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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
1
Readable parts mention dates and measurements in ambiguous form with slashes and letters. details are indiscernible, leaving the card without a clear event or names.
Brisbane reports state that after the Country-National victory the government will prevent an influx of unemployed from other states. Minister Bizer says Queensland will protect local workers and will not absorb new arrivals until current locals find jobs. The government will use all effective methods to manage the situation.
The King, in good spirits after a long illness, thanked London citizens via the Lord Mayor for birthday greetings. The Prince of Wales and Princess Mary visited, and General Higgins sent birthday wishes from Salvation Army. Markets remained firm amid political uncertainty and renewed strength in government securities.
Auckland report says at the Christchurch trotting course yesterday two elderly men, Henry Dryden and Frederick Taigel, collapsed during the day. Dryden died while about to collect a dividend, Taigel after the last race.
In the circuit court on Tuesday Mary Thomas was charged with the wilful murder of Sophia Kew known as May Kerrigan by shooting her at Tunisfail on May 13. She was found not guilty after a 40 minute retirement. The Crown entered a nolle prosequi to the charge of killing Madge O Donnell on the same day. Acquittal was discharged.
In the police court yesterday Edward McNamee was charged with the wilful murder of Jack Green near Burat on April 12. He was committed for trial at the criminal sittings of the Circuit Court at Boma on June 24.
Ernest Zoukra an agent was found guilty of offering a bribe to the Mayor of Manly. He was fined 100 pounds with costs or six months in jail, and given two months to pay. Prosecution said he sought a council contract for garbage tin fabrication and offered 500 pounds in shares in a proposed company.
Customs officials today seized 60 tins of prepared opium smuggled onshore from the steamer Taiping. The opium valued at 500 pounds. The offender, a Chinese cook, was fined 2100 pounds with 3 shillings and 4 pence in coats, and ordered detained until the fine is paid.
The cabinet gathered in Brisbane with the Lands Minister and Home Secretary missing due to central Queensland travel. The Premier said much time was spent on proposed legislation for the coming session, while railway matters and state enterprise disposal methods received focus. The Price Mixing Department will be retained for now.
William Gagen a 41 year old former Warden of Long Day Gaol died after lying unconscious since Saturday night in hospital. Police investigate whether he was attacked or involved in a fight. Three men are in custody as investigators probe possible prison-related revenge.
The Nudator for Customs Senator Gullett found his office flooded by overnight rain, forcing a move to new quarters. He noted the water caused inconvenience but expressed that the situation could bring no harm to his role, while praising the pastoral property recently bought near Canberra as a welcome change.
London reports Stanley Baldwin plans resignation after cabinet divisions mark a political crisis. King will receive Baldwin then Ramsay MacDonald to form a government. ministers anticipate formal resignations as Labour and Liberals assess moves amid market reaction and party leadership questions.
In Melbourne the death toll from a gas-filled mine includes Jumbuuna workers. Trizaita rushed to save two mates, and died with them as officials reached the scene. Deputy manager warned others to turn back before perishing. Bodies recovered after air pumps cleared the mine. Nearby Brisbane tax returns show eleven month totals and May revenue figures with increases in half-year receipts and mining income.
Transatlantic news from Paris reports Captains Cou douret and Maillou departed Orly for Seville in a GOC horsepower monoplane France to launch an Atlantic flight. The move follows French govt restrictions on long distance flights and difficulties arranging at the Orly aerodrome. The Orly commander prior to departure deemed the attempt imprudent.
Mr. B. Dunstan, Chief Geologist of Queensland, returns from a study tour of geophysical methods for locating minerals. He sailed from Brisbane on a steamer last October and was due in Sydney on Thursday after visiting Europe and America.
Daniel Keen, 21, a labourer, was sentenced to three months hard labour for injuring a woman when a motor car mounted the footpath on May 25. Keen admitted driving. he had no licence and claimed the other man was present. Judge Curlew noted careless car accidents are too common.
Police report tampering of three timber lorry tanks at Wollongong. Sugar, caustic soda, and empty powder were found in petrol tanks and oil areas, suggesting a deliberate strike-related sabotage.
The first air mail consignments to the United States began from Marylands aerodrome aboard the West Australian Airways plane at 0.39. Twenty four mail bags weighing 670 pounds were carried. The plane returned tonight and will depart for Kalgoorlie again in the morning with additional mail from Settera. Bath de. Syvorles to be picked up tomorrow by the City of Perth upon arrival at Kalgoorlie for transport to South Australia. In Adelaide a mail flight on the City of Darth left at 7.15 am reaching Cedunn at 12.40 pm after a rough trip. The passengers praised the comfort, and the plane departed for Forrest at Lif pom.
A cabinet meeting is planned while Minksters may confer. Labour leaders push for a decision as national executive prepares to meet with the parliamentary party on Wednesday. Opposition figures address Mr Tommy MacDowall, praising leadership amid calls for unemployment relief and Liberal policy. In London, the King has accepted Baldwin’s resignation.
On Monday former Attorney-General Wovid Berisha began a visit to Great Britain, with plans to travel to Dublin around mid November. He left Dublin as a boy and will not visit his birthplace due to birth place restrictions.
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