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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
3
In today’s match between Ples and Victoria, South Wales dominated the field with strong bowling from Mailey and timely hits. Shaner Lin contributed notably as play unfolded, while dazed by rain and interruptions, the day featured standout moments and close fielding.
Rome reports encirclement and heavy clashes around Fiume as Italian regulars and D Annunzio forces contend. Marsala crew surrendered after torpedo boats attempted to retake the vessel. Casualties mounted with five regulars killed and 25 wounded amid ongoing fronts and allied naval actions. Troops reinforced and reports of destruction and propaganda amid the siege.
Fragmented OCR reveals a summary of the House session with reference to nearly fifty Acts and the government's labor program. It notes strong support for the government's Cross programme and mentions retention of a bill through the Senate or an appended Tuesday session, amid state government discussions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe market activity and mine prospects with unclear dates and names. The text references a mine named Bouth and mentions a closing or decision point on a future date, with notes about production, treatment, and opportunity. Details are uncertain due to illegibility.
Fire damaged the Roma Street Refreshment Room early Tuesday, gutting the premises and destroying valuable stock. Damage is estimated around £8,000. The blaze drew investigators and prompted emergency response from local authorities. No exact cause or casualties are listed in the fragment.
A Hydrographic bulletin on irrigation in 1919 20 discusses inland settlement and drought relief. Inkerman and Elbow Valley schemes are outlined with costs 131000 pounds and 130000 pounds expended, plus 22 000 acres current scope. Dam sites at Killarney and Mingoola are evaluated for up to 66 500 to 260 000 acre feet, with potential 2 000 to 10 000 acres watered and several hundred farms involved. Joint NSW Queensland review notes possible economical dam that could support broader irrigation efforts along the Severn River and adjoining regions.
Brisbane reports continue of an eight-ship idle queue totaling about 14 500 tons from the AUSCO fleet as stewards strike drags on. Melbourne notes no end in sight with proposals rejected and unions split. Sydney sees no early settlement and calls for a tribunal or government mediation. In other cities, tensions rise as international talks stall and a Polish peace negotiation in Riga breaks off.
A 24 year old single woman Ethel Ambrose employed at the Royal Hotel was admitted to hospital today after taking what is described as Oresol. In a Belle interview she said she had been keeping company with a local young man and they had a quarrel.
Kodron Park races held in fine weather with good attendance. Maiden Handicap winner Movie ahead by four lengths over Minnertime and Say Bliss. Fourth Division saw Saylor win by two lengths. other divisions list winners such as Elinom True Lady and Major Eddy with close finishes and assorted bets.
In Auckland, the Davis Cup matches were postponed after a light drizzle grew into heavy showers. The committee inspected the court and decided to delay the opening games until tomorrow, with tarpaulins protecting the surface. Weather later improved but remained unsettled.
A Dublin report says P. J. Hooper editor of Freeman's Journal was sentenced to one year in prison on a charge of disseminating folly news. The paper faced a £3000 fine amid martial law unrest in Ireland with deaths and detentions noted in Limerick and Cork districts.
The report covers holiday bowling results with teams like Rosser and Beal beating Holland and Jackson 27-10 and Evans Lamas and Ferguson winning 30-20. Jackson and Ferguson beat Lamb and Evans 25-21, Wolff Flindt and Gregory 31-25, Lindt and Evans 83, Marke and Kerr 31-20, Ferguson and Lomas 34-16. Players listed head to Toomba on New Year’s Day to play both Toowoomba clubs including Voigt Lif Evans Warner Ferguson Can Lomas Gregory Flindt Rosser rk Jackson Kerr Dinea Galloway per Beal Rowland Johnston te.
The Minister for Ilwayt Mr Senddan has returned to Melbourne with no union overtures for settlement of the ca tancel strike. Neither the Ga mont nor the Commissioner had considered ending the railway workers. Government moved toward arbitration and pledged action.
A Broome telegram reports 23 ringleaders arrested after a Sunday muster of 200 Japanese at the police station. The Resident Magistrate ordered the club closed indefinitely, workers to return, and arms surrendered. Police also arrested thirteen more leaders, two Malaysian hospital casualties reported as died.
London on Monday reports miners have resumed work following advice from Lord Rhondda to the South Wales Miners Federation. The strike action ends as workers abandon the stoppage and return to mines, signaling a shift toward resumed production.
Multiple drownings reported across Queensland towns. George Clarkson, 15, vanished after falling from a punt on Indooroopilly river. Percy Brown, a Brisbane traveller, collapsed in bath and died. James Smith, 31, drowned after leaping from a police launch near Magnetic Island. Hausknecht missing after dinghy found six miles from a grounding. William Petrick Callinan, a Gympie man, drowned after jumping from a springboard. John Cunningham, 28, Toowoomba, entangled in woods while swimming. A Lee recovered the body after 45 minutes. burial planned in Toowoomba.
Sydney reports fresh developments in the Lindfield shooting case. Mrs TH Mort is formally charged with murdering Dr Toxor. Mrs Mort receives treatment at Royal North Shore Hospital and shows some improvement today.
Sydney reports a Holiday period weather note as the Central Police Court processes 108 cases of drunkenness, following 61 the previous day. Qobb and Co’s factory at Ghorleavilla is shut, with analysts saying the firm plans no further coaching after current contracts finish.
The Hon A A Whittingham MLC president of the Pastoralists Association praised the loan for the Queensland Government Joean. He said he felt safe money would be found and that friends who discussed it shared the view. He supported the loan as a duty given the public works at stake. Whittingham has served on central committees for War and Police Loans floated in Queensland.
In Sydney on Tuesday safe burglars attacked Crocker and Chapman at Sussex Street, blasting the door with blasting powder and escaping with about £2. The incident marks another recent break in the area as police review the case.
Perth reports a spate of thefts sparked by the Christmas gathering. Thieves targeted two hotel bedrooms, stealing cash ranging from 210 to 50 pounds and jewellery.
The Kalgoorlie by-election count finished with Foley Nationalist 8382 votes and Mabon Labor 7037 votes, informal 264. The poll will be declared tomorrow.
December brought changes with dry spells and storms. rainfall reached 4289 points for the year. Stock and grass are decent, with a successful December 10 picnic and a district banquet on December 17. A hurricane‑force storm damaged roads and phone lines. Mrs. Harvey’s mother in Victoria passed away. condolences extend to Harvey.
William Hnath longtime secretary and local manager of the Maec Leny Co operative Breamabip Co resigns due to recent awards lifting all bands, including the wharfinger youth, to a improved footing than the manager.
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