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Warwick Daily News

Location

Warwick, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1920

Page

2

April Folly at Theatre Tonight Adaptation of Gynthia

Theatre goers are invited to see April Folly this evening featuring an adaptation of stockley’s novel. Cast and crew are listed for a lively stage presentation in a period theater setting.

Brennan's Holiday Sale and Brisbane Public Service Schedule

Day by day notices advertise a 2/6 reduction on all goods to January 9 1921 with 6000 pounds stock from Brennan's. Christmas and Boxing Day closures for all departments plus partial staff rotations Dec 28 29 and Dec 30 31. Brisbane public service to resume Monday January 3 as a trade holiday. Also promotions for watches silver leather jewelry and optical services at Appel Brow Verrellora and Optometrists Warwick.

Hremnan Ehonse Brennan Ennon Tolees Public Service Brisbane Finanda Verrellora and Optomatrists Warwick

Dorinvan Planos and Organe Promote Australian Market

The advertisement touts the quality and durability of Planos player-pianos and organs, claiming Dorinvan as the largest of its kind in Australia. It urges readers to write or call for a catalogue. Premier Plano Warehouse in Toowoomba, opposite Town Hall, HL Jane & Co Ltd.

Australia PLANO W. HL Jane & C0, Ltd Toowoomba

Xmas Presents With Hundreds To Choose From

Gift offer highlights hundreds of items from L and Co Delacours Civics and Brandstop mameroga. The Very Choicest presented in boxes of 25s 507s and 100s ties highest grade, plus handsome boxes of 10s 25s and 0s.

Delacours Civics Brandstop Mameroga

Wool and Wine Delights Advertised at Doneley’s Saloon

A London style trade note lists Doneley’s Wine Saloon opposite Pigott’s offering Xmas wines and wine orders. Separate items report 16,000 workless in Sydney and a Labour Council deputation to meet Premier Storey on absorbing the unemployed, plus Xmas promotions by W Johnson & Son and a brief on war refunds and aerial mail proposals.

Doneley's Pigott’s Sydney War Norass Minister of Defence France Salonika

April Folly at His Majesty's Theatre in Warwick

Tonight's program features an adaptation of Cynthia Stockley's April Folly starring April Poole and Marion Davies in a tale set aboard an ocean liner bound for South Africa. The event opens with additional film titles and a Rochefoucauld quotation, amid Ambulance Art Union fundraising and a gala theatre launch drawing about 1800 attendees.

His Majesty's Theatre King-street Cynthia Stockley April Wolly April Poole Marion Davies Katey Salo Manque Hall Robi Kenna Arch Crook Famova Diana April Beane South Africa Hare April Dinna Hier Alto Kenna Sale Paramount Miteraft Mary Picksford Deval

Christmas Card Postal Rates and Royal Commission

The notice outlines Christmas card postage rates to various destinations, urging early posting to ease delays. It also reports the Federal Government’s plan to appoint a royal commission on wharf pilfering, with Cabinet and Trade and Customs details to follow and merchants seeking immediate action. A Garden Fete at St Mary’s aims to raise £2000, with substantial donations and thanks to supporters and donors, plus a London political cable about a dinner involving Labor MPs and the Prince of Wales.

Soza Commonwealth New Zealand Fiji P.O St. Mary's New Church Mary Cobia A. Johnson J. W. Gillam Phil Thorntom J. Quigley Donk McEntery A. Nolder Mra M. C. Fanning V. Brenpou Wiemers Teresa Duggan Mr. Rutledge Rowe Wa Inn Mish Potora Mra. Dougall Me. O'Dempsey Nowa Warwick Sisters of Mercy M. Kevin Mother Potter Warwick Convent London Howee Prince of Wales

Queensland greetings and Warwick lease news

The grand executive member of the Royal Society of St George in Queensland called at Government House on Monday to greet Sir Matthew Nathan. C Hetterridge arrived in Warwick with a lease for Warwick Town Hall to start another picture show and is now preparing preliminary work for the venture.

Legislative Assembly McCormack Jibbinkar Wos Inet Mambera Royal Society of St. George Queensland Government House Sir Matthew Nathan C. Hetterridge Warwick

Federation drivers' wage claim issued in Perth

The Federated Buging Drivers Association has served employers with a new claim. Wages proposed include 69 pounds per week for pressers and 8 pounds 3 shillings 6 pence for drivers, plus 24 pounds weekly living allowance.

Perth

State Meat Shops Strike Condemns 70001ba Meat Stock

Townsville reports that the entire meat held in the State meat shops at the start of the strike has been condemned, totaling about 70001 ba. The move leaves the shops emptied as the dispute continues.

Townsville

Railway Crisis Delays Exchequer Train Plans

Perth reports a stalled conference between the Railways Commissioner and the Trades Hall Disputes Committee over railwaymen's claims. A Sunday meeting was planned to decide future action as the current agreement expires December 1, with Christmas extension halted by uncertainty over whether travelers can return by rail.

Perth Trades Hall Disputes Committee

Aerial Accident Near South Stack Lighthouse

An Barnley Page aircraft with seven Royal Air Force crew aboard encountered engine trouble and sank 16 miles from South Stack Lighthouse. The sea broke up the craft after a careful descent and all seven crew were rescued just before the plane disappeared.

London Barnley Page Ireland Royal Air Force South Stack Holyhead Am Attainer

Rest Home Billiard Table Celebrated by Warwick Fund Drive

Warwick citizens rally to fund a billiard table for the Rest Home with £60 2s 8d from Mosdames Highfeld and Lode and a total raised of £178/6/9 in two years. An open air concert at Albion Street will mark the official opening, with a match between top local players for a trophy. Remaining £40 13s 2d needed for table, furnishings, freight and lighting.

His Majesty's Theatre Warwiel King-street Messrs Baynes Dresa A. P. Jutsum J.B. Foster Ald R. E. Gillam Jutsum Warwick Pictures Ltd Messrs. Atkinson Conrad Brisbane T. McMurtrie Ald. Jutsum Warwick W. T. Hadd Haira Tepeenenta T. J. Gook Citizona of A. Comforts Fund Mosdames Highfeld and Lode Albion Street J. Nunn Seav. Parton ‘Shinton T. Mogridge Warwick Branch A.W

Soviet Ambassador Deportation Prompts Government Action

The government ordered Marten, the so called Soviet Ambassador, expelled for aiding groups seeking to overthrow the U S government and for attempting to arrange commercial contracts for supplies to Russia. A separate report notes Morrow lost three fingers at Brown’s Forestry Mill in Ballina NB Wales.

United States Washington Frid_ay Marten Ruussia Morrow Talen Brown's Frowood Mill Ballina Wales

Warwich Turf Club Manages Aircraft Landing Dispute

Correspondence from Warwick letters defends club handling a landing by an aeroplane near the track. The writer challenges Lieut Doukin’s charges, notes two complaints from turners about the plane tying to the fence, and states the club does not object to aviation within Society of Aircraft Owners guidelines.

DLE Doakin Norning FE Conrae Lawl Tuiners Mila Criterion Hotel Qupt Snell Lient Donkin Warwick Lieut Doukin Rececouran Bird Pega Warwick Turf Club Society of Aircraft Owners Youra Ate

Professions Overcrowded Warns On Education Balance

A NSW speaker at Bondi Junction argues professions are overcrowded and schools overemphasize exam work. He urges stronger support for primary technical and industrial education to prevent professional classes from starving for lack of foundation. Ex-students in good positions should back schools, noting Australia’s working conditions.

New South Wales Christian Brothers Bondi Junction Tiernan Australis Mr. Meier

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