Town Council approves limited cricket permit at Memorial Oval
The council granted Pirie Cricket Association limited use of Memorial Oval until 7 p.m. on Saturdays for the season, with an amendment for a later hour defeated. Road, footpath and railway crossing improvements were discussed, including lighting safety measures and a pathway in front of Ozone Theatre.
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Associa Hon Aos
Memorial Oval
W. H. Threadgold Uayor
Ozone Theatre
Railways ‘Department
Co. Dey
Pirie Cricket Association
Oval
Ald
Davis
Dey
Schools’ Patriotic Fund
Whelan
Ballyways
Sondutit
Mary-Elie Street
Rayis
Department
Interior
Co-operative Stars
Commonwealth Oil Re Aneries
Crs. Connelly and Clarke
Mastakraf
Red Cross Society
RJ. Rose
Northemn Firefighting Association
Vssaya
J. H.S. Leahey
H. Lottes
Soviet Push Near Vitebsk Threatens Eastern Front
Soviet forces advance toward the Polish border reaching 20 miles north of Vitebsk and pressing west of Neval. German experts fear a major Soviet breach of the Nasi line as they commit about 2000 tanks around Kirovgrod and the Kiev salient to halt the drive into the Ukraine.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Vitebsk
Neval
Vichy
Nasi Line
Dnieper
Kirov—grod
Kiev
Ukraine
Allies Push Further in Italy Frontline
Fierce combat raged along the Eighth Army front in Italy with another centre advance. British gains improved positions in the Ortona area as Fifth Army troops pressed forward in the rugged mountains on the right flank.
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London
Eighth Army
Italy
Ortona
Fifth Army
MacArthur Plans Return to Washington for March Conferences
Washington correspondent of The Indianapolis Star reports Gen. MacArthur making tentative plans to return to Washington next March for conferences. Lieut.-Gen. Kruger, then commander of the Sixth Army, is expected to take over MacArthur's command.
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Indianapolis
Wasshington
Indianapolis Star
MacArthur
Washington
Kruger
Sixth Army
Prime Minister orders seamen back to ships in port dispute
Canberra reports J Curtin acting under security regulations ordered all seamen to return to their slips and resume duties after a dispute that halted the sailing of vessels. Government said crews aimed to disrupt wartime supplies and food, risking loss of protected industry status and possible military call-up. The crisis began weeks ago as the Maritime Commission failed to end the stoppage.
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Canberra
J. Curtin
Maritime Commission
Romainic
Petrol Frauds Two Men Gaoled in Sydney
In Sydney two men were jailed for petrol frauds. Matthew Nethery, 34, a clerk from Earlwood, forged licences and obtained petrol unlawfully. Ernest Shade, 30, of Mascot, received 12 months for procuring 1,600 gallons using forged vouchers. Police said the scheme lasted three months and involved about 4,500 gallons.
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Sydney
Federal
Matthew Nethery
Larlwood
Ernest Shade
Mascot
Nethery
Liquid Fuel Board
Campbell
Army forms fishing unit off New Guinea coast
Canberra reports an army fishing unit has been formed and will operate off the New Guinea coast. Expert civilian fishermen will form crews and use refrigerated boats to supply fish to New Guinea troops. Hospitals and convalescent depots receive priority as more fishing units are added.
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Canberra
New Guinea
M Forde
Ministe
Army
Victoria Shortage Threatens Coal Industry in Melbourne
Melbourne faces a coal shortage as supplies from New South Wales run by sail and rail stocks fall short. G Brown, chairman of the State Coal Committee, warns many industries may close temporarily if the situation does not improve, with gas and electricity needs prioritized.
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Melbourne
Victoria
G. Brown
State Coal Committee
New South Wales
Brown
Mas
Pirie Town Council Holds Monday Night Meeting
The Pirie Town Council met Monday night with several members present and discussed staff appointments. Notable actions include the appointment of B B Cooper as inspector and T Madigen as assistant inspector. Hospital updates note multiple patients, including Mr W H Thresdgole and Mr P Sampson, with some discharged and others remaining under care.
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W. H. Thresdgole
All. C
le Davis
W. Coffey
HH. Avwell
Cry
E. Whelan
DF Buss HV
Rich
G. Dey
P. J. Charke
M. Connelly
Pirie Town
Vic Ryan
Pirie Hospital
D. Edgecombe
Port Gennes
Une
BB. Cooper
Pirie Town Council
T. Madigen
M. Harvey
Telowie Gorge
G. Riise
Luscombe
A. Rutgers
Butler’s Bridge School Concert Celebrates Dux Therese O'Brien
The Butler’s Bridge School held a concert with Miss A Barry noting the pupils’ fine demeanor. Performances included digits like Let’s Grow Old Together and Little Brown Jug by students led by Therese O’Brien and John O’Brien. Father Christmas gave gifts. Therese O’Brien earned the dux prize. pupils support Red Cross and patriotic efforts, with war savings stamps totaling £1177 16s.
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Butler
A. Barry
Butter ration cut not planned in new year ministry says
The Minister of Customs denied a report of another butter ration reduction. He stated no consideration has been given to such a proposal and rejected the claim as false.
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Canberra
Sixth Pirie Scouts Meeting Opens With Twenty Three Present
The Sixth Pirie Scouts meeting started with 23 members in attendance. They practiced signaling and knitting in corners while seconds ran the session and patrol leaders framed plans for the party. Games preceded the induction of three new members.
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Sixth Pirie
Fined for Indecency Case In Local Court
The article reports Alexander Flmlayyn, a furmber, sued with seven six counts in default. He faced drunkenness allegations and was brought to court on subpoenas issued July 7 and 25. A judge ordered a 72 hour default stay as proceedings continued.
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Alexander Flmlayyn
Aluadiry
Mtr
le Tives
Tay Court
Oman
Bluabird
Alexander Streat
Lume
Little Thoughts That Count in Wartime Letters
Readers share brief reflections from Port Pinto and Sister Noraly Martin about sacrifice and hope during wartime. The Recorder notes sisterly messages from Abrisimis and New Year Eve gatherings, while Sta Firewien reports 101 knocks against the siege ongoing near Pinte ports.
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Lillo
diliUhd
Noraly Martin
Wyselt
Milt
Pis
Damages Claims Adjourned in Pirie Local Court
A Bank of Adelaide claim and Hartman counter claim over a Gladstone Georgetown road crash in February were heard in Pirie Local Court. Witnesses described night driving, lights, and a sudden collision near a white post with vehicles damaged and evidence including photographs.
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Bayk
Adel
D. O'Connell
Charles Raymond Hartman
Gladstone- Georgetown
Pirie
Mir. W. Co
Daniel O'Connell
Georgetown
Gladstone W Georgetown
Bitrnss
Plp
O'Connell
Cworgetown
Witnyss
No Fear of Influenza Warns Australian Health Chief
Vanberra reports Director-General of Health Dy Cumuston says malnutrition prevention could raise future resistance to influenza. England data show mild outbreak and hospital admissions decline. Australian health officials monitor air and sea arrivals for virulent flu strains amid cautious cables from Britain.
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Vanberra
Dy Cumuston
Whey
Eigland
England
FLI
Australia
Weather Tidings and Tides Report
Daily river tide and temperature notes with high and low water times. Forecast mentions evening lighting and temperatures ranging from 18 to 37 degrees across days. Local figures include gun rise indicator and miscellaneous monetary figures.
NO MAN CONVICTED WITHOUT PENALTY
Clarice May Couzner pleaded garily in Hike Police Court yesterday to driving an unregistered vehicle along Norman street on December 7. The magistrate noted the registration disc expired and hinted at a conviction without a penalty after considering defendant’s claim the disc was blown off by wind.
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Kaya
Hannati
Mr. O'Connell
Bitulion
Hannan
Hartman
Clarice May Couzner
Garily
Hike
Yesterniday
Norman Street
W. C.gillespie
Set
W. V. Virgo
Virgo
W. Brideson
Prests
N.d.cs
Tyre Pire Triumph in Cycle Club V2-Mile Race
Tyre Pire K Synnett Whitehead and B Reichel won a thrilling V2 mile road race with fast times by E Bairstow and others. Club plans the Christos Handicap ten miles next Saturday amid strong entries and special prizes. The report also notes a traffic collision involving a buckboard radio rigged vehicle, its passengers, and a police arrival with adjourned case.
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Cycle Club
K. Synnett
Whitehead
B. Reichel
K. Synnitt
J. Whitehead
B. Reichelt
Bairstow
Sydney liquor black market figure charged in Federal Court
Douglas Frederick Barwick a 35 year old broker and alleged principal in the Sydney liquor black market faced Federal Court charges for visiting Norman Paterson to sell liquor above fixed prices. He was remanded on 500 pounds bail. Crown counsel said Barwick proposed Paterson become Hotel Darlington licensee and run after hours trade with bottle returns of 3d per bottle and payments of 3 pounds for Australian whisky 20 shillings for gin and 2 pounds 10 shillings for brandy.
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Sydney
Douglas Frederick Barwick
Norman Paterson
Dovey
K.C
Crown
Barwick
Paterson
Darlington
Randy
Pirie Flight Produces Young RAAF Cadets in Training Corps
Former cadet Pilot-Officer A Mathews received Wings and commission after training with Pirie Flight. More than 60 Pirie cadets age 16 to 18 are in the ATC and many will join the RAAF, with 31000 cadets already in service. Wing-Commander Sir Arthur Barret plans a 100 cadet Pirie squadron next year.
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Pirie
BAA
A. Mathews
Mathews
RAAF
We Raaf
Sgt. Foster
T. A Ford
J. Terry
ATC
Air Force Sane
Raaf Air Crew
RACAL
Faw
Laura
Port Germein
Crystal Brook
Dismeke
Australis
Saave
Australia
Great Britain
Pirie Flight
Arthur Barret
No. 4 Wing
AAT
R. Ford
Piylet Flight
74 Squadron
Sgt Poster
Col. Fuwart
To Rla,af
C Flight
Comforts Fund Prey Acknowledged in Dance Total
Financial note records a Comforts Fund receipt acknowledging Modernaire Dance 777 payment and a total sum of £4,099 41 in the account. No further context or names are provided.
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Prey
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