25 Mar 1940
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1940
Page
1
J L Garvin argues victory hinges on air superiority as war planners weigh aircraft strength. British labor leaders condemn Russia while cooperative societies oppose a patched peace amid war pressures.
Bir J Le Garvin argues in The Observer that neither cavalry nor military action alone will end the war, calling for overwhelming air superiority. He notes cabinet reform proposals, and discusses Germany's aims to pressure Europe via the Balkans, the Black Sea, and diplomacy with Turkey to offset Allied power. Hungary’s premier visit to Rome signals opposition to Russian influence expansion.
A series of accidents in Pirie over the week-end led to five people being admitted to hospital. Injuries ranged in severity, with eye injuries to Errol Dunkley of Whyalla, head injuries to H. Thompson, and head and shock injuries to E. Jacobs of Wandearsh. a reinsman and his wife suffered burns during the incidents. A cyclist is also injured.
Australian Associated Press reports a Dartmoor Prison uprising on the eve of Easter 1916. Irish Republican Army convicts seized keys, released fliers, set fires, and gagged wards, causing heavy smoke as residents witnessed the blaze and prison staff fought the flames. Guards subdued leaders after the riot.
A blowlamp explosion at a residence on Allied Lane fatally injures a couple and sends others to hospital. Witnesses describe flames and a crowded scene as emergency crews respond to the incident. The husband was treated, while the wife remained in hospital described as in serious condition. Authorities investigate the cause.
A report from the Anglo French Purchasing Commission to American manufacturers says war experience demands modifications in military aircraft. It notes the French air force is using a new fighter that has outperformed the German Messerschmitt planes in several Western Front encounters.
London dispatches quote an official war communiqué saying the day on the western front was quiet with local artillery action. The German note claims intense fighting and air defense with reconnaissance planes over France, including a high altitude Messerschmitt downing a British fighter.
Scandinavian papers praise the Allied attack on the German merchant ship Heddernheim by a submarine in the Kattegat. They compare the British torpedoing to Nazi methods, noting the Germans were allowed to abandon ship before the torpedo. The coverage highlights daring submarine operations in patrol waters and hints at broader war-period sentiment.
Proprietor Lhonyswih of Sulomontuwa Billiards Saloon and North District cricket team member was injured in a midnight collision near Main rowile Solonomyowni. He was taken to Pirie Hospital in a stunned condition after being struck by several glass pieces. Mr Thornteon revived him. The bar’s barot said the takings were affected as the incident occurred on a busy night.
Reports detail a two vehicle crash on Balmoral Drive near West along Phat Haa. Keelys at AAD, Me Jacobs and Mr Barry travel companions, one driver hospitalized for observation after a head injury. others escaped serious harm. Damage described as crumpled fronts and twisted frames.
Senator McLeay calls for tighter import controls to protect the dollar in wartime Australia. He argues restrictions must sharpen secondary industries and safeguard currency by directing trade policy through the communal government.
Last year's singles champions G B Schwartz and M Schwartz remain undefeated as the North Western championship tennis carnival heads to conclusion. Ming Schwartz reaches the final. Davey and Joy win first doubles semi. Mixed doubles feature Bemen Schwartz and Brawn in a close contest. Junior girls crown decided. Ken Davey advances to final. final rounds promise extended play with many matches left.
The schedule lists numerous singles and doubles draws at Pirie Courts including Wehr versus Adam and Miller versus Casey in mixed events, multiple women’s and junior championships, and finals in men’s and mixed categories. Players such as Bessen, Schurz Bawden, Drummond, Hicks, Brine, Evans, and Zubrinich are named. attendance requested before 9:30 with committee notices for further arrangements.
A Whyalla man, Mr Dunkles, was struck in the left eye by a cricket ball during a game. Umpire and observers reported the ball deflected to the square, with the incident prompting medical attention and subsequent involvement of local authorities. The batsman, Watkin, later appeared shaken but recovered. he had previously served as wicketkeeper for the Solomontons.
Rev R Thomas bishop of Willochra broke a collarbone when his car overturned near Port Lincoln on Saturday. He was taken by a traveler to May where doctors found the injury mild. He later conducted Easter services.
A 12 year old boy, James Richards, was alone in the Mundiora house of F G Richards while his parents attended a dance. A kerosene lamp ignited a wireless cabinet, causing fumes and smoke, and the child was found unconscious when the parents returned several hours later. He was taken to Port Brough and underwent three hours of attempted resuscitation without success.
A partial outage hit the town for about nine minutes yesterday evening as a switch fault knocked out electricity. The blackout began around 6 47 p m and power was restored just before 7 p m.
A man and a woman, Van Wassil Helmsing aged 85 and Norah Helmsing aged 50, were found dead in a Nun sal om house on Saturday night. A nurse attending Mrs Helmsing found the bodies. Indications point to gas poisoning as the cause.
A list of attendees for a gulf trip fete includes Messrs Jeffery Mocking Tomlinson Robinson Shiell Carter Bishop Haynes Zerca Mullighan Sundberg Williams Whillas Brown McArdie Arnold Dwyer Shier Segerlind Fryar Shorwell Rowe with Mesdames Mortimer Prescott Tomlinson Durrant Robinson Short Arnold Haynes Dwyer Henderson Mallen Rowe and Misses Laws Mulls Bell Crouch Wright Jacobs Rusk Beerworth Kaye Ford Martin Martin Pirie. Miss Yeatman to join at Pirie.
A bulletin issued this afternoon states that Mr. Savage of New Zealand remains gravely ill with his condition much weaker, stirring the gravest anxiety about his prognosis and health.
An early morning report from The Thermometer discusses government policy and sector analyses. It notes investigations into shipbuilding, petrochemical values, and the impact on South Australia’s secondary industries. The piece references Sir Beisferick Stevwiit and officials in the Supls department as they consider supply positions for the Australian market.
Siushane Sunlay Miller and five crew clung to the keel of a skiff that disappeared during a North Queensland championship race off Townsville. A search plane joined the effort as the upturned craft floated in outer waters near Maylwell. Five crew members were hospitalized with shock and exhaustion after the incident as officials worked to locate the missing skiff Mercury.
A car halted by a railway embankment in Springwood was struck by a train after crossing a ridge. Three occupants escaped, including driver John Gibson of Canterbury and R Turner and his wife, with the car tumbling down the embankment after the collision. Only minor injuries reported.
Mrs Cahatati of Adelaide wes 2 cues and Mr aut Mrs R Stanley of Pavlich street, plus Easter visits by Mr and Mrs Griffiths. Hoss dusper of Seventh street treated as inmate at Royal Adelaide Hospital. L C White injured at Smelters first aid, Dimmitt MLC towed through Pie. R Marshall from Adelaide stayed with the Stanleys. Morpeth and wife left Wallaroo after a stay at Barrier Hotel. T Saito visiting Pirie staying at Royal Exchange Hotel.
Three people are believed dead after disappearing yesterday in Sydney. The bodies of Thelma May Wells, 31, and her two children Beverley Lormine, 5, are reported missing since the incident. Wells had been an inmate at a local asylum and had previously threatened self-harm.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.