14 Jul 1928
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1928
Page
1
A fragmented price list shows clearing prices for numerous wool fabrics and garments including Charmetine, Velveteen, and Tweed coats. Items feature assorted colors, sizes, and usual prices, with clearing prices noted for coats, dresses, and suits. Brands or suppliers like Wana Wools Hep and Belge appear in the scattered text.
An old catalog-style listing shows men and boys apparel with varied items and prices. Includes pullovers, shirts, undergarments, pajama sets, handkerchiefs, braces, and hats with multiple sizes and bold, dense product descriptions.
The article notes a deficit of £2,642,000 for the fiscal year with customs and excise revenue under the estimate by £3,354,000. Tax receipts show gains in income tax and duties despite overall revenue constraints. Expenditures rose in pensions and post office costs, while naval and defense spends were trimmed. A sinking fund position is described as sound despite the deficit.
The Criminal Court crowded for the second trial of Eileen Wall, 25, a clerk, accused of stealing £7851 19s 2d from Perdring Rubber Co. Justice Mace noughton presided with a jury. Half the appointors were women. The jury disagreed at the last trial in June. Proceedings paused as the evidence, nearly identical to the first trial, remained unfinished when court rose for the night.
The government denies reports about debts and redemption schemes affecting Commonwealth resources. A plan cited with figures around £4,000,000 excludes certain redemptions and contemplates a portion tied to future budget decisions for 1920.
The Minister for Works announced a halt on new applications for workers' homes due to high demand. The ban extends from metropolitan areas to the countryside. Exceptions are to be made for special cases such as pre-purchased sites or prior building site payments.
A Brisbane committee meeting discussed altering the Anzac Memorial plans due to financial constraints. Mayor and chairman noted funds were scarce and the original design costing about £25,000 would not be built. the plan now seeks Commonwealth-wide applications for a memorial likely costing more than £10,000.
The coastal steamer Uralla, once valued at £20,000 before striking Brockton Bight last month, was auctioned for £1,000. Purchaser E. Budrodeen of Morgan is also buyer of the wrecked White Boy which fetched £22 10s. Hull inspection found no bodies aboard.
A tram struck Mrs Darothy Davidson and her six year old son on a footpath in Front of Perth Fremant road last night. Mrs Davidson sustained probable injuries and the tram driver and several passengers stopped to help the injured before the tram continued.
The text appears as a garbled 19th century notice outlining taxation proposals in New South Wales. It references government actions on revenue and regulatory measures, with ambiguous phrases about state duties and a proposed establishment of laws or offices. The readable fragments indicate a fiscal topic without clear names, dates, or outcomes.
A chaotic Arctic rescue report recounts Zeppin, Mariano, and others from the Viglierl party found stranded and near death, with ships Kepasia and Brangein aiding. Reports state survivors were rescued near Broch Island as crews outline bleak prospects and heroic endurance amid ice and mutinous weather.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a company or individuals and an alleged failure. Names and places are garbled, making precise attribution impossible. The readable bits reference a claim of unfounded fault and a push to cause failure, with no clear context or outcomes.
In midseason offerings a run of fur coats is advertised at genuine cost price. Listings include black rabbit fur coats with foot and sleeve wear, dark brown coats with wrap collars, and a nut brown shade coat with shading from fawn to brown. Prices range from modest sale figures to higher amounts, with notes on quality and lining. The ad emphasizes bulk sale pricing and limited stock.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.