26 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1937
Page
1
Catalog-style listing of woolen pullovers and coatees with size details and price reductions. Describes Barnes green pullover with striped collar and white finishes, blue pullover with shoulder bow, magnolia coatee in burgundy tones, and blue grey patterned coat. Each item notes original price and sale price with size 18/11 to 9/6 or 19/11 to 10/3.
Readers offered a range of white satin and honeycomb quilts including Hampton Brand pieces in sizes 60 by 80 and 90 by 108 with fringed edges and well raised double rds. Prices range from 8 shillings to 28 shillings, with listings for four double beds and assorted sizes and qualities.
Brisbane reports three day sickness epidemics in cattle first seen in 1936. Professor H R Seddon warns control will be tough as the disease jumps locales. Butter quality declines during outbreaks with milk and cream affected for hours to weeks in affected herds.
In Melbourne a dramatic county court hearing involved Miss Kitty Ells seeking 2500 damages from fruit grower Joseph Burgi after a motor crash left her neck broken and arms paralyzed. Dr Thomas Hing detailed an operation drilling two small holes in the skull and attaching weights to aid head support.
Canberra reports the petrol tax will total 35,220,000 pounds in four years, with 12,975,000 pounds allocated to states for road building and the remainder to general federal revenue. In a separate case, a verdict awarded 450 pounds damages to Miss Ellis after a traffic accident jury found issues with her lookout.
In London, Neville Chamberlain urged restraint during the Foreign Office debate. He warned rash words could spark a European war and stressed cooling the conflict to localise fighting in Spain while maintaining patience and self restraint to preserve peace.
In Canberra the House of Representatives split along party lines to approve a Monday 3 pm reassembly after tense clashes. Debate touched on Spain arms, pacific alliances, League of Nations loyalty, and Anglo German relations with leaders demanding clearer policy and restraint amid international tensions.
In London on Thursday the House of Lords held the second reading debate on Mr. A. P. Herbert’s Marriage Bill to reform divorce law. Archbishop Lang opposed divorce and remarriage after divorce, citing church principles, while many bishops and church officers urged careful consideration. Bishop Henson and Labour figures supported reform, arguing the current law abets abuses and that marriage should align with Christian principles.
In Canberra the Commonwealth Aid Roads Agreement faces strong opposition from MPs across UAP and Country parties. Private members demand petrol tax funds be earmarked for roads and wharves and defense approaches. Cabinet to reconvene to consider demands. new 10 year plan slated for introduction next week.
In Brisbane the National Art Gallery trustees accepted with regret the resignation of four members from the art advisory committee after a rejected purchase list. No vacancies were filled and no immediate action planned with Premier W. Forgan Smith returning. Three new pictures for the gallery are in Brisbane but not yet received, including two overseas purchases.
In Canberra on Friday Labour member Mr Riordan suffered acute pains while in the House of Representatives. Dr Earle Page diagnosed ptomaine poisoning and ordered bed rest. Riordan’s condition was reported as comfortable later that day.
Sir James Murdoch, director of major companies, told Brisbane onlookers there is no need for investors to fear dividend payments despite recent stock exchange unease. He and Lady Murdoch were aboard the Kanimbla en route to northern ports. He cited Labour demand and reported a Brisbane Sydney Melbourne recruitment drive failing to fill vacancies and expressed strong confidence in Commonwealth Queensland prospects along with the Barkly Tableland’s promising future.
London reports the original painting The Man with the Donkey has been purchased by Mr C F G McCann on behalf of the South Australian Government. The work entered a Perthshire home in 1918 and was bequeathed to Herbert Shields, formerly an Australian sheep farmer now in England.
The Buraker called Mr Lane to order as Mr Ward demanded a withdrawal and apology for reflections on doctors. The Speaker refused but Mr Lane withdrew unconditionally after a reflection on himself. Dr. Page said Monday session needed to pass the Supply Bill as public servants must be paid on July 2.
Rehearsals for the Royal Air Force display in Hen don on Saturday draw public attention as the King and Queen plan to attend. The notable Coronation mass formation of 260 aircraft will be visible across northern counties, amid debate on non intervention and Spanish aid. Prime Minister and foreign policy remarks frame concern over law and international action, with references to Bilbao, Ban Sebastian, and Malaga.
The Governor of Queensland Sir Leslie Wilton hailed Australians as the kindest people, replying to a welcome from the Agent General for Western Australia Sir Hal Colebatch at the Overseas League reception. He pledged devotion to Sir L Wilson and asserted Queensland’s future as the Empire’s greatest state with growing population capital markets and self-confidence.
In Canberra the Standing Orders Committee reports on adopting a secret ballot for Speaker elections, aiming to end open voting and party alignment influence. If approved, the same principle could apply to choosing the Chairman of Committees, reducing government advantage in close margins.
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