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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
1
A request from Manley seeks crash cushion covers available on February 3 February 6 and February 14. The notice lists dates for delivery and pickup and emphasizes specification needs for the covers.
Innisfail reports a man found dead in the streets identified by six residents as John Edward Cumming. A post mortem showed natural causes. later, Edward Cumming, aged 60 to 70, appeared alive, revealing the earlier burial was a case of mistaken identity.
London dispatch reports Granollers near Barcelona bombed by Spanish rebels. 40 bombs hit markets and homes, killing many including children. over 500 casualties with ambulances and rescue squads sent from Barcelona. insurgent planes also sank the British ship Penthames in Valencia Harbor with all crew saved.
London report notes the Daily Mail sports column on Bradman praising his score buildup and fame. It describes him receiving many letters and invitations, needing a secretary, and typing late into the night, balancing fan mail with his cricket career.
A Brisbane dispatch summarizes an Imperial Economic Committee review of 1938 wool prospects. Prices in early 1938 show stabilization at reduced levels, with stocks rising slowly and imports below normal in many countries. Japan, the UK, the US, France, and Germany face various constraints from market shifts, policy restrictions, and economic slowdowns, while world trade in wool fabrics expands modestly and exports of tops and yarns slip slightly.
Flour in Brisbane drops 10 a ton to £10 5 2 ton the lowest in two years as wheat values fall. Sydney follows with £8 15 6 ton at the lowest since 1935. Deputy Commissioner E H Lindsey explains Queensland price based on Darling Harbour parity plus a premium for local wheat bought by Queensland mills under the State Wheat Board agreement.
In Canberra the Senate heatedly questioned Treasurer Mr. FR G Casey over remarks supporting UAP candidate R Weddell. Labor senators moved to record disapproval, later withdrawn after discussion. government leaders said Casey's speech was overrated and UA P figures judged it inappropriate, with calls for apology from Senator Leckie.
In Toowoomba on Wednesday the fold medallion of the Australasian Institute of Secretaries for the top March examination was presented. J. Higgins of the Toowoomba Technical College commercial staff received the award from Lie principal Mr J A C Wilson.
Canberra reports a strong fiscal outlook with a looming Commonwealth surplus to exceed 3 million pounds by June 30. Customs receipts for 11 months surpass estimates at 3,613,014 pounds and sales tax is set to exceed its forecast 7,700,000 pounds, while the post office margins are substantial. The 1985-38 record surplus stood at 9,587,000 pounds.
Australians form plan to found a Utopian colony on Isla Nukahiva in the Marquesas. The advance party led by F Briggs will depart Hobart on the auxiliary yacht Nella after craft reconstruction is finished.
In Canberra during the Senate debate on the Tariff Bill Senator Dean warned of a Japanese fabric that imitates Australian light weight serge sold at 2/6 per yard while Australian serge costs 6/6 per yard in Sydney. Senator Fall indicated the Tariff Board would report on cheap staple fibre products soon as the bills moved through committee.
Over 100 police transfers were announced after the Police Promotion Board moved constables up to sergeant ranks. The CIB and Roma Street stations are most affected as about 30 constables shift to country or suburban posts. Replacements come from the city force and new recruits, with 15 CIB personnel moved mostly to the uniformed branch. Several transfers caused surprise among staff.
An outbreak of pleuro pneumonia among cattle in two holdings in the Casino district is under investigation by district veterinary officer Mr B C Weech and stock inspector Mr W L Devlin. Precautions prevent contact with other cattle. Animals traced to Tenterfield. mortality light.
The British Wool Federation signals a possible boycott of Dominion wool sales in 1938 39 if the draft allowance is not restored. Australian officials warn a ban could wipe out about 50 million pounds of the season and urge action to avert a national industry crisis.
Pure food inspector Arthur Patten told the Industrial Commission of filthy methods and contamination in Sydney food production and market gardens. He described figs with weevils in a Greek confectionery and walnuts run through sausage machines, and testified that 98 percent of Chinese market gardens inspected in 1928 were filthy with stagnant washing pits.
Start delayed in London as match at Bristol was abandoned due to wet wicket and saturated outfield from overnight rain and morning drizzle. Bradman traveled to London for back strain treatment and may rest until the Test.
The Australian Associated Press diplomatic correspondent reports Britain has pressed Japan for not exceeding the 35 000 ton battleship limit. Tokyo has not revealed intentions, while Britain’s supplementary naval estimates propose two battleships above 35 000 tons with 16 inch guns. Three more similar ships may follow to complete the squadron alongside five 35 000 ton ships already built.
Two cars collided on the Brisbane Togwonemba road near Galton College late last night. Bulse, the driver in one car, suffered a fracture of the breast bone. Henry Porter, a plumber of Cathar, had a lacerated wound above the eye and shock. The Lardley ambulance gave first aid and took Bulise to Gatton for surgical care.
Reported in a Japanese settlement, three Japanese boys died when a basement blaze trapped them. An investigation found water connections covered before the fire and a man breaking a window to exit.
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