15 Jul 1940
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1940
Page
1
British forces report on the Abyssinian border note Italians unable to assist Capuzzo while British troops hold positions. Unconquered Germany seeks continued peace in the Balkans as English women and children are repatriated to Gibraltar amid ongoing war tensions.
British raids have cost Germany 131 planes as Fort Capuzzo remains surrounded. A British garrison on the Abyssinian border of Kenya resists Italian attacks while Britain adds 325,000 more men to service and drafts engineers. The United States loosens quotas for children from Britain during the war and seamen offer to work refugee ships free if costs are covered. Britain sends women and children from Morocco to Gibraltar as Germany seeks Balkans food and Russia avoids war, stabilizing Near East peace prospects.
An Australian Associated Press report from London notes Germany prioritizes peace in the Balkans for economic reasons and to avoid a broader war, while uncertain and tangled Russo GermanTurkish tensions loom, with unclear prospects of a major clash.
A late reporting reveals heroism surrounding the shooting down of four Dumieh bombers by a Hurl abe fighter. One pilot, previously wounded and amputation survivor, rebuilt his career through central training, earned a commission with the LAF, and now commands a squadron of Canadians flying Spitfires.
In Sunday Melbourne reporting, Labor loses the Coburg seat to independent Labor candidate C Mutton by 424 votes. The setback follows internal strife over preselection ballots, with the central executive canceling and then permitting the ballot amid accusations of campaign bitterness. The defeated official candidate was A Cameron, while Sir Cameron and Mutton had previously contested other electorates.
Local notices list planned travel by Messrs Davis and Sharpe to attend the Australian Workers Union meeting in Adelaide. Other entries report missionaries, hospital appointments, coastguard and naval service movements, visiting dignitaries, and local residents en route to or from Adelaide and Whyalla.
Port Augusta officials review plans for a city wide civil defence scheme led by a special state appointed committee. Wardens to visit every home as volunteers prepare evacuation, fire protection, medical services and warning systems while urging public cooperation and funding for equipment and stores.
Light drizzle Saturday failed to yield the long awaited downpour as the weekend approached. Precipitation stayed low with a slight air movement reducing rainfall chances. Weather observers noted the unsettled pattern but expect modest totals this period.
A garbled wartime radio fragment reports the First Lord of the Admiralty urging Britain and Commonwealth allies to prepare for a potential global conflict. The message emphasizes national heritage and principles, warning that aggression against the United Kingdom and allies requires full readiness.
The thermometer shows Saturday maximum 59 with a 24 hour minimum ending at 30 am 47.8. Yesterday’s high is not clearly stated while the morning reading is 45 and Sid 6390 am appears in the data.
Fragmentary text notes a July performance total of 63 points and mentions names or codes such as Tully pins and BUS IM 1a 47 Vi, but lacks clear context or complete details.
A man named Mawden, a servant of Perrier Aethuy Gsburoe and a colleague at Nealdrich AstutH butchers, Mount Umber, faced an embezzlement charge. Details indicate a sum of £46 was allegedly delivered to a customer, with police action ongoing and an additional inquiry pending.
A historic and confusing United Press style summary notes De Gaulle as French leader vowing a future Day of Liberation. Mentions large military force and potential action against traitors or dotards. References to July 1 and France’s bitterness, with wartime hostilities and parades in London and at Whitehall.
Frances Willa Ris led a religious service in Florence amid sleet and guards, telling of the truth of Christianity among Chinese. She portrayed dramatic visions of 1927 warnings as the Army neared the coast, urging faith amid danger. Three converted, others faced threats and persecution as a local mission unit offered care for a child. The account preserves personal testimonies and wartime fear.
London reports 131 German planes destroyed over three weeks as RAF ground defences and fighters inflict heavy losses. In Friday action 12 German aircraft were downed for the loss of one British plane, with Messerschmitt fighters heavily used to escort bombers. RAF strikes also hit Emden and Kiel causing fires and dropping significant ordnance.
Fragmented dispatches report continued combat as Italy faces pressure. British raids target Malta with civilian casualties while other fronts show mixed results. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate ongoing aerial and ground actions across the Mediterranean theater.
London reports the Canadian Defence Department announces that an infantry battalion and a machine gun unit have landed safely at an overseas destination.
Sydney betting scene reports a bookmaker backing Cherry Jack for the grand final with Melbourne expected to push a strong punt. Early odds listed as 5/2 in Spainey as the plan unfolded, though the pace and outcome remain unclear amid transcription errors.
Representing the SI age group, about 225000 men were registered for military service yesterday. Only about two in every two hundred raised conscientious objection to service. Continued on Page 4.
Sundas Ade la, Aidin Alber, Hallall, and Cluesstvert residents were treated at the Royal Adelaide Hospital for poison effects. One man in the group died yesterday while others recover, authorities investigating the incident.
A fragmented wartime summary discusses American Red Cross misgivings on Britain’s chances, German plans to seize French resources, and potential food shortages. It notes German aims to control France, block supplies to Britain, and the risk of famine on the Continent as winter approaches.
South Australian Greek community meeting at Wirraway Hall reports totals of £28 107 in war savings certificates and £ pot. The drive aims to raise £1 273 by end of June next year with an intensive push past £12 000 in a single day. Leaders praise enthusiasm and pledge ongoing support through eight local war savings groups.
Mr Lewis continues organizing nationwide with periodic trips. He visited Port Augusta and Whyalla last week and was delighted with the result. Port Augusta contributed £13 00 to the war effort, while other regions recorded various sums including Wales £5, Midland £2,587,824, South Australia £771, Western Australia £625,405, teams £182,963, totaling £9,404.
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