Cassino Front Fights Wind Down but Allies Hammer On
Fierce Cassino combat drops after a week as German positions hold and Allied heavy guns renew bombardment. Three small attacks on the Anzio beachhead repelled. French front activity also reported halted. Railway yard dispute over unauthorised crossing leads to council debate on access and safety, with War Department urged to close the path and preserve footpaths.
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Australian Associated Press
London
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Berlin
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J. 1S. Leahey
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Night Air Raids Reported Over Bristol and Britain
Berlin claims German bombers struck in strong force while Australian night fighters report three raiders destroyed over Britain. Reports from London note British defenses counted seven enemy intruders as RAF efforts countered the raid with heavy anti aircraft fire.
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London
Britain
Berlin
Restarting Kembla Steelworks Aims for April Return
Australian Iron and Steel Company directors said with adequate coal supplies the Port Kembla coke ovens could return to normal by April 1. The Federal Government had directed reinstatement of laid off workers by April 3 if safety allows. The stoppage stems from the southern coalfield strike.
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Sydney
Australian Iron and Steel Company
Port Kembla
Southern Coalfield
Fire in San Francisco Hotel Tragedy Claims 22 Lives
Australian AP reports a deadly hotel fire in San Francisco fatally injuring 22 and wounding 82. Early cause speculation cites possible arson or accident. investigators search for exact origin amid chaotic scenes and hospital transfers.
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San Francisco
Piriean Actor Featured In Aus Film Weekend Showing
Pirie actor Pearson from Port Augusta appeared in a Australian film during the weekend screening in New Guinea action scenes. Known in Pirie curling circles, Pearson won a 1989 Port Augusta event and was seen spending leave in town during the standy ta Adelulite period.
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Collins Pearson
Pirie
New Guinea
Pearson
Finns Hopeful Stull Talk Of Peace
A new wave of peace optimism sweeps Finland as people follow British American and Swedish armistice statements. Helsinki reports suggest politicians expect no new initiative until Russian terms are clarified.
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London
Helsinki
Stockholm
Production curtailment debate in Canberra Senate
In Canberra the Senate heard Sen. Fraser deny using his position to favor one utensil firm over another while a national security regulation on household utensils faced disallowance. Sen. Wilson claimed a war trade interest improperly appointed a controller and noted production restrictions affecting A. Simpson of Adelaide and others across the states.
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Senate
Scn
Fraser
Keyser
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Sen. Wilson
Wilson
A. Simpson
Adelaifut
Pleasant Memorial Hall Dance Features Live Music
A pleasant evening at Memorial Hall with old style dancing on Friday. Music by Mrs. P London, Mr W Booth, and Mr Fitzgerald, assisted by Miss Jean Mahoney and Mr Colin Fisher. Prizes were won by Mr L Late and Mrs Telford.
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P. London
W Booth
Fitzgerald
Jean Mahoney
Colin Fisher
L. Late
Telford
Sulphur Fumes Reduced by New Scrubber at Works
Broken Hill Associated Smelters reports lower sulphur fumes after installing the first gas scrubbing system at the works. The water scrubber absorbs sulphur from the gases, sending cleaned effluent to a drain that discharges into Spencer Gulf. Tests show minimal impact on gulf waters, even at high tides.
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Landers
Spencer Gulf
Gulf
Inquest into Pyjama Girl case in Melbourne continues
Melbourne hearing details claims by John James Morgan that the Pyjama Girl is not his stepdaughter Philomena Morgan. He recalls seeing the body and notes differences from a 1936 Sydney University observation. Leonard Bell testifies with limited records about Philomena Morgan’s dental treatment. Hearing adjourned.
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Melbourne
John James Morgan
Five Deck
N.E.W
Johanna Routledge
Philomena Morgan
Bnt
Morgan
Sydney University
Phil
Phil’ Morging
Hat Nye
Leonard Bell
Philomena Morm
Read
ISD
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Governor Malcolm Barclay-Harvey to Visit Pirie Next Week
The Governor will visit Pirie on Tuesday and Wednesday with a farewell tour. Events include a Memorial Oval assembly for school children at 2:30 and a hospital visit at 3:30 or 4:30, plus a lodge meeting and other functions in the evening. Attendance urged by the mayor.
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Malcolm
Barclay-Harvey
Pirie
Tueday
W. EL. Threadgola
Meyer
Maceheney
Memorial Oval
Australia
Oval
Middleton
Mayo
26 Years in Railways Mark Life of Mr Fredevick Errington
Mr Fredevick George Errington a veteran South Australian Railways worker aged 74 died at Prince Street Solomon on Monday. He served 26 years on the railways driving many miles on the main line and later joined Peterborough and Port Wakefield posts before ending his career as a first class driver. His colleagues included Bob Diamond George Whiteford Tony Polglase and Bob Kretsch Ivy.
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Fredevick George
Prince Street
SolomonsoWif
Seyuice
South Austalian Railways
Errington
Petey Errington
Hillow
Saddleworth
Miley Bridge
Port
Pirie
Bob Diamond
George Whiteford
Tony Polglase
Tate Bob Kretsch- Ivy
Pir Town Council Meeting Attendees and Local Notices
Local council members Mi W and colleagues attended Pir Town Council Monday night. A flurry of residents including Mrs Bo Mage of Semaphoris and Mrs T A Peyoy of downtown visited Pie for vacations and guest Mrs H A Lethbridge of Adelante. Reports note Mrs Merl Brown’s return from three weeks at Glenelg and Exrington’s long service with the waterside workers. Other items cover retirements, funerals, and hospital updates at Pirie and Semaphore with numerous names and addresses mentioned.
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Ald
I. Davis
Merl Brown
Hisdon Parl, Fiw
Glenelg
Ai. Exrington
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Pirie Olds Age
Aire Messrs
Thoms Alfred
Francis Ronald
F. Tannistall
Pirie
D. Gouley
Lares Bay
Alfred Thomas Exrington
Adelaide
E. S. Diy
Brighter Lights in Parks Proposal Highlights Council Meeting
Park officials consider installing bright lights in Memorial and Ellendale Parks to deter vandalism and aid beautification. A tree in Memorial Park was found damaged and likely replaced, with possible use of a portable generator for events. The council debated seating for pedestrians near the bus terminus and addressed taxicab zoning and enforcement issues during the Monday night session.
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Memorial
Ellendale
Memorial Park
Gr. Wheko
Saullers Company
Ellendale Park
Ald
Wavis
Urokun Hill Associated Smolters
Batrisbur
Menianul
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Wereone
Fightin Forces
Uf Flimaton
Goffey
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Menihil
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Broken Hill Seeks Water Aid for Zinc Rich Future
In Broken Hill the water shortage looms over industry and city planning as Zinc Corporation plans to invest two million pounds in development. Local officials and workers push for New South Wales or regional water solutions to sustain 27,000 residents and the mines at North and South. The Recorder notes community efforts from Albert Morris to tree plantings easing dust and highlights warnings that lack of water could curb city growth and mine output.
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Silver City
Charles Rasp
North
Lems
Zinc Corporation Limited
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Zinc Corporation Administration
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South Australian
Whyalla
Murray
Kalgoorlie
Uwt
Darling River
Menindee
Argent Street
Albert Morris
Civic Broken Hill
Stephens Creek
Uberumberka
Westers
Aed Sax
Undertaking
Zinc Corporation
Pirie
Hill
Pirie Calls for £60000 War Loan Drive
The Commonwealth Government urges Australians to lend £150 million to fund the war effort. Pirie aims to raise £60000 as part of a nationwide subscription to victory, highlighting the need for munition supply and economy.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Communist effort to enter Labor Party in Australia
The Communist campaign aims to submit Communist candidates for Labor pre election ballots to boost Labor support at state and federal elections. Teams have been chosen to tour Australia and lead public meetings with workers in labor strongholds.
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Labor Party
Australia
Labor
Routine Work on Pirie Roads
Routine road maintenance reported on Pirie streets affecting traffic flow. Officials directed crews to repair potholes and resurface sections as weather allowed. Local residents advised to expect short delays and follow posted work signs.
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Pirie Roads
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