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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
7
London reports show ministers and agents denouncing demagogic plots as Britain pledges firm resistance to Axis threatenings. Chamberlain, Lloyd George era rhetoric cited. leaders insist action will follow if appeasement fails. Public mood leans toward broader unity and readiness for decisive measures.
Mrs Gertie Whitworth hosted a party for her son in honor of his sixth birthday. Guests enjoyed a decorated hall, flowers, a birthday cake, toasts, singing, and dancing with performances on accordion and piano. Attendees included Mr W Somerville and many local residents. thanks were offered to supporters and those who helped organize the event.
A sprawling London letter recounts society events, diplomacy, and cultural notes. It mentions a royal audience with the Duke of Windsor, international figures at the conference, debates over reparations, and the presence of various foreign dignitaries. The piece also touches on Willy-Brandt era topics, fashion at the King’s garden party, and a long aside on a rare prehistoric fish discovery and museum curator Courtney-Latimer, tying high society to scientific curiosities.
Brisbane reports the Prince of Wales Cup, annual cavalry competition between New South Wales and Queensland, won by the Deriman troop of the 43rd Light Horse from New South Wales at Enoggera. Denman leads with 447 points, Kilcoy No 4 troop finishes with strong showing as Light Horse progress.
In Brisbane on Monday Wool men evenly split over whether the merino export embargo should be tied. J. F. Meynsky of the United Grangers Association discussed Sydney reports of NSW breeders urging removal of the charge. The decision will be made at the yearly meeting next May.
A man named McAtllony died before medical help arrived after a violent incident near a homestead. He suffered throat and chest injuries from a sharp weapon and was carried inside after collapsing. Authorities described a shocking scene with blood and disruption.
In Sydney a blaze broke out behind Parliament House. Quick action by local fire crews and residents saved the building’s original interiors and documents. Firefighters contained the flames as the structure sustained smoke damage.
A fierce breeze fans flames in an attic as rafters sag and smoke fills the area. Firefighters work to clear debris and chop away heat as the blaze spreads, forcing residents to retreat as heat and danger rise.
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