Balkans Crisis Deepens As German Demands Grow
Reports from Athens and Belgrade indicate Berlin pressed the Greek premier with proposals amid a Balkan crisis climax. Belgrade radio says Germany demands Yugoslavia sign the Tripartite Pact, while Yugoslav defences mobilize and citizen groups form to oppose possible German occupation. Moscow radio denounces Bulgaria and its government, and underground Russian efforts stir revolt. In England, air raids target southern coasts. British bombers strike Western Germany and the invasion area as the war widens.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Athens
Belgrade
Balkans
Berlin
Germany
Yugoslavia
von Herren
Paul
Tipperary
Tae Moscow
Moscow
Bulgaria
Daily Mail
Russia
Boris
M. Massunoff
Othodox Church
Foress
Portsmouth
Air Ministry
England
London Suffers Third Night of German Raider Attacks
London faced another night of air raids with alerts continuing through the early morning before dawn. Reports state Portsmouth endured a second consecutive night of German raider activity, as defenses and civil precautions remained on high alert.
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London
Portsmouth
Fuse
Sky Will Be Swept Clean Says Admiral Cunningham
An Athens interview quotes Admiral Cunningham asserting Britain will remain mistress of the seas and that the sky will be swept of Germans as it was of Italians. The remarks come as Allied resolve against Axis forces is highlighted in wartime coverage.
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Athens
Admiral Cunningham
Britain
Mission From Jahan Tokio Minister to Visit Germany and Italy
The Foreign Office said Mr Matsuoka the Foreign Minister will depart on Wednesday for Germany and Italy. He will exchange personal felicitations and meet leaders of those nations. He will be accompanied by nine officials.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
Matsuoka
Germany
Italy
Commonwealth plans all weather roads system in Australia
Commonwealth plans to build an all weather highway network linking every state. The strategy aims to facilitate rapid troop and police movements in emergencies. The completed Alice Springs to Birdum stretch may be extended to Darwin per military interest.
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Commonwealth
Darwin
Australia
Alice Springs
Birdum
Northern Church Of Christ Men Meet In Pirie Conference
The forty ninth annual conference of Churches of Christ in Northern South Australia opened in Pirie with 20 delegates and four Adelaide officials. Foster Hutson chaired devotions. W L Ewers spoke on Christianity a Man s Job. A Baker sang. tea at Memorial Oval followed by a young people meeting led by M Lawrie. The main session resumes tonight with election of officers and reports from executive and missions.
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F. Banks
Moonta
Churches of Christ
South Australia
Adelaide
Foster A. Hutod
Univistes
Pirie Chapel
Banks
W. L Ewers
Hindmarsh
Lowers
A. Baker
Memorial Oval
Iu Force
Goode Real Church
M. Lawrie
Kadina
Pirie Sunday School
W. Heiler
Bible “Schools
Parsons
Weiler
Ewers
Messrs. J . Shipway
Star Conference
H. _ Grant
Sisters’ Conference of South Australia
Mr. Banks
Foreign Mission
Pirie Traders' Association Meeting Highlights and Local Notes
Mr A W Lacey MP gave the annual Pirie Traders' Association address on Monday night. Solomontown residents Aircraftuien Robensen and A Galli ford will leave the morning train for Adelaide after leave in Pirie. Mrs D Heller of Gordon Street Risdon Park is recovering from an appendicitis operation in Pirie Hospital women's ward and expects to leave soon. Mc A P Blesing and Mr E Thomas were noted in connection with agricultural affairs with Blesing attending a conference and Thomas re elected president of the Pirie Traders' Association.
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A. W. Lacey
Pirie Traders’ Association
Aircraftuien Robensen
A. Galliford
Solomontown
Adelaide
Pirie
D. Heller
Gordon Street
Risdon Park
Pirie Hospital
A. P. Blesing
Agristille
Breau
Eneie
E. Thomas
Pirie Traders’ Assovin Bho
Died on the bed in which he was born Pirie obituary
Lycurgus McDonald a longtime Pirie West resident and former South Australian Railways worker died suddenly aged 66. Born in Port Adelaide in 1864 he journeyed through Pirie Redhill Blinman Port Augusta and Whyalla before settling back. He married Lucy Francis 52 years ago and leaves four sons two daughters 34 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral held at Pine Cemetery with Ancient Order of Foresters pallbearers and floral tributes from family and colleagues.
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Lycurgus McDonald
Port Adelaide
Pirie
Redhill
Lindsay Brothers
Blinman
Port Augusta
South Australian Railways
the Forge
Pirie West
Lucy Alice Francis
Adelaide
John
Railways
Pine Cemetery
A. E. Vogt
Central Mission
Ancient Order of Foresters
Messrs. C. W. S. Ryan
H. Tomsett
W. F. Stevens
T. Guerin
W. Wood
T. Donovan
Labor Faces Dilemma After Bitter Caucus Debate
After a heated session where an attack on Mr. J. Curtin’s leadership was raised, the motion was dropped. Curtin gains control while militants eye another chance. The Beasley Group backed the motion as Left units were outnumbered. Acceptance would threaten Curtin’s support. defeat could expose lawmakers to charges of tacit government confidence.
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Mr. J. Curtin
Mr. Curtin
Attek
Beasley
Baby revived after marble lodged in windpipe
Doctors at Royal Alexandra Hospital saved a four month old baby brought in by the mother after being found cold with no pulse. A marble resting on a toy in the windpipe was removed and breathing resumed.
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Sydney
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Rey
Death of Daniel Pertichet at Piss Ceme
Fragmentary obituary notes the death on Sunday of Daniel Pertichet with garbled reference to place and context. No clear age or cause provided. further readable details not recovered.
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Daniel
Nive St
Piss
Red Cross Fund Records and Luncheon Total
Daily thermometer readings show yesterday’s high of 85.6 and low of 54.8 with Monday reaching 87.8 and 8.30 am at 57.3. Fund acknowledgments list Red Cross contributions including 1982 8 luncheon committee 533 Bakers Town Collection 41010 Combined Appeal Total 20129.
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Red Cross
Bakers
Pipe making in Pirie to begin in May
Mr Lacey said last week he was asked by Mr J J Wells of the Pirie Traders Association about pipe production for the Morgan Whyalls water scheme. The Hume Pipe Company will begin manufacture in Pirie in May after land purchase and contract terms. pipelaying will wait until works between Bundaleer and the Murray are complete to allow sewerage consideration for Pirie.
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Lacey
J. J. Wells
Pirie ‘Traders’ Association
Tame Pipe Company
Pirie
Morgan-Whyalls
Commissioner of Public Works
Adelaide
Bundaleer
Murray
Hercote
Beetaloo
Hume Pipe Company
Trade in Wartime Inspires Pirie Traders to Unite
Mr C E Thomas president of Pirie Traders Association urges greater cooperation and a unified voice on trading hours and local munition industry. He highlights wartime conditions, calls for new industries, decentralisation balance, and stronger executive leadership as members reflect on past year and prepare for future challenges.
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Pirie Traders’ Association
C. E Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Pirie
Wwn
Spore
Thomas
United Effort
J. O. Geddes
Harold Symonds
Admirer Wins Snowtown Cup at Crowded Derby Day
About 3,000 spectators watched Admirer secure the 250 Snowtown Trotting Cup for trainer Mr. R Roach of Victoria with K Webster driving. Beau Rouge, New South Wales owned, finished second in the Seowiuwe Derby while Bobby Lindem broke at the start but recovered to place highly. Gate takings reached £371 amid 21 acceptors reduced by scratches and a large, festive turnout.
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Mr. R Roach
Victoria
Radiant Robert
New South Wales
Bobby Lindem
Derby
Ascot
Moses E. Berry
H. W. McMielly
Avorite
Beaa Rouge
Kadina
Wales
Snow Town Trotting Club
A. Li. McEwin
South Australia
K. Webster
F. K. Walsh
Adelaide
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