28 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
1
A BBC comment notes RAF flights over Germany and Baltic ports on Monday without opposition from anti aircraft guns or Messerschmitts. Leaflets were dropped on Berlin streets and thousands in outer suburbs. Casualties and enemy losses are cited, with two German bombers shot down off England.
Confused wartime dispatch notes a war loan issuance planned for Friday. Mentions Palestine and allied forces, with references to treasurer and public sale, but text is garbled and lacks clear facts. The item reads as a brief notice of financial mobilization connected to wartime effort, with uncertain local specifics.
Special envoy Mr Welles held a lengthy discussion in Rome with British Ambassador Sir Percy Lorriane, on a day of intense diplomacy. The talks also involved the foreign minister and other aides, continuing far beyond expected, with several notes of mutual assurances.
Federal agencies aid Milbourne Sidney and Perth medical facilities. Minister Terria Seri stated that Saturday the balance of military hospital policy and progress were discussed by officials, outlining next steps and funding plans.
The article notes a plan to solve the shortage of spare capacity to carry Australian products to Britain. A schedule is being drawn up to ensure a steady flow of vital exports, including wine and other goods, as the solution comes into view.
Commissioner for Railways Mr Hartigan and Australian Railways officials discussed grievances of metropolitan shunters and porters that sparked a regulation strike. Hartigan stressed no victimisation and opposed threats while promising investigations into political or industrial positions of members.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions hospitals, health minister, and agencies tied to lottery tickets. The readable items reference postal aid, ambulance services, and state actions, with unclear names or dates. The garbled text limits precise facts but suggests government agencies supervising or regulating lottery ticket sales and related postal or health administration.
General meteorology notes indicate rain prospects improving for New South Wales with clouds overhead and heavy showers in the north east. The state saw dull overcast conditions in many areas, while lighter showers and unsettled weather were reported in the south and coastal regions.
The death has occurred at Samari of Sir Muberi Murray former Lieutenant-Governor of Papua. Born in Sydney in 1861 he served in the South African War and held colonial administration roles.
Helsinki reports a withdrawal in the Petsamo area to a stronger line about sixty miles southwest. Both sides suffer heavy losses as Finns come under pressure near Vibore and Fort Bjorko area while Russians push on in the eastern low 41st region. The Finns claim gains including a Russian tank seizure.
A motor car driven by Robert Calton collided with a lorry driven by Cecil Hill last night near Der Why. Calton’s car swerved and struck a second car driven by Lacie Dares, a solicitor, injuring a shoulder. The impact damaged vehicles and drew attention from bystanders as authorities attended the scene.
A flawed OCR note reports the Housewifes Association pledging allegiance to a king and empire. It mentions a meeting, a future plan, and a committee structure, with references to authority and a civic action at an unidentified location. The text is garbled and hard to parse but centers on allegiance and organizational control.
Fragmented text reports a boy's death from a discharged shotgun at a location near a street and residence. Police and investigators are described, with mentions of possible suspects or witnesses and initial charges or detentions. The fragmentary copy lacks clear names, places, and a coherent timeline.
Federal Attorney General Mr Hughes told a Melbourne meeting that Australia would have no invasion fear while Britain remained undefeated in Europe. He asserted Australians would stand with Britain and warned that defeat of Germany could invite danger, likening it to Poland and Czechoslovakia.
In a Churchill statement yesterday the First Lord reported two U-boat sinkings in the last two days with one more likely lost. He noted Britain’s fleet focus on countering U boats and that the German surface ships faced pressure as Britains battleships could engage two Stags of the fleet. He also mentioned the Melon damaged but to be recommissioned soon and a 5,000 ton German merchant vessel captured.
A wavering general coal strike in Australia hinges on a decision by the Combined Mining Unions Central Committee after a day’s discussion of a nine minute proposal from the Federal General Manager Hughes. A walkout could extend across the mining industry if the committee approves action.
Incomplete archival text reports an Archbishop Kelly related event with prayers and schedule notes. The fragment mentions Sydney and Australia context, with unclear dates and missing details about the ceremony or participants.
Local weather notes show a midday forecast with likely storms in northern areas and warm, sultry conditions elsewhere. Northern regions may see thunderstorms, while coastal areas experience breezes and possible showers.
Sydney market note reports tin price movements with brief local context. No clear figures or full sentences due to OCR damage, but indicates currency warnings and market interest in tin trading. Readers are urged to watch for fuller figures in upcoming editions.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent event, names, or places to summarize into a valid newspaper card. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly present.
Market listing from Sussex Street shows various produce prices including potatoes, butter, cheese, honey, onions and millet with confusing OCR errors. While some figures resemble per ton prices, the text is fragmented converting to an incomplete snapshot of the day’s market rates.
Daily market quotes report from Alexandria and Sydney show grain prices for hay lucerne wheaten and related feeds with values listed in mixed figures. Observed entries include lucerne 464 to 7 and hay lucerne 53 with uncertain units or decimals in the OCR text.
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