29 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
1
Advertisement for Barnes' GranoSe Granose biscuits sold as ideal ready breakfast food. Promotes serving with milk or stewed fruit and claims each flake is grainy and wholesome. Mentions price 1/ and 2/5 with health food branding.
An old advertisement extols Malted Wheat Extract as a pleasant laxative and safe health drink for children. It claims benefits over sugar, promises easy administration from a bottle or spoon, and lists various bottle sizes and prices. The copy touts digestive relief and market availability through health food vendors.
The Daily Telegraph publishes official details of Germany's new 10,090-ton pocket battleship Ersatzpreussen. It features a 96 knot speed, 60,000 hp via Diewel motors, six 11 inch guns, a 30,000 yard range, and a 24 million pound estimated cost. Three more ships planned.
Sydney lifeguards Tyo Ufenavers Gordon Lees and Vincent Cronin responded to a strong current at Newcastle Beach. After a strenuous effort against heavy waves they reached a drowning man, battled thrice as he was swept away, and finally brought him ashore where he recovered after treatment.
A Chinese man named Lee Len Charley was found murdered in Golaygambono with a shotgun wound at close range. George Kemberley an Aboriginal man discovered the body around seven o'clock. The two Chinese men, orchard keepers, lived together in a small house. a resident slept in an outhouse. Neighbors heard a shot after midnight and a motor car was later seen near the garden. Police suspect a domestic crime and are investigating the scene and belongings left behind.
Friday the new system of education by means of intermediary schools will be put into operation in the new year with Intermediate schools at Warwick Charters Towers and Mount Morgan to open after the school holidays The Department of Public Instruction plans to appoint six wart teachers of multirality and joets for intermediary holiday Owing to external alterations the intermediate school at South Brisbane will open for a few months.
Police investigate act in Innisfail where the Italian coat of arms outside the Italian Vice-Consulate was removed and placed upside down at a Chinese store. Several other signs, including from a solicitor and a barber, were taken that night. Local officials report the event as a common yuletide prank rather than a serious incident.
A Sydney conference of the Communist party outlined plans to defeat Labour at the Queensland election. Delegates urged standing in several seats and opposing Labour candidates not aligned with the working class programme. They discussed forming a left wing within Labour and reported strong interest in northern Queensland. Three of seven Queensland delegates hailed from Townsville, base of the far northern unit.
London reports indicate the King’s condition remains unsatisfactory with poor nourishment intake and slow progress. Doctors warn of continued weakness as bulletins note no improvement and emphasize addressing nourishment. pulse remains steady but concerns grow amid festive expectations.
In South Melbourne a man, Thomas Arblaster of Moonee Ponds, is killed and Mrs. Margaret Smith is wounded after a confrontation linked to rejected affection. Police say Arblaster shot in the hall before turning the revolver on himself. Mrs. Smith, a divorced former housekeeper, was taken in by her mother to a neighbor for aid.
The Commerce Department reports 608 influenza deaths in 72 cities for the week ending November 6, with total influenza deaths 710 and pneumonia 1272. The U.S. Public Health Service notes 240,588 new influenza cases in 39 states, estimating a national total of about 1,209,810 cases, officials say state records cover only roughly one-fifth of cases.
The Australian team for the next Test includes Byler as captain with Woodfull Hendry Beckett Kippox Oldfield Bradman Richardson Inowslanger Blacks Andrews Pine and others. Mild weather is predicted and O Beckett is highly regarded as a promising bowler. A Board of Control decision will have the Selection Committee appoint the captain in future.
Melbourne reports the Director General of Post Services Mr H Brown says telegraph traffic over the principal lines during the Christmas season was a record. The volume indicates high public demand for rapid messaging across the Commonwealth.
A circular from Signor Minssolind urges officials to abandon the New Year customs, deeming them disruptive to government work by interrupting sessions for hours or days.
Naval authorities report persistent dysentery at Yokosuka. The illness on the Kuga was thought checked before the review, but has rapidly spread to other warships and ashore, prompting heightened alarms.
Data on depths of Roma field oil bores were released by the Minister for Mines. No 4 bore of the Roma Oil Corporation stood at 3723 feet at Christmas, one foot deeper than No 1 well. Other firms including Home Oil Corporation and Australian Industries had sunk wells to 200 to 1100 feet, with several scout bores nearing mine structures.
At the Bay of Islands during a motor boat race a crash left driver Afr. Stricker thrown overboard. The Hombug, the race’s fastest boat, circled a buoy at five knots nearly striking Stricker’s head with its fin, then struck a dinghy and leaped over it twice before coming to rest. Stricker was uninjured.
The Shield match against Queensland on Batuhday tine was altered due to many players unavailable. Love withdrew after medical advice, and Mare gon will replace him. Davidson will take Love's place as the captain still to be chosen.
London reports a cautious update on the King's condition with doctors Hewitt Woods and others in frequent consultation. A medical expert says the patient remains with a very narrow margin of safety though no alarm is evident. the Queen dines with royal family as scrutiny continues.
Two men who left Sydney by the Belbourne express sang goodbye as the train moved out. This morning at Albery the express arrived and two passengers were arrested. Police report £200 worth of frocks stolen. A separate Cre Morne shop burglary over Christmas weekend saw £400 in frocks disappear.
reports from London indicate the King had a fairly quiet night with improving nourishment and sleep. Doctors including Dr Whitby discuss bacteriological findings as the conference weighs results from the past days. The Prince of Wales and Lord Dayawn departed Palhen at 11. The medical bulletin at 1140 am confirms a fair night with steadier condition and reduced difficulty in nourishment.
A ferryman named John Lawrence allegedly drowned while tying up his boot after ferrying a man across the Bremer River at Bayer Pocket in Ipswich. He had been unwell and received medical care that day and reportedly took several trips earlier before the tragedy. The body was recovered later.
Police in Sydney hunt for the assailant in yesterday's Coogee family attack. Several clues have been found, and authorities hope the evidence will lead to arrest and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Local store announces half price sale on remaining Christmas toys. The balance of stock will be cleared at half price to reduce inventory and attract shoppers seeking bargains.
A Vintage sale list highlights pure Irish linen damask tablecloths in white with floral motifs, color bordered damask cloths, matching serviettes, and linen finish ready made sheets. Prices range from 1/8 to 6/9, with sizes 60 to 70 inches and 80 by 100 cm, plus pillow cases and scalloped edge cushion covers.
Just arrived a splendid display of genuine hand worked linen bed spreads shams and supper cloths. includes Pilley Shamy tea cloths dinner sets hand embroidered Lelah linen with Cluny lace borders. table centres in Cluny lace d oyley hand embroidered eyelet work.Prices and sizes vary.
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