Germans Launch New Drive Against Leningrad
Australian dispatch reports a German push aimed at masking failures to reach Moscow and Kiev. Russians hold the line in the south and east and operate behind enemy lines, complicating German advances. Turkey shifts to friendlier relations with Britain while Japan remains reluctant to join the war. British forces close in on Beirut from two approaches, one only ten miles away.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Leningrad
Moscow
Kiev
Beirut
New German Offensive Seemingly Stalling at Leningrad
London reports German push in Leningrad appears to stall as Russian defenses hold firm. British observers note intense fighting and supply pressures as the front line stabilizes under adverse weather and stiff resistance.
New German Offensive Aims At Leningrad In Finland Border Clashes
Reportedly two fronts attacked by Hitler, with broadcasts claiming a fresh drive begun from Finland toward Leningrad. Authorities say Moscow and Kiev lines remain vulnerable and murmurs rise over a new Dai poised to overpower opposition as fighting intensifies along the Finnish border.
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Dai
Teusia
Moscow
Kiev
Leningrad
Finland
Russians Hit Back as German Drive Toward Moscow Stalls
Russian forces attack behind German lines as tanks advance toward Moscow falter. Moscow reports several hundred German tanks destroyed while Germans fail to cross the River Bug. German commanders push reserves near the Pripet Marshes but Russian superiority remains evident amid sullen gunfire and air raids.
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London
Moscow
Bug
Pripet
Turkiye Turks Annoy Berlin Amid Moral Politics
The Turkish Prime Minister praises a move as statesmanlike and vital, claiming it grants Britain the Moslem world’s confidence in imperial justice. Berlin reacts with ill will, noting Ankara must learn a lesson and adapt to German policy, denying equal partnership with Aryan nations.
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Thadits
Britain
Turkey
Berlin
Ankara
Pirie Man Injured in North Adelaide Crash
In North Adelaide at the intersection of street and Brougham pines a Pirie man was injured today near Vincent dam with admission at Adelaide Hospital. Another man Jegbe from Gootebak Fa Wen om Adelaide Hospital was sent to a private facility Youtherston is employed at Box ken Hill Associated Smelters.
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Adelaide
Brougham Pines
North Adelaide
Vincent Dam
Gootebak
Adelaide Hospital
Jegbe
Youtherston
Boxken Hill
Aurora Seen in Pirie During Weekend Rainfall
Late Saturday night skies showed an aurora near Pirie though unseen at ground level. Temperatures ranged from 49 to 66 degrees, with 15 points of rain by 8:30 am Sunday. Saturday morning rainfall registered four points, increasing by yesterday morning.
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Pirie
A. H. Dow
Pirie Coursing Today at Wandearah in 16-Dog Stake
The Wandearah Coursing Club hosts a 16-dog stake today with first slips at 8 am near Cockey's Crossing bridge. Prize of £15 and a trophy funded by H. A. Calman plus luncheon by Wandearah Red Cross Circle. Judges are F Brown and E Ferme slipper. Draw includes Lulu Boy versus Fay's Bet and other matched pairings.
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Wandearah
Pirie and
Residents visit Pirie as holiday guests and locals fall ill
A string of visitors arrives in Pirie for holidays including Mrs. A. Drummond and Mrs. J. Anderson while locals face medical ward stays. Notables like Mr. William Holmes CBE and Rev. C. O. Lundberg travel for church and union activities as several residents are reported ill or recovering.
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Colin Combe
Adelaide
Ronald Griffiths
Whyalla
Pirie
Horace Watts
Newcastle Hotel
Solomontown
A.J. Hudson
the Terrace
Ris
Don Pari
William Holmes
National Union ‘For Agricultural Workers
Leaflet Protest Denounces Nude Figure in Pirie
The Recorder condemns a Pirie leaflet showing a nude woman linked to a film, calling it gross and harmful to public morals. It notes Adelaide authorities acted to remove such material and urges an official inquiry to protect youths and the community.
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Austral Theatre
Pirie
Handbills Should Be Withdrawn as Offensive
The Recorder calls for withdrawing offensive handbills from public display. Mr Read notes public decency concerns and asks why a reproduction Adelaide would not tolerate should be scattered townwide. The piece mentions edits removing the naked female, inquiries to the office, and the State Censorship Board’s advisory role with ministerial power to act.
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Recorder
Adelaide
State Censorship Board
Fragmentary plea against publishing in Recorder
A fragmentary exchange shows a rejected request to publish material in The Recorder. The speaker insists the piece be nonpublication and acknowledges editorial constraints, while a reassurance of denial is noted.
Censorship Sparks Debate Over Film Leaflet Image
A parent objects to a film titled La Bandera being censored. The Recorder notes the dialogue is largely in English and argues the naked picture in the leaflet hints at a factual matter, though not entirely clear.
No Comment From Mr Gee On Adelaide Theatre Matter
Mr L S Lillywhite manager of New Austral Theatre was invited to comment on the matter. He said he would communicate by telephone with Mr W Gee the principal in Adelaide and see of New Austral Theatre. He returned later and stated that Mr Gee had no comment to make.
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L. S. Lillywhite
New Austral Theatre
the Recorder
Lillywhite
W. Gee
Adelaide
Gee
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