02 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
1
Russian defeat deepens as Finnish forces drive another army across the border and surround it. Moscow insists Finns must be overcome, while German propaganda frames 1940 as a struggle for national existence and warns aid from Allies will not bring victory.
Police capture two men after a home intrusion at Cambridge terrace Malvern. Mr John Hennessy civil servant alerted authorities. a pistol-armed pursuit led to two suspects being cornered in Rowby street. A bicycle found in a nearby yard. Suspects to be brought before Adelaide Police Court.
In a 19 mile front between Suomussalmi and Kemutrask, Finnish forces repelled a week long Russian advance, captured large stocks of war materiel including tanks and vehicles, and claimed near destruction of an 18 000 man division. Soviet air raids and a possible Mannerheim Line offensive are noted, as Britain pledges humanitarian aid to Finland.
London reports the opening of 105H with messages from Were Willer and other German traders signaling a new embittered phase of the war. The piece notes Germany and Russia in a struggle against Western civilisation, stressing a manifesto that links capital and Russia while denouncing capitalist dume Russian.
Lustily singing tunes, Canadas second war service contingent arrived in England today aboard luxury liners. The force, a near complete army, includes Winnipeg and Montreal artillery, Toronto and Halifax engineers, signal units, army service corps, ambulance units, and infantry brigades. Sir J. Gilmore and Secretary Bale-Gen greeted the party as Mr. Eden urged unity and pledged allied victory.
In Sydney on Monday Federal Attorney General W M Hughes said wartime unity is essential and all profiteering must stop. He stressed democracy and equality of sacrifice, insisting there be employment for all and that no one should be left behind.
New York dispatch reports Japanese forces advancing in Kwantung and Xwangsi Provinces threaten Chinese positions. Japanese planes bomb Indo China rail lines and raid Mengle, with limited damage and about a thousand bombs dropped. The recapture of key towns remains possible, though a broader Japanese defeat could follow if pushes continue.
The Paris paper Le Journal revives a report that Hitler is suffering from cancer. A German throat specialist, said to have visited Hitler three times in October, reportedly diagnosed cancer and told Marshal Goering that the Fuhrer has about eighteen months to live.
A Seamen's Mission tea event in Pirie honored mercantile marine service with four trestle tables, decorations, and a Christmas cake. Speakers praised sailors and harbor workers, noting naval and wartime contributions, while Harbor Lights Guild volunteers provided cold meats, salad, and sweets amid social tributes and mutual thanks.
Florence resident Mr Nicholas Tarsadas admitted to Pirie Hospital ward. A Perryman of Pirie, and Mr and Mrs W Gee of Bae road, plan travel by car. Retired civil engineer Mr A Creswell travels to Melbourne with Mrs Creswell. Bank inspector Mrs A R Mitchell to Brisbane for Queenland duties. Former Pirie sports captain Mr Douglas Numan returns after training and honors. Constable M Richards on leave for service with Second Australian Imperial Force. Mrs F and daughter Shirley enjoy a Texracetory holiday in the city. Mr Frank Johns receives medical care. Ms Jeanemison inmate sits up for movement.
A tense standoff unfolded as the Queensland Cricket Association stopped player allowances after a match with New South Wales. Players threatened not to play South Australia unless pay resumed, while executives warned selectors would fill the team if needed for the Brisbane clash next Saturday.
Temperature report records a maximum of 96 degrees and a minimum around 70 degrees for the 24 hour period. The entry notes a 40 am reading and references a 70 degree low.
Associated Press reports before New Year honors the King will award valor and duty to service members. The submarine Ursula is praised as the proudest craft with 12 awards, making it the most decorated vessel in the Avgt. An eight column supplement lists 274 naval heroes from small ships including trawlers and drifters involved in minelaying, minesweeping, and U-boat spotting. Also noted are 274 naval promotions and 213 air force promotions.
Bradman and 267 S A fielded for partnering before Victorians tally of 475 was nearly surpassed. Bradman reached 30 in 28 minutes with Whitington adding 99 in just over an hour. At tea SA were 3 runs ahead with four wickets down. Weather calm and crowd about 500 as play resumed with eight wickets in hand. Fothergill stood in for Lee and Victoria faced Badcock.
Alan G. Tomlinson of Western Australia was injured on the tenth lap of the South Australian 100 mile event at Lobethal. He sustained internal injuries and was taken to Lobethal Hospital in a serious condition. Philips and Burrows won the 100 mile race. Barrows finished over 60 miles.
A blaze swept through San Lorenzo Church causing extensive damage before firefighters restrained the flames. No injuries reported. investigators review cause as crews secure the scene and assess remaining structure.
Canberra expects major share of wartime costs to be met from current income this year. The policy aims to distribute increased taxes across all sections of the community, with the government planning to raise federal revenue through broad-based taxation.
In Perth a 18 year old rider Pat Tenkins set a women’s cycle record for the 196 mile trip to Bunbury finishing in 6 hours 50 minutes, beating Jest Pengelly’s prior mark by eight minutes. Min Hawking left Perth at 4 30 am, with Ray Stevens and Bes Shufield soon after aiming for a junior record. they passed the leading rider 30 miles out and reached Bunbury in one hour 50 minutes after leaving Perth.
A fragmentary note describes a soldier and a train line event. The blurred text mentions a soldier on the rails and a tense scene with a thunder of a train and a Mexican-styled phrase. Further readable details are not available.
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