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Newspaper

Warwick Daily News

Location

Warwick, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

6

London Area Bomb Attacks Hit West Midlands Town

UK reports describe a midnight raid dropping high explosive and incendiaries on a West Midlands town near Birmingham. casualty figures include one dead and multiple injuries. damage to homes, shops, and a convent, with emergency services aiding victims and residents taking shelter.

London Midlands van Con Churetien Bank Wwnema Ninetean Pers AAP Mascet Manonry Uridkh Ak Lendon Talint Perman Bamaber Duich Sity London Air Tabi Fmm Minister of Health

Wool Storage Facilities Planned in Brisbane

Thurtisy plans two new wool stores at Mew Farm Wharf and Heell- Hoe to hold about 300000 bales. The facilities, added to existing stockyards, aim to ease shortages and provide storage for roughly one quarter of Queensland's yearly wool clip.

Brisbane Bris Quane Mew Farm Queensland

Four Inches Rainstorm Hits Coast and River Towns

Torrential rain drenched the North Coast and Darling Downs with four inches in an hour as a storm crossed the country. Flood warnings issued for Macintyre River towns and low-lying areas around The Gap. Paddocks washed out and water supply strained. authorities warned of continuing thundershowers in the southeast. SISTER MARY BRANDON BRISBANE, Superior of St Anne's Technical School, Anstreet, died at Mater Hospital. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs William Meyos of Laidtey.

Brirgane Korth Daoling Downs Crveks Mundberg Gomudivindi Maetmtyry Macintyre Weathar Mary Brandon Brisbane Thuresay Rwndon T. Anne's Tech Nical Schoo Anstreet Mater Hospital

Miners Federation Secretary Resigns Amid Candidate Rush

In Sydney, former vice president Thuney Grant has resigned as general secretary of the Miners Federation. The body is to elect a new secretary and there are ten candidates seeking the post.

Sydney Thuney C. WB Grant Hie Minerw

Army Appointments Amid Confusion in Canberra

In Canberra on Thursday the army announced Colonel W Whittle as Brigadier General of Graduae, with temporary rank of Brigadier. The text contains garbled phrases but confirms an appointment in the Australian forces and a temporary brigadier rank for Whittle.

Canberra Thunday Cosnimms Avalatant Ghuet Giait W. Whittleab Drrity Muster Generel Grdauiee Wis

Turbulent London news on yet another day of air battles

The report details heavy air combat over the Middle East and Europe. British bombers hit targets near Tallon and Kanth Quaranta while a Turkish destroyer was damaged. In Turin the Italian sky war continued with raids on Dusseldorf and Rome reporting casualties and fires.

London Drial Wanguadeas Mideastate Abe Ely Giroukt Belun Shnewas York Am Hallan Grilaty Brish Womens Ighers Thalian Arom Tatas Main Turin Thurdar Rombery Dussel Rome Eredit Uys

Kensington Races Sydney Thoroughbred Meeting Highlights

A chaotic summary of Kensington race results and handicaps at Sydney with multiple events listed. Names include Trebater, Belmont, Golden Scholar, NOVICH BANDICAP, Ginger, Flying Handicap, Melrose, Beryl Joyce, and Dawn Mary among others. Details mention times, distances, dividends, and placements across several stakes races.

Sydney Thurday Kerednyton Trebater Lott Belmont Golden Scholar Novich Bandicap Sarstela Aine’s Park Id Ta Ava Beryl Joyce Dawn Mary Jean Melfort Bation Val Baton River Name Calruin

Writs Issued Against Bishop of Birmingham

London reporters note that members of the Cement Federation have tested writs against the Bishop of Birmingham as a consequence of his appeal held on May 20 in Birmingham.

Birmingham London Cement Federation Birminghantn

Italian claim London plane tests in Rome Newe agency report

A Rome News Agency report says a new wallan plane capable of 61 mph at 40,600 feet is undergoing tests. It is described as an all metal monoplane with a pusher engine and crew, not yet ready for main production.

London Rome Wallan

Found Lying in Gutter in Ruthvert Street

Thomas Patrick Delune, aged 34 from Hinglé, was found dead in the gutter on Ruthvert Street. Police and an ambulance responded but he died at the scene. A post mortem examination will be arranged at the morgue.

Toowgomha Thomas Patrick Delune Hinglé Frank of & Dolel Ruthvert-street

Finance and Trade Highlights From The Week

A scrambled ledger of finance and trade items shows quotations from Amalgamated Textiles and Queensland Meat Regt alongside various firms and individuals. The fragmentary text lists prices, dividends, and market references, including names like Morgan and Adams, with scattered figures such as 1084, 104, and 140.

Bigenane Thunday Avivo Biauk Esnips Rtn POHL Queennllen Brewery Caw Anday Anan Hondo Ord Gue AUT Ely NS Winern Gunton Adams Ora Henk of Neuth Wlen Fa Amalgamated Textiles Séergan Graiten Platen Clon Me Morgan Aelusea Goierisn Molin Ui. Gyaut Brokatill Tamig Pal Goldsteuush Most Mowadsini Queensland Asia Iolie

Unclear racing results from Ascot event and related figures

Reported details describe a horse racing day with various runners and placements. Names include Lad y Coma, Mona, Amy, Lady Burnard, and several others. Distances such as five furlongs and a mile are noted, with times and positions mentioned in a dense, OCR-like transcription.

Erisuang Tuunelay Ascot Mona Mick Enuriey Lady Coma Voi Lady NO Yofkey Ofavrne Lee Jethro Racine Abapenr Sueur Vale Wu Jerny M Mule Godly Mendgear Vroukne Howe Lst Corban Totl Twite Furlong Bas Pewr Xinedin Joyor Eah Pidelin Mameon Mkasoph Stormy Petreia Halfemile Whyenbeh Enpy ‘Thine Monash Jim Bewuhend Fipling Prince Sour Corkko Sir Wyvern Pelt Puriwon Nayatntry Adaruton Sparrow Awe Mlasing Te Toms Spock Axsfield Black Gall Chandilla Crowveil Speerblew Spearshire Millie Monin Stas Taecone Id Bartons Johiale Cor Mr. Wang Winh Ou Pyle Lady Simile Dorrie Vaie

Submarine Claims Reported by Enemy Sources

Berlin claims yesterday sank 31 500 tons of merchant ships and attacked a convoy 60 miles northwest of Ireland with a plane strike. Rome reports a submarine sunk a British destroyer in the Atlantic last Sunday.

London Berlin

Markets Report From Thurles Amid Shortages

Local market notes show continued shortages in produce and essentials. Prices are unsettled with onions and potatoes in limited supply while poultry and other goods experience erratic availability and higher costs across the region. Local traders Abner OVA and Adis Bros. report inventories constrained as customers seek replacements.

Aresbani Knummm Sosundy Toderste Alee Eyte Mae Sale Amlankiy Abner Tsar Stout Tannymorel Fulcy Juoerne ehaKh Tage Ramin

Fruit and vegetable price list from Stanthorpe NSW markets

Readable lines show Brune mars fruit prices and notes from Stanthorpe NSW including apples peaches plums nectarines and greens. Prices listed per bushel half bushel and by case with varying quality and quantities across multiple vendors. Calendar dates and local station names are inconsistent due to OCR.

Srishane Tiraciay Apeleuta Waralie Oyahel Stanthorpe New South Wales Wilson Planet Cave Fipe Nectar Shrok Quay Bayer Hugrust

FGG Boar Quotations Trisbane Board

Quoted board notes appear incomplete with half figures and unclear entries. The fragment references 314 and a noted null sequence but lacks readable context or named entities.

Dannon Hill Stock Sales Report From Brisbane Brokers

The fat stock sale at Brisbane by Dannon Hill Stock Sales involved mainly cattle and sheep. Sale quality was fair to good with prime heavy bullocks, heifers, and cows selling unevenly but steady, while sheep yards held about 6000 head with mixed consignments from the west and strong prices for prime light wethers and ewes amid a generally softer yarding.

Biusbane Thuresky Brisbane Pat Blo Tony Wletances Cearge

Flemington Stock Sales Report On Sheep And Cattle Market

Market at Flemington showed best quality sheep and limbs firm while other sorts were irregular. Quotations listed for Lewes and various classes including prime vealers, steers, heifers and bullocks with prices ranging across several shillings. Overall market appeared brisk though some grades showed weaker tone.

Gydney Thurwlay Flemington Lewes Wethers

Sydney Produce Prices on Markets

Sydney markets report mixed prices for produce on Thursday. Notable figures include male 6:6 1 udhel, potatoes at £18, Bis-1¢ marck £18, with Snowflake and Arran Chief at 6 HIN and Western Australian Delaware also listed.

Sydney

Fragmented trade terms and onion lot notes

A garbled OCR fragment lists onion pricing and varieties including North Coast 16 and Victorian Brown Spanish 120, Globe 22h, Tasmanian bute, and neon grade 216 with unclear bail or bass lash references, reflecting a damaged market notice with unreadable details.

North Coast Bath

MIDOUGALL AND CO MIG SALE At McDoluintt Co and Yard Auction

A record auction at the Mop yard in rain soggy conditions drew about 300 bidders. Auctioneered lots included baconers and bucksutters with prices rising from 6d to 19 61d per lb for heavy porkers, with weaners and suckers achieving strong rates. Stores and assorted livestock sold keenly. best suckers reached 24 per head while sows sold up to £4 each.

Dougal and Co Calf Sale Reported Poor Prices

Messrs Dougal and Co held their weekly calf sale at the yards yesterday. The turnout showed a heavy stock of calves and fewer buyers on the road. Prices were unchanged with Bobby calves valued from 2d to 3d per lb, sound. quality calves from 10d to 1s per lb. boners from 6d to 9d per lb. Weak demand noted for lighter stock.

MrDougal

Curaring Sale At Elbow Valley On Saturday Afternoon

Messrs McCahon and Dr. Wuchon Ora advertise a sale on the premises at Elbow Valley this Saturday afternoon. They call buyers to attend with confidence, noting the furniture is in good order and should suit buyers seeking solid turniture at the right price.

McCahon Wuchonora MFL Pope Elbow Valley Ood Noua

Dearer Mutton Brisbanes Thrift Woes Hit Butchers

The Brisbane market notes sharper mutton pricing today with yarding up to 2/4 in 5/8 a head dearer though turnover at butchers fell 20 to 25 percent due to price rises. Poultry and tins gain some purchases as the State Prices Commission reviews current rates under Lindsey. If the price action had not occurred, mutton would have risen further tomorrow.

Brisbane Thurway Quinen Mill Lindsey

Auction market report on pig orders and prices

A fragmented auction note describes a sale of pigs in various sizes with buyers and sellers named generically. The report mentions heavy consignments to Darling Dow Bacon Co, Toowoomen Parkers, and stores, noting fluctuating prices and buyer activity, with emphasis on weight-related pricing and weekly consignments.

Government Seizes Australian Coastal Shipping Powers

The Commonwealth Government will assume control of coastal shipping. Minister for Commerce Sir Earle Page outlined powers to direct trade, requisition vessels, and set priorities for movements amid incidents and reduced capacity. Discussion with steamship owners and carriers will determine implementation.

Canberra Thurday Rare Page Earle Page Abe Coastal Wervices

Workers' Dwellings Act Cars and approvals in Brisbane

Government notes and city records on the Workers' Dwellings Act handling a proposed loan increase. The document references Brisbane and New South Wales authorities with mentions of housing schemes and regulatory details.

Brisbane Thisrgatay Lowe Bonye-Tyttters Ugaiyr Joan

Death Of Famous Devil's Island Escapee

A brief report notes the death of a renowned figure once linked to Devil's Island. The obituary mentions the escapee's notoriety and the end of an infamous chapter in colonial penal history.

Death of Excapee

Trade Union Congress backs public safety act debate

The Trades Union Congress in Brisbane debated the Public Safety Act condemning it as eroding democracy. Delegates criticized its wartime measures while Maryborough delegate opposed the act, seeking a referendo on its provisions and broader labour campaign against it.

Brisbane Trades Union Congress Mee & Menon M. O'Besnear Congress Trades and Labour Counet M. "Thee Maryboraya

Seventeen Brisbane Children Enter Ophthalmia School

Seventeen children from the far north and north entered the Wilson Ophthalmia School Master in Brisbane. They suffer from ophthalmia and await remission until cured. The Minister for Health and the Centre Medical Officer of School Health released the children from hospital for return to their towns, including Gull County and nearby.

Brisbane Thundsy New Wilson Hunan Cntet Medical Mer St. Vincent Walsh Gult Counley Aarbewent

Singapore to Hold Line in New Offensive Says Churchill

In a London dispatch the Times Singapore correspondent reports Winston Churchill stated in an interview that Singapore will hold its line firmly. The comments were relayed by Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding as the newly appointed commander-in-chief.

London Thuriar Singapore Dion Tree Winston Churchill Theingapore the Times Cilafte Harey Brocke-Pepharn

New Pension Rates Take Effect December 21

Fragmented text indicates a December 21 effective date for pension rate changes. Mentions the act or legislation to grant more to beneficiaries and notes a schedule or payment timing. details are unclear due to OCR errors but centers on pension rate adjustments and disbursement timing.

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