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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1926
Page
4
A garbled shopping notice lists items like Razers straps wallets coin pouches and cigarette cases with heavy cuts and unclear brand names. The fragmented text mentions bribes and a sale aiming for large savings, possibly in a local market or store.
An old classified note lists A Schureck Wholesale and Retail Tobaccoist located opposite P.O. in Warwick. It signals a business listing or advertisement in the local paper. The item emphasizes the Warwick location and business name for readers seeking tobacco supplies.
In loving memory of dear sister who pried away. Departed 30th Li, with faint finds tear and adiin inelawe. Jurabiuadl notes memory and heartfelt affection for a mother and family, with a reminder of the 50th tune and life’s gentle losses.
Forecast notes a generally fine spell aside from a minor shower or drizzle in the far north coast. Elsewhere clear nights prevail in most interior and south western divisions with sharp frost. Winds from the southwest to west in coastal areas, otherwise southeast to south, fresh to strong on tropical coast.
The piece celebrates the Ashes rivalry, noting how England and Australia captivate the world with the series. It discusses national pride, sportsmanship, and the social impact of cricket, highlighting the drama of each test and the heroic performances that fuel public fascination.
The text discusses ongoing cricket test series between England and Australia. It notes weather conditions and toss luck influence results, with draws seen as unsatisfactory for both sides. It suggests only a decisive single match could lift interest, urging adoption of Australia style test play to strengthen tours.
A garbled 19th century notice lists a Warwick Women’s Club meeting moved to Thursday at 8 pm and references a Friday event with a dance in Yangan to benefit the Swinny tennis club and a public meeting at Swain Crag for ambulance funds. It mentions Johnson’s Showroom Rules and a list of local charity gatherings with dates and times, inviting attendees and volunteers.
Three weeks after a southern paper hinted at payable gold in Warwick region, reports say a prospecting party near Canal Creek on the Toowoomba road found indications of mineral wealth. Miner R Walsh leads a Toowoomba group returning from fieldwork with ongoing plans for further testing and potential development.
Mr C White, a Warwick campaign director for Mr Barnes, visits Warchetty after staying at the Royal Hotel. The text notes Australian factory policy ties and local interest, naming A Gardiner and A Gurdinve as figures, with discussion on party policy and support in Parliament.
Examinations for state scholarships granted to 2,?7 candidates with 1,780 or 1,120 applicants. Grants cover tuition at approved secondary schools for up to 24 years with possible extension to 4 years. Medalists from primary schools include Clarence Cronin and Olive Dunlop. Results list top ten scholars and Warwick district successes across several centers.
In Brisbane the High Court hearings debated how to value three properties held fee simple. Lawyers argued for using actual cash sale potential and unimproved land value rather than improvements or rent data. Judgment reserved on the method and evidence presented.
John Norton faced a continued hearing on assault charges over an incident at Sharkey’s camp on Sunday. Witnesses described Campbell and Forrest allegedly beating Sharkey with blows to the face and a towel finishing blow. Sharkey required hospital care after the attack. The magistrate indicated a potential life term under related penalties. Special attention noted to W G Johnson and Burns showroom stock referenced in the layup.
A fragmentary OCR excerpt mentions several garbled names and places such as Whittebon and YANGAN CENTRE with unclear context. The readable portion lacks a coherent event or outcome, making precise summary difficult from the available text.
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