Britons Tighten Grip on Bardia and Tobruk
British and Australian forces press the Bardia pocket, cutting the coastal road toward Tobruk. Reports say Italian divisions in Bardia are largely contained with heavy air raids and ongoing attempts to halt retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardia
Australian Associated Press
London
Tobruk
Sommadstion
Royal Air Force
Bening
Benghazi
Gulf of Sidra
Benin
Hhas
Libya
RAF
Berdin-Tobruk
Rome
Bulletin
Waiting for Surrender in Badia Siege Report
A British spokesman said Malian troops are trapped in Badia as siege forces tighten. Reinforcements have been sent to support the beleaguered garrison while British troops wait and assess relief options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Badia
Ital ians Frozen to Death in Albanian Fighting
Special report from LUSOON details heavy fighting in Albania with Italian prisoners and Greek resistance. The report claims more than 400 Italian soldiers were killed or captured as allied forces advance, amid stubborn Albanian and Greek positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentra Zune Jt
Albania
Ifjnn Settane
AoWar
Munster Communisastier
Ailams
Ali
Marth
Italian Drive in Albania Aims to Offset Defeats
London dispatch reports large Italian forces advancing to Pogradec in Albania as Mussolini seeks a Christmas or New Year success. The drive follows a string of Italian defeats and is attributed to Mussolini’s orders to reverse setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ar ‘Iurtze
Pogradec
Mussolini
Bombs Dropped On Belfast Reported With Casualties
Bombs dropped on Belfast cause casualties as reports filter in. No information from Landon confirms or denies details about the strike defense or responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Raid on London Planes Engaged In Night Alert
A London night alert sounded Friday marking the first since Monday as anti aircraft guns hunted about a dozen enemy planes crossing the southeast area. The all clear came before midnight, with heavy action reported and repeated engagements by defense batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luanne
London
Acion
Passenger Steamer Bombed
A German plane attacked a passenger steamer Gambela off Landes. The vessel suffered damage from a torpedo and gunfire before the craft resumed course. No further details on casualties or exact location are provided in readable text.
Air Force Casualties Reported Overseas in RAAF List
Royal Australian Air Force casualties list reports Flight Lieutenant Charles Burtin Gaden of Brisbane killed in action during air operations. Also listed are Flying Officer H. C. Edmunds of Toronto, NSW injured by Italian bullet fragments, Flying Officer H. O. Winton of Queensland lightly wounded, and J. P. Perkoz of New South Wales accidentally wounded J. P. Percoz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Royal Australian Air Force
Charles Burtin Gaden
Brisbane
H. C. Edmunds
Toronto
Nsw
H. 0. Winton
Queensland
J.P. Percoz
New South Wales
Ale
Premier Playford urges reasonableness in industry reforms in South Australia
Premier Playford reports dramatic progress in South Australia, praising housing reforms and state strength amid war. He notes the clearance of slum areas, munitions expansion, and economic resilience as unemployment falls. He warns against industrial disputes and urges constitutional redress through arbitration while maintaining war effort support.
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Playford
South Australia
Bee
Mr. Playford
Women in War Works Melbourne Arbitration Court Discussion
In Melbourne the Arbitration Court heard debate on pay and conditions for women in war industries if conscription for process work were needed. CH Grant argued male supply was precarious and women could be employed if necessary. CE Mundy urged adherence to existing dilation agreement with strict entry and exit controls. The hearing was adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Arbitration Court
CH. Grant
CE Mundy
Amalgamated Engineering Union
O'Mara
No Trams in Adelaide Friday Evening for Two Hours
Trams halted in Adelaide Friday evening for two hours as a stopwork meeting runs this afternoon. Officials warn of possible service disruption and advise passengers to seek alternatives.
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Adelaide
Judge Drake Brockman Intervenes As Adelaide Trams Halt
Adelaide and suburbs faced a tram halt from 7 to 9 pm amid a pay dispute. Union leaders, citing Judge Drake Brockman's intervention, planned another stopwork meeting at 3 pm tomorrow. A midday conference at the Premier's office included M2 Playford and officials from the Railways Trust. Union spokesmen demanded a swift settlement while warning that workers would remain out until a resolution is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Suburbs
Drake-Brockman
Playford
Miley
Jette
Innates
Sie
Will
Goodman
Teamiways Trust
Waktanton
Tabe
Heine
Traneways Trust
At & Pin
Cie
Melbourne Orbost bandit captured after bush chase
Police report a man known as the Orbost bandit was seized in the bush near Orbost five miles from town. Officers armed with revolvers and a rifle found the suspect hiding, took him into custody, and began processing the capture as part of the ongoing man hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Orbost
Bush
Five phosphate vessels missing after attack
Report notes seven vessels were in the area near Mawr when heavy weather sheltered ships and delayed loading. By December eight ships drifted off, one appeared on fire southward, others fled. Two reached refuge port, two more later, with remaining ships believed to have escaped or reached port after weather cleared.
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Sydney
W. M. Hughes
Naru
Oveen Islands
Suminy
Maura
Mawr
Ares
Naurs
Match Box Striking On One Side Only Policy Adopted
Melbourne Friday government backed move by match manufacturers to paint only one side of wooden safety match boxes with striking composition. Minister of Supply McBride announced the plan citing shortages of phosphorous materials and a goal to save materials used for defence purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australis
Siden
McBride
Sen
Red Cross Appeal Totals Reach £1901 in Bakers Town Drive
Bakers Town collection for the Pirie Red Cross Fund raises £1901 3s 0d to date, reflecting a strong community effort and steady contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers’ Town
Pirie Red Cross Fund
Fund Mrs PE McMahon Receives Additional Donations
A historical notice records further syneiiations for the Pirie Branch Comforts Fund with amounts acknowledged including £5457 by E H Green and a Girl Guides collection led by Mrs Boucher and an afternoon tea event. The fragment confirms ongoing fundraising activity and listed donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PE. McMahon
Pirie
The
Comforts Fund
British Air Raid Victims Relief Fund donation recorded
The Garden Party conducted by Plrie Girl Garden Association raised funds totaling £1,027 for the British Air Raid Victims Relief Fund. A donation of 2/6 represents the proceeds, acknowledged by Istis Frew and listed under Girl Waldes garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plrie Girl Garden’ Association
Istis
Frew
Waldes’ Garden
Thermometer Readings Show Wide Temperature Span
Readings from the thermometer indicate yesterday’s high reached 712 with a low of 529 for the 24 hour period ending at 30 am. The report notes a significant temperature range and records the maximum and minimum figures.
Terms Proposed Rejected By Union in Vly Hue Conference
Union and Premier clash over three points for transport services continuation. Arbitration Court expected to handle unresolved dispute as night stopwork meeting looms. Participants warned of action if no direct equality with government proposal emerges.
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Bennily
Alspu
Partien
Nieht
Valle
Urabe
Yesterntay
Examinations in First Aid Held for ARP and VSD Class
Dr. G. Johnston served as surgeon examiner on Thursday evening for a Combined Women's Auxiliary ARP and VSD class initial first aid exam. Assistants included Amb OAs WA Harrison and J. Flim. Lectures by Dr. Tassie preceded practical work by Cpl A F Bassani, Pies J Harms, and P Duffy. class met twice weekly at the Court House. Results expected to be announced by St John Association around February 1.
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G. Johnston
Dr. Johnston
Amb Oas WA. Harison
Pies
J. Harms
P. Duffy
St John Association
Training for War Factories Exceeds Ten Thousand Trained
The Commonwealth Government reports shows more than 10 000 men trained or in training in technical schools by November 39 less than 12 months after the first class began. Eltham notes full time courses three to six months across many schools covering a wide range of trades. RAAF Sq52, army units, and various establishments report completed or ongoing training with significant output of tools gauges and machines for production plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Eltham
Sen. McBride
Royal Australian Air Force
Swan By-Election Speech Admonishes Labor Party
In Perth a Friday gathering features Jack Curtin urging unity within the Labor ranks while comments reference internal strife and political motives. Federal ministers in Perth engage in debate over conventions and policy, presenting a cautious, passionless argument on the stakes ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalor
Whyalla Dispute Enquiry Began at Institute Buildings
Friday the inquiry into the dismissal of J. McLean long-time secretary of the Ironworkers Union local committee opened at the Institute Buildings Whyalla. The case follows a compulsory Adelaide conference. McLean’s charges were not disclosed, with representatives from Yok HiME Proprietary Cousing and Gunworkers' Association present for the employers and unions.
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Whyalla
Kelly
Institute
J. McLean
Faraid
Ironworkers’ Union
Adelaide
McLean
Burges
Industri
Yok Hime Proprietary Cousing
Manuel
Why
Mla
Ko Thomson
Gunworkers' Association
D. Gillies
Rumble
Boilermakers
Nut
Local Holiday Plans and Hospital Notices in Pirie District
Personal notices list Mr and Mrs W Lemmt and Margaret leaving Albert Terrace Bolomontown for a three week holiday at Vietoc Harbor Adelaide with Mr and Mrs Dodd of Melbourn. Other items note Mr W G Pileim and Mr J A Waters admitted to Pirie Hospital medical ward, and Mrs A H Smith and Mr E Binet among patients. A cablegram reports Keith Waller Keufran honored with the DFC at age five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lemmt
Margaret
Albert Terrace
Bolomontown
Pirie
Vietoc Harbor
Gladsient
Leo
J. A. Waters
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
A. H. Smith
Minth Street
Keith Waller Keufran
South Preston
Northcote High School
Victora
Royal Aucra- Uae Air Force
Middle East Battle Casualty List Delayed
Melbourne reports the government has not yet released casualty lists from the Middle East fall. Minister of Unfarmia notes that once received, lists will be made available promptly and rumors of individual casualties should be ignored. Early reports indicate British casualties are very light.
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Melbourne
Middle
East
Four Drowned At Bay Of Plenty Me Wet River Beach
Four children drowned at Me wet Bay of Plenty after being swept down the Kaltuni River during a swift ebb tide. Two others were rescued exhausted. Names include Hennie Tapsel and Bessie McDonald. teachers and onlookers attempted rescues as the beach shelved steeply and a strong current drew toward the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Mewet Bay of Plenty
Kaltuni
Hennie Tapsel
Bessie McDonald
Marie Corbett
Billy Hoke
Sarah Hohaia
N. Tupsell
Arbitration Court approves pay rise for wool workers
Four thousand workers across Victoria New South Wales and Tasmania will gain about five shillings a week as the arbitration accord increases wages for fellmongering and wool scouring industry employees.
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Melbourne
Woot
Basil
Victoria
New South Wales
Davenstand
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Herman Dive Byiabers Muy Tng Fur Heljatiog
Thy Gree’ Sur
Efprot
Commonwealth
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Women IN War Works
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Judge Drake-Brockman
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