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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
3
An informal Warwick branch meeting featured a knitting demonstration with Miss McIntosh guiding members through various projects. Speakers discussed exhibition plans, a charity event for the Friday wool show, and noted invitations from local clubs. The afternoon included musical interludes and a volunteer tea, with attendees voting thanks to organizers.
Those present at the Lie monthly meeting of the Alora branch of the OWA included Mevaaines Mi Weber and multiple members. Mrs Weber presided with W J Lilley assisting as tent, the gathering began with the Creed, and Miss Bell spoke about the Bell branch work.
A well attended Tannymorel branch of the CWA met at the Albert Hall on Wednesday afterwood June 7 to plan a social evening for next month. A hand worked supper donated by Mrs. W. P. McDonald funded the event. A comforts fund committee was formed with Mrs. Lineyard as president, Miss M Morgan as secretary, Miss L. Jones as treasurer. Mrs Culmore named rest correspondent. The program included an autograph competition won by Miss Margan and lists attendees including Mr. McDonald and others. apologies were read from several members.
The notes detail donations toward the milk scheme on the War Wick branch of the QCW A totaling 10 HL 196 for Mus. Other weekly receipts include milk C44 and advertising tenders WW and Nola of £20. The balance for June stands at £1.05 10. Donations from Tunnymorct Breads Yaniger Se Dusery and others are listed, with further support for monthly needs and the purchase of white enamel vans to deliver ink to homes.
A sweeping survey limited to New South Wales praises Australia’s natural wealth from Broken Hill mines to Kosciuszko peaks. It also highlights koalas, wool and wheat industries, the Jones family on screen, and film packages including Disney Paramount and Gaumont. The narrative covers British Britain’s dilemma, Hitler, and notable figures like Dr Andrew Manson with Rosalind Russell.
The piece describes Edwardian inspired corsetry with emphasis on feminine dignity and the shift toward comfort. Miss F Mummery, renowned corset expert, will visit Pigott's from June 18 for personalized fittings and demonstrations influencing women toward supportive, shaped figures.
In Melbourne an express level crossing crash at Lower Pemniree Gully injured Patrick Fitzgerald and killed Lawrence John Dempsey. The car and truck collided near a drain, trapping both men. Dempsey died a few minutes after rescue. Rainy conditions and a damaged line disrupted services, with 600 passengers moved to another train.
Hobart notes the death of Premier 12 Ogilvie creates vacancy in Franklin division. Five Labour candidates ran in 1937 with four returned and Mr Ogilvie’s party hopefuls Edward Brecker J J Dwyer and B Plumer among the winners. Unsuccessful Labour candidate F McDermott may be elected to the vacancy under Hare-Clar e system.
Police in Brisbane investigate the death of Mrs Christine Ahieay aged 188? found in a bedroom with pneumonia listed as the cause. Housemate Agnes Murray, frail and bedridden, unable to care for herself. Neighbors found Murray dead. no foul play suspected after post mortem, detectives continue inquiry.
Weather bulletin notes scattered coastal showers and isolated thunderstorms developing in the north west. It warns of cool frosty conditions in the southeast and mentions strong winds along parts of the coast with milky seas.
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