Allied governments await Japanese surrender decision
The United Nations have not yet accepted Japan's surrender offer. The Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers would rule Japan through Emperor Hirohito. The response from the United States Britain Russia and China was handed to the Swiss Ambassador in Washington for transmission to Tokyo. Japan is expected to delay notifying Allied powers of surrender terms until late Monday or later. Australia’s Prime Minister J B Chifley will announce the end of the war to the nation via radio hook-up.
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United Nations
Japan
Hirohito
United States
Britain
Russia
China
Byrnes
Canbirk
J. B. Chifley
Australia
Commonwealth
Frederic Egglestone
Washington
America
Allied Demands Hirohito as Sovereign Muzzlepiece
United Nations reply through Switzerland seeks Emperor Hirohito maintained as sovereign ruler only if preclusive to Allied terms. It stipulates surrender under Allied command, removal of Japanese heads, and a pledged Japanese government to follow provisions of the Potsdam Declaration. The text outlines military and civil authorities to be placed under occupation and a commitment to a pacific postwar order in line with Allied aims.
War can be deemed ended by surrender or death
The Washington correspondent for the New York Times cites Len Connelly, secretary of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stating that for all practical purposes except formal surrender and occupation of Japan the war can be deemed ended. The Washington Post editorial asks for clarity while noting Hirohito being "out."
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Japan
Washington
New York Times
Len Connelly
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Juin
Washington “Post
Hirohito
Japanese precedent broken as Crown Prince Akihito comes of age
The Imperial Household in Washington reports the Crown Prince’s 18th birthday marks a break with tradition by not awaiting coronation or abdication steps. The unprecedented move reflects a shift in Japan's royal protocol and future leadership expectations, signaling changes in the succession norms.
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Washington
Imperial Household
Akihita
Cones of
Hirohite
New Jap Party Rise Reported by Radio Broadcast
A Sunday radio note from New York says a new party has emerged in Japan led by Field-Marshal Anami. The broadcast quotes him praising the Imperial Army's grit and vows to continue fighting in the sacred war to the bitter end despite Japan's capitulation.
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New York
Toki
Anami
Japan
Yao Haton
Macheowslo
Who Will Be "The Man" in Allied Japan Command
Secretary at the White House Ros announced today that the Supreme Allied Commander would be American. She declined to name or discuss likely appointees. Correspondents state Gen MacArthur is authority indicated as the Supreme Commander to accept Japan's capitulation, noted as senior Allied commander in the Orient with the longest war involvement.
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Washington
Ros
White House
Sta Mat
MacAuhuy
Orient
Japan
Red Army advances in Manchuria and Amur region
Reuters reports Soviet forces overrunning Manchuria as they cross the Amur and press toward Harbin. Russian troops move south and west of Lake Baikal, with Marshal Vasilevsky as supreme commander and Marshal Mutinovoks directing southern operations.
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Reuters
Ai Moscow
Red Army
Manchurie
Red
River Amur
Eace
Harbin
Ust
Vessilevsky
Baikal
Mutinovoks
US reaction to Japanese move halted large wartime orders
Allied Nations reply to the Japanese surrender offer prompted immediate U S actions. The government ordered cancellation of 4 000 million dollars in war contracts and halted work on 95 new warships. A government official estimated 5 000 000 munition workers will lose jobs within two months.
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Washington
Suu
United States
Supers Bomb Matsui Univ in Kyushu Action
Allied air forces continue operations with seventy five Super-Fortresses bombing and strafing Matsui University in Northern Kyushu as Japan’s capitulation looms and business as usual persists for the Allies.
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London
Sundas
Japan
Busines
Matsui Uni
Kyushu
Petain death demanded at treason trial
Paris reports that prosecutor Murnet urged in court that 89 year old Philippe Petain be executed for high treason. He argued the death sentence is the only lawful outcome under French law, despite Petain's advanced age.
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Paris
Wuntes
Murnet
Petain
Seader
Vichy
M. Myrnet
Eisenhower Arrives in Moscow for Personal Visit
London reports General Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, has arrived in Moscow after a personal invitation from Generalissimo Stalin for a pleasure visit. The mission is described as a friendly diplomatic engagement with Moscow.
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London
Dwight Eisenhower
Moscow
Stalin
Reuter
Weather Outlook and City Forecast Summary
Clearing showers mainly in the south end with fogs and frosts in the morning. Winds from the northwest to southwest, light to moderate. Regional forecast notes include the stated cities and temperatures for yesterday.
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Beture
Bydney
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Hobart
Pirte i
Pirie readies Rites for Victory Day celebrations
Pirie mobilizes for Victory Day with a city wide program led by The Den. A noon open air service from Pimlotts balcony, evening festivities on Alexander street, and amplified concerts from hotel balconies feature prominently. Officials plan traffic halts and a two minute silence for the fallen.
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le G. J. Merrett
Elle Street
Excelsior
Exchange Hotel
Central Hotel
Pri
Pirie Hospital Roundup Includes Several Admissions and Visits
Personal details list Mr H. Hanham admitted to Pirie Hospital medical ward and Mr L. Behan a merchant seaman as a patient. Keith Bragg, Port footballer, shows slight concussion recovery after a fall at Memorial Oval. Sister L Offler from Wesley College arrives for a short vacation visit with Rev. and Mrs. Annear at Central Mission Manse. Bakers in Pirie schedule holidays Tuesday and Wednesday disrupting bread deliveries this week.
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L. Behan
Pirie Hospital
Keith Bragg
Port
Memorial Oval
L. Offler
Wesley College
Pirie
D. W
Annear
Central Mission Manse
Adelaide
Theersilas
Alexander Street
Pirates? Pirie War News Sparks Late Night Euphoria
In Pirie on Friday night crowds waited for official word as three locomotives blew in a long blast and a theater announcement by Gordon Leane sparked a wave of tiny celebrations. By midnight lights glowed in homes as radio bulletins spread the news with many expecting Japan's capitulation, though later reports dampened the mood.
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Pirie
Uotek
Ozone Theatre
Gordon Leane
Wuiny
Pirigan
Vine
Wnt
Memorial Park
Three Chain Road
Japan
Armch
C W A Enterprise Demonstration and Handcraft Exhibition
A Pirie branch of the Downtey Women’s Association hosted a Friday town hall display organized by Mrs J B Doyle. Northern Divisional president Mrs McPherson opened the event with thanks and praised the branch for providing friendship and community for rural women. The exhibition featured textiles, paper mache, and bread-flowers with a center display on Pirie’s modern playgrounds, and a fundraising tally of about £96 for the CWA Service Families’ Cottage Fund.
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Pirie
Downtey
Mrs. Doyle Way
Somerton
Childreen
Mes McPherson
V. M. Gill
McPherson
EB. L. Ovellard
Preste
Jamestowing
Wevess
Vosivs
J. Sutherland
Moniva
Paxton
Heather Hender
Necks Hosken
Mesdames EK
Cham
Jamestown
Weaut
Sagar
Redhill
Hansler
Murraytown
JT Savi
Whyalla
Dhiort Pirie
Ho Hughes
Vor Broughton
Short
Tal Claanestown
Wiehe
Mendes Rel Hower
Gawler
Laliliturs
Mesdames D
Pointe
Dewine
Swalsh
J. A. Doyle
E. Ruper
Po Connell
Lelhiott
My Lawlorry
Augsichitty
J Short
EC Alford
Po Jonen
R Wilkow
I Power
Meatimes
G. Pilgrim
Binlay
A. Clarke
No Johnson
Ainerion
TS Sweet
HL. Bishop
PM. Bernhardt
G. Swalhbg
Future of Smelting Industry Assured Despite Difficulties
W L Baillies of Broken Hill Associated Smelters visits Pirie and stresses the lead and zinc outlook remains strong. He cites cooperative effort, ongoing civic projects, and the large Broken Hill ore deposits as key to riding through shortages and regulatory shifts toward freer markets.
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W. L. Baillies
Broken Hill Associated Smelters Proprietary Limited
Pirie
Baillieu
Messrs
W. S. Robinson
G. Lindesay Clark
Landon
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
L. B. Robinson
Zivte Corporation
Imperial Smelting Corporation
Is.c. Treats
England
Brokers Hill
Allied Chemical Industries
Clark
Broken Hill South
B.ha.s
Mir
Boutieu
Broken Hill
India
South Africa
United States
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Variety Concert for Distressed Family in Solomontown
A charity variety concert to aid a distressed Solomontown family was held at Church Wiricle Hall on Friday night. Mrs Ro Guiding and Mr JL Williams organized it with an entertaining program of music, ringing, dancing, and variety items. The audience included Mes W Ho Threadgold iayoress and a long list of performers and helpers from local bands, schools, and clubs.
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Solomontown
Ro Guiding
JL. Williams
Church Wircle Hall
Salomontown
W. Ho ‘Threadgold
Wse
Halas
Excelsior Band
No Long
St. Anthony's School
Daines Mo Cavenett
Golding
Ko Hackett
Oxford
Uy Hunsberry
W. Willi Con
Anderson
Ho Paxton
A Hackett
John Threadgott
M. Crouker
K. Pratt
M. Hyde
Erm Houghton
From Day to Day River Tides and Temps Note
A fragmented weather page lists river tides and daily temperatures with several garbled figures. High water around 71 and 108 unknown units appear with low water near 238 and 3.80 am. Morning light times and sunset are noted, plus temperature highs and lows for Friday.
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Lowe
Registration Of Down Pirie District Meeting Report
Fragmentary OCR notes show a district meeting with names Bo Martin N. Mins BP Neri Messrs Kise and Golding. Sond A. Mane tie. Content unclear but references to registration and local officials. Potential archival notice of a district council gathering and attendees recorded in incomplete form.
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Glasto Sclerk
Pirie
Failsen
Bo Martin
N. ” Mins
Neri Messrs
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Owurty
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Pimlotts Limited
W. H Threadgold
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Royal Exchange
Alexander
Ellen Street
Ilaan
Tel
D. W. Annear
Pime
Birie
Pimlutt
H. Hanham
Pirie Estate
Bakers’ Holidays
R.S.L. Building Fund
Nees Seon
Nathan
Uletaide
Rohrsheim
Barrier Hotel
C.W.A. Enterprise
Cott Fund
Barrier
Levgrave
Iead
Fiat
United Kingdom
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