Turkey and Greece Fortify Frontiers as German Forces Move
Turkey and Greece strengthen defenses as Germany advances through Bulgaria. About 250,000 German troops are reported to have crossed into Bulgarian territory, securing six frontier positions. Bulgarian credits totaling 20 million dollars are frozen, with one million dollars on the Turkish frontier. Burgas and Varna are occupied Black Sea ports, and German submarines are sighted near Constanta. The Sofia war climate tightens as armored cars patrol the city and international lines are jammed. Berlin says objectives reached, while a Nazi spokesman calls German troops guests of Bulgaria.
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Berlin
Se Sion
Burgas
Black Sea
Varna
Constanta
Sofia
Bulgaria
Arius
War Office
Raid on South Wales Fires Destroy Town Facilities
London Tuesday night raiders operated in waves fiercely attacking a town in South Wales last night scattering the greatest number of incendiary bombs the town had ever experienced Fires which developed wrecked vital churches a school and a convent Ground defences fought back heavy barrage One raider believed destroyed and a 45 may refer to a distant casualty or token claim.
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London
South Wales
Belo
Tk 45
Patrol encounter in Libya reported by Berlin agency
The Berlin News agency says British forces clashed with German recon patrols along the Libyan coast, taking some prisoners. A separate Saigon report notes rising French hostility toward Japan, with four French officers and personnel assaulting four Japanese, causing severe injuries. A peace conference draft between Thailand and French Indochina is anticipated this afternoon. President Roosevelt signs an executive order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Saigon
Thailand
Ready to Leave New York for Three Days Notice
German consular and diplomatic corps reportedly ordered to be prepared to depart the United States on three days notice, with action expected from New York on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Moppett Road Drain Goes Underground Despite Cost
Rie Town Council debates underground drain for Moppett road from Fifth Street to The Terrace using pneumatic core process. Estimated cost £635 6s, with debate on affordability and permanence. Debelle supports, Coffey opposes. mayor casts deciding vote in favor after concerns about open drains and future floods.
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Rie Town
Fifth Street
Moppett Road
River Gap Remains Open Prompting Civic Protest
The mayor told council on Saturday a river floodgap in River Broughton bank at Pipic stayed open. A watercourse could form toward the town, prompting action. It was agreed Messrs J H Leahey town clerk government inspector and A W Lacey would inspect the flood site and a protest letter to the Crown Lands Commissioner would be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Ryaw
MD Davis
Coffey
Solomontown
Uhrey
Mr Lacey
Commissioner of Crown Lands
Air Trainee Killed in Plane Collision Near Casino
Two twin engined air force planes collided in mid air over Dyrahba near Casino on Tuesday. Leading Aircraftman Ree Arthur Gindler of Bil 1Qla died in the crash while a second trainee bailed out by parachute and survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dyrahba
Casino
Ree Arthur "Gindler "Ar
Bil 1Qla
PIRIE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS INDUSTRY EXPANSION PROJECTIONS
Electrical engineer A B Rieschick told Pirie Council on Monday night that power consumption is expected to rise for industrial and lighting needs. He suggested approaching Swelters Saint to assess capacity and needed investments. The report was adopted without discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Taci Council
A. B. Rieschick
Rain Boosts District Subsoil Ahead of Seeding Time
Hawitol ju Ping scored 41 points as weekend rain gave way to clearing showers. Temperatures rose to a 77.9 F high with a 54.9 F low, and heavy rains caused creek flooding in Pirie but no major overflow. Primary producers welcomed the precipitation to keep subsoil moist for seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Port Broughton Will Dispute Settled in Supreme Court
Adelaide Tuesday hearing over a Port Broughton will valued about £200 ended in settlement after a conference at the judge’s suggestion. Plaintiff Sarah Grace Arbon sought to be named testatrix of the October 1936 will of Elizabeth Winen. The matter adjourned to allow a deed of family arrangement to be drawn up.
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Adelaide
Angus Parsons
Supreme Court
Sarah Grace Arbon
Port Broughton
Elizabeth Winen
Ued
Hunter
Pirie News Roundup Sees Local Cuts and Visits
Personal notes from Pirie report Ateang visiting Adelaide specialist Berker returning to Pirie improved in health. Discharge from Pirie Hospital includes E J Eagle from Wandesrah. RAF members on leave include G Handley, AE Galliford, RT Jensen, and W Curry. Pirie Town Council grants annual leave for electrical engineer AH Riesehwh starting March 1. Revs AE YoutePirie and W attend Methodist Church conference in Adelaide.
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Ateang
Adelaide
Berker
Terrace
Pirie
E. J. Eagle
Wandesrah
Pirie Hospital
Royal Australia Air Force
G Handley
Mount Greckan
AE Galliford
Jensen Geelong
Victoriis
YoutePirie
Curry
Solomontown
Methodist Church
Adelaid
Local notices from Pirie district council and elections
Pirie district readings report several local items. Ron Rousel aged 12 stars as Budge in a children's wireless program. Arthur Geyer of Pirie West hospitalized after surgery. Returning officer to announce Legislative Council Northern Division and House of Assembly nominations at noon today. Mrs W H Threadgold named mayoral Red Cross helper for patriotic fund collections. Major T G Heming steps down after 22 years as Waikerie sub branch RSA president. Pirie Town Council appoints W H Threadgold mayor and Dr M Connelly as delegates to Northern District Councils and Corporations Association meeting in Gladstone. Councilors will send the mayor and Ald Davis to the Adelaide meeting on March 12.
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W. C. Gillespie
Pirie Police Court
Legislative Council
House of Assembly
Pirie
W. H. Threadgold
M. Connelly
Northern District Councils and Corporations’ Association
Gladstone
Ald
Davis
Adelaide
Coffey
Dr. Whelan
Jost. Ald
Ryanr
Pirie Town Hall
W.C. Gillespie
Hire Rates for Pirie Town Hall and Licencing Court Case
Council discussed hall hire for dances with Railworkers Dance Club offering £1 7/6 per night and £1 12/6 for long nights, plus charity rates. Licensing court heard licensee Leahy and boarder charged with breaches of the Licensing Act after police found two men at the Royal Exchange Hotel saloon bar at 2 am, with testimony detailing keys, room bookings, and alcohol in prohibited hours.
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Pirie Town Hall
A. A. Bronson
J. HS. Leahey
George Desmond Leahy
R. Head
Stanley and
Mitchell
Whitelaw
Stanley
Australian air training school planned for Pirie site
Pirie town council announced a new 8 360 000 bombing and gunnery training school for the Royal Australian Air Force with provision for more than a thousand trainees and up to 500 000 pounds of aircraft to be stationed locally. Construction is expected to begin within weeks as power, sewerage, and housing for married men are planned, with ranges along 40 miles of coastline to include air and marine targets.
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Pirie
Royal Australian Air Force
W. H. Threadgold
Pirie Town
J. McEwen
Air
Melbourne
Spencer Gulf
Australia
Department of Air
State Election Nominations in Pirie Town Hall
Noon hour nominations announced by W C Gillespie returning officer for Northern Division of Legislative Council and Pirie seat in the House of Assembly for March elections. A W Lacey expected to be re elected unopposed to the Assembly. Legislative Council contests likely between Labor and Liberal Country League. Retiring members A P Blesing and J M Beerworth both seek re election. J S Marner to pair with Beerworth for Labor. Blesing to team with A J Watt for Liberal Country.
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A. W. ‘Lacey
Assembly
Legislative Council
Labor
Liberal-Country League
A. P. Blesing
Agriculture
J. M. Beerworth
J. S. Marner
Beerworth
Labor Party
Blesing
A. 4. Watt
Wirrabera
Death After Party in Youanmi Mining Rut
Edwin Alfred Perry died after a party at a Youanmi house. His body was found at the bottom of an open mining rut three feet deep, about 73 yards from the house Perry had left to go home. The report mentions Workers' Educational Association and government grants to Adelaide University, with notes on funding and community classes.
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Perth
Youanmi
Edwin Alfred Perry
Perry
Traffic Offences In Pirie Court Handles Multiple Cases
In Pirie West, Herbert Frederick Fridd was fined £1 10s with 10s costs for failing to stop at a crossroads on December 10, 1840, after a taxi crashed. He appeared in absentia before Mr W. Gillespie, SM, with evidence from Constable L. E. MN Clark about the collision at Goode Road and The Terrace. The judge noted light penalties for stop sign violations. A separate case, Thomas Errington of Solomon Town, pleaded guilty to failing to yield to a cyclist on January 18 at Pirie Crest and Three Chain Road. He faced 10s costs and five days’ detention after a truck incident blocked the way. The Recorder’s Office received further notices about Pine Pond and fundraising totals.
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Wyintelay
McLean
Ellen Street
Royal Exchange Hotel
Stanley
Mitchell
Constable McLean
Mr Leahy
MR. Leahy
W. ©. Gillespie
Pirie
Herbert Frederick Fridd
Goode Road
Terrace
Pirie West
Set
W. V. Virgo
L. E. MN. Clark
Warnertown
Clue Thomas Errington
Solomon Own
Pirie Crest
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Greece
Germany
Teutons
Auptralian Associated Press
Buulgaria
Libya
Romevell
America
Council
Ald. Coffey
Goa
W. Debelle
Ald. Davis
Debelle
Whreadgold
Savall
Ald Coffey
Weber
Cotley
Ald Cottey
Mr. Debelle
Dr. Connelly
Ald. Cottey
York Road
Mopyett Road
Pike Council
Ron Rousel
Budge
National Wireless Stations
Arthur Geyer
W. H. Threadgold Imayoress
Red Cross
Combined Patriotic Fund
Waikerie
Retired Soldiers’ Association
T G Heming
Hooper
Capucar
Bardia
Anse
Ingredienta
S.M
Royal Exchange
Morel
Virgy
Mr. Warren
Alan Mitchell Sas Hon
Jay
Staley
Mr. Leshy
Mitchel
Leahy
Ware
Leshy
Dan
Intuy
Do It
Atwell
Couse
Azone Theatre
Groome’s
Glerk
Witt
Royal Eaxchatyge
Mrr
Whelan
Uial Mitchell
R. Schipper
Ozone Theatre
F. H. McLean
Mle
Gillespie
Sal
Warren
Railways
Warriotie
G.S. Plant
Ald, Davis
Connelly
Wiy
Eadh
University of Adelaide
Air Training School
A. H. Rieschick
Munster
Mr. Threadgold
Playford
Threadgard
Broken Mill Associated Smelters Proprietary
South Australia
Workers’ Educational Association
Plant
Red Cross Appeal
Recorder
Pine Pond
Comforts Fund
Touar
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