Occupation Forces to Land in Japan Sunday Airborne and Seaborne
Australian Associated Press reports Tokyo Domei says first Allied occupation group will land in Japan on Sunday, with airborne troops arriving at Atsuki airport and seaborne forces via Yokosuka on August 28 or later. Returning Japanese envoys from Manila reached Tokyo, following their mission. Gen Kyoshi and Gen Okamura are noted among surrender delegates arriving in Chungking.
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Japan
Australian Associated Press
New York
Tokio Radio
Information Ministry
Domei Agency
Atsuki
Yokosuka
Nagawa Prefecture
Tokio
Manila
Chungking
Gen
Kyouhi
Chungkiang
China
Kyoshi
Okamura
Royal Navy's Little Ships Fought 780 Actions in Europe
London reports that the Royal Navy's little ships including motor torpedo boats and motor gunboats fought 780 actions in Europe during the war, sinking more than 500 enemy vessels.
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London
Juan
Royal Navy
Europe
Jap Bands Fight in Philippines Report
Manila dispatch says small groups of Japanese forces continue fighting in the Philippines. Reports note two Japanese generals who made overtures earlier are involved in ongoing actions and counter moves amid the island conflict.
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Philippines
Manila
Tuessay
Philipps
Royal denial of rumor in Belgian press cited by palace
Buckingham Palace rejects rumors reported by Libre Belgique claiming a betrothal of the Prince Regent Charles to an English princess. The Belgian Catholic circles are said to anticipate an official announcement soon.
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London
Buckinghan Palace
Libre Belgique
Prine
Charles
Rationing talk in Canberra post National Security Act
The Premiers' Conference discussed possible post act rationing for food and clothes due to expected shortages in Australia. Ben Keane suggested considering combustion or other forms of rationing after the act expires, noting reliance on overseas supplies for essential goods and clothing observed as far back as 1845 to 1848.
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Canberra
Ben RV. Keane
Australia
Reluctant to Surrender Near Shwegyin River Action
London dispatch reports Underbolts fired on Japanese forces near the Shwegyin River to disrupt an enemy surround by Allied guerrilla units. Rangoon says this is the first action since Lord Mountbatten's cease fire. A surrender leaflet campaign has produced no response.
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London
Shwegyin River
Rangoon
Lois Mountbatten
Weder
Hankani
Port Augusta Town Hall Rebuilding Approved After Fire
Mr EHD Russell reports approval to rebuild Port Augusta Town Hall damaged by a recent fire. A telegram from Minister H Lazzarini confirms Works priority, with a new permit issued by the War Organisation of Industry in Adelaide. Temporary shortages anticipated for materials and clothing but construction to proceed.
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Ehd. Russell
Grey
Port Augusta Town
Russell
Hop. Lazzarini
Port Augusta Twn Hall
Department
Department of War Organisation of Industry
Adelaide
Securine
Tas
Manpower Rules Eased in Sydney Labor Recruits Free to Hire
The Director General of Manpower announced eased rules allowing Sydney employers to advertise for and hire any class of labor without a permit. Remaining restrictions apply to certain service sites and personnel. All former servicemen broadly free to choose employment, with some exceptions for underage workers and specific roles. Existing permit requirements for past hires continue temporarily.
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Sydney
Funnell
Man Arrested For Shopbreaking At Pirie Junction
A Port Augusta man was arrested at Pirie Junction after a burglary at Peeks Limited on Commercial Road. Det Slinger and plainclothes Constable L E Wehr questioned four male passengers, and the suspect, escorted to Port Augusta, faces charges of shopbreaking and larceny.
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Pine Polive
Port Augusta
Peeks Limited
Wehr
Pirie Hospital Patients and Local Accidents
Personal Mr A Fisher progresses in the Women's ward at Pirie Hospital. Mr A G Evans aged over 99 remains a patient for five months. Little Ruellene Calliss badly scalded by tea and admitted to the children's ward. Mr B J Mahoney admitted with a left arm injury after a roller incident at the Smelters. Mc E Montgomerie also a patient in Price Hospital. Flight Sergeant J C Hobbs and family to relocate to Adelaide Alberta after discharge from the RAAF service.
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A. Fisher
Pirie Hospital
A. G. Evans
Pirie West
Ruelene —Calliss
E. Calliss
Port Germein
B. J. Mahoney
Alfred Street
Howetown
Mc. E Montgomerie
Eighth — Street
Pine West
Price Hospital
Unlawfully Boarding a Vessel Charged in Local Incident
A pensioner named Mrs Hobby was fined £2 plus costs or 14 days in prison for unlawfully boarding a vessel at Hawthorn Lately she claimed to collect washing for a crew member The court heard she went aboard to gather laundry as a sideline and not as a crew member The captain said he knew she had been aboard without permission and requested her to leave but she did not exit through the gate The incident involved a dinghy near the Hawthorn shore and what appeared to be a crew member’s request for “anyone aboard” to be avoided by the vessel in question The case was handled by local authorities with emphasis on unlawful boarding and property safety measures
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Sational Svenen
Falda
Hawthorn
Sumone
Abeen
Hobby
Haman
Hykor
Ineladi
Russell
Klinghiel
Ninakehuck
Hannan
Wits
Sander
Sandiry
Sanders
Wilteasy
Rex
Warren
Sarit
Rex Savith
Mrs. Sandery
Chapman
Ainighiel
Mys Sandery
Rex Swit
Saler
Gloede
Thei Rex
Daugher
Sater
Paler
Daphne
Fay
Suninune
Kea Tu
Lee
Agai
Tsui
Sale
Rex Hejiu
Vien
Alingbiel
Sale Hades
Alinghi
Ace Wittis
Tee Hu
Dinghiel
Klinghie
Hannay
Ubods
TW Utelock
Sear Klingbiel
Builermaker
York Road
Pirie West
Mes Sanders
Yie Mioss
Fred Sandery
Sandery
Sanery
Salley
All-N Brawl at Pirie West Birthday Party
A Pirie West birthday party on May 17 escalated into an all in brawl over an insult to an army lieutenant named Russell. Three assault charges and one wilful damage charge were heard in Pirie Local Court with witnesses describing punches, a broken dish, and property damage valued around £50. The magistrate adjourned the case to this morning for further evidence.
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Pirie West
W. C. Gillespie
S.M
Pirie
Pirie Court
States Take Over Building Resources Control
State Premiers at a conference today agreed to assume from the Commonwealth the responsibility for allocating building resources and issuing building permits within their States. They decided to send delegates to a conference with Commonwealth officers to decide on the allocation of materials such as iron and steel not available in all States, aiming to place distribution of State supplies under Commonwealth control.
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Canberr
Commonwealth
Furtley
En Bite
Cominemyedult
Control over agriculture in Australia eyed beyond life of NSC
Canberra reports that Mr Forde and Judy the Premier discuss extending government influence over agriculture after the National Security Act, including wheat stabilization, fertilizer supplies, and tobacco wartime regulations. An Agricultural Council meeting in Adelaide will consider continued controls.
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Sealth
Commonwealth
Agricultural Council
Adelaide
Borde
Pevent
Weather forecast highlights and regional temperatures
Light showers over southern areas with inland fine conditions. Moderate to mild day temperatures and light north west to west winds. Official state forecast at 9 p m notes yesterday's temperatures with city readings: Bris bane 16, Sydney 67, Perth Ade laide 61, Melbourne 59, Hobart 56, Pirie 72.
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Brisbane
Sydney
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Hobart
Pirie
Protestants' Union Opposes De Wand Bishop Nomination
The Nationel Union of Protestants protests the confirmation of De Wand as Bishop at Lore dou, alleging he is unsuitable and slung punches are possible if challenged. The union criticizes his religion as not aligned with the Church of England’s laws.
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London
Nationel
de Wand
Loredou
Vie Union
Lugland
Scuffle Over Police Case At Federal Hotel
Witnesses recount a disturbance at the Federal Hotel involving Rex Smith his sister Mrs Saunders and Saler with Mrs Sandery attempting to eject Saler. The confrontation ended with Saler on the floor and multiple women present. Rex Smith and witnesses corroborate the fracas and an adjournment was set for 10 am today.
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Rex Smith
Ktughiel
Thursdess Federal Hotel
Satey
Bine Fae
Pirie Leaders Urge Positive Aluminum Development Plan
Capt V Richandy of the Salvation Army champions advancing Pirie by highlighting its advantages over disabilities and urging broad publicity for progress. He backs a memorial avenue from the aerodrome to Nelshaby Park, emphasizes Christian foundations for citizenship, and calls for restrooms, amenities, improved transport, and decentralising industry to stimulate Pirie’s growth.
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Pirie
Capt V. Richandy
Salvation Army Corps
Medards
Aerodrome
Nelshahy Park
Nelishaby Park
Pirleans
Howe
Tecure
Amatrond
Two Footballers Report At Tribunal Over On Field Spat
A dispute involving two Solomontown players led to a tribunal hearing after tensions at a match with VPort. Umpire comments and club discussions dominated the session, with officials considering grounds for any action.
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Pitty
Wall Association Etintyl
Solomontown Watt
Conny Buitt
Whine
Fo Gurnee
Solomontown
Vport
Wo Phreadeeht Ye Meted: At Fiw Tribunal and There Ywiiswil Messrs
Lammligel
Sturn
Hocking
Anc
Hevinge
Hye Ua
Cluiemun
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Mr. Russell
Hooper
Norman Street
Port Pirie
Tol
Pirie Junction
J. CC
Hobb
Faily
Pine
Alberta
Hoban
RAAF
Pivie
Lester
Gladys Saudery
Sauders
Salo
Mino
S.J. Warton
Saudery
Kael
Loxton Salter
Federal Hotel
Oth Cams| Hutte
Withess
Warran
Rea
Sinister
Judy
Forde
UNION
Capt. Richards
Recorder
Richards
Pire
Yirie
Richens
Peeang
Sun Ries
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