12 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1940
Page
1
Showers and thunderstorms likely in northern island regions with otherwise fair conditions. Mild to moderate winds. Inland areas warm to hot with SE to NF winds.
Sydney mourned as crowds gathered Monday for funeral rites for Bill Lappin. Many wept and paid final respects amid a sea of mourners, while speakers recalled his life and service. The Wellington event reflected broad public sorrow and community impact.
Secretary of State Hull announced a dramatic move for peace from Washington on Saturday with informal talks underway with neutral countries as Summer Welles heads to Europe for a preliminary survey of conditions. Britain and France welcomed the initiative, while Berlin reports suggest German optimism about a possible peace.
The article notes cautious British and French openness to Mr. Welles as U.S. representative, with no mediation role promised. It cites claims of U.S. policy aiming to unity for durable peace while Britain and France seek arms-based guarantees, amid mixed views on Roosevelt’s stance and Italy’s stance.
Sydovy Monday reports most Federal unions in New South Wales will petition for a standard basic wage of £5 per week when the Commonwealth Arbitration Court sets the new basic wage soon. The decision will affect five hundred thousand workers across Australia.
Results from Moonee Valley today list winners in multiple races. Peerie and Kialla Kate head the Benefit Trial Hurdle at one mile one furlong, Knight's Armour and Or teh win the first Nurses Handicap division, Plana Mis Jemima and Berry claim the Patients Welter Handicap, with Old Style Barham and Silver Bond noted in the field.
Three women from Wollongong's peace conference walked out alleging disloyal utterances toward the King and Empire. Mrs Hatfield of the Hospital Auxiliary and Red Cross lamented lack of praise for the King and criticized peace talks with Germany. The note ends with tributes to Mr Edward Knox Rutledge, a western identity who died at 85.
A major blaze at the Glebe Colliery pithead near Mereweather, near Newcastle, caused extensive damage including mills, engines, and other valuable gear. Estimated loss around £20,000. Police report suggest the fire may have started from a discarded cigarette among several men playing away.
Sydney report quotes New Zealand Prime Minister Mr Savage stating government will crack down on saboteurs and evasion of price controls. He condemns workmen slowdowns and fake bargains aimed at bypassing restrictions as unacceptable acts by those seeking to evade the law.
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