Australians 10 Defeat Italian Tank Force Near Benghazi
A detachment of Australians engages an Italian force with 70 to 80 tanks south of Mekilli as part of the Libyan British drive toward Benghazi. Mekilli is reported surrounded with some resistance as swift operations aim to press the coastal push and threaten Benghazi. The situation underscores Allied attempts to secure Tobruk water and fuel supplies while facing administrative strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
London
Mekilli
Libya
Cairo
Benghazi
RAF
America
Zaen Cote
Sidi Barrani
Tobruk
Archibald Wavell
Threat to America and World Tensions Rise
Rome reports Signor Gay attacks Roosevelt policy as a neutral violation leading to open conflict. Tokyo notes Nakat? mura claims Dutch East Indies will be flashpoint between US and Japan. whoever acts first wins. Rome says Italian liners like Rex are being requisitioned as merchant cruisers. Pravda notes Soviet oil output below schedule due to Maikop Basikir fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Signor Gay
America
Roosevelt
Zurich
Rome Star
Rex
St John s School Intermediate Exam Results And Notes
Students at St John s Secondary School named Esme Russell Gabrielle Fitzgerald Claire Price Lily Stephens Michael Hackett and Kathleen Hackett plus Kathleen White and Mary Adcock achieved intermediate passes in Latin English arithmetic geography music shorthand typewriting French Latin mathematics bookkeeping history and other subjects. A notation explains abbreviations used for subject names. Scarcity of paper rationing means The Government Gazette copies will not be forwarded for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Secondary School
Price
Kathleen White
EL. FP
Lily Stephens
E. Ly
Michael Hackett
the Recorder
Commonwealth
Water hydrant uprooted near recent fire scene
A hydrant was uprooted beside the scene of a recent fire on a central road in Alexander near Central Methyrst. A leadlight and a mudguard from a vehicle were damaged, with gear and notes mentioned in the surrounding report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hintor
Momote Midatytan
Senate
Alexander Atleee
Central
Rigid Examination Of Alf Recruits
Melbourne on Thursday reports a rigid examination of new recruits as part of the draft process. Authorities insist screenings prove the men free from duty-related illnesses like tuberculosis before assignment, detailing lengthy medical and inspection procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Swim Through Port Augusta Nominees and Handicaps
Nominees from Amateur Solomontown Whyails Clare Crystal Pool and Port Augusta clubs contest the annual Swim Through Port Augusta. BHAS entries total 12 with Solomontown eight. 64 nominations overall. Handicaps listed for Pirie swimmers and institute officers announce ongoing club affairs and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BHAS
Solomontown
Whyails
Clare
Crystal Pool
Port Augusta
B.h.as
D. Terrett
Pirie
W. P. Roberts
B. Parker
R. Roberts
Tobin
R. Ziepes
S. Quinn
M. McManus
T. Brustolin
M. Middleton
W. Jones
J. Kutzer
M. Walton
E. Coligan
D. Parker
Mr. SS
J. Parker
Bhlas, Club
T. Brustotin
R. Zieppe
Pirie Institute
Reardon claims petrol drive amid harsh conditions
Report describes a petrol drive led by Evonnevilla Wits ay and Mose at Cul city amid heavy rain and difficult road conditions. The event showcased a Tord Morer Lempan Tie drive with Myo Wo Ste Deugall and a Myole representative, aiming to test equipment and public response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evonvniella
Priest and Boy Drowned at Cotter River Picnic Ground
Fr Mc Cusker and Clifford Lee both of Bungendore drowned at Cotter River Picnic Ground fourteen miles from Canberra. Fr Mc Cusker attempted to save a boy as they paddled with six other boys. two stepped into a seven foot hole. A woman saved one lad, but Fr Mc Cusker and Lee disappeared. Red Cross notes and local society items follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
McCusker
Clifford Lee
Bungendore
Cotter River
Fr McCusker
Lee
Evening Service Topics at Watt Presbyterian Church
Sunday church events list Watt Presbyterian Church will host evening services led by Reverend J Williamson with the sermon titled Kor Gor Kiragami Country. The schedule notes a guest speaker and a visit by Kes MN Query for ministry outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Watt
Kiragami
Services at Congregational Church by Rev Harry Wood
Next Sunday at Congregational Church the morning service will be led by Rev Harry Wood who will deliver a sermon and lead a special prayer for young people. In the evening he will preach on the Miva Heresy Aid and the reception of the Chris Moly Ciominunlun celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wood
Chris Moly
Osea Diniberg
Bik
DRAINING PIRIE WET
Large scale water relief operations drained Pirie West after floods. Five pumps worked at about 136000 gallons an hour aided by a 30 chain long canal cut through the western embankment to lower flood levels near York road. Civil works, watches on mains, and disinfectant supplies were organized as households reported receding waters and interim repairs continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie West
York Road
Broker’ Hill Associated Smelters
Dead Horse Creek Terrace
G. D. Leahy
Royal Exchange
Moppett Hotel
Pirie
Busiroad
Wandearah Road
Whyalla
Dearah Road
J. Francis
Gladstone
Adelaide
E. Williams
Waterworks Department
Adelide Hospital
L. Budge
Giastone
B. M. Farrell
Tom and
Kitty Howell
Memorial Ovel
G. A. W. Debelle
Fnally
Helenslea
N.W. Backstrom
Ant Ie Gang
Micn
Debelle
Goode
York Roads
Sixth Sweet
A. Worby
Sixth Street
Eighth Reel
Segand Pun
Nation Hout
Wats
Taylly
Thal See
Federal Hole
Falconer Street
Keith Suet
Sun Gray
Long Goode Road
Local notices from Port Pirie area
Personal notices and social updates list residents visiting or residing in Pirie, Glenelg and Gladstone. references include J R Crocker secretary of Royal Lifesaving Society in South Australia, P R Bradock on holiday, V Hamin returning from Spencer Gulf fishing, A M Flinn and children holidaying in Adelaide, A A Bell recovering after Gulnare car crash, Mundy family returning from Adelaide, Wendt and Bell visiting Pirie for maternity block plans, Myssid Bt and G M Black families on holiday at Henley Beach.
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J. R. Crocker
Royal Lifesaving Society
South Australia
Glenelg
Pirie
P. R. Bradock
Gladstone
Broken Hill
V. Hamin
Lower Broughton
Spencer Gulf
R. A. Mundy
Adelaide
Messrs
Wendt and
Bell
Architect-in-Chief's Department
Pirie Hospita
Myssid Bt
G. M. Black and Family
Henley Beach
Road Cycling Tomorrow and Five Point Schedule Listed
Road cycling events set for tomorrow with over 10 8 and 3 mile routes. The notice outlines five points for the main sections, naming organizers and several riders. a carnival at Kiedinn follows with weather notes and a list of participants including Huberts Ha, Wiggins, and Miller among others.
Miscellaneous Wear Items and Local Notices
Auctions and notices list clothing and accessories for sale or disposal at Parish Hall Paddy's Market and nearby venues. A swimming club seeks transport seats to Port Augusta and Adelaide connections while an airman reference appears in a small classified fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy's Market
Port Augusta
Kath Short
Solomontown Swimming Club
Ironworkers' Requests One Granted By B H P Whyalla
A Wisely Franworkers deputation asked the Proprietary Company for higher fares and living-cost relief. The company replied it would consider demands individually after the Arbitration Court decision, which has been before the court since April 1940. Gillies said the replies were generally satisfactory but no immediate fare rise was granted until the court decides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
Aidy
Reyes
Gillies
Arbitration’ Court I
Wartime Wins Milnes Handicap at Memorial Oval
Wartime last night won the Milnes Handicap final at Memorial Oval in a rate of 2 20. Gate takings approached £40 as the totalisator handled £3676. Other results include Denba Derby winning by a yard in 3 12 5, Don Louie taking Risdon Handicap, and Scotch Lass winning Milnes Handicap first heat. A later report notes the Pirie-Port Augusta line reopening after flood damage, with the transcontinental train arriving at Pirie Junction after being held up at Port Acasts.
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Memorial Oval
Totalisator
Brilliant Wilkes
F. Smith
Edward Globe
D. Turner
Avoca Lass
M. Lane
Wilkes
Evens Avoca Lass
Milnes
Hushyle's Globe
Newbound
Curnow
Hushyle’s Globe
Don Louie
D. Nolan
Dixie Fayette
H. Barker
Roys
Isecond
Pirie
J. Webb
Dainty Minor
A. Mesecke
Princess Lylock
Betling
Hushyle
Globe
Port Augusta
Nectar Brook
Port Acasts
Pirie Junction
Shipping Under Control in Canberra Regulation
Canberra reports that the Shipping Control Board will regulate all shipping under National Security. The board can bar departures without licenses, cancel contracts, and set trade types and voyages. It may assign cargo priorities and designate loading and discharge ports for Australian owned ships and foreign vessels chartered by Australians.
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Canberra
Jlustralian
Shipping Control Board
Opening of St Markee School postponed by dignitaries absence
Officials postponed the St Markee School blessing and opening on Gertrude Street after contact failures with Archbishop Beovich and Bishop McCabe. The new date was set for Sunday March 9, as flood conditions kept desks empty and only preliminaries were held. The yard paving and classroom renovations continued under Pirie Town Council arrangements. A separate note reports casualty lists in Melbourne with three killed and several wounded from the AIF, including men from Western Australia and Mount Gambier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's New School
Gertrude Street
Matthew Beovich
Adelaide
T. McCabe
Port Augusta
M. B. Clune ¢Head
Pirie Catholic
Pirie
Pirie Town
Melbourne
A.lf
Western Australia
M.S. Meyers
Mount Gambier
New South Wales
Kingbaz disqualified for two years at Adelaide meeting
Four year old Kingbier gelding Kingbaz is disqualified for two years. Trainer A J Weight receives two year ban and his apprentice D Wright faces a 12 month suspension. Stipendiary stewards M r Hogan H E Rowell and F N Drage presided at Adelaide Racing Club Victoria Park meeting.
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Adelaide
Kingbier
Kingbaz
A. J. Weight
D. Wright
Tarher
Mr. Hogan
H. EB. Rowell
FN. Drage
Adelaide Racing Club
Victoria Park
New South Wales
Tariff Board
Sydney
A. Mair
Melbourne
Lapthorne
Australian Workers’ Union
Johnson
Kalgoorlie
Perth
Marble Bar
Housing at Whyalla Interviews for Trams Allocation
Adelaide officials from Housing Trust Mr Hegben and staff member Mr Shepherd flew to Whyalla to interview applicants for permission to occupy the 10 trams being executed. Ten pairs of houses are nearing completion and likely to be allotted early next week with more homes to follow as ready. Homes expected to finish by June. A restriction on applicants required payment of seven pounds per week instead of three pounds seven shillings and five pence.
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Adelaide
Hegben
Housing Trust
E. Shepherd
Whyalla
Tattersalls Selections From Races and Hurdles
Recorder lists selections for Seatombe Dyurnscup and major races including Amedlori Bold Scot Hurdle with Sipass My Blarney and Black Ronald, South Adelaide entries Le Lamius Nevar High Note, Viceregal Lady Baccha Simond Lady Kidston, Welter King Bacchs The Falcon King Sim, Seacombe Aurie's Gem Neofisk Vi Minh, Glover Buta Jean Superiority Prince Bacco.
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Seatombe
Dyurnscup
SPECIAL 36/ FOR 39 6 FOR 19.11
Fragmentary OCR notes show numbers and fractions with no clear event or entities. May refer to pricing or measurements. The readable portion lacks names, places, dates, or organizations to form a coherent newspaper item.
Hosiery Special Weekend Silk Hose Sale
A local ad announces the opening of a new stock of art silk hose with a good range of shades. Prices run 1 shilling 11 pence per pair normally, with a weekend offer of 1 shilling 6 pence per pair.
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AIM
Hitler
Dutch East Indies
Tokyo
Nakamura
United States
Japan
Italy
Moscow
Pravda
Maikop
Basikir
St. John’s
Spemiler
Meister
Unibuy
Van
Elas
AL Des
Rekret
Eavettsvalle
Lb G
Lea
Ailaele
Yedeuny
Warren
Losklund
Ryan
Thera
S$ Pyiddy
Jonem
Bord
Jahi Lophiti
Ford
Hooper's . Puce Companyed
Pirie Readings
Red Cross
Liladstone
Ked Cross
J. J. Harslett
Jo Fisher
Hawke
C. Phonon
J. Leh Wianis
Howe Beam
Detaife
Mesdames Syfowls
Wileains
Mesdames
Read
W. Shephard
Yorkey
Medlind_ Mesdames
L Hewen
J Fisher
Mesdames Moore
Idssner
Mesdames & Glen
CHL
Alp
Bailey
Solomontown Methodist
Central Baptist
Hooper
Port Pirie
Pers
Furnishers
Threadgold
J. M. Stokes
5. Carter
Whyatts
Pine
E. A. Carter
Railway Terrace
M. M. Bishop
Pine Corporation
A. M. Flinn
A. A. Bell
Gulnare
Pirie' Hospital
Warnertown Road
Siven
Henle Cave
Gm Werk
Kiedinn
Huberts
Heielnl Aif Starke
Halt
Potadtnnetins Antie
Adirn An Witsoe
Rabwards
Fe White
Wnt
Wiggins
Farheutr
Thurpson
Beth
Meichell
Adunis
Gibbs
B. Miller
Heienell
Willams
TE Green
Starr-Bowkeit
Society
J. G. Eselund
Mary-Elie Street
Malbourne Express
Dies
AUD Clube Wel
B.H.P
St. Markee School
ST. Anthony's
Solomnontown
St Anthony's Hall
Tattersalls
Recorder
Prests Limited
Pirie's
S.W
Helena Rubinstein Cosmetics
Rico
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