31 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
1
The German note seeks mediation with Britain and Poland and hints a conference may be held at The Hague. Berlin reports difficulty in meeting the Poles as London and Warsaw decide next steps. A British reply to Hitler is anticipated after a Cabinet briefing.
Sir Nevile Henderson remained in Berlin for about 25 minutes in Hitler's study to receive the German note. The Italian Ambassador conferred with Hitler and von Ribbentrop after Henderson's departure. Berlin sources say the reply allows further talks and may extend if a temporary arrangement for Danzig is agreed during an interim period.
Federal Cabinet adjourns this afternoon and is not expected to meet again until Monday in Canberra. A Wednesday debate on foreign affairs is anticipated, with discretion urged on negotiations. Chamberlain’s reticence in the House of Commons is approved, while unofficial commentators sense Britain and Germany moving toward essentials.
Berlin signals seriousness but seeks peaceful solution after presenting reply to Britain over Germano Polish dispute. Chamberlain and Halifax review the note at Downing Street then discuss with Foreign Office officials. Warsaw also weighs the move as Berlin backs a settlement based on population exchanges of Germans and Poles.
About 2,500 people attended the sixty sixth annual North Western Agricultural Society show at Crystal Brook. Heavy rain dampened gates with takings £136 12s 6d, £230 below last year. Two trotting races were abandoned. indoor exhibits dazzled despite poor weather. Insurance covered £100 for rain during early hours, aid noted as a consolation amid soggy conditions.
A weather‑torn Crystal Brook fair show Amidst wet grounds and quagmires showcased heavy winds and rain. Wheat prices concerned farmers while a bright pavilion housed art and needlework exhibits from Mrs Be Mf ys to Mrs K V M Nicholsott with diverse pieces from many countries.
A motion in Adelaide proposes the Public Service Commissioner enquire into and report to Parliament on the practicability of instituting a five day week in Government departments. It was submitted by Mr Richards and debated in the chamber.
An early morning break in at L A Mars service station on Ellen Street marks the latest in a seven week string of intrusions. A 10 shilling note and 6/8 in coins were stolen from petty cash, with a window smashed and the office ransacked. Several other local thefts include petrol robberies and clothing thefts from lines.
The report says Chamberlain signals a broader agreement benefiting Europe and that Marshal Goering's newspaper claims Hitler would consider partly bearable proposals to resolve issues. It notes Berlin London talks stay serious until Germany's just demands are met and hints any Corridor transfer would involve areas with German majorities in 1919.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Prime Minister Menzies urged caution and reason in probing for peace, saying war was less likely in a temperate atmosphere. Messages on the international situation reached Menzies as Polish sources noted Polish, German tensions and Danzig’s unsettled mood, with uncertainty over Poznan and West Silesia.
Despatches from Warsaw report Poles being dismissed from Danzig shipyards without notice and that Danzigers may be called to service in September. Western Poland remains tense with German cavalry reports, while analysts say any invasion would likely originate in Upper Silesia and the southern industrial zone. Berlin papers allege Polish persecution of Germans in Poland amid escalating rhetoric.
Police report a sixteenth forcible entry incident at Pirie premises as Mars' Garage was entered and robbed. The string of entries highlights recurring burglaries targeting the property with similar modus operandi observed. Investigations continue led by local authorities to identify suspects and secure the site.
Yesterday’s maximum reached 55.9 degrees with the 24 hour minimum ending at 6 30 am reported as 47 degrees.
Official London metal quotations show Lead at £16 8d a ton with slight drop, Spelter down to £15 3/9, Copper gains to £46 5 TH for spot, and Tin easing to £223 18/9 with three month up move. Silver and Electrolytic bars show modest changes across the board.
Adelaide growers and dealers saw no change in wheat prices on trucks at chief ports holding at 1/8% a bushel. Overseas wheat options fell yesterday on a more hopeful European political outlook. Liverpool opened quiet but declined toward the close amid weak American openings. Chicago reported liberal spring crop marketing and Winnipeg saw selling by foreign and professional interests on overseas weakness.
Prime Minister Mr. R G Mennes announced the Commonwealth would provide up to £2,000,000 for stabilising wheat production and prices for the 1939 40 harvest. The offer could fund an agreed stabilisation plan or, if none, a straight bounty with a 3/4 bushel free rail price at ports. Victoria cooperation was deemed essential to progress.
Messrs. A L McEwin and C R Cudmore who stayed at Central Hotel will leave Pirie today. McEwin heads to Bute while Cudmore goes to Adelaide. J L Jones, foreman at Dwight Lloyd plant, lost top joints of two fingers when steel plate fell, admitted to Pirie Hospital. Lila Furmark and D McMshon admitted for surgery. Airmail passengers list issued for MacRobertson Miller flight from Whyalla to Pirie including Ball, Woolzs an, and McGregor party.
A ship named San Francisco to Auckland, owned by Pan Ames, has arrived in Auckland from Noumea, marking a completed voyage with the vessel now in port.
The Silverton Tramway Company reports smaller general merchandise shipments and 417 fewer passengers in the past financial year. Barrier mines sent more concentrates, with zinc shipments from rock. About 102000 tons stacked along the line. Introduction of 120 new steel ore wagons planned to increase load efficiency and overall throughput.
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