Pressure on Eire as Allies mull sanctions
Australian Associated Press reports U S and Britain consider penalties over Eire's refusal to expel the German ambassador. Washington and London plan to review exports of American machinery Canadian wheat and Caribbean oil to Eire and have denied two merchant vessel sales. Axis espionage and Eire privileges cited as cause.
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Eire
United States
Europe
Britain
America
Canada
Caribbean
Mediterranean air war and Italian front clashes report
London dispatch notes daily patrol clashes and artillery actions on all Italian fronts. Indian Eighth Army troops repulsed two German attacks as Mediterranean air force raided Florence and Orvieto railway yard. Genoa was bombed at night and Toulon naval base attacked, with strikes on a U boat base, gas works, and an ammunition factory.
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London
Eighth Army
Genoa
Toulon
France
War Arithmetic Puzzles Sown by Tokio Radio
Tokio Radio in Sunday program humorously pits five Allied fighters against three bombing planes in a wartime arithmetic scenario about Bougainville Island. The quip aims to provoke laughter while referencing the combat setting.
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Francisco
Bougainville Island
Russians Take Uman Break German Push in Ukraine
London reports that Russians seized Uman in Ukraine as German lines near the bulge buckle. Red Star says German troops retreat westward and east front holds under pressure with limited reinforcements available from Italy or Wester. The front stretches 1,600 miles from Narva to Kherson, stressing German defenses and potential division transfers.
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London
Uman
Ukraine
Kuniev
Wietoc
Gree
Getvere Watt
Fenvor Maaisteiin
Tle
Narva
Kherson
Fron
Wester Watt Ar
Italy
Brisk Action Off Holland Sinks Auxiliary Vessel
British light naval forces patrolled off the Dutch coast and engaged an enemy convoy. A torpedo damaged a tanker and a small escort ship, with one enemy vessel hit and burning. Later, another large auxiliary was sunk and survivors were rescued. No British casualties reported.
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London
Sundiy
Admiralty
Hitler Out of Limelight Inquiries Across Germany
Reports question if Adolf Hitler remains in control as rumors spread about his health and whereabouts. A published photo allegedly shows him with Dr. Morell, while suppression of news fuels speculation he may have retreated to Berchtesgaden or under heavy wartime guard.
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London
Hitler
Germany
Burnjed
Morell
Russia
Kehlstein
ANZIO LINE HELD AGAINST GERMAN PROBES SOUTH OF ROME
Allied lines near the Netano beachhead report continued German probing attacks with limited success. Luftwaffe activity remains low at night while Allied airfields claim 115 enemy planes destroyed or damaged since the landings with ongoing coastal defense strong.
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London
Nettano
Rome
Eieny
Luftwaffe
Slum Clearances Questioned in Housing Debate
In Adelaide Sunday, Opposition Leader Mr. R. S. Richards challenged the Premier to show a single slum house demolished under the Housing Improvement Act. He faulted the Liberal and Country League for claiming housing policy credit, criticizing the Australian Housing Trust's rents and practices in Whyalla Bordertown and the metropolitan area.
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Adelaide
R. S. Richards
Slumiy Ile
Ats
Itv
Legislative Council
Uel Opdusu Rey
LCL
Richards
Previer
Bordertown
Whyalla
Housing — Trust
James
Wiciropolitan
Iis
Thes
Talmr Qnember
Prime Minister Curtin Will Nix London Trip
A Melbourne era of political maneuvering outlines the likely absence of Prime Minister Curtin as he plans a ten week stay in Britain for a Dominion Prime Ministers conference. Australian defense department officials may join his party, with Acting Prime Minister Forde set to fill in during his absence.
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Canberra
Contin
Prine
Iren Amstralia
Ual
Iie
Defen
M. Forde
Auuy
Acts
Mr. Curtin
Mayor's Beer Debacle In Sydney Public Notices
May or of Skineville claims some liquor for the mayoral cupboard comes from the black market while vowing not to engage in illicit trading. Publicans report inflated prices ranging from £13 to £43 for small quantities and a nine gallon keg costing about £100, with ordinary rates cited as £43 for a keg.
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Sydney
J. F. McCarthy
Skineville
Hy Dai
Local Publica
St Ordinare
Aeroplane Sparks Fire Near Canberra District
A low flying aeroplane started a fire between Canberra and the district abattoirs. High tension wires knocked out power, leaving dry grass ignited on properties of Mr Dick Reid and Mrs Murray.
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Canberra
Dick Reid
Towel Thrown In At Bright Preliminaries In Parish Hall
Boxing prelims in Parish Hall offered action as Bob Maloney of Adelaide defeated Gordon Hollis of Pirie when Hollis’ corner threw in the towel in the seventh round. The card featured several bouts with Adelaide and Pirie fighters, including Marlow Pinney, Stephens, Wade, Raysey, and Bryans, plus local talents Neal, Water, and Theodores.
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Parish Hall
Bob Maloney
Adelaide
Gordon Hollis
Pirie
Hollis
Maloney
Tle Raaf
Ievasion
Ken Nelson
Witche
Colin Marlow Pinney
Rey Steples
Stephens
Barlow
Chere
Curty Anil
Joe Weld Mns
Latrie Ellis
Sereme
Placy
Speeds Wade
Billy Raysey
Cady Danerd
Mayner
Freck Stephens
Danny Bryans
Port
Pirie Lad
Bryans
Billy Neal
Jim Water
Bauer
Rocky Theodores
Chuck Barrett
Morrie Hutchinson
Ginger Robinan
Man Convicted For Theft And Clergy Frauds In Balmain
Arthur Lawrence Perkins aged 35 was jailed twelve months for stealing a woman's shopping bag and 15 shillings in Balmain on August 5. He received an additional six months, to run cumulatively, for deceiving seven Protestant clergymen and four priests to obtain money and clothing through hardship stories. Committed for trial on breaking and entering the Methodist Mission Balmain on January 28 where a typewriter worth £13 was taken. Constable EB B O Regan said Perkins had feigned penitence, claimed to be just out of gaol, and sought church aid to learn how to break in later, declaring it seemed easy to peel nanty.
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Arthur Lawrence Perkins
Balmain
EB B. O'Regan
Perkins
Goulburn Penitentiary
Nanty
O'Regan
Day to Day Tides and Temperatures Report
The record lists tides with high water at 10.27 pm 1044 and low water at 4 pm. Lighting-up times for this evening, sunrise at 7.12 and sunset at 7.37 with an 8.6 hour illumination note. Temperatures forecast with Thursday high about 69.8 and low 55, Friday high 77 and low 50, Saturday high 86 and low 52.
Local Defence and Hospital Notices From Pirie Area
Mr and Mrs J Robinson of Florence informed by the Department of Air their son Kevin A Robinson has been granted a commission as pilot officer in the RAAF. Missing after an operation flight over Europe last month. Promotions dated January seventh. Local notables and visitors noted including Mr R Hutchins and Max Hutchings taking holidays, De G K Williams leaving for Melbourne, H V Lethbridge visiting Pike, and Eva Lane sought by Mrs R Buckman. Ald W Coffey discharged from Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Several residents admitted or discharged at Pirie Hospital including A C Smith of Iowa, F G Shepherd A.L.F., R C Smith, Pts. Stat Parker on leave with parents at Moppett road.
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J. Robinson
Florence
Ald. W. Coffey
York Road
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
Harrison
A. C. Smith
Iowa
F. G. Shepherd
Edie
R. C. Smith
Stat Parker
Asp
Moppett Road
Death of Sir Colin Fraser Brings Smelter World Mourning
Sir Colin Fraser, head of Broken Hill Associated Smelters and a foremost metallurgist, died in Melbourne at 6 am on Saturday. As founder and driving force since 1915, he shaped Pirie Smelters into a world leader. His career spanned geology, mining, and pivotal roles with munitions and major Australian firms.
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Colin Fraser
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
Australia
Melbourne
Broken Hill Associated Simelters
Pirie
New Zealand
Auckland University
South Broken Hill
North Mine
Tasmania
Department of Munitions
J. €. Hughes
Broken Hill
Recorder
Boys ignite fires in Adelaide suburbs burn risk youths
Acting coroner Ziesing reports two fires started by boys in Adelaide and suburbs. Five children, ages five and six, lured by matches at J Jenkins fibrous plaster factory Angas street March 1. One treated for burns. In Torrensville Henley Beach road two 9 year olds set six fires, removed magazines, and tried to burn a fish shop. Police describe their claim of finding matches. coroner notes youths’ incapacity for criminal intent.
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Adelaide
Ziesing
Del-Set
W. Gill
J. Jenkins & Sons
Angas Street
Children’s Hospital
J. J. Turnbull
Thebarton
Henley Beach Road
Torrensville
Mitch
Roy Lata
Mr. Ziesing
Ewes
Bantam Title Bout Sparks Local Ring Night
Referee Weedie 1 éubrinich oversaw bouts as Lance Geyer challenged the Maloney Hollis winner. Promoter Snowy Ritchie of Port Augusta introduced Fred Copley and Kevin Care, slated to duel in Mort Augusta on Friday. Weights announced at ringside: Hollis at 8.12, Maloney. Local fan favorite Charlie Red Mitchell supported Pirie’s team in the corner.
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Weedie
Éubrinich
Lance Geyer Firie
Maloney-Holliis
Snowy" Ritchie
Port Augusta
Fred Copley
Kevin Care
Mort Augusta
Holfis
Matoney
Charlie
Red) Mitchell
Pirie
Inds
Central Mission Festal Honors Harvest Church Choir
A harvest thanksgiving feature at Central Mission highlighted choral services led by conductor Mr. W. J. Thomas and organist Mr. D. Maynard. The choir numbered about 30, with balanced sections and refined blending. Mr. Thomas directed the morning anthem “Seek Ye the Lord” with himself as soloist. evening offerings featured Miss Alva McInerney as soloist.
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Central Mission
W. J. Thomas
D. Maynard
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Alva McInerney
North Western Christian Endeavor Rally at Pirie Church
Hundreds attend the North Western Christian Endeavor Union rally at Pirie Church in Ch Sixteen young people from Adelaide and Victoria participate. Mr Ridley Kitchen of Upwey Melbourne speaks on keeping in touch and urges full surrender to Christ. Several juniors pledge to follow Jesus. music and testimonies accompany the U P rally services led by A R Pigdon and Adelaide delegates.
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Mio
North-Western Christian Endeavor Union
Pirie
Poole Ira
Adelaide
Victoria
Ridley Kitchen
Southen
Upwey
Melbourne
Clinton Ly
A. R. Pigdon
Kitchen
Eindeau
U.P
Lade
Mr. Kitchen
Jesus Christ
Christ
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RS. Richards
Mayor's Beer
Holl
Fonth Maloney
Ensign Maloney
Thirespree
Thormion
S.M
R. Hutchins
Ozone Theate
Max. Hutchings
PL A. Wools
Welieve
de. G. K. Williams
Atmng
Broken Hill Associated Sinckers
OS. H. V. Lethbridge
Eva Lane
Wm. Lane
Theluta
Clem
R. Buckman
c/o Salvation Arms
West Maitland
New South Wales
Sir Colin Fraser
Australasia
Pirio
Christian Endeavor Rally
Jerusalem
D. W. Annest
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