Faded Linen Frock Advertisement in Green White
A damaged ad fragment describes a linen frock in green and white and rose and white. Mentions sizes and fashionable two tone linen and latest style, with unclear measurements and production notes.
06 Feb 1933
Page 1
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1933
Page
1
A damaged ad fragment describes a linen frock in green and white and rose and white. Mentions sizes and fashionable two tone linen and latest style, with unclear measurements and production notes.
Catalog style sale listing hats panamas and ribbons with reduced prices. Items include children's fancy cloth hats, straw hats ready to wear, panamas trimmed with linen bands, ladies work aprons, printed cotton house frocks, linen coats, girls natural finja school blouses, girls polo frocks, ladies full nightgowns, and bloomers in assorted sizes and colors.
An assortment of ladies garments and accessories offered in cotton, crepe, and coloured materials. Items include bloomers, bathing caps, pyjamas, girls vests, linen frocks, printed cotton coats, and coloured linen frocks for children, with various sizes and discounts.
Melbourne dispatch outlines fatal road crashes and injuries across Carlton Esat St Kilda and South Melbourne with multiple fatalities. Names include Glen Edgar Cunningham 20 East Brunswick and Mrs Margaret Lena Townsend from East St Kilda. unidentified boy critically injured at Alfred Hospital. Victor Robert Denyer of East Brunswick drowns after a canoe capsize. Police say one hit-and-run driver fled after killing Cunningham. another car struck Mrs Lewis near Balneva Road and Springfield Avenue. A separate fire incident at Fitzroy caused burns to two firemen. other injuries noted from industrial accident at Newport oil wharf and a pipe burst.
London readers face a stark Inter-Parliamentary Union briefing on a future war. Experts warn unprecedented land sea and air atrocities with civilians murdered and international law ignored. Incendiaries thermite and gas attacks are predicted alongside mass bombing and improvised defenses.
Melbourne Sunday report on the Loan Council and Commonwealth Bank Board reaching a near final deal to finance public works. Key terms include funding of the next year’s works program via a public loan, first bank call on funds, and use of Treasury bills to cover any revenue deficit. Council battled initial bank reluctance and sought prop ositions on next year’s requirements, with NSW and SA offering reductions, WA seeking more. Continued discussions promised on page two.
London and Melbourne reports indicate a cooling of the cricket dispute between Australia and England. Newspapers note diminishing calls to brand Australians as squealers and expect the Board of Control to respond to Britain's stance, with talks hinting at withdrawal of the unsportsmanlike charge and possible acceptance of a temperate explanation.
Sydney police say Widgery a well known dwarf of English origin was found smothered in a lane near Chierhexlane Woollou last night. The victim a former associate of Wirth's Cirena died within 30 minutes of admission at Sydney Nowpital. Police report a street brawl preceded the death and two men fled toward the Diringhurst police station. The inquiry centers on Widgery's alleged ties to Cirena and a possible motive connected to his work. Robert Whilgery, 72, a close associate, was arrested today amid ongoing investigations.
About 1000 to 2000 miners at Mount Tan mines return to work Sunday night after a compulsory conference between miners and owners and a meeting of the Australian Workers Union. Industrial magistrate evidence followed the talks, and unions blamed management for the stoppage while urging orderly shift assignments.
A Sydney hospital report notes a peculiar wound in the neck of Widgery with arteries severed. A deep puncture near the ear is observed, suggesting fatal injury likely from an assault, to be confirmed at the postmortem tomorrow.
Geneva dispatch reports the Committee of Nations rejects Japan’s late proposals to revive conciliation. Japan will be told to furnish more suggestions as the assembly nears a ten day target. Matsuoka warns Japan may quit the League. others urge firm action under Article 16 amid Manchukuo tensions and Soviet bloc fears.
Jarding the English captain opposes covering the Test wicket while Queensland officials argue protection is needed for the upcoming international match. The wicket’s condition at The Brisbane Cricket Ground, laid 20 years ago, raises fears of damage from fielders’ spiked boots, with repairs anticipated if surface wear worsens before Friday’s game.
London reports from W Devereux the Australian Wool Growers Council representative that Merino wools in London show price strength with irregularities due to competition. Prices average about six percent above December closing rates, while Merino wools maintain a steady demand in the capital.
Vintage advertisement lists numerous men’s trousers including Heavyweight Cotton Tweed and Saddle Twist designs. Sizes range to 7s with belt loops and side pockets. Special prices highlighted for multiple items, with shades in olive grey fawn and blue denim options.
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