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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
1
In fine weather Lord's hosts a match between Australia and the Gentlemen of England. Bradman wins the toss and bats low as Melbourne stars face a damp wicket. The occasion is notable with a weary mood and half empty stands as Fingleton and Brown build steady knocks.
London reports W Ham mond has been invited to captain England for the second Test at Lord's on June 24. The selectors named him lead for the match, highlighting his prior form and leadership.
The text follows Brown and Hammond attacking as Meyer bowls around the wicket. Brown is dismissed to a leg glance after a 15 over spell, with Fingleton and McCabe later combining in brisk, cautious scoring and Badcock cherishing his runs. After lunch the outlook brightens as Badcock and McCabe press Meyer and Brown in rapid scoring.
London reports a record Test attendance of 18 000 with receipts 88 percent of total 9000 pounds. McCabe hits 79 in 100 minutes, reaching a second century in 7 hours, while Chipperfield and Stephenson contribute against Wyatt and McIndoe. Brown’s googly deceives Badcock leading to a wicket as the innings unfolds with brisk boundaries and cautious innings.
Brisbane reports that Labour members plan to push hotel hour changes at next month’s pre seasonal caucus. discussion centers on extending hours to pm or 10 pm with aim to counter opposition calls for a liquor control select committee. Some government members favor consulting the Licensing Commission.
The Trades and Labour Council pledged support to the Queensland Colliery Employees' Union in a push for a five day week a six hour day paid holidays and stronger mine safety rules. Delegates explained the case and the union was granted affiliation. If demands are not met by August 4 action is planned. The council resolved to give all possible support including financial aid if owners oppose the miners.
Melbourne announces Australian Wool Board funding for pastoral research. Grants include 600 pounds for sheep nutrition, 1000 for drought feeding, 2000 for improved pastures linked to animal health, 1000 for wool quality and yield methods, 2500 for capital at Cluth Plains Queensland station, and further support for study into blowfly control and toxemic sheep trials.
Australia trails at tea with five wickets down as Brown, Chipperfield and Bradman contribute. McCabe and Waite add valuable runs while Sundries push the total to 315. Meyer, Brown, Stephenson and Wilcox the bowlers assisting.
In Canberra the Acting Minister for Commerce A G Cameron was suspended for the rest of the filibuster amid a guillotine motion on the National Insurance Bill. Prime Minister Lyons moved the suspension after Cameron refused to withdraw a remark as Speaker Bell called the House to order. The scene unfolded with tension as Cameron left the chamber escorted by ushers, while Lyons expressed an emotionally difficult duty. Scullin and Forde disputed the timetable claims amid heated exchanges.
In Canberra the National Insurance Bill caused an hours long upheaval culminating in the suspension of Minister A. G. Cameron for refusing to withdraw a remark. The guillotine was applied to speed passage, with Lyons orchestrating a party winning outcome. A government crisis was averted as the bill moved toward final stages.
The Queensland Government collaborates with the Department of Labour and Industry and the Bureau of Industry to census relief workers. The effort aims to tighten relief rules, reduce numbers, and reassign workers to other jobs as Parliament meets. Data will cover prior callings, physical capability, and training to guide later unemployment relief reforms.
In Brisbane on a Wednesday news notes Mr W. B. Noble former manager of the Golden Casket leaves an estate valued at 1400 pounds gross with 303 pounds to Queenland. His widow is the sole executrix and the whole estate is bequeathed to her.
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