Germans' Hope To Capture Crete Quashed In One Day
Cairo reports from war correspondent Set Fitchett describe wounded German prisoners saying they were told Crete would fall in less than a day. Beaches show many washed-up enemy dead and parachutists’ corpses lie scattered. Germans were well equipped and carried coffee water bags two days rations and fruit. Snipers were poor shots as Australians marines and Highlanders advance, causing heavy German casualties. London notes Max Schmeting, former boxing champion and early German paratroop, killed while trying to escape after capture by British soldiers.
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Australian Associated Press
Cairo
Set. Fitchett
Crete
London
United Press
Max Schmeting
Royal Air Force sweep over French coast and Dover Strait
It is authoritatively stated that Royal Air Force fighters yesterday made a daylight sweep over the French coast and the Strait of Dover. They destroyed one enemy fighter at the cost of modest losses to themselves.
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London
Royal Air Forge
Eswrilay
French
Strait of
Dover
Bullet Scarred Cruiser in Argea Sea Air Battle
Perth cruiser endured all day Luftwaffe attack in the Argean Sea last Thursday. bullets scarred her ensign and hull while bombs damaged superstructure and cabins. crew described the day as the fiercest in its history, with guns and shellfire leaving the ship marked but afloat.
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Lairu
Perth
Argean Sea
Verth
Cruselissle
German Halt In Egypt Reported Near Solium Front
Fragmentary dispatches indicate a German halt in Egypt near Solium with forces resting along a coastal to inland line about 30 miles south. Observers say the invaders may be consolidating positions rather than pushing farther inland.
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Lugypt
Solium
Germany
Pal
Fierce Hand to Hand Warfare Over Crete
German High Command claims capture of Canea and many prisoners including the Greek naval commander in Crete. RAF attacked enemy airfields at Malemi and shot down three enemy planes north of the island. Night raids set five enemy aircraft ablaze on beaches. German communique says operations proceed well. Times correspondent notes likely capture of Canea and guerrilla landings aiding Major General Freiberg’s garrison amid rubble.
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Canea
Naval
Near East
Malemi
Crete
Cunea
Suda Bay
The
Times
Cairo
Freiberg
Canes
Crawford quits UAP over Menzies cabinet plan
Senator Crawford of Queensland declares independence from the United Australia Party in protest at Menzies filling Cabinet seats with men who voted for Hughes. He criticizes the National Government approach and its cabinet composition as inconsistent with a national policy. Home Service purge looms as southern command bans home service for fit men eligible for ALF service. Discharges may follow as hundreds in home units face review.
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Canberra
Sen Crawford
Queensland
Bruce
United Australia
Sen. Crawford
U.A.P
Menzies
UAP
Hughes
UA P
Mr. Menzies
ALF
Acibourne
Southern Command
Army
Louis Victory Confirmed in Baer Controversy
The District of Columbia Boxing Commission unanimously rejected Buddy Baer's claim against the referee's decision in his bout with Joe Louis. Baer argued he was unconscious after a Louis blow at the end of the sixth round, but the commission upheld the referee's ruling that Baer's seconds failed to leave the ring at the start of the seventh round.
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Australian Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia Boxing —Commisssion Today
Buddy Baer
Joe Louis
Baer
Ting
Louis
School notes and local personnel updates in Pirie region
Ashes teacher Mrs A K Beaty to supervise joint tine at Mambray. P Sunmoods improving at Pirie Hospital. Leading Aircraftman J Goodfellow on leave with parents in Afford road. Kg to depart for Point Cook. Miss M N Jenkins appointed assistant teacher at Pirie School. Frank Ryan admitted to Pirie Hospital. Revs G U Lundberg and J I Williamson visit hospital. Orroroo Higher Primary School to have Miss S S Canning as assistant teacher. P Herbert discharged from Pirie Hospital. Constable H B W Whitelaw to transfer to Adelaide division and take annual leave. F Payne of transcontinental express in surgical ward. one SA soldier reported killed and two wounded in casualty list. killed Pte R B Withers. wounded Pte M W Oswald and Lieut J W N Minocks.
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Baroota
A. K. Beaty
Mambray
Ti Wies
P. Sunmoods
Terrace
Pirie Hospital
J. Goodfellow
J. N. Goodfellow
Afford Road
Point Cook
M.N. Jenkins
Piria School
Frank Ryan
Pirie West
G. U. Lundberg
J. 1. Williamson
Pirie
Orroroo
S. Canning
P. Herbert
Goode Road
H. B. W. Whitelaw
Adelaide
F. Payne
Proeres
Pisie Hesital
Pte
R. B. Withers
Infantry
Mount Barker
M. W.E. Oswald
Ordnance
Bucklehou
J. W. N. Minocks
Fantry
Glossop
Threat to Mr Menzies Sparks Possible Censure Mention
Independent MP Mr Wilson says pressure from electors could push him to back a censure motion if war sacrifices are not made more equitable. He cites hardship on Victorian wheat growers and notes potential Labour defeat of the Federal Government if concessions are withheld. He believes he might lend support but resists being steered to a fixed outcome.
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Wilson
Lockout of Slaughtermen Sparks Food Crisis Warning
Meat experts warn that without emergency measures, Brisbane faces a meat famine within three weeks due to a blockade of slaughtermen and disruption of meat processing under the current award.
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Brisbane
Empire Ball Draws Large Crowd For Pine Unit Fund
A May evening in Empire Bay town hall hosted a Pine unit Fighting Forces Comforts Fund event. Mrs A Sjostrom led the group with £35 donated through a street concert party. local women and Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s League members helped with preparations and serving. Decorations featured red white and blue with Union Jacks and Australian flags, and Mr T A Cafaan presided as master of ceremonies while an orchestra led by Jim Rosebery played.
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Empire Bay
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Covellers
A. Sjostrom
S$ UO
Emery
Virie
Airmen’s League
Mesdamies FJ. Gitlies
J. Fox
T. A. Cafaan
Jim Rosebery
Malycha
R. E. Warner
Capt. SG
Cloud
Messrs
F. J. Gillies
Amphillis
J. W. Youn
Pot
S. Norriss Pares
W. Eyers
Dawson
Wilson
J. Charles
R. J. Madeden
W. Stephens
W. Stanner
F. Fleming
Ada Manser
P. E. McMahon
Mesaers
J. Kelly
Rickers
Woman Trapped by Fire in Campsie Home
In Sydney on Thursday Mrs. Ronald Gibson of Campsie was trapped by a blaze while bedridden from injuries from a prior car crash. Her brother, an auxiliary fireman, waited at the station for instructions as Station Officer Ball crawled through smoke to reach her, but she had already been rescued by ambulance officer Joseph Flynn. The house was nearly destroyed and her husband, away at work, learned of the fire on his return.
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Sydney
Wowan
Ronald Gibson
Campsie
Old Napperby resident Elwyn Budd dies at 53
Elwyn Hayward Budd former Napperby and Biri resident died in Adel aide Hospital aged 53 after three days illness. Born July 1888 in Crystal Brook he moved to Napperby as a child and later lived in Warnertown Pirie West and Adelaide. He married Dorothy Holls in 1914 and leaves wife, son Henry, daughter Miss May, brother Fred Budd and sister Mrs F Marrett. Remains interred at West Terrace Cemetery.
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Adelaide Hospital
Elwyn Hayward Budd
Napperby
Biri
Budd
Bern
Crystal Brook
Tater
A. M. Budd
Pirie
Surrousiding
Warnertown
Dorothy Holls
Thomas Nicholls
T. H. Teague
H. A. & W. Goode
Adelaide
W. Brown and Sons Proprietary, Limited
Marsh
Henry
Miss May
Fred Budd
the Terrace
Pirie West
F. Marrett
West Terrace
Pirie Thermometer Readings Report
Thursday temperature range shows a maximum of 645 and a minimum at 630 am of 46 degrees. Wednesday records a maximum of 66 and a minimum at 8 30 am of 45 degrees.
Drama in Baptist Hall presents two plays to full house
Rev C O Lundberg led a midweek program at Central Baptist Hall with Hamlet’s advice to the players. Aunt Jemima’s Visit featured Miss McLean as Aunt Jemima, with Living Waxworks and a cast including L Garrett, K Lund Foreman, and E Johnson. Under New Management followed with Mrs B DeV as shopkeeper and Misses J McLean Dora Dale and Mrs Lawson among the roles. Pianos by Miss Johnson and V Stanger. Church ladies served refreshments during the interval.
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C. O. Lundberg
Central Baptist Hall
Send Bay
B. Dev
Watkins
de Voogh
J. McLean
Dora Dale
Temper
Lawson
Messrs
J Keats Harr Layton
Misnes P. Johnson
V. Stanger
Ts ‘Hutson
Curtainraiser at 1 15 Piste Junior Football Assocation
Curtainraiser match lists players S Zubrinich R Pritchard K Hogg and others for Rovers I v Spartan at 145 on Norton Rue Fisher K Smith A v Mar Playground court Miss N Arthur and several others. Cycling on oval tomorrow with local participants.
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Piste
S. Zubrinich
R Pritchard
K Hogg
Rovers I
Spartan
Norton
Rue
Fisher
K. Smith
Mar
N. Arthur
Tin
J. Owens
J. Kretschmoer
E. Robinson
T. M. Castle
R. Emery
Ted A. D. Nance
Walker
Me Higgins
T. Scar- Markham
K. i Oxford
Large Entry For Combined Race At Memorial Oval
The combined race entry list shows 18 handicaps planned after postponement due to sodden track. Senior half mile includes L Reichelter H Holt byes and multiple runners. junior two mile features G Mathews C Hall and others. combined mile lists L Reichelt and many others with varied handicaps. Local school and Woolworths teams matchups set on High School court with umpire Miss B Charles and captains Vianello Griffin Mannix. several church and club teams scheduled across Woodward Park court.
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Memorial Oval
High School
Hurrell triumphant in 18 hole stroke at Pirie Golf Club
Mrs. C S Hurrell won the first division and Mrs. W Gee the second in a two division 18 hole stroke event held on a perfect links day. Associates of Pirie Golf Club participated in ideal weather with a large field. Other notable players included B Hopkins J W P Oates and C S Hurrell among many.
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Pirie Golf Club
C. S. Hurrell
W. Gee
Nine Girls Basketball Fixtures in Pirie Waenen Season
Nine fixtures announced by Pirie Woenen's Basketball faction for tomorrow afternoon. Old Scholars I vs Spartans at Woodward Park court. Bates captains Old Scholars with Nunan J, Willis, Prat, and Nitz among others. Rovers vs High School on Rovers court with MLE Walsh umpiring. GRADE B matches: St Mark's vs Rovers II at Pirie School court. Solomontown Methodist vs Tennyson at Playground court with Miss M Wilson umpiring. Teams listed include Mitchell, Murphy, Herbert, Condou, Johnson, and Zubrinich among others.
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St. Mark's v. Solomontown
Rovers
Spartans
Woodward Park Court
A. Wiskar
F. Nestor
J. Bickley
D Dugan
O. Stoddart
S. Ellis
J Till E
L. Lorenzo
M. Paul
M. Hogg
M. Munro
D. Crotty
P. Hunt
Lawlor
P. Dushing
S. Searle
High School
Miss M. Lawlor
R. Jensen
M. McDonald
M. Murdock
G. McDougall
S. Smith
C. Freeman
Reynolds
F. Dite
Pirie Woenen
Faion
Toe
I. Spartans
Woodward Park ‘Court
Soil
B. Bates
Brakenridge
J. Bischof
Y. Nunan
Nunanapnea Dyer
M. Ee
J. Prat Willis
D. Nitz
Halliday
E. Piana Rovers v. High School
St. Mark's
Solomontown Methodist
Interesting Hockey Tomorrow in Pirie Association Matches
Tomorrow afternoon Pirie Women's Hockey Association stages four B grade matches. St Andrews Stuart vs Crystal Brook on ground No 1 at 3 pm, with umpires listed. St Andrews Stuart and Crystal Brook meet again as other games feature High School, Aftonville, and St Andrews with lineups and officiating noted.
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Pirie Women's Hockey Association
St. Andrew's Stuart
Crystal Brook
St. Andrew's
Stuart
D. Smith
Andrew's
Stuart Allegre Armstrong
J. Magnay
T .Carter
K. Armstrong
L. Connelly
F. Mortimore
J. Bozett
Fat Pocock
E Rh
P. Evans
Satelite
Rovers and High School II Postponed Match Details
Comberss and Thursday-Bien, rejected by the ALP, may be used as pageage stories. Minister Spender cites school holidays reducing elite interest. A Rovers versus High School II game is postponed and rescheduled for next Wednesday. Best players listed include J. Bickle Q. Stoddart N. Ed for Rovers and C. Freeman S. Smith R. Jensen for High School.
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Rovers
High School II
High School
Togo
J. Bickle
Q. Stoddart
C. Freeman
S. Smith
R. Jensen
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Schmeling
R.A.F
Egypt
Freyberg
Rene
Rata Benen
Boxing Commission
Mr. Wilson
Empire Ball
Pirie Comforts Fund
E. H. Budd
Solomontown—Port
Baptist Hall
Rev. C. 0. Lundberg
Tigdpers
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
TEL
Solomontown v. Port
L, Yates, R. Naulty
Oval
L. Reichelter
H. Holt
E. Whitehead
R. Saint
T. Clarke
G. Roberts
A. Edwards
Lane
D. Munn
H. Jackson
T. Cummins
G. Mathews
C. Hall
Higgins
K. Jackson
R. Evans
K. Howe
G. Brown
L. Reichelt
S. Lane
W. Taylor
C. ‘Hall
C. Higgins
Cummins
Mrs. Hurrell
Associates’ Golf
B. Hopkins
J. W. P. Oates
K. H. Dungey
Mesdames C
A. M. Woodroffe
M. B. Condon
J. Sutherland
R Crouch
FC McLean J
Levhey
J Is
Jounsies
J. G. Sweeney
C. Eo Thomas
K Hannan
J. J. Wells
L.A. Dunstan
J. W. Bo Gates
G. A.W. Debelle
K. Crichton
C.S. Hurrell
J. Hopkins
W H. Dangey
H.€ .Adams
W. Be. R. Madge
D. McLeod
RB Keretschmer
D. A. Wilson
M. Sweeney
Fr Ent
Medulance
Ms Win
High School I
Sei R.A Allan
Lecord Oval
L. G. Fitegersld
H. M. Perkins
Stuart v. Brook
St. Andrew's Cameron v. Aftonville
J. Fife i
Imate
G. Buchanan
ABC
Prests Limited
Prests
Journay Luxury Cosmetics
Miss Gill
Lournay
Marshall
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