Germans Advance Forty Miles Near Lake Ilmen Front
Australian Associated Press report notes German forces near Lake Ilmen south of Soltsa advancing about forty miles from previous positions and pushing 90 miles from the Leningrad area. Reports deny Russian air strikes destroyed the Danube Cernavoda Bridge. A German spokesman counters British propaganda claims blitzkrieg failure.
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Staraya
Russia
Lake Ilmen
Kholm
Leningrad
Soltsa
Pskov
Bucharest
Constanza
Vravel
Japanese minister shot in neck in Tokyo assassination attempt
Riichiro Hiruuala minister without portfolio was wounded in the neck in Tokyo. The alleged attacker Naochiko Ishiyama was arrested at the scene after pulling a revolver from a paper bag during a meeting with the minister.
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Tokio
Riichiro Hiruuala
Roosevelt and Churchill Declare Postwar Aims and Peace Goals
The leaders state no aggrandisement, support self government, promote free trade and access to resources, seek universal labor standards, and desire lasting peace after Nazi tyranny. They call for cooperation, safety within borders, and abandonment of force, with all nations allowed to live in security.
WAR COUNCIL MEETING abroad amid disarmament talks
War Council meeting noted outside their own country as drainage problems in Pirie West are discussed. The report highlights international diplomacy and local infrastructure concerns impacting regional planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esarn
Pirie West
Water Under Houses Causes Trouble in Pirie West
Inspector M M Bishop reported steady pumping progress but floodwaters under lowlying houses create a major problem. Some homes have been dried by pumping, yet cavities beneath floors remain, and raising houses appears the only long term solution. Securing earth filling is hampered by truck shortages and urgent defence work.
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Pirie ‘West
M. M. Bishop
Ting
Eighth Street
Pirie West Creek
Mr. Bishop
Piries Maternity Hospital opens with official endorsement
The new Pirie Maternity Hospital block is fully furnished and functional, state officials confirm. More than 300 attended a Spencer Gulf Aero Club dance at the town hall last night featuring an augmented orchestra and performances by local musicians. A Masonic Ball the prior evening was adorned with flags, with Sisters contributing dance numbers and vocal items by Wallace and Warner. Mr C W James served as secretary. A horseman was killed at gymkhana, a tragedy witnessed by his wife and daughter.
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Spencer Gulf Aero Club
Town Hall
Air Force
A.C. Wallace
Messrs. Wallace
F. ‘Warner
C. W. James
Local Pirie News Roundup Shows Hospital Stays and Returns
Mr. Tom Keast recovers at Pirie Hospital after injuries to both hands from a shop machine. Cpl R Donaldson of Ballarat RAAF returns to duty after a home visit. Dr. Beryl Bowering visits Pirie staying with Rev. and Mrs Wood. Arthur Davis of Mambray Creek expected home soon after weeks in hospital. J Bullock of Auburn Hotel returned home by car. Master Douglas Anderson poised to return from Pirie Hospital. Local court proceedings led by P E McMshon and A H Goode. G Woolford admitted to Pirie Hospital medical ward. LAC ES Smithard of No 2 Bomking and Air Gunnery School to leave surgical ward. G Jamieson discharged after brief stay. Bert and Will Symonds from Adelaide spent days in Pirie, returning by train. G C L Springall, secretary of Pirie Amalgamated Joiners, to bed at Pirie West. A E for indefinite period to head office. Ambulance Sisters F Jacobsen and G Hogan rostered for St John Ambulance hockey events at Leonard Memorial Oval. C Pat Aves to open and bless remodelled St Anthony's Church, Solomontown. Mesdames E McDonald and M Reid re-elected president and secretary of Pirie Labor women’s committee. Rev R F Steele of Gladstone Church of England spends days here before redeployment. Fred Burford in Pirie Hospital shows early improvement after a bad day.
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Pirie Hospital
Arthur Davis
Mambray Creek
J. Bullock
Auburn Hotel
Pirie
Douglas Anderson
Messrs
Pe, McMshon
A. HL. Goode
E.G. Woolford
Port Germein
L-A-C. ES. Smithard
Bonking
G. Jamieson
Federation Road
Pat Aves
Augusta
St. Anthony's Church
Solomontown
E. McDonald
M. Reid
Women's Committee
Australian Labor Party
Aldermanic Race and Local Health Updates
Mr R H Christie has entered his alderman candidacy and is described as in his seventy fifth year, once mayor of Newcastle in 194. Mrs AF Elliott, mother of Coonamia, lies seriously ill in Adelaide Hospital. Mrs Ted Smale of Amanda Street was admitted to Pirie Hospital on Tuesday. Dr of Broken Hin. cxhlet pioneers Mr Simon Crase died suddenly at age 18, leaving a widow, five sons and six daughters.
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R. H. Christie
Ald
Christie
Newcastle
AF. Elliott
Coonamia
Adelaide Hospital
Ted Smale
Amanda Street
Pirie Hospital
Broken Hin
Cxhlet
Simon Crase
Renewal of lead contract brings wartime security for Broken Hill
Barrier Daily Truth reports Britain renewed its lead purchase contract with Broken Hill mining companies from August 31 with little change. The deal ensures continued payments at Pirie, allowing stacking and avoiding local disruption, and promises steady mining activity and war supplies for Britain over the coming year.
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Hasen
Barrier Daily Truth
Broken Hill
Britain
Australia
Pirie
Pirie Thermometer Readings For Wednesday And Thursday
Readings show Thursday high of 70.1 degrees with a morning minimum near 0. Wednesday registered a maximum of 64.8 and a low around 46 degrees at 6 30 am. Weather notes reflect small temperature changes across the period.
War Loading Shelters Discussed At Conference
Trades and Labor Council in Pirie planned Monday meetings with Senesters management and union delegates to discuss war loading of wages. Delegates criticized Deputy Prices Commissioner findings on meat and commodity prices, and resolved to send a letter to Prices Commissioner Copland objecting to a representative of the Licensed Victuallers Association speaking without a communist present. Davis reported on a Smelters wage loading conference and said two company representatives would meet with all organisations on Monday.
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C. L. Davis
Pirie
W. B. Coplang
Victuallers’ Association
Davis
Australian Workers’ Union
Representati
Delega
Reverend Steele Farewell and Engagement Noted
Rev. R. F. Steele was farewelled by Harbor Lights Guild and Missions to Seamen. Mrs. HF of Westfield spoke for the group. The occasion announced Steele’s upcoming marriage to Miss Elsie Gil despie, a Harbor Lights worker, with friends sending best wishes.
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Westfield
Harbor Lights Guild
Elsie Gildespie
Mr. Steele
Man Released on Bond After Throat Injury at Pirie Court
A man discharged from Pirie Hospital Wednesday after a throat wound. In court he wore a bandage on the neck and received medical attention as officers reported the incident. Constable J. W. Cord Miller observed the injured man at the scene and noted the bandaged throat.
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Pirie Court
Boyhood tragedy at detective office echoes despair
Fragmentary police testimony reveals an accused man claiming fatigue and remorse after a throat-cutting attempt. He says drinking beforehand and cites hardship, depression, and illness as motives while a constable notes prior gang involvement and a first offence. A witness mentions a wife and child back home.
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Ea Es Sebsialon
McMahon
Virgo
Burgess
Officials Await Details On State Industrial Court Ruling
Mr. President Kelly of the State Industrial Court issued a finding Monday on the art school construction dispute between Gaskin Bros contracts and their employees. The full decision has not reached Pirie union officials, with G C L Springall, secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, bedridden, reporting the expected transmission by post has not arrived.
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Kelly
State Industrial Court
Gaskin Bros
Pirie
G. C. L. Springall
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners
Wiences
Prest Manchester Furnishing Dept Special Window Display
Stranded Cottons and Perle Cottons in nearly every shade stocked by Prest. See the Manchester and Furnishing Department special window display featuring Parchment Lamp Shades Chenille Curtains and Smart New Cushions. Chenille Curtains from 35 d. Parchment Shades in various shapes and colors to match any room from 3/6. Smart Shadow Tissue Cushions satin trimmed and well filled special value 6/11.
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Manchester
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Adelaide
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