Allied Drive Advances in Normandy Caumont Vicinity
British and American forces press daylight offensive in Normandy near Caumont with heavy artillery and air support. German second panzer division redeployed as allied armored columns push south of Cautances, linking with other units near Lengronne and trapping three German divisions southeast of Cautances. Percy village and Percy Tambee road secured, Sicnne River crossed at multiple points as Gen Bradley reports progress with no major counteroffensive expected.
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London
Caumont
Lengronne
Cautances
Percy
Percy-Tambye
Sicnne
Supreme Headquarters of
Allied Expeditionary Force Advanced Command Post
Bradley
Record raids on Germany hit Stuttgart Hamburg and Frankfurt
In a Friday night and Saturday daylight campaign, over 2,000 Allied bombers attacked Stuttgart Hamburg and Frankfurt as well as the Leuna refinery and Merseburg. Ninety five Allied planes failed to return.
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London
Simday
Germany
Stuttgart
Hamburg
Frankfurt
Leuna
Merseburg
Fall of Warsaw closes in as Red Army nears city
Soviet forces under Marshal Rokossovsky push to Warsaw after a 2S mile advance from Garwolin. German resistance stiffens southeast of the capital as Red Army nears the city. Red Star cites German orders to defend every house. Civilians flood along with Russian troops while other columns reach Riga and key Baltic towns, threatening a Dunkirk-like retreat.
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London
Rokossovsky
Warsaw
Poland
Garwolin
Moscow
Red Star
Baltic
Riga
Latvia
Germany
Brest- Litovsk
Przenski
Yarelav
Siauliai
Sisuliai
Lithuania
New Zealand Forces Five Miles From Florence
New Zealand troops of the Eighth Army in Italy gained a footing in hills five miles south of Florence during a spectacular Saturday advance. German rearguard actions aim to delay the line before retreating through Florence as New Zealand tanks prepare for a final push into the city. In the Philippines, 400 Allied carrier planes attacked Palau targets as the Pacific raid continued.
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London
New Zealand
Eighth Army
Italy
Florence
Ote
Associated Press
Reuter
King's Narrow Escape From German Mines in Italy
King George VI narrowly escaped German mine explosions less than 300 yards from him while dining after an inspection of Fifth Army troops in Italy. General Clark, previously decorated as honorary KBE, and Archbishop Spellman of New York were present. An American soldier near the scene was killed instantly.
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George VI
Fifth Army
Italy
Reuter
Clark
Spellman
New York
Weir
Rumored Rommel Death Reports Clash Across Wires
Conflicting dispatches claim Field Marshal Rommel was wounded or dead after a bombing near Friauve. Reuters and AP reporters relay uncertain sightings and a French Red Cross nurse mentions injuries and possible death, with one account saying he was unconscious for hours before hospital transfer.
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Reuter
Rivet Amy
Gena Men Lakes
Uhit Romie
Romine
Friaive
League footballers entertained at a snake social
A social event hosted by West Glenelg honored the Pirie Football Association and visiting players after a match that raised funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund. Attendees included Mayor W. H. Threadgold and league delegates. speeches praised sportsmanship and a brief musical program followed.
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Pirietui
Speleer
West-Glenelg
W. H. Threadgold
Pirie Football Association
Wis
Hen Tor
Adelaide
Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund
Queen of Football
Alma Farley
West Glenelg Football Club
Ro G. Lambert
H. Black
Messrs
A. Kenny
Seeretary
Capl
Nne
W. Lee
Wes-Glenelg
Lee
Tolenk
W. Hine
A Brooks
Brooks
C.M. Holst
Palitan. Oval
W. Millehineh
Mess
R. S. Hocking l Association
M. E. Walsh
B.B. Hackett
Foms
Jim Ulseth
B. McGregor
J. Dwyer
W. Reid
Life Presumed Lost in Air Raid Over Paris
Mrs M L Sampson of 28 Alfeed Street reports her husband Fredrich Richard Scotty Sampson declared missing after a raid over Paris on April 27. He served with the RAF as a wireless operator in a Halifax squadron in England and sailed overseas in March 196. Born November 1914 in Pirie, he previously worked at Lewis Cycle Works and Brake Hill Proprietary. Wing Commander A Martinland expressed deep sympathy for the family and crew as no word has been heard since the aircraft failed to return.
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M. L. Sampson
Alfeed Street
Fredrich Richard
Scotty" Sampson
Isow
Nsw
Pass
Sampson
Australis
Aind
RAP
England
Fred Sampson
Pirie West
Int Pirie High Schools
Lewis Cycle Works
Whyalla
Brake Hill Proprietary
Piro Motor Cycle Chub
T & Fetter
Manchurian Targets Bombed by U S Fortresses
Western China bases carried out a third raid against military installations in the Mukden area and Anshan and Timgku near the port of Tientsin. Returning pilots described heavy bombers striking munition plants and iron and steel mills as smoke blanketed the targets. Tokyo Radio claimed no raiders were shot down. rebuilding is estimated to take a year.
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Washington
United States
China
Anshuisu
Mukden
Manchuria
Timgku
Tient
Vin Iy
Chbys
Swme
Muk' der
Anshan
Tokic Radio
From Day To Day Tides And Temperatures Almanac
The item presents a fragmented almanac style report listing tide highs and lows, lighting times, sun rise estimates, and local temperatures for yesterday and Friday. It reads as a garbled snippet with partial figures and scattered place names, offering no coherent event or outcome.
Boy Shot At Reynella Event Leaves One Hurt
A 15 year old boy, John Burnell Hughes of Memphis Marlborough Brighton, was shot in the head at Reynella while on a rabbit shooting trip with three Brighton youths. The bullet lodged near the back of the skull after a rifle accident. Hughes is in a serious condition at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
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Adelaide
Tukwell
Clarke Street
Reynella
Pic Estate
Pirie Hospital
John Burnell Hughes
Memtlis Sige
Marlborough ‘Street
Brighton
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Hughes
O Reyrelli
Pirie Stock Yards To Be Inspected
M54 reports state H Thresdgold and W T Sharman received letters from A W Lacey about out of date conditions at Pirie South and Pirie Junction stock yards. Lacey says Railway Minister M McIntosh and possibly Commissioner B Anderson will visit Pirie Friday to view facilities. Local officials pledged to push for an investigation.
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Ire
W. T. Sharman
Uutelwrs
A. W. Lacey
Pirie South
Pirie Junction
Lacey
M. McIntosh
B. Anderson
Kinty Pirie
Frida
Lacey Gadly Mayer
Pirie
Steyis
Australian visitors and military airwoman return home
My Harold Symonds of Adelaide visited Pie over the weekend and flew back last evening. Aircraftwoman 6G D Aitchison, who had severed ties with Mr and Mrs R Aiterson of Pirie West, resumed duties on the late train after leave with her parents.
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Harold Symonds
Adelaide
D. Aitchison
R. Aiterson
Pirie West
High priority survey on Pirie drainage project discussed
In Adelaide a public works commissioner notes a survey and report on deep drainage in Pirie as a high priority. Delays occurred due to staff sickness but plans to release engineers and proceed with preliminary surveys and cost estimates are promised, with the effort to begin soon.
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Adelaide
Sundiy
M. Mebitech
Commissioner of Public Works
Pirkes
Mclntosh
Engineering and Water Supply Department
Broken Hill Fire Blaze In Tunnel At Proprietary Mine
A fire in a tunnel at the Proprietary mine near Broken Hill has worsened, with flames visible from the tunnel. Firefighters used over 5,000 gallons of hose as they battled the blaze amid unstable terrain and risks of spreading to nearby workings.
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Proprietary
Hays
Indecent Language In Street In Pirie Police Court
In Pirie Police Court on Saturday a case of indecent language on Ellen Street involving seafarers was heard. William Thorn and William Reynolds faced charges after a disturbance. Crook and Reynolds were implicated in drunkenness and rude remarks. Virgo prosecuted, noting troubling frequent occurrences and seeking a deterrent penalty. Crook pleaded guilty to indecent language and drunkenness, fined £2 plus costs and £3 plus costs respectively, with default jail terms. Reynolds fined £2 and costs for indecency, with seven days in jail if unpaid.
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Virgo
Met
Det
Slinger
Ellen Street
Crook
Reynolls
Virgu
Reynold
Pirie Baptist Church Diamond Jubilee Debt Free
The Pirie Baptist Church marked its diamond jubilee with a weekend of events led by Rev. Andrew Gowans. The treasurer announced the church is now debt free and able to extend ministries. Distinguished visitors joined services and a large tea followed by a rally featured speeches on faith, world events, and the church’s history since 1884.
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Pirie Baptist Church
Andrey Gewame
South Australian Baptist Union
J.C. Hughes
Church Teasurer
Pirie Church
Wis
Whyalla City Music Aims for New Instruments
A letter to The Recorder signed by secretary HE Muse urges £1500 for new band instruments. The Whyalla City Maid body plans a substantial instrument purchase after a failed postwar effort. The 1919-20 season saw a 38-member band with 104 pounds value, driven by Patrons and local supporters. Listed players include Pirie members and brass section names such as solo cornet and tenor horn, with Mr Busch and Mr Herbert as conductors and organizers.
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the Recorder
HE. Muse
Whyalla
Busch
Busey
Hy Ly
Herbert Way
Pirie
Wo Sizer
RO Papandre
Ge W. Tuettcher
Teasurer
HL Kiger
R Smith Cromboney
W. Stewart
J. Darragh
R. Baker
C. Nagel
Anderson
Two-Year-Old Trials Declared Illegal
Adelaide Sunday report notes the South Australian Jockey Club will end the historic two-year-old trials after 18 years of holding them. Secretary RL Hynes said circumstances beyond their control will notstifle the change, and the fixture will conform to the new decision at Marohetteville.
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Adelaide
S.aj.c
RL Hynes
Marphettville
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