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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1939
Page
7
The article reports a heated debate over military pay during a government crisis. Key figures include Prime Minister Curtin and Labour Party members as they defend or challenge pay measures. Opposition leaders warn of repercussions while supporters argue the plan sustains national defense finance.
A muddled report notes that the army minister indicated Christmas leave will not be the final break before deployment overseas. The remarks mention continued service and possible future postings, with references to military movements and policy remarks amid wartime context.
A fierce gale on Monday caused roof losses and snapped trees near Brisbane. Structural damage exceeded £1000, with Sutchrne and county reports, Blunetholm Private Hospital, and Mr J McKennan affected. Toward the coast, a roof was blown off, with occupants taking shelter under beds during the storm.
Fragmented OCR text about a sports tryout or selection process mentioning Beaus, Dri sbane, Turstay, Quitsiana, and state selectors. Details are garbled but imply a first test, a tryout against New Booth Wade, and a postgame or selection decision. Includes references to WA Drown’s appearance and a forthcoming match or trial.
Princess Radziwill, of Polish and Russian royal lineage, fled Warsaw for a health request months before German advances. She later traveled to London and Australia before wedding Prince Radziwill, a union tied to dynastic ties as WWII shadows loom. The family estate at Sainte Illen faced upheaval amid the upheaval and rumours of internal tensions.
Canberra reports discussion on extending compulsory training age groups. Officials weigh drawing upper limits for the 30 to 21 age group, with potential impact on manpower and older men. Estimated numbers suggest 25 000 men could be affected if implemented.
The governor stated gas masks cost 18 shillings each in England and Australia, with estimates of production in Australia later quoted at £38, amid wartime aid.
Sydney reports the steamer Doric Star, 10,093 tonnes, left Sydney on November 1 with Australian wool, New Zealand mutton and lamb, beef, butter, and cheese. A crew of seven and no passengers. An Admiralty communique says Doric Star was attacked by a German raider. later reports claim she was sunk in the South Atlantic near the Cape of Good Hope with the British steamer Bert radio nearby.
A suggestion was made in Parliament to take steps to ensure the Australian Broadcasting Commission operates as a news service without bias. Air Clark Hale noted the ABC letter and the Postmaster General Harrison said he would consider the matter after acknowledging he had not seen the published letter from ABC chairman Mr Cleary.
A collision near Brisbane involving eight cars and one truck injured several people including Agnes Plingiewlel a Surfers Paradise school teacher Gladys Sonn a Surfers Paradise labourer and Liste Omay a labourer. The crash damaged doors and the front wheel of a car and sent occupants to a hospital with injuries including face and arm lacerations and leg injuries.
A Lockheed airliner diverted to an emergency landing after a mechanical issue while en route to Brunette Bovine. The crew and passengers were safe and the aircraft was prepared for onward travel with expected arrival of replacements tomorrow.
A Tuesday head on collision near the Signe Area damaged two medium vehicles and damaged a pursuing unit. The Brass detour and a bystander described injuries and a frantic response as responders arrived. The accident involved multiple vehicles and caused traffic delays while authorities investigated.
MARYBOROUGH Tuesday John Alexander Praser (6) Land Commissioner for Marsborough Bundabers and Gayndah died suddenly at his home. He had attended a Land Court sitting at Oasnainh. Mr Fraser entered the Land Department service nearly 30 years ago at Winton and was stationed at Bir faldine. After promotion to Land Commissioner he served Chcondigine and Dalby before transfer to Shafybu ough about two years ago.
In Melbourne Tukey M.D. Davies, managing director of Davies Wo and C7, outlined a ten day hat while Queensland taxation would prevent the growth of the industry. He argued taxation could expel the Bolton tile industry from Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane, seeking assurances that taxes would not exceed the average rate.
A nail caused a fire at the Ale Mechanical Rubber Co workshop in Sydney, damaging equipment and storing parts. Firefighters battled the blaze as flames spread rapidly, with smoke and heat presenting hazards to surrounding areas. No injuries are reported, and the cause is linked to a nail lodged in moving machinery.
A garbled regional notices list closing times for post offices and rail intermediate stations across New South Wales and neighboring routes. The fragment references Mount Dundle Road service, Inglewood, Tibow Valley, Loch Lomond, Maryvale, and Dirranbandi with scattered times and locations.
A garbled dispatch reports the Pope will broadcast a world benediction from a ship or vessel and involves timing in a distant location. The exact details are unclear due to the damaged text, but the event centers on papal blessings broadcast internationally.
A distorted OCR snippet mentions vague terms on a local matter. Readable items include incomplete names and stray phrases, with no clear event, date, or location to anchor a coherent public notice or news item.
In the Crimin al Court Judge Wootay rebuked the bond system for youths. He noted several young offenders including a murder case and others convicted for assaults. He warned many here are youths and criticized releasing boys on bond, urging tighter control of larrikin gangs.
A garbled note outlines a federal plan involving wheat and a government body weighing participation of Wheat States. Mention of Renator Medaay and Opanian im Canderrm ty Unek suggests a stalled or debated policy with calls for broader involvement. A War Fund section lists a figure of 400 690.
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