Americans Smash Through Maginot Line Near Thionville
Allied forces report the U S First Army breached five miles into German territory from Luxembourg and the Third Army pierced the Maginot Line near Thionville. Fighting continues in the Moselle Valley as gains spread toward Bastogne Antennes and Liege corridor with towns like Herve Juprelle Bourg Leopold captured and canal bridgeheads expanded.
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Trier
United States First Army
Luxemberg
Maginot Line
Thionville
Metz
Moselle
Antennes
Bastogne
Belgium
Liege
Havre
Aynaille
Herve
Juprelle
Liege-Tongres
Bourg Leopold
Albert Canal
Ghent
Luceren
St. Nicholas
Wisaant
Sangatte
New Russian Offensive East of Warsaw Surges Forward
Russian forces push into Lowen amid stubborn fighting as a collapse there would threaten the Narew line and open a route to the Masurian Lakes. Germany reports a Russian assault east of Warsaw supported by infantry, tanks, and air power.
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Warsaw
London
Hursday
Lowen
Narew
Crystal Brook Red Cross Sees 30-Member Increase From Special Membership
Crystal Brook Red Cross branch reports a successful special membership drive adding 30 new members. Officers include president W. F. OShaughnessy, Mae Y. Roberts as five-presidents, secretary E McLeod, assistant secretary E J Pearce, treasurer W Noblet, and committee members Nicholls Curtin Davidson Kendrew Nablet Baker Halse Venning.
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Crystal Brook Red Cross
Electron
Mulan
W. F. PS
O'Shaughnessy
Mae Y. Roberts
Mesdames E McLeod
E. J. Pearce
Trasurer
W. Noblet
H. Kendrew
Shop Supervixons
Nicholls
P Curtin
B. Davidson
Kendrew
Nablet
B. Baker
J. Halse
O. Venning
Thomas
Ho. Frith Wow
Child migrants may remain in Canberrawa region
Federal Cabinet debated whether British children should be returned to Britain after the war. Parents’ intentions to settle in Australia or children’s wishes to stay were considered before government consent. Education Department appointments were announced including assistants N. Galle, K. Abern, and J. Bayden.
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Canberwa
jWesi Hon Siewyulnt
Ody
Britain
Australia
L. Abbott
N. Galle
Solomontown
K.P. Abern
Piri Infwnt
Bayden
Pirie Branch District and Bush Nursing Society Annual Meeting
The Pirie branch held its annual meeting to review finances and activities after an active year with 4589 patients visited by Sister Winifred Ward. Reports noted a healthier balance, substantial donations, and a community drive including a street concert and services by Sister Ward, with many attendees and local volunteers recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Ward
Pirie
District and Bush Nursing Society
Workers Visit City Munition Plants
A mixed party of munition workers from Pirie visited metropolitan factories, with Mrs. RA Pryor organizing arrangements. The group toured Pinshury works, enjoyed a tea break, Salisbury hot dinner, and a canteen concert, then attended the opening of a Northfield hairdressing establishment the following day.
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Dist
Pirie
Metropolitan
Theetty
RA Pryor
Sixth Street
Pirie West
Mary Warren
L. Willams
A. Woolford
J. Patersing
Martin
A. Brewley
R . Norton
Buutt
Mesdames Pryor
Chaperon
Y. Davies
I. Nat
J. Easton
M. Green
PB Hodge
M. Muckwell
A. Mounsey- Warter
N. Granger
M. Breal
K. Phelan
Ro Sorensen J. Penny
S$. Neylon
T. Champion
J. Jobson
J. Dowling
Couri
Melb Pirie Yacht Club Reorganises as Peacetime Club
The Pirie Yacht Club reports on an even keel after reorganising four years ago with 120 members and 37 craft. At the fifty second annual meeting the captain A C Ball outlined steady progress, a growing paid up membership, a strong financial position and plans for a peaceful clubhouse opening, with officers elected for 1944 45.
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Pirie Yacht Club
A. C. Ball
A. V. Pickering
Pacific
Stow
Aia IL
Television Likely After War in Canberra
In Canberra on Tuesday Amaur ehuisman of One Parliamentary Broadcasting Committee said postwar buyers could see a small eight inch wireless chassis with a life of years incorporating television and a new effect system. A committee had not progressed far in negotiations hoping nations stations would lead and adapt the frequency modulation process used in the United States. The system would reduce electrical disturbances and man made noises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Amaur
Ehuisman
One
Cammit- Woo
Oine
United States
Cars to Be Made Here in Australia Defence Plan
Prime Minister Curtin announced Parliament would consider proposals for domestic motor car manufacture. If no satisfactory bids are received, a government factory or a corporation to build complete cars may be set up, with support for component parts and scale factories for future defence production.
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Lanberra
Lyndas
Australia
Juilas
Curtin
Australi
Greeren
Snaith
Uctuwties
Measles Cases Rising Reported in Several Areas
A public health update notes increasing measles cases across multiple districts. Officials urge vaccination, highlight outbreaks in several communities and list clinics offering MMR immunizations.
Fragmented Weather Tidings From A Murky Page
A jumble of coastal tide notes and daily temperatures appears, listing vague times and numbers. The garbled text mentions tides, lighting, and temperatures with scattered figures and days, lacking clear events or locations.
Death of Mr. R. H. Allison
Robert Hall Allison aged 67, veteran Pirie wharf worker and former seafarer, died at Pirie Hospital after a life at sea and on land near Pine. Born in Sunderland England, he sailed from youth, later captains ticket near, served 37 years on the waterfront, and supported Pirie beautification with a plantation at Solomontown. He leaves widow Kathleen Agnes and five children. Funeral conducted by T. Schoolefield with bearers J. Coffey and others.
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Robert Hall Allison
Pirie
Reneal
England
Une
Allison
Pile
Beaten Rock
Pine
Kathleen Agnes Allison
Jul O'Brien
Clare
Allisons
Broken Hil
Deceued
Mai Iuud
Solomontown
J. HS. Leahey
Altisuy
Messrs
Leonard
Arnold
Alf
D. Cockburn
R. Coffey
W Howcoek
Pirie Town Council Meeting Notes In Memoriam Reflections
For the first time in years no aliterian attended the Pirie Town Council meeting on Monday evening. Apologies were read from all four and one from Ch M. MB Middleton, the sole absentee. The council conveyed condolences for Mrs D. Ro Donaldson, Mr ML Gadynhun, and Mr HE Arison. Mayor Threadgold announced condolences had been sent and appointed W H Threadgold and G A L Bi Whelin to attend the half yearly Municipal and Metro polity Councils Association in Adelaide. P M Klezniaty, recently operated on in Pirie Hospital, progresses well and remains in the surgical ward.
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Malcolm Barclay
Lis T Hose
Vic
Scotland
Ro Tack
J.D
Folfnae
Tucker
Langsford
Pirie
M. MB. Middleton
D. Ro Donaldsor
ML Gadyhun
HE Arison
W. FL Thresdguld
Pivie Taw Counet
Mir
W. H. Threadgold
Gr. Ala. Bi
Whelin
Municipal
Metro
Polity Councils” Association
Adelaide
P.M. Klezniaty
Pirie Hospital
de Blucher
Jhs. Leahey
Housing Commission
Cys
Rich
Blucher
Florence Street
Rush to renew 15000 motor vehicle registrations this month
The Royal Automobile Association warns 15000 registrations due for renewal by month end. Motorists should apply early to avoid delays at the Motor Vehicles Department. Ensure insurance certificate is attached or already held, indicate six or 12 months, and display the new disc on the windscreen to avoid fines up to £20 and possible licence loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Automobile Association
Alwady
Severnl
TE Tt
Frousulumon Town Hosts Council Anniversary Invite
Pirie Town Council has extended an invitation to members and their spouses to attend the anniversary ceremony for the Old and Tuva Peashomers Association. The event will be held at Soy Ubehy Mall with plans announced by the town council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frousulumon
Oldand
Tuva Peashomers’ Association
Pirie Town
Aftyrusen
North Ward councillors report shocking housing in Pirie North
North Ward councillors Drs Hv Mich and Blacher toured Pirie North residential blocks this weekend and urged immediate inspections. They pressed the Building Act and Housing Trust for action on dangerous structures, flooded lanes, and blocked gutters, urging urgent order for demolitions or repairs and requesting a Housing Trust assessment for new homes.
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Drs. Hv. Mich
Blacher
North Ward
Pirie Corporation
North Pirie
Permission to Build Vo Mity smty ene carr nk
In a fragmentary notice a request appears for a construction project amid a sequence of garbled names and places. The readable portion references approvals, possible deadlines, and local officials, with unclear surrounding context and unclear entities.
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Seri Led
Sreanulal
Feyerhoures
dWielling Post
Hing
Luttus
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Lindy
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B. Wurgun
Wuman
betLey Grosttlon
Ublis
Biohn
Sinestars
Yale
Lwu
Thompu
Aid
Heveside
Ik Adil
Ube
Haiti
Weal
Avi Chou Hamidi
Fehr
Stalin
Eustons
Ullany Gillen
Max. Korgig
Chidit
Mesdane
Bunpaan
Jes. Lindos
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Hania
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Warren
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Deo
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Royal Family
Eliabeth
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Mr. Ekers
Fuser
ALC
A.V Murdoch
J. J. Messenger
Col. Cooke
U.S. Murr
Chib
Levis
Naval
Watrol
Fitzgerald
Pitie
Uwehi Way
R. M. C. Mudge
Lockuriny
Joans
Messrs. HL
Yeatman A
Summers
Ain
J. Button
CH. Rohrshelm
H. 1. Yeaman
W. Jackson
Messrs. Tucker
J. J. Huw
Ver Reel
A. J. Mattawan
C. Ball
Wise Captuer el Mi
Liter
Fresaporer LE Cee Preg
A.C. Langsford
Buat Sur Shallet
H. L. Yeatman
R. Stanmers
C. S. Hurrell
S. J. Button
R. M.C. Mudge
Hooper Teall
Mttianda
Monsiay
R. H. Allison
Old Pirie
Pul
Jla
Gertrude
George
Florence
David Stretts
Lofts
Building Act Officer
Loftes
Ieee
Jnopean
Weyer
Wes Hyanel Hall
Gertrude Steet
Cheesian
Bucher Rose
Ger
Jens
Morvish
Mulghies
Cui
Asos
Dey
Housing Trust
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Rama
Elvern San Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
Ellen Street
Port Pirie
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