Brazil declares war on Germany and Italy
Brazil has declared war on Germany and Italy while remaining at peace with Japan. The Brazilian ambassador to the United States told President Roosevelt that action was to protect dignity and property after five Brazilian ships were torpedoed, costing over 400 lives. German and Italian residents are being interned as quickly as possible.
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Brazil
Germany
Italy
Japan
Roosevelt
Braxil
Hee Saksnons
Soaottines
Abe Fauvea
Materia
Upholder Submarine Lost Signal Service Bravery Noted
The Admiralty reports the loss of submarine Upholder commanded by Lieut-Comdr Wanklyn during her twenty fifth Mediterranean voyage. Ten crew members were decorated and eleven mentioned in dispatches for the Upholder s signal service and attacks on three U boats a destroyer and an armed trawler among other vessels.
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London
The
Admiralty
Upholder
Wanklyn
Mediterranean
30 LEFT ALIVE 670 MEN KILLED IN JAPAN RAID
A distorted report describes a Japanese raid with U.S. Marines defending Makino and nearby air fields. It claims several ships, aircraft, and coastal defenses were engaged, with casualties and fierce hand-to-hand fighting lasting through the night. The piece references Pacific theater tactics and Allied responses, noting American resolve but containing garbled phrasing and unclear details.
British plane damages Axis convoy in Mediterranean raid
A British torpedo carrying plane operating in the Mediterranean sighted an Axis convoy. In the first attack it sank a small vessel and damaged a destroyer. A second raid on the convoy resulted in damage to a tanker.
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London
Mediterran
Flamboyant Japanese air raid claims reported by Berlin Radio
Berlin Radio cites a Tokio wireless station claiming on Friday 200 Japanese bombers attacked Port Moresby Darwin Townsville Wyndham Broome. Fourteen transports were sunk at Wyndham and Broome set afire, while Darwin reports fire at military barracks.
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London
Berlin Radio
Tokio
Port Moresby
Darwin
Townsville
Wyndithio
Broome
Fourtees
Wyndham
Militia Succeeds in New Guinea Respect Tactics
Allied headquarters report Australian forces in New Guinea using effective methods against Japanese positions. The briefing notes strong performance by units, detailing their operations and persistence in difficult terrain.
Solomon Islands Attack Prelude Reopens Pacific War Outlook
A New York Times military correspondent reports that an American assault on the Solomon Islands may trigger a major naval and air clash altering the Pacific war. Difficulties were only beginning as plans advance and operations intensify.
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Washington
Frost
New York Times
Planes at Work in Africa Reported Attacks and Damages
Fragmented report from Cairo area describes aircraft activity and attacks on installations. Text mentions jetty and water defenses, with unclear references to ships, haulers, and mounting damages. Details are inconsistent, but indicate aviation events affecting facilities and camps in Africa.
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Cairo
Axis
Shay i
Yroth
Omnall
Ptosis de Weansasay
Thalal Ates
Commando Tanks Trapped At Dieppe Beach Landing
An excerpt reports Royal Canadian Engineers and commandos at Dieppe breaking through the beach defenses. Some tanks were trapped on landing and formed a hollow square to resist from the shore, enabling delayed re-embarkation of many troops.
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London
Royal Canadian
Dieppe
Adelaide Man Dies After Revolver Incident
An Adelaide man, Robert A. Washington aged 19 of East Terrace Torrensville, was transported to Royal Adelaide Hospital after a revolver incident. The event occurred in the afternoon with an American soldier present in the bedroom.
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Adelaide
Robert A. Washington
East Terrace
Torrensville
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Washington
Recorder Medalist Honored In Local Football Season
The 1942 Recorder Medal honors the most brilliant footballer of the Pirin season, with awards and ties among players Kennedy, Pro, Stel, and Hocking. Selection highlights include Mattie and Ves, a sealed presentation by Reverend, and notes on voting and honorable mentions within the Independent Delegate Trophy.
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Hay Proprietary Comeseman
Air Force
Hang
Talrent
Mos
Pirin
Po Paweett
Iedall Salomentowit
Csitely Wit
Association of the Independent
Quan
J Kennedy
Stel
Ellis
Js. Hocking
Stanstard
Jon Shaw
Kai Sitch
Port
Batty
the Recorder
Local football notes and army injuries dominate Pirie scene
The report covers player selections and votes for medals, plus multiple injuries and hospital updates. Key figures include Ji Kennedy and Batty as top selections, with Batty’s strong performance noted. Military personnel from the town, including Sgt Hatwell and D J Mura, are mentioned along with hospital cases and a philatelic society milestone in Victoria.
Release of five members of the Aus trail Fund Movement
Sydney reports Evatt announces the release of five members of the Aus trail Fund Movement from internment. An Arbunal inquiry found no guilty association with the group in Western Australia. Two other members remain confined for national security. Boalt aims to cite the Arbunal report's safe portions before Parliament.
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Sydney
Evatt
Austrail Fund Movement
Up’ Enquiry Arbunal
Wester Australia
Boalt
Urbunal
Alliance of Britain and Russia Made Plain to World
Melbourne report notes Churchill visit to Moscow and the Anglo Russian treaty, with Allied unity emphasized. It discusses German capabilities and risks in the Soviet campaign, including possible occupation of Caucasus routes and the impact on Allied strategy. It mentions British and American support, North Africa, and Japan’s posture toward Rabaul and the Pacific. The piece highlights Moscow's resilience and potential shift in German plans.
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Britain
Russia
Uhupe
Tns
Doi
Volga
Caucasus
Stalagrad
Rusia
Railways Union Adopts Statewide Stopwork Meetings
The South Australian branch of the Australian Railways Union has decided to hold stopwork meetings across the state starting at midnight on September 24 years ago. The action aims to present the assurances of the men to the public and pressure for a decision.
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Adelaide
Australian Railways
Saleat
Nation to Own Hotels and Breweries
A labor driven plan proposes national ownership of hotels and breweries. The initiative envisions government oversight of key lodging and beverage operations to ensure worker protections and stable pricing. Officials say industry reform could reshape tourism and craft brewing sectors.
Party Decision In Sydney
The New South Wales Labor executive aims to finalise and control breweries and the liquor trade amid criticism of government handling. A member notes liquor interests wield influence in politics and warns current policy risks chaos, urging an approach focused on liquor policy.
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Sydney
New South Wales Laborarty
Saul
Tereall
Net for Wheat Plan Approved by Federal Cabinet
Melbourne report states a plan to pay farmers a guaranteed net price of 44 bushels for wheat. An advance of 2 shillings per bushel against pooled finance would be provided, aiming to guarantee a definite living for most of Australia’s 65,000 wheat growers.
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Melbourne
Hussey
J. Scully
Australis
Two Women Killed in Wellington Mystery
In Wellington on Sunday Annie Smyth and her elder sister Rosamond Smythe were found slain near Salvation Army headquarters. Police suspect Maori involvement in the murder, which occurred about a week earlier. Rosamond Smythe had spent 36 years as a missionary in Japan and returned to New Zealand about two years ago. Also noted is Miss Motions, a member of Pirie Citizens Soldiers Reception, now in Salisbury, who spent the weekend in Pirie.
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Wellington
Heig
Annie Smyth
Rosamond Smythe
Salvation Army
Kig Smythe
Japan
New Zealand
Pirie
Mites
Salisbury
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Kokoda
New Guinea
Rabaul
New York
Foros
Tommanerme
Eran Mall
Vanes
Ainysl
Wesanivbesl
Tle
Halbert
Tarce Wit
J. Fhey
Tasdiar
Iwat
Tantei
Rewer
Can Bette
Jkt 2
Makin
Lieutes Newnsagenss
Eithin
Lowley
Wade
Australia
Solomons
United States
Africa
Untire
Yourh
Evolver
Ship's Company
R. Batty
J, Kretschmer
Chaurman
Thuphy
Titan
Tate
Rees Finer Olive
Keetretuer
Johmen
Fisher
Eaahe
Independents Trophy
Oly
Tnreten
Heetsu
Ey Abe
Dugwood
Mi Hanes
Roger Kr
Walls
Hansteery
Prige T Ll Varon
Parry
Hy Dgeme
Wandewrah
Jeen
Hver Lower Broughton Ploodwaters Trust
Mids
A. Lyons
BLP
Abe Jackson
Anderson
Plie Hospital
Run Poeumonia
A. C Dexenhuuit
Pirke
Thomas Webb
Cal AE Veitch
Pirie Foot Alles
Awe
Utah
Alto
Pirie Howpith
S. Hoste
Fe Commonwealth Railways
Garde
Wauchope Bron
Solomontown
Max McDonald
al Pirie
Pirie Hospital
M. T. Vine
Han Ton
Pre Hospital
Sitch
Bawcett
Ji Kennedy
Sigwoud
Salomontown
Alanwell
de Haustery
Atly
Jwapul Ue
Tor Lia
Apa Pawertz
Wwontown Lisckitiun
Deen
Victoria
Carls ‘Mateal
Pirw Philatelic Society
Philatelic Society of Victoria
Centennial Hall
Little Collins Street
Royal Australian Air Force
Victory
Alt, Hatwell
Amistant
Pirie Ymca
Hatwell
HLMAS
Perth
Hlmlas
Canberra
Peter’ Brown
Eilondale
Ae Evatt
Siberia
Monwealth Department of Information
Winston Churchill
Moscow
Churchill
Mi Stalin
Lacey
Suliary
AMC
Dunkirk
Dow
Caspian
Leningrad
Stalingrad
Caucasua
Balu and
Batouma
Ie Lamasay
Marshal Romuet
Nocti
Churchull
Egypt
Gillier
North Africa
India
Leon
Wasungton
Railways Union
Labor
Salvation Army Brigade
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