15 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
1
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British cruisers Exeter Ajax and Achilles attacked the Graf Spee, leaving it badly damaged and awaiting repairs in Montevideo harbor. British and German statements clash over alleged mustard gas use while casualties reach 36 dead and 60 wounded.
London dispatch reports parliamentary discussion in Finland linking the Red Army to Finnish defenses near the Norwegian border with no heavy fighting yet. In the House of Commons it is said Germany opened the way for an attack on Flemish people by the Red Army, and that marmote nations had supplied Minmod with arms though transport was hampered by Germany.
Nearly 40,000 tons of steel produced at Newcastle and Port Kembla in the past four months have been sent to Great Britain for air raid shelter construction. Thousands of tons have been loaded on overseas ships, almost weekly.
London reports Russia has been expelled from the League of Nations Assembly during today’s session. Countries voting against the expulsion included Finland, China, Greece, and Yugoslavia while others abstained or abstained unspecified.
In Federal Supreme Court Sydney Prida Mir Fort Myers trading counsel for Trade Credits Aust alleged a vast swindle in the disposal of shares. He described a history of five companies trading in shares as a gigantic owl with massive sales and fraud accusations against directors of three firms.
The Australian Teachers' Federation leader said education should remain a state matter, with the Commonwealth providing funds for new schools and equipment. He noted the Commonwealth's broader taxation powers could aid finance, but urged cooperation with state parliaments rather than federal control.
The Pan American Conference decided to issue orders to eject a vessel within the three mile maritime limit. The move contrasts with maritime law, and enforcement actions are expected to follow if not complied.
An air encounter over northwest Germany leaves four German aircraft and three Allied planes shot down. The British claim to have engaged enemy fighters and shot down several machines while reporting their own losses in the clash.
An aircraft suffered engine trouble over rugged country and made a forced landing along the coast at six in the evening. The pilot was injured, and the craft touched down in a heavily timbered area, reported by local observers.
A fragmented notice from Sydney dated Friday mentions tin and feedpike as part of an unclear report. No clear event or details are legible beyond these references.
The Australian Wheat Board reports advances in quotations for 1d basis with British interest noted and millers' bagged purchases at 3 16 pence, reflecting ongoing market shifts.
A fragment reports a coal shortage in Germany caused by poor weather conditions and transport disruptions. It notes reduced coal supplies to Berlin and elsewhere, with German authorities blaming transport and seasonal factors for the shortfall.
A caretaker at Angourle Beach Mining Co reports hearing a crocodile near a hut walls on Wednesday. Witnesses described sounds and tracks suggesting a creature outside, with searchers tracing possible evidence from the area.
Friday report says the Wollongong branch of the Communist party was broken into on Wednesday night. Intruders tore maps and charts from walls, overturned furniture, and seized working class literature. Notices were left, including slogans about Finland and Communism challenged by the intrusion. Threats were made against secretary Gordon King and Waterside Workers Union official at Port Kembla.
In Sydney refugees settling in King's Cross face housing and employment hurdles. Real estate agents report many recently arrived individuals seeking to rent flats or secure storefronts in the eastern suburb, with some attempting to buy parcels in the area around King's Cross. Local officials note ongoing assistance efforts as the refugee population grows.
In London on Thursday a Commons debate centered on national manpower with Mr Chamberlain urging unity and resolve. The discussion touched on how best to employ the nation’s strength, with assurances that solid plans exist despite unresolved details.
The President of the American Federation of Labor stated that U S workers are prepared to support Finland against aggression and tyranny. The remarks frame U S labor solidarity with Finland amid global conflict and ideological clashes involving Stalinism.
King George VI marks his 44th birthday in London with official celebrations. Details are sparse due to the readable text. The report notes royal duties and public acknowledgments during the observance.
A government plan aims to expand agricultural output by about 265 million acres next year as Britain seeks to boost food production amid import shortages. Officials anticipate extending rural fields to alleviate shortages and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Fell from a moving train near Central and Muston stations in Sydney area. Gordon, aged five, was found unconscious with multiple injuries including fractured skull and ribs. A companion said Gordon leaned toward the doorway and vanished when looked back. He was carried to safety but in critical condition.
A NSW Labour Council meeting heard M J Piper say the Bale Cabinet acts only as a section of Parliament. He argued the parliamentary system allows veto power over recommendations of the Select Committee, reducing revenue and reform leverage.
The latest forecast notes several phrases about isolated showers and warm conditions. Readers should expect variable winds and a mild to warm day with continuing unsettled patterns across the region.
A British Broadcasting Commission message says the battleship Renown and the aircraft carrier Ark Royal have been seen in the North Atlantic. German claims of sighting the Ark Royal near Capetown are reported as part of wartime dispatches.
Prices ruled at Buseex Street today with Tasmanian potatoes at £11 per ton and new laid eggs at 1 2d. Butter rose to 16 19d per pound, cheese 10d to 1d, honey 2 8d to 2 3d, onions £8 per ton, millet 13s per ton, chat wheaten 4/ to 49cwt, oaten 4 to 5, lucerne 4 to 66, hay oaten 46 to bf.
Sydney officials announced the air raid warning drill would not occur next Friday and will be rescheduled to a date in January. Business groups warned of crowding and congestion and urged orderly shopping to avoid confusion in the streets.
NSW faced South Australia as McCabe Grimmett and Fingleton made early runs while Bradman and Grimmell contributed. Badcock sidelined by illness, Tregonning chosen for a key role as weather and conditions favored solid batting. Victoria faced Queensland with Brown Barnett Ring and Sievers among the scorers at lunch.
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