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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
4
Rain improves farm conditions with better cattle and dairy output while trade shifts. Traffic to southern districts steady with lighter volumes than prior months. new shipments move from Roma and Warwicksanel to Stanthorpe and Wallangarra. Cream payments rise as drought easing fosters milk supply. Giplin and Goondiwindi report factory closure and delayed payments.
Telegram notices report Watters wedding cards and related telegrams marking a formal event with notes of telegram traffic and anticipated celebrations.
The piece argues control of Middle East oil could topple dictators and shift world power. It highlights Russia’s growing oil influence, Britain and America focusing on Berlin and Rome, and hydrogenation chemistry in Germany. It notes Australia’s oil potential and the role of aerial surveys and data in oil prospecting.
The Australian government defended its handling of the Raimonda Monticureslt affair amid Anglo Italian talks. Minister AmTairs 187, W.-M. Hughes criticized Mr Brennan Lah for raising the issue during wartime negotiations, stressing the incident underscored global tensions and the need for calm in peace talks with Italy.
Mr Joseph William Irwin died yesterday morning at his Albion Street residence at the age of 73. He was known in Warwick railway circles as a former champion master at Toolburra and recently retired from service. The funeral will depart from his home at 3 pm for the Presbyterian Church and then to Warwick cemetery.
Canberra reports a July 1 ceremony at Villers Bretonneux with a guard of honour for the unveiling of the memorial. Prime Minister Lyon said arrangements allow national transmission and rebroadcasts to the Commonwealth. officials specify times 4 30 pm Eastern Standard and possible alternate broadcasts on subsequent dates.
Trade notes show Warwick and Goondiwindi output with measured tonnages and costs. April production totals include dairy items and cheese output at specified rates, with payments to suppliers totaling 113,180 13-10 and cheese at 126 pence per pound. The report highlights unusually brisk activity in produce lines and mentions Autoreline land as a focus area.
Melbourne reports the Danald Flying Medal for 1934 honors Clyde Funtor as the medal appears annually. The award recognizes the Australian aviator deemed to perform best in air trials within the Commonwealth. Details of the selection process and the trophy presentation are noted, with references to prior recipients and the federation’s aviation aims.
The article discusses a political campaign opening with Mr Valera and Mr O Reilly delivering speeches. Valera claims the government has whipped Ball in recent elections and faces mixed reactions from Senators and Conservative voices.
The article outlines how unpaid property rates are consolidated to the Warmteh Eiky County and how arrears are collected. It details assessment methods, required descriptions of properties, and moves toward paying overdue rates within a set period.
Scoured wool prices and sale results reported from Brisbane and Melbourne. Competition showed evidence of Japanese Yorkshire and Continental buyers, with limited top quality lots selling strongly while many grades were irregular and thinly grown. Top price reached 181d, as buyers remained steady across 2244 bales offered in Melbourne and assorted lots from Queensland and the Continent.
In Toowoomba on Wednesday labourer John Myrie Bryant pleaded guilty in the Police Court to endeavouring to obtain money by fraud from the State Insurance Commission. Detective and officials testified he alleged injuries from an accident and sought compensation. Bryant was convicted and ordered to enter into a bond of 20 to appear for sentence within one month.
Overseas air mails policy comes under scrutiny as Canberra officials respond to questions from representatives. The Minister for Defiance and the Aviation Board deny any cancellations and insist mail routes remain operational. A government statement confirms no immediate grounding of air mail services and promises further briefing.
A Warwick City Council discussion reveals tension over where a local band should rehearse. Residents complain of noise and safety concerns from late evening practice near Grafton and Detroit avenues, urging relocation to Siren’s Park or Show Grounds to reduce disruption to homes and children.
A Warwick councillor described a lack of reply from the Lands Department regarding a motorist camping area at Vidlia Park. During question time the council pressed for status on establishing a dam up-tomdale camping area and awaited a formal response, with Alderman Braithwaite urging a letter to the Lands Department and New Den promising pursuit for information through Mr Hedly.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple groups and clubs including Warwick City Coming Club and Digests wives pasting club with unclear affiliations. Names and terms are garbled, leaving only a hint of a community event roundup and social group mentions.
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