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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
1
A garbled 1910s style ad lists durable Home goods including anti slip mats, blues and reds rugs, and chenille fabrics. It touts reliable quality, lasting value, and seasonal prices, mentioning door mats and patterned floor coverings with faded product names and prices.
Unclear Brisbane report details a water shortage crisis affecting workers near the North Australian Woolery Union region. Two unemployed men faced peril in a dry creek, one later dying in hospital after a perilous search for water. an engineer was expected, but the outcome remained fatal. The article notes a harrowing rescue effort and a subsequent hospital admission for one survivor.
The readable portion shows garbled text with ethnic names and numbers, implying a lesson or book page. It mentions a time reading session and appears as a broken excerpt from a children's section, lacking coherent events or clear entities.
Mainbane Tunaidy and two country residents among seven people hurt in a street collision at Barry Parade and Wauch Street. Wounded were William Smith of Spring Mill with facial and neck injuries, Laighton Marvey of Goonawindi with head injuries and probable internal injuries, Ruby MacDena of Boonaned overs with leg injuries, Harvey driving a touring car wrecked in Gladstones Road, Mrs Pennyculk of Yorrongwily with head injuries, and 72 year old Mrs Pennycuk with rib and internal injuries.
Fragmentary OCR reads like an old catalog page listing items such as diamond cut crystal ware, fragrances, perfume bottles, and timepieces. Mentions numbers, weights, and partial product names with missing context, suggesting a retail or advertisement snippet from a newspaper page.
An odd 1920s style catalog blurb lists shirts with playful tourist vibe and vintage fashion notes. It mentions striped patterns, lounge wear, and cotton poplin fabrics in a whimsical, faux brand style. The text reads like a garbled ad or parody of fashion copy from a bygone era.
A jumble of OCR text references various topics including Germany, Argentina, and Munich. It mentions grading, consumption figures, and ministerial activity in a misshapen stream of words with no clear narrative or identifiable names.
A large crowd witnessed a fatal fall as a woman exited a betweed path and fell 130 feet onto concrete below. Police, including WPC O’Donnell, investigated the accident, with witnesses claiming a possible guide or directive mattered. The victim, married with two children, died in hospital. the city council discusses safety measures and possible memorials.
A Brisbane report notes new season wheat offers remain at the Sydney price level with quality differentials. growers gain about a bushel more per acre, while flour prices stay high. Minister Bulcock, deputy prices chief Linney, and local millers discuss allocations, export limits, and domestic needs as Queensland anticipates normal yields.
Sister Kenny departs for Port South today amid plans for a journey that will involve hospital transfers and care arrangements. The article notes hospital visits, orphanage concerns, and potential travel times tied to ongoing state affairs and a broader mission.
Turbulent industry talk claims British Retailers Association will end all cash orders after January 1, with 2 percent discount limits. The move follows wage rises and higher imports pressing store costs. Retailers balk at 10 percent discounts already offered, threatening wider economic effects as firms weigh rationalization and cuts in unnecessary spending.
A deadly earthquake at a primary school near Waksyunn south of Osaka killed many and left 78 bodies recovered, with fears of more deaths. The disaster triggers panic over cash orders and trader price changes as authorities warn of automatic cancellation of outstanding obligations and price adjustments. Signatories include Allen and Stark and multiple Pty firms.
Leaders of the Unlind Auguslin Party and the Quettland Country Party clash over seat apportionment for the next elections. The Parliamentary Weeder of the WAP denies trouble while CP and WAP factions clash on Toowoomba and other electorates. A joint round of discussions by the two organisations is planned for midwest west Par.
Five new paralysis cases were reported in South Australia today as a hospital notes mention patients discharged and five remain under care. The report cites medical staff and hospital authorities awaiting further confirmation on patient diagnoses and outcomes.
Reports from Washington London and New York describe competing Japanese accounts of the Panay bombing. Major-General Harada disputes Tokyo and Foreign Office versions, while U S officials demand a full apology, punishment of the guilty, and safeguards against repetition. The Times editorial highlights risks of further incidents and Japan's perilous financial position amid war talk. Guerrilla warfare reports from Shanghai to Nanking trace Japanese gains and ongoing supply and rail line challenges as forces hold key routes and face resistance.
The report from Brisbane on Tuesday outlines the chairmanship status of the Land Administration Board. It references individuals including MR Wy and related governance issues amid a political backdrop and opposition within the board.
The Centaurus arrived from Keamet landing near Bulimba and then at Victoria Bridge amid civic reception. Captain L J spoke on future routes between Singapore and Brisbane, noting rough weather limitations for Townsville and Bowen yet urging rapid establishment of buoys and stations. Melbourne reports discuss Empire air mail base work with revised plans approved and possible British changes, aiming to avoid delays.
In Melbourne the Arbitration Court hears applications for deregistration of the Amalgamated Engineers' Union and the Australasian Society of Engineers filed by the Metal Trades Employers' Union. The court was told unions sought to control work in engineering trades, with stoppages and noncompliance with awards alleged across Sydney, New South Wales, and various yards. Justice Beeby adjourned proceedings to January 17 and urged discipline among members to honor the award.
Robert Weth yell, former Brik bane Stock Exchange member, was committed for trial in Brisbane on a theft charge involving £303, the property of Justice Bruny find 08 and Anna. Evidence showed he received money to obtain stocks or wares for clients and deliver them.
An unsettled report indicates a change in the Tasmania Supreme Court with a new chief justice poised to join the bench. The appointment follows a period of leadership shifts as the judiciary aims to stabilize its high court operations.
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