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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
6
In a Hotlingen salon a barber named Ladwin allegedly used the phrase next like Hitler's before a haircut. The barber defended his remark, while the client and others reacted with shock as the procedure continued. The proprietor commented on the incident and its impact on business and public perception.
A former War Minister, Belisha, newly joins the staff of the weekly News of the World. Flo will write war commentaries, while other noted figures are mentioned in relation to wartime coverage and editorial roles.
A long sermon from From the Pulpit Presbyterian Church discusses God’s presence as rest, the loneliness of the desert, Moses’ leadership, and the shifting of divine favor. It reflects on companionship, duty, and the tension between divine intimacy and communal failure.
Reporters say the Ajax sustained a scratched pilot and splinter damage from the Admiral Graf Spee clash. The aftermast top was damaged and the turret later out of action, with Watson testifying he shouted memmages before the turret fire. A sailor praised German gunnery but blamed British carse and predicted a different outcome if Graf Spee had faced a crowed.
The article touts a new Australian monthly titled Digest of Digests. It claims the publication offers a unique selection of renowned magazine excerpts, promising a fresh, never before seen concept in digest form. It notes the first issue is a review copy and features varied content.
A writer in a recent issue analyzes bomber accuracy at 200 miles per hour. He estimates a large target about 458 feet wide requires bombs to be released every 0.1 seconds to hit a moving destroyer group. His method uses feet per second and target diameter to compute a hit probability of about 62.
Fragmentary meditation traces Moses seeking God at the Tent of Meeting beyond the camp, with God promising His presence and rest. The piece extols bold faith, divine favor, and moments of intercession, contrasting fear and loneliness with spiritual reassurance.
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