Bombing Raid on Brunswick Ravages City in Night Assault
The Royal Air Force Lancasters dropped about 2,000 tons of incendiary and high explosive bombs on Brunswick on Friday night. The city lay in flames with no gas or electricity as fires overwhelmed fire brigades. Fighter opposition was strong and German rocket planes defended the target. More attacks hit Magdeburg and Berlin as over 500 Allied planes reportedly operated over Germany with significant losses on both sides.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Lancasters
Brunswick
Brimswick
Magdeburg
Berlin
Germany
Way Open to Pinsk Short Cut to Berlin
Sunday report notes Moek’s fall opens path for Russian Army toward Pinsk in Poland, 190 miles away, described as a potential Berlin shortcut. Military experts caution against assuming rapid advance, citing German defenses and dangers from the Pripet Marshes as Russian spearheads push in various directions amid good weather.
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Londor
Moek
Pinsk
Poland
Berlin
Pripet
Panic in Italy and French advances near Cassino
London reports Italy in financial panic as the Fascist Council moves to seize privately owned securities. French troops push from Aegufondata occupying heights northeast of Cassino and near Sen Elia, closing on high ground east of the Rapido Valley.
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London
Twly
Fascist Council
Aegufondata
Cassino
Sen Elia
Rapido Valley
Russians Press in Poland as Central Sectors Break
Soviet forces push in central and southern Poland aiming at Vinnitsa and Rovno. They report advances toward Luninets railway junction and the Mosk-Pinsk line, threatening to cut German lines. Battle rages near Vinnytsia as Red Army drives west toward borders and key rail routes.
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Mosir
Sari
Luninets
Pinsk
Mosk
Rovno
Poland
Berdiciee
Ukraine
Vinnitsa
Bug River
Odewe-Warsaw
Vinnitss
Seuyela
Nikopal Armis
Cartridges for Producers Debate Rabbit Control Policy
E H D Russell MLYLR backed more cartridges for producers to fight rabbit pests. He praised J A Beasley’s release of five trillion cartridges for primary producers as a helps to slaughter rabbits. He urged recipients not to waste them and warned against selling or misusing the bags or car cases.
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J. A. Beasley
Russell
From Day to Day River Tides and Weather Notes
Summary of tides and weather figures with scattered readings. Mentions Nish Water M42 aa 1216 am Tuesday and Tow Water 38 pane Lighting-up Times. Includes daily temperatures: Thursday 104.8/53, Friday 108.1/66, Saturday 83/54. Contains miscellaneous codes and figures such as 9.2 and 6.20.
Petrol For Boats Aims At Commonwealth Fishing Access
D Russell MALR expressed elation at a petrol grant for motor launches. He argued Grey’s long coastline warrants the largest allotment and urged bestowners to treat petrol as a trust for travel to fishing grounds. A strict account of catches was suggested for ministerial review in three months.
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HL D. Russell
Grey
Russell
Months War on Rabbits Moves to February Drive
Pirie District Council pledges a district wide effort to destroy vermin with February set as the month for simultaneous rab bit control. The meeting notes rabbit abundance, road works, fence issues, and plans to involve landholders and RAAF access to service reserves.
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Pirie
Death of Frederick Groves shocks Pirie South streets
The body of Frederick James Groves aged 63 was found in parkland behind Pirie Technical School with a bullet wound to the head and a nearby revolver. A respected former jockey and waterfront clerk, Groves leaves a widow and daughter Mrs E Marriott of Adelaide. The discovery was made by M J Conlon and the body sent to the morgue.
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Frederick James Groves
Pirie South
Park Landa
Pirie Technical School
Groves
Memorial Oval
B.h.as. Excelsior
E. Marriott
Adelaide
Argentine Earthquake Injures Many in Buenos Aires
A violent earthquake in Buenos Aires Sunday injures many people. Rescue teams rush to affected zones as tremors disrupt homes and roads across the Argentine capital.
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Australian Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Pirie and District Personal Notices Update
Local notices report Mr E H D Russell leaving Pirie for Port Augusta today. Pilot-Officer L Willson of the RAAF spent the weekend with relatives in Pirie. Mrs L G Tassie visited Adelaide and returned to Pirie Friday night. Cpl Melv Reichelt returned to camp after leave at home. Mr and Mrs A H Rieschick have returned from holidays. Mrs T Powell returned to Pirie after a fortnight, including a Pirie Hospital stay. W McDonald of Solomontown is progressing. M O'Connor discharged from Pirie Hospital. R O Diamond remains in Pirie Hospital. Matt Pelham recovering at Pirie Hospital. suggests granulated slag for road top dressing as an alternative to gravel. Smelter management proposes more road material for general use, including Wandearah road. Clerk to investigate. caution advised against excessive use on roads to avoid hindering heavy pulling.
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Cocky’s Crossing
Port Broughton
Port Germein
Glasson
Napperby
Warnertown
W. G. Lawrie
Hundred
Howe
Warnertown Road
EH. House
Peterborough
Cr. Young
The
Enquirer
Wandearah
18 Die in Victoria Bushfires Highlight Trio in Hospital
Melbourne reports confirm 18 deaths from Victoria bushfires with seven others wounded or in shock. Burns and critical injuries are being treated in hospitals as officials assess the disaster's impact.
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Melbourne
Victoria
No Sign Of Two Missing Men
On Telowie Beach no trace has been found of Alfred Henry Elborough and William Francis Russell, both 40 and 29, missing since their fishing boat capsized six miles from Pirie. Five searchers comb mangroves daily. a box washed ashore held Russell's naval ID card, wallet, car papers, and fishing gear.
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Mpoday
Mesers
Alfred Henry Elborough
William Francis Russell
Pirie
Telowie
H. A. Yeatman
J. Hopkins
First Creek
Russell
Inlaw
Alex
Douglas Davies
Mr. Russell
Naval Patrol
Germein Resi
Trains Collide in Tunnel Near Leon
A collision between an express and a goods train in a tunnel near Leon, Gibraltar, caused at least 600 deaths and left hundreds of passengers trapped in burning carriages with rescue efforts hampered by the blaze.
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Gibraltar
Leon
Health service finally reaches remote Australian districts
The Minister for Health disclosed that fourteen doctors have been posted to rural districts lacking medical care. Salaries are funded by the Commonwealth Health Department, which also provides equipment, drugs, furnishings, and cars to support the service rollout.
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Anberra
Commonwealth Healthpartment
Pirie Party Returns Box After Boat Righted
The Pirie party took the box and its contents to the boat, which was righted at the week end and brought back to port yesterday morning. Davies were two of Mrs Elborough's daughters aged one and two years, with Elborough formerly in charge of Pirie Hospital.
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Pirie
Ites
Een Wah Ee Davies
Mrrs
Elborough
Epee
Pirie Hospital
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E. H. D. Russell
MLYLR
H. F. Wetch
Crs
Johns
Milne's Crossing
Lower Broughton
Dr. Young
Ferme
G. C. Goorletal
Drage
Goode
Dr. Welch
Commissioner of Public Works
RAAF
Young
Warner Town
Lawrie
P. R. Cunningham
Com
Fred Groves
MHR
Port Augusta
L. Willson
A.C. Willson
Alpha Terrace
L. G. Tassie
Florence Street
Cpl
Melv Reichelt
A.lf
Grey Terrace
A. H. Rieschick
W. McDonald
Solomontown
R. O. Diamond
Matt Pelham
Telowie Beach
Eugene
John D. Hoffmann
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