26 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1940
Page
1
In Norway German air raids strike open towns including hospitals and churches. The Norwegians trap and force surrender of a large German force in the Narvik area while Allied pincer moves advance toward Trondheim. Oslo fighting begins as operations press southward.
Fragmentary OCR note references Canefera Protas and Beasley in political circles, mentioning elections and possible approvals. There is unclear text about Shar, Medd, and national implications, with scattered names and a tentative timeline around July. The source is highly garbled.
Friday at Broken Hill Alwyn McLean 40 and James Craft 35, miners at South Imine, were killed yesterday when trapped by a sudden fall while working in siepe.
Sydney reports the Howard Prison Reform League's Hosenberg plans a second hunger strike to protest rising deaths by own action. He aimed to live on lemon juice until the government notes or he collapses, threatening hospital admission.
Remarks from 7 Decker Administrator and the Lord Mayor discuss country contributions to the war fund. Alderman Foohataway says rural districts profited by wartime lessons and formed local funds to aid returned soldiers. The article notes Grafton and surrounding areas faced varied funding needs and local committees aimed to expend money for regional benefits.
The forecast for the next 24 hours reports further rain in southern and eastern parts including the north east with possible thunder. Misty conditions in south eastern districts, mainly fine in the north west, and a general coolness. coastal winds become squally with some heavy fog in the north east.
In the House of Commons the Minister for Information was asked about a purported new wireless station said to be run by the BBC. The minister stated it was a German station operating near London and it would be very difficult to take action.
Reports from London note ongoing Balkan diplomatic activity and French Premier Reynaud expressing France's wish for friendly ties with Italy. Germany pursues Rumania talks while Hungarian minister travels to Britain. Swiss blackouts and Belgian government resignation add to regional tension as neutrality debates flare in Washington.
The Minister for Industry Mr Hughes warned last night the coal strike might crumble at any moment and urged miners to return to work. He cited instability in the strike and criticized the leaders’ bombastic utterances during Paris week as symptomatic of collapse. Reports claimed a move to seek deregistration of unions including the Amalgamated Union and Federated Enginemen and Firemen’s Association. A vital meeting of the combined mining unions with the Federal Labour leader and ACT officials was set today to consider Mr Menies ultimatum that the government would act if miners stayed off work.
Wheat quotations show no change as traders assess bulk lots and parcel prices. Market activity remains limited with milling interests cautious on volume and delivery terms.
Markets in Sydney feature a miscellany of produce including potatoes onions millet and butter with varied pricing listed in terse shorthand. The fragment notes street stalls and fee mentions suggesting a bustling roving market scene with buyers and sellers navigating day prices.
The Alexandria Sydney market lists sailing prices for various grains and lucerne with noted ranges. Wheat prices show 4.3 to 89, lucerne at 6. Omten and other items appear with 3/3 to 4 and 49 to 8 ranges.
Frightful crash on a waterlogged roadside in Campbell Town leaves three dead and two hurt, one critically. Victims named Oriel May Lyons Mitni Foch Byes and Teret Thompson among the dead. another passenger injured as the car ploughs through water and hits a tramway standard.
Fragmentary clipping notes price themes in Sydney markets with references to tin and related metals. The wobbly text hints at price levels, market mood, and possible trading activity but lacks clear figures or dates.
Sydney Friday reports the Petrol Station Association plans to petition the Federal Government for a warning that hoarded petrol would not excuse any duties. Secretary W. Gregory states the issue is widespread and timeliness is needed as existing duties may be impossible to enforce. He notes legal action could hit stockholders and that owners of buildings storing petrol illegally are aware their petrol stakes may be invalidated.
Newcastle draw results list numbers and names including J Gould and C Rotussen with addresses in Leichhardt and Sydney. The document outlines multiple prize precursors and indicates the next draw number 677 will occur later.
A fracas broke out at the Bavoy Chub yo oriight in Sydney between soldiers and Greeks on the stairway. Police intervened after a delay, and several soldiers were attracted to the scene.
A woman was robbed at a Daceyville shop last night by two youths who held a revolver to her. They rifled the till and took tobacco before fleeing. one youth threatened to shoot if pursued. Only a small amount of money and tobacco were taken.
Sydney report denies charges by the Australian Democratic Front that the General Post Office in Sydney is honeycombed with Communists. Federal President and the W.S.W. Secretary of the Postal Electricians’ Union defend the Post Office’s integrity, calling the allegations unfounded and inflammatory.
Perth preacher Father Cahill likened birth prevention and divorce to assassins. He warned that permitting birth control grows evil and virile hatred. claimed nations that adopted such practices perish. He tied this to a broader religious moral stance.
Detectives investigate a telephone claim that Lucy Brown-Craig, 20, missing for a fortnight, is dead and buried. Police will not accept the report until a thorough inquiry is completed. The caller provided the information to the cl to-day in Sydney.
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