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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1930
Page
1
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A chaotic scene at St John’s Cathedral as Judge Lindsay faced Bishop Manning over a companionate marriage debate. Police restored order after men and women disrupted the service and Lindsay was escorted away for disturbing public worship.
Chief Justice Tsiaca asserts the High Court has federal jurisdiction to decide awards for State railway and other workers. Justices Esney and others concur that federal power exists for all State industries, while noting potential limits from state authorities. Separate judgments delivered by Chick Trusties Tsanes and others.
Travel figures show the Kyogle route preferred by Brisbane travelers. October traffic from Brisbane excluding Victoria totaled 204, with 2025 via Kyogle while 3021 from the south to Brisbane included 2808 via Kyogle. For four weeks to Nov 16, southern goods reached 646 tons, 899 via Kyogle, while 5401 tons moved from Brisbane, 651 via Kyogle.
In Victoria heavy weekend rain damaged wheat and farm crops while floods paused harvest operations. Thousands of acres under water and crop losses are reported, with railways washed and rivers flooding across Melbourne and country districts. Officials estimate full damage once waters subside, and inspectors plan to assess railway and grain losses.
Professor Woolnough, geological adviser to the Commonwealth Government, calls current oil search methods in Australia criminally wasteful. He urges a properly organized, directed search using aerial inspection and laboratory microscopical testing after a U S and South American study, to recover public confidence and find commercial quantities.
Rev. Nicholas Richanly argues that much of modern prosperity is artificial, tied to borrowed money and unequal wealth distribution. He questions national wealth myths, warns that guaranteed prices and gold bonds benefit few, and asks if society should seek true prosperity through wiser living and penance rather than debt.
A life and death struggle occurred at the Tamworth home of Mrs. Edith Catherine Dorrington when a man fired shots during a dispute over a picnic plan. The attacker was remanded on a charge of attempted murder after the woman wrestled the firearm away and police subdued him.
The Content Court on Monday charged 38 year old Robert Jamon McMahon with murder in Melbourne after a warrant was produced from Melbourne. Witnesses identified him as a possible suspect but would not confirm. The case will be sent to Melbourne for further action and the inquiry into Mena Griffiths death is expected before Christmas with McMahon to be brought from Sydney.
Rumors swirled of a possible brief Parliament reconvening next year due to Australia’s dire finances. The Prime Minister stated there is no intention to recall Parliament currently, noting the country’s budgetary position remains extremely challenging and may force a balance of special measures.
Report of a gang using oxyacetylene method in amateur robberies aimed at four banks within a week. Police suspect experienced technique but say eyesore pranks failed at Elsternwick branch of the ES and Boat Row Taronga and Auburn branches of the ES and A Bank. Two oxyacetylene manata stolen from garages recently.
In Melbourne on Monday the court finalised death sentences for Buckley and two others, with the ruling confirming no appeal. The government cabinet is expected to consider the sentences of the three convicted murderers, including Buckley and Jane Donovan, in the case involving Mrs. Talty.
The High Court confirms the Railway Commission order for a 48 hours week and an annual saving of £100,000. court president Twaties Nwyor notes the country’s affairs require sacrifices while railways face strain. About eight thousand workers will be affected.
Rain fell generally in the 48 hour period ending today across central districts Bieter Coolkownl Treekhampton and surrounding areas with cooler temperatures noted. Northern areas reported light to moderate showers and widespread damp conditions while Darling Bowne avoided heavier rainfall. Overall conditions remained rainy with cooler air.
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