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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
5
A chaotic jury trial begins in Loxton over the Percy Thompson murder claim. The court hears testimonies about alleged involvement by Thompson and a ship’s steward, with chaos at the entrance and varied defendant requests.
In Sydney the wholesale price of butter holds at 168 per hundredweight with a possible drop in London. Amid rainfall in Victorian dairying districts, butter values see tentative shifts and market attention focuses on upcoming price movements.
A Sydney doctor named W B Studdy faces charges of administering drugs between November and the 22nd to Annie Fitzgerald. The case describes him as a well known medical practitioner in North Sydney. Co defendant Mary Godden, aged four years, is also remanded on a similar charge.
A storm destroyed the Randwick Municipal Council shark proof net erected at a cost of £1,600 that was to be formally installed by the premier on a Saturday afternoon. The heavy weather caused the net to collapse overnight and by morning the structure had disappeared.
The Brisbane City Council considers borrowing 21 000 000 for works under the proposal. The Home Secretary Mr W McCormack states the project will not benefit any single city district but the city as a whole.
The Brisbane wool sale reports 2010 bales submitted with mixed results. Higher prices went to Arenay fleece with continental buyers bidding for fine grades while greasy fleeces sold at par or softer demand for shorter dusty lots.
A new volcano shatters Mount Torri as eruptions spew ash and lava, prompting evacuations and shielded valleys. Officials urge residents to seek higher ground while scientists monitor tremors and crater activity.
London dispatches describe the Irish Free State birth with ceremonies in the Dail Eireann and Leinster House, Cosgrave named president and Spaker Milver elected, while Dublin and New York papers hail the moment as a new era. South African and British leaders offer guarded congratulations as Ireland moves toward constitutional settlement. Britain discusses the treaty's observance and peace prospects amid heightened security and political caution.
Lausanne reports indicate Allied aims to control the Straits with commissions and a demilitarised zone. Turkish neutrality and later belligerency complicate passage for merchant ships and warships, with British and American pushes for full freedom and regional balance amid Russian interests and Angora actions.
In Sydney the shipping dispute moves toward resolution with unions adopting placid neutrality while volunteers replace crews on several vessels. The Moeraki faces a warrant for 18 sailors refusing duty and will depart with volunteer labor. fourteen men receive seven day gaol terms and are replaced by others. New Zealand service to resume after three ships are placed in commission and Wellington bound vessels prepare to sail.
Sothebys will auction 14 sets of Captain Cook's Endeavour voyage diary pages from 1788 to 1779 after an offer. A photograph of the copy shines in the Sydney Museum. The manuscript was found at Murten Hint near Biddlesborough, with a private offer invited beforehand.
District race card details list multiple events at the Chgentinatin course with names like Toombaul Plate and Oxley Surgery Handicap. Notes on entrants include Indy 82 Bay, Master Syre, Queen Mellie, and Stanley Plate runners. Second day coverage mentions Southport Handicap contenders and anticipated favorites.
An article notes German goods isolated in Pittsburgh amid returning soldiers and an indignation meeting. Ex soldiers urged government action as authorities decide on removal of Germans to a compound. Government compensation and eventual relocation of Germans follow.
A pursuit plane led by Major Gearheart collided at 300 feet above Langley flying field with a Martinside bomber under Captain Doyle. Two officers and four privates died in the crash and fall, four bombers avoided collision while one struck head on and burned.
London reports Symonds a 22 year old baker was found guilty of murdering Martha Wall a 15 year old girl by a pact to die together. The girl died on a railway near Walton and Symonds was injured. he claimed he wished to avoid her suicide. The judge condemned him as carried out and the crowd heard his final outburst.
In Brisbane on Thoraday at Engie Farm race, Bill riding Soon Star lost a whip at the home turn. Suddaby allegedly took the whip, later passing it to Hill who rode Boon Star. The Q.T.C. inquiry found Suddaby guilty of dishonourable action for taking the whip. Bowie fined £2 and Suddaby reprimanded for not reporting the incident promptly.
In London, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, Chancellor, moved the second reading of the Trade Facilities and Loan Grants Bill extending the facility act for another year and granting 250 000 in loans to trade.
Montreal officials report Catholic clergymen in Canadian cities plan to post armed guards at churches to deter arson and protect valued religious vessels and historic writings dating to 1840 after a damaging fire destroyed records.
An in council order authorizes Townsville City Council to borrow £15,000 by debentures from the Commonwealth Bank to install an electric lighting apparatus.
The Daily News outlines handicaps for the Criterion Cup Relay and Daily News Cup events with team pairings led by Irene Sweeney and Eggie Beherint in the Criterion Cup and Herriers at 0 to 15 in the Daily News Cup. The competition starts at 6 o'clock with free admission for spectators who may bathe before and after.
Constantinople dispatch reports a failed conference between Allied generals and Rafet Pasha over Armenian and Greek exits and visas. The meeting adjourned as Turkish refusals and security concerns hindered discussions on exchange of non Christian populations.
Treasury officials report that an offer of 800 pounds for the government steamer Lucinda has been rejected. A major sporting season led by Keith Kirkland Avatrolia’s champion all rounder will be announced in tomorrow’s Daily News.
A French report claims Naty pod presented proof that the Michel Carpentier bout was pre arranged for resale. Dalene has submitted documents to Biki's lawyer while Siki's manager says Bill is paying noviting due to the alleged sale agreement being denied.
Fragmentary report notes cricket match disruption with mentions of players and teams. Text is garbled but hints at English cricketers, rain affecting progress, and a future renewal of play possibly tomorrow at a venue named Zentnnil.
The Brisbane market report notes fairly heavy supplies of farm produce with mixed demand. Prices show advances for maize and white wheat while pumpkins and barley fetch varied returns. pulpsy and ill-formatted lines indicate broader activity across fruits, root crops, and livestock, with some items selling at lower bids.
The latest quotations for Sydney produce show Benny from 3/ to 10/3 and Peng from 10/ to 18/. maize South African 6/L to 0/3. oats unknown. Algerian fried 4/6 to 4/8. millet 55 to 60. onions 14 to 17. emits and other items listed with varying ranges.
The Golden Casket draw No. 38 lists numerous entries and prizes, including a 100 prize and several large numbers. The page shows misread names and scattered figures such as 1,74 99,87 and 78,857 among other figures, with references to Syndicate and prizes.
Brisbane reports the Home Secretary J Huxham denying a teacher shortage while noting two Queensland teachers seek advanced instruction in Sydney. Training for abnormal or mentally defective children may begin early next year, with returning teachers attached to metropolitan schools.
A severe thunderstorm hit Atherton last night with heavy rain and lightning. The storm damaged telegraph lines, the post office was struck, several subscribers were interrupted, and a telephone operator was shocked and hospitalized but recovering.
Report from Brisbane says Italians stranded in Innisfail and Taplistait lack shelter after travel disruption. Acting Premier Hin A Journ confirms government will issue rations and coordinate with authorities, noting responsibility lies with broader Commonwealth policy and urgent relief actions.
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