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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
3
Mrs Vera Chate of North Adelaide remains calm after tram derailment at Colne Laechh. She was trapped between the front wheels and arm injury, with emergency crews freeing her. An onlooker says the left arm injuries appeared serious but she survived.
London coverage reports a publicity push promoting Australian wool with mannequined displays. Sir Earle Pasteur and the Australian Trade Delegation sponsor a fashion show in Paris style, featuring five trends and catwalk silhouettes.
An official notice from Dr F A Maguire states that Pilot Officer Omer Maguire, previously dismissed from the Royal Air Force in 1987 for striking, has been pardoned by the king and his commission restored. The review followed Maguire’s investigations into his son’s dismissal and related events, including incidents on board squadron activities.
A workman was killed while attempting to force open a safe at Poles to Works in Genang during a week of unrest. A fragment struck his head, another worker was bruised. Investigators note a vault door panel and keyhole damage consistent with explosive force, with a violent event recorded on Tenday Marvey 31 and surrounding days.
Warwick City Council held a routine monthly meeting with Mayor absent due to health. Deputy Mayor presided, Aldermen praised the Mayor’s improved health and discussed public works including water supply to Ingram’s property, park maintenance, waste disposal, and camp accommodations while noting ongoing correspondence from authorities and local groups.
A garbled OCR text describes face powders and cosmetic products with unclear brand names. The fragment mentions Charmosan and Cine, with references to jars and tubes, but the intended meaning and specific items are incoherent. No stable event or persons emerge from the readable words.
The report to aldermen details general and waterworks expenditures, revenue shortfalls, and imminent loan repayments. It urges stricter rate collection before June 30, notes unpaid rates, and discusses measures to meet redemption commitments while warning of ratepayer strain.
London Monday reports say an expert survey of St Pauls Cathedral after a tremor found no significant damage. Clerk of Works BJ Molwell stated instruments recorded only about one hundredth of a millimetre movement, with cracks and access issues delaying a full examination which should take a day or two.
Redcliffe officials vote to prohibit all beach beauty competitions amid public uproar. Mayor Lange states beauty events should not occur on beaches and calls for strict public decorum, while Alderman Perzins notes offensive remarks must not be tolerated. The decision aims to curb protests and align local conduct with community standards.
A Sydney libel case centers on Vivian ataew and Smith's Weekly as the defence argues a public benefit while alleging misreporting of a 1938 article. The plaintiff seeks £25,000 against the defendants for alleged defamatory publication and damage to reputation amid court testimony and jury deliberations.
Canberra reports Australia produced more than a quarter of the world’s raw wool in the period 1933-37, rising to a peak near 28 percent. The parliament notes large output, with total world supply around 900 million pounds, and Australia leading alongside Britain and New Zealand in wool production.
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