Britain sinks part of French Navy amid wider war shifts
Report notes a portion of the French fleet seized or sunk while the main force reportedly remains in Allied hands. Romania continues mobilising as prisoners are released to join Carol’s army. German submarines threaten British ships and air raids bring down German planes over Britain. Hungary holds talks with Germany and Italy as Transylvania settlement hopes rise amid shifting frontiers.
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Mediterranean
Hungary
Transylvania
Suceava
Hertafi
Prut
Associated Press of America
Bucharest
Rumania
Times
Berlin
Moscow
Rety Caratsch
Pewspaper
Neueruercher Nun
Germany
Balkans
Europe
Seized sunk or crippled French fleet action at Oran
The Herald Tribune reports British ships engaged a French fleet in the Mediterranean. Powerful units participated as a French ship was set afire and the action began when the French steamed to sea from Oran.
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Uniccording
Herald Tribune
Mediterranean
Oran
Kerinin
Eich
Matton
Still Mobilising Germany Refuses Help Bucharest
Romania government resigns and Wes Pabeveuis Geli minister to Bucharest returns from Berlin with word Germany cannot offer a Treaty of Alliance or military aid. Rumanians patrol in armored cars and lorries as military precautions rise. Bucharest crowds jeer at landing of paraded forces amid unrest and uncertain manpower forecasts.
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Wes Pabeveuis Geli
Bucharest
Berlin
Germany
Rumania
Russia
Ausion
Parwehuiist
Air Raids on Britain Report Heavy German Losses
Reconnaissance notes describe daytime raids on British targets with German aircraft sustaining heavy losses. Incendiaries and anti aircraft fire damaged multiple sites. casualties include killed and wounded on both sides. RAF and coastal defenses intercepted several waves, with reports of ships and airstrips damaged and air surveillance tightened.
Churchill Relays British Action to Seize French Fleet
In Commons Churchill describes seizing most of the French fleet after Britain demanded compliance. Two battleships, two light cruisers, submarines, eight destroyers and about 20 smaller ships fell under British control with only one British death and one French officer killed. The engagement ended without British vessels taking damage, while Italian air attacks and French defenses led to mixed outcomes.
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Gen de Gaulle
Musilier
France
London
Winston Churchill
Louse of Commons
Twa
Britons Will Leave Home in War Time Beliefs
Mr Richards addresses the Legacy Club arguing that internal political change is needed to preserve democracy as Britain faces wartime strain. He contends France Belgium and Holland protected Britain from invasions but current conditions disrupt supply lines and force redistribution. He foresees population shifts and large reconstruction after the war.
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Richards
Legacy Club
France
Belgium
Holland
Britain
Germany
Patel
Bristain
Australia
Personal notices from Port Pirie and Melbourne
Local notes report Mr Fenn accepted for the Second ALF and departing for Wayville recruit depot on Monday. Davies chief engineer at Chas Ruwolt Pty. Ltd. Melbourne travels with Mr Frank Ruwolt via Pirie en route to Melbourne from Western Australian goldfields. C E Rees Jones aboard Pirie express to Adelaide. Valerie Williams improves from pneumonia in Pirie Hospital. T D Barber sails to the city for business, expected back tonight. J McGregor progressing in Pirie Hospital surgery ward. J Pettrey appointed acting coach for Proprietary Football Club. C Russ of Durban travels on the sesibware train to Australia. Pilot Officer D G Dey departs Pirie to return to duty. Londen travels to Adelaide for leg treatment. Mrs C S Coane admitted to Pirie Hospital. P J White recovering after finger amputation from injury. to join Second A tank unit. Claude Jenkins farewelled at Woolworths. R Hill notes staff to Woodside Camp. Apologies at Solomon town School library opening from E G Devis. Forester and Pratt travel Whyalla to Pirie by air service. Mrs J C Nield of Warrandyte visits Pirie to see brother Dr G S Plant. Melbourne notes: Ministry of Munitions announces possession of complete index of Australian factories with capacity and location for optimal wartime use.
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Fcb
Fenn
Wayville
Ls, Davies
Chas Ruwolt Pty. Ltd
Melbourne
Frank Ruwolt
Pirie
Western Australian
C. E. Rees Jones
Adelaide
Valerie
Bk, Williams
Pirie Hospital
Pneumonis
T. D. Barber
Pirie Young Men's Christian Assocition
J. McGregor
Terrace
Sur Gear Ward
J. Pettrey
Proprietary Football Club
E. Marriott
C. Russ
Durban
South Africa
D. G. Dey
Royal Australian Air Force
G. Dey
Balmoral Road
Londen
C$. Coane
Mimrou
Bolomontowni
Pirie Hosital
P. J. White
Claude Jenkins
Woolworths
R. Hill
Pirie Mana
Jenkins
Woodside
Solomontown School
E.G. Devis
Pirie Technical School
Thermometer readings for yesterday
A local thermometer report shows yesterday's high of 61 degrees. The 24 hour minimum ended 8:30 am at 512 units.
Man Recovers Lost Wardrobe Money After Police Find It
A 74 year old man reported losing 490 pounds in a wardrobe in Adelaide. He later told police the money was found intact in his wardrobe by a passerby near Ring William and Hindley streets. The man claimed a note and ten pound bills remained in his breast pocket. He believes the money slipped from his clothes while near King William Street.
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Adel MU
Ust Bankenutes Wurth
Melaide
Auuit
Une
Wardreby
Steven
Andy
King William
Hindley
Rundle Streets
Premier Talks With Works Committee On Pipeline Plan
Adelaide Thursday Premier T Playford conferred with the Public Works Standing Committee on Morgan to Whyalla pipeline negotiations with the Commonwealth. Discussions cover water purchases for Port Augusta railways and other financial aspects, with final decisions not yet reached.
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Adelaide
T. Playford
Public Works Standing Committee
Commonwealth
Morgan
Whyalla
Port Augusta
Ship Sinks After U Boat Attack Killing Prisoners
Survivors recount a frantic lifeboat scramble and brutal melee as a German submarine sinks a ship carrying prisoners. About 1,009 survivors are landed at a Scottish port, with 1,300 internees and 250 British guards aboard. 136 perish. Torpedoes disabled the vessel and the ship broke apart, many drowning or crushed while attempting to reach lifeboats and rafts. Survivors blame the attempt to rescue others amid chaos and the violent conditions, while crews struggled to maintain order and salvage efforts continued.
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