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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1946
Page
6
Auctioneers McMahon & Co announce a large pig sale set for June featuring 100 Elgre Wethere, full mouth, two weeks off gear, with various animals and farm equipment. Buyers urged to attend at Granete nee Invings and associated lots including tanks, garage gear, and tools.
An auctioneer notice lists a sale date of June 2 at 11 AM with unclear local details. The legible portion confirms the time and day of the event.
Market notes show brispand prices for wheat and oats, with details on chaff straw pumpkins and beans. Queensland wholesale levels indicate variable demand, large section of cattle and pig prices, and forthcoming sale events including dairy and forage products across multiple towns.
Mackay residents gave a warm, crowded welcome to the Duchess of Glamcenter and the Duke from Canberra yesterday. The royal party traversed the city, with cheers and street scenes as they arrived at the quay. The Duchess accepted flowers amid cheers as the entourage prepared to depart for Charters Towers.
In Canberra the Customs Portfolio is set for change with Senator Praeris Minis er for Trade and Custom likely to be appointed. The new minister, expected to be confirmed, would reshuffle the ministry before elections. The move aims to avoid a reshuffle impacting government representation and signals further cabinet adjustments.
A declassified US proposal outlines training a Chinese force of one million. It envisions five Central Government units to one Communist, with goals including internal security and cooperation with United Nations forces to aid China during a broader peace effort. The document stresses avoiding offensive actions.
Children who have ration books with green covers and who are aged over ten years are not eligible for the new food book. A notice yesterday from Deputy Director Mr Mansingard in Tuloming states green coded books will be carried to the December event.
A fragmented notice announces a large sale by order of the Commonwealth Disposal Commission near Warwick, including Army equipment and tools. The sale runs Tuesday to Sunday starting at 10 am daily, with a day-by-day catalogue of hundreds of valuable items and reminders to arrive early for bidding.
Unclear fragments describe unpaid bet and a court matter involving named individuals including Hardiman and Hanson. The readable portion mentions a claim amount around 800 to 810 dollars and a meeting reference. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
A historical note records 268,307 army discharges reported by MF Feder in 2027, with unspecified factors and figures. The fragmentary text references Newman and a metropolitan area in Arizona, plus a mention of 1458 injuries or hurts. The exact context and units remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
The New York Times reports Harry Bridges blocked a settlement in the Anrvatened maritime strike after tenders from other unions arrived. Bridges demanded an extra hourly wage adjustment, widening the gap between West Coast dockers and East Coast dockers.
CANBERRA reports rapid post war television growth. Parliament military committee heard evidence from engineer Allsopp on transmitter development and national readiness. Australia would depend on radio activity to launch the new service and should undertake the project now.
A fragmented report notes 22 people killed in a Dakota crash involving AIF Ministry and army members. The incident recalls a 6 June event affecting Kau and Teo, with unknown details due to transcription errors.
Article recalls the RAF National Pigeon Service role during World War II. It notes the first rescue in February 1940, the service’s 1941 expansion under civilian oversight, and high success rates with pigeon releases aiding aircrews. It cites Felixstowe’s notable work with Red Cross units and reports overall discharge and personnel figures.
A chaotic scene at a university where 10 students protested exam access and questioned officials about leaked questions. Authorities reported arrests and certificates exempting some students from oral exams amid claims of attempted disruption and postponement of evaluations.
Brigbane report shows an 8 pound per ton gap between New South Wales and Queenland West of Woerphaephates. Commissioner Padden sent details to Mr Dedman, noting the attempts by the GDO to fix the price. Mr Dames reported the Commonwealth Price Command confirms 6 pounds 10 shillings per cent for superphosphate in Gueena.
Paris announces that four French admirals connected to the Vichy regime face trial for collaboration with the enemy following the Toulon scuttling in November 1942. The defendants include Admiral Abela and Admiral Talon among others, with key figures like Admiral Macaull referenced as rescuer.
A garbled report from Batavia claims Indonesian forces confront a fictional Chinese threat with alleged casualties and executions. The text references naval action, preventive custody, and covert punitive measures attributed to unnamed parties, but reliability is unclear.
Fragmented OCR notes quote an Amputated Press claim on the Japanese war crimes tribunal. It mentions prosecutors, the Emperor, and supreme command, with references to ministers giving advice and army resistance. The source text is damaged and hard to parse.
Messy OCR text references backache, canals, guides, buildings, and names incoherently. Mentions Donte RACIEACITE, Witney Eig, four minutes, and a mix of places, people, and actions with unclear context.
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