RAF pounds Germany in 60 hour air offensive
London reports the Royal Air Force completed a continuous 60 hour campaign over Germany and the French coast. Cologne endured heavy bombardment as Bresard Dunkirk area also suffered, with fighters covering the operations. The action signals intensified air power on the European front.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Royal Air Force
Germany
French
Les
Cologne
Bresard
Brighter Outlook as Alleia Troops Move Forward
London dispatch reports Alleia troops reoccupying Kiterioe and advancing toward Ebest while other Axis columns head toward Feriana. Allied forces shell Axis columns from mountains west of Feriani, as Gen Van Amim launches attacks with 12,000 infantry and 50 tanks but is repelled with heavy losses.
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Kiterioe
Fom
Ebest
Cnr
Feriana
Feriani
van Amim
All Ready Eighth Army About To Attack Mareth
Algiers Radio reports the Eighth Army has completed preparations for an attack on Mareth. Troop movements and artillery positions are active as patrols increase in scale. The broadcast suggests a large offensive is imminent.
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Eighth Army
Mont
Mareth
Ccs
London
Algiers
Axis Strategy in Tunisian Front Noted by CCOMDING
London dispatch cites The New York Times correspondent describing Axis strategy in Tunisia to keep as many Allied troops tied down in the northern Tunisian theater. The report emphasizes deliberate movement and feints to disrupt Allied operations and prolong the campaign.
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London
Ccomding
New York Times
Axis Stratthy
Tunleis
the Morth of
Tunisie
Soviet Troops Break Through Front for Eight Mile Advance
Soviet forces have rolled up the line for a distance of eight miles, creating a deep wedge in the defensive position. The breakthrough signals a significant shift on the sector as commanders press to exploit the gap and push further into enemy territory.
Meat prices fixed under national regulation
Prof Copland says prices for all classes of meat are pegged under a national security prices regulation by the Minister for Customs Sen Keane. He notes current prices are above normal seasonally and may be reduced. retailers’ margins are limited and wholesalers must price at or below existing wholesale levels plus margins.
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Ords
Coplind
Sen. Keane
Copland
Prof
Australia
Raid on Alleged Gaming House in Adelaide
Sunday gaming police raided a house in Wattle street Fullarton where poker with betting was allegedly underway. The occupier’s name and five other men were taken. At Henley Beach another two men were arrested in a hut for illegal betting. One was a clerk and the other a retired man. They were taken to the City Watchhouse.
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Adelaide
Wattle Street
Fullarton
Henley Besch
En Hovel
Mania for marriage woman in Melbourne bigamy case
A Kyabram woman with five children pleaded guilty to bigamy in Melbourne. Her counsel noted periods of mania for matrimony and partial responsibility due to epilepsy. Justice Lowe deferred sentence to May 17, releasing a band of two pounds for good behaviour until then.
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Lacy Brock
Kyabram
Little
Herbert Cann
Burca
Cann
Hopetown
Mr. Little
Alfred Talbot
Talbot
Euroa
Armstrong
Sbort
Melbourne
Clarence Godfrey
Tri
Brock
Justices Lowe
Bruce
Burglary At Alton Lodge Sparks Alarmed Guarded Home
Thieves broke into Alton Lodge the suburban home of Mr Claude de Bernales mining company manager. The residence is ringed by a seven foot fence and equipped with a burglar alarm and watchdogs. They stole miniatures gold watches and other valuables in 1835.
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Associated Press
London
Alton Lodge
Claude de Bernales
Gandhi shows improvement as fast nears end
Australia Associated Press reports from Sombay that Mahatma Gandhi is in good spirits and his condition has improved. He has two days remaining to complete his 21 day fast.
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Australia Associated Press
Sombay
Mahatma Gandhi
Local Notables Enter Hospital Roster and Funeral Details
Personal notices describe Mr A Harvey of Sith Street Pirie West admitted to Pirie Hospital over the week end. Rev AE Vogt returned from the Methodist Conference in Adelaide for Mr A D Dickinson’s funeral, then left for the city. Mr HL Liersch of Four Mile admitted to medical ward. FR Afford of Wandeorah setback kept in surgical ward. Death reported in Whyalla of James G Williams former chief electrical engineer for Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited at 17 years old after four and a half years with the company.
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A. Harvey
Sith Street
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
AE Vogt
Central Mission
Adelaide
Pirie
A.D. Dickinson
HL Liersch
FR. Afford
Wandeorah
Whyalla
James G. Williams
Broken Hill
ALF Officers Speak On War Apathy At Barrier Hotel
A mixed ALF group including Lieut. B R Carson MM and Capt. R A Christian discussed war weariness in Pirie. They praised comradeship with Americans, recalled battles from Libya to New Guinea, and urged home front resolve against complacency while noting Greeks and Australians supported troops abroad.
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Recorder
Barrier Hotel
Amd
ALF
Hhaven
Kolona Track
New Guinea
Pirie
Teave
B. R. Carson
Geraldton
Western Australia
R. A. Christian
U.S.A
Christian
the Recorder
Isue
Guinea
Diegr
Spr
Cyril Davidson
Carson
Broken Collarbone Injures York Road Bicyclist
Harry Watts of York Road fell from his bicycle yesterday afternoon while reaching for ice and sneezing. He released the handlebars and fell in the roadway, sustaining a broken left collarbone and a toe injury after fouling a pedal. Watts was taken to Pirie Hospital for treatment and detained there.
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Harry Watts
Wirdresser
York Road
Pirie Hospital
Walls
William Leitch sets long service Australian work record
Hobart report notes William Leitch, aged about seventy, marks fifty years as foreman at FH. Jones & Co. Pty. Ltd. He has served three consecutive years as retriever for the firm and became a director in 185. One of his sons is in his forty first year with Jones & Co.
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Hobart
William Leitch
Australis
FH. Jones & Co., Pty. Ltd
Jones & Co
Eight Years In Sloan Guilty Of Wounding Father
Sloan found guilty of wounding his father Edwi Mark Stoan with intent. The assault occurred on Spencer street Pirie Estate January 10. He appeared January 19 at Pirie Police Court before Mr W C Gillespie and was committed for trial defending himself. He admitted eight prior convictions including two for actual bodily harm.
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Sloan
Edwi Mark Stoan
Spencer Street
Pirie Estate
W. C. Gillespie
Pirie Police Cour
Rai
Supreme Court
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