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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
6
A London press summary reports conflicting statements on Hungary and Russia’s military actions, noting bombings and shifting alliances. The piece analyzes the potential implications for Allied strategy and public sentiment amid evolving wartime pressures.
In Brisbane the welterweight title bout at Queensland Stadium features Sei my Locke and Hed Goevgy, a dramatic hammering. The event, promoted by Carsburg, headlines a night of boxing with witnesses and a strong crowd at Aris bane venue.
The readable portions show scattered phrases about injuries and commissions but no coherent event, date, or location. The garbled content mentions individuals, commissions, and legal terms without forming a clear narrative or identifiable entities.
A 1941 report discusses changes to dairy production in Australia including shifting butter and cheese output to align with wartime contracts. It outlines costs, transportation, and regional impacts, noting Britain’s role and the need for infrastructure and funding to support a gradual transition without harming farmers or national income.
A Warwick production of the musical Sally profited about £10 and drew strong public support over three nights. Producer McArthur Parker and director Mr Gawn praised the company’s such as J C Carter and Mrs Crombie for behind the scenes work. A future show, possibly No No Nanette, is planned with Mr Leadbitter arranging a mid run rental to aid the fund.
Quotations from the Brisbane Stock Exchange show a mix of common and preferred shares, bonds and debentures. Notable entries include Commonwealth Bonds 4 percent twelveth, Candemane Brewery, General Industries ordinary shares, McWhirners Ltd, Clarice White, New Queensland, and Roma Blocks with varying prices and paid dividends listed.
Market notes from Brisbane show mixed activity with pumpkin supplies reported higher and prices improving slightly. Cattle and hogs traded unevenly with some strength in demand, while truck and agricultural commodities posted modest gains and several lots failed to sell.
Market list shows assorted prices for apples, strawberries, greens, prunes, peaches, and other produce. Entries indicate price ranges with occasional higher figures for specific items and regional names suggesting a Brisbane market report.
Friday market notes show quotations for goods such as goedtam and pullek with varied quality levels. Sydney figures include prices for white and yellow millet, cream, bright-colored items, and several commodity names with per ton or per unit values.
Messrs McDougall and Co announce sales of pigs and car safe men with various livestock lots. Contracts demand a certain number of deconers and porkets, with a payment of Sd per td free of commission. The sale includes calves, wethers, ewes, and other livestock with dates scheduled for Thursday. Information collected by the firm points to competitive prices and strict conditions, urging farmers to consign quality animals and to note the impending sale weeks ahead. The notice emphasizes weight, breed, and condition requirements for all lots and forecasts a large turnout and favorable market opportunity.
Berlin reports a quake affecting eastern Morocco with widespread damage and high casualties. The dispatch notes tremors causing structural collapse and requests aid as authorities assess the extent of destruction and aftershocks.
Auction notice for Woinestay sale listing 180 head of stock and varied livestock, hides, wool, tallow and farm produce with prices and conditions. Also adverts for forthcoming sales, household items, and cattle yard entries from Albion and Albert streets with inspection and bidding times.
McCahon and Co announce four upcoming auctions next week for cattle store cattle and young stock with 80 steers and 14 steer lot offerings. They urge attendances for good stock and note high market prices with special attention to pigs and calves.
Sydney reports a boxer's death after a bout ending in tragedy. The fighter, aged 36, collapsed in the ring following a brutal exchange, and medical staff struggled to save him before he died several days later. Officials are reviewing the match and surrounding events.
North Queensland Synod adjourned with motions by Archdeacon J Narmes. The synod rejected the draft constitution as approved by the general convention and as amended by a committee. It also urged Parliament to extend powers of the diocesan synods amid state concerns about governance.
Sydney reports major general appointments within the Allied forces. J A Darevant from the Western Command is named General Collier commanding the Northern Command. B Jackson currently serves as head of the Northern Command. Duff is assigned to Western Command amid wartime restructuring. he is noted as a Soult Austrian veteran who served in the last war and earned the DSO.
A Rockhampton family donates 5000 pounds to the war effort. Details preview a property sale of Mrs M Kay on the min-killarney road, 148 acres freehold with house, sheds, and fences, offered by auctioneers Sesstb McDane and others on Friday at 2 pm.
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