Russians Close To Rovno In Ilmen Lake Battle Report
Russian forces are within 13 miles of Rovno and eight miles of Sokolniki as Moscow reports show the German front near Leningrad under pressure. The Vinnitsa battle leans toward the Russians with reports of major Axis losses and diverging fronts across the region.
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Rovno Lake
Ilmen
London
Rovno
Sokolniki
Moscow
Reuter
Horyn
Vinnitsa
Leningrad
Paris
Lake Ladoga
Lake Ulmen
Navy in Action in Pacific Operations 1943 Report
Canberra reports Allied naval actions under Admiral Kin Kei aid with US and Australian forces. Destroyers Warramanga Armatu Warramitga Arunta and cruisers Australia Shropshire participated in bombardments near Gasmata on November 29 1943 and in December 15 landings at Arawe New Britain. War Faminga and Arunta also supported Cape Gloucester Saidor operations.
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Canberra
Kinkeaid
United States
MacArthur
N. J. C. Makin
Warramanga
Armatu
Gasmata
Australia
Shropshire
Warramitga
Arunta
Arawe
New Britain
HALAS
Westralia
Cape Gloucester
Faminga
Saidor
Shuttle bombing for Germany threat of American leader
Gen Arnold, chief of the United States Army Air Forces, said in Philadelphia that Allied gains in Italy and the Soviet advance in the east make shuttle bombing of Germany imminent. Bombers would depart from Italy, strike German-occupied targets, land in Russia for fuel and munitions, then launch a second bombing run back to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
United States Army Air Force
Italy
Germany
Russia
Churchill Returns to Britain Amid Illness Recovery
In London on a Tuesday, Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrived after recuperating in the East. He visited the House of Commons where he was warmly greeted and indicated plans to address the war, including Italy, but sought flexibility on the timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winston Churchill
Britain
Arrivig
Cummons
Italy
Australia and New Zealand Form Mutual Co Operation Pact
Australia and New Zealand governments concluded a pact of mutual cooperation on common interests at a conference. They agreed not to commit themselves elsewhere without reference to the other, to consult continuously, and to act jointly on South and South-West Pacific issues including territory control native welfare and communications. Both will seek representation on any international armistice enforcement committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
New Zealand
Australia
South
South-West Pacific
Copper policy questioned at Mount Isa meeting
Brisbane reports at a shareholders gathering Mr Julius Kruttschnitt criticized wartime copper policy. He said the development programme aimed to make Australia self sufficient in war metals but after operations began a copper surplus emerged. He questioned whether government action sought to liquidate copper stocks and doubted postwar plans.
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Julius Kruttschnitt
Australia
Mount Isa
From Day to Day River Tides and Temperature Report
Daily river tide and weather notes list high water at 13.36 p.m. and 6.5 p.m. with local temperatures Sunday to Monday showing highs of 82 and 80 and lows of 55 and 31. Evening lighting and sunrise sunset times are inconsistently formatted but indicate typical seasonal patterns.
Adelaide items include surgery, birthdays, and local notices
Little Maura Virgin of Adelaide is in Pirie Hospital recovering from appendicitis after a Saturday admission. Miss Shirley Zubrinich celebrated her twenty-fifth birthday with a home gathering. A Pure Tui Council meeting featured mayor W H Threadgold and other officials. Nominations for South Australian Wheat Board were received for Mesa's. Local piano tuner Hy Hutchins plans a departure from Pirie and requests phone contact. S.M. W C Gillispie presided Fortnightly sitting in Pirie yesterday. Mrs M Bide of Adelaide visits sister Mrs J Wells, Terrace. A J Dugelhardt, Pine Radio and Music manager, returned from Adelaide on the midda tram set.
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Maura Virgin
Adelaide
H. L. Westman
Federation Road
Pirie Hospital
W. H. Threadgold
Ad. C. Howley
H. H. Atwell
A. E. Whelan
D. F. Kuss
L. H. Davis
H. Rich
G. Dey
M. M. B. Middleton
P. Clarke
Pure Tui Council
Australian Wheat Board
Mesa
A. O. Badman
Yacka
T. H. Dunsford
Alberton
J. M. Howard
Black Springs
J. E. Maycock
Kurralia Park
G. W. Smith
Laura
W. C. Gillispie
S.M
Pirie
Une
M. Bide
J. Wells
Terrace
A. J. Dugelhardt
Pine Radio and Music Company
Five Air Force Crew Killed in NSW Training Crash
Five air force personnel died in a training exercise along the New South Wales south coast. The crew included Flying Officer Douglas Thomas from Adelaide as navigator, Captain pilot Fit- Sgt. John F Doppel of Belligen, Fit-Sgt. John Fritch of West Perth as navigator, Fit Sgt. Frank Harold Appledore of Delivery Bill Victoria as wireless air gunner, and Sgt. Lloyd George Freeman of Brighton Victoria as wireless air gunner.
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Sydney
Air Force
New South Wales
Douglas Thomas
Adelaide
John F. Doppel
Belligen
John Fritch
West Perth
Frank Harold Appledore
Delivery Bill
Victoria
Lloyd George Freeman
Brighton
Military stores stolen in Pirie juvenile case
Two boys under sixteen faced Pirie Juvenile Court on charges of stealing five and four tins of preserved fruit worth 4/43 and 3/6 from the Commonwealth. A guilty plea was entered. Det Slinger testified the rail way military cooker carried stores. the van door was forced and preserves missing.
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W. C. Gillespie
S.M
Pirie
Mexander McConnell Curtiz
Prat
Pirie Junction
Det
J. Slinger
Prosecution Planned After Vandalism in Pirie Parks
Pirie Town Council discussed rising vandalism in Memorial Park and Children's Playground with damage to kurrajong trees, jacarandas, and a Moreton Bay fig. Officials urged police action and prosecution of offenders, regardless of age or sex, and considered publicizing the stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Town
Disabled Soldiers’ Association
St. Tohn Ambulance Association
Pirie District Cricket Association
Memorial Oval
W. H. Whreadgold
I B.hvas
Dey
Tr. Kuss
Lr. Howley
Mienayer
Municipal Offers’ Association
Threadgold
Clarke
Pirie West
Trust Members in Pirie Trust Members in Pirie
Ald Atwell voices opposition to Housing Trust as Pirie Town Council discusses trust homes and policy. Mayor Threadgold reports trust members visited Pirie, examined evidence, and inquiries into sub standard housing. A March meeting will consider council role as rate collectors and representation on the trust. Discussion postponed a week.
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Pirie Town
Ald. Atwell
W. H. Threadgold
Housing Trust
Pirie
Housing Commission
Municipal and District Councils’ Association
Dr. Davis
Ald
Atwell
Trams Collide in Rushcutters Bay Crash Injures 27
A head-on tram collision at Rushcutters Bay Sydney injures 27 people, 17 rushed to St Vincent's Hospital. An empty Watson's Bay tram left the depot derailed onto a city-bound tram, halting traffic for about 30 minutes.
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Sydney
Rushcutter Bay
St. Vincent's Hospital
Watson's Bay
Pleading Guilty For Using Petrol In Wrong Vehicle
A Pirie Police Court case reports a 16 year old, Getyboy, fined £5 2s 0d plus costs for using petrol tickets on a buckboard while delivering fruit and vegetables. Witnesses say the owner used another car, and the youth claimed urgent need to move goods. Sentencing included seven days in jail unless paid.
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W. G. Stilluspie
S.M
Pirie
Getyboy
Warren
Oelobur
J. Slinger
K. Tries
Robinson
Patterson
Hie
Hig
Stinger
Teg
Puit
Hobilnson
Gillespie
Shark Attacks Boat Off Perth Coast and Patrol Intervention
A fisherman near South Cottesloe reported a sighting of a great white or large shark attacking his 10 ft dinghy as a sugarbag of fish was pulled away. Nearby surf club patrol members intervened with two youths, who faced a year of good behaviour following a court appearance and bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
South Cottesloe
Mr. McGillivray
Rise in Membership and Funds Sub-Branch 1943 Report
The Sub-Branch of Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen's League reports a rise in membership and bank credit in 1943. Chairman H A Calnah presided over a 35 attendance and noted £399 1 had been distributed to needy diggers with £33 donated to the league for Christmas. Receipts totaled £129 14/3 in subscriptions plus several appeals and donations, and final bank credit rose to £244 4/5. The group urged renewed support for monthly meetings and housing information from the Repatriation Commission. A donation of £10 was approved for the Victorian bushfires relief.
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Sitio
Ae Pirio
H. A. Calnah
Adelaide
League
Australia
A. M. Bickers
Wreasurer
Hall
T.B
Repatriation Commission
Mesum
Sjostrom
B. Mayfield
Victorian Bushfires Relief Fund
Damages Awarded After Road Collision Trial
In Pirie Police Court Judge W G Gillespie awarded £12 9s to the Bank of Adelaide in a damages case arising from a Georgebowy Woden road collision last year. Charles Reginald Martian counter-claimed £139 14s 9d. Evidence focused on vehicle positions at impact with trial held December 22 1943.
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Pirie
W. G. Gillespie
Georgebowy
Woden
Pelarmary
Hank
Adelaide
Charles Reginald Martian
Bank Waa Ely
David O'Gonnel
Manger
Georgetown
R. F. Newman
Hwaring
Bank of Adelaide
View Pi Mupnan
Jellicoe
Siriven
Hint
Hin Toner
Jude
Souvenired Sergeant's Hammer Case at Pirie Court
Alfred Stoland a former Nor from Virgo faced Pirie Police Court where Det Shinane read a string of prior convictions. The magistrate imposed a £210 surety and fine, with no time to pay, and a 14 day default term due to lack of funds.
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Alfred Stoland
Virgo
Pirie
W. C. Gillespie
S.M
Det Shinane
Uwons
Hartmen Negligence Dispute Over Car Damage Claim
In a court finding Hartmen negligent and OConnel not liable, the plaintiff seeks £128 97 for damage to a vehicle and £60 for stolen accessories. The judge orders judgment for the plaintiff totaling £428 9 with costs in favor of the plaintiff.
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Hartmen
O'Connel
Swivagt Costa
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Australian Associated Press
Navy
Amercan
Makin
Philadelphia
Hoopers
Lloopers
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
TEL
MR. Churchill
Commons
Intimation
Strange Federal Action
Brisbane
Mount Market
High Wat
Shirley Zubrinich
Beach Road
Hy Hutchins
Barrier Hotel
Pirie Council
Tim UK Aliiun
E. J. Cooper
Whelan
Rich
Pire
Pirie Man
Tee Wu
A. Sheutres
Lette Tee Ce Nantes
Tees
Sanka
Sones
Giles
G. Clead
Senaing
Crc
Skal
Gladstone Road
Pirie Court
Wanderer
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