10 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1944
Page
1
Reported Russian forces seized Kirovgrad in a broader push as European pressures loom. The text suggests Germany would withhold reserves to the east unless the coast of Europe is secured, signaling a potential wider invasion scenario.
The Fifth Army fought Germans for two days in San Vittore and finally seized the village seven miles Cassino on the road to Rome. Progressive gains included seizing some heights as troops repelled counter-attacks.
An Admiralty report notes a British patrol in the North Sea area and mentions the capture of San Vittore, detailing actions by naval units and the tactical significance observed.
A Royal Navy patrol comprising the sloops Kite Starling Woodcock and Wild Goose sank two German submarines northwest of the Azores Islands. The actions occurred within an eight hour period during a mission recently authorized by Portugal near Atlantic waters.
In Italy the Fifth Army battles to seize three mountain peaks beyond San Vittore and remains within five miles of Cassino, facing heavy German fortifications blocking the route to the town.
A shed owned by Mr. M. E. Antonas at Henley Beach burned early this morning destroying about £200 in notes half a ton of potatoes 20 dozen bottles of aerated waters sacks and two tons of white wrapping paper. About £49 in silver was recovered. Senior Fireman J T Byrne, adjusting a standpipe, was run down by four motorcyclists and taken to hospital with internal injuries.
Mr E H D Russell MHR urges the Federal Government to include bicycle racks in new shelter sheds on Pirie wharfs. He notes bikes are left in the open, punctures rise in heat, and rubber is scarce, making tyre saving measures essential.
The Tennyson Medal for Leaving English was awarded to Ainslie Anderson from Presbyterian Girls' College. She is 17 and her parents live at Woolcunda Station in the Broken Hill district.
Since 1869 Heinz Pure Foods has built a world reputation for quality flavour and purity. The ad notes stock supply may vary but urges customers to rely on Heinz quality for a few pence and the trust between sellers and buyers that keeps commerce alive.
The Pirie Rowing Club and Pirie Yacht Club held the season’s second combined regatta on the river. Six crews raced in Invitation events. Whyalla crews joined in mixed and challenge races with brisk competition and light winds turning toward squalls downriver.
Mrs N Cooke won the dolphin event with the fastest time in Dolphin. The chit Wis adapted to the afternoon conditions and recorded an easy victory as boats started under light to moderate breeze.
A grass fire starting Saturday in the Clunes district scorched thousands of acres, destroyed Clunes Hospital, and left 15 homes burnt. Hospital patients were moved to safety and housing was arranged for the homeless.
The plan allows each adult 1 to 4 pounds of meat weekly, with a six-coupon daily cap starting Monday. Children under nine receive half ration. Each person can spend up to six coupons per week on meat, with adjustments based on value and coupon credit as explained by V Keane.
Four air force personnel were killed when a plane crashed last Thursday in Perth. The deceased are Wing-Commander C. C. Learmonth of Victoria, Flying-Officer G. G. Moore of Victoria, Pilot-Officer D. R. Cullen of Western Australia, and Fit. Sergeant F. Chidlow of Western Australia.
Mrs W M Pelham of Ellen Street Pirie died yesterday at age 73. Her body will be taken to Central Baptist Church for a 3 p.m. requiem service before burial at Pirie Cemetery. Mr J B Hoffman has returned home from holiday. MLA H D Russell will depart for Adelaide today for constituency business.
River tides show high water at 8 32 am and 9 21 pm with low at 2 53 pm. Evening lighting at 9 04 pm. Sunrise 6 12 am, sunset 6 34 pm. Next day sunrise 6 13 am. Temperatures expect Thursday high 97 and low 65, Friday high 104 and low 70.
The notice lists meat products exempt from coupons including eels calf and sheep parts and various meats. It also details half meat ration rights for children under nine as of June 13 1943 and requires ink diagonal lines in the child's ration book to validate half rations and coupon removals.
Mr E H D Russell MHR plans to probe using the freezing works at Port Lincoln to reduce calf losses on Eyre Peninsula. In Adelaide he will seek Produce Department consent to process more cattle especially calves, as thousands are killed yearly because transport to Adelaide is costly. He notes beef shortage talk underscoring the need to preserve calves.
Mili westerly winds pushed skippers to reel in fast canvas. Dolphin showed rivaly with a clean lead around the turn. A tight battle for third between J Messenger's Beryl and S Hurrell's heat ended with Beryl securing minor place as judges and officials note corrected times. Trophy donated by Mr Jim Richardson awaits winner.
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