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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
3
Fragments describe a fundraiser or festival at a salon on Grafton Street with changing colors and costumes. Mentions hats, coats, and a track event. Names or precise details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A garbled message describes a supposed digestive remedy called Fremedy Solynel Eas Tite Mhorte aiding stomach issues. Readers are warned the text is unclear and may mix noncredible claims about health, powders, and foods.
The quarterly meeting of One Goot Barathan Lodge 90 5 PAPE featured reports on surplus funds to be donated to the Commonwealth War Lean Aid and a £200 grant for garments and lodge scholarships. Officers and bearers listed include H Thompson, J Alison, Hough, Lee Hackwood, and others with mentions of service records and a Warwick Friendly Society association record.
London reports the death of Cobber Kuin in a fatal crash aboard a plane that failed on approach. Eyewitness accounts describe the aircraft skidding and breaking apart on the ground, with several crew and passengers injured or killed as the machine shattered.
A wartime dispatch describes Royal Air Force squadrons bombing enemy positions near Dieppe and along the German frontier, with attention to railway junctions, bridges, roads, and coastal targets. It notes heavy bombardment, wrecked infrastructure, and enemy reinforcements countered by Allied forces.
Canberra notes a potatio shortage as 14 000 tons may need admission from New Zealand. The inquiry finds price excessive due to mainland crop failure. It recommends reducing imports by 3000 tons while considering licences for imports up to 8000 tons amid political opposition. The government weighs steps to avert winter scarcity.
Pretoria reports Prime Minister General Smits announces war on Italy amid Mussolini’s Africa policy, pledging to defend colonial interests and unite African states against perceived aggression. Cape Town notes severed diplomatic ties and wartime mobilization as the government frames the move as a necessary response to aggression.
The State Department reports an unidentified submarine halted the U S Liner Washington off Eyteugat. After signals and orders, passengers remained aboard as the ship resumed its scheduled voyage to Galway. Washington was illuminated by lights and flags, causing confusion about identity in the night. Captain Manning defended lack of identification due to darkness.
A community assembly at Cxidsel Ewe Hall celebrated a gathering of Yangan Boye joining the Sores for a local event. Speakers advised unity and reflected on family ties as attendees offered thanks and support to those organizing the occasion and to two men honored for service.
Weather notes describe a low pressure system near New South Wales moving eastward and weakening, with a high pressure ridge near Queensland bringing moderate to fresh east to southeast winds. Scattered showers occur along the coast, especially north from Townsville, with several stations noting minimum temperatures around 19 to 39 degrees and highs reaching the mid 30s in some inland areas.
A garbled entertainment snippet mentions Warner Bene, camera crews, and various performers. It references names like Bevjacks, Mull, Healy, and Gloria Dixory in a confused summary about film and screen brands, with scattered references to locations, dates, and a few putative events amid incoherent phrases.
A questionable promotional item touts a film event at De Tumis Hall on Friday next aimed at Catholic viewers. The text includes dubious claims and references to religious imagery and political themes, suggesting a controversial, possibly propaganda style program tied to Vatican figures and global power ideas.
Mr GP Barnes chaired the Ambulance Brigade monthly meeting with officers and members present. The treasurer reported subscriptions and collections across centers, staff attended night accidents, five benefits were held, and offices were filled with MFO Maine as chair, Anderson as deputy, JuWun as treasurer, and Hugh Millac as executive representative.
A damaged notice from the Warwick branch of the Red Cross outlines donations received toward the recently launched appeal at Nutrating Mad Grose Society. Previous acknowledgments total 1524 2 FA Mall Lia. Further donations may be left with Warwick Daily News or the branch officers Mr Guilleval and Mrs Booth. Acknowledgments will be published through the Daily News.
The passage presents garbled lines with names and phrases that resemble a misread dialogue. It references women, a person called Charman Ie, a face potter, and scattered fragments about age, social roles, and a dance reference, but no clear event or date emerges.
Correspondence outlines plans for a new bitumen road linking East Warwick and Warwick railway station with additional routes under consideration. The writer urges council focus on completing the essential link and notes several streets needing attention to support growing population and traffic.
A social note recounts a Saturday evening fire beside a road near Brackenide homestead. A small heap of sticks burned, threatening a thatched home before prompt action. two bystanders extinguished the blaze with a billy can, sparing the house and surrounding scrub from further damage. The writer condemns careless fire-starting and urges caution, especially around dry vegetation, noting the incident could have caused substantial damage if not halted.
Emu Vale notes a busy week with ambulance benefit events and community gatherings. Mentions of Priday Batlle Sumcay and Duinderoo reflect local happenings, including school setback reports and parent concerns. Highlights include tennis doubles results and a Sunday match at Emu Vale course.
Berlin state news agency reports an attempted clash off the east coast of England between German torpedo boats and British destroyers. The British Admiralty states the convoy involved escaped unscathed after the Sunday incident.
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