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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1941
Page
1
British and Imperial forces advance in Eritrea as Italian retreat continues. Armored units force Italians to dodge rocks while Abyssinian guerrillas flank from behind. Kassala field and Agordat front lines highlighted. RAF bombings reported with Masawa fires. Tobruk defense described.
Vichy dispatch reports France refuses to surrender its fleet to Germany for use against Britain. Officials insist on full observance of armistice terms and stress that those terms must be perfectly understood.
Greek forces press on Sihaniam front amid heavy winter weather with snow and fog. Greek detachment seizes trench mortar corps near Khimara as Greek infantry push along the coast facing sea and air attacks. Allied air raids against Italian targets cause damage around Piraeus and nearby lines. Greek artillery silences enemy batteries in central sector.
London reports indicate raids caused damage to houses and a church roof as ARP workers pulled survivors from wreckage. A four year old girl died and a man lost an arm after a bomb blew through a London suburb residence. Five HE bombs fell near a shelter. no injuries reported. Swansea death toll rising beyond expectations.
Two boys aged 10 charged in Kent Town for four offences including motor car damage and home burglary. Police say the father admitted letting his son roam, while a younger boy was placed with the Children's Welfare Department. The elder boy was commended to Mount Barker Boys' Home with welfare recommendations.
In Pirie Local Court, defendant a married man with four children, earning about £1 14s per fortnight, faced repeated court actions since 1938. Magistrate Gillespie urged effort to pay and ordered fortnightly payments of 7s 6d, warning of further penalties if unpaid. The case highlighted long-term debt drift and the impact of illness and gaol time on repayment ability.
Fragments show a Red Cross appeal with a reported total around 1,918 pounds plus additional items. The readable lines list prior acknowledgments and partial figures, but the complete totals and context are unclear from the damaged text.
Cairo dispatch says early Tuesday British forces opened an attack on Tobruk and report the operation is proceeding satisfactorily.
Mr. Bert Mayfield and Mrs. Sullivan remain patients in Pirie Hospital medical ward as Mr. W H Threadgold presides at a Pirie Ambulance Transport meeting. Judge W McLean and Mr. Gillespie handle local and police courts. Mark Makeham recovering from illness. Airmail passenger list announced by L L Moody for the Pirie Whyalla route.
In Sydney on a Tuesday a ballot for Federal and State officials of the Seamen's Union was interrupted. A returning video and scrutineers dislocated parts of the count causing a delay. Union claims involvement by underground sources and ill feeling in the union at Sydney. Federal returning officer Mr Keenan is in Melbourne conducting investigations.
Pirie Hospital notes a higher number of accident cases in the first three weeks of the year. Among those treated were Belly Magheey, 14, fallen from a chair at Solomontown Beach, Subey, Daisy, hurt in a fall from a gate at Three Chain Town, and Susan Thompson, who suffered scalds.
Yesterday records show temperatures peaking at 101.7 in ADELAIDE with a 71.9 low as Solomontown experiences multiple injuries. An eight year old, Me uke Hiskiwok, suffered a hand injury. Jy Shi, a child patient, revived after a fall from a pavilion. Kenneth Mogg received burns from methylated spirit igniting in a storeroom. Parasiers, Hornby Oxford, and Ellen Street incidents left a collarbone injury and a fall, while J J O'Brien remains hospitalized after a shock accident.
Eva Swanson wife of a Michigan City factory worker gave birth to three girls and one boy by Caesarean. The quadruplets were placed in an incubator and died later, each weighing 21 pounds.
Melbourne reports 400 plus workers at Davies Coop Co Ltd Collingwood mill striking in sympathy with 26 reelers. The reelers have been on strike a week over piece work rates, with 400 employees joining today in a continuing dispute.
In Pirie Police Court yesterday detective notes taken during questioning were debated as memory aids. Counsel argued notes could be read to defendants to verify accuracy, while police said notes help corroborate memory and prevent misstatements. The discussion touched on admissibility and the practice of readers in Adelaide courts.
Mayor W Hy Thresgold announced two gifts to the Greek Army Relief Fund last night. The list shows donors from Pirle Town and Greek Community with a total of 2408.0 in contributions.
Melbourne Tuesday A meeting of the Loan Council this month will survey the financial position. Acting Prime Minister AL Wy Fadden says a report from the Work Co-ordinator will be received. An informal discussion on child endowment and uniformity of taxation will take place along with talks on national security regulations.
Melbourne Tuesday report quotes Mr. P. G. Spender minister of the army saying the registration of single men in additional age classes will finish February 4. Those eligible to be called will be notified for medical examination and will receive 24 days clear notice before reporting.
Alderman W Allen attacked the Fire Brigades Board administration in Woodville Council meetings. He argued Glenelg had contributed since 1885 but lacked direct representation and challenged the board’s travel to Wallaroo Kadina and Mount Gambier. He urged efficiency, reports from a chief officer, and more frequent council inspections and communication.
Broken Hill reports a strong national service response with over 1,200 men enlisting for active duty across forces. donations nearing £12,000 to soldier funds plus £27,248 in government loans and £585 in direct gifts highlight local patriotism. Women aid through Red Cross and YMCA Comforts Funds contributing £6,001 6/43 and £5,169 1/7 respectively while 800 join the Second AIF and 400 the Royal Australian Air Force.
In Adelaide a laborer faced charges for forging a betting ticket to simulate a doubles bet on Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Prosecutor Barrington described the plan, involving tickets linked to Beaulivre and Makal, with Parrell and Trevarrow central to the attempted £3 payout. Trevorrow tried to cash the ticket with bookmaker Wiper, who said no double existed. Barrell denied knowledge of the transaction.
The Victorian Teachers' Union proposes the endowment continue until children reach 16 years. They plan to recommend to the Federal Government that payments persist as youths are urged into industry.
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