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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
3
An old style ad claims stomach digestion aid using alkaline remedies and herbal syrups. It promotes Sisgrabe and Sigel Syrup as soothing tonics to ease heartburn and abdominal pains after meals. The text imitates early patent medicine language with references to stomach and liver gland stimulation.
The defense department warned against chatterbugs and rumour spreaders as a serious wartime threat. An official noted only strong measures can deter such activity, with penalties on information that could prejudice war effort outcomes.
London report notes an agreement between Turkey and Iraq on defense collaboration regarding Syria, French mandated territory, and Trak in coordination with Britain. The wording is unclear but indicates a regional pact amid wartime alignments.
A London report says Ami Miller persuaded Mussolini to curb vacate demands on France to avoid hurting Perwin Government support. Revolt flourishes in Paris provinces against Petain’s administration, with British diplomats noting Mussolini’s attempt to limit German risk. Petain Weygand face Allied and internal strains as French troops mobilize, while a Petain minister reportedly belonged to a Franco-German group promoting Nazi alignment.
Robert Hunt a former jockey from Rosevale hails from Wvanna and sought a divorce from Faith Hunt in Brisbane Supreme Court. They married in New Zealand in 1990 and moved to Australia around 1908. Hunt requested custody of their 15 year old child. an order granted custody to Hunt.
The German writer Henry Gunter Hammerstein was sentenced to three rounds in prison at Bow Street for possessing a gas outfit with a pistol fountain pen and ammunition. Internment will follow the sentence.
A new Chief Justice for Brisbane is expected to be announced after tomorrow's Executive Council meeting. Wemnestly Mr. Justice Webb is among those in line for the post, with formal confirmation anticipated pending the council's discussions.
A messy imprecise report outlines an estate dispute in Brisbane involving a will allegedly executed by T. E. Bool and contested on grounds of capacity and procurement. Court proceedings reference Beatrice Merits, Bertha Emily, and other relatives as beneficiaries amid medical issues and alleged injections. Proceedings note dates from 1908 1931 and suggest a continuous probate action with medical testimony and counsel for Mrs B F Boo.
A French ex serviceman broadcasting from the BULC said Prenely are min coming to Britain after the Bordeaux Government surrendered were prevented from bringing their planes. The Government sealed petrol reserves and naval ships were replaced by others willing to hand them to the enemy. ALEXANDRIA reports the French fleet at half mast.
London reports a Malta statement showing partisan and public resolve to maintain integrity within the Empire. The reply asserts determination with God and confidence in eventual success, regardless of how long it takes. The message reflects strong loyalty and a vow to uphold imperial cohesion during uncertain times.
A telegram reportedly 531 feet long signed by 17,000 citizens urges President Roosevelt to reopen the deportation case of Harry Behiges. The message is described as possibly the longest telegram in history, reflecting broad public interest in the issue.
London dispatch describes Australian Light Fuselage units training in trenches and huts near English defences. Reporters note their seriousness, endurance, discipline, and readiness to support home defense. Major General Wynter honors cooperation with British staff and others aiding their preparations.
London report says a Berlin communiqué claims a 7000 ton tramport was bombed off Bayonne with violent explosions and fire. An armed British merchantman Saran of 12049 tons was torpedoed by a U boat, with two other armed merchantmen attacked southwest of Ireland. Melbourne notes Consolidated Industries will not manufacture cars during the war due to a change in managing director and shift to ammunition for the Commonwealth.
A Maryvale School of Arts benefit dance and tubre tournament supported Mrs. Sarah Aspinall. Door takings reached £197 with other donations totaling to give £35 to the family. Prizes were donated by participants. Reg Inglis led euchre with Mrs Bourke and Mr Razenbach as winners. Music by Reimers’ orchestra and Mrs Weight.
The Emu Vale community mourns Bo Ben Hoffman age 20 son of Mr and Mrs P Hoffman. He died in Warwick Hospital from injuries after a pine duties accident while helping his father on Emu Creek. Born Spring Creek Killarney Gradearne he attended Emu Vale State school then worked on the family property. Survived by parents two brothers and several relatives.
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