Russian Army Counterattack Halts German Gomel Advance
Reports from credible sources say the Red Army attacks along the Russian front have intensified. Marshal Timoshenko reorganised after Smolensk and is pressing to break General von Bock's lines, with Gomel’s German corps forced to withdraw amid fierce battles and renewed Russian efforts near Bobruisk and Leningrad.
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Ptoison
Timoshenko
Smolensk
von Bock
Leningrad
Ukraine
Gomel
Daily Telegraph
Stockholm
Ser- Vim
Marsiat Fudenny
Bournivk
Karelian
Tsthuins
Meni
Hitler
Berlin
Ronigsberg
East Prussia
Meier
Lithuania
Danzig
We Daily Express
Mannerhein
Germany
France Sues Germany in Paris Report from London
A Tuesday dispatch notes the Shy Vichy government’s representative in Paris frames France's legal action against Germany. The report from London highlights diplomatic moves and the wartime tensions shaping the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vichy
Paris
Pirie Football Awards Highlight Local Honors
Ar W H Tresdgold chairmen of Pure Football Association announced awards last night. Most improved player was L Kretsehmer from Solomontown. Town council approved a fireworks sale in Pirie for a week before November 5 with a sale day.
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W. H. Tresdgold Ichairman
Pure Football Association
Bea
L. Kretsehmer
Solomontown
Pire
Ald. Davis
Japan Says Replies Not Final In Russia Talks
Government spokesman said Japan did not deem replies final and would make more representations to both nations, signaling unsatisfied reaction to current discussions with the Soviet Union.
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Anc
Japan
Pirie Loan Work Proposals in Parliament
In Parliament proposals cover large items including 750000 for new main crossings at Bundaleer Creek and Rocky River. Other items include 2800 for new use bins, 1700 for launch engines and coal handling gear. Rail work lists 150 ore cars at 3 ft 6 in gauge costing 224000. Premier notes potential sea-borne traffic cessation.
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Bundaleer Creek
Rocky River
Pirie
Pirie electricians strike drags on with no new instruction
At a Perth meeting Judge W R Kelly did not issue any order since a conciliatory conference a week ago. W Hy Threadgold said no change and no instruction from the Federal Arbitration Court. Trevorrow and the mayor noted the metal trades award mentions Pirie Corporation.
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Pirie Corporation Electrical
W. Hy ‘Theadgold
Winger
W. R. Kelly
Federal Arbitration Court
Partis
Cownell
Win
Council of the
Firoceedings
Adelaide
PL Wy Trevorrow
Electrical Trades Union
Kelly
Threadgold
Pirie Corporation
Electrical Employis’ Union
Prevarrow
Preswn
British convoy losses claim forty one lives in Atlantic raid
A Portuguese steamer carried 41 survivors from a British convoy attacked in the Atlantic on July 2. Three vessels were sunk with a total 41 lives lost. survivors arrived at Lisbon and were aboard the Portuguese ship.
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Luesiday
Atlantic
Save
Lisbon
Peace terms signed at Tehran reported from Ankara
Ankara reports Bretis Russian and Iranian reps signing peace terms in Tehran. Entish communiqué says troops entered Hamadan to find a peaceful, friendly local scene with safe British residents. A detachment moved from Kermanshah to Sinneh to contact advancing Soviet forces from Troq. Soviet detachment withdrew after compliments. No changes reported in the southern British area.
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London
Ankara
Bretis
Tehran
Hamadan
Kermanshah
Sinneh
Troq
Wouthern
Bread Tests Made in Pirie Report On Weight Violations
In a Pirie Corporation report Mr. M M Bishop inspector notes four toads of excess refuse removed and charged to the offender. One personal weigher and two counter scales tested correct. A Gertrude street lane filled by abutting owners. One bakehouse loaf below standard two pounds. If repeated, legal action planned. Regulation 149A proposes voluntary 10 shillings or 16s 50d court penalty for unregistered dogs over three months.
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Pirie Corporation
M. M. Bishop
Gertrude Street
Police Act
Council
Queen Competition Votes Reported With Tallies
Returning officer Mr. R ME Mudge released latest figures for the Labor Day patriotic carnival queen contest. Penny votes total 16553 raising funds to £68 19s 5d, listing leaders Miss Beryl Tolans Soldiers Miss Christina Young Sailors Miss Patricia Spencer Nurses Miss Elaine Inglis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ME. Mudge
Queen of Soldiers
Lrs
Beryl ‘Tolan
Christina Young
Patricia Spencer
Elaine Inglis
Mr Kneese Dead Executor of Large Pirie Estate
Mr J Firmin Jenkins reported by telephone that Mr A Kneese died suddenly at his Te r suburb Adelaide home. Haetee J. A Te Enns is executor of the widow and one son Alec survives.
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J. Firmin Jenkins
A. & Kneese
Teor
Adelaide
J. A
Alec
Temperature readings for Tuesday and Monday summaries
Readings show Tuesday maximum 71.5 with minimum at 8 30 am and Monday maximum 80.2 with minimum at 3 0 am. Data reflects archival thermometer measurements from the period.
Landing charges at Pirie Aerodrome
Pixw Town Council reviewed landing fees for Pirie Aerodrome as set by the Department of Civil Aviation. The schedule listed charges from 2/6 for one and two seaters up to 2 1 and 15 for larger planes, with variations by aircraft size and number of planes. The council stood by the rates as reasonable and tabled them for reference.
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Pixw
Australia
Deparnent of
Civil Aviation
Pirie
Guinea Airways
Council Debates Company Payment and Plane Service View
The town council heard Mr W H Threadgold report that Chaseling discussed the matter with him and the town clerk. A letter from Pirie Traders Association supported Guinea Airways Limited service as a convenience to Pirie businessmen visiting Whyalla and urged no action to stop it. Dr Reid urged payment of the company account before a meeting to discuss charges while resisting any unlawful letters. The council, with Ald Howley, considered accepting a company representative after payment, while Dr Dey offered an amendment that failed to attract a seconder.
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W. H.threadgold
Chaseling
Pirie Traders’ Association
Pirie
Whyalla
Dr. Reid
Chaveling
Ald
Howley
Dey
Guinea Airways Limited
Comforts Fund
Trust Houses for Pirie Plan Faces Council Objection
Alderman Atwell condemned a plan by the Housing Trust to build three semi detached houses on the block, saying they should stand alone and not be built in pairs. He urged adopting the Town Planning Act to block the design and opposed the project in that town area. The council paused approval awaiting assurance the trust will provide roads and footpaths before proceeding.
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Ald. Atwell
Ald
Atwell
Adelaide
Fighting Fores
Adelaide Forts
Prey
J. HS. Leahey
Homer
W. H. Threadgold
Reid
Threadgold
Dey
Threadgald
Dr. Reid
Woodville
Thresdeold
Howley
Ae Ald
Davis
SS der
Tili
Picele S
Barrier Hotel Case Plea Entered in Pine Pirie Court
In Pine Pirie Police Court a plea of guilty was entered regarding the Barrier Hotel incident. Ralph Gordon Conway faced charges under the Licensing Act for driving a taxi without a valid licence at about 1:43 a.m. on July 15 while customers were present. Det. J Slingers prosecuted as witnesses testified about the events and the accused admitted lacking a current driver’s licence, noting his old one expired June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Gillespie
Pine Pirie
Ralph Gordon Conway
Barrier Hotel
Hannan
Det. J. Ie
WC Atthe
J. Slinger
Brodie
Jenkinson
Florence Street
Car ownership case hints at flawed testimony
A defendant faced fines and a trial over using a motor car without saved permission, with witnesses challenging veracity of evidence. The prosecutor noted unavoidable delays in proceedings. The driver’s authorization questioned after police interviews, raising doubt about whether permission had ever been granted.
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Det
Stinger
Thane
Wet Stiver
Local Pirie Hospital patients and regional notices
Mr A A Button of Wenibarah a former Pirie District Council chairman is not readmitted to Pirie Hospital. Stan Ride of Adelaide visiting Pirie for a day or two is with rheumatic fever in Pirie Hospital. Veterans A Voitkun and G Mahoney are patients. Veal and Bd Wilkussey of Pirie spend leave at home. F Jose of Nelshaby is in the medical ward. E Dollard of Pirie West shines in the surgical ward. Rex Mathews has joined Broken Hill Proprietary Company in the general office. Constable R K Trigg expected to leave Pirie Hospital today after nine months. W C Giles, SM, appeared in Pirie Police Court and will reappear. J S Dahlin of Esmond Road readmitted to medical ward. A Colt, notable Barrier business figure, leaves for Adelaide after holding 190 honorary offices since 1917 and previously at Silverton Tramway. H A Bennett has taken over the Broken Mill practice. Ainwall air service passengers list announced by L C Moody. Pirie to Whyalla: N Rimmer, K Kiesling, J McCulloch. Whyalla to Pirie: C S Harrett, W Brown. Previous day travellers: J R Lawry, M Collins, L S Wise, F Young. Whyalla to Pirie: Nurse A L Gale and Mr V Sellicl.
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Stan Ride
Adelaide
Pirie
Pirie Hospital
Messrs
A. Voitkun
G. Mahoney
E. Dollard
Pirie West
Rex Mathews
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Whyalte
R. K. Trigg
W. C. Giles
Pirie Police Court
Dahlin
Esmond Road
Medica
A. Colt
Adelsine
Broken Hill
Silverton
H. A. Bennett
Broken Mill
M. Collins
L. S. Wise
F. Young
Whyalla
A. L. Gale
Mr. V. Sellicl
Gardener's Dray Overloaded Charged at Pirie Court
Michael Covunis of Napperby faced a Pirie Police Court hearing for driving a bay gelding in an overloaded cart on July 22. Witnesses said eight bags of peas filled the dray, wheels without proper tyres and the horse shoeless on one side. Covunis claimed to have borrowed the dray and did not own the horse. He was fined £2 10s with 10s court fees, or 10 days in jail.
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W. Cgillespie
Pirie
Michael Covunis
Nape
Perby
S.J. Warren
J. Slinger
Slinger
Ellen Street
Defendant
Napperby
Tragedy as man kills self after stabbing employer
In Adelaide at Prospect a man stabbed a woman employer during a dispute and killed himself with a cobbler's knife. Victims include Richard James Crows, 62, unemployed carpenter of Wilcox Avenue, Prospect, who is dead, and Amelia Barnes, 49, of Pulsford Road, Prospect, now in Royal Adelaide Hospital. Barnes's mother Mary Jane Davidson, 81, was in the yard. neighbors and relatives recall a frenzied attack after an employment dispute, with the killer dying at the back verandah. Local police investigate the events and motive.
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Adelaide
Prospect
Richard James Crows
Wilcox Avenue
Amelia Barnes
Pulsford Road
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Repair work on Pirie roads detailed in fortnightly report
The Pirie Town Council heard a report by engineer-surveyor G A W Debelle detailing road work and maintenance. Scarifying and reconditioning costs were outlined for Prince and Mansom streets, with low cost renewal planned for several West Ward and Solomontown Ward streets. The coming fortnight includes work in Eighth street and Revell street plus ward-wide maintenance.
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G. A. W. Debelle
Pirie Town
Flett Street
Prince Street
West Ward
Halliday Street
Scott Street
Mansom
Martin
South
Prince
Daisy
John Street
Afford
Revell
Railway Terrace
Parks Street
Warren Street
Solomontown
Eighth Street
Revell Street
Red Cross Appeal Donation Totals From Luncheons
A fragmented Red Cross appeal list shows acknowledgments and donations totaling £2,865 14s to date. It references luncheon collections and a Bakers’ town collection, with initial receipts listed as £2,854 12s 1d.
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Pire Red Cross
Nice
Bakers
Pirie West Blocks Offer Not Accepted by Council
A Pirie West resident, Mr R Bairstow, presented concerns at the town council meeting about a nuisance from two loads of material. Ald Howley questioned ownership and responsibility, as the discussion touched on who owns most of the blocks and who should act to remedy the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bairstow
Pirie West
Ald. Howley
W. Hi
Mrs C C Hardwicke Dies at 69 in Pirie Bay
Mrs. C C Hardwicke dies at 69. Survived by husband and three grown children Connie Sendy Pirie West and Frank Largs Bay. Sgt Bernard Hardwicke overseas with ALF. Service at graveside conducted by Fr P Coffey. Pallbearers listed. Floral tributes from numerous local relations and friends.
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Messrs. T. Meade
W. H. Threadgold
A. Brown
P.5
Mc Mahon
Rohrsoeerery
L Ily
Frank
Erma
Connie
Ron
T. K. Olsen
Pat
R. Lawson
E Williams
M. Hage
A. T. Brown
A. Haupt
Quest for Wolfram in Far North
In the Far North Mr. Hosking recalls 15 to 200 white men and women with some Black workers seeking wolfram. Women can work as well as men, with nine 65-pound bags of pure wolfram noted. Wages are low as mining hardships persist and labor shortages press trainees to help harvest.
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Far North
Mr. Hosking
Macgillvray
Pernight
AP. Missing
Agriculture
Anthony
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Rakovsky
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von Buck
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Port Pirie
Hoopers
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Piri
Russia
Electricians
Corporation
Iran
MR. Kneese
Pirie Aerodrome
Paradise
Comipartoon
Pike Court
Mr. Gillespie
Gil
Virgo
A. A. Button
Wenibarah
Pirie Disict Council
Wilkussey
F. Jose
Nelshaby
Gardener
Crow
Wes
Neileworth
Pirie Roads
Mr. Debelle
Memorial Oval
Red Cross Appeal
C. C. Hardwicke
Wolfram
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