Japan Demand for Bases Closes Country to Foreigner Travel
London reports Britain fears Indo China expansion by Japan may threaten Malaya Borneo the Dutch East Indies and the Philippines. Vichy France appears to consent to temporary Japanese bases in Indo China if French sovereignty remains intact. US Navy Secretary signals imminent Far East military moves to support American interests.
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Daily Guardian
Indo-China
Pacific
Malaya
Borneo
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Japan
Vichy
France
Japa
Hainan
Canton
Navy
Sin Washington
Far East
U.S. Navy
Mediterranean naval air clash reports and Smolensk battle gains
A July 23 Italian communique claims heavy naval and air engagement in the central Mediterranean sinking several British convoyed ships and damaging warships. Moscow reports Smolensk as a focal point of the fiercest mechanised fighting, with German advances slowed by Russian rear-area activity and heavy rains hindering progress toward Leningrad and Moscow. The dispatch notes large German losses in the Bessarabian sector and ongoing battles in Polotsk Neval, Smolensk, and Jitomir sectors. Washington reports US tank production surging to a five year rapid pace, with American tanks deemed superior, per Col. John Christmas.
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Sundun J
Smolensk
Moscow
Berlin
Novgorod
Leningrad
Bessarabian
Polotsk-Neval
Jitomir
Novograd-Volynsk
Washington
United States
Germany
Joho Christmas
Military enrolment urged for youths turning nineteen
Melbourne reports the latest call-up requires unmarried men and widowers without children who reach 19 or 20 in the year to enrol within 30 days from September 1. Enrolment forms are available at post offices and training-area offices. Penalties apply. Gen H W Lloyd to resign as Director General of recruiting August 1, with Major N H Whitfield succeeding him.
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Melbourne
P. C. Spender
Army
H. W. Lloyd
N. H. Whitfield
Lloyd
Bronze medallion presented in Canberra for lifesaving feat
The bronze medallion of the Royal Humane Society was awarded to Mrs. Noel A. Fisk during a Melbourne business visit for rescuing a 10 year old schoolboy from drowning. Other hospital notes include many local injuries and recoveries at Pirie Hospital, with several patients mentioned by name and address.
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Canberra
D. Yates
Sifesaving Society
Broken Hill
Pirie
Fisk
Sette Stephens
Pine West
Pirie Hospital
Bob
Air Force Attacks Western Germany and Northern France
The Royal Air Force renewed raids on Western Germany and pressed the offensive over Northern France. Heavy explosions struck the Boulogne area early this morning and again last night for nearly two hours, with additional bombing over the French coast after dawn.
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London
Royal Air Force
Germany
France
Boulogne
Russia Exhausts Germans in Smolensk Drive
A Moscow observer report notes the German offensive, aimed mainly at Smolensk, is tiring after ten days as German forces face mounting strain and attrition.
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London
Moscow
Smolensk
Wish for Federal Session Pressed by Labor Party
In Sydney on Thursday six New South Wales federal members urged Federal Labor leader Curtin to press Prime Minister Menzies for a federal session. A separate note mentions Campiel safety and a lifesaving story about Mrs Fisk, formerly Miss May Forsaith of Pirie, with a bronze medal earned about eight years ago.
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Sydney
12. Curtin
Fenr
New South Wales
R. G. Menzies
Mater
Campiel
Fisk
May Forsaith
Frank Forsaith
Pirie
Pirie School
Pirie High School
Heroism Recorded for Sidne Kennedy at Yackamoorundie Creek
The late Sidne Kennedy, keeper to Pirie Bowling Club, died while attempting to save others in Yackamoorundie Creek near Gul uare during the January disaster. Also drowned were Mrs. J Bullock. others in the motor party include Mesdames A Bell and A Miller, a child, and Mr. Bullock.
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Sidne Kennedy
Royal Humane Society
Kennedy
Pirie
Yackamoorundie Creek
Gul Uare
J. Bullock
A. Bell
A. Miller
Bullock
St John Ambulance Brigade roster announced for tomorrow
Football junior Memorial Oval LIS pau Sgt M Chesson A grade Cpl AF Bassani Ptes POL Duffy DC Bambridge JAD Culpin hockey Leonard Oval 245 Pies JP Griffiths LJ Culpin.
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St. John Ambulance Brigade
Memorial Oval
Lis Pau
M. Chesson
A.F. Bassani
Pol Duffy
Bambridge
Jad Culpin
Leonard Oval
Pies J.P. Griffiths
L. J. Culpin
Robbery at Whyalla shocks local community
Fragmented report notes a robbery at Whyalla on Tuesday night with ensuing police response. An afternoon plane trip to assist investigation is recorded, while losses included items described in unclear terms. The text references Gladstone High School activities and a court scene tied to a separate candidature and wartime administration notes.
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Loss
Wood Shortage in Pirie Promises Investigation
At the residence of Mr and Mrs V Robinwon friends attended the first birthday of their son Ray on September 7. SR Smith of the RAAF has returned to Laverton Victoria after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs J Smith of Warnertown. Messrs J Firmin Jenkins and C A Degenhardt named by Pirie Hearts Board to assist during the coming month. Interior who was ill on holiday here has been discharged from Pirie Hospital. List of passengers by Adelaide Whyalla airmail service yesterday afternoon released by L C Moody Pirie agent for Guinea Airways. Pirie to Whyalla N W Riley J R Needle and M M O'Brien. Pirie to Adelaide G D Ward. Those who travelled on Wednesday afternoon were Pirie to Whyalla W Thomas.
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E. C. Patterson
York
Pirie Hospital
Ken McDonald
David Street
Adelaide
Frank Watts
Sixth Street
Jeff Pirie Hospital
A. Hokellas
Pirie West
Mr. V
Robinwon
Ray
SR. Smith
RAAF
Laverton
Victoria
J. Smith
Warnertown
Messrs
J. Firmin Jenkins
C. A. Degenhardt
Pirie Hearts Board
Board
Memfere
Trains derailed near Naracoorte disrupt north bound service
A freight train derailed near Naracoorte deranging 23 loaded trucks. The wreck tore up 10 chains of permanent way and damaged about 15 wagons delaying service. Passengers were transferred to an emergency train while repair work continued with an expected completion by nightfall.
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Naracoorte
France
Munition Worker Urged to Slow Down in Melbourne Fact
Melbourne report recalls a factory worker who produced 100 to 110 shells in two shifts while peers made 45 to 50. He was told to slacken off and quit, later joining the ALF after leaving the plant. The minister cited this as an example of wartime pressure on workers.
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The
ALF
Puckapunyal
Pirie Thermometer Readings Reported for Week
Thursday record shows a maximum of 64 and a minimum near 30 by 8 30 am. Wednesday recorded a high of 60 and a minimum around 40 before sunrise.
Two Men Sentenced to 21 Months Each in Whyalla Theft
In Augusta Court, Mr Justice Richards sentenced Norman William Mill of Broken Hill and Robert Peel of Sydney to one year nine months imprisonment for breaking and entering and larceny from KW Reed's shop in Whyalla. Mill asked to free his companion after serving both sentences. John Leo Martin was acquitted of an unnatural offence.
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Augusta
Justice Richards
Norman William Mill
Broken Hill
Robert Peel
Sydney
KW. Reed
Whyalla
Mill
John Leo Martin
Fadden Willing to be Minister If Asked
Canberra reports reveal A. W. Fadden Country Party leader ready to assume the prime ministership if R G Menzies quits as United Australia Party leader and if broad non-Labor support is pledged He would support Menzies while he remains leader but could form a new coalition ministry if Menzies resigns or is otherwise unable to lead
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Fadden
Canberra
A. W. Fadden
Country Party
R. G Menzies
Keader
United Australia Party
Adelaide legislator seeks ban on brutal wrestling displays
In the Assembly Mr Duncan urged action to stop brutal wrestling at Paradise MacRobertson Stadium. Premier Playford said he would obtain police reports to see if any legal steps are possible. Duncan cited last Saturday night’s events as evidence of troubling morals among paying spectators.
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Adelaide
Duncan
T. Playford
MacRobertson
Pictures of Soldiers Ads Questioned in Parliament
In Adelaide on Thursday Attorney General W Jeffries said he would ask the Premier to refer to the Prime Minister a suggestion to prohibit pictures of Australian soldiers being used for business. Lacey argued the word Anzac advertising may be illegal, noting a firm mimicked Department of Information ads with a soldier image promoting toothpaste, risking prejudice to defence. Jeffries cited a WWI ad proving Anzac usage in advertising.
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Adelaide
W. Jeffries
Lacey
Department of Information
Jeffries
Hoardings and Street Advertisements Drafts Adopted
The council debated illuminated signs and street projections, with two drafts on hoardings. The amended Act removed a height restriction and the by law draft would satisfy the case. Alderman Davis moved to adopt both drafts.
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Ald. Davis
Pirie Corporation Schedules Mile of Pennies Campaign
Pirie Corporation discussed selling street badges and a fundraising effort in Ellen Street for a "Mile of Pennies" event planned Friday. The meeting also noted continued interest in Labor Day activities and related fund campaigns.
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Pirie Corporation
Pirie
Ellen Streets
Russell Named Secretary of Pirie Labor Day Committee
At the Pirie Labor Day Celebration Committee meeting Eussell was chosen as secretary succeeding G H Sharpe who resigned due to other duties. The group urged wider union appeal to boost interest and pledged keenness among members to support this year’s celebration.
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Pirie
Ear
E. H. D. Russell
G. H. Sharpe
L. H. Davis
District
Sharpe
Red Cross Appeal Receives Club Donation Boost
A £367 7 donation from Pigh and District Trotting Club raised the Red Cross Fund total to over £2,500.
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Pigh and District Trotting Club
Red Cross Fund
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