24 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
1
Readable fragments show various product listings with prices and vague descriptions. Mentions include navy items and fashion accessories with assorted pricing such as 12/14 and 4ayit arcumsNG STYLE 18 Navy. The text is garbled and partial.
A ledger of home textiles lists napery lace duci ber mets wand made alt two 876 6 11 Kuenh WET 10 8 set currion covare in creat with bionetiied design price 1 8 2 6 3 8 ba pillow khama white lawn brown thread with ain rle price 6 coloured girly table cloths sins 36in fast.
A headline notes a 41 percent pass rate for seniors in the state exam scenario, with implications for overall state performance. It references a push for statewide standards and potential policy actions based on the pass percentage across districts.
A bail application by one of four accused in the Demsey murder case dominates today’s proceedings. The inquest and related legal motions, including revaluation requests and matriculation matters, are noted amid broader university and public notices.
A parachutist drowned off a Boston area army post while trying to land near a Christmas party when his parachute and gear weighed him down. His wife and others witnessed the tragedy as rescuers sought to save two men in a capsized dinghy.
A chaotic foreign affair bulletin reports US Navy patrols halting four Japanese fishing boats near California amid tensions. Dispatches in San Diego and San Francisco discuss naval maneuvers, potential deployments, and the evolving response from Britain and Tokyo.
Canberra message from Prime Minister Lyons extends greetings to Australians. He expresses hope for a peaceful world and a happy Christmas and New Year. He prays for ongoing peace and unity in a world troubled by war and international tension.
Canberra report notes that Commonwealth Government will not invite Mr. Curtin to join the Defence Council. Decision follows expressed opinion on defense policy and Labour Party stance. Government maintains defense should be onerous and entirely fictional like, while Labour showed opposition in elections.
Toowoomba reports a diphtheria outbreak among unvaccinated children at the western outskirts of Libert y. Several cases are in one ward at Mercy General Hospital. Names and ages appear in the roster of patients and staff, with local authorities initiating quarantine and vaccination drives.
Fragmented excerpts describe diplomatic strains as Tokyo officials hint at the upper hand in a struggle with radicals while Western powers seek a simple, clear path to peace. Emissaries from 19 nations discuss wartime dangers and a future without warships. The report notes cautious optimism and warnings that only decisive action can prevent repetition of conflict.
Brisbane today quotes Premier and Labor leaders in a debate over Country Party policy. Mr Maher accuses the government of stagnation and factionalism while citing development gains in cotton and farming. The Premier and allies defend independence, push continued state progress, and highlight factory, employment, and agricultural growth under the Labor administration.
A London Royal Mint report notes coinage portraits after abdication, detailing the reversal of portrait direction in gold and silver issues during the reigns of George V and Victoria. It highlights the abdication era, approval from Queen Mary, and the new king’s effigy facing left on certain issues.
Melbourne judge hears details as laborer William Sharkey, 26, is committed for trial on charges of attempted murder against Mrs White. Testimony describes a violent confrontation at her home after Sharkey allegedly attacked her with threats and a knife, with a notebook detailing alleged abuses and property transfers to a new worker.
In Toowoomba on Thursday in the Polter Court UWerlay Judge Mr J E Lally presided over the case of Stanley Prederiele Brownine tapourer charged with unlawfully killing Henry Tippel on November 18. Senior Constable J Gibornie prosecuted. Defence and witnesses included Dr Boencer Roberts and others. The defendant pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial at the Circuit Court of Toowoomba. Bail set at $40.
In Sydney three deaths occurred from accidents and drowning. Victims include Pattee Murray, 31, of Belmore, killed when he veered onto the road in front of a motor cycle. Malek Rawb drowned at Eastlake Gall Links. Thomas Saywill, 24, of Bronte, fatally injured when his car struck a telegraph post on a bend at Randwick. Thom Donokhue was fatally injured in a collision with a wool lorry.
Fragmentary text reports tension and actions amid a global conflict with China. Mentions Cape Town tax issues and a trammeled effort involving multiple figures including women and expectant mothers. Cruiser incident referenced as a serious assessment by a wartime authority.
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