Domala Sunk By German Plane With Captives On Board
The British India Line steamer Domala, 8441 tons, en route from Antwerp with 143 British Indians released by Germany, was bombed in the English Channel by a Heinkel. Four bombs struck, killing the captain and igniting a blaze. 108 feared dead, many rescued by British and Dutch ships amid rough seas.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Antwerp
Germany
Domala
English Channel
Admiralty
Eee Schivlaod Vod Linburs
Domala Sunners
Work For Pine Unemployed Work For Pine Unemployed
A town council meeting heard a plan to spend £350 on alterations to Pirie Rifle Range. The Australian Military Forces letter suggests the council undertake the work and employ 12 to 16 men on a week-about basis. The project aims to upgrade the roadway and parking area while addressing drainage and safety concerns.
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Pirie
G. A. W. Leebelle
Hepaio
German Planes Over Belgium Cause Alarm Across Brussels
Reports say German planes flew over Belgium with Belgian fighters pursuing them. A German bomber shot down two Belgian planes, and Berlin claims an apology to Belgium for the mistaken identity of British Hurricane fighters. The firing provoked anger at the Saturday attack on Belgian air forces.
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London
Iniitentitivi
Varia
Belgium
Brussels
Berlin
Helaium
la Nation Belze
Goebbels Predicts Victory Amid Leipzig Address
Dr Goebbels, Germany’s propaganda minister, warned that no German believes the war will end victoriously for Germany. He spoke at Leipzig about Germany’s self sufficiency, asserting strong foreign trade and criticizing the British blockade as failing to curb Germany’s economy.
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Goebbels
Minster of Propaganda
Leipzig
Germany
Hall
Italy Protests Over Coal Blockade and Seizures
The report notes Italy condemns Britain and France for the Anglo-French contraband control that disrupts Italian seaborne trade. It cites Italian protests handed to the British Embassy and mentions coal from Germany, coppers, nickel, rubber from the East Indies, and cotton from South America as seized items. A Regina Mayersta journal characterizes Britain's coal embargo as insolence and retaliation for Italy’s arms stance.
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London
Jiro- Ageding
Kotterdat
Italy
Rowe
East Indies
South America
Journal ‘Regina Mayersta
Britain
England
Electrocution of 11 year old boy at Pirie playground
Pirie Town Council discussed a letter from an Adelaide solicitor seeking settlement over the death of 11 year old Never Kotaras at Pirie playground on November 24. The boy’s father, Nicholas Kotaras, was injured while attempting a rescue and also claims damages.
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Pirie
Pirie Town
Adelaide
the Counen
J. G Sweeney
Kotaras
Joseph
Nicholas Kotaras
Remanded after liquor-related assault hearing in Pirie
Adelaide on Monday Dawson Hocking a 23 year old laborer of Semate road Pirie admitted grievous bodily harm to Saimvateke L Travers. The case heard in Virie court was adjourned for sentence with defense seeking a temporary camp custody and a possible condition.
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Adelaide
Dawson Hocking
Semate Road
Pirie
Saimvateke
L. Travers
J G. Sweeney
Virie
Napier
Mr. Travers
Travers
Three Shot Dead in Wollstonecraft Home
Sydney police report a tragedy at Wollstonecraft where Cecil C. V. Newton 31 a retired builder and his two sons Neville 12 and David 7 were found dead from gunshot wounds. The father is believed to have killed his sons then himself. the widow remains hospitalized in fragile condition.
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Sydney
Cecil Charles Victor Newton
Neville
David
Ally of Germany Mr Hughes Comment on Communism
Sydney Monday Federal Attorney General W. M. Hughes said in a national broadcast that the Communist Party hampers Australia's war effort through propaganda and class war. He accused the party of sowing disunity and preparing for revolution, and warned that if it follows Moscow it acts as an ally of Germany.
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Sydney
Communist Party
Australia
W. M. Hughes
Communist Party In
Moscow
Germany
Pirie Seeks State Help for New Industries Growth
Pirie Town Council plans to request a state officer to assess town and district potential for attracting new industries. Prime Minister RG Menzies and South Australian federal MPs will be urged to consider Pirie’s shipbuilding prospects as part of the push. The move follows recommendations from the new industries committee.
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Pirie Town Council
Menzies
Pirie
Corio by election sees demand for resignation and coalition talks
Unstable events swirl at the Corio by election as calls emerge for the Prime Minister’s resignation before coalition formation. Mr Dedman’s path to election remains secure with a 3 289 vote lead and fewer than 1 000 votes left to count, making his ouster unlikely.
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Corio
Menzies
Dedman
Thermometer records yesterday highs and lows
Yesterday's maximum reached 95 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 6.30 am with a low of 62 degrees. The data reflects a typical warm day with cooler early morning temperatures.
Murray Pipeline Premier in Earnest Adelaide
Premier Playford stated the government aims to push the Morgan Whyalla water supply pipeline forward once two favorable reports reach the Public Works Standing Committee. The link from the foun to the pipeline would allow South Australia to receive about £1,100,000 of the £10,000,000 allocated for developmental works to support new industries and essential services, including the shipbuilding industry at Whyalla and the tramway line.
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Adelaide
Morgan-Whyalla
Public Works Standing Committee
Plagfond
Peanier
Am Apnea
Gubile Sinaart
EOD Yee Wealtty
Ioan
Foun
Parton
Ehcourigeint
Mew Industries
Playford
Whyalli
Mysterious Safe Mail Tells Of Town Absentee Count
Fragmentary notes show an absentee count by district with figures like 25,068 and 37, plus references to names and locations. The garbled OCR suggests a notice about safe mail and a return deadline at a specified address.
Cameron to Meet Menzies on Leadership Talks
A Federal Country Party meeting in Melbourne outlines strategies for a new prime ministerial administration. A. G. Cameron is to confer with Prime Minister Menzies in Melbourne on Thursday, amid doubts of a coalition and concerns over governing without a by election win since Lyof’s death.
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Sydney
House of Representatives
Ouliie
Federal
Humanntary ‘Country Party
A. G. Gameron Uledder
BR. G. Menzies
Prime Minster
Melbournne
Aibee
Menzies
Prine Segister
To Country Party
Allsine
Ted
Ney
Lyofs
Tumecon
Voneldtrdlia
Presentation to Mr Fiddaman at Pirie Trotting Club
Members of Birie Owners Breeders Trainer and Reinemen Association decided to present Ms W. W. Fiddaman a framed letter of appreciation for her service as secretary. A supetion and a presentation by P Milnes and J E Clair Green were planned with thanks to the racing lab committee for Memorial Oval facilities.
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W. W. Fiddaman
Pirie
Birie
Messrs. P. Milnes
J. E. Clair Green
Local Pirie Hospital Discharges and Town Council Notes
Personal notices list several local finalities including Mr C Rachuck and Mr W F Tully discharged from Pirie Hospital after accidents. Det J Slinger travels Adelaide bound by express. C A Atkins to return from leave. meeting chaired briefly by Ald Coffey in Pirie Town Hall with mayor Threadgold and councilors present. Passengers on eastbound express include A Mann Alliance Assurance general manager, H G Arnold Wormald Bros manager, H V Heath Employers Liability Ensurance Corp manager, and W S Padman director of mining firms. EG Smith to leave this year.
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W. H. Threadgold
Ald. Coffey
Coun
Pirie Town
Ald
Reid
Howley
Davin
Coffey
HV. Heath
Employers’ Liability Ensurance Corporation
WS. ‘Padman
EG. Smith
Dedman Departs Public Service in Melbourne
Fragmentary report notes Mr Dedman leaving public service in Melbourne on a Monday. The text mentions a tutor, a seat, and references to Emowihe and Wau Wold Hir, with unclear details about employment by Forestry and a person named Bodnich traveling from Metbillene.
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Melbourne
Tynd Dedovan
Hebert
Feelone
Bodnich
Metbillene
Hl AC Yesien
Alwleser
Corio By election topic shifts from war aims
Melbourne reports Prime Minister Menzies and Opposition figures clash over the Corio by election stance on war policy. Menzies says details of forthcoming war cabinet decisions and arrangements with Mr Cameron will be announced Wednesday as ministers meet in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
J. Curtin
Corio
Labor
RG. Menies
Curtin
Youeulderk
Mensles
A. G Qwmer
Cameron
South Australia
New South
Fleut
War Cabinet
Wade
Airmail Pamengers List Released by Adelaide to Whyalla
A list of passengers for yesterday’s Adelaide to Whyalla airmail service has been provided by Mr. The document names the travelers and outlines the route, date, and service details in a terse, period-appropriate news note.
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Adelaide-Whyallz
Labor Politicians Pleased by Corio By-Election Result
Labor figures claim Corio by-election victory signals possible gains in previously doubtful seats. State Labor leader Cal Gleatter notes shifting voter sentiment while UAP secretary G S McLean cautions against reading Corio as a predictor for the state general election.
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Melbourne
Corio
Cal Gleatter
State Labor Party
Labor
Success
United Australia Party
G. S. McLean
United Australia Party Organisation
Goria
Reorganisation Considered At St Mark's Football Club
At the annu al meeting a week earlier the club decided to appoint successors to the secretary treasurer and assistant secretary. G Featherston and H Hoy Merlina faced potential resignation while M Dowling remained. A later adjourned meeting read letters from Fleaslip resigning as chairman and discussed reorganisation of the club with a plan to invite last year’s members and life members to a future meeting.
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St. Mark's
Messrs
G. Featherston
Hoy
Merlina
M Dowling
Nat
Dowling
ALF
Fir AF
Measlip
Fleaslip
Recorder
Heaslip
Heaslis
Mesas
M.S. Keane
Ation
M. Owens Ulmeleener
Five Year Sentence Upheld for Kenneth Baker
The Court of Criminal Appeals refused leave to appeal a five year term for Kenneth Baker who faced six garage breaking charges, two larceny from dwellings, and one housebreaking larceny. Chief Justice Murray noted Baker’s prior record and warned future offenses could raise the sentence to eight years, qualifying him as habitual criminal.
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Adelaide
Court of Criminal Appeals
Kenneth Baker
Sipe
Baker
George Murray
Justice Richards
Justice Cleland
Ratguards on ships in Pirie town council note
Pirie Town Council discussed the absence of ratguards from ships hawsers. Dr C B Barbour quarantine officer was due to be informed upon return from leave, with a letter from Dr C Graham acting officer read at the meeting and received.
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C. 8. Barbour
C. Graham
Pirie
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WAP
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MR. Menzies
MR. Fiddaman
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C. Rachuck
Pirie Hospital
W. F. Tully
Fourth Street
Pirie West
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RAAF
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J. Slinger
MR. Dedman
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New Hope
Mark
Prests
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