06 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
1
Felt styles feature tucked and pleated crowns with novelty ornaments and beal accents in assorted shades priced from 10 shillings 11 pence to 87 shillings 11 pence. Plainly tailored felt hats cost 12/11 and 14/11 with ribbon bands. Smart shape hats with rolled brims priced 14/11 to 18/11. large head fitting available. Sports hats in self colours or two tone shown at 7/11.
Special collection of hats offered in navy, fawn, beige, rose, saxe, and abric hues. Prices listed as 11/6, 12/11, and 13/11.
Marine pilots Smith and Ulm arrive after a perilous flight amid storms, landing the Southern Cross at Suva Park before 5,000 spectators. Crowds cheer as officials, including Sir Eyre Hutson, greet them. Holiday declared. aviation history noted with runways and weather challenges.
In Canberra Mr Bruce confirmed a yearly immigrant cap of 3000, reserved for Molinos relatives and their fathers and sons. The runway is marked out with white lining. Also note a congratulatory cable to Kingsford Smith from Brites on progress of the flight and reports from the Southern Cross about poor flying conditions near Suva and ongoing radio traffic.
The Public Works Committee proposed constructing an Australian War Memorial at Canberra with an immediate cost of £203,070 and £6,862 more deferred, on Mt Ainslie slope. The design features a central garden court, cloisters, a domed Wall of Memory, a 400 foot long, 197 foot high building, a 104 foot dome, and a Hall of Memory in a Greek Cross form with a 7 by 50 foot reflecting pool.
Melbourne officials of the Victorian Marine Cooks Union instruct all Commonwealth Steamship Owners Association ships to terminate engagement with cooks and give 22 hours notice. Officials visited cargo vessels including the Ashridge Maranda Weir Burwah Time and Koolinga to relay the policy. The move risks Tasmanian isolation from the mainland as unions plan further drastic steps and ATU involvement. Over 1000 sailors sought work in shipping offices amid fears of broader strike impact.
Moscow reports a Linea pro seve committee has ordered an expedition of ice breakers and airships to Frank Josef and Nova Zombia after receiving a muffyned SOS. Aiming to cover the north country, the group expects to reach Prank Toset Land where Stalin's landing ground is noted, with Hiro view cited.
London reported that Campbell's overdue envelope and gear are being kept at a secret station. The item hints at halting a planned voyage to Australia and mentions torpedo shaped petrol talk and gondola engines as possible equipment.
The Golden Casket principal prize went to a local entrant, with a second prize awarded to W. Tandy of Portland and a third prize claimed by A. Morris of Muretville. The event occurred in Lithgow and Sydney regions, with district superintendents noting the drawing date as today.
In Canberra the House debate touched on alleged evasive replies from the Federal Capital Commission regarding questions from MPs about spending and the cost of Yorrolomba the Governor General’s residence. A joint public accounts committee heard Canberra expenditure near nine million pounds with annual interest of about four hundred thousand, and criticism of the hotel Canberrat built before the commission.
BRUSSELS reports that aviators De Crooy and Grienon achieved a world endurance record, flying 216,452 seconds after replenishing tanks mid flight. LONDON notes the pair have logged 54 hours in the air and anticipate another record, aided by secret fuel replenishment from a secondary aircraft.
A chaotic confrontation near a demonstration ended with police advancing on a crowd as a deputy head of Berlin police intervened in a motor car. Witnesses say officers charged and wounded a protester, while the deputy vanished amid the confusion. The protest demands an urgent inquiry into Prussian police methods.
A vessel is expected to arrive in Singapore on November 1 after a slow tow through the canal near London. The passage schedule affects traffic along the waterway and the hinge system guiding the tow, delaying the anticipated arrival and signaling broader impacts on port operations.
Judgment delivered on funds held by Bawra wool brokers commission totaling between 400 000 and 500 000 pounds. High Court leaves distribution to Central Wool Committee and authorizes payment to wool selling brokers named. costs taxed out of fund. Leave to appeal granted.
After visiting Borneo and Southeast Asia the two young Italian nobles Prince Del mgo and Prince Bastiglios passed through Brisbane en route to Sydney then to Africa in search of big game. They aim to see Australia and were inspired by Di Pinedo’s Australian visit, hoping for renewed interest and further exploration.
Nominations in Sydney close for the Martin electoral contest after Mr Pratten’s death. PF G Hanthorn Labour and F G Pratten Jen Nationalist are listed as candidates. Polling is set for June 16 amid ongoing political turmoil and security concerns.
In Mitchell progress remains incomplete as results and political votes are unsettled. The estimated outcome is overdue with formal announcements expected soon. The Walted Alster reportedly controls about half the world gold supply, valued around several hundred million pounds.
The advertisement lists varied boys wool suits and outerwear with prices from 27/6 to 49/0, including all wool navy serge, tweed, and garbadine overcoats, plus sweaters and gloves. Sizes span 1 to 19 for some items, with numerous brand-like descriptions and color notes.
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