Dakar expedition abandoned as De Gaulle forces withdraw
London reports the Dakar landings failed and French troops pulled back after shore batteries fired on Gen de Gaulle’s ships. British warships retorted, with Vichy claims of a torpedoed battleship and French cruisers scoring hits, while French forces reevaluated plans amid ongoing shelling and withdrawal.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Dakar
de Gaulle
Gma
Cebu
Aggrets Brat
Tor
Mwvin
Guyerhor
Hemel West
Raiders at Work London Berlin Hit by Major Bombing Raid
London and Berlin faced heavy bombing as Allied air raids struck military targets. Reports describe explosions over Berlin and attacked ports and rail hubs, with warnings of panic in London suburbs and casualties amid ongoing efforts to counter the attacks.
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Suse
Ministry Cumuiunique
Berlin
Kleisles
Wes Berliny
Croumiel Pitts
Spain to Press German Talks Amid Defence Minister Meeting
Unclear text indicates Spain aims to push negotiations in Germany with defense ministers and leaders. Details are fragmented, but references a planned meeting among Spanish and German officials to discuss allied defence topics and potential policy alignments.
Fire Tears Through Adelaide Meat Shop Depot
A Thursday blaze in Leah Street Forgatville destroyed the rear of Mr. F. Banserver’s lce depot and Dutcher shop. Refrigeration machinery and several lower rooms were severely damaged. Firefighters spent about two hours battling the flames, rescuing Billig the fox terrier trapped in the barn as the charred shed and damaged equipment were secured.
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Adelaide
Vayage
F. Banserver
Lce
Leahstreet
Forgatville
Billig
Man Killed in Fuse Shop Explosion at Munitions Plant
Melbourne workers Newton Besendon (33) died in the fuse filling shop after an explosion at the munitions factory. Injuries to Washington (24) and Poulter (28) were minor or shock. Officials opened an inquiry led by Ministry of Munitions. The blast confined to a small area within the fuse shop. little material damage reported.
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Melbourne
F. J. BR. Newton
Besendon
W. A. Washington
F. Poulter
Thi Hy
Ministry of Munitions
Indo-China Offer Reported As Oil Shortage War Shadow
Washington considers a proposal linked to Indo-Chinese aid amid fears of an oil shortage, with conditions tied to stabilizing the region. The deal aims to avert broader conflict by promising US oil and influence if Indo-China actions reduce inflows and tensions.
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New York
Washington
Hasna
United States
Hay Yan
Alliance With Japan Reported Amid War Alliances
London reports indicate a Japanese German defensive alliance may exist but no official confirmation. The Shanghai dispatch notes the agreement would trigger if Anglo American collaboration fails, reflecting caution in the United States about Japan's stance.
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London
Shanghai
Germany
United States
Lower Broughton Water Scheme to Be Probed by Parliament
A Parliamentary select committee will visit Butler's Bridge Hall today to hear evidence on the Lower Broughton floodwater irrigation plan. The inquiry will consider the scheme’s river cause, proposed works, financing by the Lower Broughton Irrigation Trust, and potential benefits and objections from farmers and local interests.
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Broughton
MeTutus
O'Halloran
IE. Stephens
H.C Dunn
Mitlers Brida Hall
Mort Davis
Medutosty Iitvodia
Hill
WWE
Gulf
Cocke
Huawei
Why Japan Gets No Wool From Britain Shown in Draft
A scrambled report describes Britain purchasing wool and Japan’s complaint over an export dispute. The text references Cameron, the Australian wool trade, and imperial government actions with terms like Commonwealth and ministerial roles, but remains unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Japan
Cameron
Cate
Tui
Uli
Repairs To Pirie Pound Costs And Details
Repairs to Pirie Pound will cost £70 though the text is garbled with stray words. The readable portions indicate a note on expenses and a plan to undertake maintenance. The fragmentary OCR suggests a formal record of repair costs and related actions without a clear date or location beyond Pirie Pound.
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Pirie Pound
Few Applications For Petrol Tickets In Pirie Post Office
At Pirie Post Office yesterday few people applied for petrol ration tickets as officers noted heavy end of week workload. Mr FW Shurley, the postmaster, said applications were comparatively few while urging motorists to cooperate and apply this week.
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Herve
Pirie
FW Shurley
Postmaniert
Whyalla Cycle Club War Aid Sports Day Results
An energetic committee of the Whyalla cycle club organized a day of races and games including wheelbarrow and spoon events, greased pig catching, and handicap sprints. Proceeds supported the war effort via the Queen of Sports fund, with trophies presented by W S A Taylor and participants named among local clubs and shipyard workers.
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Otis
Jean Dogadtsen
al Spats
Vrsidis
Fullon Vaslllers
Meurbuers Whyde
Mes Johue
Ber
F. Koners
M. Galvin
T. Smith
Smith
Donaldson
Brazel
Burt
J. Hall
Bairstow
A. Joheston
A. Donaldson
A. Johnston
J Hall
San Dery
B. O'Brien
Eye
Queen of Sports
Rhian
Rural Area Fears Man in Hiding Armed Search
Sydney report says residents and police search wild rural hills near Tumbarumba for a prisoner escapee Alan Torney from Kenmore Mental Home. Armed party probes rugged terrain while villagers aid, fearing a weapon-wielding man remains at large after a daytime escape attempt two days earlier.
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Sydney
Tumbarumba
Few figures show party shifts in Victorian seats
Reporting on Saturday’s poll counts in Victoria shows Flinders as the only seat where figures changed after this morning’s count. Mann gains on Lee and Amess, with Mann 528 votes behind Lee, possible through preferences. Other seats forecast Labour or Coalition shifts, including Ballarat, Robertson, Marr, Fremantle, and Wannon, with NSW Labour voters signaling movement.
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Melbourne
Flinders
Mann
Ryan
U.ap
Lee
Amen
Amess
Ty Ballarat
Montgomery
U-Ap
Russell
Robertson
Spooner
Maranus
McGeoch
C.P
Madden 'Nd
Collins
Denison Labor Loses Ground in Tasmanian Count
The third night of postal and absent votes shows little change in candidate positions. In Denison Tasmania Mr Beck improves his lead over Labor incumbent Mahoney while statewide results mostly hold. NSW figures show no material change as Thorby loses ground in Bunabul area and Curtin retains influence in Western Australia.
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Melbourne
Denison
Tasmania
Beck
W.ap
Mahoney
New South Wales
Senate
Wis
Sydney
Federal Labor Party
HV. C. Thorby
Calare
Dows
Aly
Western Australia
Curtin
Woment
Frenne
Queensland
Rain Misses Pirie as Showers Fall Short
A thick overcast sky Wednesday evening produced light showers that only registered about five points as rain during the four hours ending at 8:30. Pirie was nearly spared as the damp spell passed him by.
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Pirie
Weather Roundup From Pirie Post Office Readings
Readings show yesterday's high 61.2 and low 43 degrees at Pirie Post Office. Weather was misty with showers. light rain began in the evening and fell more in the morning at Acelock.
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Pirie
Acelock
CROP CUTTING FOR HAY NEEDED AS COMPENSATION PROPOSAL
The article notes compensation for growers amid crop cut demands for hay. Officials discuss balancing farm outputs with broader agricultural needs during the Mel Linite conference. Details include estimates of losses and proposed remedies, with emphasis on state support and advisory actions.
Air Raid Victims Relief Fund Efforts Reported
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a Greek community relief drive for air raid victims. It notes private funding and attendance at a meeting in a town hall, with leaders pledging substantial sums and plans to lodge an appeal.
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Pirie
Canwil
Encajeer Alton
Masipoat
Noat
al Nethhilly
Ar Postasis
Groth
Minera Ai
Wba
Local notices from Pirie Hospital and town hall return
After months on sick leave Mr W Morgan caretaker at the town hall resumes duty. Mr W A Sedinary of Pirie street Salumontown Test hospital yesterday. Mr L Cunningham in Pirie Hospital undergoing eye treatment making progress. Messrs Leonard Magin and Ross Gunter supporters of South Adelaide football injured near Pirie car accident to city tonight for tomorrow's game. hospitalised since Sunday week. Master Ros Pritchard, son of Mr and Mrs S Pritchard of Solomontown, discharged yesterday from Pirie Hospital. Capt J Tait and Lieut L Hardeman of Port Augusta visited Pirie yesterday for the Salvation Army Gardens Fair. Mrs J Collins of Port Germein inmate of Pirie Hospital.
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W. Morgan
Town Hall
W. A. Sedinary
Pirie Street
Salumontown
L. Cunningham
Pirie Hospital
Leonard Magin
Ross Gunter
South Adelaide
Pirie
Ros. Pritchard
Election drift limited as Curtin gains Fremantle lead
General election results show Curtin extending his Fremantle lead to 430 votes while Thorby loses ground in Calare. Speculation points to a Government win in Denison, with Mann relying on preferences in Flinders. Government Senate lead rises outside New South Wales.
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Fremantle
Thorby
Calare
Denison
Tas
Labor
Mann
the Watchman
Flinders
Vic
New South Wales
Senate
HL Yelland
Alexander Street
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