Japan Bombarded From Sea By United States Forces
US Pacific Fleet ships bombarded Kamaishi and nearby steelworks on Honshu at 11 51 AM, delivering about 1000 tons of shells. Battleships Massachusetts South Dakota Indiana Iowa and destroyers fired on targets around Kamaishi and Murohan, with smoke obscuring the area. Subsequent strikes hit steelworks at Murohan, South Hokkaido, as Nimitz signaled defiance against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
United States Pacific Fleet
Japan
Kamaishi
Honshu
Tokio
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Indiana
Herta
Chicago
Quincey
Southerland
Heerman
Erven
Black
Nimitz
Pacific Ocean Area
Richard O'Malley
Associated Press
United Stites
Murohan
Hokkaido
New York Times
4 Guan
United States
Agann
Tadbald
Tews
Missouri
Wisconsin
McgGowan
Norman
Scott
Remey
Sercay
Wall
Lief Erickson
Associated
National
Coronation
Australian forces push toward Batik Papas Bay area
Australian and Dutch troops advance in the Batik Papas Bay theater as artillery supports push from the north. Tokio Radio confirms the front shifting back and enemy retreat noted. In Brunei Bay the Australians seize Popar, while supplies move to support Allied shipping operations 35 miles north of Beaufort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambody
Meanyrtillery
Dutel
Tokio Radio
Roammuniqin
Batik Papsa Bay
Brunei Bay
Arca
Popar
Beaufort
Nazi Influence Eased as Troops Engage with German Adults
The ban on Nazi influence is removed as authorities deem it desirable to allow troops to engage in conversations with adult Germans. The move signals a shift in how German life will be shaped by Allied occupation and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Walloon
FASTER FLIGHTS FROM BRITAIN
A fragmented text describes faster flights from Britain including references to London and various entities. The readable portions hint at schedules, routes, and airlines but lack coherent details or dates to form a complete summary.
World leaders converge for Potsdam summit talks
Reports say the Big Three Stalin Truman and Attlee are set to meet in Potsdam to discuss war end terms and postwar arrangements as allied leaders travel from Moscow and Berlin via Antwerp and Brussels to join the conference venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunon
Truman
Marshal Stalin
von Wilay
Anantiente
Potsdam
Moesinw Katehi
Berlin
Eainan
Antwerp
United States
Brussels
What’s Ahead: wi Sydney is Adelaide S4
Brief listing notes ahead for Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Hobart. Pirie page 57 provides the context for the upcoming items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Hobart
Pirie
The Empty Seat at the Lord's Supper Service
A Sacrament sermon at Central Methodist recalls the empty seat in the congregation. Rev Fred Albury laments two thirds turning their backs on the invitation, urging faithful attendance and reflective devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Mission
Fred Albury
Peterborough
Tribute to a Prime Minister in Australian History
A biased obituary praising the late Prime Minister Vinye Hanyae ah Pan. The speaker lauds his leadership during a crisis, his commitment to national duty, and his strong service to the country. It celebrates his vision, steadfastness, and impact on social legislation and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Dave
Dda
Iit
Vestralian
Arti
Tiple
Walt
Curtin
Geyer Edges Roberts in One Minute Thirty Five Seconds
Geyer defeats Roberts in a rapid KO lasting 1 minute 35 seconds at Houten Normrae. The bout features rapid exchanges and a decisive finish as Geyer secure a knockout victory over Roberts before a wary crowd.
Day to Day River Tide and Lighting Data
Tide and lighting notes show today and tomorrow high and low water times with am pm markers. Entries list high water times around 149 and 425 pm, low water near 428 am and 736 pm, plus dawn and dusk data including sun rise and set times. Local operators for Friday Saturday and yesterday include names and locations with noted maximum and minimum values.
England Out For 254 In Third Victory Test
England were dismissed for 251 in their first innings of the third Victory Test at Lord's. Outstanding batsman Hulton scored 14. Edrich, Griffiths, Cristofani took key early wickets. Australia’s bowlers Miller took 3 for 44. Play halted by rain and thunder, with further showers expected.
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London
Ngland
Lords
Hulton
Peformance
Edrich
Griffiths
Cristofani
Miller
Burleys
Hawi
Tubercular Sufferers Benefit From Community Drive
A Nova Scotia style charity drive by Pure and the Tubercular Association collected 19.6 from Broken Hill Smelters and 5 from Pirie branch of CWA for tubercular sufferers. Volunteers including Mesdames Hoyer, Henwood, Bou, Bulk, and others aided in street badge sales and post-donation organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vuluneer
South Aus John Tubercular Association
Kono Fom
Sui
Broken Hill
Pirie
CWA
Pigeon Racing Opens Season With Sunnyday Club Results
West and Mite Homing Societies staged their first Tintin 1217 mile race from Sunnyday. Pirie West owner Ram Davies won the Salomontown event, with W Hutchinson scoring in regional results. Detailed placings feature E Davies, Nottage and Sons, Richards and Son, and others among 175 birds sent, plus a trophy donated by Mr P Hayes.
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W West
Mite Homiig
Sunnyday
Tintin
Ram
Davies
Pirie West
W. Hutchinson
P. Hayes
E. Davies
Nottage and Son
C. Hosken
J. Gebert
R Aitchion
Hutchinson and Son
Richards and Son
Reynd Son
Connie Braspe
UM HK
D. Perkins
F. Penny
Suv
S. Johnson
H. Lihov
A. Connor W. Halliday
L. Munn
W. Dietion
Whyalla South suffers second defeat in football season
Central proved superior in West-North match, winning 81 to 23. Central goal scorers included Martin with three, Tohe, Potter, Williams, Hogan, and Jobson, while South's Burton led with four goals and Gillespie and M Nicholson with two each. Best players: Central Martin, Wilhurs, Brown, Dickeson, Lock, Patten. South Barnaes, Bowe, Nicholson, Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
Central
South
Goaluickers
Martin
Tohe
Potter
Williams
Hogan
Jobson
Puck
Burton
Gillespie
M. Nicholson
D. Nicholson
Wilhurs
Brown
Dickeson
Lock
Patten
Barnaes
Bowe
Nicholson
Burton Phillis
Herbert
Housing the Town Forward Postwar Pirie Needs Scheme
Fr. P Coffey urges Pirie to push a postwar housing plan with low interest loans and better living space. He cites Pattern For Peace principles, calls for beautification, reduced galvanised iron use, and civic pride. The Recorder supports beautification and responsible action by authorities and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virie
Pirie
Recorder
Phis
Fr. Coffey
Viric
Buded
Death of Vera Matilda Viper Found Near Melbourne
A young WAAF member Vera Matilda Viper of Adelaide was found dead near Melbourne. Her overcoat draped over the body and cap placed on top imply foul play. Postmortem lists death as gunshot following an illegal operation. Detectives investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guls Service
Vera Matilda Viper
Adelaide
Wireless Air-Gunners
Ballarat
Tmntit Tidy 4
City
Brother Dies in West Inquest Details Left Vague
Mr. Robert George Ide died at Maylands Westerfe and was a brother of Mrs H. B. Jacobs of Pirle West. The funeral was held at Hebel May Gath with only partial details available as investigators review the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert George Ide
Maylands
Wester Fe
H. B. Jacobs
Pirle West
Albertebook
Kerraketla
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Hatsuma
BALIK
Papan Fighting
Manila
Sunsley
MacAdhuc
Italy
Britain
Sail
Rev
Albury
Allis
Karlen
Bettas
Emistatiins
Meath
Seley
Wes Aleers
Cole Wailin
Dalisuy
Ronal
Seevier
Leeeiont
Wits
Abe
Osha
Church of England
Geyer
Roberts
Kath
Houten Normrae
Henal
Opturwil
WWE
Edinaire Teat
NASA Vtech
Madras
Hilla von Meg
Onda
Eis
McDonald Hosen
Spartan
Meadiowerart
Thomas Ind
Soh Parker
Son Rise Tal
Muxinvan
Milian
Marina
ST. Mixuquum
England
Pirie West Club
Pirie Club
North
Lavender
Jickchambers
Burns
Smith
Weaver
Growden
West
Warhurst
Foou
Wach
Houden
Grinter
O'Brien
McLaren
Flavel
Broadstock
Sluey
Selby
Howard
Wasketball
Wothliie
Gould
Warriors
Davy OG McLaren
True Blue
M. Sunt
J Byoth
Hiv School
D. Teresian
M. Murphy
le Weight
J. Lewthwi
P. Donnellan
D. Kittel
Wartloty
D. Methodist
Warriors Ik
Spencer
Ror. Siegmann
P. Dicker
G. Rowman
F. Parkinson
D. Presbyterian
HS Oul
F. Abuhum
Ty Busch
Presbyterian
I. B. Coombe
Te Smith
Warriors MI
F. Gathie
M. Atkinson
Methodist
J. Joyce
B. Loughhead
Salvation Army
G. Wilton
M. Parkinson
Fae
Tn Army
H. Houghton
B. Kolosehe
Jpteresian
Teresian
Kiliden H. Spackman
P. Jarviy
D. Gillings
R. Smith
Weretah
FR. P. Coffey
Australia
P. Coffey
Imarried
Young Waaf
Fir. Ide
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