Russians Cut Odessa Front In Major Soviet Advance
Soviet forces under Zhukov breach the Lvov Odessa rail line at Volohysk and push three thrusts toward the Carpathians severing Germanys last supply line to the Ukraine and Lower Dnieper. German resistance continues as Manstein weighs options to hold or retreat toward southern Poland.
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Zhukov
Odessa
Voloehysk
Carpathian Mountains
Catties Diet
Toane
Germany
Ukraine
Lower
Dnieper
von Manstein
Reuter
Dnne
Ater
Carpathians
Poland
Patrol clashes across Italy in Cassino fronts
Patrials clashed on all fronts in Italy yesterday with activity at the Cassino beachhead and Vis Avi areas. Air and ground engagements intensified as patrols met in multiple sectors along the front.
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London
Itaty
Beach Head
Cassino
Admiralty reports loss of cruiser Penelope survivors list incomplete
The Admiralty announced the fox at the cruiser Penelope on Tuesday. Captain G O Balben DSO, formerly aboard, was not among the survivors.
Steel industry closing halts work on coast plants
Coal strike disrupts Port Kembla and nearby iron and steel works reducing output and delaying urgent defence orders. Most plants in the region suspend operations for 10 to 14 days with 2,000 to 3,000 workers affected. Industry officials expect news of resumption within days.
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Canberra
Tuessiny Eavy Industries
Port Kembley
Australian Iron and Steel Works
Thenr Iron and Steel
Lysaght
Pye Kembla
Commonwealth Rollie Milly Sill
Air Watch Roster Today and Friday Shifts
Air Watch roster lists staff shift blocks from noon to 3 pm for Sil and Ios, 3 to 6 pm for I Sharp and H Williams, 6 to 9 pm for W Abbott, 9 pm to midnight for R May, plus N Ellis late night. Tomorrow includes W Watts and Kennedy noon to 3 pm, Finn 3 to 6 pm, Kittel and Nerlich 6 to 9 pm, Campbell 9 pm to midnight. Friday shows Aide coverage at 9 to noon.
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RC Rhike
J. Madigan
Pan I. Sharp
H. Williams
Abbott
Pan
R. May
Vo Mid
N. Ellis
Watts
Wap
Lo Kennedy
RA Finn
Pam
J. Kittel
A. A. Nerlich
W Campbell
P.m
H. Sharp
A. C
176 Planes Lost By Germany
London dispatch reports a March 6 aerial tally showing 93 enemy planes shot down by German air defenses. The day contributed to a cumulative loss figure of 176 planes destroyed in concerted air operations and defenses.
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Germany
London
Berlin
Suspected poison liquor ring tied to enemy agents
Sydney reports investigations into a possible distribution of poisonous liquor organized by enemy agents. Senator Keane, minister, claimed wine manufacture is being compromised and that fascist sympathies exist among some area residents. Authorities note bottles labeled as fine sherry contained dangerous contents while dozens of small houseflies were found on labels.
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Sydney
Waluh
Sen. Keany
Casonist
Allel Oryteemen
Kosmital
Sen. Kosi
Sunday School Granted for Whyalla Canberra Methodists
The Whyalla Canberra Methodist group wins approval to build a Sunday school. They currently use a weatherboard hall that held 40 pupils two years ago and now serves about 230 attendees, one of the state’s largest. The Federal Ministry has assured Mr. E M D Russell of a decision to provide a suitable new building.
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Canberra
E. M. D. Russell
Nee
Government approves extended leave for soldiers
The government approves extending leave entitlement for soldiers from 24 days to 28 days. Minister Forde says the change applies to those whose total service allows it, with the commander in chief directing that excess beyond 24 days be granted. Soldiers may take remaining balance in anticipation of future additions to service.
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Andrea
Teave
Niko
Hilati
Ike
Rhein
Onstea
Dave
FM Forde
I Way
Furde
Mothers Afternoon In St Pauls Church Brings Tea And Talk
A Mothers' afternoon at St Pauls Church Ba MitGe featured a service, procession to Parish Hall, and a welcome by Wilfred Selalefield. Women were urged to lead, with Miss Hylly Walters and Mrs Piller contributing. Tea and entertainment followed, hosted by Somersford and a committee including Somersford, Mevigny, Wilson, Chalker, McVey, and Garllant. An upcoming weekly gathering was announced.
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St. Paul's Church
Wilfred Selalefield
Gutl
Hylly Walters
Piller Wity
Mee Dugan
Mustants Somersford
Mebigny
Warnav
Wilson
Chalker
McVey
Garllant
Hospital Ward Notices From Pirie Hospital
Names and brief notes report patients in Pirie Hospital surgical and medical wards, including admissions and discharges. Several individuals such as Navin Gui Williams and Me Buller are mentioned with positions like merchant seaman and local residents connected to Pirie, Maitland, and nearby areas. The fragment lists multiple hospital movements and inquiries about a missing Eva Lame.
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Navin
Pirie Hospital
Gui
H.R. Williams
Steele
Pie Hospital
Buller
HS. Clarke
David Street
Alsehsrand
Pirie
Johoe Jas
Enigma Hughes Dominates Canberra Politics
Canberra reports Mr. Hughes remains a political mystery as he weighs joining the Advisory War Council. Opposition leader Mengies backs the government bill while Saville opposes referenda in wartime and Hughes signals acceptance of majority will. The referendum debate centers on wartime powers and the future scope of Commonwealth authority.
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Canberra
Hughes
St. Mitchel
Me RG
Mengies
IL Chus
Teader
Varladee
Saville
Wartiya
Commonwealth
Huitvs
Huitvs Priouledt
Local Court Sits Briefly After Heavy Evening Visit
The local court session ran a brief half hour with light business after a heavy prior visit. Unclear text indicates minor offences and a landlord and tenant matter settled by agreement. Police events and the magistrate’s recent visit influenced proceedings.
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Gillespie
Sports Carnival Postponed To A Later Date
The sports carnival at South Australia was postponed from April 22 due to cricket association scheduling and planning for track championships. Officials said another attempt would likely be made after the football season ends, with wide interest from cyclists and local centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
League of Wheelmen
Knife in heart tragedy at Windsor Sydney
A man named Charley Frederick Trost was killed by a knife at Punt Road Winton shortly after 8 PM. The house involved also housed William John Blanchard, his wife, and two daughters. At about 6:10 PM the two daughters went to Windsor police reporting a quarrel at the teatable that led to the fatal stabbing.
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Sydney
Punt Road
Winton
Charley Frederick Trost
Trost
William John Blanchard
Blanchard
Windsor
First AWAS Batch Heads to Northern Territory
The first large AWAS contingent is posted to the Northern Territory to release men for forward work. The group travels in parties of 30, with half already arriving, moving by train to Alice Springs and then four days of motor convoys to Adelaide River.
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Canberra
Northern Territory
Worve
Territory
Alice Springs
Adelaids River
Central Mission Leader Pledges Hall Rebuild Support
E. H. D. Russell of Central Mission Pirie persistently advocates for rebuilding the hall. He reports progress toward church approval to undertake the work and expects permission soon.
Pirie Woman Dies While Holidaying at Victor Harbor
Margaret Ellen McGuire a prominent Pirie resident and charitable worker died during a nine day holiday in Victor Harbor after an operation ten weeks earlier. Born Saddleworth 65 years ago she raised three children with Thomas L. McGuire and supported Red Cross and church groups. Her death deeply affected Pirie community with many messages of condolence following funeral at Pirie Cemetery.
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Nature
Margaret Ellen McGuire
Victor Harbor
Sotornyn
McGuire
Victor Harber
Pirie
Saddleworth
Michael Byrne
Australia
Ireland
Adelaide
Thomas L. McGuire
St. Raphael's Church
Parkside
Yang
Mis
Sucuume
Red Cross
Foy
Ms. McGuire
P. Coffey
Ehurch
Midatial
Baveside
Pallluaring
Metcalf Medal Awarded to L Veal in Pirie Association
Umpires of Pirie Association report Laurie Veal of the White team is the season’s best all rounder and will receive the Metcalf Medal. Final votes show Veal with top points, against Griffen and Castle from the White side, as the association honors sportsmanship and usefulness to team.
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Vite
Pirie
Laurie Veal
Metcalf
Charles Metcalf
Melbourne
Messrs
W. H. Galliford
S. G. White
E. Cooper
A. A. Benny
F. S. Scott
L. Vealy
K. Griffen
K. Castle
Union Officers Elected At Pirie Whyalla Branch
At a Pirie Whyalla Federated Tramworkers meeting officers were elected for the new year: H. V. Rich president, C. 0 Bohlin vice president, E. P. Daly and FE Dennis trustees, Dennis minute secretary. Motions urged inquiry into arbitration delays, endorsed pay as you go tax plan minus 25 per cent clause, urged affiliation with the Australian Communist Party for unity, called for a national youth administration, criticised the basic wage method, and sought child welfare activities in Pirie with Winifred Mitchell touring.
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Pirie-Whyalla
Federated Tronworkers’ Association
Mess
H. V. Rich
C. 0. Bohlin
E. P. Daly
FE. Dennis
Dennis
Australia
Committee of Management
Australian Labor Party
Australian Communist Party
Innworkers
Pirie
Winifred Mitchell
Day to Day Tides and Sun Times Forecast
Fragmented misformatted forecast noting tides and times with several unreadable terms. Mentions Mish Water 8.27 van and Tow Water 2.4 p.m. Includes sunrise sunset times and vague day labels with unclear values.
Port to Wear Red and White This Season
The Port Club at its annual meeting announced the 1943 football season would start April 19 with Port in red and white. Gate receipts reached £415 14s 3d for 20 games, and £148 9s 7d was contributed to War Funds. Honorary notes paid tribute to deceased members and thanks were extended to volunteers and allied bodies for support during the term.
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Pivie
Mumih
Tepdremed
Belurster
M Threadgold
T. I. Andersop
G. Lambent
A. J. Berry Ant W. Sline
Solommontown
Hackett Wid T. Wilson
Port
A. J. Sharp
W. W. Mackay
Hocking
B.D. Counts
Ite
Dny
J. Be Novking
Allenduies Ngures
Ung Cherettam
Solomon
Ruuod
Easmd
Stuunitown
Winst Hw
Ty Boll
V. McKay
R.A. Wade
R. Bannon
Uns
Clothing works for Wallaroo factory to start March
Mr J A Beasley the Minister of Supply returns to work and informs MLA RE H D Russell that negotiations are complete for a clothing factory at Wallaroo. The successful company expects to begin operations about March 16 and employ 30 to 40 people. The exchange confirms government support for the Wallaroo project.
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Canberra
Tuexlay
J. A. Beasley
RE. H. D. Russell
Wallaro
Beasley
Wallaroo
Russell
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