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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1936
Page
3
A memorial note from a family laments the death of Archie Hill on June 13, 1934. They express grief at his loss, recalling lips once kissed and hands once held now gone to heaven, signed by his father mother brothers and sisters.
In loving memory of Archie Cardwell who died June 14 in Load Queensland. His sister Dorrié and brother Arthur Cardwell recall his gentle voice urging bravery and faith as he watches from the afterlife.
Weather notes describe isolated rains in the subtropical interior with higher totals in Normanton Stam ford and twin Hills. Southeast quarter reports heavy falls while central highlands show 0.5 to 1 inch with up to 178 points at alleral. A new high pressure system sits over southern Western Australia triggering colder temperatures and frosty nights inland over the next two to three days, with winds turning south to bring cooler air across the state.
Isolated showers in the Carpentaria division and scattered rain in the south east quarter and coastal divisions gradually passing eastward with fine weather extending from the westward. Colder south west to southerly winds and frosty night conditions.
The note from Japanese Consul General Mural to Australian authorities signals irritation over Australia’s new fiscal policy aimed at self defence against Japanese imports. Sir Henry Gullett insists policy is non antagonistic, preserving Australian export trade while protecting British interests.
Day by day men wanted at the labour bureau for Swan Creek and Warwick City Council work. Also four married labourers for Warwick jobs and two spreaders for Bond’s job. Open rubbish fires pose danger. Warwick Fire Brigade Board urges council cooperation and periodic inspections. Annual G.Y.M. Hall dance set for Friday July 10 with O’Brien’s Orchestra. Apel Bros stock sale and auction of remaining shop next door at 10 o’clock today.
In connection with the King George Memorial appeal by Warwick titizens the Warwick Daily News will acknowledge donations. The box has been opened with Mrs B J McGowar and Miss McGowar listed among contributors.
Canvas Church hosts a mission with Daniel's Poor Wild Beasts at 7 30 this evening and a Sunday service at 11 am titled A Pool's Paradise led by Pastor C G Enticknap.
Weather registers show Goondiwindi district receiving useful rain with Ballon at 197 points and Goondiwindi elsewhere recording 66 points. Other towns in Clifton Buck Plains anddirranbandi report scattered totals with several locations near or below 100 points while threat of rain lingers.
Liberal Premier Tascherau resigns after a probe into government accounts. He appoints Public Works Minister Adelard Goodbent as successor as the legislature prepares to dissolve for August 15 elections. The inquiry discloses fund deposits hidden with a bank manager who earned a cut, while only one percent was returned. The Attorney-General Guuytot faced scrutiny for perceived closeness to convicted swindlers.
Clouds lift as Warwick sees mixed rainfall from the recent storm. Falls across the southern Downs average up to half an inch with Leyburn reporting 1.78 inches while Warwick records 0.6 inches. Wheat planting delays possible, frosts threaten, dairy gains limited, and overall rain not enough to boost the drought-stricken districts.
The Joint Milk Council’s request to raise Brisbane milk prices was denied by the Prices Commissioner. The council sought higher rates for cold and warm milk, while the Country Milk Association halted its push for a 1s per gallon rise, opting for a temporary truce and keeping the current price at 1d.
The Warwick celebrations committee appeals for donations to a silver fund to provide proper catering for children during events on June 20. Contributions may be left at the Daily News office or with secretary Mr. D. Lee at the Town Hall No Homes of donors will be published.
A garbled list of events and venues including dances, tennis and euchre tournaments, a grand ball, and various halls and clubs. The text references Pratten Hall Freestone Ambulance Beresil School of Arts Thane’s Creek and the Paice, with multiple venues such as Town Hall and Jan Hall, but specifics are unclear.
Warwick council backs extension of main roads work to convert the Warwick section of the Lockyer Darling Downs State Highway to first class standard. Ald Allman and Mr Healy urged quicker completion and council engineer John Wilson was ordered to prepare plans from Dragon and Wood streets to Wallace and Locke streets for expeditious progress.
Fragments report light to moderate falls across the Darling Downs Maranoa and adjacent districts within 24 hours ending 9 am. Some stations recorded 40 60 and even 100 plus point totals with only partial drought relief. Dow rains spread east. frost expected in interior as winds shift. In Toowoomba and the central highlands rain boosted sowing but drought not broken until more falls occur.
Brisbane reporters note work will begin immediately on a lighting system for Archerfield aerodrome. Civil Aviation Department engineer A Louchland says a certain insulated housing cable was unavailable in Australia, with the cable aboard the Moolay due Monday. The plan includes boundary and obstruction leading beacon improvements.
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