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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1934
Page
1
Local retailer announces Barnes winter specials featuring girls wool pullovers in multiple styles and colors, plus silk and wool cardigans, rib knit coats, children's ripple cloth coats, wool jersey ranger suits, and cream wool formats. Items list sizes and price hints with several date references.
Brisbane reports an Order in Council extending the Income Relief Tax Act for 12 months from July 1 with amendments. The tax rate remains unchanged though reliefs are planned. adjustments include unrebated increases and faster advance provisions from government funds for rural development and fraud controls on welfare receipts.
Dr J il Ruth formerly in charge of the Northern Territory told the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research that the north is largely unsuitable for cattle fattening or white settlement. He said southern Australia has enough land for a decade, while the NT faces limited fattening potential and would require extensive bore systems and longer tenure rights to improve stock routes and services. Colonial officials backed the view, noting the NT cannot compete with the south for fattening cattle.
Brisbane reports Senator M Meir a colourful figure in Australian politics will retire from public life. He stated he does not wish to stand again for the Senate, expressing appreciation for decades of service to Queensland and Australia. He is 79 and cited long service as his reason for retirement.
Canberra Friday reports further changes to meat branding reparations and price controls. Officials including the Commissioner and the Minister of Commerce urge cooperation with New Zealand and other parties to smooth implementation amid tariff and labeling adjustments.
A Bundaberg guided vessel and the dredge Remora collided downstream of Kangetsa Point on the Grivhane River. The anchor gear was lost and the Kaane was injured. the Nalpa withdrew as the Topple Van sped toward Maryborough to avoid the incident.
Canberra reports show Prime Minister Lyons and the Country party pursuing a partial election policy agreement with focus on tariff policy and rural credit schemes. Interim reports and negotiations continue ahead of a possible composite government, with key issues over representation and post election arrangements.
The Governor Sir Lae Wilson recalls his journey through Burke Shire and adjacent areas noting bread prices and beer costs in Burketown while surveying vast cattle stations. He highlights prospect of water conservation projects near the Gilbert River, productivity of soil along riverbanks, and the hardy northern population facing high costs yet remaining cheerful and hopeful.
In Melbourne the Arbitrator hears the Garters and Drivers Union claim for improved conditions amid claims of a world economy in a "madhouse" with wages tied to overseas markets. The judge notes Australia produces bread and butter, yet many workers rely on imports, and warns against overestimation of domestic capacity to raise wages without broader world demand.
The report outlines comments by Attorney General Mr Mien nes and Dr Maloney on commissions and legal representation in the petrol inquiry. It notes concerns about charges and alleged profits while describing the commission's management and the chairman's qualifications.
The piece notes looming election shifts in wheat policy with Dr Earle Page and Mr Copp commenting on legal framing and drought impacts. It previews Dr Page's potential mention of the wheat position in a speech next week and Prime Minister A Lowe's forthcoming address touching on the matter.
A Melbourne report notes Landon Troyd's Underwriters refuse to insure competitors in the centenary air mop. They argue no precedent or data supports a rate description for comparative purposes. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith is cited as among pilots seeking high policies and large single aircraft coverage.
Fragmented OCR notes describe tension between Queensland authorities and British medical annexation about hospital staffing and medicine regulation. Mention of a daily patient average, executive letters, and weather hindering agreement with an Asian ruler. Public notice unclear due to garbled text.
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