Resistance Ends in Paris as 10000 Troops Are Prisoners
Allied forces reached the Upper Seine and Paris resistance ceased with sniping continuing. About 10 000 German troops were captured in the capital as American and Canadian troops joint near Elbeuf sealed the Seine exit. General Eisenhower said the Sixth Army’s elimination seals the battle of France. Allied forces liberate Southern France and near the Italian border with Toulon occupation and Marseilles pockets liquidated. partisans reportedly freed Vichy.
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Supreme Headquarters
Paris
Elbeuf Hag
Seine
France
Hisenhower
Mediterranean
Toulon
Marseilles
Red Army Sweeps Danube Estuary Amid Romania War Move
London reports Soviet troops push through the Danube Estuary taking 500 places including Ismail near Galatz, gateway to Ploesti oilfields. Berlin says Russian forces mount a general offensive east of Warsaw with 12 to 14 divisions while Tartu falls on the Riga Tallinn line. A ring encloses large German units near Kishinev as Red artillery pummels them.
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London
Balkans
Romania
Danube
Ismail
Galatz
Ploesti
Warsaw
Baltic
Tartu
Riga-Tallinn
Kishinev
Rumania
Japanese Evacuating Manila, Tokio Reports
The German news agency in Tokio reports that Japanese forces are evacuating Manila the capital of the Philippines. This movement signals a shift in the balance of control in the region as Allied advances press.
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London
Tokio
Manila
Philippines
Air Attack on Sumatra Coast Targets Padang and Maomahaven
Air barrage on Padang and Maomahaven on Sumatra's west coast damaged wharves, warehouses, jetty and railway yards. A 3500 ton merchant ship and a 2600 ton vessel were hit, both set alight. One RAF plane was shot down. surprise remained, no Japanese surface attack found post operation.
Bulgaria Seeks Terms and Withdrawal Under Court Rules
A fragmented update shows Bulgaria seeking terms in a dispute related to withdrawal from a pact. The report notes court guidance from New York and mentions parties and conditions under which withdrawal may occur. The wording is unclear but indicates a legal negotiation proceeding in a transnational context.
German Field Marshal von Kluge Killed in Action
London reports, citing Dagen Nyhetes: Field Marshal von Kluge, chief of German forces in France, killed in action. Details remain unconfirmed as propaganda from Germany is quoted. The claim highlights heightened wartime uncertainty and shifting leadership claims.
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London
Stockhulm
Dagen Nyhetes
Germany
Ve Kluge
France
No Trains Today After Statewide Rail Strike
A breakdown in negotiations triggers a 5000 railway workers stoppage across South Australia with a hold Friday looming. The Australian Railway Union says plans for action are complete though a conciliation hearing is set for Wednesday. Trains including the Perth express are canceled or delayed as services in the State are disrupted.
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Truss
Australia
Australian Railway Union
E. H. Rowlands
Wsealth
A A Dronmond
Adelaide
Boot Through Glass Door At Royal Exchange Hotel
Frederick Medway a shipwright's yeoman appeared in Pure Police Court after a scuffle at the Royal Exchange Hotel in which a boot shattered a glass panel valued at £110. Medway denied indecent language and wilful damage but was fined £1 with costs and seven days’ imprisonment in default. Noting his claim of police mistreatment, witnesses described the struggle to remove him and his intoxication.
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Frederick Graham Medway
Royal Exchange Hotel
J. Slinger
Bs E. Wehr
Saunday Medway
Det
Slinger
Nan
England
Aie Kney Mlane
Robert Mackin
Belul
Mada
Lefault
Sven
Duchess of Gloucester Delivers Son in England Nursing Home
The Duchess of Gloucester has safely delivered a son in a northern England nursing home today. The infant is reported healthy and the Duke plans to travel to Australia early next year to take up the post of Governor-General.
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London
Duchess of Gloucester
North of England
Australis
Pirie Family Farewells at St Peters and Congregation
Risdon Park bids farewell to the Pirie family amid a church service at St Peters. Waving Ty and Nie Family are named with Ms Gedd expressing regret as wills are mentioned and moving goodbyes given. The gathering thanks befits Godspeed and support for those leaving, with Mrs Welle noted.
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Ajur
Risdon Park
Pesterday
Farewelses
Ink
Pandy
BMS
St Peter's
Gedd
Deep Drainage Plan for Pirie Considered by Public Works
Lacey a member in the House of Assembly visited Pirie and said the Pirie deep drainage plan would likely be referred to the Public Works Standing Committee. He warned the review would be delayed if referred, delaying the investigation of the scheme.
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Ka, We Lacey
Wire
House of Assembly
Pirie
Public Works Standing Committee
Lacey
Settlement Plans Undecided After Premiers Conference
Canberra reports unsettled settlement plans after a Premiers Conference meeting adjourned with no decision. States and the Commonweath discussed centrality services and future cooperation, with plans to reconvene in September to gauge attitudes and refine ideas.
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Canberra
Stanlay
Hye
From Day To Day Tides And Temperatures Report
Weather and tide notes show Wick Water at 126 pam and 1133 pa with low water at 51 am and 616 pam. Evening lighting up at 62 percent. Sunrise 6.40 and sunset 5.5. Local temps record yesterday with a high of 64 and a low of 49.
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Maximun
Munimiin
Solway
Minn
Maximunt
Red Cross Rally in Adelaide Highlights Recognition Week
Hundreds of Red Cross workers from all parts of the state will gather in Adelaide on Sunday for the weekly Red Cross Recognition Week rally. A featured guest will attend with Miss Red Cross guiding a program including art division and division chairpersons.
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Adelaide
Suunday
Red Cross
Misty Lee Wins Pirie Coursing Stake
Misty Lee captured the Pirie coursing stake at Wandearah on Saturday in windy dry conditions. The event saw Misty Lee defeat Misty’s Lee and other nominees for the trophy donated by local supporters. Luncheon was served by Wandearah Red Cross Circle.
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Misty Lee
Pirie Coursing
von Ana Vaden Cluj
Wandeataly
Tugress
We 450
Vance Croweh
Col. Arbon
Broughton Vapor
Mos. Verme
Ava Tucker
A. O'Shaughnessy
Sandeas
Aves Stipper
Ro Bertie Judge
Livtis
Myo
Gray
Moos Bernie
de Anhon
Ladies of Wandearah Red Cross Circle
Personal notes from Pirie and Pine Hospital ward guests
Mr A Spartulis remains in a medical ward at Pirie Hospital. Mr WS McPherson is sidelined with pneumonia and admitted last week to Pine Hospital. Leading Aucraffman A Nutlag is a patient in Pirie Hospital. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J B Ulseth returned to duty. Mup visited the football final, and Mr HD Russell left Pirie Friday for Canberra.
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A. Spartulis
Pirie Hospital
WS. McPherson
Pine Hospital
Aucraffman A. Nutlag
Gora. Te Hare
J. A. Ulseth
J. B. Ulseth
Harmony by GWA Choir Inspires Central Mission Audience
The Manvhery of Pirie beach of Commits Women's Association Choir excelled at the tui hall on Friday with a lively piano program and choral numbers. Members included Mesdames Pulltconducturt H Heawood Pilgrim La Baverstock Young Mollan Hocking Cooke Mi Bickers Wilkinson Penny Clesnett Hender Y Euston Armour t pianist Henwood Eastuy and others. The second half featured a stage presentation of Here Joseph with Rev Dr Annear in the title role supported by Cottell Gilgers Symonds Melnerney Brenda Richards. The audience, many of whom attend Central Mission regularly, praised the talent and requested a repeat performance.
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Manvhery
Pirie Beach
Associatin
Tui Hall
Mercury
Malxtist Mission
Thusvalienice Swim
Tukime Fiir
Mesdames
P. Pulltconducturt
L Heawood
G. Pilgrim
la Baverstock
HW Young
J. Mo
Chanved
Armour
Hender
Joseph
Annear
Messrs. C. Cottell
Jin Gilgers
Symonds
Alvis Melnerney
Snd
Brenda Richards
Jeor Shioners
Central Mission
Pirie's Pin-Up Girl Still Heads Services Vote
A wartime services vote in Australia shows Miss Kath Harris of Pirie leading, with Miss Barbas Hewett of Blackwood in second and Miss Alue Chingwin Whiss British Tube Mills hired. The mass of gates remains outstanding and changes in preference order are expected before final results.
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Vards Srane
Australa
Greater
Uunbiye
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Kath Harris
Pirie
Barbas Hewett
Blackwood
Alue Chingwin
British Tube Mills
Homers Race From Tintinara in West Pirie Society Meet
The Tintinara to Tintinara homing event featured Piant Pirie West Society with 32 members racing for a trophy donated by William Adams & Co. Ltd. D Perkins posted a rising tally of wins, while Clark and Finn led in bird measurements and 498 finds were recorded. Wind was light westerly with cloudy conditions as scores and distances were logged across multiple households and participants.
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Piant Pirie West
Tintinara
D. Perkins
Pirie
Clark
Pirie West
Piri Society
William Adams & Co., Ltd
Bec
Y. L. Bain & King's Pc
Wo Mann
R. Burt
W. Malliday
W. Hutchinson & Sone
F. Penny and Son
W. Blight
A. Dawson
W. Richards
Pirie Society
Wiras
Tropay
Hayes
H. Clark
Hagens Ibs
A. Pearson
H. Petagna
Honniball & Milbank
F Manfeld
Gebert S& Dowling
C. Jottiedwe
Drive For Red Cross Members Drive Under Way
Local advisory committee members undertake a 40 week effort ahead of the August campaign. A year subscription to the society is offered for a modest fee, with proceeds supporting wounded and sick servicemen. Australia-wide drive targets South Australia at 10,000 members to gain Commonwealth honors.
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Ai Antisiv
Bers Dorited Cross Society
Tocal Advisory Com
Ypaulens Saat
South Australia
No Vegetables and Fruit Today and Tomorrow Strike
Adelaide style protest spreads to Pirie with a two day boycott of vegetables and fruit excluding potatoes and onions. Retailers, wholesale merchants, and market gardeners join the action to pressure Prof Copland over price schedules. Local mayor and trade leaders discuss a path to sustain supplies while avoiding wastage and losses.
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Adelaide
Pirie
Prof
Copland
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
Count Nears Finish in Referendum Vote Totals
Melbourne reports show counting nearing completion with a total vote of 448,004 and just over four million formal and informal ballots. Across states the No lead holds in Victoria and other regions show mixed results while Yes reaches about 1,802,319 with a substantial No majority overall. Mr C Veal returned home to Torrensville after a four month Pirie Hospital stay.
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Melbourne
All States Services
C. Veal
Adelaide
Torrensville
Pirie Hospital
Service teams in sports contests headline
Army and Port Wakefield squads clash in football at Memorial Oval tomorrow with a 2 pm kickoff as rain threatens mid day. Port Wakefield and Wakeheld field captains lead their teams in a tense intercity clash. A basketball match follows featuring Was an Waa, Jeane, Hocking and Ransom among others.
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MW Vemorial Oval
Fermen
Tn Army
Hort Wakeheld
Pine
Areige
Port
Uletock
Neummnai Port Wakefield
E. Share
al Thompson
Me Huey
Petes Sinclair
B. Garmini
Casson
Tings
Franklyn J Gibbons
J. Monahan
Harley
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Seine Valley
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Kandy
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Padang
Maomahaven
Wesr
Bulgaria
Wisdon
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Shy Cay
New York
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Wandearah
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Winders
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Bent
Krougnan Paper
Flinders Wass
Broughton
D. Kefalin
Danater
Kouliata
Queeny
Shiela
Hiyuginan Paper de Bey
Lawes
HD. Russell
Ieft
Briday
GWA
Drive For Red Cross
Saturdiy Will
Wych Theendwald
Hurle
Bryson
Malbo
Hanil
Pirke Petshors
Pitlovs
Hoboken
Advbalide
Sie Dryson
Pieter Lalbas
AT Richards
Pirle Feiailor
Adelaidy
Ulus Toe
Vitaa Manday
He Chatwin
Venus
Aardenet
Varius Capital
Elles
Walt
Wyjone
Wverw
Shi Huddle
Gottlng
Stewart
Falllus
Sathya
Gopland
Thread
Waltan
Wits
Hiesell
Bcumbent
Werte
Jaine
Hele
Sparks
Luiunever
Mp. Spoitline
South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
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