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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
1
In the House of Commons Prime Minister denounces terms that would disarm and place the French fleet under Italian and German control. He warns such solemn assurances from Germany lack value and pledges support for any effort by Frenchmen to defeat Germanic aggression.
In a fragmented notice a claim or request appears denied regarding a future event. The readable fragments reference parties and a location shorthand with limited clarity. The incomplete phrasing suggests an official action or ruling related to a property or service matter.
A worker at Pearsat's soap works was badly burned by boiling soap in an accident reported by SVU. Norelle Await and a beater were involved as responders assisted at the scene. Further details and outcome were not clear from the fragmentary text.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an appeal or urging by a women’s authority related to a local matter. Names and clear details are unreadable, but the piece implies calls for action or governance involvement impacting community efforts.
President Roosevelt avoided detailing the U S Fleet location saying no news was available. Earlier reports claimed the fleet may be moving toward Atlantic routes via Hawaii and the Pacific, amid speculation tied to Japan’s actions and possible deployment toward Eastern waters.
A terse bulletin from international agencies notes a tentative agreement affecting eastern borders and frontier regions. Details remain unclear as dispatches continue to outline movements and potential transfers involving Turkey Syria and adjacent zones.
A fragmentary report hints at a tense dispute within a local community connecting immigrant residents and longstanding residents. The text references a feud over tensions at a meeting held near a civic building. The exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
In a Bordeaux broadcast Marshal Petain stated France would surrender its air power and naval forces to Germany and Italy. He added French defenses would be razed and Mediterranean bases demilitarised, signaling a major shift in wartime posture.
Market notes from Sydney discuss daily price trends and notable movements. Mentions local traders and street activity with sporadic references to commodities and prices, though the text is fragmented and some names are unclear. The item reads as a brief market update with limited readable detail.
Fragmentary notes show New Caledonia defense efforts against the Axis with persistent Allied unity. Mention of naval and consular actions hints at ongoing resistance and French territory tensions.
Fragmentary Alexandria snippet records quotations and price mentions including Aliem janis and Suerine GD. The readable items show a tigen price and a duvet reference with unclear totals, suggesting a market brief or price list rather than a full article.
The inquiry before the Industrial Commission in New South Wales opens tomorrow to set hours for petrol sales. The Motor Traders Association and others urged restraint on changes, while the society noted 400 retailers would be affected.
Sydney report says Barallen department store owned by Mr. W W Black was gutted in a Wednesday blaze. Estimated damage about £10,000. Town lacks a local fire brigade and had no organized firefighting capacity at the time.
British forces in the East bomb Italian positions causing unexpected shelling and a tower siege. The article mentions a wave of surprise assaults and a defender’s retreat to shelter positions amid mounting pressure.
The latest forecast warns of further rain along the coast extending to the Jabielands and parts of the north eastern quarter of the state with hot periods and possible late sunshine. Mornings will bring mists and low visibility in southern and eastern areas with fresh to strong winds in exposed regions and dense conditions inland.
Minister for the Army Mr Street said today the strongest action would be taken under the National Security Act to confront rumors and alleged mergers. Government aims to deter dangerous activity and protect war conduct. Water drawn from nearby premises as a store roof collapsed after a two hour blaze damaging building and contents. cause unknown.
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