27 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
1
Reports allege a plot by Germany and Russia to join forces in the Balkans. Turkey expects local nations to resist invasion. Germany plans a prolonged Galicia stay with rail assets prepared. A plot against Stalin and two Soviet leaders triggers widespread arrests in Ukraine. Finns suffer renewed losses as attacks falter.
Rome radio announces that the Soviet secret police uncovered a vast conspiracy against leaders Stalin Molotov and Voroshilov. Mass arrests were made across Ukraine with 160 officers and high officials arrested at Kiev.
Turkish newspapers report Balkan nations would fight Germany and Russia at first aggression in south east Europe. Britain France and Turkey may try to break bonds to save Rumania as German plans and transport routes press for oil and control. Russian assault on Finland continues with heavy losses as Finnish defence tightens around Mannerheim Line.
London dispatch notes a slackening Russian push after a three day furious assault. Report emphasizes reduced momentum and renewed Allied pressure on multiple fronts. No clear demarcation of new actions or dates. context cites continuing heavy fighting and strategic pauses.
Istanbul report quotes Mir Saydani premier noting Turkey strives to block a wider war yet cannot guarantee avoidance. He cautions that human logic may differ from events as relations with all powers are strained and the risk remains real.
In Los Angeles on Friday Lockheed Corporation announced a further British order for planes valued above £4,000 and added domestic orders from American manufacturers, pushing total orders beyond 14 million pounds for various wartime aircraft programs.
Private Donald Kirk Campbell 28, of the Australian Transport Regiment dies in Prince of Wales Hospital from a bayonet wound at Ingleburn Camp after lurching into a sentry’s blade. Investigators believe the injury happened when he returned to camp after an absence without leave and fell against the bayonet. coroner to conduct an inquiry.
After six race meetings the Pirie and District Trotting Club donated all profits to patriotic funds. Profits totaled £168 6s 4d from the season and £66 12s 10d from two meetings, with one third (£22 4s 3d) given to Pirie Red Cross, State Soldiers Comforts Fund, and Pirie Comforts Fund. The club emphasizes the totalisator and revind stats enabled this, and no fee was taken. Distribution lists £8 to Wire Rea cross and detailed allocations to State Comforts Fund and Pirie Comforts Fund.
Melbourne reports an estimate of the Australian wool clip valued at Fifty six million pounds and a projected return of 3 371 000 pounds for the season. The figure underscores strong demand and the importance of wool exports to the economy.
Adelaide wool buyers opened after the Cheltenham and new year break with top price at 25d per pound for a line of super AAAW on J. H. Ryan’s Lucindale account. Brokers processed 47 508 bales, down from 52 421 previous. Catalogues covered Mid-North Lower North Hills Southern Yorke Peninsula and Wet Coast districts.
Personal notes report Mrs Wallis and Miss Fay Miller visiting family in Solomontown and Broken Hill. Pirie Hospital entries note hip injury patient J S Searle comfortable, George Gummow progressing as he turns fourteen, N Kotaras in medical ward more comfortable. Mr J Finn returns from Western Australia, Rev C C Lundberg to return from Woodville Park. Bank staff changes include A H James transferred after militia camp, R C Oliver appointed local accountant. Tames becomes temporary accountant. Mary Mezzino admitted to Pirie Hospital children’s ward. Flights with Guinea Airways carry Mrs Hall and Mr Sims. T C Mantz, ex town clerk of Wangaratta, dies. survived by widow, three sons, three daughters. A L McEwin to attend Liberal and Country League meeting in Hocky River district.
Reliable reports say three German submarines roam off Trinidad in the West Indies, guarding a supply ship and awaiting targets. They are said to be shadowing German merchantmen leaving South America with fuel and food. Other ships from a Latin American nation linked to Admiral Graf Spee are at sea, with planned attacks on Anglo French shipping in the neutral zone anticipated.
Wrecked seamen from the steamer Cothnia, wrecked off the Scottish west coast, received a wedding breakfast in a village hut after four youths spotted distress signals. Three seamen were seriously injured, others exhausted, rescued and towed to safety by local residents who shared the meal.
Waterworks plans in Pirie announce a 1 000 000 gallon tank at Nelshaby funded by the Commonwealth and State governments with about £5 700 on labor and £15 450 for materials. The project aims to meet rising demand from households railways and new suburbs as heat waves increase water use. Construction expected to start soon if approvals proceed.
Yesterday's maximum 8 percent. minimum for 24 hours ended 3:30 am 62 degrees.
NSW 309 Victoria innings featured a collapse as Mudge Sentt Mecat and others struggled. Wickets fell quickly with O'Reilly, Barnett and Hine among those dismissed. Victoria's first innings saw Lee not out and Barnett top scoring. Sundries tally noted.
A fragment discusses Mr. Menzies addressing Australians about happiness and contentment, arguing against the belief that vast lands were locked by exclusive restrictions. It envisions a state where humility defines citizens and war’s bitterness and social injustices are ended.
Adelaide reports on a debate where Makin accuses the Country Party of seeking a merger with the United Australia Party amid claims their government failed to force an election. Badman counters, defending party fidelity and criticizing Makin's portrayal of rival aims and wartime prosecutions.
Frayed report from Melbourne states Lieutenant Colonel J W Mitchell has been suspended by authorities. The suspension follows a request from Victorian police and an official hearing reportedly conducted to determine possible charges or arrest warrants.
Announcement says the first batch of 199 Lockheed models is arriving from the United States for the Australian Air Force. The planes will be dispatched to Richmond Station and allocated to service squadrons as the first modern jet speed long range aircraft. Initial plan to supply Hellfish fighters shifted due to delivery delays. Many aircraft already bought by the Royal Air Force. Australia’s version reportedly offers better performance and will replace Avro Ansons in service.
Subject to a favorable report from the Public Works Branding Committee the Government would be all in its power to supply adequate water for the industry. Probably there would be reticulation from the Murray scheme.
Read as a Cairo sourced note on Iran and Afghanistan pushing to expand the 1987 Saihadad pact signed by Turkey Iran Afghanistan into a formal military alliance. It envisions Egypt joining, cites shared non aggression and consultation, and positions the bloc as a bulwark against Soviet expansion with Britain and France benefiting from regional stability.
The Aphitewlian Court demands surface workers at Wonthaggi coal mine work 40 hours per week instead of 44. Management warns of action if the union does not comply. Efforts continue to modify the court award while unions push for the 40 hour standard for both surface and underground crews.
London metal market reports show silver up and tin prices gaining yesterday with spot levels suggesting a stronger mood. Traders watch short term supply and demand dynamics as prices move higher.
The report records Pesaran ue TNahaen' coe collection for the fourteenth week at £18 9d, with the Pirie Red Cross Fund now standing at £687 18s 7d. Previous acknowledgments total £679 14s 0d, Bakers' town collection contributes to the cumulative sum, bringing the total to £687 18s 7d.
Prime Minister Menzies announced a cabinet reshuffle with ROG Casey resigning as Minister of Supply. Sir Frederick Stewart sworn in to fill the vacancy and to retain Health and Social Services and Navy portfolios. Navy operations remain partly run by G Street while AIR and Aviation stay with Fairbairn. XL Spender to become Vice-President of the Executive Council.
Mr W. M. Hughes, Australia’s Attorney General, warned that the Asama Maru incident unsettles the empire. He noted British policy requires consultation with all parts of the empire, especially when dominions’ interests are affected, given Australia’s Pacific location and potential widespread repercussion.
Sydney reports semi finals results with several pairs winning in straight sets. Crawford and Mefiard defeated Hopman and Schwartz 6-4 6-4 while Bromwich and Quist beat Turnbull and Long 6-4 6-3 6-? Other matches list Hartigan Niemeyer and Rees Woodward, Wynne Coyne, Hattersley and Mapman Beverwich Harcastle with scores 7-5 5-7 and 9-7 5-7 respectively.
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