18 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1930
Page
1
A fragmentary note mentions Tamla Lined Pumps and Alera 2 with references to Brown and saddle one bar short. The text is incomplete but indicates a list of women’s footwear and pricing or style notes. Specific names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Severe weather on the coast and inland districts causes widespread flooding across the Hunter and Manning River basins. Homes inundated, towns cut off, rails and telegraph lines damaged, trains halted, and thousands made homeless as floodwaters surge through Newcastle area and nearby communities.
Monday’s trading echoed the year’s sharp declines as American stocks suffered a steep drop. Grand declines hit major issues with grains and commodities sliding while market observers noted tariff talk and Hoover’s tariff stance influencing sentiment. July deliveries moved to 16 cents, with September and December futures also weakening.
Press delegates praised the Aldershot mechanisation display as better than the Derby, highlighting a tank race and wireless telephony maneuvers. Three divisions showcased advanced motor traction, with officers directing via wireless links to demonstrate rapid command and control.
A largely weathered day saw Australia struggle as England's bowlers, led by Hammond and Tate, pressed hard with key help from Larwood's reshaped attack. Bradman steadies with patient defence while Ponsford fights for momentum. crowd watchers note a gripping, low-scoring effort with England closing on 300 and Australia still hopeful of avoiding defeat.
A fragmented wartime article discusses government measures impacting industry and production. It references President and policy aims to overcome shortages, with mentions of labor rights and restrictions on certain trades. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or names.
A burglary at a Lodz bank on Sunday left three officers believed dead as attempts to open the unventilated safe failed. Surge of expert safe-breakers from Warsaw and Prague were summoned, with equipment and armored transport described amid chaotic pursuit by authorities.
A new factory near Molhanna aims to employ workers for September. Government officials announced the American company behind the project. The plant will supply markers across Australia, previously provided by German firms, with most operations to be staffed by Australians except two key executives.
Voter turnout is reported as ratepayers gather to elect 15 seats on the Civic Commissioners. The Olive party hopes to win a majority, with 42 candidates entering the race. Eight seats are claimed by the Greens, while others include a mix of independents and reformers.
Fragmentary OCR details a river corpse case with police and court confusion. Mentions Markey, a defendant, and an investigation into a drowning near a river, with unclear charges and witness descriptions amid garbled text. Police, inquiry, and potential suspects are referenced without coherent facts.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to mention various names, places, and entities with garbled spelling. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible to form a coherent news item or summary.
A foggy morning scene reports a fatal shooting with one suspect and several witnesses. Parson Porras and other locals were present during the incident and the escape of the killer is being investigated by authorities.
Readable text shows promotional notes for beds with weights and special prices in multiple formats. It mentions three-quarter beds and singles with weight and size hints, including 72 by 80 and 66/6 pair. The garbled OCR lists various bed types and discount offers without clear dates or firm details.
A damaged OCR style ad lists dark and silver grey blankets, large double beds, and three-quarter size items. It mentions special prices per pair and per item, with sizes like 78 weight and references to "Ringley Beda" and "Size fits" unclear.
A damaged ad shows prices for kapok quilts and double and single beds. Offers describe floral sateen coverings, edge finishing, and banded trim with special prices per piece and per set. Item sizes include single and double beds with decorative floral fabrics and plain sateen trims.
Fragmented OCR shows a quilt and fabric ad listing floral sateen quilts, various fabric pieces, and price lines like 32/8 0.90d and 48/0. Prices appear garbled but indicate multiple fabric items and unit costs. Other terms include spcial prions and double hed y references, suggesting an old-time classifieds merchandise sale with unclear specifics.
Travel rugs by Jaeger in wool quality with special prices listed. Items include various sizes and finishes with price points such as 60 shillings and other noted discounts. Multiple product codes and descriptions reference Honyy Aus and Rig fabrics.
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