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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
1
Australian reports praise a swift Bardia victory with troops described as moving to a picnic. London commentators note advanced British units near Tobruk and RAF raids, while strategists discuss potential follow ups and Tobruk’s importance shielding Libya.
Nine British soldiers freed from a Turkish held schooner after Australian destroyer fired on Tallana near the Libyan coast. They overpowered guards, secured the ship, and forced the captain to steer toward an Egyptian port as they dashed to safety.
Fragmentary report describes British forces near Tobruk with Lendu and other units in contact with outer defenses. It claims a force of about 4,000 Halun troops have been rendered ineffective since December, lowering local resistance.
A damaged cargo vessel the Sarastone engages an attacking German submarine off Lisbon in a daring duel. Despite boiler trouble and a short war, the 2473 ton Welsh steamer fires back with a 12 pounder and 21 rounds, forcing the U boat to stop and drift astern as the convoy continues.
The Greeks report forces formed at previous positions and have captured a captain and two heavy fl units in Kiisura. They continue advancing to new positions as of the latest ceasefire brief.
Sofia correspondent for the American Associated Press reports a high Russian Foreign Office official arrived in Sofia denying any approval for German troop passage through Bulgaria. He said Russia and Turkey have united to refuse a passage and that thousands of Turkish troops are concentrated on the area.
A mass meeting of Ironworkers' Federation members, about 300 strong, considered President Kelly's decision that BLP was justified in dismissing J. McLean, the union branch secretary. The meeting decided to stay at work and, with only 15 dissentients, urged reinvestigation of the evidence and removal prospects for Kelly from Industrial Court presidency.
Nominations for the state election in Adelaide close on March 5 instead of March 8, as the Electoral Department adjusts dates. Election day is set for March 9 with polling in Oakaparioga and other districts. The event includes remarks by Premier Puumas Playford and Opposition Leader Mrs. Richards, plus a pledge rally at Wallaray.
Pentridge prisoner being returned to gaol after a Great Hospital visit drew a six chamber revolver from his handcuffed state and threatened a warder before guards seized the weapon. A second revolver, wrapped in Hessian, was later found in the gaol garden, raising questions about how the arm was obtained.
Lieut-Col. W S Hosking requests sage thyme and marjoram for canteen cooks as French supplies are cut off. ALF cooks struggle to prepare seasoned dishes while reports claim German denial. In Sofia observers note floods disrupt operations on the Bulgarian front and near the Turkish frontier.
Bilway introduced to authorise the appropriation of 315.00,000 dollars for expansion of shipbuilding facilities and 194,000,000 to expand the naval ordnance production facilities.
YR. F. M. Forde will urge at the Advisory War Council meeting in Melbourne the unification of gauges on main Australian railways. He claims standard gauge linking Broken Hill and Port Pirie would connect Western Australia and South Australia with Sydney, ensuring direct railway communication.
Yesterday peak reached 83 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ending at 8 30 am was 59 degrees. Local readings note a typical cooling trend overnight with a mild high day forecast.
Report states Australian and Allied forces in the Middle East claim success against Italian aircraft. Claim mentions limited Italian planes destroyed with full confirmation of 14 destroyed and many losses deemed probable, amid campaign against Libya.
Fragmentary report notes 95 percent pass rate related to a training program in Australia. Details are unclear, with garbled text mentioning imperial air scheme training and British countries. The readable points reference Nasal Austrullan context and a person named Hamad as a recipient of correspondence.
A sedan plunged 150 ft through a fence on Gorge road. Driver NAJAR (71) and passenger MRS. THERESA ROWE (50) were injured and taken to a private hospital after a courageous extraction that involved police and civilians. The driver was believed dazzled by the sun during a slight turn.
A swollen Sandy Creek bursting its banks near Yeoval flooded miles of countryside this morning. George Cooper age 70 and his son George age 35 drowned after the flood swept them away while Mrs Cooper age 80 was rescued from a tree. The husband last saw his wife and son racing the rising water.
Melbourne report says the central executive of the Miners' Federation advised Wonthaggi miners to resume work while awaiting a central board meeting. The general view is the miners will likely ignore the instruction.
A scrambled notice promises 2300 men to be enlisted for the air force within three weeks. It notes roles for wireless operators, mechanics, and related posts, with entries referencing specific units and duties amid garbled phrasing.
Reports from Pirie Hospital detail Greek seaman L Skafvebs as comfortable in the medical ward after a methylated spirit accident lit by rubbing Himwett. Other patients include Cpl L Granilison of the 4th Garrison Battalion, overseas seamen Odvar Jensen and Hans Halvorsen, and several locals making gradual progress. The town council noted recent deaths and offered condolences while church and Salvation Army personnel prepare for movements to Adelaide and Townsville.
In Melbourne on Tuesday the State Cabinet and Executive Council commuted the death sentence of William John Patrick Normoyle 28 of Caulfield soldier to 15 years' imprisonment. He was found guilty of a capital offence against a girl at Chelsea, alleged to have taken her to the beach and attacked her. The defence claimed intoxication and amnesia.
Det. Lynch told Kogarah Court of bonds and debentures buried in a fowl yard near Sutherland. Johnston, 30, charged with stealing 55 Australian Consolidated bonds, Water Board debentures, gold watch, cigarette case, stamps and more valued around £10,000 from George Edwin Goulder, a retired police superintendent, between Jan 1 and July 30, 1939 at Mena near Sutherland. He pleaded not guilty as the tote amount was noted slightly under £10,000.
Army Headquarters explained casualty notification procedures with lists cabled to Australia as soon as units returned and were checked. Next of kin were telegraphed within 30 minutes of receipt whether day or night. In actions like at Bardia, lists waited longer before informing next of kin and public announcements waited about 10 days after a casualty.
Ten prominent Adelaide women and a drapery firm faced fines after being found to have run an illegal lottery tied to the Centenary Lucky Prizes scheme. The Countess of Bective led a committee that displayed prizes in a shop window and gathered gifts for the Red Cross, with eight women fined for exercising a lottery and two others fined for selling chances.
Naval ratings recently returned from the Mediterranean report daring operations as gunboats bombarded port facilities. The account highlights tense coastal bombardment and the sailors’ disciplined conduct during hostilities.
Richard Home Robinson of Eighth Street Pirie West failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of The Terrace and Tenth Street. Police noted the incident and issued a citation for traffic violation.
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