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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
Notices list church services at Andrew's Church Warwick and nearby locations with dates and times for Sunday and holiday worship. It mentions Warwick, Sunday service details, locations Seaview and Chest etc. Citizens are invited to attend various services and events at multiple parish sites.
Warwick Daily News reports on frontier memory projects and border life as King and Queen travel near the Canada United States boundary. It notes massive patrols, few formalities, and memorials emphasizing peace across the line while detailing historic and ongoing cross border ties and tensions.
A jumbled weather note reports a cold spell early in the week with unusually low temperatures. A three minute reading captured a high of eight and a separation reading of nine three.
Land Court records detail multiple applications and adjourned inspections relating to rural parcels in Marah and surrounding areas. Names include Robert Melville Thompson-Rosebeets, James Ver Nl, and John Write, with parcel figures ranging from 2 to 18 perches and acres. Proceedings note alternately accepted subject to age proof, adjournments for inspection, and production of rool certificates, with several applicants listed for Pikedale and Maidenhead districts.
At a monthly committee meeting of the Karey and District Show Society plans emerged for a district exhibit at Warwick and the Centenary Show in Warwick in 1080. Mr Olden was appointed delegate to the Warwick meeting. Arrangements were made for a transport show on June birthday and the next Killarney Show was named.
A Warwick centenary committee notes a February launch for Anteraive week activities. Arrivals, a general meeting, committee appointments, donations from local bodies, and preparations for a museum exhibit mark ongoing planning. Officials from Warwick Chamber of Commerce, Royal, and other groups pledge support while schools plan a May town hall gathering.
Mr J J Malone appointed Deputy Director of Rank Telegraphs at Drisbene after leading imperial wire services in Melbourne. He rises to Director General of Air Aviation, succeeding Mr Myone. The move follows prior service in the Penal Department and a Military Cross award, signaling a broad public works upgrade.
London dispatch says The Were newspaper reports Germany will compensate Lithuania for the Memel seizure. An industrial machinery valuation predicts a payout around 24,000,000.
Weather records show Stanthorpe enduring extreme low temperatures with damp air and strong winds across the highlands. Reports indicate the region logged near freezing conditions with clear skies and gusty winds, marking a notably cold day for the area.
Alderman John Anderson is appointed a member of the Warwick Hospitals Board as the council representative. The original council appointee, Alderman Altman, is replaced by government action. The Centennial preparations involve school pageants, processions, and committee planning with community leaders and local organizations coordinating events and scheduling.
Fragmentary notice describes a journey to Launceston Tasmania and a conference in June. Mentions Mr Q L Petersen and others occupying executive roles. Appears to announce a meeting and new responsibilities at a butter and dairy factory.
Canberra report cites pessimists who doubt Australia’s war readiness. Senator Leche counters, urging belief in national resolve and defense plans. Critics warn pessimism invites hostile powers and undermines the supply effort, stressing unity and preparedness.
An injured Briton, struck by a Japanese marine during a post clash, died today from bayonet wounds. Reports allege armed Japanese retaliation against foreigners with no rights, amid tensions and arrests linked to the incident at the embassy.
The report describes a chaotic scene after Mr. Tinker was attacked at the mill. A Japanese marine disarmed him, others claim he was stabbed, and witnesses differ on who killed him or how the event unfolded. British protest and the consulate envoy voiced surprise at the incident.
In a case before the House of Representatives the minister and other officials face proceedings over a scheme to move Dutch migrants to Australia. The inquiry examines retention and settlement practices involving the true directorate and committee members.
A fragmented OCR snapshot lists social and club happenings including a Church of England ball, Warwick Caledonian Society annual meeting, and various social events. Names and dates are partially unreadable, with references to Wallace, Teun Wu Killing, and Yostiall Club entries amid miscellaneous annotations.
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