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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
8
Overseas exports from Queensland jumped 124 percent to a record level for the year ended June 30. Outputs rose due to better seasonal conditions and higher British contract prices. Sugar exports increased by £2,000,000, wool added over £1,000,000, while some dairy exports fell.
Revenue from wool boosted national income, with exports of lamb and mutton also strong. Australian post and fabric production expanded for the war effort. Federal Treasurer Spender approves war savings stamps to be sold at all post offices with 22 spaces on each card. Cards redeemable at banks or post offices for war savings certificates.
An official air force statement emphasizes the essential part ground personnel play in air power. It argues air supremacy relies on adequate aircraft and crews, strong morale, sustained production, and skilled ground support from fitters, riggers, armourers, and electricians who inspect and repair aircraft after combat. The piece notes the dramatic, trusted role of air crews and the enduring tradition of the empire's air forces.
A curious Melbourne auction tale centers on James Tyson who, arriving from New South Wales, bids £45,000 in cash for Temple Station, a sale value uncertain. After job-seeking in St Kilda for four weeks, he pressures the auctioneer as the hammer hovers, drawing astonished attention from the crowd.
Community donations pour in from many classes as Malaya war fund contributions top 2 508 000 dollars for purchasing embers for the Royal Air Force. A Singapore-bound messenger sent 2 000 dollars with a note of thanks to Churchill and the French.
Ambassador in London says Frenchmen could strengthen the struggle with Germany and Italy joining Britain. In Kuala Lumpur the French offered service to the British government and in Singapore the French community sent a delegation to pledge support for continuing the war.
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