26 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
1
A fragmentary notice notes Miss Gilpin and an uncertain scene, dated to today’s Wednesday the 25th, hinting at a secret or event. Names and exact details are unclear, with the item appearing as a brief society or curiosity mention in the page.
A wartime style gathering discussed improving accommodation and inspection of pastoral workers. Proposals included better food and shelter, safer water supplies, and inspecting sheds and dairies. Amendments urged executive effort to ensure a good water supply, with debate on the roles of government and labor movements. meeting adjourned.
A man was arrested in central Brisbane after a dramatic pursuit by detectives near a bank on Adelaide Street. Witnesses report a large crowd, with bystanders fleeing toward the riverbank. The suspect, charged with saving funds under a sentence, was captured after two other detectives were injured during the chase.
A Chilean quake struck near midnight causing heavy damage and substantial loss of life. Conception center half destroyed with many killed or injured. Towns Angol and Pailalleque collapsed. fires raged in several cities. Telegraph lines cut, communications disrupted as tremor spread to Talcahuane and beyond to Argentina.
Federal Cabinet was to decide on the ADELAIDE dispute between the Performing Rights Association and commercial broadcasters after the Postmaster-General said no signed contract with ABC existed. The stalemate, ongoing since January, rests on royalties and the percentage paid to authors and composers, with statements requested from the association.
Sydney reports official expectation that receiving sets for aircraft radio beacons will be available for installation by April or May. Tests will be conducted on the Brisbane to Sydney route to prepare pilots with operative instructions.
A UK-British government note outlines an advance of 20000 pounds to the International Commission for the Annexation of Child Resources in Spain. The payment is described as part of broader support funds with additional allocations from other governments and agencies including the USDA.
London and Paris fear informed quarters report a month of German troop concentration in the Mediterranean. Paris sources discuss Franco-German positions, potential Spanish actions, and Britain’s stance while Berlin hints at limited Franco-British intervention and pending declarations. The discourse centers on Italy, Spain, and the balance of power amid rising European tension.
Federal Labour Party debate in 1937 38 notes elimination of the five year average tax assessment method. A government bulletin cites changes buried in a budget bill and notes that taxpayers would not receive prior lower income relief. Red notices warned of changes and affected taxpayers were not informed in advance.
Sir Earle Page described the Anglo American trade treaty as a hopeful sign of modern times. He noted the United States as Australia’s largest supplier and urged expanding wool and other exports to boost world prices and living standards, citing Australia’s potential in a new market.
Canberra reports urge Parliament to reconvene before Easter to hear Bruce address members. Complaints say private MPs lack confidence and receive little confidential information. A tentative resumption date was discussed in Canberra with Lyons noting joint sittings possible if Bruce attends.
The South Eastern district faces more unsettled weather with heavy rains in the north and southeast. Officials warn of potential damage to grain crops and pasture, urging timely replanting and irrigation where possible while noting late rains limit benefit to some sowings. The report cites widespread rainfall amounts from one to five inches in areas including Rockhampton, Bundaberg, and Surat, with exceptions and regional variations.
Marie Pauline Roberis, also known as Mrs Hoberis Wald, sought a divorce claiming she married Robert Roberts in four years of marriage. She testified he questioned if her past unions benefitted her financially and described his view of her as a means to money, prompting the divorce action for conjugal rights and property issues.
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