Three More Sicilian Towns Captured by Allies
Allied forces push across Sicily as the Eighth Army closes in on Messina. British and American troops claim control of San Angelo and Patti while Fiume Fredo falls between Riposto and Taormina. Prisoners and increased air activity noted as evacuations accelerate.
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Lage
Messin
Qnd
Messina
Birth Army
Fiume- Fredo
Riposto
Taorminy
San Angelo
Patti
Reuter
Algiers
Sicily
Alles
Ai Force
Waltings
Eighth Army
Milan Like Hamburg
London reports from Sunday night that Royal Air Force bombing of Milan caused severe destruction. The Air Ministry notes concentrated blasts, many buildings collapsed and fires started. Breda Armament Works and communications suffered while reports claim the city became a second Hamburg with no intact area as Woops 1607 order and crowds demand peace.
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Air Ministry
Bone Radio
Breda
Princial
Milan
Hamburg
Escaping from Sicily in Allied hands near Randazzo
Axis defences in Sicily may crumble as evacuation of troops accelerates. Allied forces push along the Messina Strait area with lorries spotted during evacuations. Randazzo and surrounding areas threatened from three sides as American units advance along the coast toward the Randazzo corridor and coastal roads.
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London
Suany
Randazzo
Sicily
Messinia
Messin
Irzard
Ivesee
Yah Makina
Cape Hoy
Tonia
Messi
Randaezi
Germania
Frida
Anny i
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Fight Above Kuriles New York Report
A New York dispatch details air raids on the Kurile Islands with attacks on Katgoku Bay and Kashinbari Bay. Allied pilots report limited damage from Japanese land fighters as nine bombers clashed with about 40 fighters, with several aircraft shot down.
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New York
Kurile Islands
Katgoku Bay
Shimushu
Thase
Kashinbari Bay
Paramushirw
Personalities Mix in Pirie and Adelaide Movements
Mr J N Keynes of Finsbury formerly of Broken Hill Associated Smelters spent a few days in Pirie and has returned to Adelaide to take an appointment in Sydney. Mr A W Lacey member for Pirie motored to Adelaide Kadina and Pirie then returned to the city yesterday. Mr Keyus Reevus of Federation Road discharged from Pine Hospital surgical ward after a month recovering from refinery accident injuries. Mr R Knuckey of Prince Street Solomontown admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward after earlier stay in the medical ward. Mr M Cappo discharged Friday. Air PLP Martin of Pirie West discharged Saturday from Pirie Hospital medical ward after nearly three weeks.
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Finsbury
Broken Hill Associated Smetters
Pirie
Adelaide
Sydney
A. W. Lacey
Ord
Keyus Reevus
Federation Road
Pine Hospital
Tn Aus
R. Knuckey
Prince Suiect
Solomontown
Pirie Hospital
M. Cappo
Air
Martin
Pirie West
Sweet Voices In Unison At St Andrew's Anniversary
St Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School opened the Pirie round of anniversaries with juvenile singing. W La Hender led the singing with Mrs M PR and Miss Jose Arbuckle on piano. Boys and girls sections performed. Rev. Roberts led afternoon and Padre A A Adam conducted the final service.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Pirie
Florence
W. la Hender
M. PR
Wrang
Jose Arbuckle
A. R. Pindon
M. Roberts
A. A Adam
RAAF
PIRIE WELCOMES PRIME MINISTER TOWN HALL CROWD
At Pirie Town Hall on Friday night Prime Minister J Curtin spoke to a packed hall with additional listeners in Ellen Street and the street outside. He outlined the need for Federal authority, unity government debates, and war measures including distribution of manpower and rationing to sustain Australia’s war effort.
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Pirie Town Hall
J. Curtin
Arbor Day at Pirie School Inspires Community Effort
Students at Pirie School led an Arbor Day program planting trees and beautifying grounds. Abe CoS Magined urged care for the new greenery while Mr Burgoyne praised the pupils as trustees of the trees and highlighted long term community benefits.
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Pirie
Hele
Spiwul
Zolomomiwwa
Hic
Abe Cos Magined
Assminster
Mra
Burgoyne
Thames
Halas
Problem of Races Move Sparks State Debate
Prime Minister J Curtin indicated in Pirie on Friday night he supported racing in this State, while Deputy Leader ACW Lacey said he had concerns. Curling noted no racing. The discussion covered revival of sport, federal cooperation, and potential one Saturday a month racing in South Australia, with other states’ rules influencing policy.
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J. Curtin
Pirie
Acw. Lacey
Dal Tin
Mrr
Curling
Qesport
Atertion
Hit
Ad Nn Wtantage
Astcemine
South Australia
Curtin Denies Conspiracy Links and Stresses Independent Australia
The report cites Mr. Curtin denying any collaboration with a British connection and asserting confidence in Brie van find. He praised war achievements and appealed to the United States for help, arguing Australia’s independence was essential to America as it sought to recover the Philippines. He said the Labor Party acts only by its own members and cannot be bound by other groups. W. K Dyke, 5 Alexander Street, Port Pirie.
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Curtin
Labor
Cuttin
Augiilia
Gabor
Mr. Curtin
New Guinea
W.M. Hughes
Wait
Sabemsai
United Australia and
Country —Pary
Queensland
Broken Hill
Pirie
Kalgoorlie
Fremantle
Turing
Labor Party
Australia
Babar
Austrila
Australi
Jobe
Brie van
United States
America
Philippines
Lancaster Bomber Over Pirie in Wartime Flight
An Australian report describes a Lancaster bomber flying over Pirie and Adelaide during a wartime exercise. The aircraft reached speeds near 200 miles per hour, dazzling crowds and pausing normal city life for several minutes. Prime Minister Curtin was noted traveling to Perth on Wycombe, with the bomber sortie highlighted as a notable aviation thrill.
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Piri
Wayalla
Wis
Rome
Pilal
Ray
Suumal
Lancaster
Adelaide
Abouy Nallayhue
Federal Flutel
Pirietas
Curtin
Perth
Wycomber
Westen
Bigamy Charge In Pirie Court
Leo Ott appeared before Mr. PLE McMahon in Pirie Police Court on Saturday charged with marrying Gwen Brine while still married to Elizabeth Rose Ott on April 183. Insp Mer fett led the case with S J Warren for the defense. Ott was remanded in custody to Tuesday August 17.
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Leo Ott
Ple McMahon
Pirie Police Cour
Elizabeth Rose Ott
Tha Gwen Brine
L. G. J. Merfett
S. J. Warren
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Strait
Australian Associated Press
Sunda
Eisenhower
Haly
Royal Air Force
Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary
Ellen Street
Corus
Hurl
Uiem
Commonwealth
Lin
Labor Administration
Trident
J. Geraeli
Temple
Pirie Court
Hoffman
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