Fear of Sudden Attack on Nations War Preparations Escalate
Belgium and Holland ready for conflict amid renewed tensions with Germany as Finland’s defense erodes under heavy gunfire. Russia protests to Norway and Sweden over aid to Finland while London cautions against war with Russia. Russian air raids hit Kemi Tornio and Swedish island. Norwegian anti aircraft guns confront bombers. A Finnish communique notes patrol activity and repulsed attacks as a Soviet submarine fires on the Ancora near Turku.
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Kemi
Labti
Kallaz
Haparanda
Lulea
Prince Gustav Adolf
Petsme
Auth
Litnihamari
Aathiius
Alora
Aurnrs
Hierehantien Mom Turku
Tholin
Realone
Ancora
Ehuim Tes
Battles in Progress on Finnish Fronts Near Ladoga
London dispatch reports large scale engagements on the Salla and Petsamo fronts in Finland. Russian forces, about twenty thousand troops with tanks and armored cars, push toward Sortavala from Kobinoks kitela north of Lake Ladoga. Finns dig in behind barbed wire and cut Russian communications as defense lines hold.
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London
Mondas
Salla
Petsamo
Finland
Kobinoks‘kitela
Lake Ladoga
Pelsamo
Finland Faces Russian Air Superiority in WarMath Threat
Helsinki correspondent notes Finland lacks fighters and planes while Soviet air power grows. Bombing could escalate as Russia deploys thousands of bombers daily, with Finland suffering casualties and destruction despite some Finnish pilot success.
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Sussex
Helsinki
Daily Telegraph
Finland
Soviet Notes Blame Sweden Norway Over Finland Aid
Moscow reports allege Sweden and Norway breached neutrality by sending arms and volunteers to Finland. Sweden and Norway deny involvement and stress desire for friendly Soviet relations. Moscow says replies still fail to prove neutrality adherence, warning of danger from powers pressuring Sweden and Norway into war.
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London
Moscow
Aic
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Badcock shines as NSW trails in rain interrupted innings
In overcast conditions at Sydney play halted by rain after a long day. Badcock starred for New South Wales with 64 before falling to a sharp catch. O'Reilly and Pepper bowled throughout as South Australia posted a strong first innings total. Bradman remained unbothered despite tight bowling from Lush and O'Reilly as the match swung under threatening skies.
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Barut
Sineioe
Tair
Firadian
O'Reilly
Vine
Tadcock
New South Wales
Mudie Wada
Reilly
Pepper
Stow
Shive
Whitingtom
Mepper
Teg Cok
Badcock
Whitington
Barnes
Mayyenice
LI McCabe
Bradman
Bavkock
Mulge
Waite
Walker
Ward
Hgh
South Australia
Tnnings
B. Lush
Klose
Sismey
Lh.w
B. O'Reilly Whitington
B. O'Reilly
Beeces Hadcock
C. Mudge
Oy Vee Walker
B O'Reilly
Hantence
B. O'Reilly Ward
B. Pepper
Postmaster Appointments and Loan Council Trip
Mr E J Marshall is provisionally appointed postmaster at Leanora Western Australia. Previously with Pirie Post Office staff he moved to Meekatharra as postal clerk. Mr L Ashton former Pirie telegraph operator named postmaster at Berri. Mr T Playford Premier to attend Loan Council in Melbourne with Assistant Under-Treasurer Mr Drew. Stuckey Under Treasurer ill and not attending. Premier's private secretary M A F Pearce to holiday in Victoria, with short hiatus for Loan Council. Sir Lennon Raws of LCL and Elder Smith arrives in Adelaide from Melbourne. South Australian tenor Laurence Power and wife to depart for Melbourne tonight.
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E. J. Marshall
Leanora
Western Australia
Pirie
Meekatharra
L. Ashton
Berri
T. Playford
Adelaide
Loan Council
Melbourne
Drew
R. O. Pitcher
Treasury
Stuckey
M. A. F. Pearce
Victoria
Lennon Raws
LCL
Laurence Power
The
Express
Sheffield Shield Teams Counted Out
Prof. F H Smith newly appointed Otago chair reads Australia and cites ties with Sir Stanton Hicks in Vienna years ago. James Lindsay arrives in Adelaide to head Olympic Pool duties as NSW and SA cricket match amid crowd disturbance and long stoppage creates tension. Ping incident halts play, remains unsettled as officials review events.
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F. H. Smith
University of Otago
New Zealand
Australia
Smith
Stanton Hicks
Adelaide University
Vienna
James Lindsay
Temora
New South Wales
Adelaide
Olympic Pool
Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground
Mex
B. Kenyon
Salomontown
Kenyon
Pirie Hospital
South Australia
Port Germein
Ping
Ee En
Jecowd
Two Killed in Air Crash Near Laverton Training Flight
Melbourne report says two air force personnel died when a training aeroplane stalled during a formation maneuver and spun from about 1000 feet, crashing near Laverton and bursting into flames. Pilot Officer James Norman Alexbee, 20, of Everton Road Strathfield, and Temporary Sgt. William Kenneth Platt, 27, of Newport, Victoria, were killed. Platt was married with one child.
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Melbourne
Laverton
Geelong
James Norman Alex»bee
Everton Road
Strath
William Kenneth Platt
Newport
Victoria
Platt
Shipping control Melbourne crisis aids bridge to war era
Shipping control measures in Melbourne aim to manage the routing of ships between Australia and the United Kingdom. Minister MeLeky states that reappointment and ministerial action will set priority for vessel movements within Australian waters to ensure critical use during emergencies.
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Melbourne
Wonder
Australia
United Kingdom
Sen
MeLeky
Lon Merees
Sip Thomas Gordon
Hells Mints Wy
Messra Fe McCarthy
G. Ro
Whitaker
Middleton
BV. Jones
AG. Patter
Population Growth in Western Australia last year
Between June 30 and September 30 last year the population of Western Australia rose by 1007 to 466 425. The gain mainly stemmed from births exceeding deaths by 82. Arrivals exceeded departures by 25, and there was a net loss of 173 men countered by 198 more arriving women.
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Western Australia
Resignation of Pirie Swimms Club Secretary Accepted
Mr S S J Parker chair of B.HAS Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club said at a committee meeting that the resignation of secretary Mr K Turner had been accepted. Two new secretaries would be appointed at a forthcoming general meeting.
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S. S. J. Parker
B.has
K. Turner
Local Hospital Treats Two Patients From Port Town
Mr R Price of Greyerrace Salo montown was admitted to Pirie Hospital at the week end and underwent an appendicitis operation. He was more comfortable last night. Mr J Lyon, a seaman and former surgical ward patient at Pirie Hospital, was discharged yesterday.
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R Price
Greyerrace
Salomontown
Pirie ‘Hospital
J. Lyon
Pirie Hospital
Denounces scare mongering in Perth political clash
In Perth on Monday, charges of scare mongering and appealing to prejudice were made against Mr I G Menzies Prime Minister and Mr Curtin Opposition Leader in response to Geelong election talk. Curtin defended his handling of policy and welfare, arguing the people’s views will shape the outcome, while criticizing the Prime Minister’s approach and calling for restraint amid heated rhetoric.
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Perth
Wnd
Lysteria
I. G. Menzies
Curtin Feders
Menzies
Tad Apcerti
Geelong
Clee
Corie
Hitler
Curtlo
Australia
Mn. 4
Curtin
Egolem
Nise Actin
Rannit
Gyulay
Jesse
Bnaies Suifers
Rite Aire
Baitain
Mabel
Wil
Mom
Thermometer Readings for Yesterday
Yesterday’s temperature ranged from a low of 59 degrees to a high of 80.3 degrees. The 24 hour period ended at 8:30 am.
Wheat Options in Adelaide and Overseas Markets Mixed
Wheat futures and options from Adelaide show unchanged Avinae prices with millers and retailers quoted at 4 0 and 4 2 10 respectively. Overseas markets were irregular with gains in Chicago and Winnipeg, while Manitoba prices eased slightly on London trade led by Manitoba Nov and Argentine bids. Western Australian and South African values also noted with mixed movement.
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Adelaide
Millers
Chicago
Pengana Motor Industries seeks capital rise for car plants
Application to the Federal Treasury by Pengana Motor Industries Proprietary Limited seeks permission to increase capital from £2,000,000 to enable motor car manufacture in Melbourne. Australia Consolidated Industries plans to relinquish exclusive rights to cars above 1.5 horsepower. The firm expects Treasury consent soon, has paid on a Hupmobile plant, and plans a £200 retail car. Negotiations are under way for Adelaide production.
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Melbourne
Federal Treasury
Pengana Motor Industries Proprietary, Limited
Australian Consolidatedndustries
Treasury
Adelaide
Revolutionary Plot Discovered in United States
Australian press reports 18 Christian Front members arrested in New York on charges of conspiracy to incite revolution and establish a dictatorship. Hoover says a small arsenal was unearthed for revolutionary aims and arms theft for defence forces. The group planned violence after January 20 and targeted Jewish interests, railroads, gas hours, and Federal Reserve Banks. Cassidy and Bishop named as leaders. some arrestees connected to National Guard and Loyalists. Christian Front linked to Father Coughlin’s movement.
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New York
Christian Front
J. Edgar Hoover
G-men
New York City
Hoover
Federal Reserve
United States
National Guard
Moorer
John F Cassidy
Faurer
William Bishop
Ports Club
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBA
Narrowsburs Camp
Wakely
Irinian Front
Bund
Hristian Front
Pallee
Bison
Vienna
England
Belgium
Heveree
Airée
Ameri Iete
Finland
Edixon
Diphtheria Immunisation Drive Expands in Pirie
The Pirie Local Board of Health reports consent forms for the preschool age group rising to ten, expected to cover at least 75 children. Nine negatives received. start planned for tomorrow with amatoxin supplies likely. Parents will be notified via the Recorder and may accompany children during immunisation. Volunteer Service members will assist with two daily shifts for doctor support.
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Pirie
Bishop
8. C. Stenting
Central Board ‘Ff Health
Nemters
Owner Recovers Lost Bicycle At Solomontown Beach
The Recorder reports a bicycle taken from Solomontown Beach by Mr. Ann Edwards of Read Street on Saturday night was found in the Globe Hotel backyard. Licensee Mr. Pat Browne said a stranger left it there Sunday morning and, after reading of the loss, Edwards identified it and reclaimed the bike.
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Solomontown Beach
Ann Edwards
Readstreet
Globe Hotel
Pat Browne
Edwards
Railway Strike Cuts Broken Hill Off From Sydney
A railway strike leaves Broken Hill cut off from Sydney today as workers halt services. Rail operators and unions remain at odds over wages and conditions, with regional travel disrupted and passengers urged to seek alternative arrangements.
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Broken Hill
Sydney
Broken Hill Rail Strike Imminent Amid Ultimatums
Broken Hill reports indicate a looming railway strike as men refuse to meet a ultimatum. Communication with Sydney is cut, trains are disrupted, and workers demand higher pay and a 60 hour week. Union officials say readiness for an indefinite stoppage persists without conference.
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Sydney
Broken HI
Mr. J, OW
Polkinghorne
Barrier Industrial Council
Hartigan
Railways
L. Ross
Australian Ballis Union
Watersider Edward Hughes Killed At Wallaroo
Edward Clover Hughes a 50 year old wharf laborer, died in Wallaroo Hospital after falling between Wallaroo Jetty and a steamer loading wheat. A returned soldier, he lived at Wallaroo with his brother William Hughes and was connected to Pirie Post Office staff and Mr. E G Chambers.
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Edward
Clover
Mercantile Marine
Mr. Hughes
Watlaroo
William Hughes
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