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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
7
Intensive fighting continues in Tepeiena and Porto Palermo sectors as Greek forces defend coastal positions and launch counterattacks. Reports describe heavy bombardment, reinforcements, and sustained Greek initiative despite harsh weather and difficult terrain.
Perth reports an Australian by election as the Country Party strengthens Kant hold amid a campaign of war effort explanations by visiting members. Twenty federal and state waivers figure in the effort with several ministers present. Labour mounts a strong challenge while CF organization remains widespread.
In Brisbane on Wednesday a catalogue of AYGH tales submitted by Witshcombe Carson Ltd shows wool prices by sight. Wool branded 2 C/Gordon Buin sold at 2d, Whartons Crendon wool marked at 2d, with the highest price for scoured wool noted as 2d.
New York reports a Hanoi briefing where Japan’s military mission told French officials Japan may swiftly act if U.S. pressure grows. Tokyo plans to deploy a large force to secure oil, aiming to save thousands of troops in the Southeast Asia theater, while China and Indochina are cited as key areas of interest.
Brisbane report details milk price relief at one shilling per gallon amid uncertainties. The Brisbane Milk Board announces price stabilization measures affecting producers and consumers as government policy features in local coverage.
A fragmentary racing page lists multiple divisions and horses with odds, bettors, and results from a park meeting. Names such as Royal Entry, Trumps, and Wakeful appear among the entries, with betting figures, dividends, and place prices noted across divisions and races.
An unreadable OCR finance note outlines trade data and prices with numerous garbled names and numbers. It references Brisbane and Commonwealth entities, various firms and measurements, but the core details are indecipherable.
Moderate supplies of fruits vegetables and onions mark the Brisbane market with apples peaches nectarines and tomatoes listed at Stanthorpe and Blant horpe prices. Notable figures include apples to 10d and 7d, nectarines mainly 3d to 8d, and tomatoes showing varied values by quality.
Quoted board prices from Brisbane and Sydney markets show varied commodities. Items include potatoes and meat with several regional prices noted such as Woolworths equivalents and freight values. figures appear fragmented but indicate ongoing market activity and regional price levels.
Auctioneers McGahott and Co announce a sale on Friday afternoon at 1:36. The premises offer farm tools, fittings, stinkies, and assorted items. All goods shown, buyers advised to inspect the line with a catalogue. Sale begins punctually as advertised.
In a late season snooker and billiards card, players competed at a local venue with Watwickdale A. D. Dye and A. H. Medcouaty putting in strong performances. W. Barker and M. Weir led in frames, while 60.0 margins influenced the team totals. Details remain partial due to OCR issues.
A list of canned fruits and dried fruits with various weights and price fragments. Items include peaches apricots pineapple strawberries cherries and nectarines, plus peaches and apples in different pack sizes. The text reads like a fragmented shop inventory with stray numbers and typos.
A dense OCR shopping list detailing Christmas ham pudding biscuits pickles chutneys mustards and related items from Arnott’s and other brands. The catalog includes Plum Pudding tins jars bottles and a variety of condiments with prices in shillings and pence, reflecting a mid century or colonial era grocery layout. The fragment highlights brand names such as Arnott’s Mortons Leggot Fawcetts Blue Bird and Heinz, with items like Pergola biscuits Queen’s Goal biscuits and various pickles and chutneys.
A fragment from a wartime era shop listing items for sale in Warwick. It mentions Holt Hol. War. Bauco products, Imperial Mustard, IXL Relish, Newmans Bauco, tomato products like Rosalla and Pylon, Anchovy Sauce, cake decorations, Oaks Flowers, Coloured Goopannt, and other small goods with price stamps such as 1d, 3d, or 8d. The text resembles a busy grocery/ephemera catalog page with numerous brand names and unit prices.
Race day at Auwoh features two year old stakes with Brur long first, Condignity third, and Eleven other runners. Thine U2 Dive Jenas wins in 11/6 time with two lengths lead as Regurajre, PLYING WELTER and other divisions follow. Second and third divisions list Petruchio Mise Pogpye and Otter ha Flom among dozen rivals. Handicaps announce Bruewe and Early Lop with River Niiol in the field.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a store possibly selling cigarettes in London with unclear vendor names and product details. The text includes stray names like Kadardoke Wallin and Hartous Cation, and mentions 50 items or quantities with no coherent context.
Terkis Fintures lists Saturday fixtures and a midweek renewal of a match. It notes schedules for tennis events, pennant games, and association matches with players and officials named, including Mentone and Dowie areas.
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