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Newspaper

Warwick Daily News

Location

Warwick, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 29, 1940

Page

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Monsoon Floods Ravage Large Parts of State

Extreme rains trigger renewed floods across the region. Towns along Thomson River evacuate residents while rail and road links are cut. Murray River near Bellenden Plains subsides briefly as floodwaters threaten bridge approaches and mail services suffer delays. Officials warn more heavy rain could sustain the danger for days.

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State Inquiry Extends Queensland Industries Chair Nomination

The Queensland government considers extending its state inquiry into secondary industries with Mr Colin Clark to chair a commission. Government nominees and Mr Clark will lead a panel to review duties, taxation, and marketing, and assess inter state competition and employment implications. The Premier released terms of reference, not including tax considerations, awaiting Royal Commission findings.

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Coal Miners Backing Strike Action Across Regions

Reports from Brisbane Melbourne and Sydney indicate coal miners and allied unions mobilizing support for a general strike or continued industrial action. The Queensland miners endorsed a motion to back Combined Mining Unions while Melbourne’s council delayed meetings until March 2 to push for a unified bargaining stance. In Sydney a looming deadline presses miners to decide on continuing work during the dispute and a special delegates’ meeting is planned to set dates for future union actions.

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Poison Plants Linked to Ailments In Stock Inquiries

The Poulson Plants Committee of the Department of Agriculture and Stock in Brisbane reviews plants suspected of poisoning sheep and cattle. It notes Verlemnled unes nitrate content can turn to nitrite in hay, with mint weed and other species under study. Experiments continue as stock availability and suspected poisons are evaluated by Australian authorities.

Brisbane Poulson Plants Committee Ve Department of Agriculture and Stock Planta Gariented Australian Wool Board

Better Fruit One Result Of Apple And Pear Acquisition

An article reports on a proposed Apple and Pear Board in Australia to regulate fruit supply and improve quality. It details the plan, panel composition, and expected public campaigns while noting export patterns and potential market effects if production is over supplied.

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Misleading Denial Over Car Contract Defense by Menzies

Melbourne reports a heated exchange over a government plan to back a motor industry scheme. Mr Menzies defends the arrangement as necessary for Australian industry and criticizes Mr Curtin for alleging discrimination. Negotiations with ACT had stalled, and the only practicable proposal cited was from ACA with Ford and Holden excluded from preferential terms. The debate centers on subsidies and the Motor Bounty scheme and whether the government favored certain firms.

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Trawler Returns Fire After Naval Assault

A damaged Aberdeen trawler returns fire during a nighttime naval engagement after being attacked by two Nimble Naasis planes. The crew manned the deck as machine-gun fire ripped through the air. Bombs were dropped, one striking near a fuel area. Fire was extinguished on the vessel while another trawler headed to port with light damage.

Sheefew Wald Ehlet Ehgliek Lewis

Resistance To Russia in English Wart Opinion

Wir Hobert Gough writes in the English Speaking Wart arguing against direct confrontation with Russia. He warns that Italy’s stance may shift and that a bold approach could sever Romanian communications to the area, suggesting a broader strategic risk.

London Ernaurs Peu Resistunien Rusalan Ageres Wir Hobert Gough

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