19 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1939
Page
1
The Graf Spee was blown up and scuttled five miles off the Uruguayan coast. Debris and sections of the ship surfaced as salvage attempts and investigations began in Montevideo. German officers claimed the vessel was forced to surrender after failing to leave harbor before a deadline.
London reports the British submarine Urvala sank a German Kompsberg-class cruiser on December 14 near the Rhe. The vessel, armed with 8 218 mm guns and four 3.5 inch guns, was set on fire and abandoned as explosions and flames spread. German captain Hane Langedorft and crew were later reported to be en route to Montevideo after protests at Buenos Aires.
A Gaines Airways Lockheed touched earth in Tarwin after a fire erupted mid flight. Pilot Captain N. Burkley performed a skilled emergency maneuver saving 10 to 11 aboard. One passenger suffered a leg fracture but was stabilized. The craft, tails, wings, and baggage endured extensive damage. aircraft value estimated around 1,000. Passengers evacuated safely. two detained for medical checks.
Mr Casey voices strong confidence in Britain's war effort during a gathering in Towraville. Attending were Australia’s Minister of Supply K G Caney, Director-General Brodribb, Fraser of New Zealand, and General Breyburg of New Zealand. They noted British and French armies’ positions, the flow of munitions and armaments, and the potential for closer Commonwealth cooperation to support the allied cause.
The State Wheat Board chief Mr. C McKeon and chairman Mr. W A Dean returned from Melbourne and announced immediate payment advances to Queensland growers. They plan further details at Wednesday’s board meeting and will coordinate with the Australian Wheat Board to arrange sale terms. The Queensland Wheat Board would become the disposal authority for the region with possible supervision by the board.
A river of civilians gathered to greet 1740 officers and men departing by train. Amid cheers and fainting, Governor General Leslie Wilson observed the parade through the city, while crowds cheered their return from the Great War reenactments. The pay reform debate continues in Cabinet, weighing English versus Australian currency for troops abroad.
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