrawn.
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Workmen's Compensation Act Board
British Medical Association
Pirie
Bean
Port Pirla
Lacey
Whie
Pira Trades and Labor Council
L. G. Tassie
Ume
New Plane For Whyalla And Training Aircraft For Spencer Gulf Club
A newly rebuilt Gypsy Moth basis aircraft was redesigned into a Major Moth for Whyalla and Spencer Gulf Aero Club training. Chief engineer J A Thomas supervised the work and test flight was performed by pilot R Matthews, assistant instructor.
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Spencer Gulf Aero Club
J. A. Thomas
R. Matthews
War Prisoners Parcels Halted in France Transport Crisis
Orange NSW postmaster general announces France cannot handle parcels to German POWs due to French railway disruptions. Next of kin urged to refrain for now. Parcels en route will be held overseas or delivered to POWs when liberated. further public statement expected if service resumes.
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Orange
N.S.W
W. P. Ashley
France
Germany
Tansport
Ashley
Synthetic Rubber for Australia Moves Forward
Sydney reports requisitions for nearly 4 000 tons of synthetic rubber to aid Australia with limited initial arrivals and more on the way. Minister J A Teasley announced a policy to use 25 percent synthetic rubber in eyros and all rubber goods, aiming for full implementation by early 1945 and effective operation by year end.
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Sydney
David-case
J. A. Teasley
New Governor of South Australia Chosen
Sir Willoughby Norrie has been appointed to succeed Sir Malcolm Barglay-Harvey as Governor of South Australia. A veteran of two wars, he was wounded four times in World War I and commanded the 3rd Armored Corps in the Middle East in 1942. He will travel from England with his wife and two daughters to assume duties in Australia.
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Willoughby Norrie
Ds.c
Malcolm Barglay-Harvey
South Australia
3Th Armored Corps
Middle East
England
Australia
S A Railway Workers Protest Fines and Grievances
Adelaide railwaymen protest reintroduction of fines for minor offences. A mass meeting will be held at the Trades Hall on August 20 to discuss grievances and decide on a course of action.
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Adelaide
Trades Hall
Warnertown Family Informs of Geoffrey Plenty Death
Mr and Mrs C G Plenty of Warnertown confirm their eldest son Geoffrey William Plenty died in an aircraft accident in Egypt on August 4 1941 He served in the Air Force as a pilot and held promotion to Warrant Officer His brothers Herbert C Plenty a Squadron Leader and J A Plenty an Aircraftman also served in the RAF
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C. G. Plenty
Warnertown
Geoffrey William Plenty
Plenty
Pabst
Air Force
Herbert C. Plenty
D.F.C
Par
J. A. Plenty
The
KOA
ALB
Interest rates cut by Commonwealth Bank under security order
Melbourne reports rate reductions on fixed deposits overdrafts and new loans under a National Security order. Overdrafts drop to 4 15s per cent from 5, new life office loans capped at 4 15s, fixed deposits cut 10 to 15 percent depending on term, savings balance rate unchanged for the first 500 pounds, rest trimmed, local government loan rates set at 3 10 to 3 12/6 per cent depending on government guarantee.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Bank
Life Offices Agaist
Car sold above fixed price leads to fines and charges
In Sydney on a Thursday in June James Grieves the meteor driver was fined £25 and ordered to forfeit £211 for selling a car for £500 though the fixed price was £289. Summonses have been issued against the buyer and a Prices Commission Official has charged them with aiding and abetting the offence.
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Sydney
James Grieves
Meteor
Prices Commission
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