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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

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British Leave Somaliland with Heavy Italian Losses

London reports a British withdrawal from Somaliland after inflicting heavy losses on Italian forces. Allied positions collapsed as France’s government fell away, prompting evacuation of stores and wounded while much equipment was destroyed or evacuated. The operation aimed to deny the enemy a quick gain, with air and naval cooperation central to the retreat and subsequent assessments of strategic impact.

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Damaged Italian Works Hit London and German Targets

Damaged Italian works and London raids described with reports of bomb bursts and gunfire. German industrial sites near Basel and Waldshbul suffered bombing, with chemical and aerial targets incinerated. fires and explosions spread rapidly as British air power struck rail and infrastructure.

Germany warns Britain over parachute troops note

Germany cautions Britain and Switzerland that parachute troops must be treated under international law or reprisals will follow against prisoners. The note says the troops’ uniforms prove they are soldiers, and London officials deny receipt while The Daily Telegraph says Britain treats parachute drops as lawful if troops appear and act as regular soldiers.

Hue Britain TAF London Daily Telegraph Sig Hewenr Brill

British Planes Outside Berlin Bombs Dropped Near Tegel

British planes reportedly flew toward Berlin and dropped bombs near Tegel nine miles from the city, as antiaircraft fire produced four loud explosions outside Berlin's western suburbs during an alarm. German officials stated two British aircraft engaged the area.

London Berlin Ome Tegel

Hygiene at Whyalla Adelaide investigation urged delays

An officer from the Central Board of Health left on Sunday to assess hygienic conditions at Whyalla, as stated by the Chief Secretary in the Legislative Council this afternoon. The move follows urging from Mr. Beerworth for a conference on the matter.

England Germany Bad Rheinfelden Switzerland Basle Waldsbul Wiles Whuinfelden

Armed Maniac Dies of Wounds After Two-Week Chase

Domestic assault turns violent as police pursue armed maniac through rural reaches. The fugitive, Normal Tursehe, 26, was shot after a rifle confrontation near Went Worth, while others involved faced injuries and swift manhunts spanned 900 miles. Local constables, aided by South Wales units, halted the chase with several shots fired and the suspect killed.

Ithe Blackiackers Gericke Tursehe Mcdonald ii Soul Australia Peterborough Threhler Puller Chucktrackers Went Worth Malcke

Car Crash In South East Nanagoorte Kills One Injures Several

A Tuesday collision near Apsley involved a Whey and sedan carrying the Wie Petherick family from Melbourne to Naracoorte. Four taken to hospital with multiple injuries including neck wounds and head injuries. one passenger died at the scene.

Nanagoorte Whey & Sedan

Federal voting day set for September 21 in Canberra

The report notes the federal general election to be held Tuesday September 21 with Parliament likely to sit as today until June 30, 1961. It states Australia soldiers abroad may vote and nomination day is September 4 pending electoral authorities' arrangements.

Senate House of Representatives

Thermometer reading details for burek day end

Readings show yesterday's high around 64.7 and minimum around 42.1 with a brief note on the morning by 8:30 am.

Bourke

Pirie Council Presses For Reply On West Line Break

Pirie Council votes to press Commonwealth and State governments for action on the proposed line between Pirie and Broken Hill, denouncing lack of reply to their letter. The debate highlights national value, employment, and defence spending priorities amid ongoing hospital updates and local notices.

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Mexico Seeks Senor Almazan Revolt Threat Forecast

A Mexican gunboat halted a United States freighter under special orders amid reports of a possible revolt led by Senor Almazan. The Australian Associated Press dispatch notes tensions rise as authorities monitor the scenario and potential cross border actions.

Australan Associated New York United States

Traffic fines for violations in Pirie district

Motorists and cyclists were fined varying amounts in Pirie by Mir W. C. Gillespie for breaches of traffic laws. One defendant pleaded guilty and expressed forgetfulness while acknowledging the need to respect the rules. The court noted violations and ordered penalties consistent with the indictments presented.

Mir W. C. Gillespie

Plaintiff in Pirie damages adjournment case noted

In Pirie Local Court yesterday Charfie Rhodes illiouse vickwaller faced adjournment of a damages claim. Rhodes was ordered to pay costs while defendant Stephen John J Oliver argued police case delays and witness availability. Magistrate granted adjournment to tomorrow, noting unusual timing and cost implications.

Pirie Gaur Charfie Rhodesilliouse Vickwaller Stephen John J. Oliver Warren Wine Solaina Gilles Urat Jilaincil Adelaide Ssi Willight Mr. Warren Warren Gillespie

Fragmentary OCR report on trial of Sleplew Edward Julius

Fragmented text describes a legal proceeding involving Sleplew Edward Julius and others, referencing imprisonment terms, indictments, witness accounts, and alleged offenses. The garbled report cites dates, locations, and individuals such as Heberant Thou and Lou, with notes on sentencing and trial details.

Wheat And Silver Wheat Dance Scheduled In April

A readable fragment notes a dance event titled Wheat And Silver Wheat on April 2 from 7 to 16, with location or organizer unspecified. The item references Silver possibly as a participant or sponsor and includes incomplete date details. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.

Milkvendor Fined For Milk Adulteration Offence

A Millvale milk supplier was fined £9 after a district court verdict for adulterating milk. The case cited lower than legal milk fat content and added water, affecting standard quality. Previous penalties were noted, with remarks on fat percentages and court statements about enforcement.

Whyalla water supply bill outlines BHP role and limits

The Northern Areas and Whyalla Water Supply Bill, tabled in the Assembly, would authorize Broken Hill Proprietary Company to be a water distributor in Whyalla. It sets conditions on price, delivery, district rights, and notice to the Public Works Commissioner, with terms for start of water delivery and annual volume thresholds.

Adelaide Whyalla Commisiries of Public Works Broken Hill Proprietary Price Tower Whyalla Wailer Wales

Assault at Pirie Piecart Lodge leads to cross charges

Two men involved in an incident at Pirie Piecart Lodge faced court in Pine Pullee. One, a rigger at a smelter, alleged the other, a butcher, struck him after a dispute over £1. The butcher was convicted and ordered to pay £10 5.

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