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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1940
Page
1
Russian air power pounds Finnish towns with 500 aircraft in a single raid including maternity hospitals. A Soviet force is trapped near Salla, facing annihilation, while Britain and the United States clash over seaborne mail inspections and a rushed German force movement near Lemberg prompts protest handling.
United States protests Britain's rejection of a mails protest and other questions. Washington reports a serious diplomatic crisis looms as the State Department expresses strong irritation and has warned the British Ambassador of America's dissatisfaction.
A British note rebuts US claims on immunity for neutral correspondence at sea. Britain maintains searches of seaborne mailbags may continue if they reach enemy destinations, arguing such mail could aid the foe. The exchange follows a November London report amid protests over intercepted neutral bags.
Australian Associated Press reports from Leeds where Lord Halifax spoke on Sunday about Britain’s postwar strategy. He argued rearmament should proceed to deter Germany and prevent Nazi domination of Europe, warning that appeasement harms imperial independence and security.
Winston Churchill declares smaller nations must unite with the Allies to counter Nazi threats. He notes Britain’s convoy losses and claims Nazis have reduced their U-boat strength by half. He warns Russian attacks on Finland show Communists can rob a nation of its soul.
A sedan driven by S. J. McInerney overturned on the beach late Saturday afternoon near Port Germein. McInerney, stunned but not seriously injured, was admitted to Pirie Hospital with a head knock and bruises. A companion, George Morgan, escaped with minor injuries. About £13 damage was caused to the car. windscreen, windows, hood and mudguards damaged. Enquiries by Mounted Constable P Grow.
Sunday report shows Barrier Hospital Board with total indebtedness of 4.76 and a looming wage bill of £1150 in March. Treasurer Mr Cheleet warned creditors may be asked for extended credit unless Hospitals Commission provides aid. Discussions note town finances and rising deficits threatening operations.
The United States Shipping Board consented to the sale of six additional vessels to the British merchant service, bringing the total British freighters acquired over the past week to ten. Four American freighters were transferred under the Union Jack five days ago.
A fragmented wartime note speaks of Germany's hope for a quick war and restoration of liberty for all nations. Lord Halifax is cited urging secure peace and honest cooperation, warning against punitive terms that deny Germany rightful place among nations.
Prominent Republican senator Borah died Friday aged 14 years after a brief illness. News notes in Melbourne and Adelaide mention other local items including Premier Mr T Playford returning from Loan Council duties, hospital notices from Pirie Hospital and various local residents admitted or discharged, with updates on injuries and medical ward status.
A patchy Pirie Hospital update notes S J McInerney and T Lucas in surgical wards, Sister Sawtell taking leave, and staff movements. It also cites the entrapment of the Russian division at the Salla front with Finnish attacks and bombings affecting several towns. Additional travel mentions include G Humer, A H Behindi, and others passing through Pirie and Adelaide.
The report describes a chaotic scene in Helsinki with homeless people enduring subzero temperatures. Despite claims of air raids, the fragmentary text conveys confusion about military action and mentions individuals and places without clear events or dates.
London Sunday remarks by Winston Churchill claim Finland exposed Red Army and air force weakness and that neutral states bowed to German threats while seeking Britain and France victory. He predicts a future liberation of Warsaw and Vienna and a just, free Europe.
Yesterday's low reached 57 degrees in the two hour interval ending 4:30 am. Saturday's 24 hour minimum ended at 3:30 am with a low of 57 degrees.
The Pine visitors list a large party including many named guests such as H Tran, R Suerin, J W Milne, F Bullock, J Condell, M Cashmore, E Masters, and Misses D Fuller O Nied K Bourke Axon joining at Pirie. The assembly includes Masters J Waridy N Taplin R Hobcroft Cashmore and other local figures.
London Sunday broadcast quoted Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax pledging concrete British help to Finland in its struggle against Nazi domination. He warned Britain would not offer only academic sympathy and insisted aid would be real, not at others’ expense.
London report says German troops entered the Soviet occupied portion of Poland near Lemberg, suggesting a new Russo German accord. Four divisions with tanks move southwest of Lemberg while Germany would gain free hand to develop Galician oilfields to ease petrol demand.
The Australian Federal Government agreed with Britain to purchase all available export output of Australian sheepskins for the war period. Last financial year exports reached about 12.5 million skins worth £2.3 million, with France previously the largest buyer taking nearly three quarters.
A Melbourne summary notes anticipated petrol price changes following government hints of regulation. Early predictions suggest petrol costs may rise, while tea prices remain comparatively stable amid regulatory attention. The report cites unnamed ministers and industry observers expecting incremental shifts in fuels and beverages.
SYDNEY Sunday reports another rise in tea prices will take effect from Monday. The hike applies to both wholesale and retail trades as costs rose due to the war. Minister of Customs J No Lawson says the increase is fully justified by higher handling and transport costs.
TOKIO reports the Japanese budget for 1939-40 proposes an additional 3,000,000 pounds for military expenditures. The note says current year revenue should rise by 40 percent, but heavier spending will widen the deficit slightly despite the increase.
Victorian officials debate shielding Lieut Col. John Wesley Mitchell of the Second ALF from arrest amid wartime service. Chief Secretary Bailey cites Army Minister Street and Police Commissioner Muneag as advising no action. Mitchell, on overseas leave, is accused of embezzling about £30. authorities say prosecution would be folly and public interest favors continuing war.
Victoria routed Queensland in a high scoring matinee as their bowlers shone. Measured innings featured 425 for six declared, Queensland replying with 24 all out after resuming at 28 with all wickets intact. Miller led Victoria with 37, Sievers 92, and Reed-style scores supported by a steady bowling display from Lee and Stackpoole, leaving Queensland far short.
A cryptic note cites water volumes at Barests exceeding those at Mines in Jommery by about 150k. It mentions weather and greed as contextual factors with unclear numeric precision and several garbled terms.
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