Devastation in Japan as naval bombards hit Guam
Admiral Nimitz reported carrier sweeps during the weekend strikes on Northern Honshu and Hokkaido sank at least 140 ships and damaged 234 vessels. The attacks destroyed or damaged factories oil tanks railway yards stations warehouses lighthouses hangars powerhouses bridges barracks radio stations ammunition depots canneries paper mills docks. 37 enemy planes were shot down and 45 damaged. American losses totaled 24 aircraft and 16 personnel.
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Guam
Honshu
Hokkaido
Nimitz
Australian forces advance along Prince Alexander Ranges in New Guinea
Allied troops breach the crests of the Prince Alexander Ranges near Wewak and push toward flatter interior terrain. Australians sweep from The Blot along the crest and reach the Hambraun village region two miles south, where they anticipate meeting the main Japanese inland defense.
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Prince Alexander
Wewak
New Guinea
Chinese progress in Chungking advances toward Kwei-Lin
Chinese forces infiltrate outskirts of Kwei-Lin and move within 48 miles of the city as High Command reports. A push across the Hunan Kwangsi railway between Kwei-Lin and Chuan-Haien cuts the enemy retreat line. Capture of Tinpo and Luichow Peninsula towns is claimed along with occupation of the northeastern corner of French Indo China.
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Chungking
Kwei-Lin
Cty
Chines
Hunan-Kwangsi
Chuan-Haien
Lon Sheny
Tinpo
Beteen Luichow
Snl
Hasna Solani
Smokes Seized From Operational Areas
Officials report a seizure of a substantial quantity of tobacco products from operational areas amid an investigation into illicit shipments. The operation involved coast guard and national security counterparts ensuring supply chain controls and health compliance.
Security charges in Trieste raised by Allied authority
Tuesday Cal Bowman, former Los Angeles lawyer and now head of the Allied Military Government in Trieste, said 33 persons are presently held on undisclosed charges involving military security, possession of arms, and making or mutating uniforms.
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London
Tuesday Cal Bowman
Los Angeles
Trieste
Quresent
Grounded Allied ship off Queensland reef prompts salvage plans
Heavy seas hinder salvage of an Allied merchant vessel that ran aground on a reef off the Queensland coast. Crew reportedly aboard and not in immediate danger. A salvage party is expected to reach the site today with a salvage effort to commence soon after daylight. Local reports confirm the ship was aground Monday with limited access for rescue boats.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Nightmare Voyage ends in wreck amid British naval tow
A bizarre sea tale reports a Vulture voyage toward England that ended after six months at a southern station. Towed by two small vessels, rough seas and gale conditions near an enemy submarine caused tow ropes to part. Crews fought to keep gear afloat as a five ton crane collapsed into darkness and the vessel ultimately sank after hours of struggle.
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England
Australis
Sta
Tutes
England collapse in second innings as Australia win
Third cricket test at London ends with England bowled out for 164 in the second innings. Cristofani takes five for 49 and Miller three for 42, sealing Australia’s victory as Australia require 235 runs to win with England at 2 wickets.
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London
Maui
Cristofani
Tual
Miller
England
Austes Jie
Ustine
Slander Alleged Airman Action In Pirie Court
In Pirie Local Court a young wife of an AAAT corporal testified in a slander suit brought by her husband against Donovan Winter of Pirie West. The case, heard before Mr W C Gillespie SM, sought £49 19s and was adjourned to this morning. Evidence covered alleged statements and outcomes, with husband denying accusations and the court awaiting further testimony.
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Pirie
Donovan Winter
Laureate Street
Pirie West
W. C. Gillespie
S.M
Sanitary rate increase noted for town finances
A town council meeting approved a ten shilling rise in the sanitary rate to £1 15s, while refuse and general rates mostly held steady. The crammed report also references hospital funding and other municipal finances amid a congested financial year start.
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Pikie
24000 Homes Possible in Australia Housing Plan
Canberra reports Minister of Housing HP Lazcarini states that with available workers and potential additions in the year starting July 4, 44 000 homes could be built if war commitments hold and states along with all building industry sectors contribute fully. He attacks the idea that the plan requires suspending other projects.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Grimiun
HP Lazcarini
ACF Parloous Plight Seeks Troop Comforts
Sydney report notes dire shortages of comforts for troops with urgent appeals. Mr LS Robb chaired a meeting of the executive committee at Sydney Town Hall to discuss remedies and funding.
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Sydney
Luesday Uiilesy Substarntia
LS Robb
ACT
Sydney Town Hall
Another Pirie Boy Killed in World War I
Mrs Sadie Symones of Fifth Street Pine West received word that her husband Staf Sgt Stanley Walter Symonds 214th Australian Infantry Battalion attached to the Seventh Division was killed in action. He was the sole son of Mrs Lou and the late Mrs Symonds educated at Solomon Text School and Pirie High School. He worked at Symords Brothers Store Pirie and Geddes Limited Whyalla prior to enlistment and joined the Bid Militia Battalion in 1838 transferring to the ALP at outbreak of war. After service in Australian centres including Darwin he was sent to the Pacific zone. He had married Miss Sadie Jones of Pirie at Dental Methodist Church weeks earlier. The ceremony was by Rev D W Annear Mi Tunnyrs Adelaide.
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Sadie Symones
Fifth Street
Pine West
Stanley Walter Symonds
214Th
Divsion
Bolike Papan
D. W
Adelaide
Weather forecast tease for eastern states and cities
The official forecast notes showers in central and south eastern districts with frosts inland. Winds are mainly west to southwest. Yesterday’s highs included Bris 68, Perth 64, Sydney 60, Adelaide 36, Hobart 54, Melbourne 4.
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Brishave
Perth
Sydney
Adelaide
Hobart
Melbourne
Pirie
Barrier Wharf Incident Damages Wharf During Berthing
A carrier’s paravane boom fouled the Barrier Wharf while berthing yesterday afternoon, tearing up a 30 foot stretch of the wharf planking. No damage to the ship hull was reported.
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Barrier Wharf
Pirie Town Council appoints W H Threadgold to Industrial Court
The latest Pirie Town Council meeting notes Mr W H Threadgold as mayor and as its representative in the Industrial Court to seek ratification on July 2 of the council’s wage agreement for incinerator attendants and related concessions. Also reported are incidents and local notices including an accidental death aboard a Royal Australian Navy ship near Muratai on June 20, a cyclist discharged from Pirie hospital, and residents visiting Pirie for holidays.
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Pirie Town
WH. Threadgold
Sas
Industral Court
Pirleans
the Recorder
H. A. Calnan
Pirie Chamber of Commerce
Capid
Vsport
Pirie
Calnan
Rent appeal fails in Pirie Local Court
Landlord Spent £33 on repairs as the Pirie Local Court dismissed an appeal against a reduced rent for a Solomontown dwelling. The hearing featured Ella Constance Seidel versus W Hirscholtz and SAL Housing Trust, with evidence detailing roof, cockroach infestations, leaks, and gasworks impacts. The judge affirmed a weekly rent reduction to £1, noting repairs and condition contributed to the decision.
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W. C. Gillespie
S.M
Pirie
South Australian Housing Trust
Solomontown
Visinust
Ella Constance
W. Hirscholtz
SAL Housing Trust
Lana
Seidain
Chamberlain
Selif
Seidel Meth
Wits
Tad Ape
de Haman
wosTiately
Piri e Chamber Seeks Industrial Boom and Modern Upgrades
A Pirie Chamber of Commerce leader outlines plans to attract new industry, upgrade utilities, aviation facilities, hotels, and sports venues, with the town council and unions backing a broad development push to boost Pirie’s economy and population.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pirie
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
Mr. Cathar
River Tides And Local Temperatures Report
Tide data for day and night shows high water around 12 pan and 1:24 a.m. with lows near 92 percent at 12:00 and 5:58 p.m. Lighting up time lists evening sunset at 5.24 and tomorrow sunset at 5.44. Local temperatures record Monday high 52 and low 4, with yesterday's max 345 and min 4. Barometer reads 30.254 at 8:30 a.m.
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Ies
RAAF Airman Awarded Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Warrant Officer Kevin John of Angaston South Australia and nine other RAAF members receive Conspicuous Gallantry Medals for actions during bombing raids on Frankfurt. The CGM recognizes non commissioned air force personnel on flying duties. Dennis, a former bank clerk, served before joining the RAAF in 192. Announcement made by Minister of Air A S Drakeford.
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Melbourne
RAAF
Halifax
Frankfurt
Kevin’ John
Angaston
C.G.M
Victoria Cros
R.a.af
Dennis
A. S. Drakeford
Air
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