Conflicting Reports On Japanese Surrender Terms
Amid rumors and unconfirmed broadcasts from Swiss and Paris stations and competing wires from Reuters and AAP, authorities in Washington London and Tokyo offered no official confirmation of Japan accepting the Allied terms. Reports varied on whether the reply had reached Switzerland or been received at all.
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Switzerland
New York
Vina
Japan
Washington
London
Tokio
Paris
Swiss Radio
Japanese Information Office
Ministry of War
Australian Associated Press
Reuter
Zurich
F.C.C
Domei
Potsdam
Calls to Japanese Navy Signals at Sea Reported
Fragmentary foreign broadcasting lines indicate attempts to contact Japanese naval units at sea. The source notes a 'still staff' or key contact method used by opportunistic channels to reach Tapany fleets, reflecting wartime communication echoes.
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SHY Voi
Ceeddas Ayreryan Broadcasting
Witton Port
Japan
Tapany-ehips
Purely defence in New Guinea and Bougainville
In the last 24 hours battle actions continued in New Guinea and Bougainville with the Japanese conducting most attacks. Australians kept watchful activity on all fronts while the Army Department dismissed reports of a Japanese surrender on Bougainville as entirely unfounded. The Bougainville position remained largely unchanged with Australian troops in a defensive posture to minimize casualties ahead of any final surrender decision.
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New Guinea
Bougainville
Amy Department
Super-Fortresses Launch Raids From Hokkaido Arsenals
New York report notes 90 Super-Fortresses and 116 fighters deployed for raids eluding Hikari. Targets include Japan's second-largest naval arsenal 37 miles southwest of Kure and the Osaka army arsenal, the largest in Japan. Mines continue on Japanese warbors.
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New York
Tinsilay Ht
Hikari
Japan
Emating Naval Arsenal
Kure
Osaka
Allied powers to issue joint Japan reply today
Washington announced that the Japanese reply will be disclosed simultaneously in four Allied capitals today. White House secretary Mr. Ross said the reply is in Swiss hands and will take hours to reach Washington. Secretary Byrnes and President Truman confirmed the plan for simultaneous announcements in London Moscow and Chung-King.
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Washington
Sri Foreign Ofice
White House
Ross
London
Moscow
Chung-King
Byrnes
Truman
San Francisco
Domel
Imperial Palace
Blamey Tours Fronts in Borneo as Home Talks Rise
General Blamey commander in chief of Australian forces arrives in Galik Payan after surveying front lines in North-West Borneo. He visits Seventh Division units by jeep through rough, cratered roads and says troops are hopeful for early peace while thousands of Japanese remain and garrisons may stay.
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Thoms Blamey
Galik Payan
Borneo
Blaney
Seventh Division
Twe
Gen. Blaney
Ami
Arrangements For Celebrations For Peace War End
Early this morning the pacific war ending remained guesswork but likely hours away. Pirie plans royal style celebrations with music, thanksgiving, dancing and lights on day one. A large sports program and fireworks on day two by Broken Hill Associated Smelters at the oval, with free entry and special services, aims to welcome peace.
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Pirie
Broken Hill Associated ‘Smelters
the Oval
Peace Celebration Plans In Pirie Town Council Meeting
Pirie town officials discuss a peaceful end to hostilities with Japan. Mayor W H Threadgold opens a council session amid hopeful plans for a joint celebration with Air School participants and local groups as the expected word from the commanding officer arrives.
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Mie
Cooper
1Trait
Anyoment
Pier Scattel
Death of S J Cheesman Head of Pirke Firm
Sidney Janus Cheesman aged 55 died suddenly Monday night at Sister Pope's Hospital after a brief stay of three days. He left a widow, four sons and two daughters. The funeral was set for 4 pm today. Local business leader and head of Cheesman & Co. passed away in the evening after a calm day with no warning signs.
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Sidney Janus
Cheesman
Pirke Engineering
J. Cheesman & Co
Pope's Hospital
Tom Cheesman
Hee
Demobilisation Plans To Be Discussed In Canberra
Sydney reports that Wa Cabinet will discuss demobilisation of the armed forces when it meets in Canberra on Friday according to Minister of Defences J Beasley.
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Sydney
Tueday
Canberra
J. Beasley
French Prison Guard Arrested For Smuggling Arms
Paris report says a French prison guard named Vundus Juerdas and associates were halted after attempting to smuggle weapons into Frese Tiisin jail. Investigating officials said several alleged collaborators await further charges as police move on the case.
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Vundus
Juerdas Setin
Frese
Tiisin
Weather Outlook for Regions Warns of Unsettled West
General forecast indicates mild conditions ahead with unsettled weather developing in the far west. North to northwest winds freshen, temperatures recorded yesterday include Brisbane 70, Adelaide 67, Perth 65, Sydney 63, Melbourne 63, Hobart 55.
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Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Sydney
Melbourne
Hobart
Pirie
Stabbing and Arson Chaos in Brisbane
In Brisbane a sergeant and a woman suffered serious injuries after a man stabbed another man and set bedclothes on fire. Bartholemew Ellis (9) reportedly killed himself at his home after a chaotic incident involving Arthur Bulbrook and Mrs Iris Hamilton (38) who sustained burns. The suspect shouted a warning before kerosene was poured on a quilt and ignited. A neighbor extinguished the flames.
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Brisbane
FTER
Bartholomew Gay Ellis
Arthur Bulbrook
Iris Hamilton
Alo
Ellis
River Tide and Weather Log Snapshot
Tide and weather notes from a historical log show today high water times and low tides, with tomorrow’s high and low marks, lighting up times, sunrise readings, and local temperature data. Barometer readings are noted with two values and a humidity percentage.
Mount Martha Murder Trial Ends in Death Sentence
A jury at the Criminal Court found Kevin Albert Joiner aged 18 guilty of killing Thomas Clarke a 25 year old soldier at Mount Martha on April 17. A death sentence was pronounced by Mr Justice Lowe. The evidence showed Joiner with Clarke and a youth robbing Maryport Guest Home before the shooting, Joiner feared Clarke would inform the police.
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Sydney
Criminal Court
Kevin Albert Joiner
Thomas Clarke
Mount Martha
Jus- Hee Lowe
Joiner
Clarke
Maryport
Clarke Ann
Death sentences commuted in Sydney case
The State Cabinet commuted Cyril Norman's murder sentence from death to life imprisonment this afternoon. Alexander Jewety and Clifford Thompson, linked to the Dr. Stuart Jones case, had their death sentences reduced to one year imprisonment.
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Sydney
Cyril Norman
Alexander Jewety
Clifford Thompson
Stuart Jones
Thieving in Pirie West Targets Milk Money and Goods
Police probe a spate of thefts in Pirie West where money left for milkmen and various household items have vanished over nearly two weeks. Det. J. Slinger said about a dozen complaints describe thieves taking money and items such as saucepans billycans jugs and other pegeptactes.
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Pirie West
Det
J. Slinger
Collection Drive For UNRRA In Pine Branch
Mr C H Emery president of Pine branch of Rejected Volunteers Association said he obtained civic permission for a street collection in the area and appealed for a generous response to support UNRRA efforts in Europe.
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C.H. Emery
Pine
Rejected Volunteers’ Association
Europe
Coal positions grim as rationing looms across Australia
In Sydney, Minister of Supply Senator W P Ashley warned rationing is inevitable after noting 23 northern coalfields are idle. Sydney gas companies face only days of coal supply, while the electricity undertaking holds a week. Melbourne Gay Company could save two days and Adelaide three. Coal Commissioner Mr Mighell said relief shipments to Victoria or South Australia are not possible.
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Sydney
W. P. Ashley
Melbourne
Adelaide
Mighell
Victoria
Southy
Australia
Tense Moments as Riggers Prepare Flame Lights on 175 ft Stack
Two riggers at Pirie refinery faced danger while hoisting a block to its hook atop the 175 ft stack for a peace celebration light display. Jeff Hansen and Taff Fowler debated ascent, the ladder loosened, foreman Bert Mayfield climbed to assess, bolts parted, and the plan shifted to using a 11 ft pole to lift the block. The crew completed the task without incident.
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Pirie
Bert Mayfield
Jack Williams
Jeff Hansen
Taff Fowler
Jel
Mr. Mayfield
Bottles Break On Pirie West Roadways
Pirie West residents report bottle breaking on roadways at a Pirie Town Council meeting. The mayor notes risks to bicycle tyres and children’s feet. Authorities consider bylaw enforcement and police attention, with discussion of park intoxication rules and park notices.
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Perons
Pirie West
W. B. Mackay
Pirie
Cr. C. L. Davis
Cr. Dey
Dr. Rich
Memorial Park
Mr. Leahey
Ald. C. L. Davis
Adelaide
Encouragement for Industries in Country Centres Growth Plan Launched
A movement to develop community activities in South Australia country towns from educational and industrial angles was inaugurated after a postwar conference. Barmera and Pirie were invited to join a district community association uniting River Murray towns to expand recreation, education, and regional planning, aiming to curb city drift and support veterans and youths. A conference in Adelaide was scheduled for September 1 with invitations sent to Pirie Town Council and other port bodies. Premier Playford and Dr Lloyd Ross were invited to attend.
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Sea Progress and Regional Development Committee
Whée
Barmera
Pirie
Tua Fetter
Pirie Town
River Murray
South Australia
Conservice
T. Playford
Lloyd Ross
H. V. Rich
Recorder
R Uw
Adelaide hotels to close two days VP celebrations
The barmen's section of the Liquor Trades Employes' Union met tonight and decided to close Adelaide hotels on the two days of VP celebrations. The move aims to prevent disturbances and vandalism already seen in the city since peace was first mentioned.
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Barmen’s Section of Liquor Trades Employes' Union
Three days more beer for Melbourne hotels offshore
The Licensed Victuallers' Association announced an official approval increasing Melbourne hotel beer quotas by 12 percent for August. The measure supports Pacific victory celebrations and will apply to hotels statewide.
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Melbourne
Victuallers’ Association
Race Meeting Plans Frustrated
Mr. Chifley’s permission was sought because National Security Regulations bar mid week racing except on Boxing Day New Year’s Day and Easter Monday. Federal plans for the V P celebration provide no provision for holding race meetings.
Petrol theft inquiry in transit to Pirie, missing drum
Police investigate a petrol drum stolen from a motor lorry on a railway truck en route to Pirie. Walter William Josef Simvens and Jolly contractors reported the drum sent to Whyalla arrived in Pirie by train at 11 oclock Monday night, missing on delivery yesterday morning.
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Pirie
Walter Wiliam
Josef Simvens
Jolly
Whell
Whyalla
Mir
Permission refused for shelter at Pirie Cemetery
Mr J J Dedman informed Pirie Town Council in a late meeting letter that due to housing shortages he cannot allow a shelter at Pirie Cemetery. Ald Davis moved to receive the letter with regret, Dr Rich seconded, and the motion was carried.
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J. J. Dedman
Pirie Town
Pirie Cemetery
Ald. C. L. Davis
Town Council Meeting Attendees in Pirie Report
Present at the latest Pirie Town Council meeting were Mayor W. H. Thresd gold Ald. L. Davis ML Connell y and L. H. Davis with Drs G. Dey M. M. B. Middleton H. V. Blucher P. Clarke W. L. Williams and A A. E. Whelan plus Constable Kevin D. Moran recently stationed here. A farewell mentions Cox Moras and references to fountains and a Pirie poll.
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Pirie
W. H. Thresdgold
Ald. L. Davis
ML. Connelly
L. H. Davis
Drs. G. Dey
M. M. B. Middleton
P. Clarke
W. L. Williams
A A. E. Whelan
Kevin D. Moran
Cox Moras
Pevcl
Uchalt
Pirie Poller
Vince Teerk
Pirie Rogie
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