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Newspaper
Maitland Mercury
Location
Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local scene involving people and places but lacks clear names, dates, or events to summarize into a complete news item. The readable parts point to a civic or social context with references to location and color but are too garbled to extract definite facts.
Finnish reports describe a Russian offensive revival with 100000 troops expected, while Finnish patrols and coastal batteries counter, and rail disruptions hinder Red supply lines. Battles dense around Kudlejarvi and Suvanto, with tanks destroyed and ambushes impacting communications behind lines. Sweden and Denmark report aid and volunteers streaming to Finland.
Victoria’s Miler starred in Shield cricket with 108 from 169 minutes, seven fours, boosting Victoria’s position alongside Beames and Ring partnerships. Tamblyn opened, hit 17 more before being dismissed, and a crowd of 12,193 watched the display as Victoria gained ground in the match.
Delmester, carrying top weight, won the Carrington Stakes at Randwick by a clear length from Talkalot, with Petruchio third. The card opened with a tight hurdle finish as Spearbine edged Lockslea and Berrima for minor placings, and Session won the Juvenile Stakes from Many Ways and Our Barney later in the day.
Daladier warned against premature offensives while Britain’s king urged Commonwealth unity. First Australian airmen and Canadian troops arrived, signaling allied resolve. Finland’s defense shaped the war, with Soviet setbacks near Lake Ladoga and Finnish advances toward Kaninala…
Jockey T Grifithe secured wins at Mentone riding Madam Cove and then Considerate and Owen Roe in the Rosebud Trial. The Beaumaris Handicap list shows Madam Cove 7.6 and 3 Nocturne 7.6 among a large field, with multiple starters including Starters Burgary and Considerata.
Chief inspector Hutberill of Scotland Yard joins French police in investigating thefts of BEF stores in France. It marks the first invitation for Yard detectives to assist in a foreign investigation since the war, reflecting deep intelligence sharing with the Sûreté Générale and a history of cross border work by Hutberill on prior forgery cases in Poland and Germany.
The summer handicap entry shows Rob Mac, Beaustone, Lady Kooringat, and Mac Tech among the 3 starters with times ranging from 7.6 to 9.0. Prestou area BEAUSTONE priced at $6, with A. Gurdger and Purtell among the stewards. Other contenders include French Legion, Conchini, and international in the 7.11 to 8.8 range.
A muddy report outlines the first Maitland greyhound racing tieeling at Muattland for 140 yards with a Monday qualifying heat. The Wednesday main event features three races over 720 yards plus a hurdle event. The draw lists many dogs across stakes, with officials noting fee reductions amid recent loolamaker troubles and confirming continued operation at Maitland.
Sydney detectives travelled to Sackville near Windsor yesterday to question Alan F Dunstan over a quarrel tied to his wife’s death three years ago. Dunstan was found shot dead in his bed, a bullet in his head and a shot hole nearby. his wife Naomi Evelyn Dunstan earlier died in a well on their Mare 10 farm, with bags and stones used, coroner ruling death by own action due to recent hospital discharge and suspected ability to use bags. Detectives sought statements Dunstan allegedly made about his wife’s death and possible accusations against him before his death.
Yesterday about 209 Vienerians from the 11th 6th 7th and 8th Battalions arrived from Puckapunyal and Seymour to join the AIF battalion at Rutherford. The unit, to be named the Sadfist Battalion, will be Victoria's first machine gun belt formation. New Year leave started this afternoon with troops at Rutherford and Greta, many traveling by special trains to Newcastle.
A distressed patient tells a doctor they often feel like killing themselves. The doctor reassures and offers to help, guiding the patient toward support and treatment options.
Australia to deploy nine Short Sunderland flying boats in England to form a reconnaissance squadron. Royal Australian Air Force crews to man the vessels under Royal Air Force command, guarding convoys and hunting U boats as Britain expands dominion air forces.
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