Allies Now On Way To Paris In Big War Move
Allied forces push toward Paris as German lines crumble in northwest Europe. Reports claim Eisenhower ordered operational silence while Montgomerie hints at major news. Mortain bulge remains under heavy Allied pressure as Americans capture Mortain and encircle St Malo. British units advance from Thury-Harcourt toward Caen to join Canadian forces.
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Montgomerie
Europe
Mortain Bulge
Brittany
Mortain
St. Malo
Loire
Nantes
Angers
Loire Valley
Thury-Harcourt Road
Caen
Pirie Churches Celebrate Anniversary Services
Special services marked anniversaries at the Pirie churches with morning and evening programs led by Rev. Roberts and Rev. Mrs Wiles. The sermon urged Christians to witness boldly and keep their light shining, citing biblical lines from Matthew. Music featured solos and anthems, with choirs and soloists performing during both sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Rison Park
Roberts
DL WV. Minear
We Bearman
Mesdames V
G. J. Harris
W. A A. Brook
Alva’ McInerney
F Kh
David Barber
Annear
Wiles
Buckstidlag
Ty Scriptir
Threat to 30 German Divisions in Baltic Front
Russian offensives threaten 30 German divisions trapped in Estonia and Northern Latvia as Red Army advances smash across a 43 mile front near Pskov and push 15 miles deeper. Russian forces link two armies to form a 100 mile front against East Prussia while Germany falls back toward the Buebres River, 17 miles from the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londun
Suntay
Estonia
Latvia
Baltic
Pskov
Tallinn
Riga
East Prussia
Buebres
Allied Troops Enter Florence Amid Light Damage Report
Allied forces entered Florence after weeks of combat. Most major landmarks escaped damage though scattered reports mention German lines and a patriot relayed movements via a long telephone network. The notice notes secure entry and minimal destruction as the city fell under Allied control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Italy
Florence
Sentrica
Mass Killings in Germany After Hitler Assassination Attempt
Reuters Zurich correspondent reports a purge in Germany following Hitler’s assassination attempt, with estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people shot to date. The grim toll reflects a sweeping crackdown and widespread executions.
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Germany
London
Quarvery
Hitler
Sage Reuters
Zurich
Growth and Faith Mark Sixtieth Goode Road Church Reunion
The Goode Road Church celebrated its sixty ninth anniversary with an evening service and a public gathering. Miss Casab Smith and Mr A R Sigdon led gifts from the Christian Endeavor Society for the church illumination. Guest preacher P R Baker from Adelaide spoke on Why Law Remember of the Church at Christ, recounting his ministry since youth in Broken Hill. A mixed vocal quartet and organist Mrs Joan Kin contributed to the program.
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Wilham
Adelaide
Law Stember
Cieist
Gospil
Broken Hill
Lelere Jc
Church of Christ
Tad
Ull
Flcer D Dawson
Tesnperley
D.C. Cornelius
C. Harriton
Joan Kin
Orgui
Homers Again in Heavy Wind At Local Pigeon Race
Two local homing societies faced strong winds over a 217 mile distance from Tinaen. Many pigeons failed to home on release day and significant timing disparities appeared. Birds started at 828 a.m with the first returning just before noon.
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Sock-Cut
Tinaen
Pan
Makin Calls for Better Life Expression After War
Minister N J O Moki spoke at Pirie Congregational Church urging a new world order built on improved citizen expression and stronger bonds with God. He argued postwar security, prosperity, and a rebirth of purpose require personal renewal beyond Parliament. Rev. Harry Wood led the service and introduced Makin at an informal hour with the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. O. Moki
Pirie Congregational Church
Harry Wood
Makin Gud
Rowd
Goth
Divine Suriew
Makin
Women’s Hockey Sire Society Semi Finals Result
Twenty three members sent 13 percent birds as St Andrew's beat High School Blue to reach the final. The feature match at Luoiued beh saw W Hutchinson & Son's team claim an easy victory. a list of players and clubs follows with multiple names and scores noted amid the chaotic OCR.
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Sire Society
D. Perkins
Tvelocity
Luoiued
W. Hutchinson & Son
Bewch
St Andrew's
Don
Bain & King
W. Halliday
He Mann
Artonville
Dietman & Sons
S. Bott
Compensation Act at Smelters Compromise Meeting
A conference on Workmen's Compensation and industrial disease procedures linked to the Broken Hill strike is scheduled at Pirie Court House tomorrow afternoon. Mr I Playford and Mr E W Bean will attend along with doctors and Smelters and Pirie Trades and Labor Council delegates to review day's proceedings and report to the Australian Workers' Union tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Medical Board
Broken Hill
Associated “Smitters
I. Playford
Pirie
E. W. Bean
Yanagauem
Pirie Trades and Labor
Council
Messrs
Davia FN
Ellis
Sommerton
Sun HW
Brownick
Australian Workers’ Union
Lunew Park Fire Destroys Part of New York Amusement Area
A spectacular blaze at Lunew Park on Coney Island caused about half a million dollars in damage while attractions were open for the weekend crowd estimated at 750,000. No injuries were reported despite the large turnout.
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New York
Lunwe Park
Coney Island
Munition Worker Sent To Gaol
An Adelaide police report states a munition worker was jailed for 11 days after being charged with unlawful possession of stolen items valued around £4 from the munition factory where he was employed. Mr Ziesing described evidence suggesting a systematic theft over a period.
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Zhao
Speek
Dupont
Wigton Sires Wathergill
Wasseul
Gaul
Min Ziesing
SAR
Adelaide Police Co
Ziesing
Speck
Day to Day Tides and Temperatures Report
Day to day tide notes show high water at 1.8 pan and low water at 4.58 am with lighting-up at 14 in the evening. Sunrise at 8.58 and sunset later in the day. Local temps list yesterday’s high around 64.8 degrees with a lower reading near 48 degrees. Friday forecast includes 34 to 40 degrees in some readings.
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Sage Aidan 'S
Local visitors and patients noted at Pirie Hospital
Mr NJ OG Mokinumimuer of Mansions visited Pirie and spoke at Congregation Church. Mr E J Waid and Sen T Nicholls spoke on referendums at Memorial Oval before leaving for Adelaide. J J Davies of Solomontown admitted to Pirie Hospital with muscular trouble. Mrs L Davis and Mas Phyllis Point with son Lew Grae ill but improving. P R Baler from Adelaide preached at anniversary Goode Road Church services. F Demiropolis admitted to Pirie Hospital, Dr W J Lock discharged from surgical ward.
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NJ OG
Mokinumimuer
Pirie
Congregation Church
E. J. Waid
Pirie Hospital
Phyllis Point Wit
Wood Street
Solomontown
Sand
Lew Grae
Florence Street
Pirke
Adelaide
P. R. Baler
Church of Christ
Goode Road Church
F. Demiropolis
W. J. Lock
Explosion Kills Eight on Hoboken Waterfront First
An explosion at Hoboken waterfront during unloading of inflammable liquid Friday night killed eight aboard a lighter and left one missing. Fire destroyed one lighter and four barges, with flames continuing as Navy officials report extensive damage and a $5 million loss estimated.
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New York
Dunyike
Hoboken
Navy
Prime Minister Curtin Stricken With Pneumonia
Canberra reports Prime Minister J Curtin is confined to bed at The Lodge with bron chial pneumonia and may be laid up for an indefinite period. He has cancelled all engagements in the immediate future.
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Canberra
J. Curtin
Curtin
District Council trial on crossing near trucking yards
The district council discussed plans for a railway crossing as near as possible to the trucking yards. They considered costs, the stockowners, and the need to widen approaches while preserving public access. A resolution was suggested to urge the commissioner's approval and involve local stakeholders.
Record Equalled In Pirie Match By Honniball Star
Honniball’s goal kicking matched the Pirie record as Port Cham had a strong performance. Weid quarter actions and late goals defined the match with Honniball and teammates contributing, while opponents pressured throughout.
Commonwealth powers urged in wartime referendum speech
Minister of Transport and Exterior Affairs E J Ward spoke at Memorial Oval urging a Yes vote on next Saturdays referendum. He defended Curtin Government powers, argued big business and state parliaments threaten liberties, and warned against delaying development. He addressed Brisbane Line controversy and stressed swift action to mobilize about a million skilled workers postwar.
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Memorial Oval
E. J. Ward
Sen. TM
Nicholl
EH. D
Russel
Mala
G. W. Scholefield
Worl
Canberra
Vste
Vilain
Ted Works Council
Powille
Brisbane
Ward
Brisbane Line
Australia
Allied Works Council
Australis
Curtin
W. #. Threadgold
Ald
C le Davis
Government agenda for postwar industrial reform and uniform conditions
A speech outlines plans for industrial conscription, Commonwealth power over industrial conditions, and a unified standard for hours and wages to attract labor for Australia’s postwar development. It argues against state fragmentation by big combines, supports state sovereignty with central guidance, and stresses protecting workers and national interests after the war.
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Canberra
Tokio
Australia
Rynere
Commonwealth
Ward appeals for price control and national planning
Mr Ward argued for central control of prices and profiteering to prevent inflation after wartime restrictions. He pressed for continued social services, national health expansion, and a coordinated plan of development with broad powers under the Constitution. He urged restoring the Commonwealth Bank’s prestige and backing Curtin Government, ending wartime breaks, and securing public confidence in the coming referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Curtin
Labor
Jude
Uve Conmon' Swealth Bank
Horses Threatened by Fodder Famine in Victoria
Tens of thousands of draught horses in northwestern Victoria face food shortages as drought worsens and fodder reserves vanish. Minister N A Manin urged urgent aid for horses amid reports farmers are culling or starving them. In cycling events, R Price won the senior two mile race with G Home and K Bowden close behind, while O Williams won the five mile Colts race with W Roberts second and A Galphy third.
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Melbourne
Victoria
A Manin
Agriuliner
Ty R. Price
G. Home
Royal Combines
K. Bowden
G. Horne
O. Williams
W. Roberts
Aganl
A. Galphy
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Gen. Montgomerie
Australian Associated Press
France
Eisenhower
le Mans
America
National Broadcasting Cormpany
Normandy
Sunday Express
Risdon
Watt
Jesus Christ
Mele Delssohn
Hy Adams
R. Williams
Goode Road
Tintinara
MR. Makin
Andrew
Arie West Soutety
Cota Haney
Qualnitter
J. Zubriauer
Stone
Trutz On
Elst
Kowius
Stuart Hi. Petaigna
Urini
G. Tully
Tan
BR. Wood
Clark
Seurion Ocoults West H. Petagun
Manery
St. Andrew's Garden
Eyr Weossey
Ao Lane
J Suxky
School
White Stephens
G. Worvall
J Sinlth
Lunar Park
Eeenins
Sal Tonturrow
May
J. J. Davies
Simpson Street
Solmontown
L. Davis
Muinoud
Vire Bistuet Counett
Huy Allseupatit
W. J ‘Nial
Pire
Yates
Alvivinys
Ilf
Welch
F. P. Johns
Ferme
M. Goode
E.R
Davidson
Glasson Salt Ural
Ry Fair Ssuth Nierounell
Favidayn
Son Mey
Warnertawh
Sharman
Vorcy
Santi Ui
Wilc
Gommissioner
Mall
Bolul
Cou
Ait Butchers
Leasa
Etter
Vo Detlee
AM. Wright
Napperls Brane
YRC
Grysuil Brook
Gottle
Counell
T. Gunningham
Suez
Chessman
A. Ji. Johns
Hine Raters Association
Honniball
Port
Seison
Hianisbud
Svat Klekett
Westlenehs
Mr. Ward
Pirieans
Anak
Whyalla
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