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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1938
Page
4
In western New South Wales heavy rains caused widespread losses around Moree and Gara. Drought relief efforts continued as the region faced water shortages and fishermen reported stock and crop damage amid flooded pastures and quaggy ground.
Mr Ghrix Hour, secretary of the Tamworth Show Society, was an interested spectator at the Warwick East towing drawn on Saturday. He spent Monday with Mr and Mrs A Costalla at Martie.
Remarks attributed to Minister for Werrivories veAde in Rabaul were disputed as misrepresentations. He said he had not clarified the words and noted his main purpose in visiting New Guinea was to gather input for possible administrative capital plans, while avoiding views on the budget. The airline Garonia arrived in Brisbane after a delayed flight from Townsville.
Bradford and Yorkshire wool representatives prepare for a London visit as they seek to align with British Wool Federation on expanding London as a European buying center. Australian delegates hold back on pledges while discussions stress broader industry gains over mere outlet for surplus. Visit schedule includes meetings in Scotland and Germany, with a return to London in July to assess artisanal markets and export prospects.
Brisbane reports confidence that abolition of the wool allowance will not provoke protest. President Burke argues the move will be fair and methodical, aiding buyers and sellers. At Melbourne, Mr Bliske closes the Grassers' annual convention as Colin Vil resigns the presidency.
Wartime era reflections celebrate King George in a commemorative piece praising loyalty, duty, and unity among millions of subjects. The text extols the monarch as central to ceremonial grandeur and national purpose, framing the empire as a bastion of peace amid war clouds while praying for the king’s long, uninterrupted reign.
A chaotic China front dispatch reports Japanese progress hindered by downpours and flooded rivers near Chengchow. Chinese sources claim bombardments breached river defenses and damaged bridges while Japanese naval and air actions are noted around power stations and the Yi River.
Warwick senior rider Mersem Warwick led the field in a grueling 39 mile journey yesterday afternoon. Strong headwinds hampered progress at several stages as the race moved from Ganthorpe toward Braeside and back to Warwick. Dalveen Toft trailed early but improved factors late, while Horgan and others battled wind and rain in the stretch to the finish. Distances and times were logged at multiple waypoints including Connolly Dam and Braeside Homestead with final splits showing the winner crossing the line in just over four hours.
A report outlines provisions of a new fauna protection act affecting owners of aviaries and dealers. It details registration and licensing, permit requirements for movement between regions, royalty structures, and penalties. The act governs export and sale of protected mammals and birds, with royalty rates and inspection rules.
A National Parks Association outing departed Brisbane and Warwick to explore rugged mountain country. The party traverses Dalrymple Creek and Mount Mistake, crossing into the Liverpool Range, then down toward the Laidley Valley and Rome of Councilor Crosby, with a plan to return to Brisbane after spending nights along the route. The trip aims to highlight national parks while showcasing the region’s grandeur and watercourses.
International agricultural reports indicate March wheat exports and imports shifting as markets react to euro trade restrictions and rationing. North American crops face frost risk, while Spain maintains influence in supply dynamics despite high costs from exchange constraints.
Sunday police raid on the premises of a Stanthorpe tobacconist led to a £10 fine for Day for possession of a book deemed to contain indecent content. The case proceeded as a public inquiry with prosecutors noting the need for enforcement and possible action.
Todays events list a rugby union match in Munich, a ball and dance night, a church lecture, and a series of names and places including Mustangs, Raye Mall, and Tanaymvares Preayterian Church. The text is fragmented with unclear details but indicates social and sporting activities across several venues.
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