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Newspaper

Warwick Daily News

Location

Warwick, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1940

Page

5

Swan Seat Dr Evatt Leading the Labour Campaign

Perth dispatch chronicles Labour leader Evatt amid Swan by election efforts with leadership contention noted among party figures including Mr A W Fadden and Mr McEwer, while Government deflation concerns and prosperity claims are debated alongside defence enlistments and employment shifts.

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Fall of Solum amid Bardia siege by Elite unit

War correspondent reports British forces driving toward Bardia in rugged coastal terrain. Troops push up escarpments and breach the town. Royal Engineers clear a passable route around a vast cleft as a pincers movement tightens and the defender’s lines crumble.

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Large Scale Marine Engine Building Planned in Queensland

Queensland officials and naval board members discuss a state backed programme to construct large marine engines. Commander Evans and engineer Bear attend the conference seeking a concrete shipbuilding plan and insurance scheme details. The talks yield no firm commitments on scale or scope.

Bribbane Aurine Queensland Thuy Betwen State Munitions Board D. Evans Bear Admire McNeil Naval Board Evans, Deakin Golone Evans Greensland

Power Alcohol Policy Sparks Queensland Debate

A terse report notes a proposal in Queensland approving power alcohol production. The plan would mix alcohol with fuel at a stated ratio and seeks government approval to aid the local power alcohol industry. Details on dates, officials, or full outcomes are incomplete in the fragment.

Ship Torpedoed LOXDON Captains and Survivors

A ship named LOXDON was torpedoed as Captain Herd of Wexiera and crew defended the vessel while it sank. Seventy-nine passengers survived but several were lost including a steward who drowned while defending a fund, a honeymooning couple who perished, and other crew members amid West Coast raids.

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Unrest in Norway and Sabotage Pamphlets Reported

The text notes widespread pamphlets urging sabotage against Norwegian authorities and Quisling loyalists. An incident in Oslo involved uniformed followers attempting to remove a badge from a passerby who was taken to hospital. London reports government action on fortified white flour distribution ahead of spring.

Stockholm Quisting Norway Galo Quisling Flacir London Gwilym Loyd George

Xmas gift ideas for women from Peco shop

A fragmented advert describes Charmosa n gift caskets and a range of cosmetics for women. It mentions items like cosmetics, powders, and draperies, with references to elegant gift caskets and private presentation.

Ship Employees Wage Rise As War Effort Grows

Wartime reports show ship employees receiving wage increases of 20 to 25 percent, with some crews in overseas routes and New Zealand seeing a 35 percent rise. The changes, effective from December 1, reflect broader efforts to sustain shipping capacity and protect key personnel during the wartime period.

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Roosevelt's war aid idea greeted as brave gesture in Britain

London reports President Roosevelt’s suggestion to aid Britain and supply munitions is welcomed as a bold, practical step toward ending the war. The approach centers on arming Britain with US-made matériel rather than dollars, aiming to accelerate victory and ease postwar debt fears.

Roosevelt Greece London Britain United States New York New York Times Kennevelt Washington Weilagaday Meitain Fom Cleveland Britiain Trades Union Congress Walter Citrine Cornell HV W Priss

Peru Credit Approved by Weport and Import Bank

The report notes the Weport and Import Bank approved a loan of 101000,000 for Peru. The item details the international credit action and cites the bank's endorsement as a milestone for Peru's financing.

Washington Weport and Import Bank Peru

Seed and grain varieties featured in early 20th listing

The article outlines prime Sudan and Panicum millets, white bioetians and manarian lines, noting early Dreart panes and Paxpuliin gains. It mentions seed production reviews with produce mutters and mag lines, and lists varieties under a Punkin Bee Poctia Pocta heading with several terms and prices.

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