Germans Admit Torture of Russians at Kharkov Trial Begun
The first Kharkov atrocities trial opened before a Russian military tribunal. Four defendants pleaded guilty including three German Army personnel and one Russian. Proceedings show German High Command and Government blamed for deaths by suffocation, shooting, and burning as Russians testified to torture. King Rivers with eight infantry divisions and 100 tanks noted, while Berlin and Vichy radios reported tank losses and line breaches.
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London
Kharkov
Moscow Radio
King Rivers
Vichy
Berlin
Eighth Army Advances Near Orsora Amid Bombardments
Allied reports say progress by the Eighth Army Front near Orsora is hampered by German demolitions during withdrawal. German air and artillery activity continues, with raids focusing on enemy rail links and communications through the Brenner Pass.
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No Giant Planes For Cargo Abandoned
New York reports that the United States Government abandoned plans to build huge cargo flying boats. The decision cites Allied submarine successes that reduced the need for such ships, a concept conceived in 1942 to protect supply lines.
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New York
United States
Old Folk's Tea in Pirie Hall Brims With Christmas Spirit
The Old Folk's Tea at Pirie Town Hall drew about 440 senior residents hosted by the Ladies' Benevolent Society. Rev D W Asmear gave a Yuletide message, gifts were handed to guests, and a lively musical program featured Mrs F J McMahon and others.
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Federal Labor backs referendum on state powers transfer
The Labor Party conference in Canberra endorsed a proposal for a people’s referendum to transfer 14 state powers under the Dunberm Convention, with a five year expiry after war ends. Attorney General C J Evatt urged sticking to Canberry Convention terms and warned unemployment is a postwar issue for states to face. The meeting also debated anti antisemitism and recognized Jewish nation status, a motion opposed by most delegates as beyond Labor’s remit.
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TE Labor Party
Commonworth
Australia
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Tom
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Labor Party
Fire at Ellen Street Dry Cleaning Premises
A fire at the South Australian Dry Cleaning Company in Ellen street near the railway station started when a stack of firewood beside a boiler ignited. The woodwork of the nearby wood and iron shed was scorched and some wood destroyed, but the main building housing the clothing was saved by the brigade’s quick action.
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Pirie Hospital notes and patient updates in Solomontown
Mr W T Taylor a butcher of Main Road Solomontsow admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward for operation. H Ford of Queen Street Solomontown also a surgical ward patient with carbuncles. Nurses passes announced for Pirie Hospital staff including Ellen Madigan and Una Parhun.
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Millions Are Saved by Australian Salvage Board
The Australian Marine Salvage Board announced salvaging efforts valued at many millions of pounds. Salvage crews refloated bombed ships in gale conditions, recovering cargo including 11,090 tons of war material from the Allied freighter Rufus King. The recovered forepart was sent to a port for storeship use. A vessel sunk in Port Phillip Bay carrying iron ore was pumped and recovered.
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Port Phillip Bay
Complete School Awards On Page Six
Douglas Leslie Oliver, son of Mr and Mrs R Oliver of 22 Rodda Street Pirie West, sustained injuries after colliding with a motor car at Gertrude and Alexander streets. The car driven by KE Mayer stopped within about ten feet after the collision. Oliver suffered facial abrasions and a bruised temple. cycle wheel buckled. He was taken home by car for medical attention.
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True Objective of Education Examined in Speech
The piece argues education is not only about imparting knowledge but forming character. It stresses a school should cultivate discipline joy in work and a sense of values. It asserts the supreme aim is character, not raw knowledge, and calls for balance with goodwill.
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Saup Boys
Athens
Yale
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Somme
Churchill Stricken With Pneumonia In London Coverage
In the House of Commons it is announced Mr. Churchill has been in bed for days with a cold and a patch of pneumonia has developed on the left lung. His general condition is as satisfactory as can be expected.
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London
House of Commons
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