German Flank Being Rolled Back In Belgium
American First Army tanks cut the St Vith Laroche road, a key German supply route, advancing about two miles with a five mile gain at the Ardennes front. Rendeux was captured in heavy fighting, an army spokesman called the day quite successful.
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Belgium
St Vith-Laroche
First Army
Ooleigne
St. Vith-Laroche
Mai
Ardennes Salient
Reuter
von Runstedt
Rendeux
Post Sensational Change of War Command in Europe
Field Marshal Montgomery has taken complete command of the northern flank of the German salient in Belgium since December 17. He now leads the British Second Army the Canadian First United States First and Ninth Armies. The shift follows a rapid decision after a major German breakthrough as Montgomery immediately halted the German advance at Dinant and secured the River Meuse. The New York Times notes potential U.S troop discontent but asserts Americans will follow a commander who knows his business.
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London
Montgomery
Belgium
United States
United Press
Dinant
Meuse
Yam
New York Times
U.S
Sicily
Italy
France
North Africa
Luzon Landing Forecast and Allied Movements
Reported Allied actions around Luzon include bombardment of coastal areas and sightings of large convoys west of Luzon Panay and Negros. Gen MacArthur notes proceeded advances while British troops reentered northern Manila suburbs amid civilian turmoil.
British experience in Greece shocks insurgent Eles troops
In Athens and Piraeus British forces report fearsome insurgent Eles troops as they confront ongoing bomb threats. The tense brief notes heightened vigilance and concern among local authorities and foreign observers amid clashes and bombardments.
Unclear Attack Report Hits Kyushu Aircraft Plant
An air attack targeted a Kyushu Island aircraft plant in Japan and involved heavy cloud cover and precision tools. Details are sparse and the exact outcomes could not be observed.
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Washington
Aubstulstal
Omura
Japan
Kyushu
British Planes Strike Ceylon Targets From Carrier
British carrier aircraft attacked targets in Ceylon yesterday during the fortnightly operations. The principal target was Pangkalan-Bran don on the northeast coast, a major oil producing centre currently associated with Japanese interests.
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Kandy
Ceylon
Pangkalan-Brandon
Jama
US raids on Formosa and Okinawa destroy hundreds of planes
U S planes swept through Formosa and Okinawa and along the China coast to Hong Kong, destroying 148 enemy aircraft in air battles and 148 more on the ground. The two day operation also sank 27 cargo vessels and damaged 52 others, with 32 planes shot down in air combat and 60 plus damaged.
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New York
United States Navy
Fonness
Okinawa Islands
Hong Kong
Last Struggle for Budapest in World War II
London dispatch describes the final battle for Budapest with Soviet forces advancing despite heavy fires set by Germans and Hungarians. German reinforcements flood the sector south of the Danube as the city endures intense bombardment and combat.
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London
Budapest
Hungary
Ukraiian
Iev
Buapest
Associated Press
Danube
Hats Off to Pirie Ladies
Mrs A Sjustrom led the Virie anti of Fighting Forces Comforts Fund sending 400 poultry items to Butting Forces on Christmas Day in Pirie. A letter from Mr WF Mavis of the Volice Dipartanel expresses appreciation for the support and the boys’ heartfelt thanks to the Port Me group for their generosity this festive season.
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A. Sjustrom
Virie Anit
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Pirie
WF Mavis
Volice Dipartanel
Perihy Wester
Australia
Money must come from loans says McEwen
Australia is urged to fund war needs with loans not taxes. Deputy Leader McEwen accuses government of reckless commitments, arguing millions are not readily available amid drought and housing shortages. He warns of a socialist state, while Labour supports wartime finance strategies.
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McEwen
M.H.R
He Austufin
Hee Ministep
Peojte
Labor Party
Elernl
Suranges
Mr. MrEwen
Miners Push Plans for Postwar Coalfield Reform
The Miners Federation in Sydney calls for full nationalisation of all coal mines as the key demand at the upcoming inquiry into the industry. They also seek ensured continued work after the war, improved living standards, secondary industries on the coalfields, regular medicals, timely housing, and to study the child mind impact of industrial unrest with teachers.
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Sydney
Miners’ Federation
Cofields
Bed in Flames Leaves Man Critical in Kalgoorlie Hospital
Alfred Firth Gook aged 82 woke in his Broad Aprey camp to find his bed and camp in flames. He escaped about 250 yards to another camp and was badly burned on head, body and limbs. He is in Kalgoorlie Hospital in a critical condition. Gook, who is deaf, told police he believes he extinguished the girl before going to bed but is uncertain.
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Perth
Alfred Firth Gook
Broad Aprey
Mantes
Kalgoorlie
Cook
A N A N G Airways Merger Question Raised In Australia
Melbourne Sunday letters urge Guinea Airways shareholders to vote against the proposed merger with Australian National Airways. Mr AM Ansett, president of Ansett Airways, holds 100 Guinea Airways shares and backs a recently issued circular by Donald Reid, a former large Guinea Airways holder. The note cites concerns over price, rent, and postwar profits, and mentions a meeting of shareholders to be held.
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Melbourne
Ansett
Sharholders
Guinea Airway Ltd
Australian National Airways
Ansett Airways
I Guineas Airways
Ciienlal
Donald Reid
Guinea Airways
New Guinea
Finlay
Weather Forecast Preview with Winds and Dust Storms
Ahead of unsettled areas a warm front dominates with northerly winds. Dust storms are expected later followed by a shift to cool westerly to southwesterly winds. Official forecast issued for 9 p.m.
Solomontown Ward Plebiscite Nominating Candidates
Nominations closed for the Solomontown Ward plebiscite to select Labor candidates for the ensuing election. Aspirants named include Arthur L Astie Pointon Jol Leslie Williams and William Atkinson with W H Threadgold as returning officer.
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Labor
Solomontown
Pire Town
de Kuss
Arthur Lastie Pointon
Wood Street
Jol Leslie Williams
Tine Chain Road
William Atkinson
Warnertowin Road
W.H Threadgold
Tight finish in road race nets close results
In a tight road race finish Haber Reielt and J McLaughlin battled to seconds apart times. Lionel Knibbs on leave from the air force led the field with strong conditions while E Bairstow set fastest time at 20 minutes 7 seconds.
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Haber Reielt
Laughti
Svaih Ug
Huey
al Lucel
Lionel
Sandy) Knibbs
Air Force
Breichelt
Reighelt
J McLaughlin
E. Bairstow
Ser
River Murray harvest workers housed by growers
Most of the 1,500 workers needed to assist River Murray growers with their vine fruit harvest this year will be housed and fed by individual growers.
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River Murray
Century Exceeded Yesterday at Pule Post Office
The report states maximum winds and temperature yesterday at Pule Post Office at four o'clock. A hot day brought dust haze over the town and a heavy sky. Adelaide's highest shade temperature reached 995 dags, with Cook and Ceduns posting the state's top readings at 108 days.
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Pule
Adelaide
Cook and
Ceduns
Maynard Cole Breaks Both Wrists Diving At Wallaroo
Maynard Cole aged 13 son of Mr and Mrs Reg Cole of Kadina formerly Pirie broke both wrists while diving from Wallaroo jetty into the bathing pool. Lifesaver Harry Ladner assisted him to Wallaroo Hospital. He hoped to play cricket for Port Pirie Juniors and has been a steady slow bowler in Yorke Peninsula matches.
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Wallaroo
Maynard Cole
Reg Cole
Kadina
Pirie
Harry Ladner
Wallaroo Kfesaver
Lad
Wallaroo Hospital
Maynard
Port Pirie Juniors
Yorke Peninsula
Flight-Sur Kinsman Improves After Pirie Air Crash
North Perth resident Mervyn John Kinsman, injured in a recent air crash near Pirie, has been taken off the serious list and is in Pirie Hospital. Mary Naismith of Jamestown admitted to the medical ward. J Lem moved from surgical ward at Pirie Hospital. Labor Party secretary GH Share visited Adelaide. EH D Russell touring Yorke and Byre Peninsulas before returning to Pirie. Ben Nicholly visited Pirie. P W McDonald, former Port Augusta Primary headmaster, transferred. M Wilkinson, ex Commonwealth Railways welfare officer, connected with St John Ambulance and Methodist Church. Marine Annekey of Solomon left Saturday for two weeks in Adelaide.
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Sur Mervyn John Kinsman
North Perth
Pirie
Pirie Hospital
GH Share Gevretary
Australian Labor Party
Adelaide
D. Russell
Resent
Byre Peninsula
Yorke Peninsula
Hte
Ben
Nicholly
PW. McDonald
Port Augusta
Mic AO
Neilx
Thedew
Wilkinson
Commonwealth Railways
Augusta
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Methodist’ Church
Rene
Dios Marine Annekey
Solomon
Hoon
River Tides and Temperatures Report
Daily tide data shows today high water at 121 pan and low at 612 am and 637 pm with tomorrow highs at 157 am and 123 pang dodging. Lighting-up times list this evening at 4. Local temps read yesterday maximum 1015 and minimum 67, with Saturday max 925 and Friday max 78 and min 62.
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Pang
Amis Td
Pam
Associated Smelters Bowls Results and Tie Schedule
Seven prosser shield matches headline a day of play at Associated Smelters Bowling Club greens with results listing players such as L Brandt and G Webster, 27 18, and 20 16 wins. Evening ties include three handicap singles matchups and multiple championship pairings led by R Tucker versus L Swift.
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Prosser
Associated Smelters Bowlin Club Greens
L. Brandt
Dg. Webster
W. Giles
D. D. Brakenridge
W. Meadows
T. Richards
G. Dawson
C. Mullighan
B. Short
T. Coupe
R Tucker
L. Swift
W. Bowoher
H. Young
A. Schwarty Y. Robinson
W. Brown
A. Davies
G. Hexgie
A. G. McInerney
R. Scrutton
W. Meadow
J. Charles
Train Derailment Near Warnertown Halts Main Line
A Friday derailment near Warnertown on the narrow gauge line toward Pirie caused nine cars to leave the rails after sleepers broke over 200 yards. The front section dipped into an embankment with several trucks capsizing and oil tanks thrown clear. A major deviation was laid by hand through the night by crews from Pirie Peterborough and nearby towns to restore operations, with full line restoration expected to take over a week.
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Glaistone
Pirie
Warnurtown
J. Christie
Berridge
Broken Hill
Oodlawirra
Furze & Son
Peterborough
Ellen Street
Pirie Yards
Broker’ Hill
Cockburn
Breke
Pris
Rogers
Yougala
Jamestown
Caltowie
Glidstone
Crystal Brook
Warnertown
Vandalism Reported At Clare Across Several Sites
One night last week Clare saw widespread damage described as serious and wanton. At Soldiers' Memorial Park Mr WG Balinton notes damage. high school coin barrels were rolled and tar spilled. a 1490 gallon water tank emptied. a 1300 gallon tank at Stanley Grain and Chaff Stores drained. church seating toppled. Bain Rotunda railings damaged and seats uprooted.
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Clare
Clare Soldiers’ Memorial Park
WG. Balinton
High School
Stanley Grain and Chaff
Baptist Church
Bain Rotunda
Brest
Shavenhaul
Infectious Disease Rates Fall in State Fortnight
The Central Board of Health weekly bulletin for the period ended December 80 shows a decline in infectious disease cases with 114 total and seven diphtheria, the lowest diphtheria figure in months. Measles led with 51 cases and scarlet fever 39. Pirie district added three measles. Six deaths occurred from infectious diseases, five from tuberculosis and one from measles in Anguston. seven new TB cases were reported.
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Central Board of Health
Pirie District
Anguston
Drought Relief Plans Discussed by Northern Farmers
Farmers at Pirie debated Western drought relief administration. They urged Mr G Jenkins to meet a Northern Areas deputation, with MP J A Lyons pressing in Adelaide. Proposals cited: 12 shillings per acre for all failed crops and 6 shillings for land with any benefit, regardless of overall failure, asking for uniform 12s relief on land that produced marketable but failed crops.
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Pirie
Tt Tor
Adelaide
Railways earnings drop in December ten-day period
The Railways Commissioner’s Office in Adelaide reports approximate railway earnings for the ten days ending December 31 totaled £11947, down from the corresponding period of the prior year by £39560, reflecting a decline in revenue.
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Railways Commissioner's Office
Adelaide
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Leyte
Lingayen Gulf
Earley
Panay
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Gem, Bombs
Oses Again
Greece
Athens
Pirseus
Eles
Formosa
Okinawa
F.F.C.F
Mr. McEwen
Elizabeth
A.N.A
N.G. Airways
Mary Naismith
J. Lem
Pirie Pirie Hospita
Holland
Tomocowi
Associated Smelters
Peterborougly
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