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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
1
A dated advertisement lists tennis and sporting goods with stock to be cleared. Items include English ash tennis presses, patent benches, racquets, handles, and cleaning services. Prices and clearance terms are given with various figures and descriptions for the stock still displayed and to be cleared.
The fragment lists leather footballs with high quality bladders, soccer balls, guards, and related athletic equipment. It mentions brands like Spalding and English Duplex, with prices and various items including tees, mats, sticks, and veterinary or maintenance terms. The OCR text is garbled but centers on sporting goods inventory.
Brisbane reports sorrow as the unidentified girl found dead remains at the morgue. Police and journalists view the body while families search for clues, with photographers compiling shots and mothers lingering through the day.
Workers and teachers protested proposed salary cuts at a statewide assembly yesterday. The meeting denounced the proposed reduction in salaries and warned it would affect teachers, with the president urging action. No clear resolution emerged as attendees pressed for better pay and quicker increases.
A fragmented report describes Miss Latham and Miss B visiting the Victoria River mission in North Australia, detailing travel from Brisbane and Moorabin toward the frontier. It mentions two aspirants for district roles, communications limits, and notes on relatives and local leaders, with sparse dialogue about sacrifice and martyrdom.
President Hoover announces a one year suspension of all inter governmental debts and reparations including principal and interest with a plan to avoid a European financial crisis. Britain France and other Allies likely to join, delaying German payments and reshaping Allied debts, awaiting Congress approval in December. The move aims to ease global tensions and reduce the burden on the United States while signaling broader disarmament hopes.
A lorry plunged over an embankment near Mount Calah on a Sunday afternoon killing two brothers Sydney Burgess and Albert Burgess and injuring John William Ward. Police and emergency services arrived as survivors were treated for concussion and shock.
Melbourne report notes a New South Wales push to re-enter the Loan Council and confirm financial obligations under the financial agreement. Subcommittee members included Prime Minister J. J. Stallin, NSW Premier J. T. Lang, and South Australia’s Premier. Discussion followed about repayments, future abatements, and the effect on budgets as Premier conference plans measure finances.
The article reports on Europe facing a possible reopening of war debt settlements, with Hoover weighing a permanent program next year. A moratorium could extend or Europe aid future arma ment reductions or deferments, while a comprehensive statement may come after a NATO conference. London dispatch notes inconclusive judging in the Queensland case.
Prime Minister Sir J. H. Scullin met with the Federal Executive of the Australian Labour party after arriving from Canberra. The meeting discussed plans aimed at economy and budget restraint, with members urging deep cuts to wages and pensions while defending national solvency and government positions.
About 400 workers at the Rabinda mill walked out after the AW.T. committee failed to resolve a disagreement over a driver named Lewis and safety concerns following a tramline incident that damaged property. Magistrate Mr. O’Kelly and mill managers discussed the breach as the dispute threatened midnight layoffs and further action.
Nellie Stewart, renowned Australian actress famous for charity work, died at her Mitten Gardens home at 4 this morning after a severe illness following a Thursday attack. The performer had retired from singing and returned to public life seven weeks ago in Moaman where she starred in Sweet Nell for charity.
A report from Arunday describes a simple burial ceremony for J. Ekins in Tallarook. Civil Aviation authorities assisted by escorting the cortege with a formation flyover by aeroplane from the department.
Wool vests for women described with strong picot finish and tailored shaping. Available in all wool, low sleeves not features, suggesting practical winter wear.
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