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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1945

Page

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Allied Forces Reach Key Route as Rhine Bridgehead Grows

American First Army advances from the Remagen bridgehead to within a half mile of the Cologne Frankfurt Autobahn. The bridgehead runs 11 miles long and over five miles deep under fire as German resistance stiffens east of Hoebel. Third Army crosses Moselle eight miles southwest of Coblenz and pushes three miles along the river's west bank. Red Army reports gains and new battles in Hungary and around Lake Balaton amid Berlin silence.

Australian Associated Press London Remagen Cologne-Frankfurt-Autobahen Hoebel Third Army Moselle Coblenz Saarburg Hungary Hreala Lake Balaton

British Submarines Sunk 74 Vessels and Damaged 25

Admiralty communique reports British submarines sunk 74 enemy vessels and damaged 25 during Far East patrols. One sub engaged five coasters and an armed trawler off North East Sumatra, sinking the trawler and a coaster, and driving four coasters ashore, where they caught fire and were abandoned.

London Thruvortas Sumatra

Destroyer Napier Returns Home

The Australian destroyer Napier returns to an Australian port after six months in the Burma area. She was commissioned late in 1940 and saw service in the Middle East, Singapore, and the Indian Ocean, with a recent surge in activity noted in Burma.

Burma Napier Middle Kint Singapore Indian Ocean

Prime Minister Curtin Improves After Throat Infection

Mr Curtin suffering from a throat infection shows improvement and misses the Federal Parliament meeting. His deputy is Ms J B Chitty, serving as Treasurer.

Ranberra Thuccalay Curtin J.B. Chitty

Wool Threat Echoes Across Canberra Policy Debate

In a tense session Medd. Colman warned that synthetic fibre producers could undermine the wool industry. He urged the Government to quash protections and support, proposing funds for research and publicity tied to a Wool Tax Act and broader production controls.

Canberra Tuijor Medd Colman Detar

PILLAGING THREAT PROMPTS STATE DRIVE AND RECRUITMENT

Authorities in New South Wales warn against ongoing pillaging and plan a strong response. The drive aims to deter looting, bolster security, and mobilize forces to protect key infrastructure and coastal areas.

Stein of Pabler New South Wales

Unusual Accident Hits Solomontown Woman

Myrtle Langsford of Solomontown was knocked down by a ladder swung from a lorry during a turn near Solomontown Methodist Church gate. She suffered injuries and was taken to Pirie Hospital in serious condition. later reports stated she was fairly satisfactory and an operation followed admission.

Myrtle Lamygstord Dain Street Solomontown AL T) Langsford Doun Judy Chace Grebe Pirie Hospital Alwyn Keith Freeman David Street Chuck Circle Selonton Methodist Church Langsford Fresman PG. Tulson

Hospital Admissions And Local Incidents In Pirie Area

A fragmentary notice details Me 16 Brown of Albert Terrace Solomontents admitted to Pirie Hospital on Wednesday to the medical ward after a week as a patient. Reports of Tom Wilson discharged from Mee ward and J Brown of Head Arbor Pine West involved in an incident at the Smeltens Wednesday evening. Mc A Murper inspector of Livawedl Preques has left Pirie after a visit. Beckly on leave from the Pactile returned to Lew Hakgiv. Mrs Mo PL Steer and Tartan with Mrs Marjorie Buwhes plan four weeks in Solomontown.

Brown Albert Terrace Pirie Hospital Alwa Pirie Hopital Tom Wilson J. Brown Arvet Pine West Pine Hospital A. Murper Livawedl Preques Pirke Beckly The Pactile Lew Hakgiv Marjorie Buwhes Adelaie Solomontown Hi Be Bowley

Weather Summary From Australia Regions

Forecast notes warm to hot interior with rain likely elsewhere. Southerly winds bring higher humidity. Readings include Adelaide 8 percent, Unishany 81, Perth 76, Melbourne 78, Sydney 24, Maharth Pirie 95. Local vibes indicate interior warmth persists amid unsettled conditions.

Adelaide Unishany Perth Mel Waile Sidney Maharth Pirie

Naval survey work recognised in wartime report

An official notice highlights recognition for naval survey efforts in the Southeast Pacific area. The report names key organizations and individuals, noting dedication amid dangerous conditions and the strategic importance of mapping and charting near Abie gaa.

Grandest Job in War for Women at Lancaster Beaufort Bombers

Publicity officer Mel Richard Gething leads Third Victory Tour of Lancaster and Beaufort bombers arriving yesterday. Report notes Australian volunteer Miss Getlinwe in Britain with the AX Team Export Auxiliary, ferrying aircraft and urging women to join the WAAAF while men fly and crews train.

Mel Richard Gething Lancaster Beaufort Gethin Enghaid i 142 Jones England Caduuselvois Ihways Austrulia Getlinwe Austhulia WAAAF Australia Aix Britain Hay

Bowls Tourney Schedule for Weekend at Associated Smelter Club

Bowling Club matches slated for tomorrow and Sunday include Hrosser Shield bouts with Ruudeil against Davies and Lupert versus Walker, plus Bevghton versus Lrant. Sunday features Rink Championship with H Young facing R Scruton and other events like Rial Singles and Handicap pairs. Clubs list players such as J Shades, G Webster, R Robinson, D Brakenridge, and E Harker in various draws.

Associated Smelter Hrosser Ruudeil Vo Davies W. Bockelberg H. Young R. Scruton G. Heggie W. Brown W. Buckelbers J Naun Brakenridge Scrutton Fo Tay T Gooley Mullighan E. Harker E Bozsett A. Davies

RS L Building Fund Appeals For Local Clubroom

A fragmentary notice describes a fundraising drive by a club or society to secure a clubroom. It notes a meeting discussed raising funds, with The Recorder offering to publish a subscription list and progress updates. Members are urged to donate, no amount being too small, to aid the appeal.

Mirah Evaliones Ulebhets Leavitt Fati Pagetaed Ag Alghae PAN Recorder

River Tides and Local CouponSchedule Notes

A fragmented page lists tides and daily water heights with times and percentages, plus moon phases and weather notes. It also shows a clutter of coupons for meat and sugar with weekly and four week cycles, availability dates, and ration details.

Availa- Wility SuHou Ogg

Great bombers in Pirie captivate crowds yesterday

Lancasters G for George and a Beaufort arrived at Pirie air station at 11 40 am amid cheering crowds. Crews with war experience urged local support for the Third Victory Loan with flights and inspections offered to subscribers of £100 bonds and £10 for viewing.

George Beaufort Pirie Fave Yorke Peninsula Bert J. H. S. Leahey Pirie War Loan Committee Lancaster Mn Foth Bray Ae Sramonwealth Loch Orgattic Bae People Mount Gambier Ciric Oh Aar Mr. Brant Gething Sir Herbert Gepp J.C. Hughes Emonval Gan Meningie Stritain Brant Hmit

Wallet Missing After Goat Jacket Theft Report

Police in Pirie report a wallet stolen from a jacket left in a goat’s truck at Scout Hall on Wednesday night. The wallet contained three cheques totaling 210 pounds, plus 302s and items including petrol tickets, a driver's license, and four pounds in single notes. A claimant is awaited for a suitcase of clothing left at the police station.

Pirie Scout Hall Walker Bourne Adelaide

Red Cross Appeal Report and Committee Update

An early Red Cross appeal update lists committee members Ricksson Mulyeha and Jamchoons with 40 EW contributed from Groward Towns, noting a date 210561 and a 17 6 tally. The report summarizes donations and progress toward a funding goal.

Prev Ueluuw Ledger Riricksson Mulyeha Jamchoons Committee Groward

Prisoners of War Fund Acknowledgments Card Evening

A brief social note records acknowledgments from Mrs. C Barbour for a card evening and Red Cross Circle events. It lists totals raised to date by the Painters Union and other groups, noting progress toward the Prisoners of War Fund.

Prev C. Barbour Red Cross Wandearah Red — Cross BE Painters’ Union

Evening Bus Service Debate At Wry Town Council

The Wry Town Council debated whether to adjust bus routes and times to serve suburbs better. Proprietor Mr J Gontor argued the 10:30 pm service is more popular and reduces congestion near the theatre, while pupils and workers favor earlier buses. Councilors urged a compromise where the route via Ellendale and York Road is considered, with a committee to meet the proprietor and seek a satisfactory arrangement for citizens before extending or granting further service.

Wry J. Gontor Aden Lettre the Liter Prac- Henly Busterview Ellendale York Road G. le Davis B. St. Davies

Liquid fuel conspiracy leaders jailed in Sydney

Three men charged with conspiring to obtain petrol coupons under the Liquid Push Regulations received prison terms with hard labor in Central Criminal Court. Stanley Dennis, 14, a taxi proprietor, got the maximum of three years. Harold Eldridge, 30, former Liquid Fuel Board clerk, and Leslie Kimpton, 46, taxi manager, were sentenced to two years each.

Sydney Central Criminal Court Stanley Dennis Harold Eldridge Liquid Fuel Board Leslie Kimpton

Noted Pirie Citizen John Edwards Dies at 55 in Pirie Hospital

Another good citizen has died in Pirie Hospital. John Edwards aged 55 born Beetaloo 1889 long service at Smelters refinery department first employed 1902. Active in Rovers Club Australian Workers Union Pirie Town Council Druids Lodge Oddfellows and local committees. Interment in Pirie Cemetery this afternoon.

Pirie Hospital Albay John Edwards Edwards Mr. Edwards Beetaloo Thomas Edwards Pirie Amalgamated Mining Association Jack’ Edwards Rovers Australian Workers' Union G. Dey South Ward Druids Lodge

Commissioner's Term Extended To 1946

ADELAIDE Thursday. The Executive Council extended Railways Commissioner C D Anderson term to July 17 1916. A year ago his service was first extended to August this year.

Adelaide C.D. Anderson Executive Council Mr. Anderson

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