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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
1
A fragmented OCR extract shows scattered entries mentioning prices, pants, undergarments, and textiles with lines like Under Pants and Panis. Names such as Maul, Maton, Bluns, and Wulatti appear distorted. The text hints at a catalog or price list for clothing items but lacks coherent details or full items.
Reports from Paris and London say Hitler and Mussolini met in Munich to discuss peace terms for France with mediation from the Papal Nuncio. French broadcasts say a peace settlement is being shaped while French troops continue fighting and Maginot Line forces regroup in Alsace Lorraine. German and French statements describe cautious terms and delays as both sides prepare for potential armistice talks.
Canberra reports Sir Harry Brown named Co ordinator General of Works to lead defence project efforts under federal and state governments. The position, created to coordinate defence works, was approved by a Loan Council meeting in Canberra with unanimous support. The government intends a borrowing program to fund the works while Brown liaises with the Prime Minister and Premiers.
Britain remains steadfast as Marshall Petain declares France will end hostilities with resolve. The public mourns the losses of war and honors the resilience of Britain and the Empire amid widespread sympathy for civilian suffering and continued Allied support.
In Sydney a body was formed to organise the war effort of women in New South Wales as the Women’s Australian National Service. The conference, attended by about 250 women and convened by Lady Wakehurst, approved plans to inaugurate the movement with aims to unite existing women’s organisations, wear badges and uniforms, and prepare auxiliary forces including canteen cooking first aid and rifle shooting. Leaders cited enlistment from all community sections and support from the New South Wales government.
A chaotic dispatch reports German spies and quislings undermining France during World War II. It describes alleged sabotage at the Imperial Hotel Rochage and widespread morale issues among workers and civilians. The piece cites German intelligence officers, refugees, and Allied observers, noting rumors of armistice plans and police actions against suspected subversion.
A violent confrontation at Maypole involves the Alto Connells and a warder. Police seek suspects after an assault incident with objects torn and a failed escape attempt. Authorities intensify inquiries into the attack and motive.
An OCR fragment describes fashion items with unclear colors and prices. It references a blue and green theme, a dainty two piece set, knit pullover with ribbed twin set, and buttons. Many words are garbled, but hints at price and style are present without clear dates or brands.
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