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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
1
Fragmented text reports a political campaign with Labour and Communist candidates, discussing likely outcomes, religious appeals, and public sentiment. Names such as Bowes and Riordan appear amid references to elections, party support shifts, and concerns over communist influence.
The British prime minister warns sanctions alone cannot avert a broader European war. He argues collective action is essential, with the League of Nations as the framework, and urges continued efforts to deter aggressors while avoiding a new conflict that could engulf Europe.
Maryborough police combed the region as they hunted a suspect after a train attack. Victim’s slow recovery and rapid mobilization of cordons dominated coverage as trains and routes were scoured inland and along lines near Wheepingham. Authorities aimed to trap the assailant within days.
An Australian freight vessel named Mungana was disabled and listing, with its propeller shaft bent. The ship, about 200 miles from Port Adelaide, was towed by a tug called The Nestor and Orungal providing glue assistance. Rescue and salvage operations were underway as of Sunday.
An American visitor argues Australians are degenerating physically due to diet, claiming a shift to refined foods weakens the population. He cites experiences in Brisbane and North Queensland, noting aboriginal health in water environments and calling for changes in industry and marketing to restore vitality.
Atr Lines of Australia Limited plans a new air service connecting Brisbane and Sydney via Warwick Tamworth and other centres. G A Robinson, director, notes Tamworth will link with Newcastle Cessnock and Trawalla, with an aerodrome soon established. Armidale and Glen Innes are listed as future included towns.
Australia signals patience as Canberra prepares a special trade meeting to press for a negotiated settlement with Japan. Canberra aims to place restrictions on imports to force terms, while Japan pledges to pursue a conciliatory path and seeks a quick accord.
A motor car rammed into players during a service at the Jisadel before eight as the Salva foy army band played. The drum was smashed and several instruments damaged. Two performers suffered minor injuries while rain fell and the crowd dispersed amid confusion.
A Palestine disturbance report notes water supply disruption following an explosion near Judea settlements and village evacuations. In London, a Commons vote on censure regarding government handling of questions drew 17 government opponents and broad debate on leadership and policy.
A garbled report recounts a captain cursing during a nighttime seizure nine miles from Georgetown, as police and crew respond. The assailants boarded and claimed the vessel, with chaotic scenes described and a crew member named Pat Kowenis/Saphare noted during the incident.
The Australian government is expected to approve a plan linking a new air line extension with Britain. Officials hope the project will boost regional service, though details remain unsettled and completion dates unclear.
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