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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1943

Page

1

Warning to Balkan Nations After Defeat

Associated Press reports Secretary of State Cordell Hull warned Balkan nations allied with Germany that they will face harsh consequences for turning against the Allies. He said Bulgaria Hungary and Romania, once Hitler’s puppets, helped Germany and will share in punishment after Germany’s defeat.

Asociated Press Washington Balkan Cordell Hull America Bulgaria Hungary Rumania Hitler United States Germany

Advances in Italy Report On Eighth Army Push

London Sunday dispatch says Canadian troops of the Eighth Army advance eight miles in the Adriatic sector near San Leonardo, repelling German counterattacks. The Fifth Army also presses forward, holding strong heights north of the Liri Valley as it aims toward Rome. Prisoners from Hermann Goering and twenty-sixth Panzer divisions indicate German pressure and high casualties in the sector.

London Eighth Army Adriatic Italy Fifth Army Mary River San Leonardo Ceast Liri Rome Bhe Fifteenth Panzer Grenadiers Hermann Goering Tmey

Convoy Escapes Submarine Attacks In North Atlantic

London reports a two day naval action where five U boats were destroyed and three damaged. Over 90 percent of merchant ships were guided to port with no casualties among escort vessels. Three planes involved were forced to land at sea with most crews saved.

London North Atlantic Admiralty

Heavy Allied Raid Over Emden In Daylight Battle

In a daylight raid on Emden Allied aircraft penetrated German defenses. A total of 138 German aircraft were downed, 117 by heavy bombers and 21 by fighters. Allied losses numbered 17 bombers and three fighters.

London Sumla Emden

Russians close on Kirovgrad amid stiff German defense

Three Russian columns converge on the industrial and railway hub of Kirovgrad with three escape routes toward Isa and Nikolayev. Russian forces push toward Krivoi Rog in the Dnieper Bend while facing stronger resistance, as near Molin the battle remains unusually bitter with fresh German troops arriving for five days.

London Kirov—grad Isa Nikolayev Dnieper Krivoi Rog Molin

Progress in Italy amid German counter-attacks

London dispatch reports the Highth Army advancing along the Adriatic coast despite heavy German counter-attacks. A gloomy press note says advances toward Pescara and Chieti stalled, yet Nazis paid a price. The Fifth Army held several heights about one mile north of Capua on the road to Rome.

London Highth Adriatic Algiers Pescara Chieti Fifth Capua Rome

Dnieper Bend frontline in peril as Russian drive nears key towns

London reports reinforcements rushing to the Dnieper Bend to stem Russian advances aimed at Krivoi Rog and Kirovgrad after seizure of Snamenka. Moscow holds optimism despite Germans recapturing parts of Kiev salient. air drops boost new reinforcements as fronts tighten along Ingulets River valley.

London Beenting Kirovgrad Snamenkay Krivot Rog Kiev Moscow Mohilev Vitebsk-Slobin Dnieper Snamenks Kirevgrad Snamenka Kriyot Roz Reuter Stalingrad Orel

Tragic Loss as 13 Boy Scouts Drown in Clarence River

In Grafton a punt carrying 31 Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs overturned in the Clarence River while returning from a picnic. Thirteen boys aged eight to twelve drowned, distressing scenes followed as parents frantically searched the shore.

Sydney Clarence Grafton

Six jockeys hurt in Melbourne race collapse

In a Moonee Valley race division of the Albion Handicap eight horses fell after Son of Legend led a chain of crashes. Jockeys T Unkovich and Harry McCloud were severely injured, with six jockeys hurt overall. Alstone broke a foreleg and had to be destroyed, while others suffered fractures and shock.

Melbourne T. Unkovich Moonee Valley Jia Race Son of Legend Alstone Falles Harry McCloud Ted’ Preston Adelaide C. Sanderson Wallsutt J. Tully Double Ray St Vincent's D. Walker Melchett

Pursuit of Japanese Across New Guinea Front

Allied forces on the northeast New Guinea front press the Japanese beyond Wareo. Australian patrols maintain contact with the enemy several miles past Wareo as three columns push west and along the coast toward Vitiaz Strait. United actions include Kittyhawk fighters at Uligan Harbor and Mitchell bombers against New Britain shore installations, totaling 48 tons of bombs dropped.

Theorth-Eastern Front New Guines Wareo Bonga Hay Vitixz Strait Fuon Villae Strait New Guinea New Britain Alled Pynschhafen Madang Uligan Harbor Wewak Kittyhawk Tght Reiss Point Kacobras Sind Ramw Val Ures Bogadilun Mitchell Borge’ Bay Bn All

Playford proposes regional power control for South Australia

Premier Playford pushes for a state wide electricity commission to regulate production and supply, aiming to reduce outside reliance and curb costs. He argues regional power schemes and shifts away from private firms like the Adelaide Electric Supply Company, noting fuel costs, industrial needs, and potential outcomes for Whyalla and Murray region.

Adelaide Electric Supply Company Playford Statamante Nts Ahief Aineer Mluyard Winioatis Industrial Aeontus Senewaby Willagren Leigh Aeven Mb JM Bearworth Whyalla Mattie Wlayford Murray Eliatrina Adelie Electric Supply Company Pala

Did He Induce to Perjury Case Involving Mrs Wiles

Mr Clarke remanded 8M Youlton on bail until Friday. Crown Prosecution argued bail should be refused to prevent Youlton from visiting Crown witness Mrs Wiles, alleged to have been coerced into false testimony in an indecent assault case postponed to Tuesday. Youlton admitted visiting Mrs Wiles home but denied intent. defense contends there is a complete answer to the case.

Clarke Youtton D.C. Williams Crown Law Department Wiles Dets Harvey Hanrahan Youlton West Ball

Pirie Hospital notices discharge and admissions

In Pirie Hospital movements two patients discharged from the surgical ward and several admitted to medical and surgical wards. Names include Messrs Humphries Wiskar Cracker Pasche Pointan Kotaras Jamitz Layton Klig Hutchins and Barriers contact for piano tuner firms. One patient plans further treatment in Adelaide.

Pirie Hospital Fant Messrs Re Humphries Bert Wiskar Max Cracker Pie J. Pasche Adelaide Peter Pointan Wool Street Solomontown Spero Kotaras FW. Jamitz Port Germein Mr. &. Layton Klig the Terrace

River Tide and Weather Notice From Local Plant

Daily tide and weather update shows high water at 7 am and low water at 2:18 pm. Evening lighting times list sunset and sunrise values with temperatures forecast for Thursday and Friday including highs around 85 and various minimums.

Pau Baturiag Megiorm

Nun Charged After Bicycle Chase Through Trees

Adelaide police pursue a suspect after a chase among trees in Bolaury Bark. A railway employee in Unley attempted eluding officers on a bicycle, then jumped away into trees before Det. Winckel could detain him. The nun was caught and charged with indecent exposure at the City Watchhouse.

Adelaide Unley Watehhouse Winckel

Beer and tobacco for pickers in Victoria

Weekly tobacco allowance 60 cigarettes and beer for pickers will be supplied during the forthcoming fruit picking season to thousands of workers. Customs officials confirm a gate beer allocation to meet demand. About 7,000 pickers in the Murray district, 3,000 near Swan Hill, and 7,000 in the Goulburn Valley will be catered for.

Melbourne Tobacco Distribution Committee Customs Department Victoria Wie Dara Swan Hill Goulburn Valley

Three Years Among Our Fighting Men

An interesting visitor to Pirie, Tom J Brown deputy assistant commissioner of the WNSCA, shared experiences with Australian soldiers abroad and at home in an interview with The Recorder. He described Middle East service with the Sixth Division, time in the Northern Territory, and YMCA wartime work, praising Australian soldiers and noting the courage and resilience of crews and communities.

Pirie The Recorder Broken US Barrier M.C Middle East Australia Northern Territory Y.M.C A Brown Broken Hill Broken Hill Aero Club Adelaide Whyalla Egypt Greece Suez Palestine Damour Syria Azbonan Gris YMCA Derwin Alice Springs der Win Brow Pike

Balloons Lift Sunken Tug From Sydney Harbor

Rubberized canvas balloons lift the sunken tug Hero from the harbor floor assisted by an air compressor. The tug, sunk after a collision in 18, lies in 1261 feet of water and was located after several failed attempts using echo sounding.

Sydney Sydney Harbor Gia Pontcott Uwe Lug Hero

Greetings From Mr Bill Laver and Pirie Glynlil

The note recalls Mr W E N Lever once a Pirie businessman and golfer now at Glenelg praising The Recorder for town beautification and water abundance. Laver, known locally as an amateur astronomer, discusses telescope use and memories of the Mbu Biarshes and Pirie golf with a forward look to local life and sport.

Fine Work This Year by Fighting Wocees Comforts Fund

Members gathered for the final meeting with Mrs Sjestrom presiding as treasurer Norris reported £1154 3s 3d sent to headquarters for the year. A restroom for service girls was established in joint effort by the Australian Courts Fund and YMCA. The year’s aid included socks gloves pullovers scarves mittens handkerchiefs face washers and other comforts sent to the forces. A competition winner was named Mrs Beney and Mrs Maddern and profits from a recent fair totaled £350.

Fighting Wocees Comforts AN Sjestrom Pirie M. J. Johnson Gunley J. D. Mortimer Tos Fiyeley J. Bargai Woodward M. Loads D. Wade Mco. Norris Sjostrom Australian Courts Fund YMCA Vox Beney Maddern Alter Duaila

Auction Highlights and Bridge Results

A brief page item notes a sale of toys and a ladies contract bridge event led by Mrs Jones and Mrs Robersheim. The notice mentions a Trey Comforts Fund acknowledgment and a poll reference with limited readable details.

Trey Jones Robrsheim

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Malin Dnieper Bend Peril Gomel White Russia Times Kiev Bulge South Mustralls Pyar Stean el Woo Tedes Haoh Mane Hie Playfurd Doller Piosanes Sivai Wan HL Pry- Primary Company Law Towers Lowell Napid Bay Mapa Bay H. Hutchins Chappel and Co Nicholson's Lad Perth Allan Allans & Co Nicholsons Ltd Piano Tuners’ ” Association Port Pie Sun Iles Seth Et Figne Sun Tises Y.M.C.A Gil Central Mission Lahore Central Methodist Mission Don Maynard Falk Dy W. Avnear Walter J. Tota C.murnett Annear Bill Laver Accomplishments of Comforts Fund Comforts Fund
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