Desperate fight near Wewak as Japanese resist
Japanese forces entrenched on high ground south of Wewak Peninsula fight fanatically to halt the Sixth Australian Division advance. Dutch East Indies troops land on Tarakan’s southern tip to support Australian sectors as air and sea activity increases. Reports describe heavy fighting, losses, and shifting positions with allied forces attempting to cut supply lines and tighten control around key terrain.
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Melbourne
Department of the Army
Wewak Peninsula
Tarakan
Dutch East Indies
Quisling to Stand Trial
In Alderney a trial is slated for a Norwegian collaborator linked to German occupation. In London reports say a key Nazi figure faces justice while postwar investigations reveal torture and murder of Russian and Jewish residents by fascist groups. The case centers on a small, yet pivotal, arena of wartime collaboration and wartime crimes.
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London
MaeananToved
Alderney
Tony
B.S
Sir Arthur Robinson Dead
Sir Arthur Robinson died amid reports of illness and final rites. An obituary notes affiliations with local public works and public ceremonies, with limited readable details on dates and family.
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Sir Arthur Robinson
Passenger Shipping Position Amid War Clouds Warned
Sydney report quotes Sir Thomas Gordon Director of Shipping saying wartime, passenger service to England faces no great improvement until clouds clear. Officials noted efforts to curb losses and maintain services, with cautious outlook on future passenger and freight schedules.
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Sydney
England
Thomas Gordon
Shipwong
Personal Mr G Pun Returns Home From Hospital
Mr G Pun refinery superintendent who was shot at Broken Hill Associat Brel ter has been in hospital in Adebade for three months and returned home Wednesday under advice to rest quietly. Harry Wadhane began duty yesterday as secretary of Puye Young Mav Christian Assocution. Canty 5 & sows way able to return home. discharged from hospital wards.
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G. Pun
Broken Hill
Harry Wadhane
Orday
Puye Young Mav Christian Assocution
Saneesaigit
Rue Wei
Airman Cheney Found Dead Near Car in Prospect
Leading Aircraftman Clarence Albert Cheney 22 of Prospect was found dead in a car near Kilburn yesterday after a suspected CO poisoning. He had been absent on leave from No. 3 Air Observers' School. The body was discovered in a single seater car with the exhaust gases.
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EWS
Adelaide
Clarence Albert Cheney
Prospect
No. 3 Air Observers
Arpa
Cheney
al Fuures
Mugfuru
Pirlo
Nave
Niith
Unsettled Weather Forecast Across Regions
General showers expected with rain mainly in agricultural areas. Fresh northerly winds shift NW to S, with a 24 hour forecast issued. Mild and variable conditions noted as the system moves, affecting Brisbany, Methourny, Nalew Taide OL, Sydney, Wahari, Pirie with localized variations in intensity.
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Venteritay
Brisbany
Fertis
Sydney
Wahari
Smelter Picnic Plans Face Funding Hurdles
The annual Smelter Picnic revival hinges on securing trust services and a suitable Crystal Brook site. At the recent employes meeting, officers and committee members were elected, scholarships discussed, and possible prize money set, with decisions pending on location and sponsorship for the event.
ATC to Continue Peacetime Training in Australia Postwar Plan
The Air Training Corps announces it will extend peacetime training as a reservoir of skilled entrants for postwar forces. Officers say strong enthusiasm exists among cadets across the North West with over 80 live trainees. Plans outline future ATC role within RAAT and potential integration with RA AF as war ends.
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Air Training Corps
ATC
Notificatins
Ford
Drakeford
Ain
ACV
Ty Roma
Poatewar
RAAF
Australia
ACTA
Ki Fe Ranford
A T.C
Mose
Army
Persdea
Air Rvam
Australia Faces Deep Food Shortage Fears in Coming Months
Canberra officials warn Australia will endure a difficult 18 months with rationing likely. Officials note rain could ease shortages. drought and war impact meat and butter supplies. Civilian food availability remains stretched though eggs and other staples show potential gains as rainfall cycles influence production.
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New South Wales
Riverina
Pirie Boy Safe After Local Alarm
A confusing OCR fragment mentions a Pirie boy safe and a second boy safe, with garbled names and places. It references a froade coach, Warne Oneer Mag Martin of RAMI, and unclear details about an incident in October, with scattered phrases like Water s and THRE vals Frame Tidy.
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Maiti
Froade
Pirie West
Cahdepiany
Tyne
Younze
Warne
Oneer
Martin
Rami
Cernany
Lilian
Saul
Tanity
Asvetval Waters
Pirie Munitions Factory: Labour Leader Seeks Shipments
EH D Russel MLA pledges to persuade the Minister of Munitions to keep Pirie factory producing. J Brazel informs Grey MP of retrenchments and seeks contracts to divert production to Pirie. He notes two thirds of 25-pound shells used by Britain came from Australia and aims to retain operations till possible. He mentions shifts at Pirie and potential conversion to other products while citing a local tragedy.
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EH. D. Russel
J. Brazel
Pirie-Whyalla
Federated Ironworkers and Munition Workers’ Association
N. J
O. Malin
Shell
Pirie
Australia
Cesoutwu
Europe
Pacific
Perth
Adelaide
Farewell to Pirie Headmaster Mr Mugford
Longtime Pirie headmaster Mr Mugford departs after four years in charge, thanking staff and pupils. He recalls the school’s progress, expresses gratitude for support from Rev Brook and the Fraternal Ministers, and wishes the community well as he begins a new posting.
Tradesmen's Rounds May Return
Canberia reports uncertain prospects for Tradesmen's Rounds amid disruptions. A department of industry proposes policy shifts affecting deliveries of commodities including bread and fuel. Officials caution citizens about possible delays as new regulations loom.
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Canberia
Universa
Tndusy
Vey
Unie
Ves
General Motors-Holdens Report Fall in Profits
General Motors-Holdens posted a profit decline for the period, with a loss amounting to 1,005,773 compared with the prior period. Officials cited rising costs and market pressures as contributing factors.
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General Motors
Mr Vic Eagle Dies Suddenly In Wandearah District
Mr Vic Eagle, longtime Wandearah resident and district figure, died suddenly after feeling unwell at Thistary while returning from the paddock. Born in the Wandearah district, he was in his forty fifth year, married Emma Allen in 1925, and left no children. A devoted churchman, he served as steward and trustee at Wandearah Hastings Methodist Church and held district circuit roles for years. The remains were to be taken to the Wandearah hospital for arrangements.
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Wandearaly
Wai
Iis
Hy Laglaint
Bos
Wandearah East Sehowt
Wivie Tigi
Tite
Suny Vale
Emma Ia Allen
Wandearah
Soup Spoons Backbreak Dutch Youth Starve in Amsterdam
A Holland cable describes primary schools in Amsterdam repurposed to feed starving children. Images show malnourished, undernourished youths with swollen limbs and empty stomachs, as photographers capture scenes of long soup lines and exhausted youngsters. A royal parade later contrasts with the grim food crisis facing Netherlands youth.
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London
Holland
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Ancta
van Beers
Royal Palace
River Tides and Daily Water, Moon Phases and Coupons
River tides and daily water levels shown with high and low figures for today and tomorrow. Moon phases noted as first quarter tomorrow and next full moon in May. Current coupon values and red green color codes listed, with validity through June and weekly cadence for butter sugar tea and other groceries.
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Tligh Watt
Wmy
Returned Soldiers Back Protests Over Enemy Aliens
Pirie sub-branch of Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Fathers Association urged backing a protest against former enemy aliens gaining prominence in Australia. The meeting chaired by W. H. Threadgold discussed land and business takeovers by aliens and urged state executive support, while planning fund drives and outreach to mothers' auxiliaries and Adelaide officials.
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Pirie
Sailor, Soldiers, and Alimens Fathers’ Association
Pirle and District
MM W. Ii
Threadgold
Stempers
Stile
Hodges
Halles
Ing
Airmen's League
J. Robinson
Fathers’ Association
Australia
Hato
Hitler
Ot Goeman
Glenelg
Pirlo
Adelide
Arthur Lee
W. A. Piper
Pirke
McMathews
de Wallace
Ay A. Monehike
A. Tellesfori
Willage
Mathews
Messrs
A. L.zubriniah
Adelaide
Superphosphate Output Forecast for South Australia
An interview with Mr. J. H. D. Russell of MEGA notes last year 80 000 tons of superphosphate were available for Australia and expects South Australia alone to reach about 150 025 tons this year. Russell cites state release plans and market demand affecting the projection.
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J. H. D. Russell
MEGA
Russell
Australia
South Australia
Mr. Russell
Good Rains Bring Relief to Drought Hit West
Perth reports excellent rainfall across agricultural districts including the south-west and Gascoyne regions. Farmers foresee early ploughing and restocking as torrential downpours ease months of drought, with notable rainfall at Arcas and Perth area stations and accompanying thunder and hail.
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Perth
Gascoyne
Arcas
Erickeyon
Mulyclu
Perth Bridge Club
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Votland
van Heers
Weir
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Maximuny
Pire Fathers’ Association
EBL
L. Piscussy
Ty R.S.L
Hoi Mathie
U.S
Yoosars
Mathewa
Madgog
Mugford
Wehr
Ducaney
Zubriniel
Axalshuit
Red Cross Appeal
Prests Limited
Pirie's
O.S
Haberdashery
Manchester
Prests
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