09 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1937
Page
1
Winter coats offered in black wool and navy blue wool feature fitted back panels, welted pockets, and full linings. Prices are listed in pounds with sizes shown, reflecting a catalog style from a department store.
A garbled clothing listing describes ladies winter nightwear with flannelette fabrics. It mentions sleeved gowns or nightdresses with embroidery, priced items, and various color and material details, though OCR quality is poor and specific measurements or names are unclear.
A chaotic report outlines labor disputes and price regulation tied to the North Green? Bread industry in Brisbane. It notes a plan by employers and unions to standardize wages and conditions, with calls for price cuts and a safer on duty pledge. The cabinet and labor officials react to the contested proposals amid ongoing negotiations.
A fragmentary and garbled report describes a European itinerary including Sir Herbert Gepp and associates surveying Australia. It references a potential profitable ore and mentions debates over empire unity, with conjecture about resistance to European expansion and possible shifts in allegiance within the empire. The text is incomplete and unclear on concrete events or dates.
Health Department staff investigated a mystery illness in Barcaldine district. Sir Raphast Cilento reported that the condition arose from burrs and scabby mouth while a separate veterinary finding noted fevers and mange-like symptoms in cattle but not a farm-wide outbreak. Local officials continue field checks.
An Australian gramophone address by the Premier at Benilieu outlines a unique method for reform in Leptlabive. Cornelh and Wie' sre Lenco are noted as departing for New Work, and Mr Dinsuant presented a gramophone record. The release was sent by air to Australia for the event.
Dr. Johnaen Isa weighed the disease risks in dairy handling and laity examined feasibility of contamination. Sir Raphael Dilan cited reports of bite symptoms and mechanical failure affecting the chain of evidence, as experts debated the implications for safety and future tests.
Reports from Rabaul describe extensive destruction after a recent eruption. Nine European houses and surrounding areas were reportedly wiped out or buried. several villages are under ash and some residents are unaccounted for. Local authorities warn scarce supplies and disrupted communications as efforts begin.
Three men plunged 42 feet from a scaffold platform in the bound Surmle factory’s machine room during construction. One man died, two sustained injuries, and another escaped critical harm as rescue teams responded. Casualties included Dad Frank Aibore Cook, Thomas Skesry, Allen Dunhar, and Ward Hope, all workers connected to the Bound Surmle project.
A Tuesday court session examined rail motor workers and proposed hours. The Federated Locomotive Enginemen argued against long weekly shifts, urging adherence to an eight hour day and compensation for extended time, noting prior rulings from 1935. Union leaders pressed for wage and hour safeguards as the commission weighed permissible work periods for train service staff.
The report describes troops from the eastern states and inland natives forming a patrol under Captain Torres Steel. The expedition faced harsh conditions on the island, with no fires lit at camps to avoid discovery. Supplies were scarce and movements depended on finding shelter in caves and boulder formations as the week progressed.
Palm Beach reports erosion and sea encroachment threatening two hone habitats near the coast. Local shorelines show advancing water from Monday to Tuesday with boating activity and property risk cited. Officials contemplate protective measures as horses and structures are affected.
In the Northwest Queensland restocking dispute the Acting Prime Minister Dr Pua stated a plan to advance the project to the Queensland Minister for Agriculture. Opposition leader Maher challenged government figures, citing restocking targets and sheep populations, while concerns about funding and federal support were raised by multiple ministers.
Raymond Manuel Walker, alleged escapee, was captured near Waterford after following a road incident on April 10. He was brought to the city police court tomorrow morning facing charges of false pretenses and related offenses.
The rebels bombarded Madrid as shells exploded and fires raged through courtyards. Casualties are unknown, with wounded reported and a military hospital narrowly escaping a blaze. Valencia orders requisitioning of all able bodied men of the WWI era class.
In a Sydney shopyard a scaffold failure caused a fire safety mishap during plastering. Workers including Cooke Sogar Dunham and Dewy faced a collapse as planks gave way and rescue efforts followed. The incident left casualties and the cause remained undetermined.
Sydney City Council to-day unanimously decided to lay immediate steps to cancel the wage assignment practice. The committee to vary the worded conditions in the service and that wages of employees shall be paid in full to the employee concerned. The general manager reported concern over a growing practice of employees assigning portions of earnings for loans or advances. The board urged strict compliance with wage assignment terms and warned against abuse.
Hollywood mourns as actress Jean Harlow dies at 28 after a brief illness caused by toxic exposure. The exasperated film world canceled public events. memorials and tributes followed. Her sudden death at a Beverly Hills hospital shocked fans and colleagues.
The Federal Cabins awards the tender to W. R. Gurpenter and Company for a subsidized air mail service between Sydney and Rabaul. The contract spans five years at E1507 per period, with Bi Tele lines and standard weekly operations. The route begins with a three month ramp up and 2 by 2 schedule.
Sydney reports show Tuesday stock notes with 22,020 bales traded and varied price expectations. Trade groups discuss delivery timing and rules, while a marine raid at Le DAO affects a small batch of ten bales from Seedanes.
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