27 May 1939
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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1939
Page
1
A Japanese air raid left 800 dead and 670 wounded as debris and fear spread. Central Park was struck by incendiary bombs after assurances it would not be bombed, killing 20 and wounding 320 and prompting evacuations and cleanup efforts.
In Sydney on a Saturday cabinet will review fate of four death row inmates. Matilde Ewbward and Harold Smith received mercy appeals. Raphael Fiarty and John Trevor Kelle face possible commutation. Victims include Mrs Rivers husband poisoned at a farm near Waree on December 2.
Canberra Saturday reports MPs recording postal profits of 215 409086 last year as justification for reducing postage and telephone rentals. Government data show overall department earnings rising while working expenses remain largely unchanged, prompting calls for lower charges and reform.
Reports describe a grand reception as the Duke of Windsor and the Queen visit Calgary. Native groups and cowboys staged demonstrations, with dancers, drums, and ceremonial gifts. The Queen and King were presented with regalia and shown local pageantry, ending with a royal supper amid cheers.
Signor Grandi spoke at the Italian Embassy in Rome accusing Germany and its allies of fabricating campaigns to spread abuses and revive anti Italian sentiment. He asserted Italy and Germany faced a united front by France and its allies and identified Molin and Hitler as real enemies, signaling a new era in world politics.
In Warsaw Findlay reports a new motor car invention claimed to revolutionize the industry. A device built into the carburettor supposedly enables the engine to use any form of heavy oil Aladdin as fuel.
Readable ad copy lists tailored sports day and evening wear including coats fully lined skirts and fancy knits. Describes color options Tan Teal Rust Black Navy Clover Green Scarlet Blue and pastel shades with price entries. Notes waist sizes S W and sizes 5.5 and 32 11. Odds are items include wool designs in Rust Teal Bottle Green Grey with price 14/11.
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