24 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment shows mixed pricing data and descriptors for various items. It includes price series such as 12/6 and 14/6, references to tier four and other quality notes, and scattered terms like De Pelee and glue related phrases. The legibility is poor and core nouns are ambiguous.
The report notes a Sydney tornado causing extensive damage with losses around 200 000 pounds. It covers the Approved Societies Consultive Council appointed under the National Insurance scheme. Mr W Collins is named as the sole Queensland representative. The council includes representatives from New South Wales Victoria Western Australia Tasmania South Australia and Queensland, with aims to ensure insured interests are safeguarded across states.
The Garden Casket draw is planned for next week with a 7 o clock Wednesday night session at Walstock. Officials anticipate representation from approved societies statewide and discuss council plans, registration, and costs amid insurance scheme debates.
Darwin reports government plans to form a native police force under Minister J Marwen for Aboriginal care. The organized unit will recruit from former police boys and truckers, operating with powers to supervise and deter crime among Aboriginal communities, up to sergeant rank.
London reports a record Christmas mail surge with a 400 percent rise. Imperial Airways routes and weather disruptions affected a broad Europe to Med traffic, while ports faced delays and higher volumes.
In Australia news from Alice Springs reports a disastrous desert crossing that claimed the life of 14 year old Richard Atevene and left survivors including Madigen, Manning, and Serena. Mr and Mrs Philip Ward risked themselves to help. one boy died of exhaustion and thirst before help arrived. Police and Adelaide observer Mr George Burford provide details and warnings about the perilous route via Lambina and Kingoonys calling for safer travel.
London reports a dramatic scene at Mulgrove Manor where Mrs S or Alan Anderson aided the escape from a fire. A maid assisted by lowering a casualty from a window as fire engines arrived, with onlookers noting a centuries old manor and a tense rescue amid smoke and alarm.
One person killed and many seriously injured as a cyclone and hailstorm hit Sydney area. A tornado near Merrickville, Cronulla surf danger and debris caused extensive property damage exceeding £200,000. Names of injured individuals and locations cited. The event followed lightning strikes and roof collapses, with residents evacuated and several landmarks damaged.
Canberra reports a Christmas broadcast from Prime Minister Lyana urging national unity and a hopeful outlook for 1959. He emphasizes peace, mutual understanding, and a League of Men of Goodwill to foster world peace, expressing sympathy for those harmed by war and calling for shared prosperity through hard work.
Severe weather and civil unrest trigger destruction across Rangoon. A theatre, shops, and a large Miller store suffer roof collapse as flying debris injures bystanders and rescuers. Bricks and glass strike workers and families. ambulances rush to aid.
Police rounded up 34 Irish Republican Army suspects across London and Northern Ireland as part of a broad crackdown. 24 men and leaders of the Welsh Republican Army were detained for wartime style threats, including warnings and attacks on politicians and government property. Suspects are held in Bel fast gaol and will be interned under the Civil Authorities Special Powers Act after questioning.
New electricity rules require annual inspection of consumer electrical installations and appliances. Consumers must rectify identified defects. noncompliance risks disconnection by the Electrical Authority.
Sydney reports a man named Nim Standard Land 199 detained and sentenced by Justice White to 16 months imprisonment at the Quarter Sessions. He cried for mercy while clinging to iron bars as officers wrestled him free. Police note charges of housebreaking and related offenses arising from the incident.
The British government outlined steps for St Helena including relief for damaged industry, loans to repair properties, and wages aid for government employees. A visitor plan for Wilson Castle Line service to increase daytime trips was announced to boost tourism and fund town sites and attractions.
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