Preinvasion Air Attacks Continue Across Western Front
British Bomber Command claims strong raids on targets in France Belgium Holland and Germany last night with the Greater Paris area hit twice in five hours. Ten aircraft did not return, targeting motor vehicle works aircraft repair works an aircraft factory explosive works and railway yards. In China Chinese forces report loss of Hulao Pass as Japanese advance toward Hsuchang near the Peiping Hankow line. In Mawin north Mawin area British and Allied troops repulse Japanese assaults killing about 1000 with heavy air and ground action. US Eighth Air Force Liberators escorted by Thunderbolts and Mustangs attack German military installations in Northern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Hulao Pass
Hsuchang
Peiping-Hankow
Chengchow
London
France
Pirie War Loan Committee Reports Small Victory Loan Progress
Pirie district reports First Victory Loan support just over a third of its £60,000 quota with £20,310 raised and 283 subscribers to date. A Soldik Memorial Old Style Dance Friday awarded novelty prizes to Miss Dawn Jasper and Mr HW Blight, and Mr W Sinefair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie War Loan Committee
PIRIE
Soldik Memorial
Dawn Jasper
HW. Blight
Msu
W. Sinefair
Smokes for Hospital the Elections Patients
A garbled inspection notes requests for hospital patient smoke provisions. It records Mr EH D Russell reporting to Senator JH Ve Keane concerns about patients denied cigarettes and the impact on visitors who share their meagre stores. The piece references hospital board, political figures, and appeals for policy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Lust
Pirie Hospital
EH. D. Russell
Grey
JH. Ve Keane
Sy Me Russell
Still Faint Hope For Mr. Jeffries In Adelaide Vote
In Adelaide a faint hope remains for Mr. S. W. Jeffries attorney general who trails by about 486 with around 1000 votes to count. Postal votes today show Jeffries at 345 to Baldock s 151. Petherick holds Vitoria seat, Gouger remains doubtful, Bowder and Goldney contest with Goldney ahead by 106. In Northern District Legislative Council the LC P candidates total 7381 vs Labor 5369. Final totals include McEwin Edmonds McQuoid and Threadgold with various informal votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
W. Jeffries
HL. Baldock
Labor
Baldock
W. G. Petherick
LCP
Vitoria
Gouger
Bowder Lab
Goldney
L.C.P
Bowden
Northern District Legislative Council
McEwin
A. L
Edmonds
A. H
L.cp
McQuoid
E. J
Lab
Threadgold
W. H.labossa
Rainfall Report From Pirie Marks Year To Date
Weather note from Pirie Post Office records 61 points the previous night, with intermittent showers since then bringing Pirie’s yearly total to about 20 points. January through May totals and last year’s figures are cited, along with a sharp temperature drop and a gale. Nearby Noppesby district reported 73 points. Gardeners welcome the wetter spell and more showers threaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vantee
Pirie
Noppesby
Wintry Weather Report Shows Continued Rainfall Total
Weather record notes intermittent showers and steady rain at 1 o'clock. Data indicates another point drop bringing total to 91 while rain persisted during the hour.
Melbourne Man Denies Confession Allegation in Court
John Francis Downie of South Melbourne pleads not guilty to wounding with intent to murder. He alleges detectives used brutal methods to force a confession, including blows to the temple and eye soaping. The Crown links him to assaults on four women at boarding houses in Albert Park and Middle Park, with the hearing adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downie
Det
Adam
Xifam
Hig
Asi
TM Poles
Vranvis Toha Phelan
Margaret’ Mann
Bethy Adamsun
Albert Park
Lytle McCartney
Middle Park
Bank Official's Claim on Reinstatement After VDC Service
The Crown alleges Union Bank Limited failed to reinstateEdward Fitch after his service with the Volunteer Defence Corps in an occupation under conditions no less favorable than if he had remained. Fitch, employed 24 years, was rejected by the ALF at age nine? then enlisted in the VDC. On discharge five months later, arrangements were made to reinstate a salary of £375, £61 less than before. Fitch admitted prior complaints about slowness and an inspector warned he could be replaced if he did not improve.
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Melbourne
Cewt
Union Bank [Limited
Edward Fitch
Volunteer Defence Corps
Crown
Fitch
ALF
VDC
Warman leaves for WANS service after Seamen's Mission sendoff
Miss Theta Warman daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Warman Hitendale is accepted for the WANS and will depart soon. She is praised for service to the Seamen's Mission and the Oddfellows Hall youth dance. The farewell at the Mission last evening featured thanks from Mrs M J Sundery and remarks by Rev G W Schulevald and Mr CL Venn. A wallet gift and a chorus of For She's a Jolly Good Fellow concluded the event with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Warman
Wid
E.G. Warman
Hitendale
Miss Warman
Oddfellows’ Hall
Cannon's
M. J. Sundery
Future plans for building in Adelaide outlined by Manpower official
Deputy Director General L C Hankin said sufficient skilled labor would be available to start building under the Commonwealth scheme in South Australia. He noted acceleration would need revised priorities across essential industries and the munition program, with hospital and mental institution labor shortages persisting nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
L. C. Hankin
Hunkin
Melbourne
Savage Attack On Woman Near War Memorial
A 25 year old married woman was dragged from Kindle Street toward Stephens Place and North Terrace by a man in military uniform near the State War Memorial. She was punched and choked, kicked, and injured before bystanders frightened the assailant who fled. Police doctor sent her to hospital.
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Delaede
State War Memorial
North Terrace
Vie Vietiy
Royal Adelaide
Mic
Stephens Place
Tie
Tawa
Memorial
Standard of New Homes Seminar at Pirie
In Pirie St Paul’s Mothers’ afternoon featured discussion on postwar home standards. Rev G W Scholefield invited opinions on new home types likely to be in demand. Sen Dorothy Tangney might be invited to speak en route between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. Community singing and readings complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
G. W. Scholefield
Mes Dimes
G. Wilyun
E. G. Warmun
Dorothy Tangney
Adelaide
Kalgoorlie
Pirie
C. L. Venn
C. E. Dugan
Man Held For Trial In Linda Agostini Case
The husband of Linda Agostini was committed for trial and bail refused amid the inquest into her mysterious death. Agostini spoke five words publicly, denying guilt and declining to give evidence. The coroner debated burial orders as Supreme Court proceedings loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agostini
Fazio
Reed
Supreme Court
Funeral of shooting accident victim Langsford laid to rest
The funeral of Douglas Langsford, killed in a shooting accident near Pirie, was held at Virie Cemetery with Rev. Jew officiating. A blood transfusion failed to save him. donor Mr. Le Maxwell of Pirie Motor Cycle Club assisted. Parents praised local aid as Langsford, lifelong Pirie resident, enjoyed bush life, horses, and his dog. He leaves two sisters and seven brothers. Pallbearers included Ry Anderson and Nanker vis Wy TL Garrad.
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Phe
Douglas Rank Langsford
Virie
le, Maxwell
Pirie Motor Cycle Club Blood Donors’ Group
Langsford
Pirie
Pte
Colin
Messrs
Reg
Leslie
Alec
Norman
Kevin
Marory
Edna
Judith
Jose
Mr. Maxwell
Ry Anderson
Garrad
C, Stephens
M Turner
D. Laie
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund Recorded Donations
The entry notes the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund with 4805 pounds and 105 Modernaire dance units, plus 754 Handies' contract bride las kes 146 as totals, amounting to 454 pounds 01 shillings in overall receipts.
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Trey
Modernaire Dance
Las Es Kes
Opening of Golf Season at Pirie Gulf Club
Mr J Hopkins captained the opening ceremony at Pirie Gulf Club with a first drive on No 1 tee. The afternoon featured two mixed foursome handicap events with 24 pairs. Winners for handicaps up to 14 were E L Mitchell and Miss Hilda Reidy. for handicaps over 14 P D Rundell and Mrs L A Dunstan. Tea was served by the men’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hopkins
Pirie Gulf
E. L. Mitchell
Hilda Reidy
P. D. Rundell
L.A. Dunstan
Chinese official analyzes our f ene pua
Chinese official C Hau, director of the Chinese Ministry of Information, says the West can learn from Eastern social conduct. He notes loyalty to country, filial piety, and trust, but questions excessive filial piety amid aging and widowed seniors in urban housing. He adds Christian civilisational arguments overlook non Christian millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
C. Hau
Chinese Ministry of Information
Missing RAF Sergeant Fred Sampson Reported
Mrs Sampson of Alfred street Howe Town received telegrams stating her youngest son Sgt Fred Sampson RAAF had been posted missing in overseas operations over enemy territory. No further details were provided. Sgt Sampson was the son of the late Mr Fred Sampson born after his father left Australia for the previous war.
Day to Day Tides and Temperatures Report
The note lists today tides with high water at Lodgi pm and low water at L142 am. It also shows lighting times for the day, sunrise around 3 am and 6.54 am, sunset at 5.41 pm, and local temperatures with yesterday’s high 65.2 and low 57, Monday high 79 and low 63.
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Lodgi
Next Commissioner of Police in South Australia
Brig Gen R L Leane retires after 24 years as South Australia police commissioner and will appoint a successor from candidates. The post pays 1170 pounds yearly. Two senior contenders are brothers W F Johns and J R Johns both with over 30 years in the force including Northern Australia service. W F Johns, 39, leads the mounted division. his younger brother heads the metropolitan and Port Adelaide divisions and was inspector in Pirie for twelve years.
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Adelaide
R. L. Leane Tetires
Er Police
South Austra
Mnet
Ma Ga
Lupts
W. F
J. R. Johns
Northern Australia
W. F. Johns
Mounted
Metropolitan
Port Adelaide
Pirie
Port Augusta Residents and Hospital Notes
Personal Mr L W Abernethy remains in hospital in satisfactory condition. Me R Dick Skuse, longtime East-West line ganger, died at Port Augusta Hospital aged 68 after retirement eight years ago. J Barrett of Port Germein treated as ward of Piste hospital, progressing favorably. H R Mummery of Solomontown home after illness. N D Stevenson discharged from Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Doyle served Pirie last night spending sick leave with wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Abernethy
Ean
Port Augusta
Dick) Skuse
Port Augusta Hospital
J. Barrett
Port Germein
Surgical Hospital
H. R. Mummery
Wilkins Street
Solomontown
Miss McInerney Wins First Victory Loan Word-Building
Miss Alva M. McInerney of Pirie South yesterday won the First Victory Loan word-building contest in Virie. Runner-ups were R. J. Every and N. M. Easton. Three winners forwarded to Adelaide for the State competition. Judges praised careful work and orderly presentation. Winners urged to contact town clerk J. H. Leahey for prizes as word counts remain undisclosed until state results.
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Alva M. McInerney
Railway Userve
Pirie South
Virie
R. J. Every
Street
N. M. Easton
Florence Street
Adelaide
Messrs
A. E. Dinning
F. N. Cantees
Joatt War Committee
Examinations in life saving at Fishermen's jetty SA
The 1943-4 Royal Life Saving Society South Australian branch tests at Fishermen's jetty produced 100 percent passes. Thirteen students were examined under examiner R. K. Trigg. Names and scores include William R. Williams 834 Sydney M. Donnellan 843 Trevor W. Eyers 83, Douglas J. Martin 824 Burnard B. Leahey 804 Peter RK. Merrett Lionel Aitchison 81, Nikita Erezakis 82 Pamela A. McLeod. Second and First Class Instructor’s Alfred E. Watts Malcolm Marks pass Bronze Medallion Douglas F. Kuss 96 Ruth A. Goode 863
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Royal Life Saving Society
South Australian
Leld
R. K. Trigg
William R. Williams
Sydney M. Donnellan
Trevor
Alfred E. Watts
Malcolm Marks
Douglas F. Kuss
Ruth A. Goode
Municipal Candidates Questioned On Qualifications
A local inquiry examined candidate requirements for mayor and alderman seats. It stated a minimum of one year’s service as alderman or councillor is required, with identical terms for mayoral candidates. The discussion covered the four ward areas.
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Bomber Command
China
South-East Asia
Australian Associated Press
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Paris
Tarsilay
Mawin
Associated Press
le Lane
Hoopers Corner
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
Telephone
Honyulal
Enylenpaian
Rig
Urrauntings
Mr. F. ¢. Daws Luirman
Pirly Hospital Board
Mr. Jeffries
Iuorang
Bain
Echo
V.D.C
WRANS
Thelma Warman
ME. L. C. Hunkin
Savage
Woman
Sen. Tangney
Pirle
Linda Agostini
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
P.D. Hanwell
le A. Dunston
M. B. Condon
C. R. Hunnan
J Dungey
M. Sweeney
Bischof
M. Todd
C. Wiseman
M. Jenkins
L Mitchell
Mims H. Reidy
C. S. Mugford
J. J. Wells
M. J. Gerlach
Mis. J. Brammer
Ac. Tanks
M. Armstrong
A. Brett
J. Armstrong
E. S. Puddy
R. Kretschmer
R.A. Appleby
Mis
R. Millhows
McLean
Mim
Meleunate
Fis
DeVoogh
TE. Wells
Migs M. Palsy
F. Sampson
Pire
INSPR
N. D. Stevenson
Doyle
Raap
Miss McInerney
Conte
Mahyorel ‘Pomiastica
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