British Fleet Sweeps Mediterranean as Italian Navy Retracts
British forces conduct a Mediterranean sweep as German forces sink two Italian destroyers. The Italian navy hurries back to port while Allied ships pursue operations in the region.
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1940
Page
1
British Bombard Italian Positions in Mediterranean Raid
British aircraft swept across the Mediterranean destroying Italian positions with no casualties. An Italian naval force retreated to port while British warships waited two days for action. Two British destroyers were sunk and another damaged. England faced night air raids with several fatalities, including discharged patients in a Kent hospital. British planes struck Germany and reached the Baltic damaging a synthetic oil plant. African station bases also suffered destructive attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
England
Kent
British Action Off Scarpanto In Mediterranean Bombardment
British and Australian forces conducted a six day operation in the Eastern Mediterranean against Italian ships and bases around Scarpanto. Sydney provided bombardment support on Scarpanto while HMAS and Royal Navy units attacked airfields and naval targets. several enemy ships were damaged and a number of planes were shot down with no reported British casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
Loxdac
Mediterranean
Admiralty
HMAS
Sydney
Daily Mail
Alexandria
WMS
Orion
Scarpanto
London Attacked by Night Operations Across England
A Friday report describes German night raids across England with hazardous devices dropping in London and Kent. A London rail station was struck briefly disrupting service, a hospital in Kent suffered fatalities and injuries, banks started fires and houses were demolished in several towns, and railway stations were damaged in the north west while rural areas in the north east received many devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kent
Aieas Inn
Bombing Raid Reaches Baltic Oil Plant Near Stettin
British air offensive extends deep into Germany and occupied Baltic region with a 1200 mile mission. RAF fighters flared signals as bombers struck a synthetic oil plant at Politz near Stettin, facing heavy anti aircraft fire and formidable resistance over a two hour raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimbuttel
Stettin
Polite
The
Oder
Two Destroyers Sunk by U-boats in Baltic Theatre
Fragmented wartime note reports British destroyers Lahihoe and Nase sunk by German U-boats, with claims that several other destroyers were lost in recent action. It adds figures of ships sunk and tonnage, including armed merchantmen, and mentions a tanker total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandar
Ridlus
Annnralty
Tuf
Lahihoe
Tsk
Lester Hapresy
Mamayer
Init
Gormar
Annames Revpress
Fisk
Ilvanhoe
Ueboats
AO Stockholne Despatch
Ilimarine
Three Die In Melbourne Aircraft Crash Near Wages
Three air force personnel were killed when their trainer aircraft crashed near Wagen at about 2:30 pm. The dead are Flying Officer John Francis Burban Weston 29 of Merentweed Conri Rew Weng Reed, Leading Aircraftman James Oliver Boriam 19 of Mowell Street West Brisbane, and Panors A. The accident occurred while the trainer, with Weston as instructor and two pupils aboard, was returning to Wagen. Bodies were recovered at the crash site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
John Francis Burban Weston
Amowattman James ‘Oliver Boriam
Singte
Mowell Street
West
Brisbane
Wentull
Fia
Mie
Wagen
Maperimental
Remounts Fur Army Amid Transport Turmoil
A chaotic report notes remounts for the army amid widespread transport delays. Mintia and Victoria feature in the dispatch as authorities scramble to move units and supplies. The piece mentions Us War officials and several camps in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meluulise
Mintia
Victoria
North Atlantic defense discussed with Canada and Bermuda base plans
The report notes concern for North Atlantic coast defense and possible transfer of several hundred old tanks to Canada for training. USS St. Louis arrived at Hamilton Bermuda with air and naval experts for talks with British authorities on bases. The Soviet press claims high prices for destroyers bought by Britain and the United States contemplates Pacific base gains near Galapagos and Cocos Islands while denying netural leasing talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic
Amy
Washington
Canada
USS
St. Louis
Hamilton
Bermuda
of States
Cocos Islands
Pacific
South America
Panama Canal
Netral
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Attacks on Italian Bases Across North Africa
RAF raids struck Taian aero dromes in Eastern Libya with bombs hitting ground targets. A Derna blaze continued after an aerodrome raid. Tobruk El Misi losses reported. two planes believed destroyed. El Gazala damaged. Aish station and camp hit in East Africa. South African crews claimed three enemy planes destroyed. one bomber failed to return. Cairo said raiders tried Aden but no damage. interceptions and hits observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twi
Dedutra
Marita
Hahn
Duitlinggs
Labhel
Usken
Contoy
Briish
Ene
North Africa
Cairo
RAF
Taian
Libya
Derna
Tobruk
el Misi
el Gazala
Ako
Aish
Malian
Piecework Strike Settled at Ricurts & Sem Lid
Workers return to duties Monday after a conference between Bowen Undutieal Registrar and the United Trades and Labor Council with employers. The agreement suspends piecework and allows immediate return if the Arbitration Court investigates the company's proposals. About 300 workers attended. mood was positive with cheers as the suspension of new work was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricurts & Sem
Wks
Bowen
Ulimates Comite
Univas Trades and Labor Council
Wis
Ion Sae
Bickmis
Nxt
Trades Hall
Temperature Extremes Recorded Yesterday
The maximum reading reached 152 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ending at 8 30 am was 46 degrees.
Destruction of Destroyers Sailed for Canada Britain
Washington Friday reports say destroyers from the United States have sailed to a Canadian port for handover to Britain. Eight more prepare to sail as details of a U S Canadian defence operation are released by Ki Guardia a member of the Defence Board. Large shipments of supply stock are moving across the border and the U S will establish two bases in Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Britain
Ki Guardia
U.s.-Canadian Defence Board
Newfoundland
Defence Board
French Ordered From Own Coast Amid Extensive Air Raids
London reports a major British raid over France as French defenses allegedly attempt to block and misdirect air forces. The bombardment targets northern coastal ports and inland routes, with waves of bombers striking from the English Channel and causing widespread explosions along the southwest coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alate
Jy Donlozar
Eline Anil
Ligiat
Lusnnel
Brileir
Puth-West
Eagind
Red Cross Appeal Totals Reported by Recorder Office
Red Cross fund appeal reaches £17 4s 3d after a picture evening. Proceeds allocated 13 each to Pirie and Nuron Red Cross. The total raised appears to be £1588 8d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Pirie District Notes On Visits And Hospital Updates
Local items recount visitors to Pirie from Adelaide and Whyalla, notes on hospital patients at Pirie Hospital, and progress reports including Mr. and Mrs. Smerdon and family, Mr. Richards arrival, and Mr. Till and Mr. Blackman in medical wards. Mentions of social calls, theatre figures, and a few hospital photo moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr. Smerdon
Adelaide
Pirie
Smerdon
Ohe Lime
Cooee Theatre
Piriestts
Molly Bell
Jack Bell
W. Till
Geddes Road
Solomiontown
Pirie Hospital
P. Simonds
Terrace
Pirie West
Wlidas
Whyalla
Kleeman
E Peters
Klen Iret Pine
Wedical
Alla
Kensington
John S. Berun
H. Quin
Gail
Royal Australian Aly Forums
Fitter-Armorer
Smelters
Juserdi
F. R. Adams Hforeman
Aachine Shop
War Prisoners Arrive in Australia From England
In Sydney a large batch of German and Italian prisoners of war and internees from England arrived today after a perilous voyage. They were moved by guarded trains to a country center under Australian troops. Col. Scuit, commander of the troops, described the voyage and answered questions about riots and an alleged drowning among youths during the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
England
Sid Col. Scuit
Australia
Sunlder
King Carol Abdicates Rumania Throne. Michael Succeeds Him
King Carol abdicates at 5 am in favor of his son Prince Michael who takes oath later. Bucharest sees major loyalty parade with thousands carrying flags and photos. Riots and police use gas bombs and bayonets as unrest follows. General Antonescu pledges a new national programme aligning with the Austro powers, while Transylvania shifts toward Hungarian control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
London
Carol of Rumania
Prince Michael
Bucharest
Michael
Carol
Berlin Westage
Switzerland
Troslin
Nally
Sudrops
Themen
Aurdiy Links
Asivide
Admiral Hortug
Negent
Hungary
Urcom
oOejuls
Ted
Rumanian
Sato Mare
Budapest
Transylvania
Rumanks Bas
Wradea
Conte
Tn Mumania
Antonescu
Steyt
Len Antoawred
Assur
Rumania
Aevordine
Rome
Gurol
Hogal Court
Two Women Burned to Death in Sydney Factory Fire
In Sydney a devastating fire at Waterfordbeth factory claimed the lives of two sisters, SELLE MELLETT age 80 and others as flames engulfed the building. Neighbors heard their screams as the blaze spread rapidly, trapping workers inside before the factory was consumed within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ie Trat Averaston
Sub-Standard Homes Plans For Improvement
Adelaide reports next week a bill to improve substandard housing. Premier Playford will introduce legislation to loosen rents for low income tenants and regulate rentals in the metropolitan area. The Building Acts committee report on substandard homes will be tabled, with amendments to the Housing Trust Act to extend its operations nationwide. Opposition questions focus on lending to tenants and government assistance for home purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
T. Playford
Seans
Bar Aiph
MUP
Adelaide City
Richards
Weling
UWE Ays
Aleharin
Ie Bank
Mettiellen
Assuailly
Tuemby
Nausing Treat
Whyalla
Adelaide public servants tied to race fixing fraud
In Adelaide Police Court two men alleged to be public servants faced charges of conspiring to fix races. They showed a hypodermic syringe, phials, powders, a hare ball and a so‑called battery to persuade a man to stake £5 on a horse, claiming they could square jockeys. They obtained £3 from Dahl and were arrested yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Dahl
Melbourne
India
Band Galt
Bork
Scobly
Dal
Sievencarten
Scoble
Mlasenzarten
sMilas
Mngarten
Port Adelaide
Tamt
Rosengarten
TL Ua
Bond
Basic Wage Case Adjourned in Melbourne Full Arbitration Court
The hearing of the base wage case by the Full Arbitration Court was adjourned for at least three days due to illness of Chief Judge Deeby. Judge Piper announced the delay and noted Sir George Heabey's emolument had improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Deeby
Piper
George Heabey
Bankrupt To El Week Bankrupt To El Week
An order by consent for twelve pounds for Pascoe's estate as creditor's petition to be heard on July 1. Details unclear from readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Pascoe
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Germany
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House of Cus
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Onl
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Sieed
Reuters
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Wade
Emmy
Mediterranea
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Marien
Culuta
AL Colate
Vestroyell
HALAS
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Seuin
Scarpanta
Neal
Markiyalu
Brinsichipe
LV Boru
Balkans
Syria
Iclands
Vy Aegedn
Dan Yesturdas
Royal, Air Force
Politz
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Srettin
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WMH
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Lergengen
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Aleecu
Empire
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Ineutine
Hotaanine
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Red Cross Appeal
SR Whitton
Kalooelic
Boulder
Tellowe
Miss Eines
Rainer Street
Solomontown
Pinte Hospital
Mesis
Davis
Dolling
Eyre Peninsula
Sammestown
B.S. Richards
Suite
Crystal Brook
Central Hotel
W. AG. Blackman
Florence Steel
Pirice Hospital
Baker
Pasengers
Adelanle
Whyalls
Ung
Lc! Moody
Gaines
Ahwayad
Whyalla Mir
Vileited
Wink
etRnte
Manin Fochirine Caupuny
Water Foodbeth
Butt
Dereane
Selle Mellett
Ham
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Clair Bellett
Lewisham
Mannain
Anvy Dabarer
Yours
Sievat
Hemet
Werk
Nebsom Sire
Manni
Willen
Muirhead
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