British Forces May Go Elsewhere After Abyssinia End
Britain welcomes an early Abyssinia end as the surrender of Duke of Aosta eases pressure. Pursuit of isolated Italian forces continues while troops prepare to redeploy to Libya and the Middle East. The campaign shakes Italian confidence in Mussolini and frees material for other fronts.
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Awacralian Associated Press
London
Britain
Abyssinia
Duke of Aosta
Antport
Germany
Italy
Libya
Middle East
Mussolini
Munitions Work Expands Across South Australia
Acting Prime Minister A W Fadden says about £10,000,000 of £34,000,000 war capital expenditure is now allocated to South Australia. Hendon and Finsbury factories begin production, Salisbury explosive works expand, Beaufort aircraft components are produced in Islington, anti tank guns are made, 16 armament annexes operate, and new corvettes and merchant vessels are planned in the state.
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Adelaide
South Australia
A. W. Fadden
Hendon
Finsbury
Salisbury
Victoria
Beaufort
Islington
Major Plant for Darwin in Egypt Battle Ties
A British force orders a major plant operation in Egypt, linking it to a broader campaign in the region. The plan centers on a large-scale construction and supply effort across a 300 square mile area as part of ongoing military actions.
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Hoopers
Preparations Hit Back Amid Desert Front Actions
A British front report notes Allied counter moves at Hellfire Pass regaining ground after a May thrust. German positions remain, with 7,500 prisoners taken and 300 square miles captured by British forces in two days, while few enemy troops remain on Egyptian soil aside from patrols.
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Hellfire Pass
Britain
Augusta
Am Area
G. A. Gahan
Commonwealth Railways
Stoner
Mmin
Gennans
Air Raid Precautions In Pirie Urges Trader Co operation
In Pirie traders urge broader ARP training and closer cooperation with authorities to protect businesses and stock worth about £60 000. Local ARP officers welcome trader input and propose inviting business staff to join training, with 15 ARP branches and 300 residents already preparing for air raid contingencies. Volunteers are sought in fire, demolition, and decontamination roles.
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ARP
A.R.P. Service
A. M. Griffin
Pirie Fire Brigade
G. A. W. Debelle
Corporation
Vs.d
V.ad
Red Cross
St John Ambulance
Scouts
A.R.P
Sjostrom
Dey
Pirie
A.R.P Service
Ron. Lewis
P. F. Somerset
Ach. Rieschick
A. W
H. Loites
Alm. Griffin
S.A. Ambulance Transport
J. J. Madigan
C. C. Biscof
Italian dominions in Africa crumble under strain
The remainder of Italy’s colonies in Africa are dissolving despite German aid. The Duke of Aosta, once Mussolini’s protege, now bears public odium for Italy’s faltering policy as the King’s power is pressured, and Fascism may be harmed by Italy’s internal intrigues.
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Africa
Germany
Aosta
Mussolini
House of Savoy
Italy
Pirie Thermometer Readings Tuay and Monday
Tuesday record shows a maximum of 70 and a morning low of 43 by 6:30 am. Monday recorded a 67.4 maximum with a 46 degree low by 8:30 am.
Next man by the Federal Manpower and Resources Survey Committee
A brief item notes the next person designated by the Federal Manpower and Resources Survey Committee. The notice provides minimal context and names a forthcoming appointee or designation without further details.
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Federal Manpower and Resources Survey Committee
Indo China Must Be Careful
Yomiuri highlights Hanoi despatch claiming the United States warned French Indo China that any move toward Axis relations would provoke retaliatory action. The dispatch suggests Washington aims to deter Paris from aligning with Tokyo and Berlin amid broader wartime diplomacy.
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Tokio
Yomiuri
Hanoi
United States
America
French Funds in America could back de Gaulle claim
London dispatch reports Roosevelt warned that if Vichy assists Germany even passively the United States would recognize General de Gaulle and his associates as the French Government. They would gain access to a frozen £375 million in American credit and gold, altering the war balance and possibly easing French resistance to German pressure.
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Roosevelt
Vichy
Germany
Gen. de Gaulle
America
France
German Parachute Troops in Crete
Germans report Crete units involved in operations with many troops accounted for as Allied actions continue. Arrangements at Amba Alagi proceed toward completing the surrender while frontline actions unfold in North Africa.
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Crete
American Ship Sunk Amid Rising War Tension
New York reports Germany's latest attack sinks a second American steamer as tensions rise. The sinking echoes Lusitania fears, with commentators arguing Berlin learned no lesson and that such acts may rally the nation toward intervention rather than deter it.
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New York
Germany
Tess
United States
Air Work in Libya German Troops Dispersed by RAF Bombing
Royal Air Force units in Libya pound enemy positions lines of communication and concentrations of troops. Bombing and machine gunning are on the programme with photographs showing a high degree of success. A German mechanised force attempting to pass behind the Bri line near Tobruk was spotted and dispersed.
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London
Royal Air Force
Libya
Tobruk
Smelters Accidents and Birthday Bright Spot at Pirie
Mrs. H E Clark and four men were treated after recent incidents at Smelters first aid and Pirie Hospital. Hart and Owens burned in an oil burner explosion at an acid plant furnace. Hart later returned to hospital for care. Mrs Nolan celebrated her ninety third birthday at Pirie Hospital as Hart recovers. Capt and Mrs Dey return from Adelaide. several other injuries reported with varying mild conditions. A casualty list for the state notes 23 wounded, seven killed, and prisoners of war among missing.
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Pirie
H. 5
Hart
M. Owens
Mary
Nolan
Pirie Hospital
Owens
Adelaide
Qwens
J. C. McLaughlin
EL. Evans
Sailor Gang
A. G. Waters
Solomontown
Pte
L. J. Rodda
Moonta
Pte. T. Bell
Snowtown
Promoter Graham Smith Fined for Stamp Duties Breach
Pirie Police Court fined Graham Smith ten pounds plus costs for promoting a dance on March 8 at Ellen Street premises without Stamp Duties Act compliance. Prosecutor Sgt Virgo said Rainbow Club function was private. Judge W C Gillespie to preside again June 4. other local news noted hospital stays and visitors.
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Pirie Hospital
W. J. Taylor
Ellendale
Hackett
Pirie West
Graham Smith
Pirie
Messrs
A. H. L. Goode
C. Wrighton
Eudunda Farmers’ Buildings
Ellen Street
Sgt. W. V. Virgo
Rainbow Club
Carace Ae
Werren
Rainbow
Warren
Geant
Death notices for Mr George Threadgold and local residents
Mr W H Threadgold mayor of Pirie left for Adelaide on Monday as relatives announced the death of his father George Threadgold of Magill. The late Mr Threadgold was reported as age four years and seriously ill last month before relief. He died in the early hours of Monday. Mr J J Brennan of Solomontown was admitted to Pirie Hospital last evening. his condition is not deemed serious.
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G. S. Plant
Pirie
Whyalla
Port Augusta
Army
Darwin
Plant
Rex Thornton
Solomontown
Pirie Hospital
W. HL
Mermasy
Adelaide Hospital
W. C. Gillespie
S.M
Pirie Court
Norman R. Laxton
Queensland
RJ. Glenn
M.A. M. Rowe
Mary
James
Simpson Street
Adelaide
Pine Hospital
W. H. Threadgold
George Threadgold
Magill
Thresdeals
J. J. Brennan
Timber train wreck harms Pirie line logs released after collision
Melbourne dispatch reports a goods train carrying timber to Pirie damaged the railway line after a derailment as it passed a siding. The impact shattered signals and broke windows. logs were expelled from the car and scattered along the 22 mile stretch.
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Melbourne
Pirie
Water for a Desert Plan Of londiness
Two workmen admitted to Pirie after accidents in the past two days are Stew Hart and Jack McLaughlin. Both were fairly comfortable last night.
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Pirie
Stew Hart
Jack McLaughlin
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