Russians Hold Riga and Minsk Amid Front Fleeting News
A British press digest reports Russian forces maintaining control of Riga and Minsk while German advances are checked. It notes Moscow's counterattacks in Poland and Lithuania, with claims of heavy German losses, and mentions bombings around Bucharest and new troop movements between France and the Eastern Front. The item includes propaganda bulletins from Berlin, Moscow, and Brussels, plus an AP note on prisoner camp recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantan
Black Sea
Berlin
Poland
Vichy
Murmannsk
Lwow
Murmansk
Leningrad
Moscow
Smolensk
Sredna
Kudajarsi
Karelian
Dvinsk
Latvia
Red Army
Fleet Air Arm
Hitler
Bialystok
Germany
Europe
A.A
Bucharest
Great Success at Ball for Comforts Fund and Red Cross
A Fighting Forces Comforts Unit ball drew about five hundred attendees including Wing Commander R F M Dalton. Decorations featured red white and blue, with five piece orchestra, master of ceremonies H Callan, and supper rooms bright with scarlet blooms. The event raised £47 at the door and supported Red Cross fundraising with Janet Bunning winning the Miss Red Cross contest with 1 062 806 votes. total proceeds exceed £30,470.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighting Forces Comtorng
A. M. Bickers
J. Kelly
M. Burton
J. Roseberg
H. Callan
R. F. M. Dalton
Air Force
S Ucnewas
J. Gillies
J. Fox
W. Adcock
Mesdames G. Brakenridge
W. Mayfield
RED Cross Cross
Janet Bonnin
Unley
Reverse for Mr. Menzies Government Defeated on Labor Proposal
In a pivotal parliamentary session Prime Minister Menzies faced a government defeat over a labor reform plan. The opposition pressed a hard line, challenging welfare provisions and industrial relations changes amid mounting pressure from unions and business groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Thumbs-Up Club Donations Noted At Pirie Post Office
The Thumbs-Up Club contributions include an anonymous 290 pounds gift and several supporters listed by name. Four points of rain were recorded at Pirie Post Office in the 24 hours ending 8 30 am Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheesman
Fort Pir Pirie Golf Club
A. W. Lacey
M.P
E. T. Martin
Wellwisher, Corder Pty
A. A
Pirie
Pirie Thermometer Readings Show Cold Outdoor Conditions
Thursday saw a maximum of 65.8 and 53 at 8.30 am after a sharp shower overnight. Wednesday reached a 65 degree high with 53 at 8.30 am. North winds kept outdoors cold and unpleasant.
State deficts and postwar housing drive in parliament
The Deputy Governor reports a deficit of £1,001,000 with net loan expenditure of £1,607,000. Departments built and expanded war infrastructure, while the Housing Trust backs 1000 houses with more planned. The coming session considers benzol production, lending for primary producers, education subsidies, veteran wage preferences, and Workmen's Compensation reforms. Defence road works will continue. a 3% cut in registration fees is promised.
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Highways Department
Engineering
Railways Department
Commonwealth
Sir George
Morgan- Whyalla
South Australian Housing Trust
Whyalla
South Australia
Local Notables and Residents In Ill Health And Travel
Notices report Mr W Clifford of Goode road Pirie West as a patient in the medical ward. Rev A E Vogt left on Wednesday for the Mission building. Master Frank Watts, son of F R Watts of Pirie West, is steadily recovering from pneumonia after being admitted early Tuesday. Rev R M Bandt of Berri River Murray will visit Eile at the weekend. On Sunday he attends anniversary services at Cantala Missions. Wreaths at the late Mr A E Knight's graveside included a bouquet from Mr and Mrs W C Tonkin and daughters. Mrs W N Hole of Pirie West has been ill. Next week retired Associated Speakers service will depart for Aes laide on Monday. Oaklands and Norman left for a fortnight's holiday at Frances Erie South-East, guests of Mrs H Munn, formerly of Pirie. The Amy 3 Minister agency announced several South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E Vogt
Frank Watts
Pe. F. R Watts
Pirie West
R. M. Bandt
Berri
River Murray
Eile
Cantal
Missions Q
Ates i
Siekers Service
Aeslaide
Piss Ly Oaklands
Norman
Frances “Erie
H. Munn
Pirie
Amy 3
Ageney
Court upholds apple and pear regulations in Australia
In Canberra today the Full High Court upheld the validity of the apple and pear acquisition regulations by a three to one majority. Geoffrey Andrews of Wantirna faced a £3 fine for attempting to dispose of 27 cases of apples, while debates in Parliament covered broadcasting committees and war problem measures. The government pressed for more oil tankers and saluted military medal recipients as hospital notices circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Geoffrey Andrews
Borti“Culturist
Wantirna
House of Representatives
A. G. Cameron
Thursda
Sen. G. McLeay
Commonwealth
Australia
Community gathering with activities and supper in hall
The hall hosted a mixed evening event with flags, chairs, writing tables, a table tennis setup, a magazine display, and a billiards area. Militia camp experience questions were discussed by T. D. Barber as manager, while E W. Pettman and A. J. Taylor led the youth committee. Supper began at 9:30 under convener Mrs. G. K. Williams with volunteers assisting and several women conveners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Barber
E W. Pettman
A. J. Taylor
D. Yates
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Riga
Minsk
France
Stralian Associated Press
London
Mussolini
White Russia
Borisov
Slutsk-Bobruisk
Red
Rowne Fet
Luck
Prisoners of War Guard
G. Dey
Comforts Fund
MR. Menzies
Wdod
Morgan-Whyalla
Aioe Ie
W. Clifford
Goode Road
A. E. Knight
W. C
W. N. Hole
Pie West
Doug Wall
Pes Hospital
Mam
Sydney
H. Led
Tanner
Newo
Ken Smith
Pisie
Set
Allison
Pre
Durning
Grady
Mile
Calvery Hospital
North
Scinolas Charles Craven
J Cs Craven & Co. Ltd
Rundle Street
Adelaide
Be Tedtee
Hooper
Hgdpers
L. Riordan
Unifonn
Florence
G. K. Williams
J. N. Goodfellow
L. Williams
G. Beasley
A. Rees Jones
M. i
Prests Limited
Pirie’s
S.W
Laundries and Dry Cleaners, Ltd
Laundries Ltd
Ted
Maceeenlier
Pines
Prests
Nox
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