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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
1
Advertises rich wool tweed coats with bolted wale and fur trims, leather and check tweed motor coats, smartly tailored with water resistant finishes. Includes price bands from 69/6 to 80/6 and fittings available for models.
A fragmented listing details men and boys winter wear including heavy knitted socks under DR JAEGER, unshrinkable pure wool pants, saddle tweed trousers, singlets for cold climates, tweed knickers, boys sweaters, shirts, school suits and knitted foulowees. It notes heavy weight woollen yarn, sizes and prices such as 8/6 24/8 11/6 6/11 and 16/6 with mentions of strong bindings and warp details.
A catalog excerpt lists traced linen doilies and centers with Wallachian embroidery and other designs. It mentions a five piece toilet set with edged design, plus assorted pieces in multiple prices and styles.
The conference endorsed the experts report proposing a 20 percent reduction in adjustable government expenditures. A government sub-committee presented its findings, while debates continued on which costs to cut including pensions and allowances. The Prime Minister and New South Wales Premier signaled support for using internal methods to reduce deficits.
In a discussion led by Mr James Pred Fairman of the Butter Board, farmers and officials compare the Commonwealth butter pool and the Paterson scheme. The Commonwealth plan would standardise prices, boost producer returns, and curb imports and margarine. Supporters cite rising output and improving quality while warning against cooperative failure and reliance on London markets.
A sensational Perth case involves the marriage of John Garrigan aged 21 to a 16 year old girl May Biaisie. The bride's mother reportedly forbade banns and a court challenge is anticipated to annul the marriage. Authorities consider habeas corpus as a possible remedy to secure the bride’s wishes.
London reports Mr. A C Wills, agent general for New South Wales, stating loans are securable in London but the colony is reluctant to incur more debt. He says some bankers fear nonpayment due to NSW’s current inability to meet obligations while British press sentiment remains neutral. Wills notes informal talks with bankers and government members, without formal calls.
Queensland leader Aj. E. B. Moore told a Melbourne interviewer that Australia should slow the pace and regain ground after a £580,000 loss in two months. He blamed arbitration court exclusions for mining and rural sectors and argued public service reforms help the recovery.
Melbourne report notes Queensland Premier B J Hogan moved the second reading of the Profiteering Prevention Bill. The measure proposes a price fixing commissioner with power to set maximum prices and control wages and supplies, aiming to curb profiteering amid widespread concerns in Australia. Debates adjourned for two weeks for opposition inquiries.
In Sydney the trial details are murky with accusations of extortion and threats connected to a bishop. Witnesses speak of ransoms, alleged bribery, and a staged scandal while police plan further inquiries into the alleged victims’ plot and the bishop’s role.
A jury returned a verdict of not guilty for William Tipple McDonald charged with the murder of Erica Perdivand Arps, a horse dealer at Brobdmeadows, following a lengthy summing up by Mr. Ris Douglas and emotional courtroom proceedings in February 1940.
In Budapest two jilted lovers, Thy last stone ta ue pring of wire whtileh they, throw of 4 double carrying 10,000 yolls, grasped the Tangling end and were immediately oleatroauter.
Acting Premier R My Hing announces governor approved birthday honours for Dr. W M Robertson vicar chancellor University of Queensland made Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. B A Collen chief engineer Harbours and Marine made Companion of the Imperial Service Order. He Ty Arehilally Brisbane named Companion of the Order of the British Empire.
In Rockhampton a man named Friend Taylor, 28, was sentenced to three years for entering and stealing. Justice Brennan announced possible expulsion by the Federal Government to England after serving the term. The Crown alleged Taylor arrived from England to Melbourne in 1832, then travelled to Queensland in May after deserting a ship.
Export figures reveal a 14 month total of £65,072,105 for goods moved in April and March patterns. Professor Giblin reports wealth concentrations and trade performance, with Ceret and other entities cited in a complex financial overview.
A crowded town hall heard Mr. B Brown and Mr. Green clash over town finances. Voters formed a payers association after the meeting as charges about public money and mismanagement were aired.
A brief report notes a 25 year old tennis player named Bilney Clethlen suffered a broken neck during a match in London. Medical staff reported the injury as non life threatening but serious with immediate transport to hospital for evaluation.
London reports a late night street scene near Belfridge where customers gained access to a shop on Oxford Street after midnight. The page notes two people arriving after midnight and being offered goods, with later service described as hourly without clear charges or items listed.
Fragmented OCR text reports a disorderly note about Mussolini and Rome, mentioning Moise and Bigner. It hints at a campaign disruption tied to Vatican influence and a February or March political maneuver, with unclear names and events.
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