Russia Undaunted After 14 Weeks Front Rages Across Europe
In London the fifteenth week of the German invasion of Russia opens with fierce fighting along the entire front. Germans claim to batter Lenin defenses as Moscow Radio denies a breakthrough. Britain protests Finland moves, Italy signals North Africa activity, and unrest grows in Turin and Milan. In Washington Roosevelt pledges new shipping and protection measures.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Russia
Italy in crisis as German secret police tighten grip
Germany has taken control of critical Italian areas with the Nazis guiding Milan and Turin, while Italian supply shortages grow. Amid defeats and declining morale, Mussolini faces pressure and calls for peace are dismissed as propaganda. Bread rationing looms as ships dwindle in convoys to Libya.
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Turin
Milan
Libya
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Two German Battalions Incinerated in Russian Fire
Two German battalions were destroyed while advancing as Russian forces targeted a large fuel depot. Incendiary shells set fuel ablaze, engulfing the advancing units in a sea of flames.
British Warning To Finland In London Mishap Text
British warning to Finland surfaces in London amid a terse note referencing a recent incident. The brief dispatch highlights diplomatic cautions and centers on cross national concerns without detailing specific events.
Nazis Make No Headway in Attack on London
Soviet and Allied reports note limited German progress in the London area after a failed assault. The Red Star claims the third German Division was routed at Leningrad's defences while Moscow Radio reports fierce fighting continuing around the capital.
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Red Star
Leningrad
Moscow
Roosevelt plans 100 percent munitions for 90 days for allied push
The New Herald Tribune reports that President Roosevelt and advisers intend a full three month supply of arms to Britain and Russia to enable a joint attack on Germany from east and west. Behind the scenes talks shape the US role with Britain and the Soviet Union in the war.
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New Herald Tribune
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Herald Tribune
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Britain
Rule of Terror in Czechoslovakia
Moravia has been relieved of his post amid a crackdown on sabotage and go slow tactics in factories as authorities intensify control. The report outlines a broader purge and measures to curb worker resistance in the region.
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Czechoslovakia
Moravia
Woman's Mysterious Death Near North Melbourne
The body of a deceased woman was found aboard a vessel at Victoria Harket in North Melbourne. She lay on her back with clothing disarrayed but no visible injuries. The body was warm when discovered.
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Victoria
Harket
Melbourne
Stopwork meetings to press wage rise in Brisbane area
Stopwork meetings will involve about 5 000 Building Trades Union members across Brisbane metropolitan area this week. The campaign seeks a ten shilling weekly wage increase. At Ipswich railway workshops 600 engineers remain out, and talks between the Amalgamated Engineering Union and employers have broken down.
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Brisbane
Building Trades Union
Ipswich
Amalgamated Engine Cing Union
Victorian Enginemen Restive Over Stop Work Plan
At the annual State conference of the Locomotive Enginemen's Union in Melbourne a proposal to stop work was discussed but no immediate action was taken. A vote to gauge support will occur when union elections are held after nominations close on October 12.
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Melbourne
Victoria
America Will Be In Soon Predicted by Smuts in Cape Town
In a national address Prime Minister Smuts said America would soon enter the war to fight with Britain. Ten survivors drifted for days before being picked up by a steamer and landed. The report from Cape Town notes the alliance against central powers would crumble under ongoing fighting.
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Ge Smuts
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South Africa
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Britain
Alliance Azism
Shinwell Calls for Win-the-War Government in Speech
London, Sunday. Labor M.P. Emanuel Shinwell demands a change in strategy, saying the country cannot win the war with current methods. He asserts most Englishmen are losing confidence in the Government and urges a government focused on victory.
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London
Emanuel Shinwell
Labor
Cardiff
British Massing Near North Africa In Bee Scale Phase
British forces in North Africa engage in early mage operations amid Axis bombing runs. Enemy efforts intensify as Allied actions push back, with reports of ships sunk approximately 360 miles from land in ongoing campaign theater.
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London
North Africa
Ill Fated Trinidad Sink Details From Panama Flight
Further details reach that the ill fated Trinidad was flying at Panama when torpedoed by a submarine. The vessel Scoates Noah at Cape. Recoveries and casualties are unconfirmed as the sea rescue and naval actions continue.
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London
Panama
Noah
Cape
Soldier stabbed in Treasury Gardens mystery
A soldier from Broatmeadows Camp was found dead last night in Treasury Gardens Melbourne. He had been stabbed in three places with no signs of a struggle. The victim is identified as Themes Edward Walker from Shiptos, and police face a first class mystery after 16 cries were heard without alarm.
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Pirie Thermometer Readings This Week
Sunday’s high reached 61 degrees with a low of 47. Saturday recorded a top of 75 degrees and a low around 48. The report lists temperatures for early morning and late afternoon hours across the two days.
Pacific strategy talks planned with AM and UK aid
It was announced tonight that Commonwealth authorities plan to hold important talks on future Pacific strategy. It is hoped Mr. Duff Cooper will attend to assist Sir John Latham along with ministers of all Australian fighting services and the service chiefs.
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Duff Cooper
Far East
John Latham
Japan
Local News Notes From Pirie and Surrounds
Mr J N Keynes leaves Pirie tomorrow to become assistant manager at Finsbury munition works. Weekend visitors include A P Blesing minister of agriculture J M Beerworth and J A Lyons MP. Leading Airman J A Lydeamore of Sydney visits with parents at Pirie West. Mrs Allan Easson visits from Unley. Michael Kisdell of the Australian Broadcasting Commission returned wounded from Tobruk. C Perryman and L Matters transfer from Fort Largs to Darwin for home defence. Deaths include Albert Ernest Semmens at Broken Hill, aged 57. Sgt J C McCawley of Broken Hill police to retire in December after 30 years.
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J. M. Beerworth
J. A. Lyons
Michael Kisdell
Australian Broadsisting Commission
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Tobruk
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L. Matters
Path of Pirie
Fort Largs
Darwin
Broken Hill
Albert Ernest Semmens
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Barrier
Central Mine
J. C. McCawley
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Wheat Board Studies Interest Of Farmers In Pirie
State Superintendent Mr. P Hotton reports a Pirie Town Hall meeting on stacking problems for the 1941 42 harvest. Farmers favor a single or nearby site near Pirie for grain stacks to avoid costly carting, with Wandearah Nelshaby and Lower Broughton groups weighing options. The Board aims to balance farmers profits, labor needs, and pest risks while preserving war era equity and shipping constraints.
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Nurom
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Formeralian Wheat Beard
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Hutton
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Welch
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Pirie
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Lower Broughton
Warmertown
CL. C. Roberts
Nelshaby
George’s Corner
Ferme
Warnertaqn
Nurort
Mr. Roberts
Lacey
Playford
Mr. Lacey
Wheat Board
Clarke
Hat
South Australia
Mr. Clarke
Central Board
Commonwealth
National Levy Ends When War Ends
Canberra reports Prime Minister A. W. Fadden states that national contributions in the Budget will cease with hostilities ending and denies fears the government cannot repay post-war credits. He says voluntary loans must be repaid from national resources and entertainment and betting profits remain under state control per the Taxpayers' Association critique.
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Sydney Taxpayers' Association
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