Trials of Shirouzu unit guards at Ambon camp
The Ambon prisoner of war camp case opens with Capt John Williams condemning a pattern of brutality and neglect. Nineteen officers are charged for ill treating POWs as Allied forces faced near victory in 1945. Only 139 Australians and several Dutch and Indonesians survived regaining, with many dead from malnutrition and mistreatment.
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Ambon
WBS
Tantoel
John Williams
Newcastle
Shirouzu
Williams
21St Battalion
Hainan
Tuntoel
Indonesians Eager To Co operate With Alles
Batavia reports negotiations between Allied Command and the Indonesian Republican Government about using military police to evacuate European and Eurasian civilians, internees, and Japanese workers. An official party led by Dr Soekomo will tour eastern and central Java to advance high priority tasks and demonstrate willingness to cooperate with British and Dutch authorities.
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Batavia
Java
South-East Asia
Sochumo
Spain Ready For Civil War
NEW YORK Thursday Serios Juss Giral premier of the exiled Spanish Republican Government said the outcome of the British American French conference in Paris on the Spanish situation may determine whether another civil war will break out in Spain. He warned that if other powers do not support a legally constituted government, revolutionary methods might be necessary. He said they do not desire civil war but will take extreme steps to overthrow Franco if needed. The exile government is in daily contact with the underground movement and is prepared to signal an uprising at a moment's notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Serios
Franco
Nurse of Princesses Knight Dies in London Obituary
London report states Mrs. Alua Cooper Knight, nurse to Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, died yesterday. An obituary approved by Queen Elizabeth cited 45 years as a devoted aide and beloved friend to the Queen, the princesses, and the Bowes-Lyon and Elphinstone families. She was a spinster but held the courtesy title Mrs as a senior royal domestic staff member.
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London
Alua Cooper Knight
Elizabeth
Margaret
Elzabeth
Buckingham Palace
Cigarettes Worth 2250 Stolen From Freighter Fort Island
Customs officers at Geelong found 2 24 packets of American cigarettes missing from the Fort Island's sealed storeroom before departure for Pirie. A crew member allegedly confessed to breaking the seal and disposing of the cigarettes, with four 10 000 count tins opened. The investigation expanded as the ship tied up at Vine, and police questioned six seamen. The value of the missing items was about 2250, and authorities noted such cigarettes are now sought as antiques by collectors.
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Fort Island
Geelong
Victoria
Pirie
Vine
Plein Lad
Pirie Pathe
Anwerea
Officis
Guelume
Ishinis Willidals
Sis
Thade
Irene Ur
Blecher
Focal Police
Ahiel
Aventis
Viyarel
Sunil Australia
Man Drowned Off Glenelg in Squall
In Adelaide the small fishing boat capsized off Glenelg this morning. Harry at Pledge of Black Forest is believed drowned. Survivors include William Gowing 46 of Sturt, Grange and Percy J Egan 58 of Waterloo Street Glenelg. Egan was admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Two Pirie Swimming Victories At Wallaroo
At Wallaroo on New Year’s Day Pirie swimmers dominated. WP Roberts won the 100 yards open handicap with T Brustolin second, while Mavis McManus and Val Grocke took first and second in a diving event. Other results include open and under-16 handicaps for boys and girls, with competitors from Pirie Port Augusta Wallaroo Olympic and Crystal Pool clubs.
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Wallaroo
Piricans
SONS OF THE SEA HONORED AT PIRIE DINNER
Commander Mackenzie and H.M.A.S. Pirie officers were honored at a Royal Exchange Hotel dinner hosted by Pirie Professional and Businessmen's Club. Local officials and dignitaries praised the Royal Australian Navy's wartime work and noted ship contributions during island hops and Java Sea stand.
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Puzine
Royal Australian Navy
Royal Exchange Hotel
K. MacKenzie
H.M.A.S. Pirie
Pirie Professional and Businessmen's Club
Tassie
W. HO Threadgold
J Hls. Leahey
AW. Csl
Davis
Joe, Jewell
DAC
Oficer
Bivie Air Seliul i
Saph T Gatuble Catheer
Pie Swine Campi
ALC Ball
Pine Yacht
V'Lubi
Caluan
Hirt Chamber of Commerce
Db McMahon
Tussie
Pine
Hug
42 Years Without Loss of Shift Nunan’s Remarkable Record
Francis Charley Nunan born in Pirie died in Adelaide at 73. He served with Broked Hill Proprietary Company in Broken Hill Iron Knob and Whyalla, never missing a shift in 42 years. He rose from fitter’s assistant to boiler supervisor, transferred during mine closures, and retired to Whyalla. He was known in Pirie and Port Augusta and joked about a gold watch set to the Broken Hill clock.
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Whyalla
Francis Charley Nunan
Pirie
Adelaide
Broked Hill Proprietary Company
Broken Hill Iron Knob
Whyalls
Charlie” Nunan
Prests Bros
Broken’ Hill
Proprietary ‘Company
Iron Knob
Broken Hill
Port Augusta
Nupan
Steelworks Strikes and Industrial Commission Delay
Sydney reports today on decisions by the State Industrial Commission that are expected to influence ongoing strikes at the Newcastle and Port Kembla steel works. The commission urged employers and workers to act reasonably, postponed action on registration requests, and left open the issue of Parker’s dismissal amid a tense industrial dispute.
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Sydney
State Industrial Commission
Newcastle
Port Kembla
Anondey
Parker
Jesius
Unun
Pegusty
Negewetly
Important Cabinet Meeting Targets Industry Growth in Australia
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government weighing relief from double taxation on British exports to aid manufacturing development. The January 27 cabinet meeting will discuss the Bretton Woods Agreement not yet signed and the social services scheme, challenged by the High Court.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Australia
Weather notes and forecasts from a historical timetable
A fragmented clipping lists temperatures from yesterday, forecasts for the South Coast and Lower South East, and cooler, squally winds. It includes regional readings for Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart and lunar phase dates. Also shows coupons for meat tea sugar and children's books with January validity dates.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Pirie
Food Fund Surpasses £800 Amid Red Cross Appeals
Pirie Red Cross fund drive climbs from £675 to £800 with £121 39 pledged. Donations to the Food Fund will be received at the town hall and Recorder Office for immediate acknowledgment as the appeal continues to aid Britain.
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Britain
Pirie
Virie Red Cross
Food For Britain Appeal Aids War Effort Delays Cited
The notice outlines a Food For Britain appeal with references to shipments, water levels, and port arrivals. It notes dates and names of agents and steamship lines involved in distributing provisions, with scheduled sailings and notices of arrivals from Piet recall and Port Sle aide. Primary figures include vessels like Steamship Co and Husar lines, plus agents Mowat Maus and others.
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Mowat
Maus
General Amiss Velaids Steamship
Aihaliy Vuestlay
Vileaidie Steamship Ca
Lad Lin
Port Sleaide
Toad Concentrates
Muscard Smith Itd
Pie Sale and Refreshment Fund Event Details
Fragmentary notice from a historical newspaper item describes a building fund drive with a pie sale and beverages. It references a meeting, a hotel, a collection bus, and a swing competition. Names, dates, and locations are incomplete but suggest a local fundraising event.
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Wenniryheded Shai
Barri
Personal Misi M Cofins Pianos Kept For Repairs
Misi M Cofins a piano tuner and repairman has completed rereviting the pianos on the East West fine forte Commonwealth Railways and can now accept any tuning and repairs. Hospital notes list several admissions and discharges including G FC Strachan of Cuttell Sweet and a patient from International Hotel.
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Misi M Cofins
Commonwealth Railways
Florence 'S
RAP in Java Rescue Efforts Amid War's Aftermath
Wing Commander Charles Gardner reports RAP.WJI and AMPAVT operations in Java aiding prisoners of war and internees. Parachute drops, evacuations, and medical aid reach 8,000 people in Hoistin, Tadia, and Australia while chaos in Java includes looting and mass displacements. British forces coordinate with Indonesian elements to restore order as 700,000 refugees surge through the region.
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Charles Gardner
Java
Posiue
Ampavt
Sout-East Asia
Jesus
W.L
Hoitsin
Tadia
Australia
Midaya
Arkaba Cargoes for Smelters and Ports Around Adelaide
Arkaba expected to sail from Port Adelaide with 2300 tons of light diesels and concentrates for Broken Hill and Port Kembla, loading 18 luis of lead for Sydney and a copper matte shipment. The Freighter Vort Island and the motorship Scot were observed at the wharf, with delays due to mooring lines and heat.
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Adélaide
Arkaba
Port
Railway Wharf
Port Adelaide
Ral Dock
Monuay
The One That Got Away Brawl Ends With Fines
In Florence witnesses two Greek men Elofetheris Zacharias and Athanasos were fined after a street brawl outside Omonia Club. Police intervened as brothers Demetrius Zacharias and others were swept into the disturbance. An officer restrained participants while Athanasos and Zacharias faced charges for hindering police.
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Koluy Athanasos
Florence
Work
Blofetharis
Ius Zacharia
Gorntch
Elofetheris Zacharia
Athanasos
Omonia Club
Wehr
Elofetherts
Zachar
Demetrius Zagharia
Det
J. Sleeer Secuter
Atanasoe
Welcome to Officers and Crew of Corvette Pirie at Whyalla
The HMAS Pirie corvette, built at Whyalla from Iron Knob ore, arrived from Port Adelaide via Wallaroo and docked at Barrier Wharf. A crowd of about 400 greeted Lieut Commander Kenneth Mackenzie and officers, who were welcomed by Mayor Threadgold and town officials. The ship’s visit showcased Whyalla’s naval ties, with ceremonies, a public reception at Whyalla Institute, and plans for a public inspection of the vessel.
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RAAF
Harbors Board
Remet Tarparke
Pirie
Kenneth Mackenzie
Pirie Harbor
Port Adelaide
Wallaroo
Barrier Wharf
Whyalls
Ncborage
G. N. Baker
Commandes MarKeuic
Throwdford
S. Lawhey
Balas
Excelsior Bund
Licit
Davkson
Ellen
Mary-Elle Suvats
Carey Twig
Mr. Threadgold
MacKenzie
Benall
Thig Lown
Thredugeld
Umid
MacKanzie Umdhe Elvic
Tlager
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
A. Dalziel
G. Lewthwaite
C. Anderson
Whyalla
Returned Servicemen’s League
A. D. Williams
Whyalla Institute
Ryan
Citzens
Corvette
Ant
KR Loveday
Atte
Mg. Ryan
Hwy
Mock War at Whyalla Night of Fireworks and Welcome
Whyalla staged a mock war with star shells rockets and figures firing from a corvette at the blast furnace wharf. The vessel arrived at 11 am to a cheerful reception by Whyalla Citizens' Band and town officials including C Lo Ryan and R T Klean.
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Whyalla
Temas
Child's Fingers Caught In Farm Machinery
Dudley Hoss Angel two years old son of Mr and Mrs A W Angel of War netown had three fingers of his left hand badly lacerated when they were caught in machinery at the farm The child was brought to Pirle and admitted to the children's ward of the hospital.
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Dudley Hoss Angel
A.W. Angel
Warnetown
Pirle
Whyalla Hospital Births Hit Five-Year Total
Whyalla Hospital has recorded 1 535 births in five years with Matron G Jacobs and Sister Kelly overseeing maternity. A 330 birth day set a five year high, while the town retains the nation’s highest birthrate of about 40 per 100 population, twice Australia's average.
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Whyalla
G Jacobs
Kelly
Australia
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Alles
Spain
Glenelg
Hoopers
N Street
Sons OF the Sea
Vlairmay
Edelline
Wien
Java Sea
Tokio
Willams
PHE
Sant
Saas
Cdi
Amd
Artus
Advan
Forgan
Laval
Dawny Hiv
Sehamen
ES. Buddy
Mur
Hose
Cony
Oval
F. C. Nunan
Steelworks
Suresses
Masumuti
Weuluieslay
Bayan
Abbots Langley
Pirie Red Cross
Shipping News
Food For Britain Appeal
Louw Water
Suyday
Asw
Slam
Ker Anith & Co, Ltd
Veo Gi Burk
Auguste Loud Boer
Fed
Coyper
Howard Pui
Pirie Rael Crows
Tabor
Tial Abul
Chess Cape
Ajith Yin Pont Adelaide
Oversia
Essels
Tomas Pinte, Barve Whart
Kure
Isluk Raibyay Wart
R.8.l. Building Fund
G. FC Strachan
Cuttell Sweet
Pitie Gouth
Pivie Hospital
A Davies
S. Turner
Atrevairman
A. A. Pollard
Pirie Aiy School
RAAB
B. McDougall
International Hotel
WJI
RAP
Tee
Lisurder
South- East Asia Command
Louis Mountbatten
Austrellang
B.a.pav.i
Theuland
Jylie
Admiral Mountbatten
Kandy
Ceylon
Singapore
Pirie Streets
Min
Lowe Full
Sonitary Elmervas
Buledny
Commuander MacKenaig
Russell
Mubh
Adh
M.S. Leake
Aldtte
K. Davis
G. Dey
Middleton
Teellings
Bisie
Ginerintay
Meinbers
Ebrvelle
Mey
Sun
Ste
Uro Bay
Australis
Euter
Beny
Farry
New Guinea
Wallis
Goodenough Island
Saing
Tanijles
Chie
Gy Reynulils
Ee Stip
Ly Whyalla
Austali
Wiley
Windown
Uurgel
Gulf
Whatley
Whyalla Hospital
Prests Limited
Jens
Mr A. Ae
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