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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
6
Brisbane show proceeds amid weather and permit talk as Rockhampton notes show to open today. Officials cite caravan access and safety as crowds gather. attendees report excitement despite construction and smoke concerns at the exhibition grounds.
An American correspondent touring the south and west from Paris reports tens of thousands of German troops occupying towns along the road. German convoys move rapidly as French withdraw, with military equipment looted and streets swept. In Orleans and Tours ruins line main avenues while French prisoners are paraded in columns and salute the American flag.
Sydney buyers scarce at the livestock sale as prices averaged around £439 per hand. Lumby noted best cheeps sold well while many regular bidders stayed away. The standout bid came for a Haddon Rig ram from Queensland, with the top average for the day achieved by several rams from Walker and Co. at Boonook.
Scrambled OCR notes report the Clerk of Parliament losing two months pay amid an inquiry into ballot paper handling in Hamilton elections. References to Mr Dickaar and Aitken PM discuss cabinet use of ballots and forthcoming report highlights.
Two female postmasters, Cladya Mikabells Sanderson of Noojee and Hulda Gavan Cneable of Meadows 1.A., were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the King for long devoted service and outstanding duty in telecommunication and mail delivery. The awards highlight dedication despite danger in distant duties.
In London a confused report states air services are suspended after an incident involving four planes near a town. Deluge damage and casualties are mentioned while authorities investigate the event and restore operations.
Melbourne reports show Mr Menzies and Mr Forgan Smith in a heated exchange over leadership, with discussion of forming a new federal government bloc. Mr Smith urged clear direction while Mr Menzies addressed policy ideas and potential coalitions, signaling unsettled alliance prospects.
In Melbourne on Thursday honorary Brigadier General J H Canny formerly Brubane was appointed to command the Ind Division of the Australian MW Purges replacing Najar-Gencul LD. Murray who was the officer in charge of the division was briefly mentioned alongside Brigadier General Dunioan in the report.
A fragmented report describes tolls for bicycles motorcycles and motor cars on a bridge. Pedestrians cyclists and motor vehicles face new fees with riders protesting while authorities outline schedule and payment rules.
Fragmented OCR text shows a proposed state loan of £60,000 to Brisbane Council with references to a loan council and parliamentary figures. The garbled source mentions phases, a secretary or MP, and budgetary context but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
The text records a golf club championship draw for the second class round to be played Saturday with a stroke handicap. It lists fixtures including Behult v Re Carey and Pox v C Muad, plus singles C Schutt v W Backhorn and B Pullen v marker. It also notes the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Behind of Arts, a discussion on Main Roads extends Spring Creek road work, and road improvements plans including bitumening the Plain Fold.
Melbourne dispatches state enlistments in Australia have reached 70 890 with headquarters listing by region. New South Wales 20200 Victoria 35050 South Australia 80 Tasmania 2215 Western Australia 4699 Darwin 160. Recruiting has continued at a steady rate since the outbreak.
The Bucharot correspondent cites a new decree prohibiting Jews from joining the nation’s forces amid wartime tensions. In Johore London, £280 is pledged to the Tempertat Seechequer for the war effort, while Otto von Lech received prison terms for espionage. Transport fares in London are set to rise to bolster revenue by about £2,000,000.
The Navy sends the sight vessel Phoenix to South American waters amid war era talks of Australia growing flax and boosting industry. Officials debate standard fiber lengths, government support, and market prospects for Australian flax production during wartime.
Ipswich barrister Drudane Walken Navclalas of Spewlel Lett ih scwuite vated at EN left an estate valued at 33535 pounds. The details reference probate proceedings and the distribution of assets.
Thursday's Royal National Association council meeting saw Mr Jimi Rollontey resign as chair amid differences with the council. President Mr Haw paid tribute to Rollontey, noting his energy and devotion shaped the association over many years. Bottoming’s exit was motivated by disagreements, though he praised the organization’s progress and show quality during his tenure.
London, Wednesday. Selah Roman Catholic bishops urge unity of political parties and people to cooperate. Dr A H Reva of Queen's University urges independence through sacrifice to secure protection and warns Treland leans toward foreign bases and domination, including Gibraltar, threatening independence.
A fragmented OCR item lists names and terms such as Downs, Saturday, May, and multiple surnames like Cruise Lane Yon McMurichs Skerne Doyrue TE Bune Mumer Purdy Gabe Bindlet Weber Welan Woinen Bema Sse Andoratel Harklva st uinn Welnhj Grvle Stusga Royse Tompion Thompaan Evang.
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