02 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
1
The Bedroom i pieces feature a large mirror on the toilet table with dark polished finishes. The Lounge is thoroughly sprung throughout and carries the Pimlott 5-Year Guarantee, priced separately at 26 pounds 10 shillings and 2815 pounds respectively.
A Tokyo report states Japan remains committed to its greater East Asia plan and resists American pressure. It cites calls for unity and expansion with China and other Asian states, while noting international strain and unclear prospects for a Moscow agreement amid mixed signals from Soviet officials.
London reported an army spokesman saying Grazian's Libyan army largely fell to capture or casualties with assets immobilised at Bardia. Rome said Italian artillery and aircraft pressed the frontier, Sollum was bombarded, and RAF raids yielded no British losses while the Italians claimed one aircraft set ablaze and two Britons shot down.
A British warship penetrated the Adriatic and sank four Italian transports off the Yugoslav coast. Reports say heavy guns were used and many sailors were lost. The incident occurs amid fighting in Albania and ongoing Italian military actions in the region.
Early morning at a Pirie lodging house Greek seaman Isidore Skarvelis, 27, was found engulfed in flames in his bedroom after a cigarette and methylated spirit accident. Fellow lodger Spiro Kasimatis smothered the fire with blankets, and Mrs Varsamis gave first aid before medical help arrived. He suffered severe burns over his body and limbs and was hospitalized. Earlier, on August 14, he had been hurt in a motor accident near Kains Hill, in which D G Kokotis was killed.
Yesterday's high reached 81.4 degrees while the 24 hour low at 8 am recorded 56.8 degrees. Reading indicates a warm day with a cool morning start.
An Indian man named Dilbar, who declared himself a man of Allah, was found guilty of vagrancy in Barrier Police Court. He refused to speak, lived in dirt, begged for food, and was sentenced to one month with hard labor. the magistrate noted lack of visible means of support despite testimonies about his conduct around the Camel Camp and church.
A British warship faced no opposition on Christmas Day in a vivid echo of the Mediterranean Fleet’s recent operations. The Sweep units shelled Valona, and around the same period the submarine Truant sank a large tanker and supply ship while badly damaging another merchant vessel.
Greek air forces claim success over Albania and coast waters with two Italian bombers shot down by Greek pilots and two Italian bombers lost to the RAF. Greek planes report no casualties in coastal actions at Kozane and Janina as Athens claims ground advances and operational gains. Rome says airfields were attacked and two planes destroyed on the ground. a Hurricane patrol reportedly beaten off.
In Pirie and Solomontown area news, W McLean of Solomontown sustains a foot injury at Broken Hill Associated Smelters and returns home to recover. J Beer visits from Adelaide after holidays. Ethel Pryor returns home after a stay with SR Dietman. Kevin Jewetzky discharged from Pirie Hospital. Children’s Ward admits Dorothy Oxlade after an accident. W Williams admitted to Pirie Hospital. Fireman C R Thomas begins annual leave, B Threadgold resumes duty. Greenwood flew to Whyalla by Guinea Airways.
Survivors describe life aboard a raider after being sunk near Emirau Island on December 21. A Holmwood diarist recorded events from November 25 to capture, detailing water access below a beach, officer killings on Komata, and forced boarding of the Mango Maru, with prisoners later landed at Emirau and kept aboard another raider until the next day.
Adrian Quist defeated John Bromwich to win the men's singles final at Memorial Drive during the Christmas tournament. The event included women's open final won by Miss G Rees and various doubles results.
The final group of over 1 million children from western regions arrived in Sydney for their first sea glimpse. They toured with the Far West Health Scheme guiding their visit, marking a landmark outreach as more than 2800 youths participated in the program.
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