Russians Press Forward as German Offensives Fail
London despatches report the Russian advance on the Middle Don continuing with momentum and fierce German counter-attacks being repelled by massed forces. A Moscow dispatch notes successful Russian attacks on the Stalingrad front and guardsmen driving the enemy from a large inhabited locality while central front fortifications hold and Kiev area counters fail.
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London
Middle Don
Reuter
Moscow
Stalingrad
Don
British advance in Burma reported in war communique
A brief Japanese raid on the Calcutta area is noted with little damage and slight casualties. British forces advancing from the Arakan frontier have occupied Maungdaw Ruthidaung and Alethongyow, 11 miles south of Maungdaw, as they pushed forward into Burma.
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London
Calcutta
Arakan
Burma
Maungdaw
Ruthidaung
Alethongyow
Maungdow
Rommel Withdraws as Allied Press Near Tripolitania
From Cairo reports Rommel's forces fall back in Tripolitania while unofficial dispatches indicate plans to defend Buerat el Sun. Allied bombers hit targets at Buerat el Sun for two nights as New Zealand troops push toward Sultan and Misurata, with advancing Allied patrols averaging about 12 miles daily.
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London
Ommel
Tripolitania
Cairo
Buerat al Sum
el Aghsila
Tripoli
Morocco
Radi
Roamel
Misurata
Buerat el Sun
New Zealand
Sultan
Buerat el Sut
Matratin
Tie Held
Rommel
Sirte
Reuter
Allied poundings threaten Tunis Biserta supply lines
Reports from Temnists and German radio claim Allied bombardments of Biserta and Tunis worsen German supply issues with a likely first attack. Fine weather allows thousands more tons of Allied supplies to reach troops while roads shift from impassable to crowded with transports. An Allied communique notes a raid on forward positions Saturday night repelled and allied fighters destroyed an enemy bomber and a fighter.
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London
Biserta
Tunis
Tunisia
Joss
No Help For Italy Dominates Berlin Talks
London reports key discussion between Hitler and Italian Foreign Minister Ciano on Italy’s relief needs. Allies’ demands and German army commitments on eastern fronts limited potential aid. Berne circles note Italians could not be diverted from the southern theater during the Romanian offensive.
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London
Germaany
Italy
Hitler
Coum Clune
Berne
Sastern
Ironworkers Unite North and Whyalla Branchs Form One
The Federated Ironworkers Association merges its North and Whyalla branches into a single unit including Thom Peterborough and Port Lindsly. about 1,000 members. Closest coordination expected, with more beneficial operations for the union. The inaugural conference discussed practical benefits and alignment with federal policy to merge ALF and militia per June and December directives.
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Heanches
Federated Ironworkers’ Association
Pire
Whyalla
Thom
ALF
Tanunda inquest hears murder charge against O Halloran
In Tanunda an inquest heard testimony about the December 12 death of Walter Kleeman from a gunshot or stab wound. Dr. Herbert Altmaen described fatal neck and skull injuries and a bloodied kitchen floor. O Halloran faced accusations related to threats and alleged defamation as witnesses detailed confrontations over rent and allegations.
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Herbert Franz Altmaen
Murray Street
Tanunda
Howe
John Street
Nak
Comintern
Norma Adeline Kleeman
O'Halloran
O'Hallon
Walter Klemm
Walter Kleeman
Wate
Sid
The
Charaeter
Walter Albert Kiseman
Tumunds
Kleeman
Halloran
O Halloran
Victory Ahead Gen Blamey Sends Message
Gen Blamey issues an order from his field headquarters in Papua to American and Australian troops. He has been with the forces on the north coast of Papua, greeting them with a seasonal message. He urges readiness for a great offensive, warns of hard battles to come, and emphasizes sacrifice and unity to preserve freedom and celebrate Christmas as in 3000 years of history.
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New Guinea
Ges Biemey
Papua
Stamey
Australia
Claney
Aris
Christus
Christmas greetings in Pirie Court mark peaceful year
In Pirie Police Court Mr W C Gil leapie praised the town's excellent crime record over the past year while Mr Warren noted improved mood and peace. The magistrate and court staff received holiday greetings with thanks to local officials and police for their support amid a year of minor offences and wartime adjustments.
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Pirie
W. C. Gilleapie
G.C. Leaker
WH. Threadgold
Warren Aid
Mr. Waren
Wo L. Blight
Fasp
W Giles
Cr Mara
Hr. Warren
Shuet
Diphtheria Notice As Immunisation Effort Continues
Pirie Town Council was notified of one diphtheria case in the past two weeks with an adult patient removed to isolation hospital. The completion of a diphtheria immunisation campaign is planned with the final injection on Wednesday. Insanitary conditions notices were served on three properties, two milk vendors charged for selling nonstandard milk with fines imposed. Food shop inspections found condemned fruit and vegetables and several stores in wet factory condition.
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Johnston Thealth
Pirie Town
Moday
M.M. Bishop
Wedeslay
Man Slain Interned Italian Admits crime at camp
Giovanni Canotti a 27 year old laborer born in Italy confessed to unlawfully pushing Francesco Fantin during an incident at a South Australian internment camp on November 16. He claimed Fantin fell and injured himself, insisting no weapon was used and noting witnesses nearby. The judge weighed manslaughter liability and considered reinternment rather than prison.
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Adelalde
Giovanni Canotti
Italy
Francesco Fantin
Lasolw
Rev. Newman
Iie
Casotti
Western Australia
Wiisell
Hunt
Hs State
Kiusu
Newman
Federal Ministers Reshuffle Post War Reconstruction
In Canberra the government announced a wartime to postwar reshuffle. Mr Chifley becomes Minister of Post War Reconstruction and Mr Scully takes Commerce and Agriculture. Both ministers were sworn in, with Chifley aiming to lead master plan for postwar reconstruction.
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Canberra
Mr. Chifley
Lremurer
Ir. Scully
Commerce
Chifley
Personal notes from Pirie Hospital and district moves
Mr F Hobby of Solanontown has returned to Pirie after a recuperative holiday in Adelaide. Mr W Gee of New Astral Theatre rode to Adelaide on Monday. A local court yesterday discussed a claim for exemption from military service due to extreme hardship. Mr R Fidge of Pirie West was admitted to the surgical ward. Constable S E Soar, now attached to Pirie police, and Det J Slinger have both moved. Mr Seth watt from Adelaide is expected back early next week. Mr Smith moved from Solomontown School to the city.
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F. Hobby
Solanontown
Pirie Hospital
Pirie
Adelaide
W. Gee
New Astral Theatre
R. Fidge
Pirie West
S. E. Soar
Autelaide
Pirie Police
J. Slinger
Howe
Selomootown
Seth Watt
Mr. Smith Haw
Solomontown
Tea stocks improve for caterers next year in Melbourne
Melbourne officials announce a rise in tea allowances for public catering and industrial canteens starting the next quarterly issue of special permits. No change to tobacco and cigarette quotas for civil consumption in January.
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Melbourne
Pearage
Sister Anna Shepherd Dead After Brief Illness in Gladstone
Sister Anna Shepherd died at 75 in Gladstone after a short illness while visiting relatives. She trained as a nurse in Gladstone, served abroad during the Great War, and was known for her healing care at Keswick Hospital. She leaves a brother Stan Shepherd of Perth and a sister Mrs Rowett of Mount Lawley. Remains interred at Gladstone Cemetery.
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Gladstone
Anna Shepherd
Shephard
Gladstong
Keswick Hospital
Stan Shephard
Perth
Rowett
Mount Lawley
W.A
Warm lead up to Christmas heats bathers chorus
The text notes a heat wave in the period before Christmas with bathers and a chorus of thanksgiving. Official temperature readings are mentioned, signaling hot days and ongoing summer style. The fragment hints at seasonal weather activity and public sentiment amid high temperatures.
Passenger Falls From Train Near Pirie Junction
A city bound Adelaide train lost about thirty minutes after a passenger fell from the open door near Pirie Junction. Mr W S Mansell suffered cuts and facial abrasions, was attended by guard Berridge, treated by a doctor, and transferred to Pirie Hospital. Earlier, ship's steward Mr Martin Sorensen injured both feet in a similar incident at the same location and remained in Pirie Hospital.
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Pirie Junction
W.S. Mannell
Tras
Port Augusta
Aue
Amd
Mansell
Pirie Hospital
Martin Sorensen
Fremantle
Sydney
Adelaide
Horse Bolted Drag Injuring Rider On Terrace
A four horse drag drawn by a horse named spring drag and driven by Mr Roy Fidge was proceeding along Terrace on Monday evening when the horse suddenly bolted and kicked. Mr Midge fell from the swaying vehicle and sustained a broken left arm. He was admitted to Pirie Hospital. The drag was badly damaged before the horse was stopped and quieted.
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Roy Fidge
Midge
Pirie Hospital
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