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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1942
Page
2
The notice recalls a bereavement at Bell Heywood and thanks those who offered sympathy. It also previews Warwick Daily News featuring a June 6 194?, air raid drill demonstration sponsored by Civil Defence with about 200 participants, urging public cooperation and efficient emergency services.
Fragmentary OCR reads a church broadcast title about warship and unity. The readable lines mention Ernest and Shiam possibly, and a date like 2008, with guidance to guard against intervention. The source is highly garbled with many misspellings and unclear names.
ABP officials issued a final appeal for fullest public cooperation in tomorrow afternoon's Tullavale air raid rehearsal. The test, part of Civil Defence Organization actions, seeks to aid wardens and Volunteer Defence Corps by avoiding obstructions and complying with wardens requests. Authorities urge quiet streets between 2 and 4 pm and standard procedures to reveal irregularities in the defense setup.
A raid targeted Warwick branch of the Women’s Auxiliary organization offering access to club rooms at the hotel. The meeting minutes show that members aimed to transform the use of the rooms for OW A activities. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Corporal Can V Conte BAAS received promotion to corporal after the weekend visit of parents Mr and Mrs A Cooke of Cuyalreet Actvaie Waa. ACW Mary Kirby of Warwick and Miss Kinny formerly of Queensland VAD are noted. The unit was stationed on the Bat.
In Too Woormbe yeatening, MAWio Lay ton Buller, Raymond Arthur Montague Huns, Eric Bayard Mowe, Thomas Pranks eving Eeward Ryan, Leake Danesh Ohwenke and the Moss brinkers from Limevle are identified as supporters. The fragment notes these individuals as part of local ALP activity.
A lively Glasgow reception greets King and Queen during their extensive visit to Scotland. Royal parade along the Clyde, cheers from workers and soldiers, and inspections of defenses mark a spirited showing amid wartime tensions.
A Sydney report quotes Appakeaman of one War mamage Goumatsolar claiming the government will relieve telephones from wartime damage obligations. The Commonwealth Government would cover war damage for government telephone apparatus and related private lines as per insurance allocations. The text is unclear but discusses obligations and compensation for wartime telephony damage.
Ware Fire Brigade Board yesterday adopted recommendations from a subcommittee to strengthen protections around danger areas in Warwick City. Proposals include extending water mains to key housing, assessing Queen's Park Bridge, and installing a new pump platform at Helene Street. The council also urged road and access repairs near Shewelt Castletrent and The Beats College, with officials including Ald. I. W. Matthews and J. Murdoch presiding.
A local charity sale hosted by Mr B W Welsh in Mountalde featured a cockerel auction that drew patriotic bidders. The bird sold for escalating bids, with donations by Dr John Johnson and Mr Sam Samson raising funds for the Red Cross. The event highlighted community support for patriotic purposes as it returned the cockerel to the auctioneer for a fourth time before final sale to Mr Samson.
A Queensland branch of the Amecation of South Eastan Qeaensland moved to expel the United Ceasiere' Amecation after discussing inland wool storage and brainment centres. The Warwick meeting chaired by W. Wade included A. Oggs and others who backed a campaign against perceived threats to the sheep industry and transport networks.
A contentious discussion emerges over establishing a Ministry of Primary Production to coordinate food supply in Australia. Prominent figures including Mr. Curr, Mr. Grahame, and officials from the New South Wales Agricultural Bureau advocate centralized control to prevent chaos and ensure consistent food distribution and exports. The proposal faces criticism over overlapping authority and potential interference with existing systems.
Angora rabbits in Toowoomba sparked a serious debate at the Dockwranimate Rabbit Board meeting. Chairman L Grahawn reported tracing two Angora rabbits in the city and noted owners were unaware their animals could breach laws. The board sought powers to regulate rabbits not covered by existing boards.
A fragmented wartime dispatch reports statements from Soviet air force commanders praising British Bomber Command for strikes on Germany, and from Marshal Harris returning praise for Allied efforts. It also mentions Halifax anti-aircraft action against Junkers aircraft during a June raid, detailing a hits-and-damage sequence and German responses.
Article discusses reclaiming used rubber to support the war effort. It notes that reclaimed material could be processed for curtain goods, with prices around £30 per ton for varied rubber. Dr Johrugnauldie describes efforts to salvage tires and components, while authorities push for broader collection as hundreds of tires have been salvaged locally.
A draft notice asks who benefits from funds and distribution rules for adjacent Warwick areas. It questions whether all members of the Nenting forces, including tires and WASH 2il, or only Warwick district branches, share in the final fund. The letter seeks clarification on the proposed timing and scope.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe assorted stock movements and consignments including Boonan and Ganon Sree areas. Mentions 422 heads and 290 bullocka with references to districts and meat works. Details are garbled and incomplete.
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