Allied Drive Toward Rome Faces Fierce Opposition
Allied report details Fifth and Eighth Armies advancing toward Rome amid stiff resistance near Velletri and Frosinone. Fifth Army pressed to Prossedo and northward three miles, while Eighth Army holds Atino Arce, crosses the Liri, and advances along Highway 6 as New Zealand units push in northern mountains. Allied air forces conduct multi-front strikes against Germany and Vienna area, with heavy bombers targeting Yugoslavia. In Asia, Chinese forces deepen assault on Myitkyina despite Japanese counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
London
Fifth Army
Velletri
Campo Leoone
Rome
Eighth Army
Atino
Arce
Liri River
New Zealand
War on Inferior Furniture Closes Newcastle Firms
Sydney officials report Commonwealth measures to end inferior furniture production led to two Newcastle firms being compulsorily closed. Director Hfoald announced the firms are incapable of producing quality goods, lacking plant and skilled workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Newcastle
Hfoald
War Chianisn Inn
Theatre dispute extension sought
Melbourne Tuesday report on an AGT U conference with three unions debating an extension of the actors strike to musical and other theatral employees. Further talks are planned with J C Williamson Ltd, but the union remains firm against non unionists and prepares for a prolonged stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ag.t.u
J. C. Williamson Ltd
Unio
Butter Ration Reduction Sparks Uncertainty
Federal officials dispute claims of a temporary butter ration cut. Statements by Sen. Keane Calinister of Customs suggest Britain and Allied needs will force the ration to extend indefinitely, despite production hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Keane Calinister
Customs
Agetrlia
Britain
Coal shortage disrupts Melbourne suburban train services
Victoria faces a coal shortage prompting reduced peak period trains by 1 percent and 80 percent off peak, with Sunday holiday services cancelled. Nearby areas will see only half-hourly suburban trains this Sunday as operations scale back to conserve fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sondsy
Women's Outlook on Housing
A postwar housing discussion at St Paul's Church showcases papers by Mestamos G Wilson and E G Warman on future homes for workers. They stress large sunlit rooms, many windows, built in furniture, energy saving kitchens, and affordable loans to build decent houses to curb slums and promote family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul's Church
Mothers of
C. L. Venn
McVey
Martin
Miss. Wilcox
Handlle
Daly
Bovi
Unneshin
Uwe Heme
Seheme
Two Killed in Air Crash North of Port Augusta
An air crash north of Port Augusta on Saturday killed Flight-Sgt. George Frederick Quinn of Brompton Park South Australia and Flight-Sgt. John Joseph Hayes of Buninyong Victoria. The RAAF aircraft was not identified in the report.
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RAAF
Port Augusta
George Frederick Quinn
Brompton Park
South Australia
John Joseph Hayes
Buninyong
Victoria
Melbourne Bigamy Case Entrenches Local Court Dilemma
A 32 year old woman faces bigamy charges in Melbourne court amid a tangle after a soldier, aged 54, testified he was married to her in 1930 and is now charged with bigamy himself. Police note earlier Preston links in 1929 while the soldier claims his first wife was also a bigamist. Senior Detective Donelly leads inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Preston
Donelly
Presbyterian Moderator Welcomed at Pirie Church Visit
Rt Rev W MacLeod, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of South Australia, arrived in Pirie with Mrs MacLeod for a brief official visit. Adherents of St Andrew's welcomed them at Plovence Street, and a service in the church opened the visit with prayers and readings. The moderator spoke on the Twenty Third Psalm, stressing universal divine love beyond color or creed, and urging closer fellowship in God’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt W. MacLeod
Presbyterian Church of South
Walla
St. Andrew's Church
Plovence Street
MacLeot
Pirie
Trev
P.M. Roberts
Roberts
Pire
God Is
St. Andrew's Hall
Padres G. Johnstone
G. Needham
RAAE
W. Margetts
Hender
Baverstock
Pie Hospital
Kevin Fitzgerald
Vasult
Tall
We Macleod
Presbyterian Church In
South Australia
Serious fall from motorcycle near Port Augusta
J Pannell apprentice at Whyalla and son of L J Pannell of Solomontown suffered severe concussion and facial abrasions when his motor cycle skidded about a mile from Port Augusta on a Sunday night. He was found unconscious by a roadside passerby and rushed to Whyalla Hospital. His condition was reported serious but unchanged the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peusess J. Pannell
Whyalla
L. J. Pannell
Albert Terrace
Solomontown
Port Augusta
Alee
Lo iPurl
Augusta Taosyitul
Pamnell
Nate
Thwieson
Cay
Wren
Douglas
M. Mhomipson
Pirie
Pannell
Tides and Light Times for Local Day to Day
The report lists tidal times with high water at 12:42 am and low water at 5:38 am and 9:48 am. Lighting-up times are given for the evening with sunrise at 7:25 and sunset times. Local temperatures show maximum and minimum values for Monday with noted figures.
Bright Hour Music Contest At Pirie Central Mission
Rev D Woounear presided over the Bright Hour session at Pirie Central Mission. A musical contest drew participants with only brief piano accompaniment. Mrs P A Wilson won the prize and seven birthday presents were awarded to several ladies. A bright program of singing featured soloists Claire Wilson and wheeacobs, with Mrs E Nicholls and Mrs D W Annear judging arts and crafts and awarding prizes for knitting sewing vegetables flowers and more.
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D. Woounear
Pirie Central Mission
P. A. Wileson
J.C. Largan
W. W. Bauer
T. Gooley
Hill
Claire Wilson
E. Nicholls
D. W. Annear
Tnithing Gorge
F. S. Saunders
Walls
Ventura
D. Hannaly
H. Oxlade
M. E. Norton
Oxlade
Offler
Norton
Bonham
Jenset
L. ‘eDonal
D. Brive
Mes. Thompson
Saunders
Joeey
Noctor
Saugiers
Syutton
Tole
J. Milne
Special
M. B. Bern
Excelsior Band Troubles Over Bass Player Dispute
In a recent Excelsior Band dispute, bandmaster My. G. 1. Offe resignations and a return to leadership followed. The meeting decided Charles Sanders must leave for disobedience, though his disability as a one armed bassist led the committee to approve a stand to steady his instrument. Berned by illness, the band faced a harsh verdict while Sanders argued the chair was unsuitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
My. G
Charles Sanders
Nm Gros
Sanders
Rei
Budday
Sayers
Offe
Sander
Sanders Butt
Resentment in Band Over Offe and Sanders Clash
Mr Offe reports to the Old Resident Willis that resignation was not accepted at the last band meeting. He accuses Mr Sanders of undermining his leadership, recalling incidents with instrument use and attempts to control the band. The band vows decorum and harmony, invites both sides to speak, and asks the public opinion on matters affecting the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offe
Willis
Sanders
Stdle
Hythe
My H. Solomon Admitted To Pirie Hospital Ward
My H Solomon was admitted at the weekend to the surgical ward of Pirie Hospital, reflecting a routine patient intake noted in local health records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Solomon
Pirie Hospital
Hi. Smith
Allied Works Council
W. Noble
Pirie Estate
Pirie’ Hospital
P. Madigan
ALF
H. C. Milford
Queenstreet
Solomontown
Pirie Abattoirs Plan Faces Long Drive to Adelaide
Pirie lags in abattoirs development while peers advance. Local butcher groups warn a state stock market and centralized slaughtering could save 300 miles of freight, cut costs, and boost Northwest meat supply. Councils and residents urged to pursue a permanent Pirie market.
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Pirie
Trey
Adelaide
Rersell
Crystal Brook
Globe
Pire
Australia
Cenmell
Wiestien
Local notables and injuries update from Pirie Hospital visit
Personal items report on Luthwaite Cworks secretary Mr Mu G returning to Whyalla from Adelaide after a business trip, and Mr S Brooks leaving Pirie Hospital after a fortnight. Others include Mr Kevin Fitzgerald with slight concussion from a tall incident, Mrs MacLeod and Moderator visit, Hedley Hinks discharged after motor accident, and Hoare treated at Calvary Hospital for nose and throat illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mu. G
Luthwaite Cworks
Broken Hill Proprietary
Whyalla
Adelaide
Birthday Dinner At Clubroom Celebrates Club Anniversary
Annual birthday dinner at the David street clubroom with a two tier cake and speeches marking the occasion. The event followed a social evening with about 30 attendees and new friends, plus a standout exhibition by Don Lenard from Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palais
Solomontown
Pirie
David Street
Messrs
A G
L. J. DeVoogh
T. Flin
Barebien
F Mummery
J.bie
Don Lenard
Adelaide
A. Nilsen
Bilen
C. J. Gebert
Sixth Street
Sede Wy West
Hespta
Pirie Hospital
Unionists Seek Five Day Week in Whyalla Conference
In Whyalla, Broxen Hill Proprietary employes pursue a five day week with four hours replacing current five and half day system. A conference is in progress with witnesses called for unions. Proceedings adjourned to 10 am tomorrow as evidence collection continues. Attorneys for unions and the company are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
Broxen Hill Proprietary
R. C. Morin
C. E. Mundy
Amalgamated Unions
PB. W. Trevorrow
Electrical Trades Union
R. C Morgan
Federated Ironworkers
Asssociation
A.B. Thompson
Australasian Society of Engineers
Messrs, 8
CG. Wright
B.&. Manuel
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Germany
Italy
Pofi
Frosinone
Prossedo
England
Straits of Dover
Vienna
Yugoslavia
Chungking
Myitkyina
Amaing
Mogalung
Bill
Hoopes
Cole
Hoopers
Norman Rap Hore
Port Telephone Ia
ST. Paul’s
MAN_ AND WOMAN PUZZLE POLICE
Presbyterian
Piriean
Port Augusta Hospital
Prey
EAB Woolworths
Federal Sports Clubs
En den
Excelsior Band
Trouble
MR. Offe
E. H. D. Russell
Grey
Fauself
Mr Russell
Rosell
Tis
Broken Hi Proprietary Company Limited
Vort Augusta
S. Brooks
H. D. Russell
Adelside
Hedley Hinks
Pirie Hospial
J. Whitrow
Port Nearlings Hotel
J. C. Baker
J. Combes
Tate
Wilton
Clement's Gap
W. E. Smith
Florence Street
Guv. A. Larcombe
Port Broughton
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