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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
1
The Prime Minister presents a comprehensive outline to Parliament detailing the readiness of British and Dominion soldiers. The plan covers troop training, equipment, and strategic priorities for immediate deployment and long term security commitments.
A London despatch reports France asking Britain for an honourable armistice while Hitler and Mussolini met at Munich. Churchill declined a full outline of France’s position. 350,000 British troops have returned home with equipment. Britain braces for invasion, claiming greater strength than in previous wars.
The Niagara sank in the hour this morning in the Port Ocean off New Freland coast after an explosion on Mo 2. The crew and passengers were rescued. The Wagora 1030 ton bound for Sydney and Auckland yesterday for Vancouver.
Delegates from several States at the Melbourne Labor conference debated defence policy. They weighed full participation in a unified war effort against the need to analyse proposals to amend the party platform. Forgan-Smith urged firm Empire Allies support and strike plans for overseas reinforcement.
In Sydney on Monday, sabotage disrupted steam cuuges and plugs on dyeing machines at F. W. Hughes Pty Ltd Botany spinning mills. Detectives are examining whether the damage was an act of sabotage or retaliation, with inquiries ongoing.
The French Consul-General Mr M J Tremoulet urged Australians to show kindness and understanding amid rising tensions. He condemned a telegram expressing contempt for France and urged calm as political strain threatened peace efforts.
Amid a wave of enlistments the shearing shortage grows as farmers report reduced labor and delayed harvest. Officials urge recruiting and local help to cover shortfalls while bands of workers seek alternatives in nearby towns. Public notices warn of delayed meat processing and rising prices as the season nears peak.
Military authorities urge immediate action to stop the sale of time form without official authority amid a perceived fifth column threat. The report notes government measures to curb unauthorized uniforms and prevent diversion for enemy use.
The tar meeting at Kensington this afternoon was postponed due to wet conditions. Sydney Weddirsday reported the schedule change and noted the track was unfit for racing amid persistent rain.
An Italian passenger aboard the Romolo recounts the sinking after an Australian destroyer fired and set the ship ablaze. Crew were forced into boats as others remained on deck. The Italian captain was later honored by the Australian commander for humane treatment.
Public holiday disruptions reported as cancellations affect wartime schedules in Sydney. Officials, led by Mr J J King, coordinate with royal authorities to adjust observances with Christmas and Good Friday exceptions noted.
The latest forecast indicates further showers along the coast and in highland areas within 24 hours, otherwise mainly fine. A trend to showers is expected in south west regions later. Moderate daytime temperatures, cold nights with inland frosts and dense fogs in southern and eastern districts. Light to moderate winds.
Deputy leader of the State Parliamentary Opposition Mr J M Baddeley was knocked down by a car on King Street Sydney last night and is today reported in a serious condition at a Sydney hospital.
Quotations show wheat prices in Sydney on Wednesday with stable values. Bulk lots quoted at four bags per parcel, about 43 bushels, indicating no change in overall bid.
Prices ruled at Sussex M Street for various goods including potatoes onions butter and cheese with Tasmanian potatoes quoted at 11 10 to Cleio a inn and maize around 49 to 5. The list also shows fags honey and fresh produce with fluctuating per pound or ton figures in a dense market brief.
Alexandria prices ruled for chaff and wheaten at 4/6 to 4% with oats at 4/6 to 4/3 and lucerne varying from 6/3 to 0/6 ew to 1/6 to 0% and oats at 3,9 to lay out offered in market notes.
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