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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1940
Page
6
A garbled market report lists tomatoes greens and other produce with prices and vendors like Leslie, Warwick, Brinband and Lucerne. It references truck sales and sale dates, mentioning tomatoes and vegetables with varying price ranges and local buyer activity.
Sydney markets show prices for Malte yellow and white 49 a bushel. potatoes Brownells E11 Arran greens and Snowflakes £19. Arran Chi 19. other seeds 2 lb ton. onions Victorian Brown Spanial £1 white 110. pickers £8 per ton. peas Tasmanian blue Bolling 20. grey De bushel. turnips £10. carrots £6. parsnips £10.
The report lists weekly sales of hides, tallow, and wool in Brisbane with varied values. Items include ides and skus, wax, and measures, noting no competition for sheep products and mixed quality pricing. Prime hides and wool prices are given with color grades and totals, reflecting a subdued market.
Mere McDougal and Codrey announce a forthcoming sale next Tuesday featuring 260 head of old quality cattle including 430 fat cattle. The lineup consists largely of cows with calves at side to be submitted for auction.
A transcription of an old finance and trade notice describes an auction of the Fairview property near Warwick. It details sale timing, location, and the inclusion of stock, furniture, and fittings. The listing notes the area, distance from railway, and advises prospective buyers to review improvements and prospectus before bidding.
Messrs McCahon and On announce a cattle sale at Palermins yard next Monday starting 1:90 pm. Features include 20 mixed yard stock 78 cows 10 springers 39 cows 3 and 10 four year olds with several spills, plus 25 wallocks of 2 to 4 years. Sale offers quality cattle in good condition with careful selection and 10 percent reserve.
Syd Thompson announces auctions from Ms. Levin of Gatastel offering exquisite imported English furniture pieces. Highlights include English walnut and Tasmanian blackwood items, many handsomely inlaid. Inspection on Wednesday June 12 from 2 pm. The sale begins Thursday June 13 and features rare artistic pieces from a twenty year period of business.
The report presents wartime evacuations and strategic critique with emphasis on Churchill's leadership. It notes heavy German actions, Allied responses, and the perceived need to maintain sea power while coordinating troop movements. The tone reflects a stark assessment of recent combat and morale.
Brisbane hosts a Queensland Country Life sponsored event where 37 entrants vied in fodder conservation. Judges praised better than expected quantities and quality, aiding stock feed and drought resilience. champions included Colin Metn tyre, F. K. Ranke, and A Q Bell with special prizes from Cooperatives and donors across the region.
Government awaits Britain's reply on action for war orphans. Australia and the Commonwealth lean toward immediate measures with broad citizen support. thousands have offered assistance and more pledges arrive at about 100 daily.
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