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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
3
Garden notes advise December tasks for seeds and bulbs including zinnias, nasturtiums, asters, delphiniums, marigolds, dahlias, lettuce, cucumbers, beans, and herbs. It covers bed prep, window boxes, mulching, watering, staking, and rotation, with emphasis on keeping plants healthy indoors and out while timing plantings for winter and spring displays.
The Australian contingent in London seeks stronger assurances of protection for women as part of a broader wartime effort. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain stated that Britain would intensify its commitment and provide robust safeguards, emphasizing national resolve and support for allied women.
Astronomical data lists moonrise and moonset times for Warwic during December. Readable entries show phases, meridian positions, and related solar timing, with notes on Saturn and other celestial events.
An article discusses wartime fashion trends and roles for women, noting Queen’s influence and how attire signals social duties. It contrasts practical uniforms with ceremonial garments, highlighting expectations for wear at official events and the shift toward a more glamorous routine amid daily duties.
A nostalgic guide to remaking old frocks into wearable summer garments. It suggests converting frumpy pieces into overalls, peasant aprons, and decorative tops, with tips on fabric, bindings, and color contrasts. Includes sewing details for trims, yokes, and finished edges, plus ideas for garden or home wear.
New York jury convicts Prita Kuhn, a German-American Bud Irner, on remaining charges. Maximum sentence cited as 30 years, with expectations the actual term may be shorter. Proceedings referenced November 24 and current verdict announced Wednesday.
The Danish government announced a prohibition on sending butter and other food gifts to Germany without a special license. Export figures show a 25 percent rise in cheese exports this month as authorities tighten controls.
Weather notes describe pressure shifts over Queensland with a warm spell and a south easterly wind pattern across the region. Expect scattered thunderstorms in the tropical east and Peninsula with heavy rain reported only at a few locations and record cool mornings in the southern divisions.
Forecasters predict storms along the bow and peninsula with cooler night temperatures inland. Coastal winds vary from southerly to south easterly while inland areas experience cool conditions and unsettled coastal weather.
A damaged OCR fragment reports German pressure on Jugoslavia with mentions of London news, Belgrade, replacements for Serbian and Bosnian entities, a cancelled event, and references to funding shifts and exports involving Germany and potentially other nations. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
A Wednesday night decision invites multiple public bodies to join the RSSLLA. The committee discussed forwarding proposals to members of the Air Force and other bodies, with gifts in recognition for service and a stated prize and funds plan amid a formal conference setting.
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