Peninsula cleared as Cherbourg area surrenders in Normandy
London reports British forces hold the Odon River bridgehead with increasing counter attacks inflicting heavy losses on German tanks. Cherbourg Peninsula is now cleared of resistance and the Cap de la Hague Germans surrendered. In Tilly Caen Evrecy region about 25 enemy tanks were destroyed on Saturday. The Luftwaffe now uses isolated airfields after bombing of main airfields. SHAEF notes German armor nursing by cautious counter offensives.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Odon River
Normandy
Cherbourg
Cap de la Hague
Tilly-Caen
Siatulacy
Evrecy
Shaef
Caen Battle Developments Report Allied Support
Caen sector reports the battle developing fast around Guat as Allied artillery and air superiority provide strong support. German counterattacks rise, but no weak spots found in the British salient as Spitfires and Typhoons strafe enemy positions. Casualties rise and frontline activity remains heavy despite weather challenges.
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London
Caen
Normandy
Guat
Marstal Romine
Bertian Svyily
Allied Air Gains Press Japan in Pacific War Update
Admiral Nimitz reports Allied planes active over Saipan and neighboring islands with strong results. Japanese losses include many planes destroyed in June and several ships damaged or sunk, while Allied destroyers shelled Mochi coast with significant bombardment.
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Nimitz
Saipan
New Guinea
Mochi
Fate of Minsk In Balance as Russian Drive Advances
Russian forces push toward Minsk from the northeast and north, breaking through to the approaches of the city and threatening to decide its fate. The battle unfolds across roads and passes in eastern Poland and near Baranovichi, with German units attempting to cover a retreat through Minsk and Warsaw corridors.
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London
Waltic
Poland
Mish
Russia
Tle
Bale
Baranovichi
Minsk
Aquiredehis
Thes Awe Alos
Minsk-Warsew
Germans Defend Minsk Amid Heavy Allied Pressure
The correspondent reports the last 209000 Germans stake their lives on Minsk defenses as dozens of divisions are redirected to counter Western forces in a triangle of fighting, reflecting escalating combat amid strategic withdrawals and intensifying air and ground operations.
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Minsk
Duzens
No respite for enemy on broad front in Italy
Allied forces press the offensive along the Cecina and Chienti rivers, forcing enemy withdrawals across a wide front. Fifth Army advances north of Perusia with river crossings at Porrita and Montepezio while the Eighth Army engages along the Adriatic, capturing Mavelty and Flaecsanaili as they push east and west of Lake Tra Siena.
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London
Toly
Piasine Cecio
Cecina
Chienti
Wodhward
Lake Tra Siena
Porrita
Montepezio
Perusia
Adriatic
Polenta
Mwny Trege
Mavelty
Fighting in Denmark deepens as strike cripples capital
Reports from Sweden say 15,000 Danish underground fighters armed with machine guns attacked the German garrison of about 3,000 in Copenhagen. The MAIN lines are disrupted as Nazis seize private cars to rush troops. Unconfirmed tolls exceed 700 killed or wounded with hospitals overwhelmed. Germans threaten executions if arms are not surrendered and the strike ends.
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Sweden
Thiet
Copenhagen
Vtribeend
Frost Damages Pea Crops Across Districts
Farmers report severe frost losses to green pea crops with many young plants killed and open-grown vines burned. Some late plantings may survive under shelter while early sowings are ruined. Tomato bushes also scorched. a few growers escaped with light picking. Residents urge rain as drought worsens.
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Everal
Aheiy
C. Asikus
Nelshiabs
Laweie
Lanerie
Fragmented Tide and Temperature Bulletin
Local tide data mixed with temperatures and times, showing high water at 68 and low water at 124 am. Reading is garbled with scattered figures and city labels.
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Minnis Sub Basta
Miniraum
Pearson Wins Pirie Club Pigeon Race Event
In a Saturday race at Pirie West, A Pearson won the second event with a red checker cock aged 9187 yards per minute. Richards & Son provided strong entries and Mr PLA.) McBride announced the results. Twenty three members competed amid an easterly wind, with detailed performance notes and listing of top fliers Dietman & Son and others.
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Fine
Pirie West
Sewan
Pearson
Richards & Son
Muce Cesdal
Pla
McBride
W_ Richards & Son
Vuleaty
TB Manifestery & Son
D. Perkins
Retiring Employees Farewelled by Congenial Local Meeting
Community event honors retiring staff with tribute to long service. Speakers note workers' dedication, urge fair pay, and thank council and employers for support. A mix of speeches and singing marked the evening as Joseph Robinson and others reflect on decades of service and loyalty.
Japs Active in China As Warsawry See Japanese Movements
London dispatch notes increased Japanese activity in China with forces moving north from Canton toward the Hankow railway. In other news the Yanks defeated Wizards with a new pitcher replacing O’Brien. key players Watts, Watts, Watson, Madge, and Stewart starred for the Yanks while Patten, Ralph, Baumgurty, Taylor, and Justin played for Wizards.
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London
China
Canton Arca
Canton— Hankow
Canton
Wizards
O'Brien
Yanks
Ul “Faytor
Hane Portal
Watts
Ules
Watson
Madge
Stewart
Patten
Ralph
Baumgurty
Taylor
Justin
Solomontown Ward election shows low turnout and results
A quiet Solomontown Ward poll yielded 147 votes to 2 for a candidate, with 1,276 ratepayers eligible and only 168 voting. Declaration at 7:15 pm in the town hall noted minimal attendance, while local officials and anticipated council makeup were discussed for June.
Crippled Man Faces 12 Months For Police Flight
At the Quarter Sessions Frederick Jackson, 33, watch driver, charged with housebreaking, leaped to escape police and was crippled. He pleaded guilty and received a 12 month gaol term. Judge Markell noted Jackson’s long record and said the fall might spare future crime. The incident followed a separate savage break at Kogarah.
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Sydney
Frederick Jackson
Jackson
Witt
Judeon
Kogarah
Track trophy results from Pirie West meet at Two Wells
The report lists winners and placings from a local event. A Mr PL Gru Train’s trophy is awarded to the winner. A. Pearson and R. Finn headline individual results with distances and placements. Team results include Hanniball Millbank and Dormer, with other competitors named in regional sections North South West.
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PL Grutrain
AL Pearson
R. Finn
Hanniball
Golfers at Kingston Park foursomes results
Miners of Pirie Golf Club played four ball better ball matches at Kingston Park. Scores show various pairings finishing up to two or more holes ahead or behind, with several matches listed as up or down on the No 1 Tee and subsequent holes.
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Minders of
Pirie Golf Cub
Melneriey
Fried
K. Applebee
He Adams
Brauer
Dungey
RK. Adams
W. Giles
Mos
Buddy
Mallyai
Brathet
D. Lauder
A. G. Penny
Pirie visitors include Mr A W Lacey and Mrs Stanier
Personal note records Pirie House of Assembly member Mr A W Lacey visiting Pirie after a stay in the Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Aircraftman Ft Teague was discharged on Friday. A patient Me V DeGilio was admitted to Survieu ward with a poisoned finger. Mrs Johor J Stanier of Adetoi(d) visits Pirie as guest of Miss Frances Thun of Pirie Estate.
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A. W. Lacey
Pirie
House of Assembly
Pirie Hospital
Aircraftman
Ft. ‘Teague
Me. V. DeGilio
Survieu
Johor J. Stanier
Adetoid Os
Frances Thun
Pirie Estate
Electorate Committee Officers Elected at Pirie Meeting
The Pirie Electorate Committee annual meeting elected C. L. Davis as president W. H. Threid gold LH. Davis and GH. Sharpe as officers J. Berridge as assistant secretary W. H. Taylor Wi Reld and J. Connelly as trustees MM Connelly and D. F. Kuss as auditors J. Appleby as Tyler MP A W Lacey attended and spoke on the 14 points of referendum proposals A plan was approved to hold an executives meeting with the Trades and Labor Council to organize future gatherings the Yes side urged active participation from all citizens in the forthcoming referendum.
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Pirie
C. L. Davis
W. H. Threidgold
LH. Davis
GH. Sharpe
1. Berridge
W. H. Taylor
Wi Reld
Mm, Connelly
D. F. Kuss
J. Appleby
Tyler
A. W. Lacey
Service at Blas Ends as Smelter Staff Retires
A group of 13 retiring workers from the Blas Smelters gathered with current colleagues to mark long service. Officials including power supervisor Lewis, salvage chief Hawke, and several plant and department heads received recognition for years ranging from 18 to 80.
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Lewis
Hawke
Sears
Ter
New Conductor For Excelsior Band
Albert Hogg chosen conductor of the Excelsior Band after a meeting of members yesterday. Four aspirants competed. Gr. Olle did not seek re election. Hogg will begin duties tonight, with prior service as solo cornet player and years with the band.
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Albert Hogg
Vhosen Pare Ney
Bela.s. Lxtelsor Band
Gr. Olle
Aynoon
Offeri
Itiatrasaney
Messrs E B
Cooper Ay Reyer
Wid
S. G. White Mi Hoge
Excelsior Band
Yast
Sevice
Tuorfoly
Ywening
Air Training Corps Seeks Recruits in Australia
The Air Training Corps calls for applicants aged 16 to 18, requiring medical exams and a phased training path. Cadets undergo a preliminary month then six months of proficiency work, plus practical station duties, lectures, and films. Parental permission needed for under 18, with education benefits even if not enlisting. There are 13,000 parents with ATC sons today.
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Air Tree Station
Willy Iehien Xoo 72
R.A
Hugoton
Corporti Ve Surgeant
Alucation
Paradis
ATC
RVAAE
RAAF
Galt Ly
T.C
Australia
Water plan for Eyre Peninsula drains billions of gallons
The Public Works Committee weighs a 1.5 million pound project to tap subterranean water under Lower Eyre Peninsula. Geologists report millions of gallons lie below ground in the Uley Wannalla basin, with one bore yielding up to 198 million gallons annually. Pumping is a key challenge before a potential state parliamentary debate.
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Eyre Peninsula
Public Works Standing Committee
A. We Lucy
Pirie
the Recorder
Morgan
Whyalla
Lacey
Tod River
Port Lincaln
Divirer
Adelaide
Mr. Lacey
Ardent Worker For Football Club Honored In Mourning Band
Solomontown Chub and local club members mourn the death of Laurence Herman Kreis Krieg, longtime supporter and organizer for Solomontown Football Club. His planning aided the Broken Hill visit, and fans wore a mourning band for a match last Saturday, removed at half time per his wish. He lived in Pirie for 18 years and was closely linked to the club and community, with work in Port Germein and Wingibara before moving to Gladys Clifton.
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Solmantons Faultvilt Cluly
Laurence Herman Kreis Git
Pinto Hospital
Isc
Broken Hill
Solomon
Pirie
Kreig
Gireles
Solomontown
Port Germeio
Charles Kei
Tsat Distret
Yandiah
Ted Gramden
Port Germein Mwoning
Wingibara
Gladys Vera
Clifton
Tat Tows
Kreig remembered as popular Broken Hill worker in Pirie
Sixteen years at Blas and twelve months after marriage the Kreig couple settled in Pirie to make a home. Mr Kreig served the silver lead industry with Broken Hill Associated Smelters for about 18 months off during the low mood, totaling roughly 180 years of service. A keen supporter of workmates, he organized fundraisings for the needy and helped BHLAS, Picnic and Sports Association, serving on its committee. He assisted in pre war Crystal Brook visits, was a staple at children’s sports, and was a lodge member for about 15 years. He left a wife and three daughters Betty, Duet, and Fay, with five boys listed. His popularity was reflected by the large crowd at the staveside in Pirie Cemetery with Rev. M. D. Giles officiating. bearers included W. Munn, F. Stigwaat, Solomentawa Football Club members, A.C. Byatt, ALTL Clinton, C. Prelwn, and Walker.
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Pirie
Kieig
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
Kreig
Bhlas
Crystal Brook
Lodge
Im Pirie
Willow Gail
Betty
Fay
Ainda
Messrs
Paul, Dink
Adelaide
Michwel tAdelaides
James
Winuinawie
Pit
Port Ausumta
B. Flannagan
Diamond Jubilee of Baptist Church Strives to Remember
The Spurgeon Memorial Church at Gertrude and Mary-Hile streets marks its diamond jubilee with a four Sunday program led by Rev. L W Brook. The opening theme is Back Up Church followed by Citizens Sunday Young People’s Sunday and Jubilee Thanksgiving Sunday. A July 29 tea and rally will be led by Rev. Andrew Gowane.
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Vimy Bay
Spurgeon Memorial Church
Gertrude and
Mary-Hile
L. WW. Brook
Yp Church
Young Peole
Andrew Gowane
Whyalla League Secretary Praises Local Football Standards
Sunday, Mr. Ton Hill, secretary of the South Austrian Football League, visits Whyalla and comments on the high marking and playing standard. He notes poor bowl conditions but expects Vic to be a tougher match for the State South combination at Uitley Oval on July 29.
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Whyalla
Ton Hill
Whyalle
Vic
Thurst
Uitley Oval
Mc Hill
Basketball results from Saturday league games
Pivie Basketball Association matches on Saturday produced varied scores. Stust Dosui T Suler and DL Twining were top players for St. Mark's, while Spartan posted 16 goals led by D May and M Green. Rover and Spartan each had strong showings with multiple scorers including T Champion S Mannix and G Price.
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Stust Dosui
T. Suler
DL Twining
St. Mark's
A. McNully
M. Monuglool
Rover
Spartan
T. Champion
S. Mannix
Neylon
St Mark's
Oaks
Spartan U
G. Price
Twitgerald
M. Pickhaver
Spartan Uz
D. May
R. Brown
D. Whittaker
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Ulisi
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Hankow Railway
CR. Kuss
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Pirie West, Two Wells
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Dwight and Lloyd Plant
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Me J. Fry
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T.J. Gooley
Builemakers
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Hindling
B. Schebella
Guveying Department
Me. E. ©. Smith
Transport
JH. Thorley
W. J. Gugers
A. Hogg Ghosen
AIR Training Corps
Laurie Kreig
Baptist Church
League
Pivie Basketball Assétiation
Raver
Te Brawn Fy
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Hoffmann
Norman Street
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