07 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
1
Conflicting AP dispatches from London report Soviet and Japanese claims of heavy casualties in Manchuria and the Japanese air war. Soviet figures cite 100 killed and 200 wounded with 9 planes lost, while Japanese claims allege 53 Russian planes shot down and all planes returned to base.
Four waves of bombs hit Chungking with casualties reported as the Associated Press notes. Details remain fragmentary as the dispatch describes ongoing air raid activity and losses, with observers awaiting fuller confirmation of the toll and local responses.
Wellington report of Prime Minister Savage defending the Labor Government amid a 400 confidence amendment. He said governments face difficulties but will endure, accusing opponents of fleeing during crises as ultra patriots.
The Bank cautions that London funds could deplete quickly if central bank credit exceeds safe limits risking a serious crisis. It says a central bank should regulate money supply by expanding it in shortage and contracting when excessive, with possible emergency loans for defence if no other funds can be raised, albeit at full cost.
A court sentences two alleged Arab murderers to death after a proceeding described as swift. Prosecutors labeled the case as a decisive victory for public safety, while defense contends confessions were coerced.
A settlement ends the strike at Central Power Station affecting North South and Zinc Corporation mines. Line for the lode to resume Monday with operations at 8 am. Diamond drilling to restart at midnight. Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association voted to end the three hour meeting with a rail strike lifted.
Frost covered the town with a white mantle at sunrise as residents stayed indoors under blankets. The season’s coldest night registered 36 degrees despite a sunny day yesterday.
Magistrate commits 61 year old Auneer Moss for trial on murder charge in the December Narro mine death of 55 year old Timothy O Shea. Court found death by violence and that O Shea’s body was burned. Moss faces second murder charge after earlier remand.
In Morehead Kentucky a cloud burst caused floods that killed at least 38 people and left thousands homeless. Small streams such as the Triplett and Tygart swelled into torrents trapping residents and destroying property. Authorities fear the death toll may rise.
The town endured a cold spell with a 24 hour minimum of 36 degrees and a maximum near 62. Reports mention a biting wind and residents avoiding Port Augusta while winds eased after a gusty day. The weather note contrasts with a string of unrelated events including a military court in Haifa and a carnival day.
London metal quotations for July 3 show mixed moves with three month leads up 3/9, tin steady then up 16/3 to 224 12/6 a ton, and zinc and gold prices largely unchanged or marginally altered. Lead spot and forward prices rise modestly, with notes of slight gains in soft lead and forward terms, while gold remains unchanged at open market levels.
Prime Minister Menzies outlined a sweeping defence programme at the Australian Defence Council meeting in Melbourne. The plan covers land, sea, and air capabilities, including cruiser modernisation, new escort vessels, mine production, anti aircraft developments, and expanded coastal and port defences with increased militia and cadet strength.
Mr. A Lowe progresses in Pirie Hospital ward as military aviation figures surge. Reports note 108 pilots graduated, 3,062 airmen engaged, with 5,000 total needed by January 1944, Wirraway deliveries to begin, Lockheed Hudsons due in August, and Sunderland flights to England this month.
Melbourne reports the Defence Council approved a major expansion of the permanent forces to form a special shock brigade aimed at repelling raids. Mr. Menzies noted some lag in finalizing the army reorganization and other defence measures, but the council discussed the programme through June.
Poland and Warsaw officials discuss a protest to the Danzig Senate over the Free City militarisation. Polish workers dig trenches near the north west corner of Danzig. Nazi shipyards guard arms flow. Poles dismissed. Polish language services allegedly suppressed in German Silesia. Warsaw seeks Anglo French backing for a joint démarche.
A Pirie deputation led by Mayor W H Threadgold and Alderman L Davis briefed Premier T Playford at Adsiside on building a subway at Solomontown crossing and diverting Wandearah road traffic. They cited pedestrian danger, postjunction shunting delays, and water concerns as key points for ministerial review.
After a six hour session the House of Assembly refused to declare Mr T OC Stott seat vacant. The vote was 24 to 9 with Premier Playford seeking opinions from trial judges on insolvency. Opposition leaders attacked government handling as lawyers filled the gallery amid tense exchanges over the case.
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