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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
5
A notice warns readers that purchase dockets with their name and address will be stamped with a share number for a casket picket prize. When a share wins a prize a cash payout is made from the duplicate docket.
A fragmented sale ad lists men and ladies garments including all wool lumber jackets, overcoats, knitted jumper suits, wool vests, pullovers, travel rugs, and silk bow ties with varied prices. Damaged text shows sizing and color hints, plus extra large towels and pajamas. Specifics are incomplete but items target wool fabrics and fall into a department-store liquidation style offer.
An advertisement proclaims a Twelfth Share in the Golden Casket on a ten shilling purchase, excluding sugar butter or flour, promising big bargains and sharp price cuts across the store.
London reports the opening plenary of the Linum reparations conference as Britain urges bold proposals to resolve war guilt and payments amid German reluctance, French stall tactics, and global unemployment exceeding 20 million. MacDonald calls for decisive action to avert disaster and restore economic order.
Telegram to the police commissioner from Sergeant Flinmura of Wyndhurm reports no sightings of the missing airman after searches along the Baraat and Dryatale rivers. No signs found, no tracks detected, and no vessels reported in the area. An aerial search over the river area was also unsuccessful.
In Auckland on Thursday Lord Bledisloe viewed the English film and announced officials will not publish it citing harm to public morals. The media notes declines by London censors while local audiences push for viewing and producers consider options amid public demand.
Lausanne reports a large international assembly with about 1000 delegates and 600 journalists. Security is tight at the railway stations and hotel entrances as Britain Italy and France weigh positions ahead of plenary sessions and potential policy clashes.
In the House of Commons the debate on agricultural policy focused on a proposed meat quota to support home grown meat. The exchange highlighted government plans, farm competitiveness, and preferred pricing for British producers.
Brisbane Thursday reports only slight progress in state partition votes. Port Curtis county indicates near certainty for Labour candidate Willingam while majorities for CP.N and independents adjust. Figures list by district show Labour leading in Keppel Kennedy and a safe lead for Marven in another seat. final state may shift to Labour with possible Speaker majority and risked by byelections.
Teont aix normln utond were expected for the adoption of a Labour candidate to contest the by election. Nominations close tomorrow. Phoanmon named include Monata, M Klewan, ACT, Jones and S. Brain Ingtaw, all former members of parliament.
Brisbane reports a Queensland Local Authorities executive meeting chaired by Dr. Mundell. Debate centers on electing local chairmen by electors, funding for hospital board travel, and valuation appeals affecting farmers. A national conference will address electoral reform and valuation issues amid ongoing concerns over district improvement board influence.
The Sydney court dismissed appeals by Colin West Ernest Longley and Athol Rickerton over three month sentences for assault. Detective Alford testified about a New Guard conspiracy with armed battalions aimed at Sydney, revealing hooded garments and documents at Scott’s home. He alleged the group planned to seize power and paralyze the capital, but insiders abandoned the plan.
A severe cyclone from Matata hit Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty, injuring one person and causing extensive damage. The Bay of Plenty Electric Power Board building roof collapsed, heavy girders were hurled, a one-ton roof panel landed on a neighboring house, and a six-room inn lost its roof. A concrete mixer was toppled, streets saw debris, and Whakatane’s telephone service was disrupted as darkness fell.
London Wednesday at a city luncheon Mr. Winston Churchill urged government backing for convening a world conference on the money problem. He argued for a method to devalue commodities rather than inflate, stressing authority to govern major state finance. He noted gold prices have surged and warned against hysterical measures.
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