End of Macarthur Road Famous Victor Lands in Japan
Allied occupation of Japan begins as Gen. MacArthur lands at Yokohama with Lieut. Gen. Eichelberger and Sutherland. He notes the journey from Melbourne to Tokyo and reports orderly progress with no bloodshed. Yokohama is largely a shanty town with scrap housing while some intact buildings are being cleaned for Americans.
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Japan
Yokohama
MacArthur
Gen. MacArthur
Melbourne
Tokio
Thanks Australia Allied forces commander recalls Buna victory
Manila Thursday Guy Eichelberger, who will command Allied ground forces in the Tokyo area, praises the Australians who fought with U S forces from Buna to the liberation of the Philippines. He recalls memories of shared hardship and victory and thanks them and all services.
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Manila
Guy, Eichelberger
Mi the
Tokiares
Tokio
Minh
Swenuys
Buna
Aloi
New Guinea
Philisppines
On Errand of Mercy GUAM Prisoner Welfare Mission
A Guam based relief effort reports sending 1.072000 pounds of supplies to ten prisoners of war in Tokyo Sendai Osaki Hisashi Hukudate Poros Kores and Mukien areas as part of ongoing mercy missions.
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Guam
Tokio
Sendai
Osaki
Hisashi
Hukudate
Poros
Kores
Mukien
Australian POWs Reach Rangoon After Bangkok Arrival
A special Australian Associated Press report says the first group of Australian prisoners of war, about 89 officers, arrived in Rangoon from Bangkok this afternoon. They helped build the Mountaine-Bangkok railway and were taken by air to reception camps at Rangoon after landing. The prisoners claim they were fed well by Japanese guards in the days before their release.
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Trangoon
Sige
Rangoon
Bangkok
Australian Associated Press
Mounuein-Bangkok
Ratgoon
Pope's Message To Victors Amid Diplomatic Battles
London dispatch reports the Pope addressing the American congregation, urging diplomacy over sine battles. He emphasizes unity among brotherhood, distrust of worldly utopian models, and the defense of constitutional rights, warned against materialistic mentality excluding God.
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London
Walt
Ita
Prison Conditions in Malaya Investigated by Allied Bomber
London reports via Thitowing New Delhi Radio quoting three Singapore messages that an Allied bomber carrying four officers headed to investigate the phase of the war in Malaya for those who lived in Singapore.
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London
Thitowing
New Delhi
Singapore
Mslayin
Sirgapore
Admit Colored Races In The City Courts
A fragmented ole read mentions admissions of colored races in local civic events and a contentious meeting in the city. It references racial policy arguments and a plan for mixed attendance at a public assembly with debates about inclusion and fairness.
Beach Committee Reorganizes and Reports 1945 Balance
Solomontown Beach Committee reconvenes after a wartime recess and presents a balance sheet for 1994 to 195. The secretary Mr Forgan notes wartime collections were supportive and the ladies committee raised funds exceeding 500 pounds. Donations from Brookes Hill Smelters and South Australian Harbors Board boosted income. The report praises volunteers and the Smelter management for support, with revised lease details for the Mask property set for renewal in August 1946.
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Solomontown Beach
Ma W. HH
Threadgeld
Hiv
RL. Forgan
Tie Laiiies
Porgstt
Balimce Sheet
J Sluden
Govan
Icuker
Amibassidors
Brokest Hill Associated
Joans
Oods
South Australian Harbors Board
ANI
E. H
Russell Local Government
Threadgold
Messrs. R. Hayball
G. £. Hall
C. Franke
G. Dey
G. Koch
J. G Bartsch
P.M. McBride
8. Miller
H. Picken
Dey
Miz. Threadgold
Dr. Dey
Warture of tyres for civilian needs
Canberra reports a switch from military to civilian tyre production after directives from the Minister of Supply. Since the change heavy cancellations have affected services, with details disclosed by Mr J Bessley in a parliamentary briefing.
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Canberra
Truman Urges Write-Off of Lend-Lease Debt
Washington Thursday President Truman urged that over £2.0 million in lend-lease debt be written off. He argued the U S had gained victory over Germany and Japan, far more than the dollar settlement, plus continued reverse lend-lease totaling over 3.6 billion dollars to last March, and a postwar commitment to free nations.
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Washington
Trurman
United States
Germany
Japan
Nighttime Almanac Fragments and Odd Dates
Fragmented almanac style listing includes moon phases from September to October, dates for equinoxes and full moons, plus scattered coupons, temperatures, meat sale notices, and children’s books. Odd mix of temperatures, harvest notes, and promotional items appears with unclear source context.
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Wutper
Red Cross at Butler's Bridge Fund Raising Report
A wartime Red Cross appeal details totals raised at Butler's Bridge including lunch sales and donations. The Prisoner of War Fund shows £455 4s 1d in receipts with £289 13s 8d available. Members, led by Mrs G Pearce and Miss M Milnes, report continued efforts despite difficulties from shortages and the year’s end.
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Hedross
Wurhber
Ciel
Death of Mr Noal Shocks Pirie Community
The late Mr Noal, a well known Pirie resident, died suddenly yesterday after becoming ill in the afternoon. He leaves three sons and two daughters. the eldest, Billy Neal, is secretary at Sturr Football Club and his wife is captain of St Mark's tour. The funeral will be held at Vasmtin Cemetery this afternoon.
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Iitantisey
Crick
Billy" Neal
Sturr
St. Mark's
Pirte
Vasmtin
Racing Selections For Tomorrow From Various Tracks
Selection list for tomorrow's racing across Morphettville and AUlfield features a mix of hurdles sprints and miles. Notable entries include Sole Control Livingstone Theorem Kergate Outward Bound Charvai Welter Maahsin Bonny Silver Fairway Freddie Blue Ex ben Persian Chief Charspa Qunet Prince Chatham Cocheil Hartnell Ava Royal Gem St Fairy Duntrour Meinsie Lawrence Counsel Attley Drama Solvay Old England Dame Dorrie Bon Bibi.
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Morphettville
Livingstone
Kergate
Charvai Welter
Maahsin
Bonny Silver
Freddie
Charspa Qunet
Prince Chatham
Aulfield
Cocheil
Hartnell
Ava
Royal Gem
St. Fairy
Duntrour Meinsie
Lawrence
Counsel
Attley
Drama
Solvay
Old England
Glen Eira
Dame Dorrie
Bon Bibi
Indecent assault charge dismissed in Pirie court
Mr W A Bollmeyer dismissed the indecent assault charge against Robert John Madden in Pirie Police Court yesterday. The court noted the offence reportedly occurred in a playground near Florence and Norman streets after Madden allegedly accompanied the girl home from an errand. The prosecutor, Lut W Virgo, argued the evidence relied on the child’s uncorroborated account, while Madden denied the accusation and claimed a Blackout after Peace Day celebrations. The judge found there was no case to answer without corroboration and discharged Madden.
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W. A. Bollmeyer
Pirie Polie
Robert John Madden
Madden
Florence and
Norman Streets
Det
J. Slinger
J. Warrentfor Madden
Dunstan Government Saved in Long Assembly Vote
The no confidence motion in the Country Party Liberal government failed 33 to 29 in the Legislative Assembly after a 164 hour debate. Opposition leader Mr Cain and Labor members supported the motion while Dunstan and key ministers defended the government. The session marked a record length in the assembly.
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Melbourne
Country Party
Timber Felling Accident at Baltic Wharf Injures Waters
Waters, of Agnes street Ellendale, was injured around 7 30 pm Wednesday at Baltic Wharf when a timber from a sling fell and struck him on the head. He was taken to Pine Hospital with a long scalp wound, multiple teeth missing, and muscle pains in the neck.
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Barossa
Baltic Wharf
Fiviv Hospital
AL d Waters
Agnes Street
Ellendale
Pine Hostal
Mr. Waters
Bruce Praised In Editorial On His London Service
The Times editorial lauds Mr. Stanley Melbourne Bruce High Commissioner for Australia, noting his 12 years in London and his role in strengthening Australia Britain ties. It credits him with bold influence since joining the War Cabinet in 1942 and preserving friendship between the two nations.
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London
Stanley Melbourne Bruce
Australia
Timnes
Dominions
MB Bruce
England
Austra- Ba
Brst
Austra- Mir
Bruce Lian
Bruce
Weather Snapshot Across Regions With Cooler Winds Ahead
The report notes unsettled conditions with interior highs and scattered showers across most areas. South-eastern regions will see decreasing temperatures as a cold front shifts in from the southwest, with south to south-east winds. Forecasts list temperatures in the mid to low sixties in major cities and a cooler pattern in southern ports.
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Interior
Wottenlay
Britehaw
Perth
Melbourne
Isijnvy
Adelaide
Hobart
Final Figures In Fremantle Election
Final figures for Fremantle election released showing vote totals for candidates from Government and opposition parties. The report lists individual candidate tallies and overall totals, with notes on party names and the distribution of votes across the electorate.
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Fremantle
Ministers to visit and meet local members
Me. A. Blackburn and Mr. A. Kerstey will visit Pinte at the week end. They will address a local meeting at WiW.F. Hall on Sunday afternoon before proceeding to Whyalla. Claire Miller was admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward with a injured left arm after a cart wheel incident at For 's foundry yard.
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Me. A. Blackburn
Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen’ Association
Melbourne
A. Kerstey
Broken Hill
Pinte
Wiw
Claire Miller
Pirie Hospital
J. Hackett
Seventh Street
Pirie West
Cycling Handicaps at Meuerial Hal Tumertow
List of riders and handicaps in a local cycling event shows Bairstow and McVieur as top entrants with times and positions. Other competitors include Whitehead Metaughilin Holehelt Wattstow Relohelt Johnson Dormer Shepherd Nestor Johns Dietman Gullifard Nestor Meynolds Hichands with various mile markers and finishing times.
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Meuerial Hal Tumertow
B. Bairstow
D. McVieur
Whitehead
J. Metaughilin
Holehelt
Wattstow
Relohelt
F. Johnson
Dormer
Shepherd
J. Nestor
Sin
Welcome Home for Discharged Service Personnel in Pirie
Pirie Citizens' Soldiers Reception Committee plans a town wide welcome for returning service members. They appeal for names and arrival dates, with 50 canvas banners and 2,500 flags ordered for display at gates and doors. Community groups and local businesses offer support for welcome socials and transportation, while funds are sought to sustain future events.
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Pirie
W. Gee
Gee
A.J. Howard
Pir
Taxi Ser Sieg
Messrs. C. L. Davis
Waterside Workers’ Hall
F.C. McLean
Bank of Adelaide
Austral Theatre
Town Hall
Asace
Pirie Sub-Branth
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C. Cunningham
Manay
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Pine Hospital
J. C. Scotcher
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Scotcher
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A. Grenfell
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Prince Street
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