Sudden Lull in Air War on Britain Affected
German air forces suffered heavy losses on Tuesday as bombs targeted Italian cities and Greek targets faced threats of territorial loss.
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
1
British Victory in Somaliland And Air Raids Across Europe
The report notes a British victory in Somaliland capturing Berbera after heavy air raids on the region. It describes RAF strikes across France to Turin Milan and Alessandria with reported Italian and German losses. British air defenses along the south coast and Isle of Wight repelled raids, while night bombs hit Amsterdam and other targets as Germany pressed attacks across western Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Isle of Wight
Berkshire
Wiltshire
England
Mampshire
Passengers travel by Guinea Airways plane yesterday
Reports detail A L McRitenne Adelaide to Pirie, Mrs H Brusushan admitted to Pirie Hospital, and H A Soar leaving Pine to join camp. Bombing actions described with German raids, aerial combat, and pilots credited with engagements near Pirie and Port Adelaide. Man in Pirie Hospital recovering from appendicitis operation. farewell at Smelters for D Pavitch who joined the air force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. McRitetne
Adelaide
Pirie
SR. Ford
Whyella
Esterday
Guinea| Airways
H. Brusushan
Kingston
Solomantown
Low. Davis
D. Pavitch
Air Force
F. Edwards
Ceaseless air war on Britain. Germans lose 69 planes
German raids over Britain met stiff resistance as fighters and anti aircraft guns rout them along the coast. AP reports by London dispatch that 69 German aircraft were shot down, with total losses since Thursday at 256 fighters and 66 for Britain. Over 600 German planes were engaged in the battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitis
Heinkel
Britain
London
New Officers For A L P Women’s Committee
Tibor Fang at Radute Hal Jeera lead the A L P women’s committee succeeding Mesdimes Searee and Threadgel who faced duties pressure. A retiring secretary’s financial statement shows year end credit balance £598 and £88 from membership fees, £66 paid as sustentation, £3 18s from afternoon teas. Meeting cadence set for alternate Wednesdays with a social afternoon monthly and several members appointed as calivers for Labor Day booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibor Fang
Radute
Hal Jeera
Mesdimes K. Searee
W. H. Threadgel
Mayores
Credit Bank Baluice
W. Campbel
WE. Stuckey
Gulliford
Kains Hill Fatality Involving Greek Community Car Crash
In Pirie region, a Greek community car crash on the bitumen road near Rain's Hill left Kokotis and others injured after the vehicle overturned following a midnight departure from a concert. Kokotis, 22, died from injuries. others were admitted to Pirie Hospital with serious or critical conditions. Investigations by Det J Slinger and Constable Wehr will be reported to the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr Zacharadeuver
Pirie
St Paul's Parish
Zacharia
Warnertown
Reading to Court in a 1920s Australian case
The court debated admissibility of reading extracts from periodicals including Commonwealth Hansard and The Australasian Manufacturer. Mr Crofts argued secondary industry in Australia could meet defence and community needs and even export to Britain and the US, while the Chief Justice urged caution and limited readings to relevant excerpts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounr Pila Nat
England
Varlaers
Urofti
Cima
Trorts
Uitufts
Australie
Thermometer Readings for Yesterday
The Pike recorded a maximum of 60.2 degrees yesterday. The 24 hour minimum ending at 8 am measured 44 degrees.
Broughton Road Accident Involving J W Oates
Mr J W Oates, Pirie manager for Gov Wills & Co, was injured in a motor accident on Fort Broughton main road near Pirie last week. He was moved from Sister Uray's Hospital to Memorial Hospital North Adelaide. Fire ambulance carried him to the railway station for transfer by train. His condition is said to be improving though he will remain in the city for weeks. Fellow passenger Mr G G Edwards, a partner at F Warm & Co, had his fractured arm reset after the crash.
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Prindiville
Alf
Piriean Kave
J. B. Madnernes
Alberton
H. A. Soar
Port Adelaide
CS Slater
Shirley Qwens
Amanda
Pirie Hospital
Home Guard
S. Cou
Napperby
Lo Arbon
Simpson Road
Solomontown
Kokotis
Couani
Fort Broughton
Pirie
J. W
Oates
Gov. Wills & Co
Uray’s Hospital
Memorial Hospital
North Adelaide
G. G. Edwards
F Warm & Co
Lower Broughton
Rare Men Menzies Tribute to Air Victims
Canberra the day after an air disaster killed Geoffrey Street Henry Guffett and James Waltham. Prime Minister Menzies announced temporary appointments to fill vacancies in the Army and Air portfolios. Tributes poured in from all parties as the House adjourned to honour the three killed ministers and officers.
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Canberra
RG. Menzies
G. A. Street
J. W. Fairbairn
Sen
P. A. Mi
A. W. Fadden
Menzies
House of Representatives
Ws Ltd
Melbourne
Geoffrey Street
Henry Guffett
James Walthairn
State funerals today in Melbourne Mars tragedy day
The report notes a state memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral for the Canberra air disaster victims. Attendees include the Governor, federal ministers, and military and civil service leaders. Remains of Wiesener will be buried in Sydney as bodies are transported to Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Camberra
St. Paul's Cathedral
Lond Gowrie Peepee
ligut-Lseat
Wiesener
Sydney
Housing Trust plans slow for Northern towns
ADELAIDE Wednesday reports preliminary work on a 100 home Whyalla scheme to start next week. Housing Trust plans for Pirie Port Augusta Quorn and Peterborough are unlikely to be completed until applications are received from present desirees to enter trust homes in those towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Whyalla
Pesent Desiiny
Pirie
Port Augusta
Quam
Peter
Rations Declared Inadequate At Labour Council Meeting
At a Trades and Labor Council meeting last night the ration issue was debated. A motion urged increasing unemployment rations, arguing current allowances are inadequate in quality and quantity. It called for UTLC Ade Aide and Labor Party aid to push for better conditions for the unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Council
C. L. Ti
Pin
United Trades and Labor Council
Adeaide
Labor Party
Melbourne funeral train to transport war dead
Tomorrow a special train will carry the bodies of Cpl Palmer Aircraftman Crosdale and other ministers. A guard of about 150 from the RAAF and garrison battalions will stand outside St Patrick's Cathedral with 1700 from ALF militia air force and navy. Remains of Sir Henry Gullet and Officer Richard Elford to be cremated at Springvale.
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ALF
Militia
Air Force
Navy
St. Kilda
Fairbairn
Sir Bradead
Beaufort
Street
Thornthwaite
Lismore
Sir Henry Gullete
Offcer
Richard Elford
Springvale
Crosdale
Cpl
St. Patrick's
Mourning in Australia After Canberra Tragedy
Sydney crowds report a royal family death mourned by troops marching in Ingleburn. Soldiers cover tunics with black material as a sign of respect for a high army officer or relative. Black armbands to be worn by commissioned ranks for seven days.
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Sydney
Inglehum
Bathurst
Canberra
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