01 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1936
Page
1
A fragmented sale notice advertises bargains on lighting fixtures and furnishings. Reduced prices appear for curtains, floral prints, and various fabrics with multiple item prices shown in oblique text. The legible names suggest product types and color references, all presented in a period advertising style.
Andrew McMahon, charged after a Bow Street procession disturbance during wartime, testified he never intended to shoot at King and that his loaded revolver was not meant to harm. He described police actions and the impact on his life, including imprisonment and a petition to the King seeking redress for alleged mistreatment by detectives.
In a Brisbane court, Justice Macravan granted a divorce to a petitioner who testified to a long unhappy marriage dominated by her husband. She recounted separations and an alleged attempt by the husband to control, including a period on the reserve near Bongulla. The judge noted the marriage breakdown and awarded the divorce with the usual ancillary orders.
Long listing of topics to be raised by the Prime Minister for the August Adelaide gathering includes shorter working week defence and road agreements federal payments and loans, finance relations, and education. Officials note constitutional and funding issues, with emphasis on federal aid and state revenue, sinking funds, and national police and welfare matters.
Forces mass in Spain as fascist airmen form squads and rebel planes clash with warships in a bid for mastery of the Straits. Reports say a deadly engagement looms with national factions preparing for decisive action.
A powerful explosion wrecked a Ballarat butcher shop shortly before 2 am. The blast blew out windows and collapsed internal walls, with damage estimated around 1500. No casualties reported, but nearby residents were shaken. Police investigated possible mine device use and noted a heavy debris field and a large brick collapse.
A distorted eyewitness narrative recalls a revolver incident with confusion over intent and outcome. The speaker mentions regret and questions whether the act was properly carried out, while recalling bystanders and reactions around Doneulh Arch street and a royal gesture. The account includes fragmented dialogue about the gun and the aftermath.
Report from Brisbane on a Labour and Tasstey meeting as workers threaten action over alleged breaches of a labour order. Delegates condemn mass action by workers resisting vaccination and call for legal action and a deputation to the premier. A Sunday Domain meeting is planned to pursue immediate steps.
The report notes a relief worker was promoted with pay totaling £700, with additional unspecified allowances. Interviews with officials and workers were limited. some declined to comment. The article mentions the opening, rations and duties of the role, along with the promoter’s name and location, but details are fragmentary due to OCR issues.
In a reported financial note, a private lottery or bond draw is mentioned with figures like 2,000,000 pounds subscribed in London and a 4 percent rate for 49 years. The text references Byneys and a Sydney council involving structural demand, imply a reform or conversion looming.
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