Japan Keeps Americans as Hostages Amid War Tensions
Britain and Russia warn Iran about German Fifth Column men. Japan refuses to allow Americans to return home, effectively holding them as hostages. Since US Navy patrols began in the Upper North Atlantic no German submarine has been sighted there. Mediterranean shipping suffered last week with two supply ships and a destroyer lost. Hitler orders 65 million marks moved to Buenos Aires for his personal use.
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United States Navy
Upper North Atlantic
Mediterranean
Hitler
Krupps
Buenos Aires
Patrol makes ocean safe says U S patrols since May
London report from Sunday quotes Col. Knox stating no Allied ships have been sunk since the US patrols began from America to Iceland. He adds that not a single vessel carrying supplies to Britain has been lost and observes no German submarine has been sighted in the North Atlantic.
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Australian Associated Press
London
North Atlantic
United States
America
Iceland
Col. Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Britain
Italian Ships Suffer as Mediterranean Attacks Reported
Italian ships suffer new damage as Mediterranean attacks intensify with reports of strikes on Italian shipping. Details remain unclear. authorities urge caution while monitoring for further updates.
Britain and Russia Remonstrate Over Iran Activities
Britain and Russia issue a strongly worded note to Iran condemning German activity and warning against allowing such groups to gain a foothold. The démarche highlights danger from these links and urges containment.
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London
Britain
Russia
Iran
Tran
United States Debates War Ties with British Empire
A United States press discussion argues the nation has not moved toward closer unity with Britain or toward active wartime involvement. It notes potential requests for greater facilities to exploit Lease or Lend programs.
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United States
Millionaire Hitler Ordered Krupy Company Pay Five Million Marks
The Exchange Telegraph reports that Adolf Hitler has ordered the Krupy Company to transfer five million marks to a bank in Bip money for his personal needs. The instruction implies a large payment tied to his private finances and corporate dealings.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Gut Hitler
Krupy Company
Secret Parts of Agreement In London Press Cant Be Revealed
The British press reports that parts of the agreement cannot be disclosed now. Only actions under future conditions are contemplated and stating potential moves could provoke neutrality or hostilities.
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London
Take Office or Get Out Ends Rift Over Leadership
In Canberra Sunday a branch meeting chaired by Mr R G Menzies and Mr Curti n debated replacing the current leader with a stronger figure. The argument centered on removing courage and appointing a better man, amid tensions within the federation.
Playing With Dangerous Forces Threat to Prime Minister's Hold
The office warns that removing the Prime Minister would be catastrophic and urges Australia to grasp the gravity of its situation. Other nations seek to exploit perceived enemies as a reflection of Australian sentiment and seize opportunities.
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Australia
Four Men Die as Air Plane Crashes at Darwin
Melbourne mourns as an air force plane plunges into the sea near Darwin killing four men. Names listed include Flying Officer Paul Wallace Keely aged 25 of Melbourne, Officer Murray Charles Avis, Maxwell Alexander Hipkins 25 of Melbourne, and Leading Aircraftman Currie 21 of Perth.
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Melbourne
Air Force
Darwin
Paul Wallace Keely
Melare
Murray Charles Avis
Maxwell Alexander Hipkins
Dagie
Currie
Perth
Abundant Pirie water line promises secure future supply
A massive cement tank near Napperby supplies Pirie with a million gallons, funded by the Commonwealth for labor and the State for materials. The new steel main snakes toward Pirie from the Napperby area, linking to the old Baroots line and ensuring steady water flow through to Whyalla. The project cost over £20,000 and includes a two-ton valve to regulate westward flow, with pipes laid through swampy terrain and ongoing joint work on Zin trestles to bear the load.
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Napperby
Pirie
Commonwealth
Risdon Park
As Sines Hy Lane
George
Cor- Tota
Nelshaby
Newfar
Fire in Pirie Town Hall Damages Doors and Floor
A telephone alarm helped prevent serious damage when smoke appeared at Pirie Town Hall yesterday morning around 10 25. Local auditor E H D Russell spotted smoke near the northern side and called the fire brigade. Firemen found smouldering bottom panels of doors and doorway flooring boards, quickly extinguished with buckets. Town clerk J He S Leahey arrived to report the damage as slight. bottom door panels and some floor timbers will need replacement. the main hall floor was stained.
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E. H. D. Russell
Pirie Fire Brigade
J. He S Leahey
Rainy Weekend Returns to Pirie With Northerly Wind
A new rainy weekend unfolds in Pirie as a northerly wind pattern returns. Local skies stay unsettled with scattered showers, damp streets, and cooler conditions expected through the end of the weekend.
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Pirie
Pirie Thermometer Readings and Weather Notes
The report records early Sunday wind rising to gale strength with a few drops of rain before dawn. By 9 pm a reading shows 19 points received. The Adelaide Whyalla airmail service carried a listed batch of passengers on Friday.
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Mornine
Adelaide-Whyalla
More Work for Pirie in Risdon Park Housing Plan
Trust aims to build 24 houses on Elizabeth Street Risdon Park to address housing shortage. The proposed block frontage and depth details indicate a planned development running east with 3 frontages to Elizabeth Street for new residences, seeking to ease a serious housing problem.
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Elizabeth Street
Risdon Park
Eliabeth Street
Notable Personal Movements and Local Announcements
Mr J Hudson jun left Pirie for Port Adelaide. Mr Paul O Loughlin, formerly a producer for the Australian Broadcasting Company in Adelaide and Brisbane, is now in Sydney. Mr John Met of Whyalla acted as best man at the Storer Pryor wedding in Pirie. Mr Howard Pryor returned to Adelaide after weeks in Pirie Hospital with a leg injury. Mr Frank Person Wess faces charges. Mr Arthur Davis of Mambray Creek left Pirie Hospital after nearly three months of septic treatment. Mr John Pirle’s recovery continues. he was readmitted to hospital. Mr B Williams, a Potta Bell player, learned of John Lowry’s death, a Princestown resident, leaving a widow and two children. Dr J Covernton of Gawler joined a camp at Woodside, collaborating with Dr Major Lewis in charge of the camp hospital.
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Paul O'Loughlin
Australian Broadcasting Company
Adelaide
Brisbane
Sydney
Howard Pryor
Pirie
Storer-Pryor
Arthur Davis
Mambray Creek
Pirie Hospital
Sigoortia
John Lowry
Siga
Conia Gamma
Lowry
J. S. Covernton
Gawler
Woodside
Major Lewis
Green worker seeks further claim after judgment
Mr Green plans further claims for lost time and travel after Justice Tierney’s decision. He had received 28 pounds 6 shillings and 5 pence from contractors as interim pay but remained idle in Pirie while awaiting full judgment details. The union will pursue payment for August 12 to 18 and unsettled matters of leaving Sydney for the men involved. The Pirie group notes ongoing claims by Sydney workers and the need for prompt settlement.
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Kelly
Ie ’ Tierney
K. D. Wood
Pirie
Mr. Tierney
Green
Sydney
Board of Reference
Tierney
Sen
Predent Kelly
Findings in Pirie Air School dispute unfold
Adelaide delivered findings by Mr. President W. R. Kelly in the Gaskin Bros. dispute with their employes at No. 2 Bombing and Air Gunnery School. Green was found dismissed for incompetence, not misconduct, and travel allowances for workers from Sydney were detailed along with eight principal union demands.
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Adelaide
W. R Kelly
Gaskin Bros
No. 2
Air Gunnnery
Pirie
Carpenter Green
Rely
PE. Lynch
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners
Geoffrey A. Green
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Argentine
Patrol
Ocean
Atlantic
Geet
Ualian
Thursisey
Indo-China
Jarax
MR. Curtin
Canberra
LABOR
Curtin
Fede
R. G. Menzies
Cur
Lifetime Furniture
Furnishers
W. J. Pimlottt Ltd
the House OF Good Furniture
Alexander Florence
Sir Earle Page
Mr. Menzies
Murray River
Whyalla
Red Cross Appeal
Wse
Rally Pirie Red Cross Fund
Cora
Ay Seer
Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service
Department of Information
Pirie Town Hall
Pirie Town
J. Hudson
Port Adelaide
John Met
Mr Frank Person- Score Wess
Teel
Fsrae
Massieh
Wavalis
John Pirle Hospital
Mr. B. Willams
N. c. Hams
E. N. Laubie
Pirie Air School
John D. Hoffmann
Norman Street
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