16 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented textile notice describes a cream wool and silk Luaiber jacket with Jacquard pattern. Mentions two pockets, collar worn open or high, ribbed finish and cuffs, and waist details. unclear pricing and sizing due to garbled OCR.
Reports from Melbourne and Brisbane reveal rising anxiety over Lieutenant Keith Anderson and mechanic Hitchgock who vanished near Alice Springs after leaving the Kookaburra. The Defence Ministry and Sydney Citizens Committee coordinate Canberra air search with plans to fly southeast from Wyndham to cover the route toward Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
In Brisbane on Monday the Arbitration Court heard the Atherstan Tablelams Maize Board seek changes to the farm workers award to permit piece work rates for picking and harvesting. Debates covered rates per log or ton, with gaps between proposed and paid rates and calls for conference toward a tonnage or hourly rate solution. The court ordered further talks among growers, representatives, and officials to determine a workable variation and to consider Bowen district and Stanthorpe inquiries.
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled references to London towers and a journey of gift within a brief timespan. Names, places, and exact events are not decipherable, leaving only stray terms like London, Wowtuinster, Tangently Comlons, and a half minute timeframe.
A milk booth at Martin Place sold milk at 0d per bottle, drawing strong demand until supplies ran out. The State Health Officer Dr Purdy stated authorities were obliged to curb price gouging and speed milk restocking.
In Brisbane on a Monday session of the Supreme Court Afr. Tuulles Fenehman presiding, Joe Brown was tried for allegedly attempting to damage racehorse Hydeaulte owned by George Raid. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after deliberation.
Darwin report of a sunken lugger found near Cape Kaith on Cape Melville Island. George Hunter, a pastoralist, arrived today aboard two sailing vessels and believes the vessel may be the Harriet. Darwin recalls a previous officer in charge with his wife and family. Crew reportedly consisted of one Chinese man and three Aboriginals. no crew prices found ashore. A relief party proceeds to the scene.
The Air Accidents Investigation Committee formed by the Federal Ministry in July 1927 will report on all forced landings in the Commonwealth. Members include H Puyou as chair, Wing Commander Harrison, Captain Durham, Lt Colonel Gipps, and Marcus Bell. The committee will decide if further investigations are needed and penalties exist for reporting failures.
A horse fell during the Navice Handicap at Randwick injuring rider A Judd who was taken to hospital in serious condition. Four riders sustained abrasions and concussions while only three horses finished the race.
Perth reports Sunday flight confirms crew safety and native runners reached Southern Cross. Derby notes stranded aviators in good spirits as packages dropped. supply planes in service though landing may be days away. Three planes ready at Derby for rescue. Canberra chosen for Anderson search amid limited information.
Melbourne reports that the Chief Secretary ordered all persons who removed bones from the Melbourne Gaol last week to return them. The bones of Ned Kelly and Frederick Deeming found during excavation are to be handled by the Penal Department. The Crimes Act penalizes possession of body portions without authority with up to three months imprisonment.
The Defence Minister said landing grounds between Portly and Darwin are prepared after tests by Colonel Brinemead and Air Commodore Williams. They believe Captain Kingsford Smith can land safely. Plans include Wyndham to Darwin routes with emergency landings to Perth, as Brisbane Charlesville service inaugurates. Passengers on the first trip include A Kennedy and Fergus MeMaster. P Moody to pilot the first machine.
A wartime style textile listing showcases wool crepe de Chine velours tweeds and check tweeds with colors like grey beige navy and sultana. Prices per yard range from 4/11 to 26/ yard as suppliers advertise English kasha flannel coating velours and ring velvets in self colours and multiple finishes.
The Armitrong Siddeley airliner from India, piloted by FP Jones, lands at Croydon at 2.00 pm ahead of schedule carrying Vincount Cherry and Sir Geoffrey Salmond. Sir Samuel Hoare remarks that all involved for the flight deserve the highest credit.
The Mayor of Hélebune hosted a reception for representatives of lending trading associations and a manufacturing firm to mark the third annual shopping week. He commended Ue longue and urged a distinctive mark to prove goods are made within the state.
In the 1000 mile motor road race to Brecon and back for the Brunel Cup eighty one competitors started. Campari won with an average speed of 50 miles per hour.
A chaotic report describes a drowning incident as a crowd member named Wille and several others are mentioned. The text references a river crossing near Sydney and a person named Mexander Roew with a damaged pulley.
Grace Suitor aged 10 died after a snakebite at Gumbalong station near Hombain on Saturday afternoon. She was with her father who attempted to extract the venom and rushed her to Bombalu hospital where she initially seemed to recover before dying later that day.
The King, despite poor weather, took a brief walk Saturday night and returned with a vehicle. He was seen in the grounds of Craigwell House shortly after breaking fast.
Owing to high patronage at the ophthalmic hospital in Brisbang at Miabughimbig, an extension of the premises is planned. The Government resumed three performances and Dr. Johnson and others will survey the central district and conduct inspections to ensure full operation.
The readable fragment reports February quarter figures for the Commonwealth with a total of 27940 and 18085 counted for dry Law South Waley development. Further context and corrected terms are missing from the OCR snippet.
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