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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
1
A vintage style note promotes a beauty salon service promising permanent waves for a natural looking, stylish hair transform. The ad stresses that wavy hair enhances charm and beauty, urging women to visit for a lasting asset to their appearance.
An advert promotes permanent waving with natural looking waves using fine solutions and materials. It invites readers to call 235 or visit to make an appointment.
A Cairo communique says Free French forces under General Koenig withstood sixteenth day attacks by infantry tanks and planes at Bir Hakheim. British and South African columns pushed against Axis lines in El Gazaia, taking prisoners and booty as Luftwaffe jets and Stukas attacked. The fall of Bir Hakheim would free Rommel to press south, per the Berlin report.
Prime Minister Curtin stated that the federal budget for 1942 will not raise individual or company tax rates beyond those in the uniform taxation act. He emphasized there would be no new indirect taxation proposed for 1942, aiming to maintain current taxation levels.
Melbourne Friday notices say advertising of sales or reduced prices will be forbidden by the Minister for War Organisation and Industry Mr Dedman. He argues such promotions threaten small businesses during rationing and no seller of rationed goods may advertise a sale or bargain day for wood or shop items.
Dispatches from the Russian front report the summer campaign underway as German forces push into large scale action. Moscow authorities say German offensives threaten major cities and Russian responses include repositioning units under Marshal Zhukov.
A chaotic wartime notice from Sydney outlines exemptions for beef cattle workers from military service. It states that the director of manpower or state authorities have instructed the withdrawal of manpower from beef operations to be limited, preserving essential cattle handlers while other workers may be drafted.
Tokyo radio quotes Masanori Io stating Japan should not be disappointed by losing two carriers as sinking ships surpassed the setback. The first Japanese admission hints at Parcieses Weye sete and U.S. losses while urging continued farming details and a push to retake Panes.
Fragmentary OCR text describes ration book instructions and public guidance. Names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable. the readable fragment references citizens and authorities and a wartime context. The item appears to be a public notice or instruction sheet with unclear details.
Fragmentary OCR note shows scattered terms around wheat prices and market chatter. Names and specifics are unclear, but references to quotations and local market context imply a brief updates item on grain trading.
A brief market note records the day’s maize price quotation from Alexandria with figures showing buyers and sellers activity. The report highlights the latest price trend and trading interest in the grain sector.
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered market activity on Sussex Street with mentions of price movements, trades, and supplier names. The unreadable lines hint at a busy day with investors reacting to shifting demand, but specifics are unclear due to corrupted text.
Prime Minister Curtin said the public response to the second Liberty Loan was disappointing. About 20,006 units were reportedly raised, far short of expectations. The effort, described as the only boom in the market, faced hurdles and limited enthusiasm.
Sydney reports that the Richmond Main, the largest producing colliery in Australia, was laid idle today at Newcastle after a railway mishap. Mines at N and W areas were idle on day one.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local fund ruling at Alexandria with unclear references to Sydney, a possible committee or chair, and a political or civic issue tied to Virginia. The unreadable text prevents precise names, dates, or outcomes.
The writer notes a heavy Swedish herring catch with barrels depleted in sections. About 16,000 barrels, representing four percent of peacetime consumption, have been distributed to replenish reserve food stocks as the catch remains salted for use.
Fireman Michael Laurence Griffin of Daceyville was killed when 200 tons of steel collapsed on the ground floor of FR B Davies Pty Ltd foundry at Marrickville. The plant, heavily damaged by fire last night, left several firemen seriously injured as they battled the blaze.
The War Council met to day and discussed remaining steps to implement major war decisions. The report notes the council will not detail strategic shifts but emphasizes administrative matters and the provisioning of machinery for continued Allied operations.
Price of tin Sydney Priday reports that the unit price of Un W is today quoted at 8 guineas per unit.
The fragment notes Griffin was involved during a period marked by evasions or escapes, with limited readable context to determine the full event, parties, or outcome. The text suggests notable action around Griffin but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to specify the incident.
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