Talks at Critical Stage in Pacific Negotiations
United States and Japan reportedly at a critical phase in Pacific settlement talks. President Roosevelt is pushing to prevent breakdown while Japanese reluctance to pledge non–Eastern Siberia remains the main obstacle. Descriptions cite British, German, and Moscow reports on Baltic and Ukrainian fronts.
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Australian Associated Press
Washington
America
Japan
Pacific
Roosevelt
Siberia
Bulgaria Not Eager to Fight Says Leader
Bulgarian officials assert not to prize war with Russia and pledge to avoid actions that could provoke a confrontation. The stance signals a desire to maintain stability amid regional tensions while denying any intent to backstab Russia.
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Bulgaria
Paris Sees State of Siege Amidriots and Factory Blast
Reports from Paris indicate a state of siege amid ongoing unrest and incidents at St Germain. Vichy broadcasts acknowledge a devastating blast at a Dordosux factory, with unconfirmed details and heightened tension across the city.
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Paris
London
Vichy
Tink
Morale Unshaken as Leningrad Stands Firm
Russian defenders hold firm in Leningrad despite Nazi pressure. Reports describe steadfast frontline morale and continued resistance as bombardment and assaults intensify, with Soviet forces coordinating against advances and maintaining city defenses. Local observers note resilience amid siege conditions and ongoing relief efforts.
Two Governors Visit Pirie in Private Tour
An unofficial visit saw the Australian Governor in his coach arrive at Pirie Junction at 9 am yesterday. By 10 am the governors toured Broken Hill with Associated D. Yates and Dr Gr William. Later Lord Lady Wakehurst flew from Pirie on a plane to Whyalla, while Barclay Threadgold noted the visit was private with no official welcome.
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Pirie Junction
Broken Hill
D. Yates
Gr. William
Lady Wakehurst
Silver City
Whyalla
Barclay
Threadgoldbeen
Pirie
Death of Mr Charles Pengelly in Redhill and Koolunga areas
Mr Charles Pengelly died suddenly at 69 leaving a widow and two children. Miss Winnie Wyatt of Pirie West returns home after a fortnight in the city. Pirie West hosts a holiday visit with friends at Bhatutpa. Dir F Dohace head presides over Pirie District Cricket Association. Adelaide dispatch reports Industrial Court awards on August 28 for Kadina Gawler Peterborough Jamestown Gladstone Whyalla to apply from tomorrow, marked by Mr President Morgan.
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Charles Pengelly
Redhill
Koolunga
Pengelly
Winnie Wyatt
Gooding Street
Pirie West
Bhatutpa
Dir
F. Do Haeechead
Pirie District
Adelaide
Kadina
Gawler
Peterborough
Jamestown
Gladstone
Whyalla
Morgan
Axis Air Losses Report From War Fronts
An Axis air losses tally shows 11,500 machines and 30,000 men on all fronts since the war began. The paper estimates Luftwaffe losses in Russia at 4,250 aircraft and 10,000 airmen. Axis machines destroyed on other fronts total 7,248 with 20,205 men. Imperial air forces losses exclude Russia at 3,245 aircraft and 8,433 men, while Soviet High Command admits Russia lost 4,500 machines.
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London
Russia
Red White and Blue Fair Opens at Salvation Army Citadel
The Salvation Army Citadel on Florence Street opened the annual Red White and Blue Fair with Adjt. W. D. Hewitt welcoming the mayor W.IL Threadgold and Matron E A Sawtell Pirie Hospital. The mayor praised the women workers and stalls as the fete began with two pianoforte solos and songs. Prizes were awarded in three cake divisions by J. R Watkins Co. with trophies for fruit cake small cakes and sponge. Various stalls including fancywork sweets and produce were organized by groups led by Mrs Hewitt Miss Main Marsland Betty Parker Lorn Brine Mrs H Price and others with convener roles noted for several committees. Afternoon tea arrangements were listed with conveners T. J. Gooley J. Madigan E Paine M A Noble H. M. Burgan and J. F. Thompson among others.
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Salvation Army Citadel
Florence Street
Adjt
W. D. Hewitt
W. IL
Threadgold
EA. Sawtell
Pirie Hospital
Sawtell
Tiny June Hewitt
J. R Watkins Company
C. N. Mathews
Pirie
J. Thompson
R. Knuckey
J. P. Parker
Legion
Mrs. Hewitt
Main, Marsland
Betty Parker
Lorn Brine
H. Price
Cunt Gener
D. Sandow
H. Masters
W. J. Francis
J.P. Parker
M. Gray
ME. Nance
H. Parker
M. A. Noble
H. M. Burgan
J. F. Thompson
Royal Commission On Secret Fund Payments
ANBERRA Thursday. En d today agreed to the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate the circumstances associated expenditure from the secret fund. Pirie Thermometer Readings Thursday maximum 69 minimum 47 at 8 30 am. Wednesday maximum 65.2 minimum 54 at 8 30 am.
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Royal Commission On Secret Fund
Anberra
Ence Ie
Australian Production Next Year
Australian production forecast for next year amounts to £20,000,000 with about half slated for export to war areas or training centres. The plan would double this year’s output and reflect an expanded wartime production effort.
PIRIE SPRING RACES Fort
Acceptors and barrier positions listed for the 130 trial brisk event with horses Hunflee 6 Winibald 3 Gola Wad Novas 1 Ridmond alana Flying 9 Flus tration B 22 Silver Dash 1 Valesca 14 Shalah 7 Edith 2 Princess Salastur 4 Justice 3. 3 15 Red Cross Handicap entrants Wilma 4 Winibald 5 Tippera 3 Corodel 2 Happy Voyage. 350 Municipal Trial Stakes features Pen nant Lad 13 Merry-Go-Round 1 Tele meter 5 Silowyn 11 Flying Drift 9 Naxos 6 Dingley Dell 12 Robanton 3 Trensaw 10 Nellie Gun 7 Atone 2 Cooloobar 4 Floodbird. Feeg te coe Fa Bias Pimlles T Supervise. T Fort.
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Winibald
Ridmondalana
Valesca
Shalah
Edith
Princess Salastur
Justice
Wilma
Tippera
Corodel
Happy Voyage
Pennant Lad
Telemeter
Silowyn
Flying Drift
Naxos
Dingley Dell
Robanton
Trensaw
Nellie Gun
Atone
Queen of Sailors In Lead With Penny Votes
Latest figures show 13164 penny votes lodged to date with total value £548 11s 2d. Farmers meeting scheduled for this evening.
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RM. Read
Discussion on Wheat Stacking Site Meeting Led by Mr Welch
Pirie District Council chairman Mr H F Welch will preside at a discussion on wheat stacking sites. The gathering is expected to draw large attendance from Okt testes trae Wie Lower Broughton and Telowie districts, as they will be much affected by the issue.
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H. F. Welch
Pirie District
Lower Broughton
Telowie
Pirie Pioneer Edgar Patterson Dies at 59 in Pirie Hospital
Edger Carineus Patterson a longtime Pirie resident and limestone supplier to the smelters died in Pirie Hospital aged 59. Born July 31 1882 in Pirie West he served at sea with the Wilpena and later worked on the wharfs. Survived by wife six children and many relatives. Interment at Pirie Cemetery with large funeral tribute list and local church attendance.
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Pirie
Edgar Carineus Patterson
Pirie Hospital
Mr. Patterson
Charles John Patterson
Second Street
Pirie West
Pirie School
Edgar Pat
Agetterson
Phoebe
Sir William Foster
Patterson
Point Webland
Moyles and
George Hill
Pirie Congregational Church
Sydney
Fadden Budget Aims £322 Million Revenue For 1941-2
Australian Treasurer A W Fadden unveils a wartime budget to raise £322 million for 1941-42, with £217 million for war and £105 million for other duties. Proposals include higher taxes, increased postal and telephone charges, and a compulsory national contribution loan from surplus income to be repaid after the war.
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Canberra
A. W. Fadden
Shilling a Day Increase for Certain Forces
An extra shilling a day would be credited overseas in Australia with less than six months' service in RAN or RAAF on special force rates and home defence forces on special rates for continuous duty who had completed six months' service. An extra 3/6 a week would be paid to wives of certain married members of the forces without children.
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ALF
Australia
RAN
Sca
RAAF
Golf Associates conclude season and fixtures summary
All-day fixture raises £81 6 41. Women results list Mrs K D McLeod as champion with runner-up Mrs Crouch. Mine-Hsio stroke contest notes include A Duce 2020, Mrs A Murdock 3 58, Mrs A Shannon 6 12 48, Mrs W A Crouch 6 8 5.
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M. Lal
K. D. McLeod
Crouch
A. Duce
A MC Murdock
A. Shannon
W. A. KR Crouch
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England
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Odessa
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Lyve
Betty
Arthur
Margaret Green
Nelliel
George Benton
Kruger
Grantham
Jess
Clarrie
Marion
Sid Harmer
L. J. R. McDonald
Fred
Gloria
Lorna
F. Tobin
Reg
Mary
P. McGuire
L. McDonaldson
Mark Sloan
Josie
Slater
Evelyn
Arnold
Hilda
F. Walton
Mill
J. Scarman
Presbyterian Ladies' Guild
P. Aldison
Vera
Charlie
Trevor
Ada
Tom
Gladys
Smith
Ella
Ken
Blanche McDonald
E. Scott
Harbor Lights Guild
Ahola
E. Brine
Brighton
Arch
Joe
H. J. Watts
J. J. Williamson
Fred Field
H. T. Bowley
R. Bairstow
J. Nelson
B. Dahlenburg
Presbyterian Girls' Fellowship
Ken Cook
Family
Mr. Fadden
Foregwrty Civenlitary
Prests Limited
van Roth
Prests’ Limited
Hoopers
Port Piri
Golf Associates
Kingston Park
A. Shannen
W. L. Scott
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