Heavy Fighting in Russia and Beirut Get Push from Allies
Soviet High Command reports heavy fighting in Polotsk and Novograd-Volynsk as Russian troops repulse attacks and inflict heavy losses. Beating bombardments in Beirut prompt an ultimatum for Vichy forces to withdraw by 5:30 a.m. tomorrow, with possible Allied terms and a potential armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Soviet High Command
Polotsk
Novograd- Volynsk
Ostrov
Oat Gay
Denong
Novograd-Volynsk
Ad- Beirut
Bess
Sno
Dentz
Jerusa
Cai
Beith
Beirut
Dent
Ankara
No Lip Service Washington Interview Notes
A fragmentary Washington report records Wendell Willkie saying shipping leases outpace new contracts. The text is garbled with stray phrases and unreadable segments, offering little clear factual detail beyond Willkie's criticism of lip service in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wendell Willkie
Republica Leader
War Continues in Syria and British Troops Enter Beirut
Unclear fragmentary report notes ongoing conflict in Syria and mentions British troops in outer Beirut with unverified details. The source provides limited readable facts and lacks corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Beirut
Oil problem for Australia shortage of tankers
Two American oil experts advised the Commonwealth Government that US production could expand if Allies opened a large offensive. They noted one Texas oilfield could meet Australia's needs, but shipping capacity was the bottleneck as tankers had already been diverted to the British run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lakes Entrance
United States
Texas
Australia
Prison life commuted amid Sanity questions in Turner case
In North Adelaide Halse and Turner faced life imprisonment with commutation arguments over Turner's sanity. Medical evidence and extensive court papers weighed on welfare, while officials noted limited work prospects. The fragment suggests ongoing official searches and uncertainty surrounding Turner's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halse
North Adelaide
Turner
Locating Enemy Planes in Australia Broadcast
Sir David Rivett announced that the Postal Department would supply equipment for radio location of enemy planes. The radio-physics board continues research and a full scale design device is near submission to the department. Training for young men in physics will be needed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Postal Department
Australia
David Rivett
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Radio-Physics Board
Home Nursing Exam Results From St John Ambulance
May 3 exams for the Home Nursing Division of St John Ambulance Brigade in Pirie released passes list. First-Year VSD and First-Year VAD cohorts include numerous named officers and trainees. ambulance roster shows duties at Memorial Oval and Leonard Oval with officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance
Memorial Oval
Pam
S. M. Chesson
J. J. Madigan
J. A. Culpin
M. Perkins
F. A. Nayda
Leonard Oval
J.P. Griffiths
L. J. Culpin
76 Points Of Rain To Date For Month
Cold weather returns as the month accumulates 76 points of rainfall to date. Officials warn of ongoing wet conditions and potential travel disruptions across affected regions.
Pirie Thermometer Readings and Rain for July 1940
Pirie thermometer readings show daily maximums and rainfall amounts for July 1940. Records note July rainfall at Pirie tied to historical patterns, with mentions of winds and cooling air, though the sky remained unsettled.
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Pirie Tie Dilion Gp
Bank Official Farewelled in Pirie after 24 years
Mr S T Brown, 24 years with the National Bank Pirie staff, was farewelled in Barrier Hotel lounge as he transfers to the Southern branch in Adelaide. G Sweeney presided with greetings from F C McLean K D McLeod C C Bischof W V Crouch P Pinnell M H Carne J Brammer.
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Barrier Hotel
Citic
S. T. Brown
Pirie
National Bank
Southern Branch
Adelaide
G. Sweeney
Brown
Messrs
F. C. McLean
Bank of Adelaide
KD. McLeod
Savings Bank
C. C. Bischof
Commonwealth Bank
WV. Ajr
Labor Day in Pirie Planned Activities and Succession
At Pirie Labor Day annual meeting the event was fixed for October 13 with a procession and sports. Net profits will be donated to the Citizens' Soldiers Committee. Resignations noted, Mr Sharpe to continue as acting secretary until a successor is chosen, with L A Davis as assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie Labor
Citizens’ Soldiers Committee
Sharpe
L. A Davis
Husband Charged With Cruelty in Pirie Court
Ellen Agnes Myles testified in Pirie Court that her husband Arthur Oscar Myles abused her and was alcoholic, beating and threatening her and their four children over six months. The defense denied cruelty, and judgment on maintenance and custody was reserved. she sought £7 10s for herself and children.
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Pirie Court
W.L. Gillespie
S.M
A. H. L. Goode
A. Sjostrom
Ellen Agnes Myles
Hopkins Street
Pirie West
Arthur Oscar Myles
Myles
O'Callaghan
SJ. Warren
Defendant
Warren
Personal travel plans for C. L. Davis and G. Fearrs
Messrs. C. L. Davis and G. Fearrs will leave for Adelaide on a forthcoming schedule. No further details provided in readable text.
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Messrs
C. L. Davis
G. Fearrs
Adelaide
Port to Meet Solomontown Junior Curtain Raiser
Memorial Oval hosts a 16 Port and Solomontown under eights curtain raiser at 1:15 followed by the senior match at 2:45 umpired by Mr. E. Scott. Teams include Kies, Gabyalice, Drage, Fisher, R Fisher, Bowne, Hogg, Norton, Meschke with reserves B May and J Caddy. Community notes report hospital admissions, railway staff visits, and local travel updates.
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Port
Solomontown
Memorial Oval
Scott
Kies
Gabyalice
M, Drage
C. R Fisher
R Fisher
MO Dongs NC Somies KC
Poter Patra Bowne
Eee Hogg
K Norton
B Meschke
May
J. Caddy
Boys To Play On Drill Hall Ground
Solomontown and Port clash in the second Junior Association game on Drill Hall ground tomorrow after noon with Mr Rex Mathews as central empire Tapscott among the teams.
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Solomontown
Port
Drill Hall Ground
Rex Mathews
Central
Empire
William Knibbs of Pirie A long years in Vealer toil
William John Knibbs born in Gawler lived a hard working life in Pirie South Australia from age 11. He labored at a farmer’s place and later at Pimlott’s kilns and Smelters. He helped lay tracks and kilns and designed equipment. He retired recently after years with the Smelters and Pimlott’s team. His wife Mary Oliver Knibbs born in Pirie remains proud of their life in town with a love of gardening and fishing sharpens his pride in local progress.
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Mr. Knibbs
Pirie
Jy John Pumlett
Gawler Lime Company
Pimlott
Julia Jubsom
Font Dow Nail
Mic” Mansfeld
Bull Frepel
Frank Tonkin
AM Whitelaw
Jalelows
Tme
Mr. Knbbs
Smilers
Bob Forrester
George Goold
Eivie
Jacob Oliver
Birie
William John Knibbs
Mayor Threadgold Seeks Piano For War Air School
Mr W H Threadgold told The Recorder he is gratified by the Free Response to raise a piano for use at the air school during the war. Mrs M E Smith of Square street Solo montown discussed with air school officers. volunteers and transport for airmen may be arranged. Women willing to help could leave their names at the town hall or The Recorder office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Threadgold
Recorder
M. E. Smith
Square Street
Solomontown
Air School
Air Force
Decentralisation of Industry Discussed by Council
In a recent meeting a council letter from Mr Richards asked for data on vacant shops and business premises. Richards said he would supply information to support a push to decentralise industry in South Australia, acknowledging possible difficulty but noting he would try to help. The council left the matter with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Aa Gts
Jyles
Arren
Hal Hua Iso
Richards
Indus
South Australia
The Recorder Finds Piano For The Airmen
The Recorder announces a piano donation for the recreation hut at Pirie Bombing and Gunnery School. Mrs M E Smith of Square Street Singletontown sent an offer that morning and the airmen thank her. Citizens willing to lend another piano for the duration are asked to leave their name and address at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
M. E. Smith
Square Street
Solomontown
Motor Truck A Fire At Gladstone
A motor truck owned by Mr. E. L. Kupsch in Gladstone caught fire causing about £40 in damage. Upholstery and a spare tyre burned, windscreen smashed, and other parts rendered unusable. Fire fighters arrived quickly under Mounted Constable Schneider, limiting further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire
E. L. Kupsch
Gladstone
Schneider
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Inai Middleton
Laurel Offler
V. Dennison
DeVoogh
AL. Edwards
E. McLean
M. Wells
E. Dallaway
M. White
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M. Graham
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V.S.D
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A. Thorpe
M. Parsons
B. Wood
Y. Nunan
P. Terezskis
A. McInemmey
O. Pain
M. Wilson
M. Nunan
M. Roberts
Satur
Mr. S. T. Brown
Hoopers
Hooper
Hoopers Pirie Furnishers
Fort Street
Port Pirie
Witness
Drath
Constable Brooks
Pirie Football
J. R. Walker
Hallam Street
Pirie Hospital
Sere W. Bromick
Pirie Manet
Associaton
D. McClure
South Australian Railways
Bailey
Bin
Lig, Sanday
Spine
New South Wales
Lea Sydney
Max Clifford
Royal Australian Air Force
Mr. W. Clifford
Gooderoed
Bruce Atkins
the Terrace
L. C. Wade
Pine Street
Frank Didtman
John Street
Miss Day Mar
Pirie Staf
Douglas Davies
Pirie Hos
Australian Workers’ Union
W. N. Holden
Mes. c. Lert
Pire
Tapscott
Perie
Bill
Women’s Sewing Bee
MR. Richards
Pirie’s
Aeg Aod
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