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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
3
The Australian Red Cross outlines enrollment for women volunteers and questions on nursing and auxiliary aid, stating clear guidance will come from Red Cross staff. It notes existing needs for medical and support personnel for servicemen at home and abroad, with details on uniform standards and supply channels.
The piece reports Australia's carpet industry as an emerging sector aiming to reduce imports of about 4 million yards yearly valued over 1.25 million pounds. It highlights pioneer entrepreneur Tresco G Rowe, carpet wool needs, and plans for Carpet Manufacturers Ltd. at Five Dock near Sydney, seeking abundant carpet wool and expanding domestic production.
Report claims the British Fifth Column story will shock the western world with details from the war lecture, as authorities detain German spy von Rintelen and reveal possible network arrests across London and Manchester. Police seize eight members of the Fus**n Union and others from anti vivisection groups amid a May 1 meeting.
A parrot in a house caused a scene by retrying to roam and biting onions. The bird’s squawks and the presence of a bald visitor drew attention as the parrot greeted the man with a humorously staged “Hello! Been at the onions!” in a tense domestic moment.
Vague garbled text hints at industry growth and doubt about the outlook, mentioning Mr Howe and his star, possible production increases, and new industrial activity. References to tuners, lanes, and millstone imagery suggest a shifting economy with upcoming labor and supply pressures.
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