30 Jul 1940
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
1
Reported Allied intelligence suggests German raids over Britain are reconnaissance flights. Goering announces awaiting orders for invasion. Four Italian planes shot down during the aerial activity as part of ongoing pressure on Allied defenses.
A wartime bulletin details intensified Allied and German air attacks across Britain and Europe. It notes Goering's claim of direct England raids and asserts Britain’s navy dominance, with reports of German incursions into France, disruptions around Holland and Denmark, and a Hudson aircraft damaging supply ships while a Luftwaffe Me 109 is shot down.
Britons arrested during the past few days face investigation as Japanese police question them about a death. Police say the first step has been taken, while accounts differ on whether the Briton died by his own hand or was killed. The wording suggests confusion over the circumstances and local suspects named in the report.
The Arbitration Court under Chief Judge Beeby announced a final award for the coal mining industry. It raises wages to meet a rise in the cost of living with altered hours and a possible two week period before changes take effect. After May 3 employment terms may see a wage increase and double fines for violations.
Fragmented wartime dispatch claims 15 German planes downed with several damaged and a submarine sunk near a port. The report includes garbled lines about Allied counterattacks, naval actions, and defensive duties, with uncertain dates and locations.
In a large morning air fight over the southwest of England a German raider was shot down and several others believed crippled. Battles occurred at great height with roaring engines and heavy machine gun fire. Coastal defenses and antiaircraft batteries engaged while bombs caused minor damage to houses and slight structural distress.
The report shows a maximum temperature of 57.2 degrees and a 24 hour minimum of 49.2 degrees ending at 5:30 am.
The town welcomes new stationmaster G. Bley, succeeding Verowie resident since 1997. Local families, including Mrs Mogew and daughters Mary and Barbara, attend a ceremony amid community anecdotes. The event notes his prior posts, support for local clubs, and past leisure interests, with reference to his long service as stationmaster in several towns.
A fine rye sample from Telowie was delivered to M. M. Middleton of Crouby, Mann & Co. by W. A. Williams of Telowie. The rye, taken from about ten sides of the crop, grows on sandy soil and reaches five and a half to six inches high with a good head. Williams noted the rye mixed for stock, especially dairy cattle, and mentioned nearby wheat is grown on Jaw fallow.
A fragmented note from South Australia details a wheat pool payment of 633000 for this state to Mondas LT Rastalan Whelerewers. A cheque for 22503000 is due August 18 for additional payment of four pence per bushel on the wheat pool. Last season's crop totaled 23473 bushels, with 30000 bushels reissued for seed and feed, leaving about 35008000 bushels for payment. When paid, Mead W270 a ie Bae will be reached for bagged wheat delivered last season.
A Rundle of brief items from Pirie and nearby towns records hospital admissions and recoveries, transit passengers on trains and airmail service, local visitors, and community notices. Notable mentions include J M Prowse and R S McGuire aboard recent travel, staff movements at Pirie Hospital, and local residents joining or returning to duties in Adelaide and London.
Solomontown Club victory over the registration of A. E. Oatway to play for St Mark's on July 20 was upheld by Pirie Football Association commissioners. The ruling clarifies that a player must meet residential qualifications before registration. the decision does not bar him from registering in future.
Officials reported on players eligible and cases not heard in correspondence reports. Details are sparse and the items reflect early stage notices without finalized decisions or formal hearings.
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