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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
1
In a Commons address Prime Minister Churchill detailed the Dunkirk withdrawal, reporting 335000 British and French soldiers saved after fears only 20000 to 30000 could be rescued. He noted heavy Allied losses of equipment and 30000 casualties, with German losses greater.
Fragmented OCR reveals narrative on Leopold, Belgian surrender, and British resolve during the early World War I era. Mentions King of the Belgians, Churchill, and remarks on retreat and persistence amid military strain.
A Sydney newspaper notes Italian communities praising Germany amid wartime reporting. The article discusses aerial supremacy, resistance, and health authorities assessing Italy's stance while observers monitor shifts if Italy sides with Germany.
Sydney reports that Secretary Ton Jong said the act for King’s Birthday on May 17 should be abandoned. He noted the law only allows a proclamation declaring June 1 as a holiday and cannot withdraw the proclamation. Mir Siale cannot act in the matter.
Paris reports a German air raid resulting in 906 casualties with 254 dead, including 20 children. Bombs dropped from six miles up, hitting indiscriminately as Allied air forces monitor the attack.
Readable fragments indicate Sydney market mention of tin pricing and a referenced pilot. The text is incomplete but points to a price discussion and a market assessment on a Wednesday. Further specifics on figures, date, or participants are not available in the legible portion.
In Melbourne the Minister for Air Fairbairn says by June 37 of 73 Empire Air Scheme establishments will operate in Australia and by year end nine more join. Labor policy and war service curbs loom as 35,000 seek enlistment. Western Australia reports 2000 quota largely filled with 4066 applications, 1186 enlisted, 120 passed first medical.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses urgent aid or protrusions related to Britain meat supply while mentioning delays, restrictions, and supplies. Specific names or places are unclear due to corruption. main idea centers on red tape hindering meat delivery and urgent measures.
Fragmented market notes and weather snippets from Sydney report unsettled conditions and fluctuating prices. Scattered references mention Tasmanian trade, Foose and Hirer Ve, with unclear figures and potential losses.
Quotations show wheaten and oaten hay at 44 to 49, 4.6 for lucerne, hay lucerne 70 to 84, oaten to 4 f. Market prices indicate moderate demand and varied quality among products.
Fragmentary text references officials and locations including Wellington and Depar tay. It hints at subversive activity or conduct concerns but provides no clear events, dates, or names to confirm a specific incident or outcome.
The forecast for the next 24 hours predicts generally fine, mild day temperatures with possible cold spells and fog. Light to moderate variable winds shift from west to southwest in the east and tend to northerly in the north and far west, with slight to moderate air conditions and easterly trends in parts.
State Meteorologist Mr Mares says an extensive high pressure area is exerting a settling influence on New South Wales weather. He notes that conditions will stay unchanged for the next 24 hours with no expected shifts in text.
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