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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
3
Containing speculative chatter on Japan and an expected shift in Pacific strategy, the report notes possible Japanese naval actions and U S reactions. It cites ex-diplomats and officials discussing long term resilience and the chance for Japan to pressure U S policy while signaling anticipated naval movements early in July.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Rosalind Russell and Rome renown but provides no clear event or context. Incomplete phrases reference fashion type and a person named Jane with a casual remark about a tall red shear.
London reports quote ministers and observers on the urgent need to defeat Germany, with warnings of famine and war weariness across Europe. Reflections on Britain's ability to endure air raids, maintain morale, and continue fighting until victory is secured, as leaders discuss strategy and timing of possible invasion or offensive actions.
Emergency War Powers Bill proposes government authority to regulate employment shifts for essential war industries. It would allow the minister to transfer workers between firms under the Supply and Munitions Department to address wartime shortages and competition among engineering and related trades. Parliament is expected to act soon on the measure.
The Federal Arbitration Court heard claims from the AWU union seeking increased wages and better conditions for workers in the pastoral industry. Proposals included a shearer rate of 60 shillings and 109 shillings a week without keep. The hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an American context, with references to Brisbane and youth, but lacks clear events, dates, or identities. The readable parts point to a historical, possibly racial or social note, without coherent detail or complete names.
Canberra, Tuesday. The enemy property rules apply to German and Italian assets abroad. The Treasurer and Office of Enemy Property will enforce control over holdings in Germany and territories seized by the Allies including Norway, Denmark, Belgium and Holland. Tallens and other enemy absences in Australia face scrutiny under the act.
London reports Britain will assume control of French war contracts in the United States. The change follows a shift in U S neutrality policy, with contracts valued around 500 million dollars to be redirected to British management. French and U S officials discuss the move as wartime production expands for anti tank and aviation needs.
Ambiguous 1941 finance and trade entries list numerous names and figures. The fragmented OCR shows stock codes, sums in pounds shillings and pence, and named individuals or firms such as Morgan and Goldelda with broken references to dividends and shares. Details are garbled but reflect routine market notation and shareholder payments.
Markets note mixed demand with strong lucerne supplies and stable prices in Brisbane. Prices for pumpkins and other produce shown with limited demand. several items sold at varied rates, including lucerne hay and timothy. Local buyers reported heavy supplies and unchanged values amid cautious trade.
Brisbane shoppers see price ranges for apples with Jonathan and Granny Smith noted. Vegetables include tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, beans, peas, and greens with varying price points and small lots.
Tomday reports egg board quotations with Hen at 1/6, Medium at 26, 79, and second quality at 1/8 with even grading. The data outlines price points and quality tiers for the current cycle.
A Brisbane sale featured 107 head of lambs and prime heavy porkers, with prime light lambs and medium quality calves drawing firm or rising prices. Exporters, butchers, and buyers dominated, while 1400 pigs offered showed high activity among prime heavy porkers and bacon types as prices firmed across several categories.
Sydney market prices for fruit and vegetables as of Tuesday show yellow and white varieties with mixed quality. Listings include Melbourne grown bananas. Victorian brown Spanish onions priced per pound. white produce noted in limited supply.
Messrs McHoughall and Co held a sheep sale at Wel yards yesterday with about 100 fair stock penned. Buyers were numerous and values firmer though quality was poor. forward prices ranged to 26s, backward springers to 6s 6d a head. A feature was a gift to the Red Cross Fund by Mr GB Brundhont of Letwood, aiding the charity.
Mears McDougall and Co report a Weeks sale at their yards with about 180 head yarded. Beef cows and steers dominate, with store cattle and vealers priced lower. Prices across cattle types range from 10s to 12 guineas per head, Hereford stock and a single well bred animal noted.
Messrs Metahan and Oowoollan held their weekly cattle sale yarding 40 to 80 heavy beef cattle and about 16 stove cattle. The sale featured a strong Praen district draft and quality Herefords, with prices affected by dry weather and other conditions. Falcons and other lots sold with varied bids, including 1910 steers and assorted heifers, as buyers remained cautious.
The report outlines butter and cheese production figures for Queens during the season, noting total output and box values. It cites 1954-55 and 1990-40 estimates, mentions a severe oil-related disruption, and references adjustments by officials and analysts to the dairy sector’s performance.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Airman Algbing London dated Monday. The text lists Vernon of Quownstown in New Finland and Ramsiiy, with unclear context or roles. No clear event, date, or organization beyond these names.
The Rose of Warwick Lodge held a Monday meeting with Bro. Borrwick presiding One new member was initiated and no pro positions were received A ward of sympathy was given to a deceased member's relatives Accounts totalling shows funds and ambulance donation The lodge elected officers for the coming term with Slater Woodward as treasurer and other officers named Delegates to various associations were announced and a joint installation ceremony planned for Freewlowe with officers to be trained in Stanthorpe
Canadian divisions left for France but returned to the western coast after orders. The move followed casualties and the need to reorganize. King notified authorities and troops began immediately to concentrate inland for reassignment.
An advertisement touts Mirpil as a remedy for rough hands from housework and postshaving irritation. It claims Mirpil heals chapped and chafed skin, chilblains, windburn, and sore tired feet, and suggests free use with every purchase.
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