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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
2
Wartime style report describes a weekend frost event at Warwick with visits and a tense, cold atmosphere. Weather hints show temperatures dipping below freezing while officials assess the impact. Roads and water mains face strain as a broken supply line prompts temporary restrictions and repair crews deploy.
A fragmentary report notes Morjosen and Bevis racing in the Le Mans event with Genta Wal among the listed participants. Unclear details limit otherwise concrete outcomes or placements.
Bishop Roper traveled from Toowoomba to Warwick with Father Partler to lead a Mass at Handy Mase and to celebrate Holy Communion for a large crowd including over 100 Mary children. He thanked Warwick residents for supporting Gleary’s student appeal and Father Concan’s canvass. The event aimed to fund a Seminary bursary with donations totaling £1700, plus additional statues for the Seminary.
The text outlines arguments by wool growers and industry bodies for Britain to pay more for the wool clip. It notes weathering fixed world prices, Australia’s production costs, and wartime supply dynamics with Germany and neutrals affecting exports. It cites Argentina, Italy, Holland, and Scandinavia as trade routes, and expects limited new demand beyond Allied powers amid ongoing conflict.
A wartime style plan seeks to boost radian production within the Commonwealth. Officials report limited cation re vined and time constraints to align with peace time induxirten. The initiative involves adjustments at Hocklemplon and nearby areas, plus supply considerations for whitemacterials and Homies. Unemployment figures show several men affected as the program advances.
Warwick Hospital board notes discuss secretary arrangements and approval of accounts totaling £11516, with salaries and wages totaling £7065. The report shows a debit balance of £200185 after payments. Hospital statistics include four new admissions, 116 admissions in period, five deaths, and a daily average of 423, with 123 private ward days. Donations are listed from several contributors, and staff changes include resignations and maternity leave.
A Warwick community project collected eight parcels from the Central State gift fund for departing soldiers. Children prepared water blades and cakes while the Warwick branch of the Australis Combats Wund organized the distribution. Chairwoman Mrs J. Flealy noted each parcel carried a shaving cream and soap set as a practical token for the soldiers.
Fragmentary text describes a blaze in sewerage lamp room area and a firefighting response. Names and details are garbled, with references to a superintendent and fire department conduct, but essential facts are unreadable. The damaged passage mentions damage, destruction, and possible injuries without clear dates or locations.
A major fire at Clifton destroyed the Nal lets Memorial Mall and artefacts from the Reading Room and Gallery. Volunteers contained the blaze with water from adjacent areas as authorities inspect losses including photographs, war memorabilia, and the Soldiers League display, with total damage assessed in the thousands.
A garbled account mentions a planned marriage and a teacher involved, with names and locations obscured. The text references a fractured girl and a severe incident, plus alleged statements about conduct and responsibility, in a stark, uncertain report.
The Australian Wheat Board outlines procedures for importation and distribution of cornsacks to wheat and barley growers. It details margins set by the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner, payment schedules to distributors, delivery conditions, contract continuities, and safeguards on over selling and price adjustments for growers.
An excerpted, error-filled report outlines French observers debating the cabinet’s fate and a potential reform or capitulation. It notes Marshal Petain leading and discusses whether France should pursue terms with Germany, maintain military defences, or await peace conditions while Britain and allies adjust strategy.
The passage notes Compre tan Piteroft of Ga AT traveling with his parents and Mrs J. W. Puteratt attending a conference in Charleville. They visit Quuple end 7 Tae western ent before leaving for Romper camp. Mr Free Mellsh hairdresser received a farewell as Sporting House management closes. Mr A J De Wiehet and Mr Metllah voiced support for Iskashin accenanice. unclear details follow.
An unclear article discusses Gandhi and wartime figures, mentioning Hitler and European statesmen. It notes courage from Norwegians and Belgians and suggests a call for vigilance and resistance. The passage reflects a wartime speech or commentary with references to Germany and Allied responses.
The readable fragments indicate a parish meeting in Partahbumery Gasca Mreting with attendees Warhiback of Note Desa and Abeta Nirebin near Moewerta Wall. Details are incomplete but reference a fund motion and town mall context.
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