21 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1928
Page
1
Discounted healthrees footwear listing offers Ladies canvas shoes white and black brocaded strap pumps mens box hide derby boots white canvas derbys and ladies black and gold strapped models with sale prices and usual prices indicated. Items include sizes and price reductions across multiple styles and colors.
Listing of furniture items including FURNITURE and GAR RIDEBOARD with two drawers, SILKY GAR BEDROOM SUITES with mirror and drawers, DINING SEATS, PINE DUCHESS with drawers, WARDROBE in walnut finish, RESTO WOOD BEDSTEAD in pine walnut, SQUATTER CHAIRS, deck chairs, KAPOO MATTRESSES and various prices. Multiple items noted with mirror, walnut, and duchess designs, all offered with cash prices and sale context.
Unity of Country Party and Nationalists report ongoing tests in the Roma district near Gunnewan about 50 miles north of Rome. Wells on leases Nos 1 2 and 3 show gas and oil indications with bore depths from 180 to 341 feet. Geologist Dr Jenson, after surveying the area toward Durham Downs, predicts further developments and plans extended work over about two months.
Friday the central executive of the Country and Progressive Nationalist parties received nominations to fill the Stanely by election vacancy after the death of F L Nott. Candidates include Charten Bateman Woodford William F E Butler Staghora t Too goolawah Alfred K Conke Malony George Hi Grabnoing Eak Ernest Grim stone Yorraiman Cheek Tomes Hatton Toogoolawah Onigo Jones Crohamhurst MNonnan Logan Kilcoy Pranela O Sullivan Too wong David O Pryte Toogoolawah Tomes Turnar Neurum Wood ford.
British Resident Commissioner reports a serious fire and explosion at Vila New Hebrides on January 1. Two mini n stores and a bulk store were demolished. three small buildings and a timber yard burned. Fatalities include French and British workers, with multiple injuries among Europeans and French natives. Damage estimated at £20,000.
Reginald Con Crowle a grazier owner of Proserburgh died instantly last evening when drawing his gun for mulga and the weapon discharged through his heart. He was to wed Mike Helena Titton of Tandoh next Monday. wedding postponed due to the death. The body was found this morning. The incident occurred near Brewin Fing, New South Wales.
A Haviland Moth aeroplane piloted by Kuh with passenger Mr. Bishop failed to take off in Dirranbandi due to sticky ground and heavy load, crashed into a railway line. The pilot was severely shaken and later discharged from hospital. the plane sustained minor damage. Two female witnesses were knocked down by the wings but sustained only minor injuries. The craft belonged to Bishop and O Sullivan and landed near Warwick Road after circling the town on Thursday morning.
Postal workers denounce the Postmaster General and the Secretary of the Amalgamated Postal Workers as saying the department will not curtail the works programme while urgent maintenance and essential tasks are being cut. They claim 1000 jobs were cut in 1925-28, with broader reductions since November.
Annual clergy retreat for the Brisbane archdiocese concluded at Nudgee. A nesting of the Thomason Council after the retreat decided Windsor and Banyo would become separate parishes. Windsor to be led by Rev. Danla Aherne of Enoggara and Banyo by Very Rev. Dean Brady of Maryborough. Minor clergy changes followed. Several ordination alumni received assignments including Rev. Flynn to Dalby Rev. O Donohue to Goondiwindi and Rev. Vincent Gehnkcraft to St Patrick's Torwonmhd. Dr Deody, ordained in Rome last year, was appointed to Tpawich.
London Thursday Gladstone states he has a great deal to say but will not speak yet about his father. Viscount Gladstone replies to an invitation about Queen Victoria's reference, noting Almeric Fitzroy has contact with the ministry since 1885 and expressing surprise at private letters disclosure. Queen Victoria shows courtesy and respect for the monarchy while Gladstone refrains from commenting.
Melbourne Friday report quotes Dr Earls Page calling for sustained collaboration between the Country party and Nationalists to form a broad coalition for the Commonwealth. He argues cooperation is the only way to defeat extremists and notes benefits from the Composite Government, including tax relief, land tax reductions, and a new Land Valuation Board.
The 19th annual Congress of the Aurtratnalsin Agnoola thon for the Advancement of Seioner concluded in Hobart. Morning sessions featured papers and a joint delibaration on economy and other subjects. Afternoon excursions completed the program.
A severe tornado swept a 590 mile path across southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky causing over 40 injuries and widespread destruction. Cincinnati and Louisville report heavy damage with 500000 dollars in losses. Hospitals and relief groups assist victims as schools, homes, and trees are destroyed. one man is killed by a collapsing wall.
About 179 passengers joined the Marella for the south, including 120 in second class mostly men formerly employed on railway construction. They were displaced by the decision to close works. Fifty five of these men left the ship at Townville.
Paris Thursday police say chauffeur L Faure implicated in a case now linked to a scheme to rob businessmen by feigning loss of their property. Faure’s body was reportedly found cremated in ash near a pool after a motor car plunged into the river.
Lucknow Downs near Roma sold by Mr PL Avy Ryan last week. Property comprised 21,000 Beran with between 6000 and 10000 sheen ends and a stated price around £26,000. Purchaser listed as Lwana Mer P Z Perrier. sale conducted through H M Campbell and Co.
A local report states Flora McMurtrie, betrothed to Wilann Wilson, disclosed the earlier death of BHarohd Wilson and Ivy Walter by government poisoning at Lyall Boy. In distress over her fiancé's misfortune she reportedly attempted suicide by gar.
A weather summary notes heavy rain and showery conditions across the South Coast division of the state. Rain fell generally in coastal districts north from Corbell and south from Moulthamp ton with scattered falls inland. Showers persisted over a wide area with thunderstore activity and two inches of rain recorded at several towns while northern areas saw additional precipitation.
In Hobart, officials of the North Ane gration Workers Union plan a conference with the amalgamation authorities to discuss joining forces. Robert Toupain leads the negotiation efforts as the union aims to align with the Amalgamation North AJW.U.
Coastal steamship workers in New South Wales gain a new award effective January 1 for three years. The 44 hour week had limited earnings, with seamen earning from £100 to £400 annually and some near £500 in certain regions. Rising costs may force NSW shipping firms to adjust rates and wages accordingly.
Cobham reports rubber and tin control efforts in the Malay States. Smuggling of rubber to Sumatra cited as a major issue with 1000 to 4000 tons monthly. Tin prices have fallen recently to just below £960 per ton as output restrictions are debated for stronger enforcement under British control. Percy Oabharo mentioned among officials touring Australia.
War report from Calcutta and Rangoon cites a plan by German naval heads to attack Sabang and a British propaganda post, with a hope to strike Calcutta and Rangoon. Allied forces monitored western routes during Christmas week. no German ships reached Anbang.
A garbled OCR style note speaks of imperial arrangement and information access across regions named Aurielia and Haw Tealand. It hints at war vice and restrictions on those within the sphere, with limited intelligible context about species and intel.
Old newspaper ad notes P J Pigott & Co Genuine Summer Sale with hundreds of bargains on fabrics and clothing options. Describes heavy weight crepe de chine, pure silk georgette, crepe fabrics, floral voiles, satin de luxe bloomers, bath towels, blue linen envelopes, 100 sheet writing pads, and striped tobaccos shirts among many items with sale prices and usual prices.
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