Japanese lose power to attack in Pacific
Allied leaders in London declare Japan powerless to attack the South-West Pacific as their navy limps and air force units in the region show progress. Airfields and supply lines advance rapidly, Buin and Urey defenses shift, while Bankai or Bala strengthen, amid broader moves on the Eastern Front with Kiev gains and German counterattacks near Vitebsk.
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Australian Associated Press
London
South-West Pacific
Pacific
Bougsinvili
Therikow
Te Cummander
South Pacific
Augusta
Buin Urey
Bala
Surprise for Germans in Italy Fifth Army attack stalls
London dispatch says the Fifth Army’s Sunday attack in Italy captured several posts near Gerona and parts of the port, as German resistance remains desperate but futile. Allied forces gain terrain while Germans fortify Orsogud and Ortona, using tanks as blockhouses amid bombs and smoke.
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London
Italy
Fifth Army
Rce
Gerona
United Press
Orsogud
Ortana
Verdun
Orion
Army Fas
Chietn
Raiding Among the Marshalls Damages Japanese Defences
Washington reports a sequest from Pacific Fleet headquarters indicating renewed U S attacks on Reba jalein Island and the Marshall group damaging Japanese installations and two large ships near shore. American planes returned safely, with further raids on Mills Island targets where fighters were destroyed or damaged and several planes sustained light damage.
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Washington
United States
United Mariner
Mills Islad
Russian Gains Capture of Gorodok in Vitebsk Push
Fragmentary report notes Russian forces capturing Gorodok in the Vitebsk region amid ongoing operations. Details are sparse due to damaged text, but the item suggests a tactical advance and rising importance of river area actions. Officials have not released full casualty or unit data.
Three Dead After Car Rolls Down Hill Outside Adelaide
A car veered off the Old Belair Road and rolled 300 feet down a hill near Adelaide, killing Albert Edgar Hickox and Theresa Hickox. Hope Hickox (40) died later at hospital from injuries. Coral Hyne (33) sustained head and arm abrasions. Mrs Hickox’s daughter died shortly after. The car struck an electric light standard and fence before overturning multiple times.
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Adelaide
Bean Leeds
Conagrew
Belair Road
Albert Edgar ‘Hickox
Saofe Terrace
New Port Cambridglew
Sma
Theresa Hicker
Ina Hope Hickox
Invasion Leaders Named for Western Front Opens Soon
Sunday reports from London state invasion leaders are named with Gen Montgomery as second in command and General where the British forces will lead a western front. General Alexander is to command Allied armies in the region while an American bomber force is assigned to strike Germany. Hints point to actions within three months.
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London
Uessing
Tures
Europe
Montgomieny
Calne Kingdom
Henry Maitland Wikoo
Alexandes
AWA Officers for 1944 Plan and Prominent Members
The 1944 AWA officers and key organizers are named. Hawley and Ste Devowull lead committees with MAD Malhisuy as representative, while J MWe Gomeren, UA 1h bomson, and YU Seton appear among the prominent figures. Port Arthur and Austin are referenced in relation to membership and meetings.
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Fiji
Nita
Port Auriska
G. Howihs
Maeses
Hawley
Ste Devowull
MO Kestaby
Malhisuy Ryomttive
Ise Weinbens
Ieises
Gomeren
Bomson
YU Seton
Meenade
Leading Aircraftwoman Ellis Receives British Empire Medal
From London on Sunday the Royal Air Force honors Leading Aircraftwoman Lil Sarshy Ellis for May 1 1941 service at a barrage balloon site during an enemy raid. She supervised the balloon operation under fire, ensured safety, organized rescue parties, and aided injured teammates, earning the British Empire Medal for gallantry and leadership.
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Londow
Royal Air Force
Sarshy Ellis
Tree
Ellis
Local Notices From Pirie Area Ties and Transfers
Personal notes from Solomontown and Port Pirie report Mr. E Lillywhite in good condition at Piri Hospital while Maurice Jenkins visits family on Gertrude street. J Wirmin Jenkins remains ill, Alois visits Kent Town, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Mutton welcome visitors from Adelaide. R A Burgoyne departs Pirie for Melbourne to join head office. Pirie High School gains two new appointments, E M Bray and M J Juumes, approved by the Minister of Education.
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Alois
Kent
Pirie High School
Minister of Education
Mises E. M. Bray
M. J. Juumes
Mrs Pearce Dies In Adelaide City Woman Noted For Charity
Mrs Pearce died in Adelaide on Christmas Eve after a long residence in Hui and Murry Pearce and Lily Pearce were associated with the city. Mr Pearce worked for many years at five Spins. The couple lived on Harsiot street Gration for years. Mrs Pearce was known for her kindly charitable nature.
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Minty Pearce
Adeside
Lily
Murry Petree
Pearer
Pearve
Imeniy
Willipe
Harsiot Street
Gration
Pirle
Pearce
Quiet and orderly Christmas at Pirie with ample traffic
The Pirie district reports a calm festive period with near perfect weather, heavy road traffic managed by Sea Coast Motor Services, and large rail and bus arrivals from Adelaide and Whyalla. Shoppers faced coupon shortages though many spent freely on gifts, toys, and clothing while Poultry dinners and Red Cross charity events drew crowds at the town hall and hospital wards.
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Pinto
Yeas
Pirie
Shewinias
Adelaide
Pirie Junction
Lave
Fmm
Ta Whyalla Ray
Pirie Hospital
W.T. Taylor
Red Cross
King’s Christmas Message to United Nations
The message honors the Allied nations and soldiers serving away from home. It praises the United States, China, France, and other allies for their roles in the war effort, and expresses hope that Christmas 1942 may seed a new era of peace. The king speaks to children and families, urging courage and steadfastness, and notes unity among nations facing war.
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British Commonwealth and Empire
Alice
United States
America
Ansia
China
Tiope
North Africa
United Nations
Drunk and Disorderly Ends in Court Appearance
A disrupted scene ends with a defendant described as intoxicated and disorderly. The report notes a prior offense date and references a Custody hearing with minimal details on charges, location, and outcome, highlighting a contentious exchange and a legal proceeding.
Pirie Christmas Court Opens for Drunk Cases
The Pirie Police Court opened on Christmas Day to handle drunkenness cases. The Pirie Post Office boosted staff to meet the Christmas mail rush, and telegraphic business rose amid bush travel delays. Stores shut today and tomorrow with butchers and bakers resuming work tomorrow, while locals eye Port Adelaide Cup in the city and trotting races at Wayville.
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Pirie
Wayville
Girl Acquitted Of Murder After Nightmarish Shooting
The trial recounts Jo Ann Kiger firing three pistols into two bedrooms while claiming she believed an intruder attacked her family. Her mother Mary and Jo Ann described a nightmare frame, noting prior abuse and repeated psychotic episodes.
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Mary Miges
Yo Anns Manner
Jo Ano
Jo Aan
Holton
Jo Ann
Daddy
Furt
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Gorodok
Vitebsk
Neval
Marshalls
Almhansh Yheir Pulmo
Coral Hyne
Montpelier Street
Parkside
A.W.A
Mr. Davis
Mod
Hunton
C. L, Davis
Australian Workers’ Untos
E. Lillywhite
Solomontown
Piri Hospital
Maurice Jenkins
Gertrude Street
J. Wirmin Jenkins
Mrs. Pearce
Peej
Thierry
Wren
Mo. C. Wrighton
Prests Limited
Commonwealth
King
Enganis
France
Flav
Sete
Ant
His Majesty
the King
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