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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1941
Page
1
Prime Minister states Bulgaria will honor Axis treaty terms, confirming alignment with Romania’s agreed conditions. government asserts pledge to uphold pacts and cooperate on shared strategic goals across the region.
Reports from London describe a virtual Greek ultimatum amid Bulgaria’s rapid German-backed advance into Sofia. France contemplates conciliatory moves on the Thailand Indo China dispute as Japan presses a settlement plan and increases forces in Tonkin.
London reports that Turkey is continuing mobilization. A severed telephone link between Sofia and Varna, the Black Sea port 150 miles away, hampers communications as the situation unfolds.
London report notes changes in army command structure as Japan reorganizes its top brass. The dispatch cites shifts at senior levels and potential impacts on strategic posture amid ongoing regional tensions.
Mr E J Cotton of Senate Road Pirie West discharged from Pirie Hospital ward remains until week’s end. Mr Knibbs Pirie West admitted to Pirie Hospital medical ward. Mr R J Murdoch Pirie West admitted after illness in street. Week-end visitors included Premier T Playford Lieut Col W F J McCann and E Millhouse RS and S LLA vice presidents plus C Gillham. Arthur J Tsiros son of J and Mrs Tsiros Gertrude Street lacerated right thumb at pressing machine and returning to Pirie Hospital. Norman Chinner Adelaide organist and choirmaster Pirie Street Methodist Church deputy conductor for ABC wireless chorus. Doug Cunningham son of L and Mrs Cunningham Alpha ter race hospitalised improving from rheumatic fever.
Premier T Playford told Mid North returned soldiers that small scale munition work has begun in Pirie and that more is hoped soon. D Yates noted the Smelters’ general superintendent’s expectation of increased production. He contrasted past war shortages with the current need to supply rifles, equipment, and transport for Australia’s defence, stressing the obligation to equip and maintain forces locally and for allies.
Rain began on Saturday morning and persisted as a drizzle until near noon. Afternoon clearing allowed sports to proceed, with night activities continuing. The Auroral display at the start of March appeared late, adding a rare meteor phenomenon to the weekend conditions.
A one day fund drive in Pirie streets by YMCA War Work Committee and five local organizations raised £45. Badges sold and open air music promoted the effort with BLAS Excelsior Band opening the proceedings and a later open air concert in Alexander Street. Volunteers from Fighting Forces Comforts Fund CWA Emergency War Work Circle Citizens Soldiers Reception Committee Red Cross and YMCA War Work collected, with named contributors listed.
In West Melbourne Stadium a hostile crowd booed Sydney official Joe Wallis as Micky Miller of New South Wales won on points over Billy Ramsbury of Victoria in a featherweight title fight. Riotous reactions followed Miller’s controversial win.
Yesterday recording shows maximum 61 and 63.4 for 24 hours ended 8.30 am and Saturday 80.4 with 66.4 at 8.30 am. The southern sky displayed four bright glow streamers 20 to 25 degrees, sometimes lone or in groups, moving from southeast to southwest. Light rain fell again yesterday and showers continued into the night.
Fragmented OCR item references Red Cross appeal and rising fatalities with numbers 47 and 210 in unclear context. Mentions M72 and Wo Makers and a fatal tally to date. Readable facts are limited. summary highlights a relief effort amid ongoing losses.
Canberra Sunday reports a halfpenny rise in two ounce tobacco packs effective Monday, explained by prices commissioner Prof D B Copland. Premier notes South Australia accelerated defence work by funding a Islington munition annex, training 23 of 250 needed, and supplying parts locally. Figures praise Islington’s output. Pirie and Mount Gambier cited for future munition needs and V D C support.
An odd fragment notes a Sunday appeal to King Boris and mentions delays in communications between Sota and tendon. Government circles say the British Minister will use discretion in negotiations and that Eudgari will decide the timing.
Reports from Yugoslavia state German troops entered Sofia and occupied positions while bombers patrolled the capital and a city blackout occurred at night. Bulgaria’s Parliament to meet in secret. Rome cites possible Bulgarian participation to oust Britain. Belgrade reports Bulgaria aims to stay neutral amid Nazi pressure. Two German bombers operated over the region yesterday with one forced down.
The Porte and District Trotting Club reports that totalisator and gate staffs donated their fees for patriotic causes. Each totalisator staff member gave £7 to the Country Women's Association War Work Circle and Army Nurses' Fund, with £105 and £315 forfeited by totalisator and gate staff respectively. Names of contributing staff include J Porter and S A Allan among others.
The motorship Moonta on its weekly gulf ports run will arrive in Pirie early this morning with 35 passengers. Names include A McCullough Hayden Davies L Wingrove W Park J B Taylor M Jarrett A E Ochme E J Clark W Richards J Snell J Le Stevens E W Dawes W G Goodchild E Walsh G H Goodchild W H Triscot H P Sheppard M P Shepperd Master Clark and accompanying Misses S Sisson P W Guster M Jenkins D Clark E Long S Dawson J Ralston K Keegan N Byre.
T Playford, Digger Premier of South Australia, attended the thirteenth annual Mild Northern sub branches reunion of the Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League at Memorial Hall. Delegates praised the Volunteer Defence Corps and urged central control of the Comforts Fund. discussions highlighted loyalty to fallen comrades and the league's role in aiding veterans across the region.
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