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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
1
Advertises Kabe Cre collars and jabots in cream or white with frills and bows, priced at 3/6 and 3/11. White muslin collars trimmed with lace priced 1/11, 2/8, and 2/6. Also mentions Sili Marietee combinations with collars and front pins in white cream and belgian shades at 6/11 and effective crepe de chine fronts with trims and lace in white cream belgian shades with prices indicated.
Rome reports a secret Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs gathering presided by the Pope with 11 cardinals. The apostolic letter to Posen indicates strong denunciations of Communism and Nazism, amid talk of a White Book on Hitler's assault on Catholicism and possible excommunication. Catholic schools in Bavaria closed or secularised as Bavarian governor Wagner notes the Pope’s concern.
Federal government to back Newnes shale oil project with subsidies of 250 000 pounds and fast track private flow oil development. Hydrogenation petrol could cost about 1 pound per gallon after excise adjustments. low temperature carbonisation deemed uneconomical. No Australian market for semi coke. power alcohol study to continue under Commonwealth fuel adviser with Queensland support.
The Broken Hill Associated Smelters and Electrolytic Zinc Company donated 17500 pounds to Melbourne University. Of the sum 13000 pounds will fund a university union building and 5000 pounds will support a research metallurgical school.
The Minister for Air M Cot announced at Bordeaux that France has increased her modern serial equipment by 110 percent and expects a 160 percent rise by year end. He noted the air force now ranks second only to Russia's in strength.
Sydney reports rough coastal weather moderating today yet lingering storm effects disrupt shipping operations. Boisterous conditions hinder navigation and port activity, affecting vessels along the coast and steady maritime flow. Coastal districts brace for continued unsettled seas and delayed deliveries.
In Bondi near Denham Street Sydney a trio of trams collided during a heavy shower injuring about twenty people. A driver and a conductor were trapped and rescued with axes and crowbars. Suspected glare from headlights on wet windows cited as cause. Names listed include Arthur Plan nagenm 38 Chirch Street Waverley tram driver Sydney Turbett conductor Church Street Waverley aunt Maurice Jacobs Fletcher Street Bondi.
Canberra dispatch reports government ministers planning overseas travel. Prime Minister J A Lyons would depart London for Holland and Bellam then reach Paris by Friday. Maurice Casey sails from London to New York aboard the Normandie, expected to arrive by mail steamer. Sir Archdale Parkhill to sail for Naples to join Orford on June 27.
Several men were admitted to Si Vincent's Hospital with severe injuries after a tram crash at Bondi. Thomas Lendregan 35 a mechanic Frederick Myers 50 a tram driver Samuel Trigger and other passengers were taken to hospital. Ambulance officers and volunteers used axes and crow bars to free trapped men from the wrecked tram as rescuers cut away seats and metal work to reach Flannagan and Tarbett amid shattered glass and debris.
National Broadcasting Company confirms Soviet plane from Moscow to San Francisco landed near Vancouver Washington due to a broken oil pipe. Pilots Chakaloy Baydurknoy and Belyasev report sleepless hours, fog, and cold arctic conditions. They had 750 miles of fuel remaining and will proceed to San Francisco after meeting the Soviet Ambassador.
Brisbane reports rising crash concerns push aviation leaders to demand transfer or at least strict curbs on pupil pilot training at Archerfield during peak airline traffic. Industry figures cite near mid air collisions and rule breaches caused by inexperience, while Aer Club members argue current controls suffice.
In Brisbane on Monday the unions filed a claim for a basic wage rise to £4 0s per week for adult males and £2 13s for adult females in the Industrial Court. They also seek proportionate increases for juniors and piece workers while retaining current parity. The Trades and Labour Council plans a government inquiry to survey the wage basis and living standard after the premier returns.
Reports say the Duke and Duchess of Hent will depart for the Continent in late July or early August. A claim they will meet the Duke of Windsor on July 10 is unfounded. A Vietna message notes the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, after a three day tour from Wieser-Leonbure, have arrived in Vienna.
Amelia Earhart arrived in Bandoeng at 4 11 am local time after Singapore, plans to overhaul her plane before continuing to Darwin. She reported wagering five dollars with commercial pilots en route and posed gleefully as the K L M I plane landed.
Brisbane report says Sergeant Thomas Tate aged 63 died at night from injuries after being struck by a car at Doomben on Saturday. The death follows the accident earlier that day.
Auckland inquest into 17 year old Doreen Lily Paton's death after a tonsil removal at Dr Albert Arthur Huse's surgery. Coroner F H Hunt faults lack of a qualified assistant and notes the death asphyxia from ether on the brain's respiratory center. The post mortem by Dr Gilmour found healthy organs aside from unhealthy tonsils and adenoids.
Beverly Dodge and Mrs. Virginia Thomas flew to an unofficial altitude of 17 000 feet to claim a new women s record. The barograph has been sent to Washington for approval by the Municipal Aeronautical Association.
An unofficial conference of 34 London garage representatives, led by Mr. Papworth, declared that the fight is on and the gloves are off. A second meeting is set for June 22 as busmen clash with the Transport Workers Union over a new agreement with the Transport Board.
In admiralty proceedings in Melbourne High Court Justice Dixon began hearing the claim and counter claim over the January 20 collision in Port Phillip Bay between the Kakariki and the Carndale. The Unión Steam Ship Company of New Zealand sues for 60,000 pounds. the defendants seek 26,000 pounds. Five crew members of the Kakariki were killed.
Canberra reports the survey committee finds no alternative site meeting British Air Ministry specs for the Rose Bay flying boat base, ending opposition options. The decision solidifies Rose Bay as the chosen location despite protests.
Reports claim Japanese interests offered large bribes to the Larrakia crew to release seized vessels. Alleged offers started around £30 and rose toward £3000 with pearls promised to the coxswain. Officials offered no comment though details were shared with the Administrator.
Arthur John McConnell, aged 80, a noted Brisbane pastoralist and descendant of early cattle breeders, died in Brisbane. His 1992 work traced the McConnell family to Queensland dating back to the 1830s and 1840s when settlers moved toward the Darling Downs.
Canberra reports the Australian Coronation Contingent will return from overseas arriving in Fremantle tomorrow. They will march through Fremantle and Perth with a later parade in Adelaide and Melbourne, as capital cities prepare to welcome the contingent.
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