Two Tank Battles Raging Near Poltava in Russia
Australian Associated Press reports two major tank engagements near Poltava as the Red Army advances from Senky toward the Kiev Poltava railway while German forces try to counter along the railway. A second battle unfolds 20 miles from Poltava with Russians pushing south along the Varskla River from Opashnia after Senky fell, securing a key road link between the columns.
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London
Poltava
Moscow
Senky
Kiev
Biz
Varskla River
Opashnia
Red Army
Italy seeks peace as devastating air raids hit Foggia
The Zurich paper D'etat says Signor Grandi led a mission to Lisbon to seek Allied peace terms. A large Lightning formation raided Foggia at treetop height, targeting its main airport and 10 satellite airfields, catching airfield personnel by surprise in what was described as a highly successful surprise attack. Liberators also attacked Poggia marshalling yards.
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London
Zurich
D’etat
Signor Grandi
Lisbon
Foggia
Poggia
Russian Advance Advances in Donetz Basin
Russian armies advancing in the Donetz Basin report capture of Akhtyrka and Seniry near Kharkov. They bypass Poltava rail area and threaten the Kiev railway. Additional units push from east and north, threatening German positions south of Kharkov as German forces try to stem the Red Army surge. Wires report bombing aircraft and reserves readied for sector defenses.
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London
Akhtyrkea
Seniry
Kharkov
Poltava
Himmler Seizes Expanded Power in Germany
London dispatch reports Heinrich Himmler appointed Minister of the Interior, consolidating control over the Gestapo and civil service. He is seen by the German public as a de facto leader, with seven concurrent posts and plans a purge of civil servants deemed politically unreliable.
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London
Heinrich Simiuiter
Gestapo
Germany
Hisimker
Hitler
Himmler
Tito
Defence Council
Home Office
Rudimentary German Defense Moves Spur Austerity
A Thief's correspondent reports Berlin views Himmler's appointment as a signal of stricter control and added defensive measures. Neutral observers note rising rigor amid air raids and the Russian offensive. The article hints at an expected second front and broader wartime austerity.
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Berlin
Himmler
Mountbatten Appointed Supreme Allied Commander in South East Asia
Lord Louis Mountbatten is named supreme Allied commander for South East Asia, with Jaap Mountbatten to command operations from India and Ceylon against Japan. The appointment aligns with Viscount Wavell’s New Asia command, taking effect by October, as Allied forces prepare for a major offensive against Japan.
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London
Louis Mountbatten
South-East
Ara
North
Nfriea
Jaap Mountbatten
India
Ceylon
Jourd
Mountbatten
Britain
Wolds Shepish
Wir Gnarl” Fay
South-East Asia
Viscount Wavell Ae Vicar
Tudia
Asi
Efyrt
Iiditiny
Press Association
Aed Moeutbatten Wits
Japan
Geo
Auchinleck
Admiral Somerville
Geneal Stilwell
Lord Maunibatten
Mr Carr Dead Ends Long Control Of Adelaide Racing
Adelaide mourns the death of Whitmore B. Carr at Partridge Street Glenelg aged 8 He was a prominent Adelaide Stock Exchange member for 32 years and a lifelong community servant He chaired the SAJLC and SAICY committees, contributing to racing and commerce for decades His loss is mourned by business and racing circles across the state.
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Adelaide
Whitmore B. Carr
Partridge Street
Glenelg
Mr. Carr
Ehilesi
Adelaide Stuck Exchimge
J. Stanky
Urray Tehajenay
Saic Y
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Kean
Uwe
Daniel
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ALRC
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Rhumue
R. E. Facobs
Uh Abe Adelaide Chiauvber
Louimaerett
Carr
Care
Joseph Nolan dies suddenly at Pirie Smelters
Joseph Nolan, 29, of Pirie, died suddenly Wednesday night while being transported to hospital. Born in Hamilton, he worked at the Dwight and Lloyd plant and later in the pipe filters wing. Married 1928 to Mise Viewria Jones, he left seven children. Funeral held at Pirie Cemetery with Rev. G. W. Scholefield officiating.
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Joseph Nolan
Aee
Nolan
Hamilton
Queensland
New South Wales
Murray
Mildura
Pirie
Nin
Dwight and Lloyd
Nol
Solomontown
Rover
Keun
Kine
Joseph Arthur
Margaret Dawn
Raymond John
Patricia Maud
Betty Lorrane
Judith Ann
Malcolm Dean
Mr. Nolan
Pirie Cemetery
G. W. Scholefield
H V, Rich
J. Hocking
L Kreig
W. Munro
H. Atwell
W. Fitegereld
Wad
Ann
Till
Bill
Lorna
Nell
Phyllis
Youre Kreig
BE. Dung
Clem Tunstall
A. Tregilgas
Webr
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Mra
Bert Mitchell
Gray
Lyall
Atkins
Mick Langley
Freer
Ericksson
C. Jarmyn
Cynthia
Wis
Cunningham
Ruby
Max Lane
Wal
Syly Munro
Welsby
Mainutenance
Australian Natives Association
Pirie Travel
BLAS
Sail
Federsted — Ironworkery! Association
Town Beautification Meeting Calls Citizens Plan
Mayor R W H Threadgold invites Pirieans to discuss a town beautification campaign with trees grass and voluntary effort. Braken Hill Associated Smelter and top engineers back the proposal urging concerted local action for a forward step benefiting the municipality. All interested citizens urged to attend this evening at the town hall.
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R. W. H. Threadgold
Pirieans
Braken Hill
Sone
Ellendale Organises Beautification Committee Leaders Named
Ellendale forms the Beautification Progress Committee with G J Goold as chair and EL V. Rich as assistant chair. The group plans a flying start for winery work and already notes completed playgrounds. Volunteers report 302 cubic yards of soil moved and 27 oak trees planted.
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Baisl de
Ky Stephens
Sneetin
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Klendale Beautification Progress Committee
GE Williams
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Ge Dey
Acv
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A. J. Marty
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F. Stephens
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Spence Family Obituary from Solomontown Australia
Mrs. Sarah Spence of Wood Street Solomontown died aged five years after 30 years in the town. Born in Ireland she married James Spence in 1912 and moved to Melbourne then Pirie. She helped in Salvation Army Solomontown and Methodist Church work, learned rug weaving, and enjoyed gardening. Survived by daughter Elizabeth Sloan Spence, three sisters and several brothers. Funeral at Pirie Cemetery with many floral tributes from locals and families.
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Salvation Army
Australia
Melbourne
Spence
Pirie
Dwight and Lloyd
Solomontone Salvation Army Corps
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Hie Hue
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Ty Pirie
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Hendrie
Mic
Influenza and scarlet fever deaths reported in Pirie
Figures from the Central Board of Health show influenza deaths among nervous diseases and scarlet fever cases in Pirie. Over the past fortnight three scarlet fever cases were reported. overall state deaths include influenza, diphtheria, whooping cough, and measles, with scarlet fever still prevalent in the district.
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Meally
Twas Mu
Vire
Pirie
Sailor Saves Submarine Torpedo Tube From Palm Frond
In Pacific waters a heroic sailor aboard an Alli submarine freed a palm frond lodged in a bow torpedo tube. He descended 20 times for 45 minutes to clear the obstruction, risking injury and sharks. Despite severe hand injuries, he completed the task to keep the inner door from remaining blocked.
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Pacific
Finn
Allocation in doubt for days as Australian servicemen vote
Australian servicemen voting across the world have begun counting, with results delayed for several days. Votes from 12 centres in Australia will be sent to the Central Federal Refusing Officer in Canberra to allocate divisions. No firm indications on armed forces strength will emerge until later. Small early parcels will barely affect outcomes, while preferences and soldiers ballots could alter results. In New South Wales, Sir Barks Page extended his lead by 300 votes, to 2089, and J P Abbott narrowed Oxford Libs’ lead in New England by 410 votes.
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Australia
Canberra
Tle
Armerd
Pacific
Stiles
Newy South Wales
Barks Page
New England
J. P. Abbott
Oxford
Tasmania Darwin Bramig and Enid M. Nicholls in Labor lists
Readable fragments show names and party labels such as Lab and ind in a damaged ledger style. Lyons Dumu Enid Nicholls and others appear with numbers and abbreviations. The text seems to record candidates or members across multiple entries with unclear context and digits.
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Darwin Bramig
Ams
Micvey
Gom
APY
Lyons
Dumu
Enid
Nicholls
Wright
Catholic Men Start in Contest With Work Bet Jone
Catholic men begin a weekly meeting at a Memorial venue organized by Dr. Wi to engage in practical work with a 18 month outlook under G Dey. The group plans to play its full part in church activities, with a midweek session held Wednesdays. Federal Cricket and Sports lhl has prepared the northwest corner of a park for young trees. No progress yet in Solowentown, but a definite plan is expected soon.
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Bet Jone
Mark Yen Cane
Dr. Wi
Hve
Aypl
G. Dey
Federal Cricket and Sports Lhl
Noorthi
Tly Park
Solowentown
Asis
Beld
Undismayed After Four Years Of War In England 1943
An Australian Shell Company executive returns after three months in the homeland and portrays London after four years of war. He notes little outward change in the city, with crowds in the West End and shopping streets still bustling, and residents maintaining routines despite wartime strain. He reflects on resilience and perceived normalcy in a city that has endured protracted conflict.
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Vernon Smith
Shell Company of Australia
London
West End
St. James Street
Pall Mall
Oxford Street
Ns Abbey
Prisoners of War Fund and Parliament Houses Stand Firm
Amid ongoing blitz, the Houses of Parliament and royal palaces withstand the destruction. Fleet Street Holborn and Cheapside suffer losses yet historic churches endure. Britain’s workers and war aids rally, with Cross and steamers aiding national resolve as England fights on.
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Buckingham Palace
St. James Palace
Fleet Sineel
Holborn
Cheapside
Patriot Pupils at Pirie Schools Rally for War Loans
A State War Loan organiser visited Pirie to promote the Fourth Liberty Loan and war savings certificates. He noted Pirie schools and banks hold strong certificates and deposits, with Combined High, Pirie, and Solomontown Schools reporting about 25107 pounds in war savings instruments, a record for the state.
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My. A. J. G. Benjer
State War Loan Committee
Pirie
Pirie School
Goode Road
Uchoburs Piriere
High
Solomontown
Benion
South Australia
Sky Watcher Duty Shifts and War Work Ethic Reflected
The article lists duty rosters from noon to midnight and through the night across many names, organizations, and times, reflecting wartime air wardens and volunteers. It blends staffing hours with a broader editorial on British war industry, labor hours, and national resolve.
Changes of Position Changes of Position
A brief clerical note records changes of position with times noted as yesterday. The fragment mentions adjustments in staffing or role assignments but lacks full details or names for confirmation.
Explosion in Garage Leaves One Dead
A fatal explosion occurred in a private garage resulting in the death of one man. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where investigators began assessing the cause and any potential hazards.
St John Badge Appeal Sells Badges in Pirie Streets
A statewide St John Badge appeal launches with badge sales in Pirie streets to fund ongoing good works. The drive highlights the St John men who attend sporting and outdoor functions, offering expert first aid and attentive service for any injury, large or small.
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Pire
St. July
Ansurance Association
St. John
Pirie
Hospital Patients and Discharges at Pirie Hospital
Mr Kevin Reeves of Federation Road has left the surgical ward after over a week, returning home yesterday following a fortnight in care at Pure Hospital. Leading Aircraftman A C Reeves has been discharged. Mrs G Jacobs of Walidoarah was admitted Tuesday to Pirie Hospital’s surgical ward with an eye injury. Mr de G Murray of Adelaide continues in Pirie’s medical ward, improving after a week with throat ulceration. Wait of Borman, tree wor ua, Wednesday Ward.
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Kevin Reeves
Federation Road
Ius
Pirie Hospital
Pure Hospital
A.C. Reeves
Mrc
G. Jacobs
Walidoarah
Pirie Hospit
de G. Murray
Adelaide
Borman
Pie Hopital
Explosion at Sydney service station kills man and injures five
A service station blast in Darlinghurst Sydney killed 82 year old William McGovern, a foreman at McMahon’s Polat, and left five other workers injured. The explosion occurred near the working area as men stood about, with debris and a weights machine found nearby, and a crater reported in the concrete.
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Sydney
Darlinghurst
Willam McGovern
McMahon
Mettel
Next Loan Promises Australia War Drive Opened October Fifth
A large government loan for World War efforts, set at £125,000,000, will be opened on October 5 in Perth. The Imperial Government appeals to citizens to subscribe, stating the loan supports the war and will close on November Y. Prime Minister Curean urges broad public response and emphasizes national duty.
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Perth
Thursdas
Australis
Wederat
Sal Med. Curean
Tani
Lamachesd
Liberty
Scholars Reach Vacation at Pirie Schools
Pirie schools reopened after a ten day vacation due to illness. A female teacher and several pupils contracted scarlet fever, prompting quarantine measures for 17 staff and students across three schools while others remained absent.
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