No Determined Halt of Germans Falling Back in Ukraine
Australian Associated Press reports no German determined stand in Ukraine as seven major Russian offensives push toward the Romanian border. Two Russian armies converge on Nikolaiev while Moscow circles Gen. von Manstein expected to mount a final Dniester defense near the old Romanian border. Britain hints at resuming mine patrols as peace talks ease.
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The
Ukraine
Rumanian
Black Sea
Nikolaiev
Moscow
von Manstein
Dniester
Referendum Doubtful on Federal Powers in Australia
In Canberra, Mr Coles told the House the referendum on expanded federal powers looked unlikely. He warned odds favored against granting more powers by referendum and urged seeking voluntary state agreement while postwar price controls remain. He noted the speech omitted any preference for returned soldiers.
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Canberra
Mr. Coles
House of Representatives
Dr. Stratt
Government urged clear statement on equal job chances
The government faced pressure to affirm that all citizens deserve at least a nondiscriminatory chance of employment and a decent life. A decisive statement was seen as essential for the referendum to pass.
Progress in Burma Opens North Burma to China Route
Largely garbled text reports Allied forces crossing the Chindwin River in Burma and advancing near Miamedaw and Huthidaune. Japanese forces reportedly must launch operations to blunt the Allied advance as they face a growing threat to North Burma and a possible opening toward China.
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Lusdun
Chindwin
Burma
China
Sharp Allied Attack Repulses German Assault Near Cassino
Allied forces repelled a German attack east of Terracina near Cassino as heavy artillery pounded German positions. Reports say Italian front activity included tank action and sustained naval support with shipping escorts. several German vessels were sunk off the Spanish coast and at Italian shores. Prisoners were taken and fortifications in the Gassing area were being consolidated amid improving but unsettled weather.
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Terrelle
Vlief
Vieletl
Reuter
el Il Anzig
Italy
Miui
Navy
Svoress
Destrayers
Ksdy
Weel
Karl Vraegner
Werlin Maudie Cumtentator
Taxation payments begin on April in Takutia
In Takutia the taxation plan starts April 11 with no rate increase for the income tax installments. AML exemptions issued will expire on March 1944 and payments must resume on April 1 as noted by the commissioner.
Policing Austria After War Report Surprises Allies
A Sun report from London claims Britain and Soviet governments will share policing of Austria and Germany until a stable government is elected. The surprise note follows assumptions the American Army would lead postwar enforcement in Austria alongside its German duties.
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Von
Tuesaday
Hissuts
Austria
Germany
Whiel Canme
Lunden
Thve
Sun
State election writs postponed to allow service votes
Adelaide Tuesday the government postponed issuing writs for state elections from March 20 to March 27 while keeping polling day April 29. Close of rolls March 27, nominations April 4, polling April 29, writ return by May 30. Service personnel may vote by post outside South Australia. Enrolment forms sent to 5000 service units. 12,000 copies for Assembly, 10,000 for Legislative Council. Leg Council enrolment due March 27. Assembly enrolment by 6 pm March 27. Polling booths planned at service establishments within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
S. W. Jeffries
Legislative Council
Pivai
Dive Diya
London
South Australia
Assembly
Australia
Forbes in Tears Defends Himself in Australian Court
In Sydney Criminal Court John Woolcott Forbes aged 41 faced forgery and uttering charges. He spoke for about an hour and forty minutes detailing his life from an Onslow WA property worth a stepfather’s £14,000 inheritance to rapid Sydney investments. He claimed no bookkeeping experience and said brokers and foe investors pressured him as he sought to prop up the market for PL and G. He admitted mortgaging a £28,000 note and selling a lock of mats while denying forgery or altering share certificates.
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Sydney
Criminal Court
John Woolcott Forbes
Utter
Forbes
Onslow
Sly
Hitech
Producers and General Company
Verusiuna
Witl
Thms
Urruin
G. Shires
Welaithy
Verlifeates
Ierely
Henry Judge V
Australia
Lambert Named Chairman of North Western Methodist District
Reverend H P Lambert, newly elected chair of the North Western Methodist District, is a veteran canonist with deep district ties from Port Germein to Kadina. He aims to develop youth focus in Sunday schools and notes Crystal Brook’s vibrant young life. He serves as examiner in law for fourth-year students and is active in the Methodist Order of Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EV. H. P. Lambert
North-Western Methodist District
Lambert
Murray
Northern
Crystal Brook
North-Western
Pirie
D. W. Annear
Port Gernein
W. T. Shapley
Central Mission
Quorn
Pinaroo
Karoonda
Kadina
Murray Lands Mission
Vert
North
Metropolitan
Mr. Lambert
Tennyson
Methodist Order of Knights
Work stoppage on Pirie waterfront halts overtime dispute
Pirie branch Waterside Workers Federation idle as dispute over overtime prompts stoppage. Workers had been asked to man a Sunday vessel to 10 pm and again Monday with overtime. a stopwork meeting led to overnight nonworking. The issue referred to the Commonwealth Stevedoring Commission.
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Pirie
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Commonwealth Stevedoring Commission
Release From Army Plan Opens Duty to Rural Industries
GANDERIA Tuesday. A new plan of selection would release men from the army who have three years of service and are over 30, if they apply and are approved to work in rural industries. The House of Representatives announced by Minister of the Army F. M. Verde that men over thirty may be released regardless of medical class and posting after proper application.
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Ganderia
House of Representatives
F. M. Verde
Army
Pirie Town Council Meeting and Hospital Admissions
The Pirie Town Council gathered Monday night with attendees including Mr W H Threadgold Ald C L Davis and others. hospital notes show L J P Roper of Farmers Union in medical ward and multiple patients including W Hadeliffe J McGuire A H Green G White G Noyce and Routley and Dixon set for tonsil surgery today.
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W. H. Threadgold
Ald
C. L. Davis
C. Howley
W. Coffey
Drs. A. E. Whelan
L. H. Davis
H. V. Rich
G. Dey
M. Connelly
Pirie Town
L. J. P. Roper
Farmers’ Union
Pirie Hospital
W. Hadeliffe
Set. J. McGuire
A.lf
Pte
A. H. Green
Pte. Greei
Pirie
G. W. Noyce
Pirie Street
Solomontown
Flaght
Aucendea & Dixon
Daily Tide and Weather Summary
The report lists tides and light times for today with high water at 1 L 1 0 a m and 10 44 p m. Tow water at 41 p m. Evening lighting up at 8.6. Sunrise and sunset times for today and tomorrow are provided. Local temperatures show Sunday high 75.5 and low 62, Monday high 79 and low 49.
Dedman Cloth Not Wanted at Wool Board Conference
Mr. D. Boyd chairing the Australian Wool Board urged the Graziers' Association to drop the Dedman single weft cloth, arguing it harms wool sales. He cited lack of public demand and a Melbourne wholesaler’s decision to stop handling it as travellers returned unsold rolls from Victoria.
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Sydney
D. Boyd
Australian Wool Board
Graziers’ Association
Melbourne
Victoria
Skipton Wins 1500 Guineas At Melbourne Auction
Melbourne Tuesday Skipton, Derby and Cup winner, was sold for 1500 guineas to F W Hughes of Koobu Stud NSW. He also bought Megudar Uaelelor for 20 guineas. Denku, Newmarket Handicap winner, sold for 400 guineas to Harry Bird of Caulfield.
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Melbourne
Skipton
F. W. Hughes
Koobu Stud
N.S.W
Megudar Uaelelor
Denku
Harry Bird
Caulfield
Soldier Shot Dead in Brisbane House Attack
Spr George Fildes 48 of the A L F and Mrs Frances Lynch 29 were shot at a Brisbane home. Fildes died, Lynch is in critical condition. Fildes, whose husband serves with the R A A F, left a note to his superior announcing intent to take his life.
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Brisbane
Too
Spr
George Fildes
A.lf
Frances Lynch
Fildes
Lynch
R.A.A.F
Miners See Best Production Day Since December
In Sydney on Tuesday miners produced one of their best days since December 10 last year as changes at the mine were marked by hoisting the Australian flag at the lead. Commonwealth and union officials observed a memorable moment as Commissioner Guumissioner urged workers that the flag stands for the Commonwealth of Australia they toil for.
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Sydney
Tyodos
Ty Une
Cessnock
Talelif
Australia
Policy Toward Hire 10 Receive Earnest Consideration
A British and American approach pressuring Eire over Axis diplomats and consular staff is outlined. Churchill, Roosevelt, and State officials are cautious about economic sanctions while maintaining pressure. Britain suspends communications with Ireland. discussions note Axis eyes in Eire and potential impact on Allied operations.
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Churchill
Eire
United States
Roosevelt
Mr. de Valera
Britain
New York Sun
State Department
Ireland
New York
Daily Mail
Eisenhower
D. L. Savory
Belfast University
Daily Herald
Heaviest Demand Forces Australian Flour Output Rise
Melbourne reports a vigorous push to raise Australia’s flour milling output to maximum capacity. Demand from Britain drives the effort, with Commonwealth Food Control, Australian Wheat Board, and the Department of Labor coordinating with millers. Victoria runs at 83 percent and New South Wales at 81 percent of capacity. Skill shortages and idle plants hinder expansion, with repairs and maintenance prioritized to meet the prewar peak.
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Melbourne
Britain
Commonwealth Food Control
Australian Wheat Board
Department of Labor and National Service
Victoria
New South Wale
Child Drowned In Unley Fishpond Accident
In Adelaide at Unley a one month old child Anthony Hubert Warnes, son of Mr and Mrs Warnes Leicester Street Parkside, drowned after falling into a backyard fishpond near the family home. The incident occurred as the child played in the kitchen at his grandfather A A S Reed’s Mary Street residence. The mother found him face down in about 15 inches of water after searching the yard. Efforts by Dr P E Rodriguez to resuscitate failed. The pond lay about 20 feet from the back door, with a 15 inch retaining wall nearby.
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Adelaide
Buly
Unney
Anthony Hubert Warnes
BR. Warnes
Leicester Street
Parkside
A. A. S. Reed
Mary Street
Unley
P. E. Hodriguez
Isolating Eire in Commons Policy Shifts
In the House of Commons Mr. Churchill disclosed that measures were taken to limit the German Minister and Japanese Consul still in Dublin with staffs. He said the time had come to strengthen those measures. Restrictions on travel to Ireland mark a first step in a policy to isolate Britain from Southern Ireland and the outer world during a critical period.
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London
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
de Valera
Dublin
Churchill
Ireland
Britain
Pirie Farmer dies tragically at Pirie East
Mr William Edward Martens 62 a well known Pirie East farmer died in tragic circumstances. Found by his wife suspended in an implement shed near the homestead after he had risen early to round up cows. Dr R D Carmen, constables and a coroner attended. inquest not required. Burial occurred at Pirie Cemetery with a large farmers’ gathering.
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William Edward Martens
Pirie East
J. Leonard
Mr. Martens
Decemed
Pirie Hospital
Pisine
A. H. Goode
Pirie
Rev. H. Wood
Messrs
A. G, FF
F. A
H. G. Johns
G. C. Goede
H. B. Welch
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Australian Associated Press
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Jeremiah
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Cassino
Thkely
Ternikin
Hoopers
Hoopers Corner
Pi Pa
Florence Streets
T Pirie
TEL
Methodist District
H. P. Lambert
Pirie Waterfront
Dedman
Ita
Pirie Farmer
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