18 Jul 1940
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
1
Britain proposes special courts in defence areas to try persons deemed traitorous with power to order death for certain offences and final decisions. France reproaches Britain over naval action at Oran and calls for reparations before renewed friendship. Britain warns Sweden that its transport pact with Germany breaches neutrality.
Britain remains calm as German threats about an impending onslaught circulate in the press. The Dublin Times correspondent notes volunteers in Eire join defense efforts while Britain readies defensive measures and Home Guard plans amid talks of European rearrangement and a two-zone order under Nazi leadership.
Australian Associated Press reports Gen Barkley stated on behalf of President Roosevelt that the President does not wish to run again and that delegates are free to vote for any candidate. Barkley will release further remarks on the party's third term intentions and responses to opposition factors.
Federal awards will rise by two shillings per week in all states except Queensland to reflect the latest cost of living figures released by the Commonwealth Statistician. Documents note wage scales for Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Perth and other capitals, with varying weekly amounts and adjustments under federal determinations. The changes affect trades and labor categories, aiming to justify a two shilling weekly uplift amid rising living costs.
Public Works Standing Committee in Adelaide begins hearings on water supply for two munitions plants. Government experts testify as plans consider trunk pipeline routes from storage and future reservoir sites. Premier vows adequate water service within six months and outlines immediate and long term supply coordination. Witnesses include A. Sewell, J. Johinen, and R. Wilton.
London reports motives for Yonai resignation lie in army plans for China settlement. Analysts say a strong faction supports alliance with Germany and Italy while seeking an East Asia security bloc and reduced dependence on Britain and the United States.
A Foreign Office spokesman outlined talks with Japan and the Dutch East Indies over coerced trade restrictions and China. Britain seeks a just peace in the Far East while maintaining open commerce, reiterating that U S involvement remains a separate matter.
Lyndon government proposes emergency courts with death penalty for treason and wartime offenses. Lawmakers debate speed and scope, with officials asserting courts would operate quickly during invasions. Provisions include authority to declare war zone courts under presidential oversight. opponents warn of overreach and abuse risk. Continued on Page 4.
A garbled OCR item reports on a Red Cross fund drive connected to a winter appeal. It mentions donors and figures, including a sum of 18 dollars, with unclear names and locations, showing a distressed record of charitable receipts and acknowledgments.
Adelaide records its coldest morning of the year with near freezing temperatures around 36 degrees. Light showers last night aided the suburb of St Peters which faced light frost and mild frosts overall, keeping conditions mostly non severe.
A fragment notes Millbrook as a gauge site for two points and mentions further rain likely later. It cites a Divisional Meteorologist describing low mood and rain from the southwest corner of the continent, indicating ongoing unsettled conditions.
TER McPartene a 45 year old dress trainer at the Zoo was severely bitten by a monkey tearing his body and leaving a blood trail. After initial first aid he was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital where stitches were given and his condition was reported satisfactory. Keeper McFarlane tends the monkey which has attacked before, and routine measures to secure the cage were advised.
Adelaide reports a deputation from the Trades and Labor Council asking Minister of Employment S. W. Jeffries for major relief. Scaled demands include 200 percent rise in food relief and rent support, with 1 shilling 6d weekly for single unemployed, 30 shillings weekly for married relief recipients, and 15 shillings weekly permissible income for singles.
Mr Gurdon Tesque hopes to be discharged from Pirie Hospital in a day or two. Mr P Saymonds of 22 The Terres is making good progress after a month in hospital and expects to leave bed today. Lt Col L Rutger has left Pirie to return to camp after home leave. Mr A C Gillett of Three Chain road Soloontown was admitted to Pine Hospital after a traffic collision Thursday and left the med unit yesterday. Aircraftman J Davies of the RAAF, after a few days, will be with his mother Mrs A Davies of Risdon 61.
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