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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
7
Mrs Clarke widow of Tom Clarke and a key Easter Rising leader is elected Lord Mayor of Dublin by the outgoing mayor's casting vote Alderman Burn. London reports a £7,200,000 loan by the London County Council to fund dam clearance and public works repayable over 14 to 20 years.
Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, chief British economic adviser, known as the world’s top financial diplomat, has been received by King Carol in Bucharest for trade talks. The article traces his career from Oxford through the Treasury to key international roles, noting his expertise in reparations, Hague conferences, and overseas missions.
The Brisbane racing scene centers on Albion Park and Doomben with best-backed contenders in the Newmarket and Cup races. Lorna D and Trimmer draw strong support, while St Constant and Hamurah attract betting interest. Trimmer’s trainer Fred Russell predicts top form for the sprint, with St Constant seen as a possible upset candidate.
Four Michigan City convicts seized a parole officer and a nurse at the Prison hospital in a barricade standoff. They demanded guns and freedom, were shot by troopers, two wounded seriously, officer and hostage freed after two hours. Warden used a long telephone talk to delay them.
Brisbane stewards fined trainer F McLean £5 after an Albion Park inquiry into Inglebar's Ipswich June 21 performance. McLean clashed with chairman Mr Lyne, refused to leave, and denied insolence while rider D McLean noted no horse improvement. The stewards took no further action.
In a speech to the Empire Press Union, Under-Secretary R A Butler described a Foreign Publicity Department at the Foreign Office intended to provide information about Britain to foreigners and coordinate sources. He stressed voluntary cooperation and avoided propaganda, proposing a studio for well taken photographs rather than artful portraits and wider distribution of images.
In London Tuesday the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs said the UK and India agreed to participate in a Washington world cotton marketing conference if major producers join. Sudan signaled willingness to send a representative and invitations were extended to Argentina, Brazil, France, Mexico, Peru and Russia. acceptance pending.
A devotional note reflects on joy as a divine wish, citing John 15 11. It emphasizes that Jesus spoke these words so his joy would remain in believers and their joy would be complete.
The notice reports the death of an ambassador who served in London from 1920 to 1926. It reflects on superstition and religious reverence, contrasting sacred worship with profane fear as discussed by various authors.
The piece compares the 1839 marriages of Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone, two Victorian prime ministers, noting love matches and contrasts between Dizzy and Mary Anne Beaconsfield and Catherine Gowynne Gladstone. It highlights Mary Anne’s devotion, Dizzy’s early ambition, Catherine’s humor and bravery, and the enduring friendship between Catherine and Queen Victoria.
The passage recalls Queen Victoria's interactions with Mrs. Gladstone and other prominent spouses of British leaders. It highlights personal bonds formed after political turmoil, noting figures such as Lady Baldwin and the Countess of Oxford and Asquith. The text reflects on the social influence of prime ministers' wives in charity work and public life.
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