Britain Seizes Oil Installations in Iran
British troops occupy Naftishah and Quasi shirin oil facilities without serious resistance. Inhabitants show no hostility as Indian and Allied forces push toward Tehran from Basra and Bagdad, with landings at Bandar Shahpur and Abadan and advances toward Tabriz and Ardebil, while Turkey remains neutral and German resistance is limited.
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Australian Associated Press
Naftishah
Quasishirin
Iran
Lndian
Tran
Bandar Shahpur
Anu
Abadan
Khanquin
Auksis
American Broadcasting Company
Iraq
Tabriz
Bagdad
Tehran
Basra
Ardebil
Caucasus
Caspian
Asteria
Rome
Berlin
Ter
Ankara
Turkey
Russians leave Novgorod as front action grows
Report from the war front notes Russians retreating from Novgorod with roads bogged by mud. It cites difficulties for tanks in soft Ukrainian soil and marshy areas near Leningrad while weather remains unsettled and rains may subside. Moscow Radio claims Soviet destruction of many enemy tanks.
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Ukraine
Leningrad
Moscow
Turkey
German Force Halted in Ambiguous Baltic Action
Fragmentary report notes German forces advancing toward Leningrad and Kingisepp near Estonia, with unclear details on outcome. The terse item mentions a counteraction or halt while continuing to press toward key Baltic fronts.
Lying off in hospital letter from Private Colin Murn
Pte Colin Murn writes to parents from hospital after a recent wound report. He notes a hot patrol encounter, shrapnel hits and eye injury, but he is recovering well. He highlights camaraderie with Australians and hope to rejoin old comrades.
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C. P.murn
Simpson. Street
Solomontown
Colin Murn
Charlie Dietman
Pte
Munn
ALF
Court Intervenes in Pirie Electricians Dispute
Federal Arbitration Court steps into Pirie Corporation conflict with electrical department workers in Adelaide. A conference at 10 am with Judge W. B. Kelly. union secretary P. W. Trevorrow and mayor W. H. Threadgold travel to the city. Workers halted work after a wage battle amid a national security push, with talks over war loading and new wage scales for foremen, welders, fitters, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Arbitration Court
Pirie Corporation
Electrical Department
Adelaide
W. B. Kelly
W. H. Threadgold
P. W. Trevorrow
Electrical Trades Union
Arbitration Court
Threadgold
Kelly
Federal Court
State Indust Court
Industrial Court Chambery
the Recorder
Negotiations Over Three Months Between Council and Union
A three month dispute over pay and war loading arose after a May 21 start in talks between the council and the union under a National Security Act order. The Arbitration Court applied a war loading to all employees except electrical mechanics, who would receive a higher weekly rate. The exact figures and eligibility sparked further discussions among parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aritration Court
Council
Arbitration Court
Trevorton
Labor calls for Menzies resignation and new government
Canberra reports the Parliamentary Labor Party unanimously demanding the right to form a government and urging Prime Minister Menzies to resign while informing the Governor General of Labor’s confidence in forming a stable parliament. The note to Menzies also mentions Curtin’s belief Labor would secure a national war effort coalition. Emergency War Work Circle donations listed from the Country Women’s Association events total appears in the report.
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Canberra
Parliamentary
Labor Party
RB. G. Menzies
Labor
Menzies
Curtin
C.W.A
Country Women's Association
Pirie Thermometer Readings Tuesday and Monday
Temperature readings show Tuesday’s high at 64 and low at 37 by 8:30 am. Monday recorded a high of 60 and low of 39 by 8:30 am.
Pirie Hospital Notes and Local Leaves
Personal items from Pirie include Wagga LAC W Brown on leave in Pirie and due back by tomorrow. Miss Lorna Sutton of Adelaide visited Pirie with her parents. Mr F H Farnell continues post in Pirie Estate surgical ward. Local club delegate A E Berry was absent from Pirie Football Association meeting. LAS G North from No. 2 Bombing and Air Gunnery School moved to Adelaide for further treatment. Mrs L F Arbon admitted to Fiske Hospital. Ian Wachtel remains a patient in Pirie Hospital surgical ward. G P Hayball left Solomontown for Adelaide to attend George Bain’s funeral. T Papworth admitted to Pirie Hospital medical ward. C L Smith of Albert Terrace out of Ambulance Sisters Le Pawelahi and D after five days at home. A Jenner returns to Woodside Camp.
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Lac
W. Brown
Wagga
Pirie
Lorna Sutton
Adelaide
B. J. Sutton
Las
G. North
No. 2
Rere
Wats Pirie Hospital
He Taft
Sim. G. T
Wat Pirie
L. F. Arbon
Geddes Road
Solomontown
Fiske
An Sinens
Soadeation Siva Commission
Ian Wachtel
Whyalla
Pirie Hospital
G. P. Hayball
George Bain
Bain
T. Papworth
Fir
Mount Gambier
le Pawelahi
Pirie Pie
A. Jenner
Woodside Camp
Wide sale on odds and ends across ladies and men items
Displayed goods with sale tickets only. Evening frocks up to 35 each with many items reduced to 5 11 each. Ladies coats, fleecy lined bloomers, rayon nighties, slips, and hosiery on sale. Clearance includes underwear, corsets, bags, socks, and fabrics. No returns or phone orders. limited quantities and sale ends Friday night.
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S.W
Vhildren
U.B
Lisle
Maida’ Lille
Manchester
D.B
Knaus
Ross Alweoel Quay
Macly Grey
SAN Gas Ny
exey_wil PEI pa royce
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Britain
Novgorod
Altac Ks i
Kingisepp
Erler
Murn
Red Cross Appeal
Red Cross
Dee - Wee
Railroaders
BOW
Hooper
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
TEL
England
Department of Information
Pirie Electricians
Ayndin
Law Council
mWhat
A. H. Rieschick
Ob Jie
Union
Ald. Davis
Ald. Coffey
Corporation
Trevorrow
Moon
Met
Atra
MR. Menzies
Pirie Lodge
Sie Pirie “Tennis Association
F.H. Farnell
Pirie Estate
A. E. Berry
Solomontown Club Delegsie
C. L. Smith
Albert Terrace
Solomont
Prests Limited
Prests
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