THE BLOCKADES

Grey River Argus, 17 January 1940, Page 7

THE BLOCKADES

TRAWLERS BOMBED In North Sea [Aust. & N.Z. Cable Assn.] LONDON, January 13Watchers from a lightship x'Vho reached the east coast described how a German plane bombed arid mach-ine-gunned a home Ward bound trawler, sinking her, with the Joss of ail hands. ; Her identity' is unascertainable, pending a roll, call of trawlers. The plane attacked the . lightship, but a lifeboat rescued the 1 crew. The master and eight members oi the crew of the trawler William Ivery landed at a Scottish port, after a bomb attack in-the North Sea.,

Dutch Cargo Vessel SUNK BY U-BOAT. WHEN SAILING TO AFRICA (Received January 16, 9.30 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, January 15. A U-boat, after boarding the vessel and examining her cargo, torpoed and sank the “Arendskerk." She was laden with piece goods, and bound for Africa. The sinking occurred in the Bay of Biscay. The ship Federa saved sixty members of the ctew of the Arendskerk and two passengers, who will be landed at Lisbon. The Dutch .Minister at Lisbon is inquiringbefore taking action. The incident has creatdd indignation throughout Holland..

U-Boat Bombed BY BRITISH PLANE. (Received January 16, 11-5 p.m.). LONDON, January 16. Sighting a U-boat in the North Sea, an Air Force coastal command plane dived, at the same time releasing a salvo of bombs on the submarine. The submarine immediately crash dived, but when the disturbance caused by the bursting, of the bombs had subsided, there was a greasy patch extending for 40 vards, surrounded by masses of bubbles. It spread over* the sea. The plane cruised round for some time, but no further sign of th. U-boat was seen. FOOD RATIONING IN BRITAIN. [British Official Wireless.] RUGBY, January 15After the experience of one ween, of the schemes for the rationing oi butter, bacon, and sugar—the omy foods yet subject to rationing in Britain—it is stated authoritatively that the machinery is working smoothly and well. There has been rq. shortage anywhere in the distribution of Rationed commodities.

Australian Shipping BRITISH COMMANDEER. MELBOURNE, January 16. The Commonwealth Government has appointed a committee to direct shipping activities between Australia and Britain.' The decision is the sequel to' the decision of the British Government to requisition all sh'.'pping. The committee will run ships ori behalf Of the British Government, but the management and general running of the services will remain with the shipping organisations.