06 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1938
Page
1
A chaotic Port Kembla car wreck left multiple injured as a train of vehicles collided, shattering windows on Bourke Street. Police, including Constable Horley, secured the scene while witnesses described a violent impact and debris scattered across the road.
Canberra report notes Nazar Oil and Development Ltd planning a 103 mile pipeline from Newnes shale oil field to Blackdown depot. Capertree Valley works to extract shale and refinery outputs with tender calls in September and overseas partners sought. Project aims include 10 million gallons rural oil output and staged expansion contingent on early pilot runs.
A public Toowoomba meeting called by the Mayor and the Traders Association debated parallel parking. Delegates urged the Premier to amend the Transport Act in the upcoming session so parking in Toowoomba would follow a new prescribed method.
Fragmented OCR text hints at bomber women team reform discussions amid operational strain. Mentions new night crew, support from officials, and scheduling pressures affecting hourly community access.
Brisbane dispatch reports Government plans to release wide ranging proposals on taxation relief for industry. measures include chairing a wage and price framework, a transport authority, irrigation and water supply plans, and possible amendments to unemployment and insurance schemes. Premier Pontes welcomed support from the Parliamentary Labour Party.
In Brisbane on Friday the National Association debate sparked tension over free child entry to the Saturday Show. A union motion urged abolition of a child day, while employers questioned funding. council discussion continues on permits for 1900 passes for children and entrance donations to support attendance.
Perth Darwin Air Service announces a new personal air vehicle order from the company for a Darwin plan with an aim to deliver by late December. The total order is worth about 440,000. The company expects a take delivery of the single unit by year end.
London and Moscow report a tense exchange over Japan's frontier claims at Changhu feng as Soviet and Japanese officials discuss proposed terms. Key points include Japan's withdrawal from contested areas, frontier demarcation by a commission, and warnings against unilateral moves while Tokyo seeks to avoid full capitulation.
The NSW Government proposes heavy penalties to curb betting activity and ban conveyance of betting information to others. The bill restricts publishing odds or results in newspapers or ads and prohibits betting at race meetings, halls, and venues during meetings. Penalties include fines up to £100 and further offenses up to £500 with imprisonment options. The bill also bans nominations or horse and dog entries without proper authorization and prohibits broadcasting or displaying up to date price lists or dividends after each race.
Politicians mock up questions on the national workers insurance scheme. Premier W Ber contoni asserts under act regulations should provide half the funds and safeguard involuntarily employed, while noting many workers and contractors may be excluded. Queensland and Brisbane em ployers face changes. unions discuss joining insurance groups amid warnings against joining without advice.
Sydney delegates at a miners federation convention postponed discussions on a four shilling strike plan and tactics of the Lang Party amid calls to retain ties with the Long Party for campaign security. A resolution urged unity with the trade union movement while criticising Lang Party disruption and tax increases of about 400000 pounds. The Sydney report notes a separate government move to appoint a tribunal chaired by a Supreme Court judge to probe the situation as the miners’ federation debate continues.
A wild kangaroo attack damaged a mail train near Bockhampton. Eyewitnesses say the animal leaped onto a car and caused a derailment like incident. Rescue workers treated a passenger who collapsed from fear and confusion. Authorities investigated the scene.
A missing person report describes a woman who disappeared Friday from Presta rheur near Hue wo tewae hike beens fit of Hila Bale 149. Authorities list Aine as a person of interest, with Emilee sale Ai 10 as a referenced contact in the case.
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