Surrender Averted as Liners Sink and Ships Scuttle
German losses mount at sea with a 32 500 ton liner scuttled to avoid capture and another merchant vessel forced into a neutral port. The French Navy sinks two German submarines while Finnish batteries reportedly sink a Russian battleship. Danish steamer Boga sinks after mine strike. Jytte survivors land in England. Germaine survivor Patrick Lewis Jordan, ALF veteran and author, among crew.
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Germany
Copenhagen
Boga
Jytte
North Sea
England
Germaine
Atlantic
Patrick Lewis Jordan
ALF
National Maritime Unio of America
Leit
Jogian
Gerie
AIR TORPEDOES IN USE IN ROUGH SEAS
London dispatch reports German planes using aerial torpedoes in attacks on British vessels. Since Sunday, 26 trawlers have been attacked. the trawler City of Kobe was sunk likely by a U boat after escaping the attack. Five British and 14 Indian crewmen were landed at an east coast port. ten Britons and 42 Indians are missing.
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London
Kobe
North
Shetland Islands
Scotland
Astros
Bit
Ocean View
French Sink Submarines Siroco T
Submarine Siroco sinks reported as part of French naval action. Two submarines targeted by French forces are confirmed sunk with no immediate word on casualties. Local observers note strategic impact in the theater.
Why Australia Is At War War Talks From Melbourne
The Australian Prime Minister Mr. R G Men declared in a wartime overseas broadcast that Australia would aid Britain despite 12 000 miles distance. He said Australians are belligerent partners with Britain, supplying matériel and thousands of airmen soldiers and sailors for active service. Germany would learn that winning the war is also Australia’s business. Australians acted to thwart aggression and to promote security hope and happiness for small nations capable of contributing to mankind, determined to blot out the savagery that denies the rule of law.
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Melbourne
R. G. Men
Commonwealth
Europe
Britain
Fig
Germany
Australia
Planes for RAAF to Shuttle From Pirie Club
The Spencer Gulf Aero Club announced that three machines are being called up by the Royal Australian Air Force and will fly to Archerfield Brisbane for training air force recruits. Tiger Moths VH-UXC and WH-AAT will depart, while the Gipsy Moth remains in use at Whyalla and Pirie. Plans include possible continued Pirie branch activity and recruitment updates as SA centres gear up for New Year.
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Spencer Gulf Aero Club
Royal Australian Air Force
Archerfield
Brisbane
Suter
Nnsunas
Annua
Pirie
Air Force
J. Maitland Thomson
CW. James
Whyalla
James
Capt
Thomson
Pirié
He ‘Management Committee
D. Leahy
Joan Somerset
Soilitia Camp
Otticer J. McMahon
Point Cook
Ammual
Germans Scuttle Liner to Avert Surrender in Atlantic
Australian Associated Press reports the German liner Columbus scuttled 300 miles northeast of Cape New Jersey to avoid capture by a British destroyer as the American cruiser Tuscaloosa closed in. The crew of 529 was saved, nine women among the survivors, with reports of cargo including American shoes for the German army. Earlier messages claimed the ship sank, but later accounts listed her afloat before the scuttling.
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Australian Associated Press
New York
John Schroeder
North German
Lloyd Line
Columbus
Tuscaloosa
Mexico City
Atic
Orem Sony
Mexic Gity
Attenuie von
AHSAN
Figrama
Cape Newry
Virginia
Pascaloosa
Tly
Britain
Arauce
Lades
Florita
Taussi
Naval Operating
Norfolk
Tuscaloose
Swat
Washington
Aisi
Mt Houlth
Sses Department
Stephan Early
Lalor
Tuscainosa
Calis
Pamgis
Soutampton
Bremen
Hamburg
Vera Gru
Mexico
Shot Put
Gulf of Mexicu
Atlantic
Irish
United Press
Dent
Port Lauderdale
Elsdes
Plorida
York
Tere
Ama
Vemsel
Tyly
Vera Cruz
Florida
New Orleana
Warnertown pupils pass nine subjects in exam
Mr W Durbridge reports Warnertown School students all passed nine subject exams. Top score by Les Green. Successful scholars include Una Angel Rhonda Symons Goldmier Guani Les Green Alec Young Keith Michell Stan Angel and Jim Hutchison.
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W. Durbridge
Warnertown School
Ws Green
Una Angel
Rhonda Symons
Goldmier
Guani
Les Green
Alec Young
Keith Michell
Stan Angel
An Kauschke
Jim Hutchison
Estate Will Deductions From Sir Langdon Bonython's Wealth
Adelaide reports on Sir Langdon Bonython's estate as it winds up with about 300000 pounds going to the State Treasury under a succession duty. The will leaves thousands to relatives, charities, and trustees for Cary Cornwall property, with the residue divided among the family. Strong entities include Sir Langdon Bonython, Sir Lavington Bonython, and the Solton Army.
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Adelaide
Bonython
Lengdon Bonython
Bilboo
Sir Langdon
Church of England
Cathedral
Pirie Street
Doreas Society
Solton
Langdon
Lavington Bonython
R. Alfred Bonython
Cary
Cornwall
Sir Lavington Bonython
St Stanislaus Crystal Brook duo win certificate
Desmond O Callaghan and Peter Smallacombe gained the certificate in a local ceremony at St Stanislaus Crystal Brook, earning recognition for their achievement.
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ST. Stanislaus, Crystal Brook
Desmond O'Callaghan
Peter Smallacombe
Technical School Results Highlight Pirie Students
Further Mechanical Drawing results in the first list of successful Pirie students at the recent technical school examination include Grade TI Credit awarded to Kenneth A. L. Ellis Leslie W. Diggins and Arthur H. Swhn ton.
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Pirie
Kennth
A. L. Ellis
Leslie W. C. Diggins
Arthur H. Swhnton
Back From France Neville Chamberlain Returns to London
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain arrived in London after a snowbound Western Front tour. In a broadcast he said his visit to France was enjoyable and that he had completed a productive trip despite harsh weather.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Neville Chamberlain
DR. Chamberlain
France
Christmas greetings amid Allied tensions in 1940 notes
The speaker praised British troops and airmen for their rapid proficiency and expressed delight at the strong relations between British forces and French civilians. He congratulated Lord Gort, the British Commander-in-Chief, and extended best wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year to all ranks.
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Lord Gort
Thermometer Readout For 24 Hour Period
Yesterday recorded a high of 81.6 degrees and a low of 50.0 degrees for the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am. Data reflects early morning readings and overall mild temperatures.
Pirie Hospital updates and local notices from the week
Personal health notes from Pirie and Whyalla list Mr T E R Thompson ill at the smelters first aid, hospital admissions for J L MacGregor and J McKay, Yandell discharged, K Flink still under Pirie care, H Hanson discharged, and J J Street planning a three week holiday. Also mentions Spencer Gulf Aero Club officers reelected, O Malley returning from Adelaide, and wheat market notes with prices in the United States and local declines and rises in Wheat Board rates.
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J. McKay
Pirie Hospital
S. Yandell
K. Flink
H. Hanson
J. J. Street
Pirie
Mrs. Stokes
Thornbury
Victoria
Cape
J. Maitland Thomson
C. W. James
Pirie Theneh
Spencer Gulf Aero Club
Mr. O'Malley
Eneiner
Adelaide
Heavelatie
Italian Wheat Board
Nicky
B. Sinclair
Western Australia
Menzies Attends Melbourne Christening at St Pauls
Prime Minister R G Menzies acted as godfather at the christening of Norman Harold Gengoult Smith son of Sir Harald Gengoult Smith a former Lord Mayor of Melbourne. The service took place in St Pauls Cathedral Melbourne.
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R. G. Menzies
Norman Harold Gengoult- Smith
Harald Gengoult- Smith
Melbourne
St Paul's Cathedral
Menzies
Fraser
New Zealand
Passenger list and market notes from Whyalla to Gold Pine
Reads as a fragmented transport and market brief listing passengers paying cash and a Guinea Airways flight forward top dead. Mentions Whyalla to Gold Pine route, open market, and rates around £ 88 per ounce with names including Mr. James L. C. Moody Pirie agent and Walker.
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Adeline
Lindow
Priews
Anouths
Rhaneedy
Ara
Alrmall Fumenters
Are Parents Playing Their Part In Education
A detailed account of a Pirie School Council event features Dr. Fenner and Minister of Education praising staff and students. Highlights include extensive remarks on parental responsibility, the role of the library, prize presentations to Joan Tucker and others, and acknowledgments of contributions from headmasters and the mayor. The piece notes shifts in education philosophy and the push for greater community involvement.
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S. W. Jeffries
Fenner
A W. Lacey
Pirie
Town Hall
W. H Threadgold Gnayor
High School
Jeffries
Ooum
Messrs
W. R. G. Sharp
Pirie School
S. H. G. Nan
Carrow
Solomontown
E. G. Davis
Technical School
A. W. Lacey
M. E. Parker
Tress
E. L. Gooden
Pirie Schools
Victoria
South Australia
L.H. Davis
Barbour
Pirie High School
Dr. Fenner
Joan Tucker
Mr. Gooden
Harry Pavy
Pat Cockburn
Stuart House
Rigby House
Gaol Sentence For Perjury Echoes in Melbourne
Melbourne reports Keith Stevenson of Sheparton suffered a fractured skull and wrist injuries after a fall from a second floor landing at Pentridge Gaol. He was rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a semi conscious state as warders assisted. The incident occurred while prisoners were being moved to cells.
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Melbourne
Leas
Pentridge
Keith Stevenson
Sheparton
Wilcony
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Stevynson
Miners Policy Stirs Debate in Sydney Ward Question
MINERS' POLICY SYDNEY, Wednesday. Unless industrial machinery is created to almit the qunton of to form mining wards, the mining unions.
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Sydney
New Zealand Talks of Conscription Referendum Sought
Wellington reports unions press for a referendum if conscription is considered noting the public mood on the issue as recruitment results emerge. Defence Minister Mr Jones states New Zealand's eligible forces within the Empire plan number about 60 000 men with a wartime draft of 8 730 000 pounds in funding.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Jones
Defence
Solomontowa Primary School Appeal Report
Mr. H. G. Nancarrow headmaster reports on the Red Cross appeal for Solomontowa Primary School. Details of funds received to date are outlined, with a brief progress note and acknowledgment of contributors.
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Hl. G. Nancarrow
Solomontowa Primary School
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Deamness
Sega
Heligoland Bight
W. J. Pimlott Ltd
Port Pirie
Pimlott
W. J. Pimlott, Ltd. Furniture and Joinery Manufacturers
Mary-Elie Street
Alpha Terrage
Stroyer
Siroco
Nose
RAAF
Pirie Club
Rod i
South Australian
Carly
Ian Milne
The
Aero Club
Warnertown
T. E.R. Thompson
Sailor Gang
Florence Street
J. L. MacGregor
City
J. H.R. Catchpole
Pirie West
A. R. Williams
Kadina
R. A. Burgoyne
London Metal Market
Minister OF Education
Pirke Town Hall
Education Department
C. Feamer
K. Barbour
Mage Hifi
D. J
Anders
Pandora
Shiri Promer
RED Cross Appeal
Solomontows Primary School
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