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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
1
London reports Churchill in Commons warns invasions threaten Britain as Libyan operations continue with up to 30,000 prisoners claimed and British losses under 1000. He stresses full mobilization, stronger defenses, and continued Atlantic shipping protection amid ongoing military action at Bardia and Libya.
Italian reinforcements, 20 men per transport, cross the Adriatic daily with German planes. Italians reportedly land near the battle front. Basle paper notes freight and civilian traffic halted at the Brenner Pass to allow troop movement.
Acting Chief Commonwealth Censor Creswell O'Reilly has ordered cuts to the £30,000 Australian film Forty Thousand Horsemen delaying its export. Premier Mair condemns the move as a blow to Australian film production while Assistant Minister Primrose, who witnessed a screening, says nothing in the film warranted censorship.
A report on a Japan American Society gathering notes Ambassador John Grew of Japan delivering an extempore speech. The remarks elicited strong reactions and emphasized mutual interests, with attention drawn to broader diplomatic themes and attendees.
The article notes a compulsory military training registration window for single men aged 19 to 39, with a 40 day deadline after January 25. Minister for the Army Mr Spender confirms married men would not be called up for training.
Sydney April quotes from the Australian Wheat Board list export wheat at 311 for bulk parcels and 401 per bush for bagged lots, indicating firmer prices for the market.
Sydney Friday report says Minister for the Navy W. M Hughes announced five of seven vessels attacked by the enemy raider near Nauru and Oreon are presumed destroyed or captured.
Special Athens report says Italian forces burned Klisura and abandoned it. Greeks reportedly occupy Kallarat area northeast of Hisnare, with further advances noted along adjacent sectors amid unclear casualty details.
Australian and Allied forces push on at Bardia with reports of cutting the cliff top road to Tobruk. Lorries bring reinforcements for a likely hard battle amid Italian fortifications at Tobruk. Prisoners rise to 354 with 1628 officers reported seized on the Sudan frontier. British desert casualties list 72 killed and 738 wounded.
Helsinki reports the death of former Finnish president M Kioheo Callin. He collapsed in front of a guard of honour at Niketa station, was carried to a train, and died in the arms of Baron Manner ove Rykl while recently elected president.
Weather Bureau reports widespread rain across eastern districts with signals of a cyclonic disturbance off Sydney. Kosciusko recorded 200 points in 24 hours as heavy showers lash the metropolitan area and streets became running streams.
The Chicago Times reports that German planes bombed Dublin and Belfast for several hours, citing first hand unimpeachable sources. The daytime raid caused widespread damage and disruption across both cities.
Police hunt an elderly man after Mrs Winn Linn a resident of a western town is found dead in bed with serious injuries. Reports say she had been divorced from a Chinese neighbor and two gunshots were fired before the murder.
Police identified the deceased as Albert William Dempsey, 54, found in the bush near Temora after a death at Temora Hospital last night. The report notes possible poisoning with toxic substances found nearby, including a reference to a stock solution.
Last night Mannheim faced a renewed raid with four large fires ignited. A factory at Milan was also bombed and docks near Erika and Meredion in Norway were attacked. British forces reported no losses as all aircraft returned safely.
Priday reports the west price of tin in Sydney tu d(a)s quoted as 64 6. The note provides a brief price snapshot for market observers.
Overseas news dispatches from Australian Associated Press circulated to The Times and partner outlets. Exclusive sources include The Times The Daily Telegraph Daily Mail Daily Mirror The Manchester Guardian British United Press and Reuters World Service in Europe. In America The New York United Press Preas and North American Newspaper Alliance also provide reports.
The body found at Como on Wednesday has been identified as Mrs Francis Seat Carton of Hurstville. She had been missing for six months and was reported to have disappeared recently.
The noon issued forecast for today warns of cloudy unsettled conditions over the western half of the state with general rain and thunderstorms. Expect possible thunderstorms and showers across the region in the four hour window.
Five more meningitis cases were confirmed in Darwin yesterday raising the total to sixteen. Many patients are sending their children to inland districts for safety as authorities interview fifty seven suspects awaiting examination.
Alexandria Sydney Priday lists prices for animal feed including Wheaten chaff from 5 to 6 pence per unit, eaten chaff 66 to 63, lucerne chaff 66 to 76, and lucerne hay 3 to 7.
Sydney Priday reports Sussex Street price levels for dairy and produce. Butter 161/23 cwt Cheese lid to 12 lb Egg new laid hen 3s per case 11d Honey 4s to 6d per lb Beeswax 1/ to 1/10 lb Potatoes £1310 to £18 Onions Victorian to 21s Maize 6/6.
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