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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1940
Page
3
An alleged advertisement touts VAN NURACHE MIDNEY PILLS as a cure for backache and kidney problems. It appeals to readers with claims of quick relief and widespread use, urging purchase despite vague ingredients and dubious safety.
Prime Minister announced Air Keith Murdoch as Director General of Information with broad powers over the department and wartime communications. The move aims to coordinate news channels, keep the public informed, and support the war effort, while Murdoch remains chief owner of a major newspaper group.
A jumble of scattered words and phrases referencing places foods and names. The readable parts include Woody Great Pepper MT and Sal on neh Ah grass Faden and Monde Wei Sah Me Ala. The text is incomplete with no clear event or person to establish a reportable item.
Sydney reports outline a sweeping cabinet reorganization to speed Australia’s war effort. Key ministers to be replaced by business figures, with new War Cabinet oversight of munitions and supply. Preliminary finance planned for new departments, plus powers to requisition private plant and intern enemy aliens under tightened security.
Brisbane reports another large deployment as Sub-Inspector Rookies leads more than 100 special police to Canefields area extending to over 108 officers. Police from Brisbane and inland stations join the effort as northern regions face ongoing hunts.
In Brisbane on Friday the Golden Casket No. 64 draw announced major prizes with ticket holders from Rockhampton and Brisbane. First prize 26000 went to ticket e732 with W Hyland and others. second prize reported. third prize 1800. fourth prize 50. ten prizes of 1000 and other listed amounts across multiple ticket holders in Queensland.
A fragmented item reports on the Australian government excluding women from potential middle east deployment amid a national debate. Prime Minister and Minister figures are cited discussing policy and exceptions in relation to a proposed war stance. The piece references a Friday announcement and focuses on party response and political figures.
Postmaster General Mr Vi Cs Twoeby announced that an armed postal employees' group would be formed to protect communications across Australia and territories. Thorby warned traitors would face swift action while members would be trained and equipped to guard cable and wireless stations and postal services.
Arthur Rudin, a journalist aged 31, was sentenced to three months imprisonment for distributing a paper. The proceedings show Rudin and another man, aged 40, facing related charges. The report notes the case against them in a North Premantic setting with no further details on the publisher or paper in hand.
In his address the Prime Minister reiterates support for a National Government including the Labour Party only if Labour would join on a sustained wartime footing. He warns that inviting Labour could risk conscription opposition and stresses Empire air training schemes and sending more troops abroad as pillars of unity.
Canberra reports the Commonwealth war loan near completion with substantial subscriptions and praise for the public. Treasurer Mr. Spender notes strong uptake since the "Win the War" drive, while Brisbane records £21,005 in interest free loans and gifts totaling £13,846 across all funds.
Manila reports a Japanese protest over the Philippine immigration bill after the measure passed the Assembly and was sent to the President. Japanese Ambassador to the United States cited opposition to the act, with the foreign minister calling it unfriendly. Police noted a pro Japan association under watch as the affair unfolded.
A muddled report notes a Melbourne meeting where petrol rationing was discussed amid ministerial statements. Mr Thwrry is quoted on the issue while Prime Minister Menales faces questions about policy and implementation.
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