05 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1940
Page
1
Shirley Gillespie aged four fatally scalded at Wol Tongong home in Sydney after climbing onto a copper vessel while mother briefly away. The incident occurred as the child toppled into boiling water. Trepassers warned that Gle Mitchell will be prosecuted. notice cautions all persons trespassing on the estate.
A large cent crones bath railway thorn highway at Hax ham was destroyed by fire this morning. The Sydney Tamworth and Sydney Rampsey mail trains, and several goods trains are held up. The cause of the outbreak is unknown.
Weather outlook shows rain and thunder in northeast areas with possible heavy falls in NAB cor r. scattered showers elsewhere. A trepass warning appears with a day temperature pattern, winds in Glenrock and surrounding regions turning fresh to strong as a warning to stay off property. Wellington Times office print.
Melbourne reports the Minister for Air, Wr. Fairbairn, saying Hitler cannot force Britain to yield by naval or land attacks alone. He argues only air attacks on merchant shipping could weaken the Allies and that the Empire scheme demands the greatest national effort Australia has ever made, with failure bearing horrific penalties.
James Howell was found dead at a Wes farm on Monday, his father severely injured in the same incident. The surviving parent, hospitalized in critical condition after weeks of medical observation, remains under care as authorities investigate the tragedy.
The Dominions Secretary Anthony Eden, speaking from Strathford, states that the current conflict is not a war of grand designs but a struggle for international freedom. He emphasizes the Dominions aim to uphold the right to be free and to secure overseas influence.
The text extols the right of peoples to lead their own lives and worship as they choose, praising the Dominions for aiding freedom. It asserts that Goebbels and Hitler falsely predicted Britain's collapse, affirming that British liberty remains strong while the third Reich is described as a sealed tomb.
Mr. Martin Freney at the McMaster Laboratory in Sydney explains that artificial and cellulose fibers may replace wool for certain textile uses as technology improves. He notes current fibers act as wool adulterants but crude protein materials could become cheap sources for wool-like fiber, while warning production costs must drop to make artificial wool viable.
Saturday officials stated no special events occurred in Belgrave during the Balkan Entente meeting. Romanian Premier Ga Fencu praised unity on issues and open collaboration within nations' independence. Turkish Foreign Minister Sarsilay expressed resolve to stand with partners and seek best results to reinforce unity among four powers. Yugoslavian Foreign Minister Markoviteh noted definite friendship among delegates. German Nazis aim to influence southeastern counts.
Brisbane dispatch reports patrol officer Gus O'Donnel was speared to death and fellow officer George Greathead seriously injured when their patrol was attacked by natives on the Rie rast in the Mandang area of New Guinea Friday.
In Bournewood, Yallundry won the toss and batted, piling a total of 98 in their first innings. P Wykes and M Wykes top scored while J Johnstone and R Hinton shared key wickets for Bournewood as Yallundry press for advantage in a tightly contested match.
The Premier of South Australia Mr Playford strongly urges the formation of a Federal Coalition Government saying it would justify itself at the next election. He notes no fundamental policy differences between the two parties.
Fragmentary manuscript mentions a government precaution and community urging actions about a patent. Details are unreadable, with missing names, dates, and locations. The readable fragments suggest a call for compliance or avoidance of a specific patent publication.
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