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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
5
Dispatches describe a tumultuous withdrawal as Allied forces evacuated French ports under German pressure. Reports from RAF and BEF observers note disorganized French defenses, heavy bombardment, and orderly retreat despite warnings of capitulation.
Washington today reports a plan to boost naval strength by 70 percent seeking immediate funding and new ship programs. Admiral Stark and lawmakers push for a wide expansion, including 25,000,000 dollars for ships and personnel over five to six years, amid debate on national defense priorities and budget limits.
Plans for a seven or eight storey military building at Taraite polney for Avetralli have been approved by the War Cabinet and announced by the Minister. The service building is to be constructed in sections and may be available as an emergency ward. 600 beds for acute patients and 14 pavilion beds are stated. A separate report describes a dramatic air encounter and British civilian evacuation efforts during wartime Dunkirk, including units, flags, and casualties.
Churchill in the House of Commons warns France must stay in the war or Britain will face a decisive battle for England. He touts Allied resolve, envisages large future arms aid, and stresses unity to avert a German invasion while France’s position remains uncertain.
A fragmentary piece explores cosmetic powders and a woman's forgetfulness after applying face powder at night. The odd phrasing mentions Paris and a brandish of charm, noting how powder can accompany a sense of beauty and distraction, with repeated emphasis on forgetfulness and routine.
Charmosan face powder from Paris appears in the ad copy. The fragmentary text notes the product is sold everywhere by Phoeilsis and mentions drape Ont ater J in a partial vintage advertisement style. No clear dates or locations are readable.
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