20 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
1
A varied old sale list describes white flannelette prints, nursery fabrics, velvet finish textiles, striped and plain wincey, heavy weight flannelettes, plain coloured fabrics, and a selection of tapestry floor mats. Includes coir mats, sizes, prices, and a kitchen tablecloth offer in red and blue borders.
Cosy offers reduced prices on cotton bloomers and knicker slips in various sizes and colors. Items include Fuji bloomers in Sky and Helio shades, natural Fuji bloomers, white cotton slips, and coloured British Fuji bloomers in multiple waist and length options. Prices range from 1/0 to 9/0 with several midrange marks.
Auction style listing shows multiple men s footwear bargains including tan oxford shoes with square and equary toes and derby boots. Various sizes referenced such as 6 11 and 20 12 with brief descriptive notes.
Police have intensified the man hunt for the Liverpool murder suspect. Detectives scoured districts from Lakemba to Bankstown, interviewing a man who resembled the suspect and warning him to leave. The search centers on the Bankstown area, with strong hints the fugitive is aided by an accomplice providing food and shelter.
Acting Director Dr Kerr reports Bundaberg sugar cane crop wounded by drought with only about half harvest likely. Three months yielded thin inches of rain and widespread plant death. A recent shower may aid recovery but further rain needed to sustain growth before crushing season starts.
Melbourne reports the Full Arbitration Court heard unions demand restoration of share percentage wages and the wage standard. The union argued the court should decide a fair wage to meet the Hewenster standard while government figures were blamed for attempting to lower wage levels. The court reserved its decision.
Sydney dispatch says the Australian Workers Union at Goulburn rejected the idea of merging with the Mineral Federation but agreed to continue talks toward forming a transport workers federation to coordinate efforts. The exchange signals cautious steps toward broader unity.
At the Premiers Conference Premier Lyons faced questions over the second part of a resolution on interest payments and budget deficits. Queensland and Western Australia warned the plan could bind them amid uncertain revenue and future shocks. Victoria held back on unemployed relief while the main conference adjourned after midnight with no return of unemployment action.
Melbourne report describes the Commonwealth Premier’s Conference nearing adjournment over unemployment relief. States resisting wage reductions and exchange controls, with Canberra considering withdrawing proposals to preserve unity. Delegates plan resumed unofficial talks to seek immediate relief funding.
Melbourne reports toll of political and financial chaos in New South Wales as Mr Lang faces opposition. Mr Bavin says Lang's policies risk famine and unrest, urging Australia to heed warning against further provocative reform and revenue clashes with Commonwealth. The piece notes voter opposition and government infighting amid mounting discontent.
An inquest into the death of Frederick Finnie 46 commercial traveller near Sandgate states he wrote a suicide note and planned his own death. A bank book shows £45 savings and a £107 balance at the English Scottish and Australian Bank. Police suggest Finnie went to the line to end his life, his body struck by a train. The inquest closed.
Batavia dispatch reports Charlie Chapel Hill left a prolonged man in Ball to travel via Tovanne to Ronen Daya Batavia where Jen boarded a steamer for Singuwwees.
Tuesday report quotes Premier Hogan and Opposition Leader Butler amid debate on Victoria's problems. The Leader of the State Opposition returns from Melbourne and criticizes the Premier, saying electors will likely replace him with a government aligned to the Premier's plan.
The Australian cable service reports at a Royal Empire Society luncheon Sir Leslie Goodwin, Queensland's new governor, is praised for his five years as Bombay governor. Secretary for Dominion Africa Mr J H Thomas notes many Anglo-Indians attend as a tribute to his skill. The speech says Queensland’s choice reflects esteem for British governance and optimism amid empire-wide challenges.
Jissensions arose but proceedings remained amicable. No basis for reports that state premiers clashed with the Commonwealth on wage reduction and exchange rate proposals. Attorney General McLachlan was present only for advice as minutes were to be kept. Some premiers claimed opposition to wage cuts, while one objected to the exchange control method. The Commonwealth appeared to realign the objections, and at today’s meeting the two proposed moves were not persistently or openly pressed.
Melbourne dispatch reports Queensland Premier A B Moore warning that NSW Premier Lang’s stance and Victoria’s delicate situation threaten the Premiers Plan. He insists the plan must proceed to secure funds for the unemployed, while experts’ reports complicate the framework with possible legislative actions. Queensland will not concede beyond court-based economic considerations, as NSW’s overseas bond refusal weakens Australia’s credit and hampers funding efforts. Despite uncertainty, Queensland delegates remain resolved to counter NSW’s influence and secure permanent employment pathways.
In Brisbane an interview with R Kelly of CSIR outlines a pig industry opening in Great Britain requiring coordinated feeding and breeding. He notes Britain handles about 60 percent of pig product trade and 40 times as much bacon as pork, urging Australia to boost bacon production. He cites his veterinary studies and overseas work on breeding and trade, including Britain’s role and British stock breeding Carl.
Australia produces the finest wool and woollen goods with Australian workmen crafting top quality items. Johnsons buys direct from manufacturers and passes savings to customers. Special Whit Australian Wool Blankets and Cory Australian Wool Blankets listed with multiple sizes and prices. All Wool Fringe Rugs and fringe options highlighted with designs and sizes. Various color designs emphasized in a limited special range.
Vintage catalog listing shows ladies shaped wool waist vests with elastic knit and top bodice details, cream Vestas with silk edging, and various all wool garments including bloomers and bloomers, as well as men's natural all wool singlets and matching pants. Prices range from 6 to 12 shillings with sizes and finishes described.
A jumble of fabric items listed with ill fleck amart hip bands and turn back cuffs in Tangerine Royal Bed and other color names. Also mentions serviceable all wool jumpers knit in fine aft with waist shaping and wide hip band and Voneck trim. Prices unclear. includes coats with frog details.
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