Wolves feasting on dead as Finland fights invaders
Defence of Finland continues with resolve. Russian assaults across frozen waters are repelled by guns breaking ice. Wolves feed on unburied enemy dead. Germany warns Sweden against aiding Finland, fearing British control of Swedish iron ore.
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Sweden
Germany
Finland
Kjuntafarvi
Helfiesbuniem
Mile-Innz Thaimbles
Une. Ftunerts
Anmered
Trgreport
Rome
Ataaecy
Prudners Labia
Soley Farm Sci Fist
Battles of Finland Halt Russian Invasion Despite Harsh Winter
Helsinki reports fierce Finnish counteroffensives along Karelia as Soviet efforts falter. Finnish forces halt Russian advances near Ladoga and Suist? Suomussalmi and Kiantajarvi battles force retreats, while blizzards, ice, and wolves impede enemy moves. The Daily Telegraph notes heavy losses, trenches dug, and continued airfront activity with Finnish pilots striking Petsamo and Linzhatnari.
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Russie
Paris
Vaio
Helsinki
Finland
Greatéy Mart
Tolsjirn
Lake Ladoga
Adlanevi
Suomussalmi
Kiantajarvi
Hlsink
Karelia
Etehl
Russia
Webb Miller
Sinan
Lake Ladogs
Arctic
Daily
Telegraph
Goa
Eich
Tolvanios
Finnich Glaciait
Irniod
Dar Hehe Lenngeag
Linzhatnari
Petsunno
Sweden Warned London Over Sweden Finland Note in Berlin
Neutral Berlin reports say Wilhelmstrasse informed Swedish officials shortly before Christmas that Germany would not tolerate Swedish cooperation with Western Powers seeking bases in Scandinavia. Copenhagen sources note caution in Danish prose, but Swedish warnings and German plans to counter Allied moves in the region are highlighted. The Daily Telegraph notes Britain may appoint a maritime master in a Scandinavian ward. Germany aims to prevent shifts that threaten its Balkan and Baltic interests, while Russia and Germany balance Eastern Europe tensions.
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London
Berlin
Wilhelm Strasse
Germany
Sweden
Scandinavia
Copenhagen
Daily Telegraph
Finland
Willemstrasse
Klient
Britain
Greway
Mi Groen
Rusatiy
Eutropie
Russia
Muasiy
Attack on 11 Year Old Girl Near Smelters Dump
An 11 year old Ellendale girl says a man struck her in broad daylight as she walked home past the Smelters dump. She arrived home with a bleeding face and facial injuries, and police questioned a visiting shipboard man as part of the inquiry.
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Ellendale
Two German Planes Down in West Reconnaissance Mission
War communiqué from Paris reports allied pilots shot down two German aircraft during reconnaissance over western front areas. British units along the Siegfried Line keep a steady, demanding pace with patrols and occasional artillery duels as French forces press into the new year with firm belief in the Allied cause amid rumors of German moves.
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London
Paris
West
Times
Western Front
Siegfried Line
France
Fight or Go Under Warning to New Zealand War Effort
In Wellington on Thursday Prime Minister Mr. Savage urged New Zealanders to volunteer for army service. He argued the voluntary system could work but warned that insufficient enlistment would force men to fight alone at home and that Britain’s aid was crucial to maintain exports and the dominion’s economic life.
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Wellington
Thurmiag
Savage
Britain
Robert Dalton
T Eday
Selequane
Col
RG. Mengiés
W. J. Smith
A.C
Melbourne
South Australia
Menty
Monsies
Smith
A.C.I
Guriistie
Feny
Cocephad
LRA gun attack in Cork and Dail partition bill debate
In Cork Patrick Street a member of the LRA drew a revolver and shot Det. Roche, who died. Police intervened as crowds gathered and the LRA members were captured. In Dublin the Dail passed a bill by nine votes to one, granting powers to intern suspected persons, while debates raged on the government’s handling of LRA activities and President de Valera’s remarks.
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Stralian
Dublin
Lr.a
Patrick Street
Cork
Det. Roche
de Valera
Dail
Senate
Gerald Boland
William Norton
Irish Republican Army
LRA
United
Boland
de Pa
Lila
Tre|s
Nand
Cesgrave
England
Eire
Phoenix Park
de Vilera
Matanes Esa Uist Sie
McGilligan
Horse and Cycle Collision on Ellen Street
An unusual accident yesterday morning on Ellen Street involved two horses being led away from a curb when a bicycle leaning against a verandah toppled. One horse stumbled and fell onto the cycle, bending the frame and twisting the wheel. the horse remained unharmed. Witness Mr Spry, a taxi driver, helped restrain the frightened animal while Mr T W Hill unhaltered it to regain footing.
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Ellen Street
John Dorling & Son
Wes
Hokse
Spry
T. W. Hill
Rainfall totals rise after night of showers at Pirie
Weather notes show on a day with heavy rain over Pirie with 18 points since 8:30 am and a 48 point tally yesterday. At Memorial Oval trotting meeting a steady shower followed the first race as hashes of light rain preceded by intermittent showers and earlier references are noted on Page 2.
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Pirie
Onice
Memorial Oval
North Melbourne murder charge after fatal stabbing
Frederick Stringer a 42 year old wharf labourer was fatally stabbed with a carving knife at his North Melbourne home on the night of December 21. A man has been charged with murder and is to face trial. A woman recalled police calling her a liar in the event.
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Melbourne
North
Frederick Stringer
Ues
Hoopers
Murder trial in Melbourne over Stringer death
Coroner finds Stringer murdered by James Simpson a 33 year old wharf laborer. Simpson in custody and committed for trial despite bail objection. Evidence describes two chest wounds and a fatal blow after an argument over dogs. wife Ena Stringer recounts events at their shared home as police interrogation causes stress.
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Tingate
Stringer
James Simpson
Simpson
Mollison
Ena Stringer
Guildberg
Thermometer readings show 63 5 yesterday high and 72 low
Yesterday's maximum reached 63.5 with a 24 hour minimum of 72 recorded by 8:40 am.
Delay in Public Works Blamed on Government Policy
Opposition Leader Mr Richards accuses the Government of delaying major loan works despite approval by the Public Works Committee and Parliament. He cites the Morton sites office block and Wallaroo Hospital as deferred examples, warns of unspent funds and rising poverty, and calls for a financing reform.
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Adelaide
Public Works Committee
R. 3. Richards
Richards
Morton Sites
Wallaroo Hospital
Graf Spee Battle Continues At Sea
War dispatch reports the Graf Spee engagement near the Daires coast with the cruiser Achilles involved as fighters press the battle. The latest details indicate ongoing action and potential flotilla moves as observers await fuller reports.
Rabbits or Rain Inland Pastoralists Debate
North western pastoralists face a choice between rain and rabbits as wood season nears. Mrr. G F Jenkins MLC at Pirke Junction, en route from Wirrantinns Station 160 miles NW of Port Augusta, notes two points of rain overnight. He warns heat could reduce rabbit numbers, while rain would spur grass growth during a forthcoming dry spell.
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G. F. Jenkins
War production boosts Australia and New Zealand exports
The firm reorganised motor anite production for Australia New Zealand and overseas buyers. Despite wartime shortages Britain may not supply many crates. PM Ian Macfarlane MP Brighton former Chief Secretary and Attorney General passed through in rain to Western Australia. Ray Nunn returned after visiting Pirie with Mr and Mrs A J Nunn. J Gelven son admitted to Pirie medical facility after Christmas holidays with family. Mrs W P Pallot and daughter M Pallot depart for Melbourne after holidays with Capt W H Pallot. Capt P H Auld arrived at Pirie. P Lemm of Solomontown absent from work with injured leg. Colts Cricket member. E F A Brichett of Eamond Road an inpatient at Pirie Hospital for appendicitis operation.
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Ian Macfarlane
Foy Brighton
Victorian Legislative Assembly
Western Australia
Ray Nunn
Thas
City
Pirie
A. J. Nunn
Westley Street
J. Gelven
Gaughler
W. H. Pallot
Pike Corps
Salvation Army
P. H. Auld
Piske
P. Lemm
Solomontown
Leg Jammed by Twin Wheels on Port Broughton Road
Samuel Kenyon of Solomontown narrowly escaped serious injury after his leg was jammed between the twin rear wheels of a heavy motor truck on Port Broughton road. He twisted a leg dismounting the vehicle, clinging to the trolley to avoid being run over, the truck dragged his leg several feet before stopping. He was treated at Pirie Hospital's surgical ward with minor injuries and no broken bones.
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Port Broughton Road
Samuel Kenyon
Square Street
Solomontown
Kenyorm
Kenyon
Puri
Pirie Hospital
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Enen
Ater
Fsa
Bey
Howe
Tle
Lilm
Alice
New Zealand
MR. Savage
Lb.a
P Police
MR. Richards
Pstess
Graf Spee
Hlen
Aires
Parre
Achilles
Port Pirie
Port
Australia
0. H. Hordern
Rootes Ltd
E. F. A. Brichett
Eamond Road
Pirie Hampital
Square Shest
Bolowontown
Prests Limited
Pirie's
Swallow & Ariell
Burris
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