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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1929
Page
1
An advertisement boasts reliable furniture at the lowest price, inviting readers to obtain a quotation elsewhere and compare. It details multiple bedroom suites in various woods such as Oak, Silky Oak, and Maple, with wardrobes, beds, dressers, and mattresses, plus accessory items like mats and carpeting with prices and measurements.
London reports the reparations commission has published the full findings on Germany's obligations and the linked debts. It outlines annual payments starting at £35.4 million, rising to £121.46 million, with a future 22 years of reduced sums and a reserve to cover Allied debts.
An officer with no prior pilot experience survived a dangerous incident at Le Bourget after a parachute mishap and a rough storm. The trainee regained control, circled the airfield, and landed safely despite damage and fear. The episode involved Sollier and another officer Ivonet during a joy ride to Chartres.
A government coal inquiry commission began sittings to push for earliest possible resumption of mine work in northern coalfields. Chairman Fudge Davidson and members announced plans to travel to inspect mines while miners urged immediate reopening under prior conditions. Police prevented disruptions as 4000 Kurri Kurri miners marched, with women and children observing, and vowed to use direct action to stop pit operations.
In Melbourne on Monday an action involving about £160 860 in taxation was brought by Bawra appealing the federal income tax assessments for 1923 24 and 1927 28 inclusive. Counsel argued whether money from wool sales was income and if profits derived from the sale, wholly or partly, were assessable. The case centered on the value of a right and its treatment under imperial Commonwealth arrangements, not business profits. Sir John Higgins and Mr Justice McArthur examined whether the sale of swans under the circumstances constituted income and whether future appeals would follow for 1924 26 to 1927 28.
Fragmented OCR listing showing late evening sale notes for fabrics and garments. Mentions Rose and Silver, Saxon and Silver, Flame and Fold, Embroidered Quaresetta Voats in Marble and Champ tones. Prices range from 8/11 to 14/6 per item with various fabrics and trim names.
Minister for Lands TARISBANE after a Davison Vichey irrigation tour said settler discontent could fade if issues are resolved and rental terms improved. He noted talks on converting perpetual licenses to freehold, reducing rentals, and creation of an advisory board for Theodore action with settler and commissioner representation, effective August 1.
Chillagoe Mrisbane with the Oh Mogoa smelters manager Mr Retledge left for the work by rail today to investigate matters relating to the proposed spending of the smelter. Kenora and Atherton Tablelands also feature in the trip with other mining interests.
Speaking at a reception in Forbes the Arete Trareairer announced potential savings of £460,080 and noted a plan to bring forward £21,000,000 for the year. He stated that taxpayers would bear the burden of £2,000,000 in costs.
Melbourne police report two men aged 34 from Black Rock and Cobar suffered severe burns when petrol from a drum ignited as they siphoned fuel into a car on Saturday afternoon. A bystander and neighbours helped extinguish flames, and both men were hospitalized in serious condition.
Fragmentary note discusses demographics in the New Hebrides with British dominance cited as four to one. Mentions Mr Rennat McKenzie recently leaving the Superintendent of Public Works for the Condominium and hints at possible British withdrawal. Text is garbled and lacks coherent facts.
New York Sunday report states actress Mommat Lawrenen, famed in America, was murdered in her apartment by actor Santa Bernt gon who arrived after midnight. Police halted the pursuit but believe a knife or weapon was used. The motive remains unclear as investigators gather evidence and question witnesses.
Captain Ahrenborg Baden leading aviator with 110,000 miles and 40,000 passengers flown without mishap departs Roselock with Lieut Floden and L. Jonginni aboard the seaplane Sverga. They reach Orla Bergen and Reylejayik before aiming for New York. They report on a 39-7 wavelength and insist the flight is not a record attempt but to open a northern commercial route.
A Melbourne derailment near Elsternwick station delayed a passenger train carrying hundreds. Five people were injured, two seriously, as wheels left the rails and the locomotive bent toward a gang of workers. Emergency services responded. workers suspended.
Proclamation fixes July 1 as the ante on which the Transport Workers Act begins and preserves most existing operating regulations. Many exemptions and provisions remain in force until new licences must be obtained before the July 1 start.
The Australian cotton growers requested a higher price for their cotton seed, aiming for 2d to 24d per lb for the produce of the current harvest. The proposal was discussed by government officials, with Mr. Gullett stating the government believed the present state of financing would not qualify the increase.
A deputation from the Ldi Asanelation pressed ministers on price fixing while the minister for tabeng noted no review of abalming thin faneilon by the Ont unit. A further statement urged action on the issue amid parliamentary discourse.
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