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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
6
Moscow announces a forceful move against Finland with Molotov pledging military action. British and American officials react to the crisis, noting diplomatic strains and warnings, while press outlets denounce Finnish defense efforts and call for firm measures against Bolshevik aggression.
New York report cites Brooks Peters of the New York Times on German and Soviet positions amid looming tensions. Moscow hints at a united front with the Soviet Union, while Germany may seek neutrality. The piece suggests Germany will avert direct conflict and let Russia act, with unclear implications for future alliances.
Readable sections show wheat production and area shifts, with total yields around 18,053,736 units for the year and 1997 figures cited as 12,835, nares and 4,749,443 bushels. Barley and maize outputs also noted with acreage changes and historic highs, including oats and feed uses in Queensland.
In the Contempt court tenancy Alexander Hovad, 54, works manager, was convicted of murdering a fellow worker Mart Pikkur by cyanide on September 24. Hovad was sentenced to death after a trial. His defense claimed Pikkur had committed the earlier crime.
Brisbane dispatch reports Premier W. Forgan Smith leaving Brisbane by flying boat for Melbourne and Canberra trip. The trip aims to discuss housing accommodations and the acquisition of the Queensland wheat empire, with councils in Albany City and Allenton named among matters to be addressed.
Brisbane report says Ioan George Timothy Poley 21 was found not guilty in the Criminal Court of unlawfully killing Mary Price at Bale Hills. He denied the charge and, in discharge, the judge told him You keep off beer altogether.
The Warwick Daily News reports adjusted service hours for the Warwick post office and surrounding routes. Details list midweek morning mail runs, intermediate station stops, and region coverage including Glen Innes, Sydney, Mount Machel, Wyal Creek, and Goondt with variations in start times and routes.
A fragmented report covers Tanny Morel Sporn and Wak Ned OF events, including welcome of new members, committee roles, fundraising, and preparations for Warwick Centenary Celebrations. It lists attendees Pather Daly French McQuade and others, notes a meeting Monday, and describes weather and planning for a procession and Christmas hall event.
W. Rowen, player-coach of the Queensland Quoersland Cricket Amortation, writes that he is anxious to renew his three-year agreement. He hints at a variation and notes the QA guarantees a satisfactory salary for Brown. The executive meeting adjourned Tuesday, with war impacts looming as a potential long-term deal may not be favored.
A protest against a transport rule impacts local growers in Queensland. Mr Jackson reports fruit shipments including peaches pears berries and melons face heavy vehicle registration limits, threatening the industry. Growers from Stanthorpe and surrounding areas argue ripe fruit should travel by road without extra charges, aiming to keep produce moving to Brisbane overnight.
Paris reports a wartime excess of male births for the first three months of the conflict. Three girls to one boy were born before the war, compared with a reversal now. no explanation is given for the shift.
Brisbane reports the appointment of an Acting Minister from State Cabinet may occur in the New Year. The Attorney General Mr Mullan has taken leave for recuperation, with plans to attend office and oversee departments. The move aims to preserve administrative strength as the government considers succession and seniority within the ministry.
A Brisbane report notes a 10 shillings per 3000 increase in brick prices. The change was announced by the Camrockweaith Prine Pix Wg Commissioner and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects during a joint conference of the Master Builders' Association and the Queensland Builder’s Association. W Grigg, president of the Queensland Master Builders Association, said notice of the decision had been given by Brisis Supplies Limited. He added that several master builders could raise prices again, and a 3,000 brick order had been discussed in the context of potential market changes.
Fragmentary wartime note reports British forces on an island with a population around 20 000. Claims about German actions are disputed. A 10,225 ton vessel was reported damaged but later brought to port for repairs. Admiralty statements were awaited.
Brisbane dispatch reports A R U conference delegates debating engine crews grievances. Issues focus on railway service reliability and worker protections. The dialogue hints at potential actions and cooperation with allied unions for wage and scheduling reforms.
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