05 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1932
Page
1
Catalog fragment lists frock styles in natural and apple green Shantung, with trimmed bodices and boxed fronts. Descriptions cover floral, sports frocks, and a flick of mock tailoring, noting sizes around 8 to 11 and features like short sleeves, box fronts, bows, and high belted waists.
Vintage ad copy lists men and boys garments with woven striped fabrics. Describes shirts, shirt waists, and pajamas in grey and dyed yarns. Highlights durability, easy fitting, and color fastness. Includes sizes and pricing shorthand from an old store catalog.
Hosiery advertisement lists AYEEE PURE SILK and other brands with fully fashioned, reinforced heels and toes. Colors include Tunis Arab, BrownTone, Gunmetal, Aviniy, Eysetone, Perrian, Woodland Rock, Brunette, Turstan, Vogue, Blonde, White, and Black. Prices 6/42 to 10/8 with multiple shades and styles.
A catalog entry lists ladies garments including kimokos and bed jackets in natural and coloured crepe, embroidered kimonos, dressing gowns, and fusing pieces. Items feature trimmed facings, scalloped motifs, and wrapover styles with prices noted such as 2/1, 5/6, and 12/11.
The body of a grazier was recovered off Pier as authorities move to place railways on a sound basis. Investigators continue mapping the incident scene and awaiting formal identification.
Melbourne report details Royden Patterson and Mrs Darey drowned after an early evening car plunge from Muradiloe pier. Divers located Patterson at the wheel but missing Mrs Darey. Adjoining accounts describe the M2 submarine wreck off Portland Bill and plans to raise and tow it to state waters.
Melbourne reports Premier Conference agrees to immediate special conference with Commonwealth and state railway officials plus private carriers to reform rail and road transport. A privately run system is urged to improve efficiency and reduce wasteful competition, with a comprehensive report due by March 1.
An early estimate reports a fatal quake in Santiago with about six killed and 200 injured. Damage to public buildings is extensive as walls collapse and inmates escape. Officials say losses exceed 10 million dollars, with city residents fleeing to outskirts and gas and electricity cut to prevent further harm. Havana's House of Representatives votes 4 million dollars for emergency relief.
Melbourne debate on Commonwealth Bank Board reply to Loan Council reveals readiness to advance public works for the remaining financial year. States receive specific quotas of 1.17m for New South Wales, 460k for Victoria, 110k for South Australia, 380k for Western Australia, with Tasmania already allocated 80k. Western Australia faces a 350k deficit reduction, Tasmania an 80k reduction, while all states must meet year end deficits under the plan.
A confrontation between two men on a scrub road left John Thorpe wounded by a gunfire while fleeing into lantana. Police chased and detained a second man, Thomas Grove, who was charged with wounding and remanded for a week. Thorpe, aided by Fireste, crawled hundreds of yards after being struck, later reported as non-fatal injuries.
A 40 year old New York doctor living in a sparsely settled district faced financial ruin after investments were wiped out by a broker. He allegedly plotted to poison his wife, daughter, and son to secure their future as he died in a failed scheme. The son, who summoned help, survived while police recovered evidence of deadly poison among the belongings.
A chaotic report from the Olympic games describes German athletes suffering multiple injuries after a treacherous race. Captain Werner Zahn broke an arm, Dr Melhorn treated injuries, and pilot Fritz Gran allegedly wrecked a plane during a high speed event. Hans Scitton faces the remaining race as Germany contemplates its trophy hopes.
In New York markets on Wednesday Australian government bonds showed steadiness with some issues recovering from dips. New South Wales 1057 and 1058 issues rose to 240 in morning trading as Commonwealth stocks gained further points after reports of possible relief from a defaulted interest payment claim.
In a moral or political dispute the writs and consultations are discussed. Mr Lang held talks with the Minister this afternoon regarding turtles and related matters. The exact outcome remains unclear as the Commonwealth awaits further information.
A London bulletin from No 10 Downing Street reports Prime Minister MacDonald underwent a successful operation on his left eye at 6 o clock this evening. He left Downing Street after a cabinet meeting and was accompanied by his son Malcolm MacDonald. A telegram from the King and a letter from German Chancellor Bruening conveyed sympathy and best wishes for a swift recovery.
A Commonwealth government conference will appoint an independent chairman to review the 1930 31 railway losses across Australia. A table shows total railway deficits by state, with New South Wales leading at 24 423 504 and overall national losses rising from 187 300 in 1914 15 to 10 961 0 - 5 in 1930 31. The report by the Commonwealth Railways Commission calls consolidation and central control to curb uncertainty and expenses.
The overt meat attistician estimates the current wheat harvest at 64,140,400 bushels, about 14.9 bushels per acre. Total harvest 12,000,000 bushels less than last year. There are 16,570 growers, 1,802 fewer than last season. Riverina yield averages 10 to 12 bushels per acre, north-west slopes 16.8, evil ten tablelands 14.1. About 38,000,000 bushels will be export outside the Biato, with 3,000,000 going to Victoria.
Thursday dispatches note 1B infantile paralysis deaths amid an epidemic extending into October. New casts were misread today from the Tymad Wa country, totaling 1p8, with officials urging more surveillance as hospital discharges rise. A three month old child in Murwilambil admitted to Brisbane Children’s Hospital with infantile paralysis, while residents of Murwilimbang were present last Saturday. London reports Admiral Wigieleh appointed commander in chief of the Australian front.
Partial OCR text shows enamel plates and special wares with unclear labeling. Named items include enamel plates and possible product mentions but details and context are missing, leaving an incomplete notice. The readable fragments hint at a catalog or sale of enamel ware and related items without clear dates, locations, or entities.
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