No Pause in Allied Offensive in Italy
Allied forces push ahead in Italy with no pause as Eighth Army drives German outposts toward the Adolf Hitler Line in the Liri Valley. American troops break through on the southern front near Anzio, while French units threaten the Pico Ponte Corvo corridor and Sterlonga is captured as coastal advance continues.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Italy
Eighth Army
Adolf Hitler
Liri
Anzio
Opening Way For Attack On the Philippines
An observer reports Allied capture of Wadke Island positions forces for a strong air attack on Halma Hera in the Halma Hera sector. Wadke serves as an air base enabling operations toward the Dutch East Indies and the backdoor of the Philippines.
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Washington
Wadke Island
Halma-Hera
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Australians protest over Jap dodger label in Britain
In London on Friday Prime Minister Curtin urged Australian airmen to voice grievances. In a Melbourne reply an AAF spokesperson denied any widespread use of the term Jap dodgers in Australia and noted only a few men in Britain had received crude notes from unknown individuals.
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London
Curtin
Australia
Melbourne
E.A.A.F
Britain
Pre Invasion Bombing Continues Across Continent
On a strenuous day in aerial warfare British bombers and fighters pressed pre invasion attacks over the Continent. From dawn to dusk over France and Belgium streams of fighters and bombers conducted more than 4 000 sorties and attacked German airfields and railway centres. Over 1 000 machines took part in wide sweeps across France and Belgium.
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London
Channel
France
Belgium
Tasmanian Apples Rotting On Ground In Tasmanian Season
At a State Fruit Board meeting in Hobart a figure of 3,000,000 bushels of apples rotting on Tasmanian ground was cited as a season loss. The board warned efforts to ship Tasmanian fruit to the mainland were failing and the Apple and Pear Marketing Board would suffer financially. Huon district orchards show thousands of bushels left unsold under the requisition scheme as lack of shipping limits exports.
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Hobart
Tasmania
State Fruit Board
Apple and Pear Marketing Board
Huon
Parcel of £108 Lost in Melbourne Street
Nicholas Wareo of Gore Street Fitzroy reported to police that a parcel containing 108 pounds was lost in the street on Saturday while on his way out by dinner.
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Melbourne
Nicholas Wareo
Gore Street
Fitzroy
Queen of Recreation elects secretary and treasurer
The 1944 recreation group elected J Clarke and G C Hogg as secretary and treasurer respectively. Miss Derotly Crotty was named queen of the group after a second voting on Friday nights. The Women's Basketball Association and most sporting clubs attended, with money raised for the group.
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Annle
Messrs
J. Clarke
G. C. Hogg
R. Oliver
Vivic
Queen of Recreation
DA. B Middleton
Vie Enthusiasti
Vcnan Iene
Excelsior Band Conductor Resigns at Kingston Park
The Excelsior Band is without a conductor after G Offe resigned following a dispute with a handsman during a recent practice. A special meeting yesterday accepted the resignation and invited applications for the conductor post returnable by Saturday. Golf results from Kingston Park show four-ball match play with several pairs up or down.
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B.h.as. Excelsior Band
G. Offe
Offe
Wife
Offor
Whyalla Weekend Sports Report Captures Tight Draw and Big South Win
In Whyalla Sunday action the Central vs North match ended in a tie after a hard fought game. South defeated Army-West by 16 goals with multiple players scoring and standout goalkickers noted. The report lists detailed goalkickers and match lineups for both games.
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Whyalla
Whyalla Football Association
Central
North
South
Army-West
Caledonian Soccer Match Summary with Player Highlights
Perry led with four goals as Caledonian dominated in a high school soccer report. Key players Lynn N Munisen and J Lynn Morvon stood out for Spartan with two goals. Others like A Ring M Follett and high scorers Wyloos and Dawe contributed, while warmups featured Hiewinds Hywh School and L Gilley in a crowded field.
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Perry
Lynn N. Munisen
Dodgers
Oho
Re Myisninan
J. Lynn
AM. Parry
J. BR. Morvon
Spartan
A. Wyloos
A. Ring. M. Follett
Best
Qiliyers
ML Neill M
Gilborns
Finnigan
Wyloos
Cosh P. Dawe
Prance
Wabstab
RO Brown
B. Me
Jilayee
Warmile EB
Mepwen
Hiewinds Hywh School
L. Gilley
Panve
Allied forces break into Myitkyina amid fierce fighting
A report from Allied headquarters in India says forces have breached Myitkyina with hand to hand combat ongoing and the fall of the stronghold seen as imminent. A Delhi radio dispatch from Burma notes the Japanese 31st Division remnants are cut off on the Kandy Tiddem road and in serious predicament.
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New Delhi
India
Myitkyina
Delhi
Burma
Kandy-Tiddem
Meat Prices May Rise Again
Sydney reports meat central authorities have confessed to Prof Copland a suggestion that the season's adjustment in prices should remain firm. It is stated there may be no increase in meat prices from next week.
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Sydney
Copland
Prices Commissiune
WY Hve
Personal notes from Pirie Hospital patients and family visits
Mr C H Sanders admitted yesterday to Pirie Hospital surgical ward with boil on cheek. Mr J Robinson of Florence Street admitted Friday to Murat Nedalt Hospital. Mr C Brooks re admitted to medical ward after recent discharge. Mr G C Robinson, medical ward patient at Pirie Hospital. Mr Martin O Connor, Pirie Hospital patient. Flying Officer W V Virgo of RAAF recently returned from overseas, visiting wife and family. newborn son mentioned. Sgt and Mrs W V Virgo celebrate new arrival. Pte Olga AWAS, sister of Flying Officer Virgo, arrived from Central Australia to visit. Flying Officer Winn left Pirie to visit Port Augusta. Mr Russell MER arrived from Adelaide, left for the city. expected to remain in Pirie midweek.
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C. H. Sanders
Pirie Hospital
J. Robinson
Florence Street
Murat Nedalt Te Hospital
G. C. Robinson
Martin O'Connor
W. V. Virgo
RAAF
Germany
Jim Pirie
Virgo
Pte
Olga
Aw.as
Central Australia
Winnw
Port Augusta
Duke of Windsor Rumored Resignation Sparks Citizenship Talk
A colonial office spokesman said there was no knowledge of a resignation by the Duke of Windsor. A Washington dispatch in The New York Post reported the Duke had resigned and would seek American citizenship, though officials disputed the claim.
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London
Colonial Office
Duke of Windsor
Washington
New York
Record of Kinelp Girl charity event on Pike Street
A Friday fundraising sale for the Kinelp Girl Miss Kath Murti raised £2 17s 4d. Sjostrom led WHIT with trimmings and a £24.2 sale value noted. The committee thanked volunteers including Mrs Burton, Kelly, Lethbridge, Kerine, Pox, Sjostrom, and others for a successful day.
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Kath Murti
Sjostrom
E. Burton
Kelly
Wey Lethbridge
J. Kerine J. Pox
Sjustrom
de Birkenridge
Sy Noeri
Bor
Akis
Ellison
Pa Fratridge
J Watts
A. Reeves
Woodward
H. Balmer
Northern poll declared at Isle Courthouse election
The Isle courthouse held a Northern election with W C Gillespie and E H Edmonds as candidates. Voters expressed preferences in a ranked system, with Edmonds securing the second seat after initial counts and subsequent transfers.
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Jo Isle Courthouse
W. C. Gilleys
E. H. Edmonds
L.C.L
Mwiwihy Kalmouda
Meduald
Mojuwid de
McEwin
Edmonds Receiv Vik
McQuoid
Tuvendgold
Land settlement after war discussed for soldiers B and others
Postwar land policy debate focuses on how soldiers and others will secure parcels. Officials envision new settlement programs to distribute plots, aid veterans, and stabilize rural areas, while contending with funding and implementation challenges.
Drought Costs NSW Millions as Water Plan Cited
In New South Wales droughts have cost the country about £20,000,000, stated by Mr W J Scully federal Minister of Agriculture. He said the sum would nearly cover the initial expense of a comprehensive water conservation scheme for the affected areas.
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Sydney
New South Wales
W. J. Scully
Makin to Visit Leigh Creek Coalfield in Two Months
Minister of Munitions N J Makin announced he would visit the Leigh Creek coalfield within two months. He will be accompanied by a Commonwealth coal expert to assess potential replacement of Newcastle imports. Experiments at Birmunition plants test Leigh Creek coal burning viability.
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Adelaide
N. J
Makin
Leigh Creek
Commonwealth Coal
Newcastle
From Day to Day Tides and Temperatures Report
This weather snippet lists tide times and daily high and low water, along with lighting-up times and sun rise and set details. It includes yesterday and Saturday temperature readings with unclear values and possible OCR errors for maximum and minimum figures.
Hotel Lounges Raided For National Service Compliance
Manpower officials conducted raids on three King's Cross hotels to ensure women in lounges were meeting national service obligations and to check for absences. Deputy Director-General Bellemore said the visits aimed to verify compliance and report to the National Service Office.
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Sydney
King's Cross
National Service Office
Bellemore
Ceneral
Manpower
Ration Books Issuance In South Australia Schedule
A staff of 2 300 will issue new ration books in South Australia on June 4. Mr G T Howie, Commonwealth electoral officer, will head distribution. Present old ration books and identity cards. People should attend their local issuing centres though other centres welcome nonresidents.
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Adelaide
South Australia
G. T. Howie
Coal stocks rise as SA consumption tightens winter demand
South Australia consumes about 12,200 tons of coal weekly in winter, about 1,000 tons more than in summer. Stocks total 52,800 tons, up 1,000 tons in the past week. Incoming consignments within two weeks may lift stocks to near two weeks of supply.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Tribute to Red Cross services at Pirie Congregational Church
Members of Red Cross Emergency Services Transport and Aids paraded at Pirie Congregational Church last night as Rev. Harry Wood led prayers. Officers praised the Red Cross’s humane, non political mission and its international reach while recalling its Geneva origins and ongoing relief work.
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Red Cross Aida
A.as
Pirie Congregational Church
Red Cross
Harry Wood
S. J. Warren
Rose Lierech
L. G. Tassie
Red Cross Transport
Mary Wilton
G. G. Edwards
Red Cross Aids
Williams
Wood
Geneva
Ne Red
What Will Happen To Munition Works
Sen Arnold warned about postwar fate of country munition plants after the war. He toured Pirie munition factory with Messrs EH and Russell and AWE Smith, noting concern over future use and government control.
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Leral
Sen
Arnold
Messrs
D, Russell
Awe. Smith
Mshr
Arnald
Pirie
All About a Dog Intrudes on Football Match at Memorial Oval
A dog ran loose during a football game between Solamontwywn and Proprietary teams at Memorial Oval. Spectators jeered the animal as officials and a trainer eventually separated it. The hound was secured in a kitchen beneath the grandstand until the birthday party preparations nearby concluded.
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Memorial Oval
White Dog
de Ee
Fort
Solomontown
Bos
Dan Cockburn
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