06 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1937
Page
1
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A Sunday report details ongoing distress among original Amaleus soldier settlers near Amienn-Bapanine amid calls for a Royal Commission. Many faced losses as homes, land, and canning plant ventures failed, with 220 settlers originally and 2 now seeking redress as government-supervised land shares proved unstable and costly.
Severe storms struck St Stephen's Church of England parish hall causing the wall to cave in and the electrical system to fail. Fire crews fought a long outage as the storm tore through Gourpairen area, damaging sport grounds and nearby trees with extensive damage across the region.
Reported turmoil at Canberra as leaders debate manufacturing tariffs and customs control ahead of a London conference. Earle Page and A Lyons navigate Cabinet plans while Australia weighs the future of the Curtain Department and cross‑party cooperation amid tightening international commerce talks. In Pretoria, Britain and South Africa seek a trade pact to replace Ottawa, with Italy France and Czechoslovakia courted for broader linkages.
Miss Dorothy Stratford, 28, of Ada Street Albion, collapsed from carbon monoxide fumes aboard a wharf tunnel. Ambulance teams fought to save her, she was brought to general hospital in a precarious condition. A number of passengers were affected, with one elderly woman suffering injuries. the scene showed chaotic efforts as rescue teams hurried to assist.
A Hawker Demon bomber of the Royal Australian Air Force and attached units suffered a fatal crash and burst into flames during a forced landing near Cootamundra in New South Wales. Eyewitnesses describe the aircraft spinning, catching fire, and breaking apart after a forced descent. The incident involved 30.1 squadron and was linked to practice flights from Charleville to Brisbane before the crash.
In a river outing near Case Larus two brothers, Divi F Unumle age 28 and Bertier Dunk age 10, drowned after their canoe became entangled in debris. Spectators, including Walker of Bluristone Park, attempted rescue but could not save them. The elder, David Dunk, had been married ten months and swam to aid but failed to reach the younger brother. Body recovered two hours later near the riverbank as authorities investigated the accident.
Sydney police arrest Lorraine O'Brien a 23 year old pastry cook after finding her body. The husband, believed to be involved, was taken to Central Police Station for questioning. Detectives say the case centers on the couple's Windsor wedding and alleged disputes over the wife's alleged actions.
Melbourne police report two escapees Alfred Beatty and Leslie Atkins fleeing Beechworth, wandering toward Yackandandab and back to a gaol wall. A fighter plane crash near Cootamundra killed the mechanic. pilot perilous landing, injuries to the crew, and squadron search continues.
Sunday report notes ALP setback across New South Wales with multiple suburban and metropolitan districts showing rebel factions and candidate withdrawals. Glebe faced notable defeats as the group backed by the Labour League and Mayor Foley faltered, while several retiring council members also lost. The Sydney electorate awaits the next tally.
A disrupted Brisbane union gathering sparked a dispute over meeting validity and rule interpretation. Members, officials, and the federal secretary weighed whether a proposed official session was legitimate, risking fines or suspension for attendees.
Brisbane Sunday reported Randolph Bedford returned unopposed as State seat candidate for Warren. Returning Officer Mr R Noyes noted Bedford’s election without opposition and hinted at potential contest for a federal seat.
Sunday a boat crash near Don left thirteen rescued and one dead after the craft struck water and sank in about 20 feet. Chaplain Meer and four others from Charlestown were among those injured. Cygnus from Australia aided in recovery efforts. The incident involved Glen C Emplee crew and a relief boat.
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