German Raid On Moscow Considered Failure As Planes Lost
British and Australian reports describe a German bombing raid on Moscow from 10 p.m. to 3.30 a.m. with heavy losses and slow German progress. Seventeen German aircraft fell over Moscow, 21 over Leningrad, and Soviet defenses claimed some raids reached targets. The Soviet communique hailed continued resistance and destructive Allied raids elsewhere including Tripoli and Benghazi.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Moscow
Leningrad
Pskov
Polotsk
Neval
Smolensk
Novograd
Maintenance Award After Cruelty Case in Local Court
In Pie Local Court yesterday Arthur Oncer Myles of Pirie West was ordered to pay Ellen Agnes Myles 6 shillings 10 pence every fortnight for the maintenance of herself and four children. The judgment follows a cruelty claim with allegations of threats to shoot and obscene language. Complainant granted custody and relief from cohabitation, with costs of 7 pounds 10 shillings and a one month period to settle.
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Pie
Arthur Oncer Myles
Pirie West
Ellen Agnes Myles
Gillespie
Myles
Airm en Busy in Africa Sicily Also Attacked
A prolonged air offensive targets Africa and Sicily with heavy bombing raids reported in Benghazi on consecutive nights as Allied forces pound Axis positions. Rumors of strikes reach London as air operations expand across the Mediterranean theater.
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Sicily
London
Benghazi
RAF raids hit Cherbourg docks and Danish coast
A Ministry communique reports a Royal Air Force offensive against Western Europe, with attacks on Cherbourg docks and Ostend. Fighter Command planes targeted aero drones in Northern France, while Coastal Command bombed a German military camp and other objectives on the west coast of Denmark.
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London
At Ministry
Royal Air Force
Cherbourg
Docks
Ostend
Aero
France
Comunique
Denmark
Hunger Strikers’ Fate Expected Tomorrow in Gag Order
A decision on the jailed hunger strikers remains unreleased and is anticipated to be announced tomorrow. The case continues under a gag order, limiting details and communications from involved parties.
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Hhas
V For Victory Slogan Hints at Wider Adoption
The "V For Victory" slogan already shows signs of broadening use across communities, signaling a growing movement toward unified wartime morale. Officials note the emblem’s growing visibility in signs, posters, and public displays as patriotic messaging expands nationwide.
Sir George Beeby Retirement Expected
Melbourne reports retirement expected for Sir George Beeby chief judge of the Arbitration Court. He is 72 and completed 15 years on the bench on June 30. Ill health earlier kept him away from court and he has indicated a desire to be relieved of duties once a successor is ready.
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Melbourne
Sir Beeby
Arbitration Court
Sir George Beeby
George
State Secretary T R Smith Dies in Adelaide
At a Hike division meeting of the Australian Workers Union a telegram announced the death of state branch secretary T R Smith in Adelaide. Regret was voiced. funeral attendance planned by Pirie representatives C L Day and G H Sharpe. Election results listed several officeholders and a management committee name list following the death notice.
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Hike
Australian Workers’ Union
T. R. Smith
Adelaide
Messrs
C. L. Day
G. H. Sharpe
Pirie
C. H. Emery
A. Kenyon
C. L. Davis
Sharpe
H. V. Ailegates
Trades and Labor Council
Rich
W. Reid
HG. Gebert
T. Turner
J. Leader
Australian Union secretary dies in Adelaide
Local notices report the death of Mr. T. R. Smith secretary of the State branch of the Australian Union in Adelaide. Other items note Sigide Lindberg undergoing surgery for appendicitis at Adelaide Hospital and various Pirie District hospital updates, with hospital transfers and airmail passenger list for the Adelaide Whyalla route.
Pirie Thermometer Readings Identify Daily Highs
Tuesday's maximum reached 95 with a low of 47 at 8:30 am. Monday reported a maximum of zero and a low of 20 at 5:08.
Difficulties of drainage report to Pirie Council
A drainage difficulties report to Pirie Council details roadwork and water issues in Firle West and Solomontown. Engineer Debelle recommends concrete kerbs and water tables on Swift Revell streets, an earth drain on South Street, and a drainage channel for Martin Street and surrounding areas to prevent frequent, slushy conditions and potential flood damage.
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Firle
Goede Road
A.W. Debelle
Martin Street
Debellu
West Ward
Henry Street
Goode Road
Bensley
Sixth
Henry
Halliday
South
Martin Streets
South Street
Mangum Street
Laureate Street
Solomontown Ward
Oliver and Simpson Street
Sabine and
Horner Streets
Debelle
Swift Street
W. Bockelberg
Swift
Revell
Underground Drainage Suggested for Red Cross Area
A report on the AW area bounded by Yooge road Senate road Yord road and Fifth street notes flooding in hollows between Senate and Fifth streets and recommends an underground drain as the only effective remedy. It records delivery of ballast to Red Cross Fund stands on Florence street and details costs and allocations for roadworks and related collections.
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Jacarandue
Balmoral Road
Arthur
Zetn
Halliday
Cedara
Terrace
Senate Road
Plett Street
Memorial Park
Chain Road
Solomontown School
Gardena
Yooge Road
Yord Road
Fifth Street
Goode Road
Senate
Cockburn
Lancheons Committee
Bakers
Sanitary Fee Decision Postponed By Council Meeting
Pirie Town Council met Monday night to discuss rates for the year as general and sanitation costs. Dr. Reid warned of no immediate relief for the ratepayers, while the council fixed the mayoral allowance at £125 and debated economising without lowering service standards.
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Pirie Town
Reid
Council
Cr. Reid
Ald. Davis
Sulphur Fumes From Smelters Causing Concern
Vague notes discuss sulfur fumes from Broken Smelters and management concerns. The document references a recent council meeting and mentions density readings and a letter from a supervisor or superintendent. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Nagar Ame
Taller Chimneys Idea Supported
A speaker at Yallournia advocated building the highest chimney stack to aid growth. He said tall stacks would assist in solving the problem and that the idea aligns with PTT’s thinking about progress and cleanliness.
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Yallournia
PTT
Shane
Failure to Send Sons to School Plea in Pirie Court
In Pirie Police Court two fathers Matthew McMahon and George Collins admitted failing to send their sons to Pirie School citing illness. McMahon was fined five shillings with costs. Collins said his son, a partial cripple, stayed with a relative as he spent months in hospital. The magistrate noted juvenile non attendance often leads to future trouble and the Education Department prosecutions aim to be fair.
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W. C Gillespie
S.M
Pirie
Pirie School
Matthew Michael McMahon
George Collins
McMahon
W. Virgo
Education Department
Sgt
Virgo
Pirie houseowner fined for unfit dwelling in Pirie West
Richard John Bowden of Goode Road was fined £4 by Mr. WoC Gillespie in Pirie for failing to respond to a Local Board of Health notice declaring 30 Mansom Street unfit for habitation. The inspector reported non compliance despite promises to remedy, with court fees of 10 shillings added.
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Board of Health
Richard John Bowden
Goode ‘Road
Woc
Gillespie
S.M
Pirie Len
Maurice — Melville Bishop
Mansom Street
Pirie West
J. G. Sweeney
ReGs
S.J. Warren
Sweeney
Bowden
Mr. Warren
Warren
Health Authority
Mc. Sweeney
Grateful For Reading Matter and Lending Instruments
A note expresses gratitude for reading matter and a desire to serve. It thanks Mex MCE Smith of Square Street Solomontown for lending a pan. The instruments are in use and doing good service, with a communal appeal to continue support.
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Mex McE Smith
Square Street
Solomontown
Piriens
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Advers
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Africa
Germany
Cret
Hooper
Hoopers
George Beeby
Pire
Alr. D. Olley
Ka Beenie
Poereming
Taviesbiy
Sienetteae E Ee Z Hospital
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Australian Union
Ministry of Munitions
of Madly “Et
Act
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Sigide Lindberg
C. Lundberg
W. C. Gillespie
Pirie Hospital
Newcastle
Iain Senethan
B. P. Williams
Mackenzie King
Canada
Broken Hill
Sibina Wilson
Fuller
Chloride Street
Wilson
Wo Suns
S. Bearman
G. Bearman
Sydney
Ransom
S ‘Laide
Whyalla
LC. Moody
Guinea Airways
Pine
WL Dickens
A. J. McDonald
H. Yourn
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J. Forgan
G. Colin
H. Betts
H A. F
R. Duncan
Wigell
Britain
Dairy Produce Board
Pirie Council
Neasine
J. Cook
Red Cross Appeal
Pirie Court
Pirie Houseowner
Dirmen
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