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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
5
Program listings describe a mix of shows and events with times and names such as Tig Pereira AnS Nit pm Mandas and Mollywoon News. Various performers and local broadcasts appear, including dance, music, and drama segments, with dates and times scattered in a cluttered OCR style.
London reports outline a plan for evacuating children from Britain to safer homes abroad. Secretary for the Dominions, Mr. G. Mhakemeare, says children at formal schools would travel free, others at reduced rates. Most youngsters are under twelve, with efforts to place them with host families while parents may follow later if possible.
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A discussion outlines planned rises in consumer tobacco and brandy prices following a 10 percent import-cost uptick. Officials note wholesalers face higher production costs, with retailers likely to pass much of the increase to customers once oversight approves changes in wholesale-to-retail markups.
The Australian trade union movement faces a debate at Melbourne conference on the war programme. The ACTU president and the Australian Workers Union will weigh federal government plans, with a trade union advisors panel to be reexamined. The conference aims for wide representation and concrete government proposals to guide policy without delay.
Weather report notes a severe cold snap across southeastern Queensland with frost in many areas. Clifton records a grass reading of 16 degrees and Toowoomba 20.8 degrees, marking one of the coldest periods in years. Brisbanes highest 9.7 degrees and Goondiwind 21 degrees as numerous towns wake to near record lows.
The weights for the Reem Handicap and the Metropolitan Handicap were announced tonight. Leading entries include 98 for the favorite with Benavita 90 and High Caste 0.2 among others. Queenslander Tranzouan alleged by the press to be involved. Final weights show Millesope 29 spearvale 84 Six Fly 77 and Warwick 7 in the mix.
In Lowood, Reginald Collet was accidentally shot by his brother during a dispute while walking along the riverbank. The wounded man died soon after at a nearby hospital as authorities investigated the incident and ruled it an accidental death.
London and Berlin describe air raids by Allied and Axis forces across Germany and England. Bombings targeted aircraft factories, storage depots, rail yards, and industrial centers, causing fires, explosions, and damage to multiple facilities while raids over England included incendiaries and reconnaissance missions.
London reports ongoing manpower mobilization as Britain expands the trainee and enlistment drive. Authorities state millions registered, with thousands more expected as the one-year trainees yield figures show rising participation and a larger pool for military service.
Scattered showers later in the southeast division with further frosts in the eastern and southern areas. Southeasterly to easterly winds increasing to fresh to strong in the southern districts. The forecast references inland and coastal sectors around the Coral Sea.
A May incident in the East Indies involved Japanese forces closing a production line as a response to an attack. The United States and The Netherlands condemned the action, calling for accountability and potential reprisals. Authorities warned of further measures and outlined possible Allied responses to the aggression.
Fragmentary OCR text references a ship bombing plan involving Swedish vessel and German or allied actions. Names and places are garbled, but indicates wartime attack details with dates or items related to an event near Algiers and mentions bomb delivery and plan names.
A Friday boxing card drew a large crowd with lively action and rough exchanges. Match results included Daan Eatenck Ssh Tougat drawing, a second-round KO by W Morrie, and Rideway earning a points win over MC Risnaen. Several judges handed decisions, keeping the event competitive and spirited.
London notice reports the death of Mr AE to Slavenges, chairman of Stamos Ltd, on Saturday. The brief obituary records his role and association with the company.
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