Chetniks Strike Across Serbia and Hit Kohsonik Arsenal
Jugoslav regular troops and Chetniks press the Axis in Serbia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina with heavy losses to Italian German Bulgarian and Hungarian garrisons. In a 15 day clash they killed 600 Croats and captured 300, and blew up the Kohsonik Arsenal in an Istanbul report.
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London
Jugoslav
Serbia
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Istanbul
Chetniks
Ibia
Kohsonik
Tank Battle in Tunisia Continues in Terburbo Area
First Army engines clash with German forces in the Terburbo sector as Algiers Radio reports ongoing fighting. An uptick in Messerschmitt 210s is noted as battles persist across Tunisia.
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First Army
Terburbo
Algiers
230 Dead in Torpedoing of UN Merchantman
The United States Navy reports at least 230 dead from the torpedoing and sinking of a medium sized United Nations merchantman carrying survivors from six vessels. The sinking occurred early in November.
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Washington
German Soldiers In Prison Camps Increase in Northern Front
New York reports a rapid rise in concentration camps for German soldiers in Northern Norway and Finland or those refusing eastern fronts. Stockholm sources state over 2,600 German soldiers are already held in these camps.
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New York
Norway
Finland
Stockhol
American Losses In War WASHINGTON Report
American casualties during the first year of war totalled 8307, including dead, wounded, missing, prisoners of war, and persons interned in neutral countries.
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Washington, Tuestay
Cars Meet on Corner Collision Trial Proceedings
A traffic collision on November 7 at the intersection of Rodda and May streets in West involved Chile Bothe Court, Gillenne, Royston Roberts, and Evelyn Alice Humphties. Court heard witnesses describe braking before impact, scraped paint, and damage to May street’s rough surface as they neared a curve. verdict of dismissal followed.
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Chile
Bothe
Pehure
C. Gillenne
Royston Marckl Roberts
Mate Aviver
Rodda and
May Streets
Wally
Wits
Atl
Efenslaat
Ehime Whines
Eren
Evelyn Alice Humphties
Roda Street
May Street
Keith James Susith
Amd
Regi
Sant Chat
Haiti
Perth
Rolere
Fudwin Oliver
Robert
Irina
Vetial
Seuaty
Vie Trent
Fires Threaten Lives At Adelaide Servicemen Hostel
Two fires broke out in a Adelaide hostel for servicemen near Cheer-Up Hut. In the first dormitory a bed fire alarmed staff as a charred blanket and a burned match were found. The caretaker Mr Sullivan and an airman extinguished flames and moved bedding to safety. Fires started at both ends of the building, with authorities suspecting a deliberate act by someone with a grudge.
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Sullivan
Parliament in Melbourne Faces Short Session Clash
The upcoming Federal Parliament session in Melbourne is set for two days, with the Opposition determined to press for longer. Senator McLeay opposes limiting the session and argues the issues are crucial, including defence, Wheat and Meat commissions, and pre-sectorial meetings.
Breaches of Motor Vehicles Act Heard in Court
A motor vehicle breach case in the state involved a Victorian contract and fines. The accused truck owner faced adjournment to a later court day to allow defense to present reasons why the fines should not be forfeited for 12 months.
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Ko Ke Hay
Wicourt
Deter Hastatt
Cabinet Denies Move to Extend Militia Service Area
Canberra reports Gen Commer denied Cabinet discussions only, with no vote taken on expanding military service to the South-West region. Sen Cameron added that policy should not be altered by Cabinet or Labor Party provocation until party branches convene a proper conference.
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Canberra
Commer
Wadster
Khe Paige
Mrr
J. Curtin
Aid Sen Camneton
Tual Gaileyy
Wren
Cameria
Leobor
Milk Quality Audit Reveals Substandard Test Results
Residents reported milk samples sampled over a period showed fat and solids below standard. Officials cited inspector findings and defendant counsels arguing minor variances while noting penalties and fees. The case referenced William Henry Sweeney and others with limited payment outcomes.
Prisoner of War Fund ADELAIDE Fire damages shed and plant
A fire destroyed a shed and plant at a property on South Paynehim, owned by John Harold Johnson. Fire brigades from headquarters prevented further spread though some structures burned. A person linked to the plant died in the incident as authorities assessed unusual damage and insurance status.
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Adelaide
South Peycham
John Harold Johnson
Lahen Road
South Paynehim
Norwood Fire Brigade
Miridge
ASS. Shagiett Iron
Corporation
Weria
Union
Man ordered to pay for wood cut on main road
In Pirie Police Court a man caught cutting wood from a tree on the main road near Butler's Bridge was fined a total of £6 4s 6d for a load between 8 cwts and half a ton. He was given 20 days to pay, with a sealers inquiry proposed for compensation to the owner.
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Pirie
Butler's Bridge
New Waly
Mute
WINN
Cope Tel
C.K Hannan
Tn Wb Galles Fae SM
Fo Welk
Yorke gMen
Watts
Yoolien
Alleseen
Truck Struck by Train Near Norman Intersection
A road incident report describes a truck struck by a train along Ellen Street near the Norman steel intersection. The driver faced a minor injury claim, the vehicle was damaged, and the defendant pleaded not guilty as a court proceeding proceeded with a penalty request considered by the judge. A later note references a Red Cross appeal and local figures connected to the case.
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Brederik John Hein
Ellen Sleeve
Adelaide
Sierigang
Norman Steel
Finesom
Unit de Fondant
Wats
West
Pirie Loan Drive Reaches 485 Subscribers
The town faces a closing date with £39,780 pledged of a £50,000 target for the Austerity Loan. Subscriptions have grown with 485 subscribers so far, leaving £10,220 to raise. Local theatres and bank staff are promoting and accepting subs, aiming for over-subscription as late applications come in.
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Pirie
Australia
Bank Staf
Tie
Ube
Whyalla Co
Srunstuie
After the War Proposals To Aid Soldiers
In Canberra a relief committee in session plans to rehabilitate fighting forces and aid widows after the war. Proposals include loans to discharged soldiers for homes, vocational training, and extended maintenance allowances for a period of months.
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Canberra
Committee
USA
Personal Notes Reveal Moves and Visits in Moonta
After a few days with Bert Phillips of Wilkins street Solomontown Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson and their three children have stained their home in Moors. After four weeks in Moonta attending the funeral of his mate A Phillips of Bolomemtown Mr Giles is expected to leave Pirie Memorial today after about a week in the municipal ward.
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Bert Phillips
Wilkins Street
Solomontown
Fred Johnson
Moors
Moonta
A. Philips
Bolomemtown
P. Giles
Pirie ‘Monprial
Muraical Ward
Men refuse oath in Defence Act cases
Francis Russell Lege Herbert Richter and Maeaid Johun Glass appeared as defendants facing charges under section 1 of the Defence Act for refusing to take the required oath or affirmation when called by a qualified officer. The court warned of penalties and explained that each had previously sought conscientious objector status but been refused. The magistrate sentenced all three to imprisonment up to six months, deeming them misled but not vicious.
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Francis Russell Lege
Herbert Richter
Maeaid Johun Glass
C. R. Hannan
H. K. Loch
Ares
Lieut. Loch
Luge
Christ
Richter
Hannan
Booleroa
Lugx
Glais
Hind
Flert
Pirie
Mr. Gillespie
Lient
Loch
Lane
Eich
Victoria Special Trains Extended to Victoria and Canberra
Minister of Transport Mr Laman announced additional trainee run in Vien rin during the baiSing period. The plan aims to provide extra rail facilities to Victorians amid Pall economies. Special train travel would monitor costs, with only about 1 per cent of the speed noted.
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Canberra
Tuma
Vien Rin
Laman
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