21 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented listing shows grey working site shirts with price cuts. Items include large sizes and various reductions from February to June. The text notes multiple item references with dates and revised prices, including gloves or alterations.
Bargain prices highlight back to school attire for boys with discounts for cash. Listings include grey worsted suits, serge knickers, blue features, and waistcoats with marked reductions. Several items show prices from 2 shillings 6 pence to 8 shillings 9 pence, focusing on two-piece suits and formal wear in varying fabrics.
Melbourne reports a Gorin wool conference tentatively setting a 60.5 percent quota for the Joint fund contributions with South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia also cited. The aim is to form a new administration for fund handling and avoid overlapping with domestic producers while noting current wool prices. A follow up conference to be held in South Africa with discussions on international wool legislation and pricing strategies.
In a speech to the Australasian College of Surgeons, a leading surgeon condemns the Government’s infantile paralysis quarantine measures as drastic and unprecedented. He says public fear has driven policies, with widespread alarm across the country and calm, orderly response urged.
Rumored marine divers threaten to strike amid unsettled pay and shell collection disputes. Japanese divers, long employed by Broome pearlers, demand higher percentages and advances, while union leaders and merchants debate supply, pricing, and possible government regulation changes affecting wool and trade. Delegations report mixed progress and tension rises as talks consider broader market impacts.
Wellington reports the government plans a new approach to industrial disputes in Auckland aiming to curb strikes by shifting wage controls across industries. Delegates discuss abolishing wage boards and saving on courts while awaiting reforms after the coronation.
The report describes poor visibility delaying Canberra air operations for 26 hours as heavy rain damaged roads. Despite land attempts, travel continued by car, with officials planning to discuss negotiations and establish a central hub controlled by three key sectors in the industry.
The report details extreme heat across Queensland including a 119 degree reading at Charleville and 14 degrees in Quilpie. It notes widespread high temperatures, drought pressures, and fodder shortages in several districts. Authorities warn of drying vegetation, rising fire risk, and ongoing weather shifts. agriculture officials stress looming feed deficits amid heat and sparse showers.
The Royal annals of Saco report that TJ Hughes MLA and Premier Weir Sheween faced grave charges in a trial. Hart, Hughes, and Weir were accused of grievous bodily harm with testimony and rebuttal presented by the defense. Sentencing followed the conclusion of proceedings.
Fragmented notes discuss wool production in Australia and Queensland, noting research focus, industry phases, and the need for infrastructure like trains and markets. Mentions challenges in irrigation, urban and pasture management, and international comparisons. Describes intent to pool Texan resources into the industry’s development.
New York sports page lists the top ten tennis players of 1936 with names including Vona Rma Budge Ula Austin Gymeford Grant Allin Mc Gratis Wienzel and others. The writer notes difficulties confirming Pusher Boungua and tenth place, while praising Quint Ula and a promising junior.
Norwegian liner Trym sinks in a fierce storm off Oslo after a daylong effort to save 19 crewmen from the salvaged Berger liner Venus. Radio messages indicate the Trym is quelling, boats smashed, and rescue attempts failing. several crew were saved, many remain unaccounted as Venus reports another distress call from a separate steamer Mmen lifting under heavy seas.
International Labour Office details at the Geneva Conference with Canberra participation. Ministers and officials discuss working hours for textiles and crafts, minimum age for semi skilled and non industrial work, and child health protections. Two questions for final determination include uniform safety provisions and production hours standards for the building and manufacturing sectors.
The Sydney Chamber of Commerce council approved summoning markets for a referendum on a Labor policy. The statement listed grounds: altering the word to allow broader tax reforms, concerns over ministerial authority, and fears the change would raise local prices, complicating primary industries and hindering progress toward the Latour movement.
Sydney reports that British aviation firms share equal opportunity with Commonwealth builders in secrecy over aircraft production. Minister Sir Archdale Parkhill asserts British companies lack access to confidential data, while the Commonwealth insists on controlled disclosure. The debate centers on the De fence Departments project at Fishermen's Bend Melbourne and the 4p NASA planes contract.
Melbourne reports show England cricketers arrived in Melbourne for a quick setup before the Adelaide test. Financial notes indicate expected gate receipts near £10,000 with total plans to spend about £42,200 on match expenses, travel, and engines in Australia. Local officials discuss cooperation and machinery investments for future factory work.
In Glen Tyner an ex soldier Maxander Hendra aged 7 died when a tree fell on him during a lumbering accident. Emergency crews rushed to the scene where Hendra was found with a severe limb injury and later died. He was a former serviceman and is survived by a widow and young child.
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