11 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
1
An advertisement lists Akubra pure fur felt hats with various brim sizes and feathered styles. Hats are shown in Grey, Steel, Slate, Fawn, Grey and other shades with high quality leathers and satin ties. Prices and availability are implied across several models including stock and field hats.
A catalog style listing describes various hats and related accessories including bandereon hats in light greys and steel tones, feature details like 2 inch stays, satin linings, and sizes. It mentions AREIGN WATS and BATTERSBY VATS with color options, plus PIGOTE'S SPECIAL belts and other hat varieties with materials, colors, and practical notes.
The Premiers Conference heard Prime Minister Menzies unveil a wheat stabilisation plan. It proposes Commonwealth and state cost sharing with a cap near 7 million pounds yearly, factoring in existing taxes and aiming to shield growers from world-price swings. The plan envisions a guaranteed return to farmers and conditions for supplementary production measures, with ongoing debates among Commonwealth and states on implementation and broader production controls.
A Sydney briefing reports a proposed wheat tax rise after a West Australian advisory panel backed changes. Tasmanian and South Australian premiers weigh in on stabilization costs and export implications. Canberra data shows 1939-40 yields and international import expectations, with mixed regional price impacts and calls for government action.
Defences costs and wartime needs push government to consider higher excise on tobacco and beer. Cabinet meetings begin August 21 to decide. Past excise data show tobacco and alcohol revenues rising, with forecasts of small increases likely. petrol tax may also rise.
Brisbane reports show Premier W Forgan Smith rebutting tax and loan policy criticisms by Opposition Leader E S Maher. The exchange touched on bank credit, debt, and proposed appropriations to fund government programs. The Treasurer denied pressure to slow tax collections and outlined funding plans for the current and upcoming quarters.
A dumbed down report states Mary Maguire wed and will stay in hospital until month’s end. Father Mr Maguire and Parher Lowry officiated. A reception was held at Lady Carmaryon’s home in Portlaid Place. The couple plan to travel to California after the hospital stay and later sing at Gordon Cannings’ residence in Kank.
Brisbane was plunged into darkness for about 25 minutes after a failure at the City Electric Light Company's powerhouse. South Brisbane and nearby suburbs lost power while main street lighting failed. trams ran on spare Chau power, and candles and torches were pressed into service to illuminate streets.
In London Imperial Airways chief Sir John Resli, in a U.S. interview, urged expansion of Empire passenger services using own planes if possible. He said official opposition blocks foreign aircraft purchases though the Air Ministry hints support may come on return. The ministry remains anxious to help but bomber usage options are being weighed.
A local gathering of parents led to a formal boycott of the Norseman school over living conditions. The motion was carried by attendees, committing to withhold sending children until improvements were made. Additional protests occurred at nearby Meekamaren to pressure authorities.
The State Council for Physical Fitness was announced chaired by Mr C Chuter. It aims to investigate physical revival activities and report to the Minister. Members include officials from health, education, and various sport bodies. The council will advise on desirable additions and better distribution of fitness education.
A double tragedy on Medeline in Cane levbory left two brothers dead. Constables Watt and Stock, arriving to investigate, were injured when their vehicle crashed at a bridge in darkness. Watt and Allen and another constable suffered injuries as the scene unfolded.
In a Brisbane meeting of the Grasiers' Association of Queens lant the opposition urged preserving the natural colour of margarine and avoiding interference with animal fat. The council resolved to press the Department of Agriculture to supply condemned beef for vendors and to publicise stock bruising and slaughter guidance under the Queensland Meat Industry Board. It also called for tests of cattle dip and cooperation with government representatives to prevent infected cattle sales across states.
A fragmentary report notes a theft of goods valued at £100, with authorities pursuing two thieves. The readable text mentions Sydney and a commissioner and hints at pursuit in a wooded area near Purlo, with uncertain details and garbled phrases.
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