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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
1
Sydney report states that blood type of each Second A.L.F. member will be logged in pay books and on Identity discs to speed blood transfusions for wounded.
Melbourne reports that Australian unity in the war effort is expected to be addressed by Federal Parliamentary Labour Leader Mr Curtin in a short wave broadcast to Europe next Sunday night. The address aims to answer Nazi propaganda claims about party divisions.
The day saw Finns capture rifles and prisoners while destroying two tanks. Russian air and naval forces claimed 42 shoot downs of 23 planes as waves of 40 to 50 planes bombarded the Finnish city, with the Big Bertha artillery hammering from 25 miles. Finnish headquarters report Russian advances checked near Kuoajargi, with 5000 Russian losses in ten days as Moscow reports high casualty figures and logistic troubles.
Stig announced that for the first time since 1918, Hitler crossed the French frontier on Sunday near Saarbrucken and toured the Epichern Heights recaptured weeks ago. He paled through trenches to inspect front line emplacements and view possible positions from the heights.
A German U-boat torpedoed the steamship Stanholm of 2473 tons off the west coast of England on Christmas morning. Fourteen crewmen are missing and presumed drowned.
AIF members traveling from several states to Melbourne by train stopped at Moss Vale where a refreshment bar was found. Police were summoned to restore order as troops allegedly helped themselves to beer and spirits after the train halted.
Australian airmen in England receive a civic welcome at a port as the first Royal Australian Air Force squadron arrives. They will train further in Britain before active service, attach to an RAF squadron, and retain Australian identity amid praise from British officials and a Times commentary.
The text notes a sizeable reduction planned for next year in the ordinary State works programme due to defence needs. It says the matter will be discussed by the Loan Council before the end of the financial year.
Bergan reports the steamer Carl Honckel sank after striking a mine near Mars on December 21. A total of 86 crew members from both ships were drowned in the disaster.
A 14 year old Wellington lad, Leslie Powyer, was injured at The Shallows on Macquarie River when a river swing gave way. He dived into shallow water, struck, and fractured his neck. he was taken by ambulance to Wellington District Hospital. Parents are warned about the dangerous swing as river levels rise.
A long list of donations received for the Wellington Second AIF Comforts Fund as published in the Timer. Names and amounts include N G Broderlin 31, Spencer Maddrell 1, T T Maurice 5, Harry Ling 10, Rev Father J P Kelly 10/6, D Clark 1, H S Johnston 1, A S Kitch 1 1, Tremain 10, Potts 1, Killen 1, Bond 1, Flag Store 1 1, Veech and Co 5, Chinnocks 1, Watt 1, Morley 1, O’Beckett 1, W O’Beckett 1, Rich 10, Lowe 5, Digger and Diggeress Stephenson 2, R A B Davidson 10, L Askham 1, A Job 10, A Barton 1, Fred Giddings 10, Claude McLeod 10, C S Holland 1, O'Brien Bros 22, N C Althofer 10/6, G G Halligan 1, A E Robertson 10, Mra M V Bernscom 2 2, J S Quirk 1 1, N Sarum venr 10, S A Shineberg 5, Anonymous 10, Dr W W Savage 1 1, L B Weston 1 1, W D Tait 10, A M a Becket 1 1, E Smith 6, W Cock
There is always a chance of striking a hidden log or snag in rivers and swimmers should be careful when diving from any height to avoid injuries or accidents.
Charles Carroll aged 40, a tele graph lineman, fought off two shark attacks while swimming at a popular bathing resort near Cabramatta Creek yesterday afternoon. He escaped with a large wound on the inside of his left leg above the knee.
Harry Mack aged 43 and his son Alan James Mack 18 drowned when their boat capsized at Andar oon's Inlet as no one hauled the anchor. Four rescue efforts failed.
Fragmentary list shows several individuals with small sums in pounds shillings pence notation including Mr E E Martin Mr R C B Barton Mr A L Lane and others totaling £85 3s 6d. The text resembles a ledger closing or distribution entry with monetary amounts attached to names.
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