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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
1
Propaganda notes speculate on Allied plans to back Finland and a possible wider war involving Russia on Germany's side. Middle East moves are anticipated, with Turkey's stance under discussion. French press links Italian policy to closer German ties as Finns defend Viipuri positions amid stubborn defense.
Australian Associated Press reports Velopments in Northern Europe and the Middle East may alter the war outlook within days. Finland’s crisis grows as Allies weigh arms and bases while Turkey seeks to avoid a broader war and Russia alliance shifts loom in the Caucasus and beyond.
Russians push on Karelian Isthmus as Finns defend Viipuri with reinforcements and air raids. Finland reports repulsed advances near Lake Ladoga and Kuhmo while downing planes. Roosevelt rumor denied. Major Kermit Roosevelt linked to Finnish volunteer leadership. Hungarian volunteers head to Finland with Canadian arrivals confirmed.
In Sydney workers remain at work while talks proceed on a general stoppage. Aggregate meetings will decide whether to endorse or reject leaders advice to halt coal production. Proposals calling for a 40 hour week expired without owner action, and northern NSW fields may influence the outcome by voting against the leaders.
Federal Attorney General WM Hughes says the government could do more to prevent a strike. No conferences held yet as parties remain stubborn, though hope persists for saner counsel. Industries would be affected, potentially delaying war efforts. railways and gas reserves may only last weeks. Paris and Rome report shifts in France Italy Germany ties. Italian German cultural committee proposes stronger ties through education and media to diffuse wider information.
London reports that expressions of political opinion appear in the French press as borders are removed by censorship. The development is tied to an emerging understanding between Italy and Germany, signaling shifting attitudes and alliances.
Dr Clodius of the German Foreign Office has postponed his Bucharest visit planned for this week. The delay is seen as allowing Romania to study Germany’s offer of a frontier guarantee in exchange for a large export increase of oil and wheat. Acceptance would push Romania to abandon general mobilisation as Allies-Romania relations worsen.
Report details a legal case involving claims of forged death certificates and misrepresented medical credentials linked to claimed ownership of pears and apples. The proceedings touch on inquiries into the authenticity of qualifications, the registration status of the accused, and possible identity confusion with another practitioner. A adjournment was granted as evidence and expert testimony are considered.
Wheat prices hold firm in Adelaide with trucks to mills at 4/0 and 4/2 to retailers. US wheat options rise in Winnipeg and Chicago, while London Baltic quotes list Manitoba and Argentine futures. London tin climbs with firmer silver, price moves shown for spot and forward markets.
Prime Minister Menzies announced a Thursday aircraft production commission to speed local manufacture and maintenance of air force craft. The body will control propulsion engines crews and access spares and curb profits, with J W Chipp and other officials named to staff and oversee the operation.
The Prime Minister outlined Australia’s role in the empire air scheme detailing a front-line force rise from 212 to 1454, nearly matching Britain's 1934 level. By March 1943 Australia aims to recruit 57,473 air personnel with 28,500 in training and to source 1,728 aircraft with Britain supplying 1,160 and Australia 568.
A. A. Pearce celebrated his eighty fourth birthday with friends at Pirie trotting last night jokingly calling it his twenty first. Visitors included J. M. Weaver secretary Hoban Trotting Club B Tatlow and W Ryan Tasmanian breeders M D Kenny registrar South Australian Trotting League. Also noted: W M Nairn Perth MP traveled eastbound on the trans Australian train. Eugen Jorgensen Norwegian dealer discharged from Poe Hospital. R Plenty of Hundreds of Nuppperby admitted to Pirie Hospital medical ward. M M B Middleton of Crosby Mann Co expected back from visit to the city. W G Harris United Engineers Ltd en route Singapore to Sydney. Mrs R Memmen Monique, Adelide visiting mother Mrs J S Hocking Risdon Park. Mrs C Mehrsheim Main Road Solomontown west passenger on a Camp trip with short leave. F A Weltch Pirie West admitted to women’s medical ward at Pirie Hospital.
Melbourne reports a suggestion that America may grant Britain or Australia a loan fund for general trading needs to channel proceeds from Empire goods away from war purchases. The proposal, raised by J. Ewing of the Associated Banks, considers American guarantees to support ordinary government expenditures and ship payments, with debate on feasibility and timing.
The High Court today dismissed Dr Alfred Stitter's motion for special leave to appeal an Queensland Supreme Court Full Court ruling. Stitter, a graduate in international law, claimed to be a legally qualified mental practitioner and faced questions over whether medi-psychology falls within medical services. He maintained rooms in Brisbane offering treatment for mental abnormal diseases.
A catalog list of men and women wear and fabrics with prices and sale terms. Includes brown model frocks, black suits, hosiery, handbags, bembergs, ready made sheets and lace, breakfast fabrics, pillow slips, shirts, chukka shirts, sleepwear, and glass water sets. Limited stock and early purchase urged.
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