21 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
1
The Legislative Assembly rejected a motion for a formal inquiry into alleged fake budgets and ministerial manipulation. Deputy Leader Bastia moved the proposal, urging a Parliamentary Accounts Committee review of works and local government finances amid party tensions and unconfirmed statements. The vote tally showed several Labor members absent or not voting, with opposition members pressing for accountability.
The Melbourne conference adjourned after outlining steps to boost Australian industry and employment. Delegates urged a census of industry, a government led research body to tackle unemployment, and a push for delaying school leaving while aligning factory age rules with federal standards. The meeting supported gradual raises to the school leaving age but differed on timing.
The Duke of Kent was installed as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge with 10000 masons present from around the world. The event honored the line of succession from the late Duke of Cumberland and featured speeches from the Grand Master and foreign representatives including Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales.
Melbourne report notes a discussion of naturalist art and Belgian works including Lae Con Teiquirpins with more than eight projections and a black colour. It mentions Wracey and a setting near various locations and hashes through poorly legible lines about books and works, with scattered names and places.
OCR notes a proposed shift of the Sydney to Batavia air service from bi weekly to weekly after a sound test and a decision by H. TRIS. It discusses a Dutch government withdrawal and subsidy plans shared with the Netherlands Indian Government, with Royal Air link implications and Commonwealth resistance to continued European hub operations in Australia.
A local notice states a casket drawing is scheduled for today at Coblen. The entry mentions a drawn item to be awarded tomorrow and references a Mighty Universal Society event with a date penned in uncertain handwriting.
Adelaide report says Prime Minister Menzies and Curtin will discuss the national registration boycott with the Labour Federal Advisory Committee. A Melbourne conference planned for tomorrow will start at 2:30 pm instead of noon.
A faded report recounts a mysterious German passenger aboard a refugee liner. It mentions a German naval officer who had seen a pocket battleship at Algiers two years before and describes panic among other travelers as the ship berthed.
Adelaide report suggests a premiers conference will be called by the Federal Government to discuss wheat policy. Prime Minister Menzies says a conference could be arranged with the Agricultural Council next month to address export duties and the wheat industry. Donistan from UP Meet Australia indicates an official statement by August.
Reports from London and Tokyo describe growing divergences over Japan Britain talks. Observers expect Friday’s meeting to define stance on coercive demands and Britain’s Far East policy amid calls for restraint and possible concessions. Local press notes mixed signals from Sir Robert Craigie and Mr Arita, with emphasis on preserving British prestige and avoiding hostilities.
A fragmentary London dispatch notes a Japanese anti British campaign with advertising and commentary. The text references employment and Chinese mentions in a muddled wartime clipping.
A 24 year old worker at Prulurery Mene Supply Co. Prop. Ltd. was found hanging between a lift floor and landing in Tharvleestvent PyP. Doctors and ambulance staff attended as rescue attempts failed and the scene was secured by employers and police. An anesthetic was administered and authorities investigated the incident.
Dope gang suspected of operating at Kedron Park coursing meet with dogs examined by a veterinary surgeon after complaints. Club officials warn owners and vow actions as interference reportedly disrupts entries. The Rackles Coursing Club and secretary J Suen deny, but witnesses claim the gang has operated for some time using swift steering methods.
In a terse parliamentary moment Mr Spooner, Minister for Work and Local Government, announced his resignation from the ministry. He cited disagreements with the government while insisting his work had been interesting and he hoped for many more years of public service. Moving to the assembly, Spooner had served as assistant treasurer prior to his resignation.
Report from Melbourne on students and a university protest pressing a boycott. Maurice Blackburn supported by ad hoc group as landlords urged to cancel leases. Authorities warn noncompliance will be treated as violations amid tense lines.
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