05 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1940
Page
1
An in store event offers free corset fitting for Lady Ruth starts today and continues through Wednesday February 7. Staff will assist in selecting size and style among available options. Patrons are encouraged to book appointments to ensure personal service.
The notice invites readers to join the New Ruth Foundation for fashion fittings. It promises assurance of correct fashion for the EW season and offers to hold measurements for a garment. An appointment costs two pounds.
A Coast disturbance report describes a plane missing in foul weather off the coast. The same issue recounts a sequence of air attacks by German forces, with fighters chasing and downing one craft and damaging another near Whitby and York. A Norwegian steamer was sunk and a cruiser vessel damaged, with coastal towns the scene of smoke and alert reactions.
Fire swept a five story music warehouse in Sydney on Sunday, destroying furniture and instruments valued at between 100000 and 150000 pounds. Over 70 firefighters battled the blaze for hours, injuring three men while saving other buildings on King and Market streets. The warehouse, owned by Sharp and tied to Elisabeth Idler’s music trips, suffered extensive damage including the neighboring Hordern building and Miller’s store. Fire crews contained the flames after four floors were battled before the blaze was under control.
London reports a French vessel Jamalivor reached Buenos Aires amid confusion over a German broadcase. The Highland Patriot and other ships were said to be at sea, with reports of arrivals in Liverpool and Manchester. The record notes voyages to Rio de Janeiro and Bergen, with cargo including machinery and naval materiel.
Reports say a aircraft piloted by Captain Bruce Munro, carrying newspapers, departed Archertlekd at 9.18 am in poor visibility and failed to locate Archerfield. Weather hindered search efforts with sightings by a fishing party near Caloundra and plans announced for a coordinated Australian air search over the route tomorrow.
Reported provisions shield Second 8.1 militiamen and other police and military personnel from legal actions during the six month moratorium under the National Security Act. The immunity covers debt recovery, civil proceedings, and default-related actions while they are in training or mobilized.
In New York City on Sunday a rally at Madison Square Garden drew 16,000 attendees to support Finland. Prominent figures urged continued aid as a military fundraising drive featured a large demonstrative display and international political appeals.
Rome reports Mary We claims to double her number of military planes and plow sales for the year. London adds details of additional aircraft and engine tests amid tensions, noting potential German involvement and British losses or damages in actions.
Fragmented text details a Melbourne federal election contest between Labour and the opposition. Mentions Pwynn, Misiner, and Mr Men as candidates seeking seats in the House of Representatives with Labour positions and party alignment unclear.
A launch owned by David Cox burned after a blaze ignited fuel aboard. Two passengers were seriously hurt and eight slightly burned, with several others immersed or rescued as the vessel sank. hasteful evacuations followed as nearby boats aided survivors while authorities investigated the cause.
Sir George Schuster, a noted banker, spoke on war taxes, predicting revenue of £1.2 billion yearly and £1.26 billion from loans, with vast government activity boosting wages and salaries by up to £1 billion. He warned the public must see the war as a fight for a righteous cause, not mere destruction.
Fragmentary account discusses Russia's actions toward Germany, referencing Mislin, Finland, and Hitler era actions. The text blends unclear phrases about aid, oil, and strategic moves, suggesting a wartime analysis of Soviet and German relations.
English war minister Hare-Belisha dispatches messages from London addressing wartime concerns and Allied coordination. The fragmentary text hints at wartime command statements and policy direction during a period of global conflict.
Wellington reports the government plans emergency waterside control to ensure efficient work, with a commission to organize loading and unloading, sustain employment, and maintain continuity amid strikes and bottlenecks at the port.
A middle aged man died after a shark attack near Sydney as bystanders fought to aid him. Witnesses described the distressing scene with blood in the water and heroic efforts by onlookers Wallace Kennington and his son to render first aid before medical help arrived.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Attlee urging self government for colonies and a move away from imperial privilege. He frames freedom as universal and condemns Nazi oppression while calling for international control to curb imperialist dominion.
WELDOURNE Sunday reports a string of weekend bathing tragedies around Melbourne. Miss Nestor Dery 110 Caulfield disappeared while swimming near an appointed point. The body was found later in a park. Marv Annie Lagan 70 Dandenrug died after being carried unconscious from Mentone waters. Ward Alexander 8 Richmond last seen playing near the Geuth at Mampion yesterday and is believed missing.
Residents of Katerini report damage from a powerful quake with 26 buildings toppled or severely damaged. Officials urged caution as crews assessed aftershocks and began preliminary safety inspections in the town and surrounding areas.
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