25 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
1
A catalog style notice describes heavy quality grey bullowets and a large heavy double bed set. It mentions Silvon on Dar grey shuilen, with a price notation and an offer for a bundle including a bed, pillow and sheets.
A fragmented price list shows flannelettes and cloth yardage with varied widths and color options. Items include 21 inch and 30 inch widths with multiple yard prices, 3 inch wide fabrics in Light Pink and Apricot, and a soft finished peat flannelette for light pink grounds. Prices appear as fractions per yard and per piece.
Governor General Lord Gowrie urges Australia to muster resolve as war returns. He invokes Anzac sacrifice and civic duties, urging unity and readiness for continued sacrifice across distant fronts while honoring veterans.
The King and Queen express pride in Australians joining in the commemorations of Annie Day. Gowrie replies that the government and people of Australia welcome the gracious message and stand ready to defend justice and freedom.
In Botl Wotton a case titled Brother Jonathan versus Claire Macau concluded with Heaton Holi Heaton awarded 113 pounds in court. The plaintiff claimed 114 pounds from Claire Macau on a promissory note tied to a dental deal, with Wasley and Miss Musay involved in arranging funds and a loan to open a new surgery.
In a chaotic report from Sydney and Melbourne, the text describes French ace designation for soldiers, a miners strike funding shortfall, and union reactions. It notes the ACT’s stance as intermediary and efforts to suppress strike spread. Regional unions vow to fight to the bitter end despite government threats.
The Queensland Government advised miners to return to work following talks with the Colliery Employees' Union. If agreed, the state would join the Commonwealth Court in extending the award, with the state possibly embodying superior Commonwealth benefits. The Premier promised Labour Party support and a careful approach to arbitration while noting the impact on industry if disruption continued. The union meets Friday to consider the proposal as Rosnvece mine operations slowly resumed with about 70 workers reported back.
Melbourne report on a message from the Minister for the Army Mr Street to Australian forces in Palestine. On Anzac Day the Army extends greetings to all ALP members overseas, noting Australia’s traditions in Navy Army and Air Forces and urging every man and woman in the state to uphold the record.
The Labor leader Mr Curtin is slated to attend a Sydney conference with miners and union chiefs to discuss government plans for reform. The meeting aims to clarify federal policy on labour and industry and how the party might proceed to support miners and workers amid potential strife.
Sydney reports a tense revival of the Combined Mining Unions debate as leaders dispute Mr Menales strategy and warn against coercion. An emergency committee meeting in ACT plans to invite mining sailors and union councils to discuss future action amid protests over long hours and wartime style drills.
Brisbane report on Anzac Day reflection by Premier Freasier Air and W. Forgan Smith. He recalls past commemorations honoring Australian soldiers in the Great War and the spirit of Anzac. He warns that new peril threatens unity and emphasizes duty to defend and strive for just peace.
Amid wartime commemoration the text salutes brave soldiers from Anzac and Gallipoli. It honors Chase and others, notes a wakeful pledge, and marks allied sacrifice. A message of gratitude to Turkey’s army and a future of memory and duty is conveyed.
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