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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary report mentions Jol Marin and Juhi Walch with a body recovery note. No clear events, dates, or locations are decipherable, leaving key names and actions uncertain.
The article reports a Commonwealth premier conference on world wheat markets and stabilisation proposals. It covers production incentives, price supports, export controls, and potential international agreements, with leaders debating prices, subsidies, and future farm support amid global supply concerns.
The Brisbane council discussed a canon on vesting school management in the synod or diocesan council. Debate centered on whether financial control and authority over church schools should rest with the synod, the diocesan council, or a combined body, with objections citing loss of local oversight and concerns about church leadership.
AUCKLAND Wednesday a meeting of naval ratings condemned pay dissatisfaction. Defence Minister Mr Jones and Victorian Marine Minister Fraser visited to calm concerns and assure government aid while rejecting wage threats. A government plan to study export, production, and price stability was outlined, with London talks expected July 4 to set policy.
A police sergeant chased by a suspect fired at close range near a shop in Ralgor Yk. The assailant fled through a garage, then returned to the police station with a pistol and rifle left behind. Constable Aghany arrested him after a lengthy pursuit.
Government plans taxation increases and defence spending adjustments. Expected defence budget shifts include large rises and new revenue measures to fund year long commitments. Officials anticipate inflation pressures and post year deficits, with several ministries awaiting updated allocations and expenditure reviews.
A youth of sixteen and his two younger brothers aged three and four were rescued from a tin shack on the unemployed camp at Yarra Bay near Wl 66 after a fire trapped them. Neighbours say the seven children of Mrs. Ivy Moore were inside as fire surrounded the building. The younger boy was found near the door with injuries and was removed to safety, while the eldest attempted to reenter the smoke filled shack. Mrs. Moore later said the children were left with only scanty clothing.
A garbled report describes the Kuba arrival near Mombasa and a flight from Mahe toward wireless communication with VIP Preul. The wireless operator attempted a quick signal change but communication with the station failed. the attempt is said to be four decayed but unclear.
Sydney reports Sir Norman Nock warns that the Commonwealth Government bears responsibility to prevent war jitters in Australia. He cites Prime Minister and Treasurer urging national use of resources, denying new taxes, and seeking policy to sustain employment and steady resource development amid public anxiety.
Stewards faced Bribery allegations during the AAL inquiry about Tranavass operations in the Seventh Division Biaudleep. A dispute arose as officials pushed for a straightforward answer while the chairmen and crowd eyed the Judge's box. The inquiry adjourned to the next day with no consensus reached.
At Callaghan Park trainer and stewards ordered saliva swabs from Whbawray and two others after the start of a trial handicap. Whitaway withdrew mid race. spectators saw buckjumping. Trainers Chardon and owners' sons were stunned by the action. Three swabs were issued in front of steward Coughren. one sample sent for analysis, another kept for the club.
BRISBANE Wednesday The Prime Minister Mr Mensies will visit Brisbane next week. Mr W Ay Jelly MBI was advised Monday that Mensies will reach Piriktane by train on Wednesday afternoon.
Victorian Park racing cards from Sydney’s Victoria Park meeting list Maiden Mile divisions with Bel, Vuloine, Moments and Jong. Flying Handicap with Late Night and Rosanto. Encourge Handicap with Ship ey and Talavera. Welter and Victoria Park Handicap results. multiple divisions awarded dividends including 11/49, 287, and 1/20.
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