Italians claim Sudan entry as battles rage in Africa
An Italian report says Italian forces occupied Kassola in Sudan while claims of bombing British ships near Alexandria clash with London communiques. Troops press El Sollum on the Egyptian frontier, then withdraw. France breaks relations with Britain over naval seizure. French ships anchor off Scotland as Hitler allows French captains to sink vessels.
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Rome
Kassola
The
Sudan
el Sollum
Exgyptian
France
Britain
Italians Claim Occupation Of Sudan Town Bassala
Fragmented report from Australian Associated Press states Italian forces occupy Bassala in Anglo Egyptian Sudan. The item mentions Italian plans, Brazilian or allied positions, and conjecture about wider wartime moves with references to Britain, Germany, and other powers.
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Australian Associated Press
Rome
Bassala
Sudan
Churchill Urges Courage Against Invasion Threat
A wartime message from Prime Minister Churchill to Crown officials declares we must be worthy of fighting men, urging readiness and resolve amid threats of invasion. He warns against disturbing or depressing public opinion and calls for steadfast support of the government and armed forces.
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Churchill
Guerin
RAF
Amliy Cieek
French Fleet Missing Says Churchill
Reports indicate the French Navy battleships are unaccounted for after a daring maneuver. Prime Minister Churchill stated the fleet did reach Toulon, though details remain unclear.
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Lomndon
Freday
Unite
Churchill
Toulon
South Australia to Seek Large Munitions Undertakings
Premier Playford announced a two year water supply agreement with the Commonwealth for 150 million gallons for railway use at Port Augusta and Commonwealth support up to £37,500 yearly toward early losses of the Whyalla water project, signaling major munitions and industrial development efforts for South Australia.
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Commonwealth
Murray Water
Port Auguste
Port Augusta
Whyalla
Jmuyiard
Ube
Yale
Mort Wigusta
Wivalla
Seath Australia
French Fleet Status and British Response Report
Reports from Brest and Berlin discuss the French fleet including battleships Richelieu and Jean Bart at Brest and Alexandria readiness. Notes on Strasbourg Dunkerque escorts and subs, potential to scuttle ships, and Italian fleet movements. Berlin broadcasts claim battles with British forces and condemn Britain and Churchill for actions against the French Fleet.
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Eay
Brest
France
Strasbourg
Richelieu
Atlantic
Jean Bart
England
Berlin
Geneve
Oran
Rome
Ij Geneta
Cass
Blanca
Britain
M. Churchill
German Plane Down Near Dixie CliptOn Mystery Flight
Local reports from New York Friday indicate inquiries about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor arriving in the Dixie Clipton area. British fighter command claims no clear sighting of the royal couple aboard a German bomber off the coast, with conflicting notes on passengers and an incident near the coast of England.
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New York
Kaplan Airways
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Portugal
RAY
England
France Breaks Relations With Britain Reported
Berlin News Agency quotes Geneva that the French government has broken off diplomatic relations with Britain in response to yesterday’s action against French warships. Britain has not confirmed the move and France offers no immediate statement.
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Berlin
Geneva
Persh
France
Britain
Yestersay
Freeh Etats
Move Against EI Sollum on Libyan Egyptian Border
British forces reported advances at Sollum on the Libyan Egyptian border, then a withdrawal after heavy artillery and air attacks. The naval communiqué noted a raid on Alexandria with three killed and four injured. Ethiopian native troops reportedly occupied a British fort at Muyale, with repulsed attacks further south.
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ED ‘Solum
Heaya
Muyale
Anagneny
Alexandria
Tagaan
Basam
King Parvak
Zays
Libys
Fcrom
Three Pirie boys freed on bond for unlawful car use
A 16 year old and a 14 year old, with a third boy, were charged with unlawfully using a touring car owned by J. Rosewarne without consent. The case featured a court-ordered suppression of names, a plea for rehabilitation, and a statement that the youths had returned the vehicle undamaged after attempting to find work.
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Fach
J. Ti. Rosewarne
W. V. Virgo
M. P. O'Callahan
Virgo
MW. Kearney
Rosewarns
Mine Rosewarne
Wralers
Sur
Mertic
Kearney
Tris
Port Broughton
Kearne
Rain Passes Again Over Field Develops Delay
A weather update notes rain passes failed to materialize as clouds lowered over the field. Early forecasts promised a soaking this afternoon, but the dry spell persisted while a nearby event faced a delayed start and potential disruption. Names and exact locations are unclear in the fragment.
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Lowden
Jed
Weather Report From Pirie Post Office
Yesterday in Pirie the maximum reached 62 with a minimum near 0. A day of limited sunshine and no wind produced light fall overall. Only a few points registered at Pirie Post Office as calm, mostly clear conditions persisted.
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Pirie Post
Mr Lews to Visit Whyalla and Manitou
Mr Lews planned a regional visit including Whyalla and Manitou in late January. He will tour the Wilcox C ibs Mille Frust factory and attend workshop sites with Penny Kidburn and local officials. The trip aims to review development plans and regional projects.
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MR. Lews
Whyalla
Sukgaths
Frida
Mabhine
Hirgetor- Feneral
NK S
Kliburn
Wfilfoh
Cibs Mille Frust
Pertaly
Infineloy Halley Workshops
Manitou
Aseetineh
Avugatha
PERSONAL Members bid farewell to Mrs Grow amid transfers
Birboa Worten's Association members yesterday said goodbye to Mrs P Grow of Port Germein whose Ini band has been transferred to Brinkwort Police Station. Mrs Grow was praised for her work with the community and CW A, receiving a bouquet from the branch president Mrs E Alford.
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Birboa Worten
P. Grow
Port Germein
Ini
Brinkwort
E. ©. Alford
Country Women's Association reviews year of service at Pirie
The Pirie branch reports five years of community work by the Country Women’s Association, highlighting hospital visiting, book distributions, war relief efforts, and fund drives for a new maternity ward. Officers elected include Mrs. Alford as president and Mrs. Gill as secretary, with ongoing meetings and knitting for troops.
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Pirke Trench
Comunity Women's Association
EC. Alford
W. M. Gill
J. Wear
Mod
Pirie
Cup
Alford
Gill
Flying Corp
Mix
G. G. Edwards
API
Hatinade
Rca Mets
Revere Cit
Bogkiuikers
Preal
Tumby Bay
Sule
CWA
Uist
C.W.A. Ambulance Fund
Eudunda Fay
Moar
Yelland
Mesdames Short
Degle
G. Webb
W. Munro
E. C. Chamber
P. Bernhardt
HF. Westfield
Endeavor Rally at Baroota Event Draws Attendees
A community rally at Baroota near Pirie Shore attracted attendees, led by President Vor and church leaders from Port Pirie. The event featured youth society ghostings, singing by Misses Walladge and Dallaway, and remarks from local pastors.
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Pirie Shore
Nnti-seurty
Ray Hisiziet
Christian Andeaxor
Pirie
Walladge
Dallaway
Red Cross Fund Collection in Makers Town
A local drive raised funds for the Red Cross with a collection total of 76 and 126 units reported. Officials noted a positive response from residents and businesses in Lie Madore.
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Duke OF Windsor
America
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Scotland
Hitler
Malta
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Elaar
Bertin
Bevis
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A Dimitler
King Varyak
Carlin
Min
Winston Churchill
South Australia
Adelaide
Playford
Vas
Mann
Thiel
Ely
Ara Mere
Sontingd
Gs Eatensians
Talllett
Menzied
Weil Jung
Sucevashul Paikts Ata
Wis Tr Pest
Mr. Playford
EI Sollum
Three Pirie Boys
Bond
Enrlates
Willian Breston
Port Wrowzliye
Plese
Abe Tettdant
Bay
Phetas
Hertt
Mr. O'Ullaahan
Tis
Sar
O'Lallaghan
Faves
Addain
Mayorcas
Pire
Pirie Readings
Anefer
W. Tully
Fourth Street
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
Ruth Chesson
Mel
Chetwo
Bighot Sitet
Rechabite Juvenile Lodge
Temmycon Church
Tennyson Surney School
Keith Waterman
ALF
Douglas
Sean
Gordon
Messrs
Keith
Ozone
Alfred Lundberg
Guanwractis
Thetina Tanndberg
Mannum
Rey
O. Lundberg
Terrace
Pirig
Webbe
Bromuie
Second Adel
Wayville
Promnitz
Adelaide-Whyalla
L. C. Moody
Guinex
Airways
Mesars
W. McMahon
L. Forrestal C. Bryden
A_ Home
Mr. Goode
Country Women's Association
Sterling Community Service
Waa
F. Keats
McBain Meader
T. D. Barber
Harts Range
Mica
Mra
Kx Ade
Fighting Force Comforts Fund
End
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Cary
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Short
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Eva
Urete
Credit Af
Gilis
Transport Fund
Hye
Andchaft
Endeavor Rally
Baroota
RED Cross Fund
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