New South Wales Coal Ships Tied Up In Seamen Strike
Midnight deadline looms as seamen join steelworkers in a crippling NSW coal ship tie up. Prime Minister Chifley delays peace conference while miners ponder a general strike. Government leaders warn of mass unemployment and leadership clashes within Labor and Communist factions amid mounting industrial unrest. In Nuremberg the war crimes tribunal finds Hermann Goering’s former aide mentally fit to stand trial.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Suilay
Commonwealth
Chifley
American arms for China extended to 1946
Gen Weidemeyer, commander of American forces in China, disclosed that American arms and munitions will be supplied to China under lend-lease extension until March 1946. The statement underscores ongoing U S support amid the wartime alliance with China.
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Shanghai
Weidemeyer
China
Tend-Lea
Six Grandsons Carry On Family Pallbearers in Pirie
Mrs. Panny Lois Arbon of Solomontown died aged 96 after a long illness. Her funeral featured six grandsons as pallbearers. She and husband Ibert Arbon lived in Mundoora before moving to Pirie. Survived by 47 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren, with many listed as residents around Solomontown Cheltenham Forte West Alberton Seacliff and other towns. Interment followed at Pine Cemetery with A T Arban and R Williams noted.
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Arbot
Pirie Church
Christ
AC Arbon
Solomontown
C. Arbon
Cheltenham
Mesdames C. Ford
F. Funeri
E. Stuckey
W. Wilanes Tall
J. Alseth
Forte West
FJ Brooks
Alberton
J. Lemon
Seacliff
O L
Drastic Cuts Threaten South Australia Economy
Report warns of major reductions in essential services and industrial output across South Australia. Officials anticipate a sharp 30 percent cut in State production, with potential emergency measures if coal, transport, and utilities cannot be stabilized. Shipping schedules note the Kyklades, under repair in Adelaide, will limit vital cargoes to 5,000 tons, easing only partially through a redistribution plan by the Howl Committee.
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Adelalde Sunda
Soush
Australia
iMeetner
Grimelpal Cusa
Mtr
Mayford Wall
Ial Vanter
Mc Prewner
Ganpany Suemer
Howl Committee
Staff-Sergeant Roy Job Presumed Dead
The report states Staff-Sergeant Roy Job is presumed dead following injury at a factory site near Barrier Hotel. He had prior wartime service and was involved in local business before the conflict. Neighbours recall him as well liked and active in amateur theatricals and the community.
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Pere Adelaide
Victoria
Melehomme
Rabaul
Helias
Partridge Street
Vsseration
Japanese Battery Shells Indonesians at Bandoeng
A British press statement says a Japanese battery under British command using Krupp guns is shelling Indonesians at Bandoeng. Japanese tanks aid Gurkhas in defending Dutch and Eurasian refugees amid the fighting.
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Hntan Ensla
Bandoeng
Ghurkas
Tidal Wave Disaster Follows Quake Near Karachi
A massive tidal wave triggered by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean between Karachi and Boyibay caused heavy casualties. Rescue teams recovered forty five bodies at Khasni, with officials calling it the heaviest disaster in 36 years.
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Quetta
Alquilieial Sport
Tediai
Karachi
Boyibay
I le
Kpasni
Personal update from Pirie Hospital admissions
Visitor from Adelaide A J Wicfons was admitted to Pirie Hospital on Saturday after an attack of aula Poe. Mi HL Nott of Square Street Solo iuarttown and Pte A Baldock of Pine Estate were also admitted to Pirie Hospital. Mayo and Furie lesan trotting emus attended a meeting in Adelaide.
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A. J Wicfons
Adelaide
Mi HL. Nott
Square Street
Soloiuarttown
Pirie Hospital
A. Baldock
Pine Estate
Medr
Mayo
Furie Lesan
Food Parcels For Britain Aid Rises In Piti District
Residents of Piti and surrounding areas donate food and cash to the Food for Britain drive. Local efforts target raising funds beyond £2500 with a goal to reach £10,000 to support fuel, supplies, and relief for children and families in need.
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Piti
Britain
Gosul
Riese Anandee Funk
Dsbrijailon
SiNnils Bk
Paveligans
Food for Britain Appeal
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Heaney Wins Close 12 Round Sydney Bout
In Sydney at Sydney Stadium a crowded crowd watched Leo Heaney win on points after 12 rounds against Les Fuller. Heaney now aims to challenge Vic Patrick for the Australian light heavyweight title. Luke Brown injured early. main event featured strong attendance of about 19,430.
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Sydney
Sydney Stadium
Uris
Leo Heaney
Anal Les Fuller
Heaney
Vic Patrick
McCarthy Outboxes Alexander in Melbourne Bout
Alby McCarthy aged 82 defeated Billy Alexander 9.1 in a main boxing bout at Melbourne Stadium last night. McCarthy won by a wide points tally in a brisk contest.
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Melbourne
Alby McCarthy
Billy Alexander
McCarthy
Low Scoring In Bombay Match
Bombay match ends with a low score as Australia bowled tightly. Te lnchuse top scores with 158 in the first innings while Australia were all out for 124 in their reply.
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Bombay
Austalians
Te Lnchuse
Australia
Jost Sax
Williamson Wins Main Event At Pirie Motor Cycle Meet
A Williamson rode a Velocette born from scratch to win the two mile handicap at Pirie Motor Cycle Club. He also claimed wins in several other events including acceleration tests and slow race, with rivals such as Adams Daws and Townson on various makes.
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Pirie Motor Cycle Club
Telowle Beach
A. Williamson
Bending Rice
F. C Adans
R. Daws
A Williamson
Johanwn
Royal Enfield
Oc Adams
J Agnew
A. Wil- Townson
Ho Webster
BSA
Ro Daws
W. Duinniny
Cma
Coventry Eagle
Dave Lee
FC Adams
Geyer Dominates Heinrich in Welterweight Showing
Geyer outpointed Vern Meinrich at Grenfell Street Stadium to retain the state welterweight title. He boxed brilliantly, using sharp footwork and hard punches from both hands, while Meinrich battled to survive the 12 rounds.
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Lance Geyer
Pie
Vern Meinrich
Grenfell Street Stadium
Geyer
Heinich
Johnny
Felici
Rocky
Theodoras
Whso
Felic
Theo Goras
Ray
Killee
Dunn
Death of Mrs. I. M. Leverington Piriean Four Years
Mrs Isabella Matilda Leverington of Cockburn Pirie West died in Pirie Hospital after a nearly forty year residence. She celebrated her 84th birthday on November Bors jt Ashbourne now Strathalleys. She lived in Mow Barker after marriage and moved to Pirie with her three sons. She was a retired, devout Methodist and did not seek public roles. She leaves three sons Lloyd Ray and George Leverington all of Pirie, 12 great grandchildren and two grandsons in the ALF and one in the RAAF. Funeral obsequies were held at Pirie Cemetery conducted by Rev D W Annear. Pallbearers were her grandsons Jock and Lloyd Leverington A Gowans and J Thoman.
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Cockburn
Pirie West
Pirie
Leverington
Methodist Church
Messrs
Lloyd
Ray
George Leverington
ALF
RAAF
Pirie Cemetery
D. W Annear
Jock and
Lloyd Leverington
A. Gowans
J Thoman
Moonta Arrival At Federal Dock Draws Large Passenger List
Ashore at Federal Dock this afternoon the Moonta passenger vessel from the Gulf trip brought 118 travelers. Among the listed passengers are Jaina Spencer Chile, J Hargis, Hothay Pe Relsey, Ro Marsal, Rob Wilton, HB Fiver P Mobre aiawa children, and many others including S Julian, A Butterworth, Summers, J Wayson, Tyrrell, and Lawrence E. Hause. The crowd also features numerous locals such as W Wal Mo Hewsebke, F Buldes, Major, and V Watson, with assorted names across professions and families noted in the muster. The event marks a busy port day with a long line of passengers disembarking and awaiting onward connections.
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J Hargis
Hothay Pe
Relsey
Ro Marsal
Rob Wilton
Aiawa
Moore
Ee Swift
Lo Major
Harry Whitington
Hewsebke
Buldes
C Tox
Pwining
Lockyer Ho Stenger
CrLoughlin
Brown
Godfrey
Two Sins
Mo Laxwin
Lo White
Mr McDonahl
Bennington
Matiner
DE Menal
B Hastings
McNelson
Warvis
Lo Pliny W' Carey
Saito Rose
DH Hill
D ‘Vully
Meschke Wins Again in Rifle Shoot Meet
Meschke led the field at a village rifle competition held Saturday, topping scores with precision. Nearest rivals Brayford and others trailed as weather and yard conditions shaped the event and results.
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Meschke
Pirie Racing and Trotting Clubs Unite For City’s Future
Pirie Racing Club and Pirie and District Trotting Club voted to amalgamate to modernise and extend both sports. The proposal to use unused South Parklands as a central hub drew strong support, with committees to govern a new merged body and pursue a joint constitution. Local officials and club members debated land, funding, and development while aiming to attract broader town participation and future events.
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Pirie
Pirie Racing Club
Pirie and District Trotting Club
Weather forecast and temperatures across Australian cities
Daily forecast notes a warm to hot outlook with northerly winds and a cooling southerly change in the Far West later extending eastward. Temperatures from Adelaide to Brisbane are listed, with highs near mid to upper 80s and lows around 70.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Pirie
Hope Pirie to Visit Port as Naval Visits Continue
Local officials and residents await HMAS Pirie in Whyalla built corvette ships named after South Australian Gulf towns. Mayor W H Threadgold has not received official word. Earlier visits by HMAS Glenelg and other submarines have occurred as war needs shift.
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Whyalla
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Pigeon Fanciers Hold Annual Social Following Racing Season
The Firye Homing Society hosts a gathering at St Burevabas Hall with seven visiting clubs from Adelaide suburbs Whyalla and Pirie West. President Harry Munn notes the death of Mrs J M Leverington, a moment of silence observed, and speeches toast the railway officers donors and the fighting forces. Ample refreshments, presentations of trophy winners, and community singing conclude the event with thanks to Mrs Trestrail and Mrs Transden for table work.
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J. M. Leveringtom
Lloyd
Everington
Lara
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Peter Brown
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