Air battles in England as British planes raid Sicily
Allied air forces strike Sicily as British naval aircraft engage targets over the island. In Ulster political debates, Northern Ireland refrains from joining Ireland in a neutrality pact.
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1940
Page
1
Romania Detains British Vessels Amid World War II Shifts
Air battles over England and off the coast destroy twenty two German planes in a single day. Britain reports losses at home including bombings near a railway junction. Mediterranean raids hit Sicily sinking a destroyer and a storeship. Germany faces unrest in Czechoslovakia with arrests for sabotage. Eire rejects a joint defense plan. Ulster pledges war on Britain’s side. Romania bars British ships from ports and blocks transfer of French craft. Hungary seeks promised satisfaction from Germany and Italy if it delays actions until war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germans Lose 22 Planes in Day of Britain Air War
London reports six straight days of RAF and ground defenses repelling German raids on Channel shipping and southern targets. Yesterday 13 bombers eight fighters and a seaplane were destroyed, bringing two day total near 40. Despite heavy losses Germans remained active along the south coast, while British fighters and anti-aircraft fire caused extensive damage and losses on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
London
R.A.F
Ground
RAF
France
Low Countries
Lter
Berlin High Command
Seteargesning Welecively
Desperate Britain Faces Shortages for Training Air Crews
As training expands across Britain, officials warn of insufficient resources to support air crew training. Shortages could force sending some personnel to dominions. The first issue of the copied air scheme is anticipated to arrive soon, following from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Falow
Carnida
Man imitating prominent doctor under 10 year prison term
A man who posed as a renowned physician, using the name of a real doctor, received a ten year sentence. He had prior convictions and exploited his liberty to maintain high society, deceiving patients and colleagues with dangerous acts while the war news reports heavy aerial losses near the Balearics and ongoing casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azul
Iecusn
Thomas
Gibson
Eed
British Planes Raid Sicily and Med Fleet
wartime dispatch describes British aircraft raid on a Sicilian harbour north of Augusta sinking a storeship while all planes return safely. Italian communique boasts of a first victory over British naval forces and praises bravery. reports surface ships submarines and reconnaissance planes active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landus
Augusta
Siciy
Mediterranean
Misolini
Talian
Admiralty
Italy
Wallan
Hood
Ark Royal
Wiig
Czechoslovakia Trouble Ties With Germany Rise in Unrest Reported
Report from Friday desk notes unrest in Czechoslovakia after German concerns. Officials confirm multiple arrests and investigations into idle organizations as tensions surface across the border.
Hungary Promised Satisfaction Amid Debt Claims
Budapest reports that Germany and Italy are bound to honor all Hungarian claims against Romania, with assurances of payment despite ongoing wartime actions. The situation references disputed transfers and shifting guarantees amid wartime hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Brmas
Germany
Italy
Rumania
Anis
Rumania Tightens Grip on British Shipping
Rumania extends curbs on British interests by blocking four British grain lighters and three oil tankers on the Danube. British ships cleared for Istanbul at Sulina and Brăila are barred from sailing as gunboats enforce the ban, with Romanian forces training guns on vessels and warning to fire if the flag rises. Britain weighs reprisal options including seizing Romanian ships at Aden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumanis
Danube
Suliia
Bralla
Istanbul
Sal
Rumania
Ih Tha
Baibaes Ph
Tun
Legolas
Bucharest
Britain
Aden
Hungary vows obedience amid Axis unity broadcast
In Budapest, Premier Peleki proclaims Hungary remains a loyal Axis partner as Italo German Hun gria friendship grows deeper. He asserts obligations to maintain, work, and obey within the alliance while a German envoy discusses vital Hungarian problems amid the war. Count Clay retires to reinforce talks with leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londus
Cowut ‘Peleki
Budapest
Munich
Axis Towers
Europe
Vubrer
Germany
Hungary
Hongary
Clay
Reseona
Sta F Yoo
Prs Nesberg
Baro
Ferrier Wins in First Round Western American Golf Title
Ferrier advances after a first round victory in the Western American Golf title event. Pipoleueilo is listed among qualifiers with A. Doering of Chicago also winning his opening match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrier
Pipoleueilo
A. Doering
Chicago
Thermometer readings show 47.9 degrees at 3:30 am
A brief weather note records the minimum over 24 hours ending at 3 30 am as 47.9 degrees. No additional context or locations provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesarday
Prime Minister Holds Talks With State Premiers at Melsourne
At the invitation of Mr RG Menzie the Prime Minister met with premiers from all states to discuss mobilising national financial resources. No announcement was made about the nature of the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melsourne
RG. Menzie
Re-elected Pirie District Council Chairman Cr HLF Welch
Pirie District Council confirms Cr HLF Welch's re election as chairman. Hospital notes list L V Evans returning home from Three Chain road Solomontown and W J Williams and Mr Cavid Amuse among patients or staff at Pirie Hospital. Other entries record admissions, injuries, and a Perth traveler Miss N Edwards departing Pirie for a Perth visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Pirie District
Pirie Hospital
L. V. Evans
Three Chain Road
Solomontown
Reported Line Of Advance From Shanghai News
Reuters dispatch notes a joint Anglo American plan to expand Japan’s influence. The program outlines forest concessions in China, tightening the sea blockade, and eventual occupation of Hong Kong and other targets via naval moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
United Press
South Seas
Navy
HAE
China
Hongkong
Netherlands
Clearance Refused Over Rundle Case At Local Meeting
Exeter player Rundle faced a disputed registration with St Mark's while training with Proprietary. Delegates including Threadgold Sweeney Mine Hocking Parr Mackay Berry Atwell debated granting clearance. The meeting upheld a dismissal of the transfer request, upholding association rules despite calls for leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. VL. Atwell
Solomontown
Eww
St Marle
Rundle
St.Mark's
St. Mack's
Wnti
St. Mark's
Pare
Ie Wis
Pirie
St Mark's
Dart
Heaslip
Ciib
Randie
Parr
Ae Eae
Sweeney
Bucking
Randle
Ceb
Derry
Hine
Messrs
Sweeney, Hocking, Hine
Atwell
Purr, Mackay
Berry Aginst
Railways Staff Honors Mr A Fletcher in Adelaide
Railway workers in Adelaide honor Mr A Fletcher of Pirie staff with a presentation and token of appreciation. Colleagues from Combined Railways Cricket and various departments attended to congratulate him and welcome his future wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stain
Pirie
Ure Krulich, Scottist
Australian Bank
Adelaide
Secoud Alp
Railways
A. Fletcher
A. Pletcher
South Australian
Tng Ronda
Tyee AZ. Saati P
Fletcher
Gual Toole
Combined Railways Cricket
Adshide
V. Hannan
Ebakatan
Webrman
Howe Prveat
Britain and Soviet Seek Stronger Anglo Soviet Ties
Britain aims to deepen friendly Anglo Soviet relations after a March move by the Soviet toward trade talks. Butter told the Commons Britain will counter German oil supply from Caucasus and fears of Soviet help to Germany, while stressing Turkey’s role and Syria risks amid shifts in Middle East diplomacy and fears of broader war impact.
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London
Butter
Commons
Stafford Crippa
Moscow Ly
Heltain
Germany
Jourd
Herma Newsamency
Eueuje
Turkey
Syria
Egypt
Petrol Ration Cuts Across Vehicle Classes
Secretary J. B. Brigden said private owners absorbing 6 to 8 percent of total consumption must surrender half their former quantity. This would save 3 to 4 percent. A further 5 to 7 percent would come from other cars and vehicles, leaving 19 percent to be saved from heavier commercial vehicles, which account for one third of total use, requiring about 21 percent reduction in their supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigden
Supply Department
Owsers
Premier Willcock Warns on North West State Dependence
Premier of Western Australia My Willcock warned that the north west of the state relies almost entirely on meter trucks for essential supplies. The statement highlighted transport and logistics concerns amid growing regional needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. Willcock
Western
Australia
Government approves £270,000 for technical schools equipment
In a televised address Prime Minister Mr R G Menzies announced federal approval of £270,000 to equip technical school facilities nationwide. The funding will boost training capacity from 2100 to about 6000 machinists across states, with South Australia receiving £35,000 after an earlier £18,000 allocation for toolmaker training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Menzies
Eery Caer
Que Lime
Commonweauth
Internees From England To Be Moved To Australia
Friday report states Australia will bear transport costs for Zip internees from England for the urason blithe. It notes camp construction and wages for guards drawn from returned soldiers. Federal authorities have not chosen a site but internees may be placed on an island off the coast or in camps in Central Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Zip
Australia
England
Skarey
Rationing Critique By Victorian Car Chamber of Commerce
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce denounces the petrol rationing scheme as absurd and hampering. It calls on the Ministry to cease attempts at forceful imposition and emphasize practical measures to support motorists and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce
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