A Fortune for the Taking London 180
A fragment from a London tale hints at bold adventurers seeking fortune amid trials and hazards. The text alludes to a daring venture and the perseverance required to claim wealth despite adversity.
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1942
Page
3
A fragment from a London tale hints at bold adventurers seeking fortune amid trials and hazards. The text alludes to a daring venture and the perseverance required to claim wealth despite adversity.
A fragmentary report lists prize winners and numbers from a patriotic raffle held in Brisbane. Names such as Phil lips Smith Lynch Parkin and others appear, with first prizes around £12,000 and multiple smaller prizes across many ticket numbers. The source reads as a damaged OCR with numerous misspellings and scattered place names including Maryborough Mackay and Port Moresby Syndicate.
An aircraftsman was killed in a unclear event described with garbled text. The report mentions individuals possibly named Wirriart Huy Biily Jay and Les AY ruber. Details on location Mapryetyide and time are incomplete due to damaged text. The article implies a fatal incident with military or air force involvement.
A fragmentary WWII era note describes incendiary bombs used by Japan, noting a 120 minute fuse and jars with Mayt eggs and rubber grommets. It mentions a $41 price and pyrotechnic agents that burn in air and relight after being soaked.
London dispatch outlines RAF daylight and night raids on German targets including Brest, St Nazaire, and German rail nodes. It notes enemy losses over Germany, Mediterranean action, and weather conditions hindering night fighter operations. Reports claim German families evacuating bombed Bremen and Hemelingen amid wartime dislocations.
An Information inquiry into the Milk Board examined whether shipments to camps and suppliers complied with the Milk Supply Act. Witnesses including M G and Meboughlin questioned the allocation process and the questionnaire to assess carrier and supplier roles, with the board seeking access to information on routes and milk deliveries. The hearing adjourned pending further action by authorities.
The report notes New Zealand air strength and bomb capacity, citing December actions and the number of guns involved. It emphasizes significant air assets and potential attack readiness during the period referenced.
A tentative 2044 federal budget proposals a 500 million Australian dollar plan faces scrutiny as experts estimate war expenditures may reach around 2400 million, with critics warning of heavy costs to households. The cabinet will discuss the plan Tuesday next week, amid debate over defense and civic spending.
Three sailors were killed and several wounded when the Nestor, a Javelin class destroyer, was ripped by a night action while on Mediterranean service. The vessel, commissioned in 208, carried six 47 inch guns and ten torpedo tubes, and had a crew of over 200. The disaster raf en route to joint operations with allied fleets, with repairs underway and inquiries pending.
Tin now trades at 371 pounds per ton amid a three country production boost. Production drivers include Malaya Thailand and other regions inspired by temporary output reductions. Copper and tin price comparisons to sterling illustrate market volatility while commonwealth suppliers seek greater stability.
The notice discusses applications from members of the AIP and Multis for service with an air force program, indicating selection processes and possible transfers to the Royal Australian Air Force. It references specific names and phrases in a fragmented manner, outlining procedures and occupancy concerns.
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