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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
1
Russia issues two protests and ten reports of frontier incidents while Axis powers urge the Soviet Union to stay out of their sphere. Britain emphasizes its secret and formidable coastal defense in response to rising tensions.
Romania faces multiple fronts as Russia protests alleged territorial violations. Vienna conference hints Romania may yield Tran sylvania while Muangary asserts claim to part of the region. Germany and Italy expected to declare Romania in a Teuton sphere as bombs fall in UK and Germany. German raiders use machine guns near Scilly Islands and England braces for secret defenses.
Soviet news service reports two protests handed to Romanian Foreign Affairs in Bucharest and to the Romanian minister accusing Romania of frontier violations. Moscow cites Romanian troop and aircraft incursions and notes Vienna talks on German concerns. Ambassadors from Germany and Romania reportedly may visit Molotov with a formal declaration.
Fragmented wartime report describes powders found in fields near German lines. Text suggests possible chemical substances linked to peasant resistence and German efforts, with unclear details and damaged OCR.
A World War II era dispatch reports Royal Air Force crews describing several air strikes on Berlin area targets including a power station and an airframe factory. Attacks also hit plants near Dessau Dortmund and Bremen, with one bomber claim of large fires in the German capital’s vicinity.
Scilly Islands civilians faced machine gun fire and air raids yesterday with planes over suburbs. Reports describe raids in the southwest of England with damage to structures, while firefights continued into the evening and raiders remained active in the area.
A South Australia munitions dispute halts work at Vid, fuchards and Sons Ltd with workers striking and pickets at The Pastures. Efforts by authorities to settle the dispute continue as workers walk out on Monday and Tuesday, disrupting production and inviting further intervention by the Transport and Labor authorities. Local officials monitor the situation as notices and orders loom.
Hopes of a useful follow up to earlier week rain in Pirie faded as afternoon showers only settled dust. Late day skies held little promise of further precipitation.
Yesterday recorded a high of 71 and a low of 493 units were measured over 24 hours. The South West saw keen nurses and shoppers dazzled by dust as squall weather subsided into a night with few showers and a starry sky offering little chance of renewed rain.
A fragmentary notice outlines weekly pay amounts and dates, mentioning individuals such as Mrs Haris and Habib with references to assets and duties. The garbled text references a Friday and a date around July, with unclear roles and locations.
Journalists touring the southern command describe formidable mobile warfare capable fortifications along the coast. They note 70 mile per day army on wheels behind fortified beaches and plans for offensive action. General Auchinleck says Britain will outdo German methods and deter invasion.
A patriotic setting at the All Australia fair in Pirie marks the Central Mission annual effort. Mrs Forsyth opened the event, with Rev Forsyth and officials from Adelaide Central Mission. Stalls showcased Western Australian wildflowers and interstate emblems, drawing buyers for brochures and photographs. Officials praised tourism bureaus, while talks urged Christian leadership in a world facing dictatorship. Afternoon tea and musical items complemented brisk stall sales as missions support the empire.
State forestry news notes large tract of 100000 acres under management focusing on production of fine softwoods. Forest authorities outline timber quality goals and potential economic impact for regional markets. Local agencies report ongoing surveys and planned conservation measures.
Adelaide reporting the South Australian forest sector outlines a plan to boost timber and related industries. Government forestries cover 100 009 acres with strong output in pulp and veneer, aiding wartime production and regional employment.
Report from Melbourne notes strong opposition to Mr Justice Evatt within federal circles. Critics claim a partisan threat to the High Court while supporters urge unity, as political maneuvering intensifies ahead of elections.
A fragmented report notes a Sydney discussion predicting a loss for the prime minister as the federal election looms. It references figures like Evatt and Mengien and hints at party strategy and public scrutiny amid uncertain support.
Personal rev S Forsyth and Mrs Forsyth with son Elliott return to Adelaide today after a brief Pare visit. Pirie Town Hall hosted Don Williams Vari tlie with Gwen Biggs and Billy Hall. Mrs Jutis admitted to Pirie Hospital surgical ward. Manogios discharged from Pirie Hospital after August injury in Kains Hill crash. D G Kokotis killed on Warnewwwn Road.
Injuries numbered 52 men of the Second 10th Battalion A.L.F. reinforcements in a strange accident on Port road Cheltenham. Eight seriously hurt with fractured skulls admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital. Projecting timber from a loader struck lining causing a collapse on the roadway as marching columns passed, with several men injured and taken to hospital.
Mr Emmanuel Hadji Michalis, a gardener of Neluhaby, was thrown from a frightened horse driven cart on Main road Solomontown yesterday morning. He was rendered unconscious and admitted to the surgical ward with severe facial lacerations and injuries to the hands. The horse bolted and caused minor damage to the cart and surrounding area.
An incomplete local notice references Wakury town and a Veed brass venue with vague terms and garbled names. Readable fragments hint at a stalled event or meeting near Weeb-vnd-Delica and an unclear street or venue, with no clear date or participants identifiable.
In Adelaide on Friday a buckboard was found hanging near Greenhill Road Hills Trail Burnside Polley. The incident involved a wrecked scene with unclear details about parties or causes and the report notes a tragic end with references to local streets and names.
Vague report notes vehicle damage and fees with references to names and locations, including Alexander Car and Renwick. Damaged parties include CeLIne and others. totals cited as E1389.
Adelaide Friday report shows a drop in overall betting in South Australia with reduced on course wagering and more on course investments. Premier Playford notes yearly turnover fell from 7.741 million to 7.18 million, while total bets declined to 34.9 million from 35.9 million.
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