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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
2
A chaotic scene unfolds as Carmenera and allies clash over assigned duties. Key figures include Mr Midis and Lesreuy amid heated exchanges. The dispute centers on authority, responsibility shifts, and the impact on local operations. Community leaders urge calm as investigations begin.
Warwick Daily News reports on Tuesday night’s address by Prime Minister Mynaep Warren urging national unity in wartime. He stressed government needs wood, money, and cooperation from every taxpayer and wage earner to support the war. He urged savings certificates and voluntary sacrifice to back the fighting services and secure victory.
Rom Glengallan residents debated better disposal of waste material to support wartime work. Dr Carey urged centralized collection points and public education, with council to consider funds and routes to place disposal packs at Swan Creek School, Ryan’s Bore, Gindield Blore, Mt Colliery school, and Maryvale store. Local clerk noted limited waste sent from the office and urging broader participation.
Reports indicate dingoes and foxes are attacking calves in Swanfels and Emu Vale. The animals have caused substantial losses to local herds, with calves found killed and poultry affected. Residents note increasing danger to livestock and seek caution.
A fragmented OCR text mentions a remedy called Heenzo Cougr used by world famous figures. It lists names like Peter Dawnon, Gladys Monorief, Captain Tae ituffey, and others, along with stray phrases about concentrations and medications.
A lively turn at Town Hall for the amateur musical comedy Sally features Sally as Connie with Constantin the Grand Duke in a tangled inn cabaret plot. Casts include Blair Farquar, Mrs. Tom Dowling, and Jean Marron with strong chorus by Jean Steher and Betty Meld. Audience applause was enthusiastic as the production drew a packed house, with praise for the performers and staging led by Arthur Parker and Tom Gawa.
Donations toward the Australian Red Cross Society appeal in Warwick total 113 pounds with further gifts welcomed through the Warwick Daily News offices and the branch officials. The bank president Mr BR Gtieve and honorary secretary Miss Reg Booth oversee acknowledgments.
London reports a seventh night of heavy bombing on Cologne Dusseldorf Bremen and western Germany with Cologne and Dusseldorf not main targets. British bombers again hit Bremen invasion port and areas along Boulogne Cherbourg and the French coast while anti aircraft fire and fires of destruction spread through western Germany. One bomber is missing from last night’s operations.
Brisbane reports indicate candidates faced a 600 vote shortfall to meet the ALP quota for the month. Officials warn that only 1% of days remain to reach targets, while crowds rally in Townsville Cairns and Rockhampton as inquiries rise among prospective recruits amid weather disruptions and rainfall effects.
Canberra reports a planned extra payment to wheatgrowers of 12 500 000 to be announced by the Federal Government for the coming harvest season. The move includes a probable 14 bushel rise and further progress payments on wheat, with details to follow.
Canberra report notes a government statement by Air Minister McEwen that several hundred women will be needed to work in non combatant duties for the Air Force. The idea includes women clerks serving in the army on a smaller scale, with emphasis on civilian air force tasks.
A fragmented ad style text touts skin care as exciting and potent. It highlights powders and creams that claim to rejuvenate, smooth, and brighten skin, targeting women over 40 while appealing to younger readers with bold language and mystique.
Prinopen Sullana and Prince Bernhard arrived from Princeton and will be guests of Mr. Woollevell at Whille Mou in Washington.
Fragmentary OCR text listing Charmosan face powder items priced two each and including shorthand notes. Readable details are minimal. no clear event, date, or full product description available.
Dr Bregher urged rapid clerical action to demand rate collection, while clerks reported arrears and rising overheads. Discussion touched on handing collections to the solicitor, avoiding rate increases, and delaying purchases as budget integrity lagged behind expectations. The meeting reflected tension over collections and debt management.
A wartime recruitment notice announces a Sunday event by the RAAs recruiting unit at Warwick with a Monday arrival for further information. It calls for all crew to apply and notes forms available from secretary Mr P D Killy or the local RAAF recruiting committee.
Approximately 50 000 bales were submitted by brokers at the Brisbane wool appraisement beginning in June. Returns show signs of improvement since May, with Western Districts producing centring northwestern wool. Many clips exhibit 15 staple lengths and tender fiber, along with slag, crutching, and early season color issues. Seed, vegetable matter, and other faults depress overall quality, and even higher grade fleeces lack the customary brilliance of Queensland scoured wool.
Chinese puppet leader Wang Jingwei, head of the Nanjing regime, arrived in Tokyo with high officials for a visit. Prime Minister Tojo, Finance Minister Keizaburo Kawai, War Minister General Tojo, and Naval Minister Admiral Oikawa greeted the delegation. Wang will stay one day with the imperial family before moving to Kanumeineki Awlace with 17 entourage members, then return to the Chinese embassy Wednesday.
Daily war briefing notes describe French and allied actions near Damascus. Hostilities center on the Damascus region with French forces pursuing roads toward Human, Rayak, and the Hasbani area with potential impact on supply lines. The report from the Department of Information notes strategic railway routes, desert edge risks, and possible collapse of opposing forces if the Damascus area is breached.
Sd representative Pike Bron will be orbiting Warwick today Cetera. Hole sample roses.
A chaotic report describes damage during a Sunday raid near Chungking with targets including an American gunboat Tunis and a British firm warehouse. Officials say property losses were extensive and one American crew member was killed, while Foreign Office investigations consider the incident possibly accidental.
A Tuesday report from the Institute of Point Ram Hone states Japan's Air Force is mediocre with about 9000 planes, of which 9000 are serviceable, and 5 percent obsolete. The assessment notes risky aircraft in the Pacific East and 2000 frontline planes, challenging Japan's claimed air superiority.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Warvich Paleiotte Pandy and Sally with a reference to today’s events in Town Maik. Limited readable details prevent full context or actions.
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