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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
1
Readable fragments describe June specials including Wendersor hats with various trimmings and ribbon styles. Also mentions sports items and a table of felt hats with braces and bindings. The text is partial and stylistically fragmented from a historical page.
In Canberra a ban on collections for war aid will limit purchases of arms and munitions by Australia. The move aims to stop diverting sterling funds toward Britain’s war effort, with Treasury stating Britain’s needs depend on production, not funds flow. Officials note gifts to Britain risk forcing Australia to borrow, while domestic munitions spending remains crucial to the Empire’s war capacity.
Marybonsugh Threday 1661 Walker-sirnet resident Lewts James Lewis was admitted to General Hospital after a violent incident. Alice Lewis and Mr Lewin, both injured, were taken to private care as police investigated. The injuries included head trauma and a tomahawk strike. Police found Lewis unconscious on the floor with blood.
A chaotic war council briefing reports Prime Minister Measles stressing to the British government that Federal views must guide postwar steps to avoid further defeats. Officials say joint government-opposition concerns shape the plan, with discussions on munitions, production, and Commonwealth coordination continuing into next week.
Queensland executive approved a National Security scheme mandating reserve stocks for emergency commodities. A brochure will urge wholesalers and retailers to register and maintain stocks, with area exemptions and financial terms, to ensure continued trade and supply during emergencies.
London reports say Maryland aircraft and RAF bombers attacked a convoy of merchant vessels off the Tunisian coast. One ship 8000 tons was set afire. debris damaged a bomber that crashed into the sea. Other ships were damaged. a Maltese threat aircraft was shot down, and Italian seaplane destroyed. South African fighters reportedly machine gunned enemy aircraft on a landing ground in Crvensicn.
New York dispatch reports Tepan demands acceptance within 24 hours of sweeping economic concessions by the Motherland Government. The Betsina correspondent of the Algerian United Press says the government will not yield.
Government aims to photograph key public records to create a permanent image archive. The process covers documents essential to official duties, with costs guaranteed by the Treasury and safeguards ensuring proper handling and storage.
In Baghdad a man named Rashhid Ali was stopped from moving £160,000 in cash. Authorities searched a vehicle at the Baghdad Bank Frontier, seizing most of the money and allowing only a small portion to remain. The report notes the currency was fraq rated and involved crossing borders toward Iran.
Queensland shows strong Air Force recruitment with a nationwide campaign boosting enlistments. The mobile unit toured the Downs, reaching Toowoomba and Darling Downs towns as applications surged. the train itinerary extended to stay through Saturday, then continued to Roma and beyond.
In a dramatic journey, three descendants of A. Darwin and their mother, ill in WRUBBANE region, flew via special plane to Archerfield for treatment. The party, Colin Goodwin aged 28, Charles Goodwin, and Marold Goodwin aged 21, left Darewin for Archerfield, crossing crosswinds. Tomorrow they plan a special charter flight to Gay Mant for the final leg to St George. The total costs included £94 84 from Darwin to Brisbane and £140 for the charter to St George.
Sydney reports the Commonwealth Coal Board chief says mines in New South Wales must cooperate to meet demands and keep reserves. Mills in the Mansend area were idle Tuesday due to unrest, with production cut by about 1000 tons as strikes disrupt output.
London report of a signalman A P Brigns aged 18 among three Hood survivors who reached home in Derby after rescue. He and companions claim they were the water for three hours before rescue and were taken to Iceland for treatment at a hospital on May. He describes exhaustion and artificial respiration after a near-death ordeal. Lieutenant Commander John George Plonket Browarigg was last in Hood and later directed new regatta at Filildere Depot.
German planes attacked the Baghdad region aiming to kill the Regent Amir Abdallah while he traveled from Baghdad toward power. Rashid Ali fled toward Iran with looted wealth as German forces pursued, engaging enemy encampments near the airfield.
Fragmented OCR text reports Petain and Vichy leadership amid a National Assembly session. Mentions trade unions, employers, and a planned political restructuring toward hierarchical authority with a new diet and conversions. Names and dates are unclear due to garbled source.
Washington reports that 14 Atlantic and Gulf Line shipping operators are to sail for Britain at a 20 percent rate under a plan. Estimated total ships to depart reach 70 vessels, aggregating about 778,000 tons of cargo.
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