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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
1
A blotched OCR fragment notes a floral trimmed house gown from DullBloom with contrasing lining details and a price reference around 29/11. The text mentions hues or items titled on shoulders and headwear but lacks full clarity on brand or event.
Tokyo reports an imminent reshuffle of Prince Konoye's cabinet as Diet sessions near. Pro Nazi faction targets ministers deemed out of favor including Matsuoka Navy chief Oikawa and Kobayashi Commerce Minister. Nomura ambassadorial posting and opposition to Momoura stir dissent while extremists press for concessions with the Dutch East Indies. A full government change remains possible.
Amendments passed by the House of Representatives raise the annual tax exemption from £150 to £200. The revised taxation table will reflect the higher threshold and altered rates, signaling changes in individual taxation as the bill progresses through parliament.
In Canberra the Prime Minister said he would probe any details from Senator Collings who warned that the stage is set for fascism in Australia. Collings stood by his claim stating big Sydney and Melbourne firms hire men ready to protect employer interests, called to drill at night under cover of Swedish exercises.
In Canberra the House debated two radical taxation changes proposed by Mr Scullin. A uniform Commonwealth state tax with rebates to offset state taxes and abolition of family exemptions in favor of a child endowment, with varied concessions by income level. The bill passed all stages after amendments and promises to remove exemptions anomalies.
In Canberra on a sensational note, Mr Memales agreed just before midnight to hold a secret session of the House of Representatives to discuss the administration of the War Department. The House adjourned at midnight for supper and reassembled at 12:30 to sit through dawn in a secret session.
Lord Lothian died suddenly in New York at age 18. He had succeeded Sir Ronald Lindsay as British Ambassador in April last year and was a senior member of the diplomatic service. He lived many years in South Africa and gained Ministerial rank in 1921 as Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster, later becoming Under Secretary for Inala.
British Imperial and Free French forces reported capturing Sidi Barrani in the Western Desert with a large number of Italian prisoners, including three generals. Advanced units press westward as reconnaissance notes Italians withdrawing along the coast and the Royal Navy shells retreat routes. Over 6000 Italian prisoners cited in Cairo communique.
London reports a German newspaper article by military experts praising General Wavell's strategy. They note no surprise attack is possible due to territorial difficulties and that large scale motorised operations on a broad front could not be hidden.
Military briefing reports continued Allied pressure in North Africa with French and Free French units engaging near Sidi Barrani and Fayafirda. Talks describe British planning led by Wavell and Cunningham, Libyan and Italian forces, and the first Marines cited by General de Gaulle. evacuations and counterattacks noted as battles unfold across the Western Desert.
Short and shirt issue for Australian Military Forces personnel described by Defence Minister Spender. Shorts worn by troops north of Rockhampton. militia south of Rockhampton may wear shorts as alternative to khaki. Queensland garrison battalions may receive summer working dress at command discretion. RAF operations in North Africa praised, with Italian losses reported and air battles over Libyan desert. British armored forces push beyond Sidi Barrani toward Libya as details remain fluid amid ongoing combat.
An Australian delegation including senior government and opposition figures may visit Britain next year to discuss war problems with the British government. If the all party bid fails, Prime Minister Menzies may travel alone. Possible attendees include I. G. Meneses J. Curtin and J. A Beasley with pressure for bipartisan access to War Council discussions.
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