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Newspaper

Maitland Mercury

Location

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

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Unrest in Russia and Finland Amid World War II Skirmishes

Reports from London indicate Red Army gains halted by heavy snow in the Petsamo area while Finns repulse three assaults in 24 hours. Finnish communique notes heavy gunfire, eight tanks captured, and German ammunition. Russia calls up more men as engineers convert a highway into a railway to move troops.

London Red Army Mannerheim Lake Ladoga Gulf of Finland Liinahsmari Salraijarvi Petsamo Associated Press Russia

Heat Wave and storm forecast across inland New South Wales

Weather bulletin notes heat wave conditions inland with hot and sultry air. Northerly and southerly winds expected along with scattered thunder in the northeast corner. Hastings, Hunter and Manning forecast unsettled conditions with periods of heavy rain and possible thunder. Northwesterly winds in parts, with light to moderate rain in southern districts at night and morning.

Nsw Hastings Hunter Manning

Schoolboy Invents New Aerial Bomb in Yorkshire

John Clough a 13 year old from Utley near Keighley has devised a new aerial bomb design after eight months work. Two school friends Gordon Pask and David Anderson aided to refine ignition and release methods. Ministry experts say the plan shows a first class idea and has passed preliminary inspection.

Sundan John Clough Utley Keighley Yorkshire Ministry of Supply John Gordon Pask David Anderson Rydal Colwyn Bay North Wales Anderson

Indian Prince's Son Weds in Royal Ceremony

An obscure report describes the wedding of a prince’s son in royal circles amid ceremonial pageantry. Details are scarce but involve a naval context and vows reflecting traditional loyalties and duties.

Brisbane Sydney Express Held Up After Tender Engine Accident

A Brisbane to Sydney express near Taree was held for three hours after a tender engine accident damaged the Sydney bound train. The incident caused delays to the service, with the train not arriving on schedule and further timetable disruptions reported as crews assessed damage and resumed operations.

Sydney SeVaptrolra Noit Ale Visions Brisbane Tree

German Ships Waiting for a Warning in Neutral Ports

Balboa December 27 German ships in neutral ports are believed to delay start in hope belligerents accept Pan American protest over safety zone violations by warships. Reports mention crew abandonments and hesitation among crews as crews await further guidance. Survivors arrive Capetown December 2 after a voyage from the Bay of Biscay, noting the ship Nevada survived the Bay of Biscay voyage in December.

Morenre Balboa Germany

Christmas Lull Ends In West Wide Scout Parties Sent

Fragmented OCR shows a wartime clash with双方 scouting lines and strategic moves. References to German forces, fords on rivers, and bridges blown hint at a broader battle near French lines as Winter 1917 looms. High casualties implied, with dramatic shifts in frontline tactics and supply routes.

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