19 May 1942
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1942
Page
1
A notice urges customers not to blame the store for current merchandise rationing and explains that until quotas are reached the shop will sell fairly. It asks customers not to request goods on approval or lay by and states no new accounts will be opened or goods entered until further notice.
An Australian style war broadcast discusses continued Soviet advances near Kharkov and warns residents to expect possible air raids and coastal threats. Authorities stage surprise drills, urging public cooperation and readiness for bombings, with multiple rehearsals planned.
The Wood Production Minister outlined possible difficulties for next year due to drought threats, cattle shortages, and transport issues. He noted a projected 39 percent drop in beef production as the industry faces drought, rail transport problems, and buffalo disease concerns, with officials cautious about meat supply and prices.
Melbourne reports Allied air losses in the Pacific theater with heavy Japanese aircraft activity noted in the North. Officials describe Allied air operations from Australia to New Guinea and nearby fronts, outlining destruction and damaged planes as part of ongoing campaigns.
WHIABANE: Charged wily having committed rape on a young woman. An investigation led to W. Fidye, 24, being remanded for a week. No application was made for bail.
Report from Canberra on a fringe debate between Federal Treasurer and Tasmanian government over proposed 2411000 grant arrangements. Attention focuses on per capita payments, tax margins for married with dependents, and potential shifts to satisfy other states. Opposition hints at revising compensation tables and resisting income below 1200 tax relief. Brisbane dispatch notes Mr Fallon denying single proposal support and Queensland ALP opposition planning to address in Canberra.
Five collieries halted operations across northern and southern districts amid a dispute over wages and work practices. The Miners Federation and government officials discuss methods to reduce waste and restart work. Curtin plans to review regulations with union tenderers as tensions rise.
Reports from Moscow say Soviet forces continue the Kharkov push with major river crossing, punching toward the city core while German units defend and counter with tanks and paratroopers. Casualties and captures rise as the battle intensifies across the surrounding region.
Across Changqing and Yang provinces Chinese forces reported heavy Japanese casualties as they pushed into Yenan’s flank. Allied air raids targeted Japanese air bases in eastern China while Chinese reinforcements crossed the Salween River to aid Burma defenses. British and American air units conducted separate raids in Indochina, and reports claim Japanese forces in northern Burma are advancing toward India with significant Allied losses among British and Japanese units.
Moscow reports a new war period with May 2 Kharkov offensive breaking German defenses and pushing westward. Between May 2 and 16 Soviet troops advanced deep, capturing towns, tanks, guns, ammunition dumps, and taking over 1300 Germans prisoner while inflicting heavy losses. More gains noted as the Kharkov operation continued, with further advances toward Kharkov and reported German fortifications weakening under Soviet pressure.
Melbourne dispatch reports Allied forces repulsed a Japanese air raid on Port Moresby. Intercepted aircraft and anti aircraft fire damaged two enemy planes. Reinforcements in Ayler planes fortified defenses as Japanese attempts to distract port operations continued nearby.
Brisbane reports AJ F men on leave and awaiting arrangements as a troop returns from service. The article notes transfers to another base after last encounters, with reference to Rochampton and Ramey. The readable text is fragmented but indicates ongoing redeployment and personnel movements.
The RAF repelled a heavy daylight attack over Northern France on Sunday morning. A fierce barrage shook coastal towns near Dover as bombs and cannon fire roared for about an hour. Four Messerschmitt 100s raided a northern coast town, with direct hits on a church and likely casualties. RAF losses and aerial combats stretched across Boulogne to Cologne, with Spitfires engaging Pocke-Wulfs and escorting bombers. One pilot reported destroying multiple enemy planes despite dense cloud cover.
London indicates Air Ministry and Coastal Command engaged the German battleship Prinz Eugen near the southern tip of Norway. Beaufighters and Beauforts struck with torpedoes as destroyers and fighters escorted. Reports claim hits on the ship, heavy deck raking, and several allied aircraft losses.
Fragmented OCR reports a debate over public morals led by Rev. Buynmers and Rev. J Chl- Feaple, citing moral duties and army discipline. It notes soldiers warned to avoid immorality and to remain healthy while at camp. A hymn book by Sydney Nin includes a line about “What Lend We Haven.” The text is garbled with many names and phrases.
Defence to be filed in DRUMANE case involves Building Trades group and alleged defection claims. Morston Printing Co. printer W Winch faces action over an alleged bullying incident connected to a workers' journey and related parties.
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