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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
5
Advertises reduced prices on wool coats sweaters pullovers tweed overcoats and flannel shirts plus flannelette pajamas and tweed shirts. Notes old values and new cash and carry pricing with entries for sizes and brands ACB and A.C.B. referenced.
An advertisement lists fur chokers and jumper suits with A.C.B. prices. Wool cardigans, wool and cotton vests, silk and wool cashmere hose, and coloured cashmere hose are offered in various sizes and colors with sale prices noted.
At the inter-State conference of Ministers for Agriculture in Perth, Victorian delegate Mr Nin urged the Commonwealth Butter Export Central Board be abolished after three years of limited effect. Critics claimed financial waste and missed price opportunities, while calls for reform and state-led cooperation dominated the discussion. The conference backed a motion to support agricultural science and grants, and to pursue buffalo fly control, while weighing a grading system based on weight.
A reader named H. Sn Rolston urges promises of a complete Warwick water system be fulfilled, noting the southern and eastern Warwick areas still lack supplies. The writer hopes East Warwick Progress Association will push for real progress and prompt action on water developments.
London report states two Royal Air Force pilots died when their Woodeye fighters collided at about 1500 feet during practice near Upo von. One parachute opened near the ground but both airmen were killed. year to date RAF fatalities total 33.
A fragmented ad style scene features JEAN and ANN praising a wife’s youthful appearance aided by Creme Charmvein. The dialogue hints the product makes skin look younger with lines about a woman appearing ten years younger and admiring the cream on a dressing table. The ad notes a price of 2 shillings for double size.
Perth delegates at the State Ministers for Agriculture conference vote to urge the Commonwealth to create an agricultural economics division with a permanent chief economist and cooperation among states. Delegates also back a bureau of agricultural economies and seek uniform methods for pest control, stock protection, and uniform grading for interstate trade.
Large crowd gathers for the first ballot in central Queensland for blocks on expired stockholding schemes. Twelve portions valued above 12,610 acres were offered. 616 applicants remain after disqualifications and withdrawals. New South Wales provided 234 applicants, Victoria one, South Australia two, and Tasmania two, reflecting broad interest in western sheep land.
The Limbless Soldiers Association interstate conference in Sydney criticised Depa rtment deductions from widows pensions based on their potential earnings after husbands’ deaths. The conference urged a minimum two shillings and six pence for all widows, and President Mr Farrow urged the Federal Government to end unfair treatment of limbless men.
An old advertisement explains excessive stomach acid and fermentation causing pain after eating and offers Bisurnated Magnesia powder as instant relief. It claims two to three tablets in water after meals neutralizes acid, soothes inflammation, and aids digestion. It warns to use only genuine packets with the Trade Mark.
Sydney hearing reveals ex-Atduemian Chor THilged admits acting as agent for International Combustion Company tenderer. Witnesses detail payments claimed as 2.5 percent of £15,000 contract price. McIntosh denies involvement and influence on aldermen. Others describe tender review and alleged informal payments tied to Hutchinson and Malin.
Lucerne hay from local growers dominated Roma Street sales with 6/9 to 5/1 prices. New South Wales oats scarce, Wagga oats at 3/10, mixed fodder in moderate supply and low demand for low quality mixes. Potatoes and pumpkins sold, good table sorts of pumpkin price 5/0 to 4/0, wheat light with ~3/8, maize 2/10 to 2/10.
Brisbane markets list latest quotations for fruit and vegetables. Bananas apples oranges mandarins lemons custard apples passion fruit pawpaw pineapples and other fruits show varied pence and shillings. Vegetables include cucumbers carrots sweet potatoes cabbages beans tomatoes pumpkins and greens with prices noted per item and quality.
Sydney produce prices list latest quotations for lucerne hay, white and algerbon milled options, with ranges from 4/7 to 4/10 per mole, potatoes from 3 to 7, onions at 4, and related items. Advertisement for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds noted.
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