Allied Tanks Cross Seine Near Vernon and Mantes
Allied tanks crossed the Seine toward Vernon and Mantes as heavy fighting raged to widen the bridgehead. Parachute and airborne troops supported the move while German forces attacked the eastern approaches. In southern France the bridgehead expanded over 100000 square miles and Toulon, Marseille, and Cannes were within range or proximity of Allied forces.
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Armeniian Associated Press
London
Seine River
Vernon
Mantes
Paris
France
Toulon
Marseilles
Cannes
Normandy Battle Near End as German Pocket Shrinks
London reports the Battle of Blarenbandy nearly finished with escape routes between Argentan and Trun closed. German forces remain in a shrinking pocket amid chaos and no clear sign of surrender.
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London
Blarenbandy
Argentan
Trun Fae
Russians Launch Major Drive on 100 Mile Front
Soviet forces push two armies toward German Silesia from Warsaw to the Carpathian region as Chernyakovsky forces clash at East Prussia. German losses reach 760 tanks in four days with no decisive setback for Russians, while air battles rage over East Prussia.
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Londos
Korney
Rokossovsky
O Mebile
Warsaw
German Silesia
Chernyakovsky
East Prussia
the Exchange Telegraph Agency
Moscow
American Bombers Over Japan Strike Northern Kyushu
Tokio Official Radio said 77 Super Fortresses attacked Fukuoka Moji Kokura and Yawata in Northern Kyushu on Friday. It claimed 13 bombers were shot down and several pilots bailed out and were captured.
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New York
Tokio
Fukuoka
Moji
Kokura
Yawata
Kyushu
Kingston Park Links Golf Event Yields Close Scores
Members of Piri Golf Club played a staff event at Kingston Park Links on Saturday. Top scores include HN Skewes 39 points and J Hopkins 38, with many players in the 30s. Weather and tides noted. Golding and Miss Fitten returning home after a stay at Broken R.
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Oi Piri
Golf Club
Kingston Park Links
HN. Skewes
Hopkins
S. Puddy
Het. Webster
J. Grammer
C. S. Mugford
W. BR
W.L. Giles
M. B. Cantson
Adams
Broken
R. Golding
Miss E. Fittered
Soldiers Making Their Choice In Pin-Up Girl Contest
In Adelaide era reporting, the Pin-Up Girl competition draws votes from soldiers. Miss Kath Thinis Pirie leads as the 14 finalists are photographed in a group amid thousands of brochures. Voting travels by hand as soldiers face a crucial decision in the statewide affair.
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Adelaide
Tha
Sic
Magi Ab
South
Missy
Kath Thinis Pirie
Harris
Solomontown Methodist Anniversary Led by E E Cooper
Solomontown Methodists marked their Sunday school anniversary with about 200 children on the elevated platform of the church. E B Cooper conducted the choir of young singers in hymns while Miss Betty Jose and Mildred Parsons played piano. Prizes for attendance were awarded to several kinderwar den pupils, with further presentations planned for the evening service.
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Pirie
Solomontown
E. B Cooper
Missis Betty Jose
Pido
Mildred Parsons Trgais
M.D. Giler
L. W. Brook
Marilyn Butler
Marlene Bickley
Jew Quator
Warren Taube
Merrill Laube
Dennis Mum~tery
Neil Cavenett
Jame Cavenelt
Tom Goodenaueh
Kinderwaren
Homers Race In Fair Weather At Pirie Clubs Contest
Homing pigeon clubs from Pirie and Pirie West held simultaneous 24 mile races from Maree in perfect weather. 45 birds were in the air with first arrivals before 1 pm. Winners were D Perkins for Pirie and T Manfield for Pirie West, with trophies donated by local sponsors.
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Pirie
Pirie West
Retirement Tribute for South Australian Railways Veteran Cornish
After 48 years with South Australian Railways Tom Corish retires from Pirie station amid tributes from station staff and colleagues. Colleagues recount his long service from junior porter in 1895 to Pirie station master, praising his work ethic, first aid efforts, and town contributions while wishing him happiness in Adelaide retirement. He reflects on tough times, thanks supporters, and vows to visit Pirie again.
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South Australian Railways
Tom
Corish
Pirie
Pirie South
J. G. McInerney
Corl Hug
Stalio
Joe
Pirie Court
Ani
Mr. Malhepuy
Mors le M. Bratell
H.W. Dieta
le Williams
Lb. Wallace
W. Gould Feheckers
A. Lake
M. J. Crotty
M. Adams
F. Fleming
G. Kimber
J. H. Culpin
J. Fitzpatrick
J. Berridge
D. E. Johnson
G.hogg
Metherney
Mr. Comish
Cornish
Dingster
Adelaide
Greek Submarine Sinks Enemy Ships
Greek submarine sinks enemy ships in the Avgeali Sea near Karlovassi Har dur. A supply slip was torpedoed and two surface ships were damaged in the same operation.
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Landax
Rayal Navy
Avgeali Sea
Karlovassi
Dormey and teammates listed across several track events
The fragment lists participants and results by region in a track meet. Dormer Honniball Millbank Brakenridge Finn Bowley Dird W Campbell V Fidge Sevlin are mentioned with South and North team references and various batteries or heats showing names and affiliations.
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Dormey
Honniball & Millbank
Clk
Brakenridge
Finn
Bowley & Dird
W. Campbell
Fidge
Sevlin
Manfield
Davies Brakenridge
Wea
Dormer
V. Fidge
Norths
H. Clark
R Finn
Caupbell
Recorder Medallist standings at 1944 event
The 1944 Recorder Medallist results list Simpson leading with 28 points, followed by Sulumontant with 26 and Litebright in third. Envelopes were opened Saturday during the program at the Alin. 24 players were named in the voting, with full point totals recorded.
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Tay Ward
Ly Hine
Hocking
Rhpee
Simpson
Behiind Vna
Fanvet Sulumontant
Litebright
Sotowuntowa Veil
Woshen
Whyalla Football Showdown Leaves North and Army West Dominant
Sunday results show North leading South and defeating them by 20 points in a below par match. Army West delivered a strong performance against Central, leading by five points at three-quarter time and finishing 28 points up. Howden was judged best on field for Army West, with multiple goal scorers across both sides and a mix of standout performers for North and South.
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Whyalla
Central
South Wot
Nurihe Acaynur
G R. Bris
Wo UL Siits
Sim L.D. Weaver
Souths
Nicholson
Tsuuth
pElaye
A. Lavender
J. Deaupsey
T. O'brien
Grinter
Co Watts
N. Beeanan
D. Abraham
C. Travers
Scott
MclHorne
rmy-West
Howden
Hospital Domestics To Get Wage Increases
Government Gazette announces wage rises for hospital domestics at Royal Adelaide Hospital. Wives for domestics on strike gain higher pay. First housemaids and yardmaids receive increases of 1s 6d weekly. Negotiations end strike with new weekly wages set.
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Tie Royal Adelaide Hospital
Moor
Kilehemaide
Turing
Curtin to hear alternative plan from opponents after referendum
Australian political scene shifts as six states vote on constitutional power referendum. New South Wales and Queensland swing No with large margins, Victoria moves from Yes to No, while South Australia and Western Australia back Yes. Mr. Curtin accepts result and awaits an alternative plan from critics as counts finalize. The nationwide threshold requires a majority of electors and four of six states, a condition now complicated by changing state results.
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MR. Curtin
Melbourne
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Mindmarshl
Agen
Wakefield
South Australia Yes Vote Counts Near Final Tally
The latest figures show large yes support in South Australia with about 1.5 million at iS and 1.73 million majority notes. Rural boxes remain to be counted, with service members and others delaying final results until midweek, as two No States remain in dispute.
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Preston
Sandhus
Hindmarsh
Adelaide
South Australia
Pirie Voters Lean Yes in Local Election Figures
Across Solomontown and Pirie subdivision a quiet day at polling places produced a Yes majority for the government proposal. Mr Anderson noted many voters misread enrollment steps and urged obtaining electoral cards at post offices in advance. Women led in Yes preferences, with Tennyson and Risdon Park showing strong results. Marie School booth had the fewest discarded ballots.
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Solomontown
Ust
Minubers
HL Anderson
Tennyson Slisteid
Toutevil
Wid Risdon Park
Wieh
Ube
Marie School Booth
Pirie
Courthouse
Pirie School
Risdon Park
Tennyson
Tote
Disappointed But Not Surprised Says Curtin on War Reforms
Canberra reports Prime Minister J Curtin acknowledged public disappointment with government war policy. He stated the vote reflected campaign irrelevancies, but pledged to respect the decision and urged practical proposals to replace government plans. Reconstruction after the war would be fraught with difficulties.
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Canberra
Peocen
Sid Mr. Curtin
Australia
What Leaders Said Melbourne Sunday
The report notes the referendum result with No votes leading by 227122 and Western Australia and South Australia voting Yes. Dr Evatt calls the result a temporary setback to constitutional reform and predicts a push for Commonwealth leadership in postwar reconstruction. Mr Menzies labels the defeat as democratic, arguing liberalism will not be permanently imposed.
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Melbourne
Western Australia
South Australia
Evatt
Menzies
Negative vote in Grey shifts the tally across divisions
Division of Grey opposed Government proposals with a late swing against the Government. Early leads showed a three to one yes majority in Whyalla and port towns, but the final counts favored the negative side. By yesterday 3582 votes were counted, with about 14,000 remaining including outback Eyre Peninsula sub divisions.
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Ainst
Pirie
Whyellia
Port Augusta
Ty Whyalla
Tront
Reburn Fent
Uie
Eyre Peninsula
Pionant
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