28 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1933
Page
1
Faded fabric notes describe several frock designs with dark grounds and neat designs, long sleeves, belts, and box or shaped hems. Includes floral hairgord bodice, white gauntlet cuffs, crossover bodice, and navy mock frock with sash and belt details.
A fragmented sale page lists infant wear including knitted booties in various designs and prices, hand knitted and crochet items, wool matinee jackets with trim and embroidery, infant cotton and cream cashmere pieces, and assorted baby garments with decorative stitching. Prices range from 6d to 14s 6d, with many items offered in multiple styles.
London reports hail the international wheat agreement as a major constructive effort to steady world trade with potential stabilising effects on markets in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Delegates note reservations may allow withdrawal and future renegotiations, while exporters and importers discuss price and supply limits through 1934–35. The article details signatories, projected exports, and country-by-country participation, highlighting Mr. Bruce's cautious stance and mixed expectations for broader economic impact.
Berlin reports describe internment camp inmates in a disused factory surrounded by electrified wire. Officials claim conversion rates vary with 40 percent in process, 20 percent uncertain, 20 percent insufficiently intelligent, and the rest firm Communists or Socialists. Prisoners complain of starvation, thievery of parcels, and harsh conditions. A Canadian correspondent voices revulsion at the inhuman treatment and calls for tariff adjustments.
Victorian British Medieval Revocation and Colonial Matont Assurance reach a voluntary insurance plan to fund hospital and medical fees. The scheme, initially for Victoria, will extend nationwide and relies on wage deductions like income tax. It aims to make public hospitals accessible to all by funding care through a general assurance fund with payments from employers and employees. Premier Sir Stanley Argyle opposed universal penny tax for hospital maintenance, warning against encouraging law breaking and supporting prosecution for deliberate hospital fraud.
Brisbane reports fewer cane cutters this season as the 44 hour week for mill and field bands cuts total staffing. Mr St Muir notes 7000 to 8000 workers historically, now hundreds fewer, with 1400 in the fields. Union leader Mr Lamons cites ongoing demand and migration of workers from southern states.
Paris reports France believes Hitler’s anti France drive may need drastic League action if the Disarmament Conference finds no remedy. French papers note German rearmament and stockpiling of war materiel in France and Algeria. The Chamber fixes recruiting to keep a normal army through 1905 08, and Saar Basin politics loom.
The Queensland Parliament discusses proposed measures to stabilise butter prices. Minister for Commerce TF Stewart notes federal plans and assigns responsibility to state authorities while awaiting the Premiers Conference outcomes. Freight delays and intergovernmental coordination are highlighted as factors affecting price stability.
Government considers compelling drivers to insure against pedestrian injuries after a case where a pedestrian injured in an accident faced doubt over compensation. Treasurer Mr. P. F. A. Cooper will present an official cabinet report on the proposal, opposed by the R.A.O.Q. and work authorities.
A government panel in Canberra has been formed to review books deemed unsuitable by a minister. The committee, created after years of disapproval, will assess which titles can be released and consider hundreds of books previously restricted.
London reports Japan seeks naval parity with Britain and pressure Britain and America to strike a trade and disarmament deal. Trade profits in armaments loom as Japan pressures South America and wary powers amid looming conversations. Porto dispatch notes expanded Japanese fleet and stronger first class cruisers, while pacifist meetings face disruption with protest handbills.
The article discusses potential Commonwealth Bank expansion to compel local authorities and government bodies to bank with the national institution. It notes New South Wales and Victoria did not bank with the Commonwealth Bank, while Queensland authorities already transact with it. If Labour returns, federal law may require all governmental bodies to use the Commonwealth Bank, altering the banking landscape and impacting private banks.
Golden Casket No 351 drew on Saturday morning with ticket 13196 winning first prize. Second prize went to ticket 00099, third prize to ticket 02, celebrating a wide spread of names including Mrs. Ransom and A Gordon. Fifth prize awarded to ticket 1083 as syndicate ties and street names appear in the sparse OCR.
Persistent fashion notes detail youthful straw hats in genuine dise straw with corded ribbons and organza in Natural Belge and Black, with prices ranging from 10/6 to 26/6. Includes polished bowen straw and pedaling straw designs, two tone woven hats, and a new Woven Hood style with cellophane trim in several colors.
A fragmented ad copy touts Bayonne fabrics for Between Season wear with a rich silky finish. It highlights inexpensive rayons and a Flint-type utility fabric in several weight ranges and designs, aimed at spring use and popular consumption.
Product clippings list men's boots for heavy work in black and tan variants. Items include Black Split Riveted front Cossack styles, Box Hide Light Weight Cossack with water resistant tongue, Black Hip Blicher for heavy work, Black Box Hide Railway Work boot with waterproof tongue, and Military Work boots in tan and kip leather. Prices shown mostly as rough numbers like 10/10, 14/8, and 16/21, with notes on construction features such as riveted fronts, three decker soles, water tight tongues, and quality stitching.
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