Russians Near Berlin as War Rapidly Advances
Report from London based on Australian Associated Press says Russians are about 95 miles from Berlin with mass troop movements toward the capital. Konigsberg is reported under Soviet attack, Breslau and Katowice fallward, and Moscow predicts a major strike from the east. Berlin officials note that East Prussia and the Upper Silesian basin are already compromised. The Oder River defense line is deemed no longer reliable due to thick ice.
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von Hammer
Konigsberg
East Prussia
Marienburg
Silesia
Breslau
Katowice
Moscow
Berlin
Oder River
Dagens Nyheter
Oder
MacArthur Birthday Move On Luzon Amid Fight Near Manila
American forces on Luzon captured Angeles a town 30 miles from Manila. The entry followed the liquidation of four Japanese and one light tank three miles north. Northern sector fighting continued near San Manuel as U S troops cut off the enemy on three sides and fully occupied Angeles. Heavy bombing hit Corregidor while medium aircraft attacked Bataan. General Douglas MacArthur marked his sixty fifth birthday by viewing an intense artillery bombardment at Clark Field Manila Bay.
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New York
Luzon
Angeles
Manila
Associated Press
San Manuel
Aloe
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Bataan
Douglas MacArthu
Clark Field
Western Front Tidied Up After Weeks of Fighting
London reports that after weeks of heavy combat along the Roer, Ardennes, Alsace plains, and Ardennes front, the front lines are described as only memory. Allied air forces claim raids over Germany destroying thousands of road and rail vehicles as the Ninth Army presses near Julich on the Roer River, while Third Army advances toward the Bastion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ardennes Bulge
Alsace
Ardennes
Germany
Ruhr
Royal Air Force
Meantinesic Amvarican Ninth Army
Severt Sestions
Oacth
Julich
Roce
Fragmentary sports note hints at German entry and entry angles
A garbled field report mentions advances and a 1000 yard gain yesterday. It references German positions and a sector entry, with a solitary note on angles and a son e in a distant context.
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Amoresi
Uswenettial
IZ Angles A Sone
Over Tokyo in daylight by Super Fortresses
Washington reports a daylight raid on Tokyo by Super Fortresses. The mission met heavy air opposition as hundreds of Japanese fighters engaged the American bombers. Five bombers are missing. Pilots say they faced constant attack from takeoff over the Japanese homeland until returning toward base.
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Washington
Supsig
Tokio
Basen
Mariana
Germans Set for Possible Italy Breakout Through Brenner Pass
In a report shared by Exchange Telegraph, a rise in unexplained explosions behind German lines in Italy is noted. The explanation cited is Marshal Kesselring planning a withdrawal through the Brenner Pass to defend Germany. Allied HQ says contact with the enemy is maintained by Fifth and Eighth Army patrols.
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London
Exchange and Telegraph
Marshal Kesselring
Italy
Brenner Pass
German canal thwarted again by daylight bomber raid
Bomber Command Lancasters again closed the Dortmund Ems Canal in daylight, the fourth attack by the same Australian squadron. Pilot Flying Officer FAL York from Margubra Junction reported clear visibility and anti air fire as bombs fell on the aiming point. That night Halifaxes hit the Münster Stein benz al plant near Dortmund in the Ruhr.
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London
Alr
Gernans
Dormund-Ems
Bomber Command
Lancasters
Fal York
Margubra Junction
Ns.w
Mingter Stein Benzal
Dortmund
Australian pilot Davenport wins fourth George Medal in blaze
Commander N Davenport of Blakehurst New South Wales and the Australian Coastal Command unit saved a pilot during a blaze aboard a Beaufighter. In September he earned the fourth George Medal for bravery during an attack on a convoy when engines failed and flames erupted. Davenport, 25, a former bank clerk, flew with three brothers in the RAAF and helped protect the Murmansk convoys after serving with Coastal Command in 182.
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London
N. Davenpor
D.S
Bar
HAA
Blakehurst
New South Wales
Buxter
Asteuluas
Atzac Wiig
Coastal Command
Anchires
New Zealand
Devonport
Sind
Davenport
Jntat
RAAF
Filta
Riess
Murmansk
Band Concert at Woodward Park Excelsior Band Recital
A large crowd gathered at Woodward Park for the Excelsior Band recital under Mrs A Huge. Soloists included Edna Hannah and Hannah. selections ranged from Forest King to The Liberty Bell with euphonium and vocal features by A S Johnson and Mrs R H DeDear.
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Wilas
Excelsior
Woodward
Mrs. RO
DeDear
Reg Willams
Miss Bentenwald
Miss Hannah
Lilli Marlene
Johnson
Forest
Vienna
Hians
A. S. Johnson i
Edna Hansah
R. H. DeDear
Labor Retains Solomontown Ward Seat in By Election
Labor Party retained the Solomontown Ward seat on Pirie Town Council as James Leonard Williams defeated Donald Frederic Poutons by 83 votes. Vote totals show Williams 125 and Pouton 42 amid turnout details and local road and footpath concerns cited by both sides.
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Phie Labor Party
Solomontown
Pirie
J. L. Williams
D. F. Poluton
Williams
James Leonard
Poutons
Donald Frederic
Merchant Marine Award for Piriean Seaman Alexander McDonald
Mrs. Alexander McDonald of Pirie West Extension received a United States Merchant Marine Combat Bar and two cords via post for her husband Alexander McDonald, an Anzac veteran long at sea. The award cites active service on a ship engaged in direct enemy action, with notices of Pacific Zone Run. McDonald formerly sailed in Pirie on the tugboats Uvaidli and Yacks and served in ALF before an accident in Australia led to discharge. He left Australia February last year and has since served on various global routes. His wife, former Kathleen Donovan, notes he may be returning home soon.
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Alexander McDonald
Anzac Vimd
Pirie West Extension
Heards
United States Merchant Marine Ie
Rbay
McDonald
Mhai
American
Pirie
ALF
Australia
Sta
Kathleen Donovan
T Ro Donovan
Area
Ruud
McVicar Wins Sprint Event Amid Fastest Time
McVicar dominates the race securing first place with the fastest time as Hairston trails. Despite a tight field, McVicar breaks away in the final sprint, while Pophorstian Reichel and others follow behind. The event features 18 starters and strong back markers, with a notable gap between second and third place.
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McVicar
Spyrini
Pophorstian
Duke and Duchess Arrive in Australia
Sydney reports the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have landed in Australia aboard a warship. They will receive a royal welcome in Sydney as they tour the Cenotaph area and later visit government figures before Parliament opens on February 21.
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Sydney
Duke of Gloucester
Ildev
Cuke
Aguess Tre
Weather and Scores From Ill Formed Dispatch
A fragmented report lists winds shifting southeast, plus temperatures and sports scores. Bridan 87 and Adelide 2.9 are noted with Mel furne and Hubat 78 and Sydney 76. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Bridain
Adelide
Hubat
Sydney
Remarkable Flying Figures For 1944 RAAF Warfare
The report notes that in 1944 Royal Australian Air Force Lancaster and Halifax bomber squadrons based in Britain dropped over 37,000 tons of bombs, with 27,000 tons after D-Day. It highlights eight million miles flown, 460 targets attacked (289 listed), including 24 Berlin raids, and total mileages across Bomber Command, Coastal Command, and RAAF squadrons reaching about 25 million miles since 1940. It cites two new KAAS bomber squadrons joining, and details enemy losses and aircraft destroyed through sustained operations in Britain and western Europe.
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London
Royal Australian Air Force
Lancaster and
Halifax
Britain
AAR
Auateattin Errher
Thine Hotian
Montis Lancastur
R.a.af.aap
Berlin
RAAR
Bomber Command
Coastal Command
RAAF
Frotter Columants
Open Clinkers to Pirie Open Clinkers to Pirie Rowing
Murray Bridge hosted the Open Clinker Fours championship at the State regatta on Saturday. Pirie, led by Donnell and Campbell, finished second to Murray Bridge which won the final by a length. The Pirie crew faced a heat defeat, while Berri defeated them in the final results. Remaining crews, including Pine Beepen and others, will compete at Mane today.
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Murray Belidge
Murray Bridge
Marien
Pirwans
Berri
Pirle
Donnell
Ution
G. Stapley
R. Bott
Campbell
Vibe
Re. Muimuery
Schwarte
R. Heine
KR Zeipes
Fivold
Mane
Hum
Daring Dakar escape of a 0,000-ton Norwegian ship
A Norwegian motor ship interned in Dakar escaped after a year under guned guard. Engineers forged dummy engine pipes to fool Vichy officials, then led a stealthy midnight exit. Despite patrols and attacks, the vessel reached Freetown and then headed toward the United States with its crew intact.
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Pile
France
Dakar
United Nations
Naval Guard
Vichy Ollivrs
Local hospital notices list East Pirie patients and visitors
Maurice Rohrsbein injured at Rohrshei Bakery on Yorke Road returned home from Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Mr G W Coleman to regain strength after a few days in Pirie Hospital. Tom Cheesman a surgical ward patient unable to receive visitors. Reg OConnor discharged to continue treatment in Adelaide. G W Helmeny spent six weeks in Pirie Hospital medical ward. C Matthews of Redhill Mb noted as medical ward patient. Burgan readmitted to Pirie Hospital medical ward after discharge. D Cashion admitted to surgical ward at Piste Haspiel. Bert OConnor of Darke s Peak returned home after Adelaide visit. Sgt Doug Castle of Royal Australian Navy home on leave with parents in Pirie West.
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Maurice Rohrsbein
Rohrshei Bakery
Yorke Road
Pirie Hospital
G. W. Coleman
Tom Cheesman
Burgan
D. Cashion
Piste
Haspiel
Bert O'Connor
Darke'’s Peak
Eyre Peninsula
Adelaide
Pirie
E. Dunn
Balmoral Road
Doug Castle
Royal Australian Navy
Mr. and
May
C. W. Castle
Pirie West
Pirie West Fire Inquest Placed After Tragic Death
Coroner E T Cornish reviewed the police report on the Pirie West fire at 116 The Terrace on January 20 in which 41 year old Annie Hennahane died. He announced an inquest and praised neighbors Tsobel Finlay and Athena Kiriakow, Station Officer A M Griffin, and Fireman GR Rorbuck for risking their lives to save her.
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E. T. Cornish
Pirie West
Annie Hennahane
Cornish
Hennatinee
Tsobel Finlay
Athena Kiriakow
A. M. Griffin
Pirie Fire Brigade
GR Rorbuck
30-FEET LEAP SEAMAN JUMPS TO HARBOR HOSPITAL
A 3-year-old merchant seaman leaped 30 feet from the Castlereagh Street area during questioning by United States provosts. He landed injured and was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
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Sydney
United States
Hegronaal
Castlereagh
City
Day to Day River Tides and Temperatures
River tides and local temperatures from a dated weather log. High water times listed as 1y am and 844 am with corresponding low water at 228 and 24 am. Lighting-up times around 7.56 and 7.55. Sunrise times noted for today and tomorrow with temperatures showing yesterday’s max 85 and min 60.1, plus Saturday high 79 and low 75.
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London “Sunday Observer
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George
Woodward Park
Attape
LABOR
Solomontown Ward
Sete Wen
Amoramy Vous
D. Eus
Mi AA
Ellis
Dr. Russ
Siccuss
Cr. Williams
Vuncit
Liberal Umuity League
Th Loftes
Altiks
Ann Butt
Ike
Homton
Wiliams
Tiree Chain Road
King Street
Merchant Marine Award
Piriean
D. McVicar
Duke
Merth
Lancaster
Caverad
Rael
NAAM
Teton
Auving
Ren
West Africa
Bathurst
Vichy
Freetown
Bally
Keoat
Harnacles
Reg O’connor
O Adelaide
My. G. W. Helmeny
Firke Hospital
Bea
Yesterda
C. Matthews
Redhill
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