Minsk and Snow Taken German push toward Moscow intensifies
Reports from Berlin claim tank columns move toward Moscow at unstoppable pace, with Minsk and Lwow in German hands. Moscow says Soviets repel attacks on the Russo Finnish frontier while heavy fighting rages near Minsk, Baranowits, Luck, and Vilna Dyinsk. The Red Navy sinks two U boats, and a defense council with Stalin as president is formed.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Berlin
Minsk
Moscow
Lwow
Cound Minsk
Murmansk
Baranowicts
Vilma-Dyinsk
Remy
Bessarabian
Red Navy
Baltic
Black Sea
Hitler
Liepajaa
Latvia
Leningrad
Karelian
Hanko
Russia
Moscow Radio
Defence Council
Stalin
M. Molotoff
Germans claim air success and Soviet pledge to Turkey
A German communique from the Fuhrer’s headquarters reports 280 Russian planes destroyed yesterday, including 216 shot down by German fighters. The report mentions no new Inui operations. Vinogradov, the Soviet Ambassador to Turkey, arrived in Ankara from Moscow with a renewed pledge to strengthen Turkey’s neutrality.
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Berlin
Fuhrer
Inui
Vinogaduv
Turkey
Ankara
Moscow
Enemy Advances Halted In Soviet Front
London reports a Moscow communique detailing last night's fighting as German forces pressed Soviet troops near Murmansk but were halted by Russian land and air forces. Minsk Dobmyisk and Dvinsk sectors saw night battles with Soviet units resisting eastward advances and inflicting heavy losses.
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London
Moscow
Murmansk
Minsk
Dobmyisk
Dvinsk
Luck
Royno
Slutsk
Valuable Citizens of Pirie Fire Drill Trains Enthusiasts
District Officer A. M. Griffin directed a fire drill with Keen Trainers and YMCA members practicing hose handling and rescue using a fire engine. Participants included Norris, Matthews, Teague, Maxwell, Rogers, D. Gray, Falk, and R. Roebuck. Spectator G. Dey praised the drill as useful for air raid preparedness.
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A. M. Griffin
Matthews
Teague
Maxwell
Rogers
D. Gray
Falk
Ymlc-A
R. Roebuck
Mr Stacey Protests Denounces Appeasement Policy
Mr Stacey denounces appeasement, warning Australia would spend about £2200 daily to maintain 42 committees and their staff, as read in reports detailing the policy dispute and financial implications.
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Australia
Memie Ag Pe Ge
Proclamation to widen universal military training ages
Canberra reports a proclamation to close a loophole allowing certain youths to avoid universal military training. It targets those aged 19 and 20 between July 1941 and June 1942 and those turning 18 after July 1 1941, bringing them into training requirements.
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Canberra
Tragic motor car accident near Pirie claims life
A Solomontown woman died and her husband was seriously injured when their car overturned on Port Broughton Road about five miles from Pirie yesterday afternoon. Mrs Honorah Smith, 40, formerly of Copley, died in Pirie Hospital while Clifford Lindsay Smith, her husband, remained in serious condition undergoing surgery.
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Pirie
Port Broughton Main
Solomontown
Pirie Hospital
Mr. Smith
Broken Hill
Moonta
Mrs. Smith
T Heir
Port Broughton Road
Rombing
Smith
Pirie Thermometer Readings
Weather notes show daily maximums recorded at Pirie with figures like 638 and 69.2 for Tuesday and Monday, alongside minimum estimates near 39 and 30 units. Data appears fragmented and requires confirmation.
Pilot license test for Balmoral Road resident
F R Adams of Balmoral Road underwent a weekend pilot test for an A pilot's license. A recommendation to revoke it has been forwarded to Civil Aviation authorities. Adams is a member of Spencer Gulf Aero Club. James Cunningham, Labor member, was yesterday elected by ballot drawing in a Tasmanian contest.
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F. R Adams
Balmoral Road
Adams
Spencer Gulf Aero Club
James Cunningham
Labor
Ghd Wet Hin
Sen
Kae 'U.ap
Sen Cunningham
Third Hour More Pay Of Watersiders Tuesday
An increase of issue par a Senky is on karinevard bo the Boeke al Atchivetion Court today.
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Karinevard
Boeke al Atchivetion Court
Red Cross Appeal Funds Raised Startling Total
The Red Cross appeal shows funds standing at £2486 160 with strong public backing. Acknowledgments are due to supporters who contributed to the relief drive.
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Cine Red Cross Fund
Forge Prev
Women’s Class In gton Be Phelan Giles Erickmon and Sr
A fragment from a sports or meeting record lists participants Phelan Giles Erickmon and Sr in a women’s class. The partial text mentions INGTON BE and names without clear roles or outcomes.
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Ington
BE. Phelan
N, Giles,Erickmon
Pirie Opens New Thumbs-Up Hut With Big Turnout
At Parish Hall the Thumbs-Up Hut was declared open amid a large attendance. The event welcomed servicemen with a patriotic display, supported by local tradesmen and Broken Hill Associated Companies. Renovations included new lighting and furnishings, funded in part by the town’s effort to provide hospitality to the forces.
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Pirie
Broken Hill
Jeneensee H. Threshgold
Thumbs-Up
Cub
Aces
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Trousseau
E Wide World
Britain
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New Zealand
Canada
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Albert Terrace
Bolomontown
Clifford Lindsay Smith
Don, Brey
RED Cross Appeal
Totalisator
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Ae Panera
Air Force
Acie Hut
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Mttings
Broken Hilled
J. Gibbons
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Berlei Specialists
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