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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
6
Readable lines show postal routes and office hours with times like noon 1 PM and 2 PM. Mentions include POST OFFICE to WEST END and HOSPITAL, several vague place names and misread phrases, suggesting a damaged historic timetable or notice page.
London Thursday proceedings reveal details of an alleged kidnapping plot involving Lord Nutfield and associates. Witness Ramsden links Thornton to planned coercion and threats, with mentions of a sea dumping scheme and possible European travel plans in 1088.
Melbourne observers warn of irregular cattle prices through July to September as shortages ease. W Angles, respected market authority, notes recent sales rose but predict possible dips and peak prices. Supplies of chilled beef from Queensland and cattle from Queens land via Adelaide reach Melbourne, with small lots already arriving.
An earthquake centered about 1400 miles away in the Pacific was recorded by the metero graph at Queensland University. The disturbance lasted over 12 hours. Dr W Bryan said the focal region could not be confirmed from Brisbane but likely near the Pacific. The Wellington observatory noted 7.6 magnitude locally. A New Zealand path and Wellington timing suggest a broad Pacific event.
A. S. A. LEX reports Adelaide man, married laborer of Monaah, charged with murdering Kitawbethy Mary Htgan of Memand near Last Bris. The accused, Watherston, allegedly strangled the girl in her home after taking her along the road. Evidence includes a signed statement, blood, and boot prints. The court heard the suspect deny questions as the victim’s mother cried.
Fragmented report details rebels bombing French steamers, machine gun attacks, and bombings connected to the Spanish Civil War. It mentions British and French officials, air force actions, casualties, and diplomatic reactions, with references to Valencia, Brisbane, and Paris reports. Assertions cite Avro and other aircraft involved and government debates over war actions.
Queensland Parliament discussed the Racing Act's impact on betting and the commission's inquiry into betting across states. Powell and Commissioner Anderson questioned the act's operation amid rising betting activity, noting substantial sums and potential amendments for practical reform.
An executive report to One Deum Cooperative Aph pertain Ltd outlines optimism for the coming winter season. H W Thomas, general manager, notes seven factories produced notable outputs in May and expects stronger dairy deliveries. Banking data through May supports a positive supplier payment position despite lower cream and milk shipments expected later in the season.
Melbourne witnesses a dramatic midair collision during a formation flight. Both planes damaged, air cadet Ramion parachuted to safety from 2000 feet. The other pilot, Mr Caidet Mill, made an emergency landing.
A fragmented seed listing includes items such as inert Sianguiga Quyrs Belar Pokalo Tartarisa GRASSfrais Win erm Perenial Taian Sscktfoot Phaluria Tuberoea Ah Suiiry Mangold Bwise Turpe and Prime Giant Hunter River Broadseal seed potatoes Mice jue bude suggesting a catalog of seasonable crops and varieties for planting. The source phrases mix plant names with partial descriptors, indicating an agricultural seed catalog fragment with limited readable details.
Brisbane reporters note the Licensing Commission cancelled the license of the Rangeview hotel at Yoowoombe after inspection. The Barview and Westlake licenses were scheduled for September 20 and July 1 respectively. four other cases had decisions postponed as owners proposed plans or improvements.
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