Stubborn Dutch Defense in Java as Japanese Raid Progresses
Dutch claims in Bandoeng note stubborn defense against a second heavy Japanese air attack, with 60 planes taking part. The bulletin says some ground damage and fires on Dutch and civil targets, two Japanese bombers shot down, and continuing air superiority by the enemy but limited casualties.
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Bandoeng
Java
Kovaljias
Pear Harbor
U Wars
Herce
Teldo Radia
Benkaley
Sumatra
Red Cross
AAPL
Bomibwere
Port Moresby Raided Twice in Pacific Air War
Melbourne report says Darwin raid aimed at Royal Australian Air Force targets with no casualties. An AP dispatch notes an Anzac strike used machine gun fire. doubt remains on bombs dropped while damage to property is cited from the raid in Port Moresby.
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Melbourne
Royal Australian Air Force
Darwin
Japanese cross Sittang River reach Wan in Burma
Reuters dispatches report Japanese troops crossed the Sittang River and reached Wan Burma, with only patrols in contact at Wan. The feature notes retreat possibility of British forces and warns of potential Japanese control of Rangoon aerodromes and risk to Burma and East Indian shipping in the Bay of Bengal.
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London
Burma
Sinang River
Waw
Reuter
Wan
Mai
Rangoon
Bay of Bengal
Rome Radio Elaime
Mandalay
Dias Bon
Toroshima Bombed as War Presses Closer to Japan
Japanese radio reported that 20 Allied planes bombed Toroshima Island between Gaon and Japan, causing slight damage and several casualties. The announcer claimed seven raiders were shot down.
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New York
Thurstsy
Japan
Torosuma Island
Gaon
Radio Today
East of Surabaya flash war update in Java
MCA Radio reports Sepamene occupy main roads and ray fines in Java. Japanese motorised troops penetrate east of Soumbay amid violent fighting. Dolly Mail correspondent notes possible Allied plum shortage. Air support for Roope combined with sudden disruption as Japanese aircraft patrol. Enemy sea control around Java appears nearly total.
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London
MCA Radio
Java
Soumbay
Roope Canfie
Jaunese
Nurses Brave in Mid Pacific Bombing Rescue
Amid heavy bombing of a ship near Singapore, Sisters Anderson and Tourney shielded a wounded gunner, dragged him to safety as Japanese planes struck. The crew praised their gallantry and urged UK and Australian authorities to decorate the nurses for exceptional courage.
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Singapore
Positon
Anderson
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Tourney
Explosion at Dusseldorf Chemical Factory with 192 Dead
Australian Associated Press reports a deadly explosion at a chemical factory near Dusseldorf killing 192 workers buried in debris. Nearby workers went on strike, demanding to be sent home, and German forces reportedly shot 40 strike leaders. Royal Air Force said bombers hit shipping at Palermo and Malta raids damaged docks and seaplanes. one Junkers bomber was shot down.
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Arca
Fowie
Royal Air Force
Cairo
Palermo
Sicily
Malta
British Desert Fight Reported as Column Advances
The latest Cairn military communique notes British success in the Western Desert with reported engagement of the enemy south of Tyaiml. Artillery activity was particularly intense.
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London
Western Desert
Cairn
Tyaiml
Russian Triumph Traps German Army At Staraya RuSSA
Moscow Radio reports Soviet forces broke two vital German defences on the Leningrad front trapping the 16th Army at Staraya Ross. German supply could not relieve the pocket as Soviet firebombers attacked and captured soldiers described a catastrophic plight with six days without food while Britain and America aided through supply efforts.
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London
Ruserane
Starays Runsa
Leningrad
Polata
Moscow
Korobko
Britain
America
War Loan Debate Shows Ward Challenged Over Interest Policy
In Parliament on Thursday a threat was voiced to move to compel E. J. Ward minister of labor to clarify his statement that the government should not be asked to pay interest on war loans. The scolding occurred in the homes of representatives as the war loan issue was debated.
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Camberra
Homes of Representatives
E. J. Ward
Labor
Williams Dies At Pirie Hospital After 30 Years In Town
Mr. Williams aged 58 died on Tuesday afternoon in Pirie Hospital after thirty years in the town. A prominent local sportsman, he worked at Prest Ltd and Goode Brothers before joining the Waterworks Department. He leaves a widow and four daughters, with a large crowd attending his funeral.
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Dei
Gar
Williams
Pirie Hospital
Tutsiday
Pirie
Sr. 3d
Ward
Annie Femme
Daugh
Steen Ban
A. W. Fadden
Purley
Wil
J. Curtin
Wand
Wile Pen
Miiams
Menzies
Witters
Gescos
Idachirs
Noble
Port Broughton
Edie
W. G. Gale
Gladstone
Mir
Williams i
Jo Sonny
Messrs
George
Edgar
Rowland
Percy
Pireh Maud
Ites
Arthur Mark
Iron Knob
Gladys
Ruby
Tamar
Mr. Williams
Kou
Clement's Gap
Lower Browgh
Tof
Iat
Prests Limited
Goode Brothers
Adelaide
ES. Jew
Mess
J. Bell
T. Fllnm
C. Hill
Waterworks Sia
G. J. Jewen
J. Sanders
Oddfellows Lodge
F. J. Brown
N.G. M. Sedunary
Jen
Thelma Johansen
Stark
E. Roebuck
Roy Smith
Dawn
H. Williams
Reg Williams
T. Wanrrewartha
Barbera Boos
Fred
Bertha McDonald
Seymour
Phyl
Rex
Leladda
Hamilton
Keith
Lena
Mra
L. J. Mchwerney
Berry and
Rod
W. T. Sharm
Max J. Bows
A. Colling
MF. Smith
Jack Smith
Des & Co, Stall
W. T.sherman
New Priest to Lead St Barnaby's Solomontown Arrival
Personal line notes yD Thomas will arrive from Cowell on Monday to take charge at St Barnaby's Church Solomontown. Charles Wheeler contributes to Sydney Wireless Chemis on a jonal programmes. Mr and Mrs A Bentley of Koolings plan to reside in Pirie. W H Threadgold, civil defence co ordinator, presides tonight at a meeting of water works volunteers. Pirie Court activities resume this week with events.
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Yd. Thomas
St. Barnabys’ Church
Solomontown
Cowell
Charles Wheeler
Sydney Wireless
A. Bentley
Koolings
Pirke
W. H. Threadgold
Civil Defence
Wetererrks
Butter and Cheese Prices Raised in Canberra
Prices Commissioner authorises an increase of 1d for butter and 2d for cheese in retail charges in Canberra. The two rises apply to consumer prices and take effect soon.
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Canberra
Adelaide Couple Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct
Clifford Harvey and Edna Harvey pleaded guilty in the Adelaide Police Court to disorderly behavior after a late night fight in Whitmore Square and Russell Street. The husband was fined £3 and the wife £1. Witnesses described ongoing scuffling with alcohol reported.
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Adelaide
Russell Street
Clifford Dened
Donald Marvey
Edna Harvey
Guily
Poice
Bond
Harveys
Whitmore Square
Eason
O'Malley
Hassan
Got What Was Coming To Him In Pirie Local Court
Barge hand Hector John DeDear was fined £10 after admitting a severe blow to Arthur Owens aboard a Spencer Gulf bound vessel. Judge noted provocation and that the assault stemmed from insubordination and heated exchange, with Owens suing for wages, medical and repair costs totaling £14 0s 6d.
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Hector John DeDear
Mansier
ME. W. C- Gillespie
Pirie
Arthur Owens
DeDear
Spencer Gull
Maner
Street Owens
Gros
Hig
Honor
Owens
Tavener
Dr. Johnston
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Australian Associated Press
Allmat
Port Moresby
Carey
Wiley
Sittang
Toroshima
Squrabaya
Dusseldorf
Australian Associated Prow
Thuysday
Foscow Radio
Duseldorf
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
MR. Ward
E. J. Williams
Red Cross Appeal
Rece
Vamming
Hower
J. Warren
Mr. Warren
Tay
WeDear
Walsh
Hannyer
Taven
BOK
Hettor Johm DeDear
Lavellel
Fie
Mr. O'Callaghan
Gopi
Cloud
Warren
Cload
O'Callaghan
de Dear
Wens
Feichant
Ainatt
Arews
Pirie’s
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