Klisura Capture Signals Greek Break in Italian Line
London reports Klisura's fall as the key Greek victory since the Albanian campaign began. The loss exposes the Italian left flank from Premeti to Valona, with Tepelena likely to fall soon. About 500 prisoners, including 20 officers, were taken along with guns, tanks, mortars, and equipment. Greek aircraft, in good order, supported the advance towards Valona and Berat.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Klisura
Premeti
Valona
Tepelena
Athens
Berat
Elbasan
Artillery Duel at Tobruk Intensifies in Libya
London reports progress of Sunday operations in Libya with an escalating artillery duel at Tobruk as British guns advance. Italian forces fall back from Klisura amid snow and blizzards, while Greeks push on through southern Albania and the Klisura sector, with air forces active and unresolved front-line conditions.
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London
Libya
Tobruk
RAF
Wallan
Marabal Graziani
Bardia
Frasheri
Klisura
Elisura
Klisora
Stenga
Yugoslavia
Malichika
Skumbi
Times
Tepelena
Bonus Pay Controversy Strikes Trades Council Action
Mr A B Thompson reports that Pope Products Ltd paid bonuses for three years and executives cannot agree on its propriety. Workers favor continuation, many not in unions. Discussion on stopping the system leads to action via Amalgamated Society of Engineers and Australian Society of Engineers. Resolution bans overtime by engineers and withholds further skilled labor.
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A. B. Thompson
Pope
Thompson
F. James
N. Maclean
Pope Products
Mope
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Australian Society of Engineers
Shunter Decapitated at Sydney Yard Collision
Sunday at the colliery yard William Gollan the shunter hunted with Driver Herbert Difford and Fireman John Sneddon. A light engine pushed 16 wagons some loaded and Gollan rode the front. The engine failed to see his light and stopped. He was found under the train having been run over by the first wagon and subsequently passed over by the rest.
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Sydney
William Gollan
Herbert Difford
John Sneddon
Gollan
Local Acknowledgments and Staff Movements Listed
Personal notes list Premier Mr T Playford and others traveling, with sightings of A K W Ward on the Westbound trans Australian train. Entries note leave dates for Constable C A Rundle and P H Edwards, staff changes at Whyalla and Pirie Hospital board appointments, plus holiday reports from F Williams, R Welsby and Rhonda Bowley's family.
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A. K. W. Ward
Rhonda
Messrs
F. Williams
R. Welsby
East Cricket Club
Adelaide
Pirie Hospital
Eugene Thomas Cornis
Charles Leonard Davis
Frederick Cecil Daws
Carl August Degenhardt
George Dey
Keith Henry Heaslip
James Firmin Jenkins
Building Award for BHP and Pirie Hospital Progress
Court order by consent notes satisfactory progress in Pirie Hospital children ward. Eight year old Norman Oaklands, son of Mr and Mrs Les Oaklands of Solomontown, fractured skull from a fall at Solomontown Beach. Several patients including Mr J H Mitchell and overseas seamen Odvar Jensen and Hans Halvorsen recover in the medical ward.
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Pirie Hospital
Norman
Les Oaklands
Marriott Street
Solomontown
Solomontown Beach
A. Con
Donelly
Mosrs
Odvar Jensen
Hans Halvorsen
Pirie Hospiel Sorpied Ardam I
Cool Chan Passes Quickly Amid Warm Pirie Weekend
A brief cool change moved through Pirie but failed to register on the day. Morning mild and afternoon warmer conditions followed after a sultry previous day with the thermometer well above normal. The report notes the change was not strong enough to alter the heat.
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Pirie
Prisoners and War Material From Fall of Bardia
British reports from Cairo say about 45,000 enemy soldiers were captured as Bardia fell, with 530 guns 130 tanks and 700 transport lorries captured. The tally reflects an increase of nearly 10,000 prisoners since initial figures.
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London
Cairo
Bardia
Bardig
British bases for America deal outlined in Newfoundland
Great Britain and the United States reach a provisional agreement on the allocation of eight air and naval bases to American use in Newfoundland and the West Indies. The bases will be leased for 29 years.
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Great Britain
United Save
America
Newfoundland
West Indies
War Expected to Spread Across Regions
A predicted widening of the conflict is noted with dates withheld by Dr. Goebbels. Dr. Dalton, British Economic Warfare Minister, says war will intensify in the coming months with economic measures coordinated by his department with the navy and the RAF.
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Goebbels
Dalton
Perhays
Sater
Navy
RAF
Unclear Weather and Local Scene Amid Weekend Events
Readings show yesterday's max 925 and 69 degree minimum by 8 30 am. Saturday's max reached 95 4 with a 30 degree mark during the weekend. A 954 reading appeared on Saturday along with Beach meals nearby. A larger crowd than usual gathered at the aggregate swimming event held at Federal Dock in the afternoon.
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Gee
Usial
Federal Dock
Whyalla Ironworkers demand removal of President Kelly
Whyalla ironworkers press Premier Playford to overrule Industrial Court President Kelly over the J C McLean dismissal. Deputation claims misquoting and bias, seeks Kelly’s removal and a re investigation, warning the court's reputation and industrial peace are at stake. Premier refuses action, urging faith in the judiciary.
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Whyalla
Recorder
T. Playford
Mr. Playford
Kelly
Industrial Court
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
J.C. McLean
Federated Ironworkers’ Association
Messrs
A. E. Whelan
C. Henry
W. Hill
Pirie
Whelan
Playford
Ms. l
McLean
Walter Duncan
B.H.P. House
40 on Gulf Trip
Sullivan leads crew in Gulf trip with notable performance. Team captains cited for steady defense and timely scoring. Officials praise coordinated effort and strategic pacing across four quarters.
British Patrols Active In Africa
British military patrols remain active in Africa with ongoing operations and coordinated efforts reported. Details indicate continued deployments and observed engagements as part of broader regional security actions.
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Africa
Contradiction of Rumor About Whyalla Leader
State Federation president A E Whelan rejected a circulating rumor that J C McLean had only three months in Whyalla. Whelan stated McLean has spent several years in Whyalla and has worked for Broken Hill Proprietary Company throughout that period.
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A. E. Whelan
Federated Ironworkers’ Association
J. C. McLean
Whyalla
McLean
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Mr. Whelan
Dissent Over Re-Patriation Act Revisions Saddens Soldiers
Returned soldiers criticize amendments to the Re-Patriation Act at the war’s start. The point of contention is the requirement that death or injury be directly attributable to service for pension eligibility. A case tests the act as a soldier on leave dies in a military lorry accident.
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Sydney
Near East
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Pimlott
Homr
W. J. Pimlott Ltd
Alexander and
Florence Streets
Port
Albania
Trades Council
Shunter
Bis Walese
Thisatn
Broken Hill
C. A. Rundle
Lachie Melville
P. H. Edwards
BHP
Jack Johnston
Seventh Street
Pirie West
Cpl
A. Dreney
Fourth Garrison Battalion
Hatter Scoge & Arteta
Wael
Association
J. H. Mitchell
Lake View
Pad Star, Limited
the Terrace
Pole West
J. H. Thorne
Newcastle
G. Pilgrim
T Albert Solomantows
Medica
Chan
Pike
Kellys
Deputation
Gulf Town
Sullivan
Mr. McLean
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