Curtain sale ends half price on Marquisette fabrics
Curtains offered at half price, 4 to 6 yard lengths in Mi Marquisette and Nata. Limited stock, promotions emphasize discounted materials for home furnishings.
07 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1939
Page
1
Curtains offered at half price, 4 to 6 yard lengths in Mi Marquisette and Nata. Limited stock, promotions emphasize discounted materials for home furnishings.
Half price sale on odd lines of textile samples plus bed rugs and breakfast cloths. Damask borders featured. Limited stock. Offer specializes in machine bordered damask patterns.
Trevor Kelly a motor mechanic remanded after being charged in Tenterfield and Brisbane with stealing a motor rack valued at £200, linked to a February theft at Millcrest and a near Temterfield car theft. He appeared before magistrate Mr N C Eaton and faces three counts with testimony from detectives and a large local cortege in attendance.
Lord Nuffield denounces pessimism in the Dominions and argues against appeasement. He urges robust armament and air defences across Britain and the Empire, praising Chamberlain and ministers for cutting red tape and preparing for possible conflict.
In Hobart discussions concern a potential Commonwealth purchase tied to an Antarctic expedition. Wyatt Earp’s role is debated as ministers weigh the affordability and strategic value amid shifting support. The outcome hinges on Commonwealth willingness to finance and political dynamics.
In Melbourne on Monday a meeting of the Trades Association discussed employer conditions for deliveries. A majority agreed to reduce workers hours to 44 per week, with potential allowances for makeup time. The union executive will confirm the exact terms and inform members by early March.
The cabinet approves a voluntary national register to map Australia s manpower and community resources for emergencies. It will index capabilities across ages and occupations, with women included, while keeping compulsion off the table. Details hinge on future cabinet approval and possible involvement of the National Strength Commission.
A rushed Franco refusal to capitulate appears to derail peace talks with Negrín before any formal offer. Ministers convened a meeting. Negrín and Beste against capitulation. Reports describe movements of officials and armored transport, signaling strained negotiations and potential factional splits within the Republic.
Mr H V Thorby, minister in Melbourne, is reportedly ill with overwork and may retire. Deputy Lyons appoints an assistant minister as cabinet weighs aviation and defense priorities.
The Minister for Customs, A. Perki, may become suddenly ill tonight and will be taken to a private hospital in Kober. He will remain there for several days and cannot attend further Cabinet meetings or participate in the West count tour. Dr Earle Page attended him and arranged hospital admission.
Nuffield officials weigh rambling preservation plan and medical treatment details. Estimates touch on paralyzed patients and indemnity claims as formal decisions move through cabinet channels. Authorities report around 114 applications tied to preparatory actions and enforcement at a coastal facility.
At Ipswich Colliery on Monday miner George Jones four deputy was overcome by slack damp in the workings. He was brought to the surface by colleagues and treated by ambulance officers before being taken to Ipswich hospital. The mine manager said the fan had been stopped over the weekend and eight men were at work in the area as the cause was investigated.
The Health Minister Dr J F Gaba carried out an operation at Royal Hobart Hospital today on a First Officer Lisvaag from Commander Lincoln Kilnworth’s survey vessel Wyant. The procedure aimed to relieve a serious injury. recovery expected to be favorable, with return to duty anticipated after healing and convalescence.
Report from London outlines a proposed new method for producing unshrinkable wool. The article discusses government department involvement and regulatory considerations. It notes uncertainty and ongoing debate among industry groups about feasibility and regional impact.
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