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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1939
Page
1
Finland rejects concessions amid rising Baltic tensions. Moscow presses for policy shifts while Sweden weighs responses. Frontier movements near Karelia reported as diplomatic talks proceed slowly. Analysts note Finland’s resolve to defend sovereignty despite pressure, with allied support under scrutiny.
Vintage ad lists ladies three quarter length silk gloves in white navy and pearl pate with prices 3/11 4/11 5/11 6/11. Also features smart real dokskin slows in white or jacquard priced 9/11 11/6 13 rT.
A local bank manager, Downing, was attacked by an armed bandit near the picture theatre last night. Downing wrestled the bag from the robber after a brief struggle, receiving a bullet wound but resisting the theft before police found no suspect. He was treated at hospital and released.
Dr Mannix’s car, carrying several bishops from other states, was in a minor collision on the way to Melbourne. The vehicle struck fuel near an East Milbourne street intersection, injuring Be yond a shaking sorrow of the party, and Dr Mannix returned to the ground with a few moments, while a large crowd gathered.
Andrew Jano0i, 44, of Wellington Povst, was taken to hospital after a utility truck crash. He sustained fractures of both bones in the leg and injuries to the right ankle and knee. The incident occurred when the vehicle swept off the roadway.
British and Dominion ministers in London review Australia’s air support, economic warfare, and shipping. Air Ministry briefings confirm Beaufort bomber manufacture in Australia, with ministers discussing strategy, supply, and empire air expansion while stressing decisive action and unity across governments.
Reports from London detail the French Navy as a strong, modern force larger and better equipped than the German Navy, with seven capital ships, seven large cruisers, 22 light cruisers, 20 modern destroyers, and numerous auxiliaries, contributing to Allied power. Talks between French and British leaders signal active cooperation. Air attacks on U boats show patrols around northern waters engaging submarines with coordinated bombings and ship defenses. Cargo ships torpedoed and bodies recovered in later updates emphasize ongoing war risks and losses.
Watersiders adopt tactics slowing Mackay sugar shipments. Harbour operations reduced as 12 hour work limits enforced, with two restrictions on overtime and earnings. Disturbance injures two workers, one with a fractured jaw. Norwegian ship withdrawal halts a full load of agar. Cane growers to meet this week on position.
London reports outline a major modification to Australia’s air defence strategy as Me RG Casey notes the fighter command network at Pitter Headquarters coordinating Britain’s air defence. The system tracing raiders across maps, with telephoned orders and soundproofed operations boxes, shows Dominion involvement and distant German threat considerations for Australia.
Paris dispatch says German scouts penetrate deep into French territory on the Western Front and engage with French anti aircraft fire while the Associated Press notes heavy activity and continued Allied responses.
Sydney reports a high cost for Australian National Airways to charter a Douglas airliner from Hokord to relieve a domestic shortage. Negotiations involve the Australian Department of External Affairs to extend landing rights to Batavia and Melboune, with proposed fees of 100 Aust dollars per hour and 87 for extra hours, subject to approval and aircraft availability.
Sunday-Signor Muso Aukin speech today announced that Katy was strengthening her forces immediately, but gave no explanation of the move. Remembering who has bows achieved true part, we’re directing our will and strength towards the future.
Treasury weighing additions to wartime luxury tax as Canbemma Hunday Close scrutiny names luxury goods including beer spirits perfumes imported foods and toilet articles. New York dispatch cites Shanghai report supporting naval actions by Admiral Scheer with claims of sinking freighters and substantial cargo losses.
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