Allies press Tunisia front near Bizerta and Zaghouan
Allied advance on the Tunisia front continues as the First Army reportedly captures Jeb el Bouaouka. Arab scouts reach nine miles from Bizerta while American forces push toward Tunis from Mateur, with Bizerta visible from high ground north of Lake Achkel. French columns push along Pont du Fahs and toward Zaghouan.
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Australian Associated Press
Los Opos
Hureday
Tunisia
Algiers
Jeb el- Bouaouka
Bizerta
Tunis
Rome Radio
Ferryville
Mateur
Lake Achkel
Giimaid
Tio
Pont du Fahs
Eighth Army
Jeb el-Zaghouan
Zaghouan
Russians Break Through in Kuban Front
Fierce fighting in the Kuban region continues as Soviet forces announce a breakthrough. North-east of Novorossiysk a Russian formation overcomes enemy fortifications, seizes strong points, and inflicts heavy losses in men and material.
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London
Kuban
Novorossisk
US bombers hit Toungoo Burma in heavy raid
United States heavy bombers dropped about 30 tons of hazardous devices on Toungoo Burma on Thursday. One formation focused on the Japanese army headquarters. Reports say all devices fell within the target area causing extensive damage to buildings and ground installations.
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United States
Toungoo
Burma
Heraldinus
Plate Sud Cnly
Elise Une
Picnic plans amid Smelter Employes meeting details
The annual meeting of the Broken Valley Smelter Employes Association was held in Memorial Hall chaired by Giles with Mr JS Hocking as secretary. Officers elected included Fraser as patron, Yates as president, Sjostrom as vice president, Hocking as secretary, Merlin as assistant secretary, and Muthiru as treasurer. A Gift Fund and scholarships were noted, with a tentative picnic and sport set for Wednesday September 8.
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Vere Vetstare Watendanner Kast Nugit al
Broken Vni Associated Smickers Pivchy and Sports Associatigny Weld
Memorial Hall
Ftl
Giles Wis
JS Hocking
Questited
Tvimy
Oa. Sigstrow
Colin Fraser
Massis
Yates
Giles
AL Sjostrom
Memorial Park Restoration A Long Range Plan Begins
Town progress on Memorial Park beautification celebrated as a long range plan unfolds. North eastern corner work includes weed removal three Norfolk Island pines planted and guarded. Soil from nearby roads mixed with Kikuyu grass sown. surveyors level paths and plan an avenue along the northern side. Restoration spares years more than months with civic pride and youth involvement encouraged to protect young trees and grass.
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Memorial Park
Norfolk Island
Lower Broughton
Nelshaby Main Road
Segun
Gerfuse Street
Four Boys In Trouble At Pirie Juvenile Court
Four boys under sixteen faced theft charges after a local department store loss of merchandise valued over £210. Details included rabbits traps razor blades cigarettes tobacco and lighters. The judge gave a stern warning and the boys were released with parental bonds and no conviction recorded.
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Pirie
W. C. Gillespie
Det
J. Slinger
L. E. Wehr
Scunnil Hoy
Wehr
Case
Solomontown Club secretary resigns as May elects new Pettion
Mr RL Forgan resigns the Secretaryship of Solomontons Mothers Club and May D Laube is elected to fill the position. Mrs C F Cumming Ham is vice president. Mrs J M Hillam of Port German dies in Adelaide, funeral at Port Germein Cemetery conducted by Rev D W Annear. J V Creitenden of Clare holidaying in Pirie as guest of daughter Mrs H G Green. Maurice Vincent of Glenelg and family to Melbourne for RAN service. Wreaths at funeral from Wally and Barbaras and from EH Sloan. J J O'Sullivan, War Loan Committee organiser, arrived in Pirie to revive war savings certificate campaign. Mr Ja H Giles elected chairman. Picnic likely noted.
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RL. Forgan
Solomontons Mothers’ Club
D. Laube
C. F. Cummingham
Yleu
J. M. Hillam
Bort German
Adelaide
Port Germein
D. W. Annear
J. V. Creitenden
Clare
Pirie
H. G. Green
UC Emma Street
Solomontown
J. J. O'Sullivan
War Lam Committee
Pivie
Ja H. Giles
Ioning2o
Weeelas
Red Cross Appeal Acknowledged in Bakers Town
Local Red Cross effort thanked Bakers residents for donations at the shop run by Mrs. W Bowler and the Luncheon Committee Ras Tt o 6 Ww 8 Bu. Total contributions reached 62151 in the appeal collection.
Scrapie Paper Unusual Allegation In Police Charge
Unusual allegation at Pirie Police Court as Gladstone hotelkeeper charged with illegal betting. Officers said a slip of paper was bitten and partially eaten by the defendant. a locked safe and its contents feature in the case. Witnesses testified to the bar entrance and the coincedent seizure of the evidence.
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Pirie
Gladstone
Gillespie
D.C
Crown Law Office
Travers
Cb Haw
Henry Eustace Dodd
Wink
W. Giles
Det J. Slinger
Richland
Gladstone Hotel
Wees
Slinger
Sear
Brral
Durt
U.K
Dodd
Hl Ween
Willagas
Ward
Fendant
Pam
Giles
Lorses
Lapin
Wild Rose
Winess
Ridlind
Gulnare
der Singer
Wardoe Wardson
Win
Detanlant
Wien
Deedant
Travers Wiles
Mr. Ravers
Ind Jan
Lusy
Wiles
Victor Rarply
Schnvider
Kirkwood
Emil Martin
Mrs. Kirkwood
Mr. Dodd
Defendant
Schncider
Williamson
Ine
Gladstote
Mr. Wilhiame
Desert Soliloquy and Hotel Bar Trial Conflicts
In a Gladstone hotel case a defendant faced claims of attempting to swallow paper from a pink form while police examined a safe amid betting suspicions. Witnesses described a bar scene, a struggle, and a search that found a safe and betting documents. Evidence included a desert letter from a WW II era service member and repeated testimony about betting practices and ownership of the safe. The trial includes cross examination about timing, events, and the hotel licensee’s responsibility.
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Ma ‘Prasers
Aems
Ma ‘Travers
Gladstone
Works Council Authority May Order Aliens To Jobs
A report from Sydney notes the Works Council may compel aliens employed in civil construction to take local service roles, following a Full High Court decision. The piece blends legal outcome with wartime scenes and reflections on duty amid desert combat imagery.
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Sydney
Allis Works Council
John Ladtunn
RABBIT CONTROL SEEN AS WAR EFFORT AT PREMIUM
Meantime officials favor landowners applications for men to exterminate the rabbit pest. Minister W J Scully expects army approval with conditions to save war cases for sale. Trappers may earn about £3 weekly. skins fetch 8s to 9d, carcases 1d. Canning of rabbits expected.
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Sydney
Anpower
W. J. Scully
Selomostown Mothers Club bids farewell to longtime secretary
A social afternoon Wednesday honored Mrs R L Forgas who resigns after 17 years as secretary. Attendees from Pirie West Club Selomontown Welfare Club and schoolwives enjoyed tributes to her untiring work for the school. Mr Dawte headmaster Miss Macklin and Miss Hecker paid tribute. Two competitions won by Mrs H Wood. Musicians Mrs Mahon Swenson Wool Harris and W G Harris contributed. Miss Macklin’s departure noted with regret. Afternoon tea by Mathers Ch.
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Selomostown Mothers Club
R. L. Forgas
Shy
Dawte
Macklin
TWO KILLED IN HUGE STORAGE QUARRY OF WHEAT
Sydney report details the death of Shearer and Chown crushed by limestone at a Marutan quarry. Workmates heard a warning as the wall tumbled. bodies recovered after three hours with electric shovel assistance.
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Sydney
Hursday
Qroree Shearer
Talons
Goulburn
Marutan
Thomas Rutter
Child crushed by unfastened slot machine in Sydney
At a coroner's inquiry Mrs. Marjorie Vermont Till of Auburn testified her year old son stood on tiptoe to reach a cricket machine and grabbed the handles. The machine rocked and fell, killing the boy. The coroner urged heavy machines be fastened to the floor or door.
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Ong
Herout
Elaine
Sydney
AL Oman
Marjorie Vermont ‘Till
Auburn
Barry
Hill
Tim
Missing boys found after search at camp
Two boys missing since Thursday were found at a camp near Gembroulk after a search involving a plane from Queensland air force stations. They said they sought adventure and had intended to go to Seyut camp with Souduel Coughiun, an elder who had been in Scotland 265 years ago.
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Melbourne
Queensland Air Force Station
Henry
Donald Keyes
Camberwell
Seyut Camp
Gembroulk
Souduel Coughiun
Scotland
Housing Trust Homes In Pirie Progress Report
Steady progress in Virie for the Housing Trust as 24 buildings advance with plumbing painting and tank connections. Water services are ready while electric light lines are expected next from the town council before the first houses are occupied.
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Velme
Virie
Housing Trust
Vadye
Prests Limited Mid Century Coat and Frock Catalog Entry
Prests Limited offers colors Navy Brown Green Maroon and Black in workwear suitable for munition workers and sizes XLSW to Ws. Full length fur coats are fully lined with sizes 32 to 42 inches and priced from 17 guineas to 29 pounds 19 shillings and 27 coupons. Children’s long sleeve woollen frocks in multiple colors priced from 26 shillings 1 penny each, sizes 24 to 36 inches, with a 39 inch option at 13 coupons.
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Novoros
Smelter
Prisoner of War Fund Drey
Lutleran Church
W. Lchoucher
Gn Corporation Road Gang
Bb Corporation Sanitary Gang
Hoopers
J. & K. Porgan
Frests Ltd
RED Cross
Pirie South
Rinptnr
Thecal Yd
Romend Road
Bramdways
Mune Road
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
Telephore
Maurice Vincent
Glenelg
R. Vincent
Fifth Street
Melbourny
Mandy
RAN
Mrs. We Wally
EH. Sloan
Red Cross Appeal
Williams
Yves
V—Richand
Ito
Tau Punet
R.A.A.F
North Africa
Aivcraftman
Bert Galliford
RAAF
J. W. Engte
Wolked
Che
Galliford
Egypt
Libya
Wilcke
Works Council Authority
All
Justice Williams
Ted
Ivan
Eric Grunsett
C.c-C
Valinas
Commonwealth
Africa
Winston Churchill
Downing Street
Italy
France
TonJan
R. L. Forgan
Australian Wheat Board
Bir Cliver McPherson
Australia
Sie Clive
Victoria
South Austra
New South Wales
Wratery
South Australia
Western Australia
Yrocuedet
Louth Australia
Soudens
Tralia
Tyson
Comnacks
Calcutta
Housing Trust Homes In
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