Yugoslavs Now Causing Trouble Over Trieste Deportations
Report from Trieste warns of wholesale deportations of Italians by Yugoslav forces and a deteriorating food supply. Marshal Alexander meets with Italian Premier Bononi amid calls for Allied occupation of the port. U S opposition to Tito’s withdrawal demands persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
London
Trieste
Exchange-Telegraph
Rome
Harold Alexander
Signor Bononi
Washington
United States
Tito
Joseph Growt
Goria
Yuramby
Himmler In Allied Hands
Fragmentary report notes the arrest or capture of Heinrich Himmler by Allied forces amid World War II shifts. It references German Gestapo leaders and high command, with unclear details about timing and location. The brief hints at surrender, custody, and broader wartime reorganization but lacks coherent facts.
No Government for Germany war crimes label surfaces
A fragmented OCR fragment discusses a German government scenario and a referenced war crimes label. The text mentions attempts to recognize figures and a Sunday display, with vague implications of accountability for wartime actions. The source language is garbled and lacks clear dates or entities.
Mines Exploding In France
In France mines are exploding, causing casualties and disruption as Allied efforts continue. Reports indicate increased mining activity impacting transportation routes and military positions, with authorities urging caution and detailing improvised countermeasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fire at Ballarat destroys factory and leaves workers jobless
A fire at the Ballarat Ballon factory of B Linaya Co. caused about 50,000 pounds damage and destroyed buildings. The blaze left many workers unemployed as a number of men and women will be thrown out of work by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Hallaral
Linaya Co
Ballon
Europe
Australia
Namie
Swan
Jorbo
Piri
Abn
Pirke
Hodde
Usak
Veteran service record notes and enlistments across wars
Sgt Bert Saniel, long service with Royal Australia Navy and Light Horse, fought in WWI with the 10th Battalion and 13th Brigade trench mortar unit, wounded at Villers-Bretonneux. Returned to Australia, rejoined in 1939 with the South Light Horse, later served in recruiting in Middle North, and moved to Pirie. Sgt Sumucke served in the RAAF and is part of the Pirie Fathers' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Saniel
Salt At
Avon
Mount Bryan
Samuels
Royal Australia Naval
RAN
Jamestown
Howe
ALF
Focour
10Th Battalion
13Th Brigade
Villers Brettoneaux
Australis
Europe
Sth
Middle North
Japan
Devender
Imi
Pirie
Sumucke
RAAF
Germans Seek U.S. War Service to Fight Japan
CMTC AGH Sanitary ARMY officers report that numerous German prisoners have offered to join U S forces to fight Japan in hopes of qualifying for American citizenship. The offers were promptly rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmtc Agh
Sanitary Army
United States
Allied Decrees In Germany Reported By London
London reports Allied decrees tightening control in Germany. The measures curtail the jurisdiction of civilian courts and set up new mid tower courts under Allied authority, affecting governance and legal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
Flenattine Radio
Aphid Willers
Nuvi
Bvtvoy
Gernuy
Wwe
Late Mrs Lillian Crockford Watts obituary notice
The community notes the death of Lillian Crockford Watts of Pirke Street Solumentows after a long illness. Survived by family, with tribute from neighbors and local friends. Remains were interred after services at Solumentown School and hospital events referenced in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Crockford Watts
Women’s Hockey: Grade St Andrew Gordon 5 White High 1
In Pie Town Hall a Victory service featured Lieut C Vo Whiternat of YMCA reading the remembrance tribute. The report notes a strong performance by Cameron and Inerney as best players, with Gordun and Arbuckle among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gordon
Sual High School
Nibe Gealhitters
Arbuckie
Martese Hest
Gordun
Saati
Uo Arbuckle
Marshall
Jo Ktingbeel
Davis
Pie Town Hall
C. Vo Whiternat
YMCA
Cu Vo Richard
Sixth Division Takes Wewak Peninsula in New Assault
Australian Sixth Division led a combined Naotand Amphibious operation capturing Wewak Peninsula and airfield as part of a broader effort to seize key Japanese positions. Royal Navy and United States aircraft supported the attack with sustained air cover and naval bombardment, while ground forces advanced through mangrove and jungle terrain toward fortified Jap positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naotand
Wewak Peniowula
Waale
United States
Asain
Jan Martie
Colac
Durhbo
Hyatt
Remarkable RAF gunner falls 18000 feet uninjured
A British UPI report tells of an RAF gunner who plunged 18000 ft from a burning Lan canter with no parachute and escaped without a broken bone. He reportedly landed near a tree after the parachute failed, amid German fire during a mission toward Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Esa Frau
CPL J Tully Killed in Pirie Week-end Action
A military death notice confirms Corporal Clarence Johar Tully formerly of Pirie West was killed during the week end in Pirie. He served with the Royal Australian Air Force before training at Laverton and Ballarat. Tully attended Sir Marks School and was among early Australian landings in World War II. The piece notes his brothers and local football ties as memory tokens from Pirie Port relatives.
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Pirie
Cpl
Clarence Johar Tully
Pirie West
Leon
Uty
Sir Marks School
Ant Uliatsk
Ec Daly
Laverton
Badlarat
Fe Autralian
Taran
Inna
Duc Uwe
Anaesiea Mins
Nellie Luft
Af Ballarat
Brathern
Wwcanter
Tully
Pace
Te Aitchison
Pirie Port
Aveo
Former Pirie Boy Dies In Hospital
William Steven Ellis aged 3 at Pirie, son of Mr and Mrs Ellis of Pirie, died in Riverstays Road Hospital. He attended Pirie and Pine High School, studied metallurgy, and was to attend University before his death. He served as Aircraftman Ellis in 1M and had connections to BAS Avowlon Fund. His burial details and memorials were set by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies Road Hospital
Riverst
Tay
William Steven Ellis
Eilis
North Wanes
Mrly
Pirie
Aitinuh
Weil
Ame
Boris Anid
Pires
Pinas An
Adtebuide University
Eduds Metallurgy
Hiv Futon
Fouthelley Sud
BAS. Avowlon( Fund
McVicar And Nestor Win Mile Races
McVicar and Nestor dominated the mile races at the meeting. The pair led from the start with Nestor finishing strong for second and Duffy from Goode Road earning a medal in the women’s event at Pirie Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVicar
Nestor
Mia. C. Duffy
Goode Road
Pirie
Heart of a Mother prayer service honors war dead
A venerated service last night at Corba Baptist featured hymns and readings reflecting on motherhood and peace. The event, led by the Excelior Band and A. Hox, included a quartet and soloists, praising mothers and stressing unity to build a new world order beyond conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mey
Corba Baptist
Uriwok
Bern
Alee
Wis Wiley
Rickies
Edie
Athens
A. Hox
de Roberts
G. Marve K. Westley
Day to Day Weather and Local Temp Figures
Fragmented OCR shows scattered weather terms and numeric values. Reads like daily temperatures and rainfall notes with several place names and dates, but many words are garbled, making precise interpretation uncertain.
Liberal Nominations For Grey Seat Invited
Liberal candidates invite nominations for the Grey seat at the next Federal election. Nominations close at noon on Monday June 26. Nomination forms are retained from Mr Dunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey
Soinihation
Tom Mian
Giberal
Gounbyne
Chhese
Addrenand la Me
HM. Visew
Tou
Dunk
Wiiter
Vig Nurlle
Adelaide
Tram Workers Threaten Stopwork Over New Claims
About 1900 tramway employees meet at the stadium to plan a stopwork on Saturday at 1 pm after Metropolitan Tramway Trust reportedly rejected further claims. Union resolves that tram services should halt, aiming to press for a negotiated settlement and clearer action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adesaide
Tramways Employes
Metropolitan ‘Tramway Trust
Young Woman Sent to Gaol After Larceny Case
A young woman identified as Mallett faced charges after stealing garments and accessories from a Park Angunta hotel and a Bridy hotel, then traveling toward Adelaide. Police recovered the items, she admitted the theft, and the court sentenced her to three months’ imprisonment.
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Asian Alinesio Tly Stab
Mugaiul Funna
Angunta Hotel
Grn Mallett
Mer. PE
McMahon
W. A. Rother
Vila
Phuseeuted
Sail
Akeo
Veronica McSporrin
Hk Ike Manos
Westen
Port Ou
Cnd
Witieles
Port Angus
Hoke Uy Worthy
Adelaide
Shimer
Constable Smith
Te Young Wom
Wien Miller
Pani
Stiringamet
Mullo
Hrokevan
Mallett
Nuwmnn
Holeewomin Harris
Jr Incuts
Iran
Benelt
Mr. McMahon
Oession
Nunning Station
Sut Virne
Monty’ Gual
Patchy weekend rains hit South Australia locales
Rain fell unevenly across the South East with some centres reporting substantial falls. In Put Lincoln and surrounding pastoral areas heavy showers were logged, while Kimba Samustown and several Murray districts saw lighter totals around 20 to 25 inches, with Mount Gambier recording 70 inches and Nareeporte near an inch.
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Adelaide
Tyre
Hie
Lincoln
Kimba
Samustown
Murray
Mount Guimbier
Uorte
Weather Forecast Summary for Capital Cities
A 24 hour forecast shows showers and southeast winds with morning fogs. It stays cold with southerly winds. Official outlook lists Brisbane 70, Sydney 70, Perth 65, Adelaide 59, Hobart 55, Melbourne 51, Pirie 61.
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Wiether
Brisbane
Sydney
Perth
Adelaide
Hobart
Melbourne
Pirie
Remarkable bowling shocks London match
Australian bowler Bilis starred for RAAF against the British Empire team at Loris. He took eight wickets for 2 runs as ASone Che claimed five for nine in a sensational performance. The WAAL match featured strong bowling and notable fielding efforts.
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London
Bilis
Auunner
RAAF
Loris
Asone Che
Utes
Heh
Miss Red Cross 1945 pageant shrouded in wartime charity plans
Readable fragments describe Miss Red Cross 1945 events and fund drives tied to wartime relief. The report mentions returning service members, Red Cross support for wounded and prisoners of war, and community fundraising measures linked to a 1945 Adelaide contest.
War wards at Pirie Hospital list patients and transfers
The Pirie Hospital war wards report multiple patients including Mesr HOR Christensen BF Lamm J Lawrence CL Matthews E Pete and P Terbert. Bert Mitchell moved from medical to a different ward after six weeks in bed. Mr Beil Maounce returned home from medical wards. Several others are named as patients or transfers within Pirie Hospital and adjacent facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesr
Hor. Christensen
BF. Lamm
J. Lawrence
CL Matthews
E. Pete
P Terbert
Pirie Hospital
Bert Mitchell
Trane UN
Beil Maounce
Parle Hospital
Mears
BW. Walker
T. Wiltot
M. Miles
T. Brown
E.G. Walluer
Jub Lewis
Ghemah
Ellendale
Surgica
Pirie
Wider amalgamation of unions urged postwar urgent call
The state council of the Federated Ironworkers and Munition Workers' Union in Pirie urged a wider postwar amalgamation as dangers loom. National organiser C J McCaffrey warned direct action was paused for war and must resume after, citing Japan and the Curnin government’s labour policy, with calls for stronger unity among unions, youth education, and two weeks paid holidays. The conference discussed Whyalla labour issues, postwar rehabilitation, and campaign plans against the Playford government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. McCaffrey
Federated Ironworkers and Munition Workers’ Union
State Council
Pirie
McCaffrey
Messrs. S. Prior
Adelaide
N. Macbeas
Ro Eddy
W. Ray
Chemical Workers’ Union
R Millane
Wordly
L. Pollard
M. Osborne
J. Brazel
P Daly
Reynolds
Pirie Whyalla
Indus
Europe
Pacific
EEA
Trades Union Movement
Curtin
Whyalla
BSP
Ata Foxy
Ironworkers’ Federation
Australian Workers’ Union
FDA
A.W.U
Espn
World Trade Union Congress
Britain
B.H.P
J.W.W
Workers of the World
Usite
Wordley
MacLean
Pollard
Brazel
Ot Waller
Ie Onion
Wis
Council
Phy
Layford
New South Wales
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Furine
Himmler
Tawny
Gestapo
Aduutal
Lmindion
Sanylay
Mies
Bfesent
Wheesel
von Hostilh
Savy
Herne
Leerssen
Hermnay
Sgt Samuels
Bryan
Kevin del Tatu
Gaintly An der
Myst Kuupgestein
Allenty Gurdenst
Cameron
Stuart
Ioerney
Semart
Inerney
M_ Wilkins
Charles
Antur
Wewak Peninsula
Cpl. Co. J. Tully
Borneo
Pirie Boy
Leen Mille Pacny
Birke Yok
Aintel
Raete Abe
Ixeeatel
Mgvigar
Wim Shellen
Secon
Hamid
Ds V. Dofinson
Tive Lungthe
Sven An Uviri
Qoe
Atoress
Nothern
Asus
Low Walter
Matty
Vimes
Minna
William Goodman
Maui
Willie Sal Wiake
Rane
AIR Welland Goodman
Miss Red Cross
Messrs. Hillis
Tps
Sheriff
Cambridge
R. J. Porteous
A. Theadany
Revell Street
Jc Hospital
L. R. Maxwell
Tenth Street
Sind Mors
BN. Ellis
WS. Ellis
Crimonwealth
Soviet Union
USA
South Australia
Playford
Bilal
Pine and Whyalla
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