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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1933
Page
1
Readable parts show quantities and item names such as boxes trays collars and leather cases, with scattered dates like 6/8 10/8 and 12/6 and references to military categories. The text appears as a damaged OCR fragment listing assorted goods and numbers without a cohesive narrative.
Classified furniture ad lists seven piece Siley Oak dining suite with sideboard table chairs and arm chair, plus matching bedroom pieces including wardrobe duchess and lowboy. Pine Duchess and various chests and ice chest are offered with prices. Deck chairs and other chairs priced, showing a broad range of oak and pine items for sale.
A Glengallan Shire Council deputation led by Mr. G. P. Barnes told Minister for Labour and Industry Mr. M. P. Hynes that 60 intermittent relief workers were used on Warwick road projects. They asked for extra relief funds to finish the job and provide work for unemployed men. The minister noted no provision for such use and offered to consider a government subsidy to employ men at standard wage rates, pending cabinet approval.
An inquest at Dandenong heard of Auntin Blanobe Blencowe a market gardener who beat his ten year old daughter Margaret Biencowe with a horse whip twice in November and January. He then killed himself with a shotgun the following night after confessing to his wife. Police found the girl with severe bruising and the coroner noted the father’s remorse before his death.
In a New Year's briefing, BRISBANE reports the government will draft motor spirit admixing regulations immediately after a talks with major petrol firms. Minister Bruce says representatives had no authority to discuss terms and gazettal timing remains uncertain but likely early in the year.
Reports detail a mob in Bt Joseph Missouri that torched and dragged a Black man to a courthouse tree then burned him alive while photographers and reporters filmed the atrocity. The sheriff surrendered the suspect and police escorted the aftermath as souvenir hunters seized clothing and relics.
Dramatic morning chase in Grafton ends with a man wounded by a knife during a pursuit. Police say the fugitive fled to South Grafton, sought refuge in a barn, and was captured after crossing the river. The suspect, connected to robberies, is hospitalized under guard as investigations continue.
The Western Australian Government statistician issued a revised wheat harvest forecast of 30,186,292 bushels for the season. The figure reflects updated production expectations amid ongoing assessments of local grain output and market conditions.
In Brisbane the Assistant Treasurer introduced a bill to reimpose a super land tax for the year starting July 1 1933 and to amend income and land tax laws. Opposition argued for broader income tax reforms. the motion failed 26 to 21. The debate touched on effects on mining leases grazing leases and exemptions for improvements.
In a Lords debate Lord Londonderry defended continued disarmament talks but warned Britain now trails other powers. He cited figures: Britain about 859 aircraft, France 1650, Soviet 1400–1900, USA 100–1100. He urged parity or expansion, not unilateral disarmament, to deter future air threats.
London reports show cautious welcome to Mr Bruce's plan for Dominion prime exports and restrictions. Observers doubt Britain will curb agriculture and curb imports, fearing uneconomic farming and strained Ottawa talks. Ministers are overwhelmed, making concrete imperial financial cooperation unlikely, while Bruce urges advisory action and a sustained public campaign.
Melbourne reports reveal that the Defence Department could mass produce various deadly gases on short notice, with a secret formula yielding a new devastating weapon. Special Maribyrnong laboratories test new respirators as defense measures advance, while explosive development explores multiple destructive possibilities.
A fragmented catalog snippet lists stockings in shades including Black White Woodland Rose with sizes. It mentions Zephyrs checks, White Volle Frocks with various sleeve styles, Fuji Silk Bloomers, Silk Edging finishes, and a range of Tourist and Men’s shirts. Also notes Boys Bathers, Pillow Cages, Pillow Cases, Bathing Towels and Flytox in specific colors and sizes with sale terms indicated by out tags.
A Bangkok Penang express carrying large banknote consignments suffered another theft last night. Upon arrival at Potshabutt Siam the bullion worth £26,000 disappeared, continuing a string of robberies in recent months.
The Queens lang Cheese Board announced a halfpenny per pound reduction in wholesale cheese prices starting tomorrow on the Queenslaps market. The new rate applies to large and medium grades, with ample cheese available as reported.
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