Russians Advance Near Smolensk in Three New Attacks
APEX reports Marshal Timoshenko’s forces push along a 200 mile front from northeast of Smolensk to Gomel with three new thrusts. The main action is from Yelno where German losses rise. Moscow and Helsinki dispatches note a local Russian counteraction and early snow in northern Finland. Finnish denial mentions contact on the Wilhelmstrasse.
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London
Timoshenko
Smolensk
Gomel
Yelno
Moscow Newsagency
Britain Likely to Launch Major Libya Offensive
A British United Press dispatch from Cape Town reports Britain plans the war's strongest move in Libya. It cites a buildup of supplies and reinforcements ready to exploit cooler Western Desert weather and Germany’s focus on Russia, with thousands of tons of American war cargo heading to the Middle and Far East via the Cape.
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London
Britain
Libya
United Press
Capetown
Western Desert
Germany
Russia
Cape of Good Hope
Middle East
Far East
Washington war meeting with Hull Stimson and Knox
In Washington today President conferred with Hull State Secretary of War Stimson and Knox Secretary of the Navy on war ships and enemy craft. The talks covered preparations and measures for wartime operations as tensions escalate.
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Washington
Hull State
Stimeon
Col Knox
Navy
R A N Losses Denied Amid Rumors of Nak Bombing
SYDNEY reports denial of rumors that the destroyer Nak was bombed on July 5. Officials say no Allied ships were lost and no enemy action affected R.A.N. forces that day.
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Sydney
Nak
R A F Raids Italy over Bees Free Seed Incident
Allied air actions over Italy sparked reports of raids with no enemy activity confirmed. The incident involved a BeeS free seed program and a brief SS presence. No injuries were reported and authorities investigated potential miscommunications.
Gladstone Golf Club season ends with mixed foursome winners
Gladstone Golf Club concluded its season with a mixed foursome victory by Miss E. Pite Simmons and D. Cottle. Trophies were presented by president Mr. F. Grubb for club championship G. A. Thomeunt, Couen's Championship D. Pinch, Thomson trophy W. Williamson, Edmunds trophy J. Cox, Francis trophy G. Thomson, White trophy Miss Jallan, silver spoon. Final contest for Mrs. E. White's trophy to be played by Misses D. Pinch and T. Fitzsimons. A sum of £37m was divided between the Red Cross and Fighting Forces Comforts Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Golf Clu
E. Pitesimmons
D. Cottle
F . Grubb
G. A. Thomeunt
D. Pinch
Couen
WS. Williamson
Thomson
B. Stephens. Edmunds
J Th Cox
Francis
G. Thomson
White
Jallan
Pirie Corporation Picnic Brings Employees Outdoors
About 130 Pirie Corporation employees attended the four-bus outing at Duna Springs on Wednesday. Rain soaked ground and a keen wind did not dampen spirits as a full sports program kept all ages engaged. Winners included S Hatch and J Connor in many events. office staff and wives joined in races and games amid a lively, if windy, day.
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Pirie Corporation
Duna Springs
S. Foster
Silent Service saga told by released prisoners of war
A seaman recounts the 1940 Altmark incident and the rescue of 300 POWs aboard the Altmark. He recalls Capt Langsdorff as a gentleman, the crew’s mistreatment, and British rescue in Norwegian Fiord waters. The account blends memories of captive hardships and the Royal Navy intervention.
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Colin Simmonds
Jim Connor
Jim Hudson
Les Oaklands
Dudley Hatch
Brian Rutgers
Bentley Foster
Cossick
Mervyn Connor
Elvin Connor
Bentley
Pritelvin
Connor
Kea|soners
Sicko
Sweden
Nas
Nellie Luscombe
Kon Millbank
Math Fae de
Shirley Foster
Allan
Daphne Dunning
Dalwa
Rroruriy
Betty Speck
Betty Sinthonds
Tairoa
Betty Anderson
Ida Simi
Ee Aemonds
Ellie Luscombe
Frances
Ducen
Rhonda Hatch
Gwent
Graf Spee- Connor
Shirley Connor
Seaman
Doreen Collins
Elsie Anderson
Mar
Garet Sizer
Capt. Langsdorff
Heniig
Maureen Speck
Daphne Dur-1
Heinrich Dau
Deutschland
Dark Star
Ashley
Trevanion
Britain
Altmark
Olson
Fiord
Weather Downpour for Crystal Brook Show Revival
The North Western Agricultural Society revived its sixty seventh Crystal Brook show amid heavy rain and transport setbacks. Gate receipts reached about £180, fewer exhibitors arrived due to bogged trucks and poor road conditions, with entries down to 1510 from 2000 in 1939. The event highlighted patriotic funds despite wet weather and reduced displays, while new secretary A. G. Head took over duties as President E. F. Smart oversaw the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Agricultural Society
Crystal Brook
G. W. H. Gale
A. G. Head
E. F. Smart
Pirie
Motor World
Ironworkers To Meet In Whyalla Grievances Discussed
The Whyalla gathering will discuss grievances among workers with focus on junior pay rates of 560 pounds and related delays. Exhibits include flowers, fruit and vegetables, live stock, poultry and pigeons with awards listed for ring competitions. A weather note hints at more than an inch of rain this month.
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N. Maclean
Whyalla
Satur
E. McMahon
Railway Terrace
Salamantown
D. Turner
A. Ferme
Benny
Bes Ma
G. Ferme
Prince Monty
S. H. Martin
Silent Mars
G. A. Pistol
A. d. Webbs
G. Perme
Louis Minor
Edward Globe
Ed- Globe
Minor
Football trophies awarded for Port team season
Mr F B Hackett secretary of Port Football Club announced last night the adjudicators list of trophy winners across the Port team. Winners include most consistent all round play Mr Gee R Hanniball best placed man Mr A J Howard patron best utility player Mr R G Lambert president most improved Mr A W Lacey MP and players D Wright M Baker H J Willis.
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F. B. Hackett
Port Football Club
Port
Gee
R. Hanniball
W. Hobby
A. J. Howard
M. Baker
R. G. Lambert
H. J. Willis
A.W. Lacey
D. Wright
Football Club Trophies Solomontown Foottall Cab
Football Club trophies were allotted to Solomontown with honors for Fairest and most brilliant Mr R J Forgan and P Fawcett best allround Mr E Holzberg. Best placed man Mr A W Lacey MP E Seery. F Stigwood most unselfish Mr A Munn A Barr most gentlemanly Mr H Watts M Stigwood most improved Mr E R Crispin R DeDear. Best forward Mr TH Picken C Basche best Mr J Starke D Norton useful premiership Mr Maher F Stigwood most improved junior L Zubrinich second most improved junior LR Kelly committee notes.
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Solomontown
Foottall
R. J. Forgan
P. Fawcett
E. Holzberg
L. Kretschmer
A. W. Lacey
M.P
E. Seery
A. Tregugas
F." Stigwood
A. Munn
Wintry Conditions Return Across Pirie Area
This week brings rain every day with total September rainfall at 14.70 inches and a year-to-date total of 1.9 inches. Cold conditions hinder Crystal Brook Show and related events as misty rain yesterday produced negligible results.
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Pirie
Crystal
Associates Golf Abandoned At Kingston Park
Rain stopped play at Kingston Park in the Pirie Golf Club captain versus vice captain match. Players adjourned to the clubhouse for a putting contest won by Mrs J J Wells, with Mesdames Hopkins and Wells taking bridge prizes. Afternoon tea was provided by the captain and vice captain. nine or so members attended the event.
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Pirie Golf
Cheb
Kingston Park Finke
J. J. Wells
Mesdames J. Hopkins
Wells
Mesdamies
A. M. Woodroffe
M. B. Coaken
A &. Scratey
Ml Stant
A. Jerdock
J. M.S. Leabsy Hope
A. R. Creech
B.C. Afford
T. J. Wella
Shiss
Bookmaker's Death Assumed in Estate Distribution
In a Victoria court, Mr. Pamphilion's estate valued at £267,000 with major assets in the United States faces distribution. The inquiry notes no evidence about his disappearance from the ship, and income from the estate will be allocated to beneficiaries.
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Cisco
Los Angeles
Pamphilion
Victoria
United States
Cpurt
Pirie Hospital patients and staff movement noted
Tom McBride of The Terrace injures Mr Yank Roan as a new patient in Pirie Hospital medical ward. S Smart of Pirie West readmitted after discharge. T J Candon of Pirie West returns from Pine Hospital. Aly. Buea of Coonamia home from Adelaide after illness. Dr E W Betis and W N He Paice attend Bute District event with English pianist Tyrer leading ABC orchestras.
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Tom McBride
Terrace
Yank Roan
Pirie Hospital
S. Smart
Pirie West
Pine Hospital
T. J. Candon
Pirie
West
Renee Ene Ff
Mm. Aly. Buea
Coonamia
Adelaige Alte
Mr. Andersen Tyrer
Poser
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Faddens Policy Aims to Build Foundation for Labor Budget
A clipped excerpt quotes Mr. Fadden discussing policy toward labor and budget, stressing that a foundation can be formed even if broader details are not yet available. The remarks hint at guiding principles rather than full proposals.
Labor aspirants for Grey seat in South Australia
The Australian Labor Party in Adelaide closes nominations for Grey Division suggesting a plebiscite only if a special election arises. Ten aspirants include Pirie Town councillors Threadgold Davis Atwell D. Russell and others M Smedley E J McQuoid W Harvey T J Canny L G Pilton and W A Crowe.
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Australian Labor Party
Adelaide
Faden
Labor
House of Representatives
Grey Division
A. O. Badman
Pirie Town
W. H. Threadgold
Ald
C. L. Davis
HH. Atwell
Davis
Mr. Badman
Threadgold
D. Russell
Grey
Messrs, M. Smedley
E. J. McQuoid
W. Harvey
T. J. Canny
L. G. Pilton
Wal Crowe
Pirie Women stage grand final in basketball clash
Old Scholars defeat premier team to face Koyyts in the A grade final at the High School court tomorrow at 3 o clock with M E Walsh as umpire. Old Scholars line up Mertens as captain Brakenridge Charles Brakenridge Bischoi Nunan Wilson plus 3% Nunan and M Wilson. Rovers include Gigney Key O Fawcett Fitzgerald Gerald Lemm Wittscheibe with reserves Millerd Malycha. In C grade Spartans meet Rovers in final at playground court at 3 o'clock with D Moons umpiring.
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Koyyts
Pirie Women's Basketball Association
M. E. Walsh
W. Mertens
Brakenidge
DB. Charles
B. Brakenridge
J. Bischoi
Nunan
M. Wilson
Rovers
M. Gigney
G. Key
O’ Fawcett
G. Fitzgerald
N. Gerald
B. Lemm
N. Wittscheibe
R. Millerd
E. Malycha
Spartans
D. Moons
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Helsinki Radio
Finland
Wilhelmstrassenx
German Foreign Office
Leningrad
Times
R.A.N
R.A.F
Italy
Gladstone Golf Club
Atic
Pignic
Surveyor’s Department
S. Hatch
J. Conor
Brine
Wik. Smith
R. Collins
P. Benn
T. Smith
A. Luscombe 'S Department
W. Collins
Hatch
Marsland
BR. Mudge
Collins
Foster
Rei
Gibbons
J. Connor
T. ‘Ilbank
J. Gibbons
L. Oaklands
5. Hate
C. Brine
Allmark
Messrs
A. D. Bray
Jamestown
P. H. Harvey
Yocka
RW. Lehmann
Gul‘nare
A. Day
Huddleston
L. C. Roberts
Neltaby
MR. Ferme Successful
E. E. Lang
Georgetown
Mig
Nelson Ferme
Wandearah
Ferme
A. W. Davidsoup
Nea
Owtral Waters
Milledge
Black Bess
Ae Wien
Meg. Daunt
Ashford
Olsson
Questroy
Edward
Star Brook
Army Medical Service
Spelman
J. Eagle
J. Smith
Port Club
Hoopers
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
Associates’ Golf
Kingston Park
E.W. Betiess
W. WN
Daniel
Bute
Mr. Fadden
Pirie Council
Prests Limited
Pirie's
England
Candlewek
Ment Department
Presta
Akubra
Cavalier
English Battersby
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