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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
3
A chaotic scene unfolds as a masked crew robs a pay box in a crowded venue. Police outside, rain starting, three assailants seize money bags while a tense crowd watches, a dramatic confrontation ending with arrests and injured bystanders.
South west Queensland faces dire wool industry strains despite good conditions with abundant water. Writer Mr. Conlay reports 2600 miles of travel, cites fly infestation, drought in parts, and calls for three shearings yearly, irrigation schemes, and rail and road improvements to cut costs and boost production amid calls for government action.
Yelarbon OdAtellows Ma-Thin Cuidsellows Ball held in Soters Memorial Hall Friday night drew a well attended crowd. Inverell orchestra provided music while Mrs Mitchell and Mr Winfield hosted presenters. On Friday afternoon Mrs Hamill greeted guests with war cuts dish, supervised by the Head Teacher. Weston football team travelled with Yelman on Sunday for the Yelman Business Cup. Victoria defeated 90 to 8. Termite a Venmis game played Sunday between Yelurban and Glensr aven ended 17–9.
Brisbaneites learned the Executive Council approved road works totaling 12 375 pounds. The largest grant of 4 000 pounds funds an all weather road between Dalby and Mogil. Plans include a 1.5 mile ashlar near Asball Crescent south of Deity for the Willinarran rand and several bitumen surface projects on Romia Surat road B808 to improve low-lying sectors.
Advertises Pinketten pills as a harmless yet effective laxative for weight control and improved digestion. Claims to clear the bowels, reduce headaches, improve breath, and ease sluggish activity with a simple three bottle course.
An ad style piece markets winter skin treatment with phrases about keeping skin glowing in snow. It promotes kindness to skin, hints at products or routines, and mentions savings, healthy appearance, and seasonal tips. It references imagery of sparkle and glow, contrasts summer and winter, and suggests some form of consumer aid or service.
A fragmented winter guide discusses heated rooms outdoor exercise and skin care. It advises drinking water eating vegetables and fruit and avoiding extremes while noting how to cleanse moisturize and massage the face for dry cold weather conditions.
Fortnightly Young People's Temperance League session opened with a devotional service at Williams Memorial Hall. New members were received. a jumble stall and a public temperance essay contest were announced. games were played and the meeting closed with benediction.
London reports a string of mixed signals from the War Office and Baypiles Department concerning stamp deliveries and supply coordination. Officials warn disruption may affect consumer access while departments seek clearer credit lines and faster dispatches.
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