22 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
1
Readable catalog notes several coats with distinct features. Prices range from 11 shillings 6 pence to 14 shillings 4 pence. Items include navy tweed coats with rich linings and roomy fronts, and novel backed designs with strong backs and shaped sleeves.
Local store catalogs list various flannelette and flannelette dress fabrics by the yard in multiple colors including cream white and gray. Prices shown per yard and per half yard vary, with entries for twill wincryet, paonal frannelette, and girl’s patterns offered.
Widespread subsidy plan for farm lads wages via a direct or station master route under the Dairy and Fruit marketing direction. Northern and western Queensland residents can obtain allowances. delivery costs, train carriage, and packing units are detailed. Delays in transport and communication affect schedule, with Broadbent and Qantas coordinating to move fruit to Darwin and Brisbane ports.
Crisbane reports the Labour and Industry Minister outlining a government scheme to subsidize wages for farm workers. The plan offers subsidies monthly, scales by experience, and seeks to encourage unemployed to take farm positions. Wages may be topped by government aid with checks issued centrally. Registration occurs through local offices.
A passenger plane clipped by air pocket over the Quay struck the water near Circular Quay Sydney. The crowded craft plunged, three rescuers and two survivors pulled from the harbour as crew Geoffrey Shrier and Alan Woodhill aided passengers and clung to life. Teetering, the plane sank with nine aboard near the Belge steamer.
Acting Prime Minister Gr. Earle Pog announced a foreign government aid package totaling £334 000 to support the Canderia shale oil undertaking in Nesy South Waley. The plan channels £100 000 from South Wales and a Commonwealth loan toward early development, with repayment over 20 years. If current ventures succeed, revenue could rise, enabling further government support and security measures.
A tram cable frayed at Merthyr Road near New Farm caused a brief outage and electric shock injuries. A tram's rubber pneumatic part absorbed shock with minor facial burns. Power was cut by a circuit breaker. repairs followed as tram staff controlled the line. A passenger was taken to General Hospital by ambulance and discharged after treatment.
Melbourne crowd hears Bishop of Gippland Rev. Dr. Gronsick reference abdication as a national crisis. He links modern standards of life and marriage to the uncertain future of monarchy amid December events and public sentiment.
Canberra talks explore aboriginal protection measures and policy shifts under the Protector system. Discussions cover reserves, land use, and the pace of self-supporting community development in Queensland and Northern territories amid calls for regulatory reform and population concerns.
Rome reports a large-scale mass wedding service held today as weather and wartime constraints shape union ceremonies. About 30 marriages were recorded in Naples and elsewhere, with officials noting a strong public display. A ceremonial procession will accompany the event, signaling communal support during hard times.
A man identified as Wennessay-George Corie, age 29, was fatally injured while on the way to visit his wife and newborn. He fell from a vehicle with a compound fracture to both legs and head injuries, died shortly after at a hospital. The accident occurred near Bulnenserg as the man traveled to see his wife and child. Berlin dispatch notes harvest yields declining by 370,000 tons compared with the previous season.
The minister touted a new farm youth employment plan, saying it would aid farmers and provide work for unemployed youths. He noted the program includes state subsidies to encourage parental support and to give boys farm opportunities, while aiming to identify and remove objections to farming.
Melbourne report notes Queensland setting a flying time record as part of imperial aviation efforts. references to Royal Aero Club and Australian aviation figures appear amid fragmented text praising progress and suggesting national pride in air achievements.
Detectives tracing a suburban hold up at the Woolworths Valley store followed suspects after a car drove away. Three men were detained after a brief pursuit and questioned by officers in Brisbane. No injuries reported and investigation continues into the incident and property taken.
A robbery occurred at a Beaudesert store this morning. Police advised and guards were placed along roads out of Beaudesert while inquiries continue seeking suspects and motive.
An OCR fragment reports a looping glider record attempt in Cairo with RAF involvement. It mentions a lieutenant, repeated loops, and a world record claim, though many words are garbled, leaving the core event and participants unclear.
Fragmentary text notes Hitler's birthday with references to high officials and officers, mentioning a display of loyalty and a salute by generals. Some terms are garbled but imply a formal observance of the leader's birthday and a show of discipline within the military structure.
TeaWooMas court records show farmer from Yarra Tea fined after being charged with mistreating fowls. Proceedings led by Gutter JP and Mr Layers appeared for the complainant James Milles, Doctor of the Bossery for the Prevention of Cruidity.
A note from Bombay indicates bread prices may jump by sixpence per pound as bakers anticipate higher costs. Local merchants report increased procurement prices and warn customers to expect sharp changes in daily bread costs through the coming period.
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