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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1940
Page
6
A fragmentary table from Warwick records rainfall across days and totals. Data references measurements in inches, potential rainfall spikes, and notes on weather impacts for the region. Details are incomplete but indicate higher precipitation in recent periods and possible effects on agriculture.
A fragmented reminiscence covers Warwick memories from printer's boys to tradespeople and a 43 year old Brisbane post office project. It mentions Grafton shop life, a front gate, Stewart the registrar, births and deaths, and later references to a printer's boy and a journeyman contractor Mayes. The account blends local characters, places, and era-specific work tales.
CANBERRA reports in parliament today that Mr Hughes questioned a court martial for an airman. He said he had no recollection of any letter or action, and denied consent to pursue the case while noting a soldier’s letter criticizing the process.
Friday sales across Brisbane markets show varied demand in grains meats and produce with price ranges for fruits vegetables meats and livestock. Notable figures include apples cherries Stanthorpe peaches nectarines tomatoes and tallow with activity in wool and hides and mixed bidding across lots.
In Canberra Mr Corser of CP questioned the Government through Senator Mo Brides on faster action to ensure barbed wire supplies reach farmers in Queensland. Complaints cited about difficulty obtaining protection for property and stock.
Prices for maize onions potatoes and other produce are listed with figures in pounds shillings and pence per bushel or per tam. Items include Brownell Arran Chief Glοbe and various onions with values shown in old currency.
In Parliament a heated exchange erupted during a discussion on reform. Mr James faced remarks as his coat collar drew attention, and the Acting Chairman demanded the coat be worn, with exchanges over proper attire and decorum continuing as Mr Prowne and others weighed in.
Quotations listing various stocks in Brisbane ledgers including Bowden Bowen 34 per cent, Gow'KS Watlotad Bank 48, Castlemaine Brewery 3141, Masonite 2865, Quesna and Wool Yen 12 16, Goldabroust and Queenslang Meat Spor figures. Market notes mention 1904 and 1901 pricing with multiple per cent figures and odd symbols.
Fragmentary OCR from Cape Town notes discuss export crop regulation and allocation of grains to the wine industry. It lists Old World prices for a range of produce including bran, oats, carrots, horses, ponies, and other livestock with ages and monetary values, interspersed with faulty text and dates.
Poultry lights supply at St Thompson's Mart yesterday. Twenty two coup cleared at improved prices. Prime young roosters sold 12/8 to 3/11, medium 9/8 to 33, light 23 to 2/5. Prime pens 99 to 34, medium 22 to 29, chicks wide.
Mesers. McTaggart and Co announce an absolute sale of Mr W M Tellord's household furniture in Warwick. On Wednesday 8th instant at 2 pm the items will be sold on the premises at the corner of Lock and Wantley streets. Full details advertised. buyers urged to note the time.
Messrs McDougall and Co announce a Tuesday sale starting at 2 pm with 1000 head of cattle and sheep including 300 good qualy cattle, Herefords and Short horns aged 3 to 9 years, 10 to 14 months old calves, and 90 cows in profit. The auction will offer fattening stock and a wide range of beef cattle in good condition with buyers urged to attend.
McDougalls firm reports a monthly horse sale at their yards on Wednesday featuring a large yarding of about 160 horses of heavy medium and light types. Prices ranged with strong demand for draughts and mares, while a selection of cattle was also offered and a large crowd attended from nearby districts.
Auctioneers Meas MrCahon and Co announce a sale on Thursday at 11:30 am. Buyers will find quality baconers and porkers, calves in good condition, and top prices for items yarded. Yard entry advised. commission rates apply.
Canberra governing authorities announce broad timber import restrictions after an inquiry. The inquiry involved all interested parties and outlines the expected impact on timber trade. Policy details indicate substantial fees and quotas to be applied.
Lively farm market listing invites buyers for pigs and calves with various cattle terms. Includes references to weights ages and pricing hints, plus announcements of vendors and general selling conditions. Local buyers urged to attend the Thurs market session for pork and bacon trades.
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