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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
5
Canberra Tuesday reports a motion in Parliament favoring a 16008000 defence loan under wartime conditions. Dialogue covers London flotation, interest rates, and criticism by Mr Curtin of borrowing overseas for defence.
A Canberra report states a new Percival aircraft will not be used to transport ministers. Authorities confirm the change affects planned flights between Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra for navigational and ceremonial duties, with alternative aircraft to be assigned to key routes.
Twemdas appeal on the Jure verdict re Seagatarin ownership was dismissed. The jury found that Miss Tuesley did not prove ownership, Mrs Wilson claimed ownership, and Lowe disputed, with questions misanswered. The Chief Justice and Justices criticized the jury for prejudice and a possible compromise, ordering the appeal dismissed with costs to Miss Tuesley.
The High Court in Canberra is poised to rule on the challenge to the validity of Fleur tax as the case proceeds. Arguments centered on statutory authority and the interpretation of tax provisions were heard this week, with observers awaiting the court’s decision today.
An inquiry into the affairs of the Wounded Soldiers and Sailors Association is ordered by the Auditor-General following recommendations by Mr Justice Webb at the Supreme Court. A former secretary, Duncan Sinclair, was found guilty of stealing funds, prompting calls for a formal audit under the Official Inquiries Evidence Acts to uncover misused or oblated money and its intended use.
A jailhouse mutter from Robert Sydney Jones and co defendant Erle Welly claims innocence as they face charges for wounding Nathan, with details of a March 26 incident and alleged threats and claimed lack of intent. The central court scene highlights shifts in testimony and defense assertions.
An inquest into a railroad tragedy examined driver Norman McLend and fireman Neadie amid conflicting evidence. Witness John Ronald described a possible man on the line near Landsborough before the collision, while coroner Mr F Leahy urged clearer testimonies.
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