08 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1943
Page
1
In Switzerland a group of deposed German Army generals and leading industrialists pressed diplomats in Berne for armistice terms. Their unofficial appeal gained no official standing and was not acted upon.
Reporter dispatches from London describe ongoing British and Fifth Army operations with reference to fighting lines near the valley and surrounding areas. The text mentions exchanges between field units and a correspondent noting persistent resistance as Allied forces push forward.
The report notes intense fighting around Smamendus railway junction with Russian tanks and infantry pressing toward the line near Vykolgyey and Keriyut Bog. In Russia, Red Army pressure grows between the Pripet and Berd River basins while Tobin fort is under violent attack. Western fronts report German efforts to push Wolwa forces back as large battles unfold near Kiev and Kremenchug. Paris Radio cites Russian gains south of Kremenchug amid heavy combat as the line holds.
Melbourne report details four United States service members disciplined by court martial for offenses against civilians in the state. All received dishonorable discharges. One soldier got 15 years for armed robbery of a railway porter. Five soldiers drew one year for armed robbery involving taxi drivers and three received five years for assault with intent to rob taxi drivers.
Australian Associated Press reports from Buckingham Palace that His Majesty the King is ill with influenza and confined to his room for several days. The illness is described as not serious.
A notice states that release of men from the army would cover a period of Wo months ending December 31, with related arrangements to be made by applicable authorities.
Leigh Creek coal underwent a eight hour test at Bro Ken Mill Proprietary Company works in Whyalla. Officials reported better results than a prior trial with drier coal and stable furnace performance. Russell and engineers planned full field development and a Canberra report to aid employment and new industry in the state.
The oral cabinet today decided to restore the previous weekly pension of 37 shillings, effective from before the recent cost of living adjustment. The move also aims to prevent future cuts to pension payments.
In Canberra on Tuesday the Prices Commissioner announced a 3 percent reduction in retail prices of clothing and certain textiles subject to coupons. The move follows July reductions and gives retailers time to clear stocks bought at the higher sales tax rate.
Fragmented text references a deceased man named Heaslip and a young daughter, with scattered notes about relatives and military service. The passage lacks coherent details, dates, or locations, making precise identification difficult from the readable lines.
The summary lists river tides and weather figures with times and temperatures for today and tomorrow. It records tide levels, lighting times, sunrise, sunset, and high low temperatures for Sunday and Monday.
Ministers at the health conference criticize Commonwealth food control and demand immediate action. They urge controlled distribution of nutritious staples, beef up protective foods, and rapid supplies to meet national nutritional needs amid rising concerns over meat rationing and welfare provisions.
Prosecution led by S J Warren on the Commonwealth Crown Solicitor’s behalf and defence by C R Hurnan in a case at Pit Local Count. Mrs Brusnahan faced charges for supplying clothing coupons to Mary Jasper, William Jasper, Doris Collins, and others between June 5 and July 26. Evidence described coupons removed from sheets and sold to recipients. Jasper and Collins bought pages with intent to aid the Brusnahans’ family. The court adjourned the case to May 19 for further hearing.
Personal adt H J Smith of the Salvation Army Hostel Adelaide attended in connection with Red Shield Appeal. Aircraftman B W Hefriot and KF Tresize show hospital progress at Pirie. L Lago admitted for surgery. Dous Wilston and others admitted for foot abscess. Pirie Hospital updates include several patients. Port Pirie Town Council meeting attended by mayor and aldermen Monday night.
The commission announced control over toy prices amid fluctuating costs. The measure restricts price increases and outlines set margins for manufacturers and retailers.
C Hadley aged 92 from Whyalla fought bravely against W Max Lon 69429 in a tough match. In the fifth round Hadley sustained a severe eye injury that forced him to retire, ending the contest.
Ambulance exam at Mambray Creek yields mixed results. Senior first year students and staff test medical readiness across lanes and credits to Palmer and Tavern.
The old Y M C A building on Gertrude Street is praised for decades of service from wartime eras to postwar community work. A centenary in 1944 is noted with hopes for a modern replacement and continued youth support under the Pirie association.
In York Road court, Horas Kugar Mowe faced charges for using insulting language and a second assault on William Herbert Bohranelin. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the first count and guilty to the provocation issue. The shop incident followed a quarrel over cake and language used, leading to a jaw strike. The defendant was discharged on some counts, with costs awarded and payment deadlines set.
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