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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1939
Page
1
A Continental heavyweight silk here for autumn wear features a dull crepe finish with a tilt satin back. New shades include Teal Green Rancho Bone Apache Tan Brown Copper Crushed Rose Laurel Green Copperveine Tetinn Red Med Brick London Tan Caste Blue Navy and Black.
All you need in Haga including trunks suit cases and hot boxes available at quill prices. Drained fibre suit case with rounded brown and blue finish features two strong sliding nickel locks, reinforced edges, wooden frame lid and a sturdy metal handle.
Fragmented OCR item describes Plaxite fibre suit cases with leather finish and round edges, plus notes on colours and features. Mentions dates 18/6 19/6 and several misread terms like brute descriptions of straps, edges, and handles. Includes references to FANGY PLOUKED and WHIE GRAIN fibre suit cakes with cosmetic details and metal handles.
SANCY DURITE BUIT VALEX, with a tippled effert, in colours of Brown and Ilue, rounded edges, vulcanite atm corners, lined throughout, all edges metal bound, two sliding norsdp rocks wail com fortable metal haulin
The board will review dockages on 1938-39 wheat deliveries and seek a minimum price. A meeting at Brockaines discussed charges and welfare of growers, noting limited returns from wheat and the need for state and federal support. The board moves to seek a fair price tied to the Royal Commission report, urging action on payment and relief for growers.
A weather and pastoral update reports variable rain and good pasture prospects in western belts and surrounding districts. Reports from Charleville point to improved fodder conditions, while rainfall totals reach up to several inches in some areas, aiding creche and river flows. The Gunple St George districts note strong forage, with several districts like Winton and Lower Dasnerainay Suan recording recent showers. Rain totals of four inches are cited in pockets, and railway disruption from recent weather is mentioned near Mane and Starline, with a train curtailed by signals near the railway line.
A Tuesday tragedy in Simstonaront left a man and wife dead in a local residence. Report indicates they were known residents. police and investigators secured the scene as details emerge. Names of victims and exact circumstances remain unclear from the fragmentary OCR text.
A Melbourne fire late last night destroyed seven planes, including a Lockheed Electra 18 passenger aircraft valued at 115000 and another Spirit of Ebel plane. The total loss was estimated around 408800, with spare engines and hangar damage. Detectives investigate possible entry while insurers expect coverage.
In Quesneland the Rev. Malcolm Ariabane of Meryborough was elected president of the One Adethodiat Canfer ence. He spoke on the Gospel work’s growing responsibility while Rev. Pittendigh noted the need for divine authority. The opening service drew about 600 ministers and church representatives as opinions clashed over healing world wounds.
Australia debates antiquated farming methods after a recent conference. MW Hadden urged reform to population planning, urban expansion, and rural development while warning against interior fauna harm and restrictive zoning. The talk touched on infrastructure and private sector roles in modernizing agriculture.
Sydney reports a Cabinet split over possibly abandoning the national insurance scheme. The move would shift policy from the Insurance Act and affect payrolls, with ministers seeking a compromise to avoid political backlash and a full repeal.
The High Court considers whether G S Webb may appeal the Queensland Parliament seat decision under the Commonwealth Constitution. Lawyer Mr McGill argues for the appeal while Chief Justice Latham presides. decision hinges on election validity, legality of the Full Court ruling, and sections of the Judiciary Act.
London reports British naval estimates for 1939 totaling 188.06 million pounds, up from 96.02 million last year. The programme includes two capital ships, one aircraft carrier, four cruisers, two destroyer flotillas, 20 escort vessels, 10 mine sweepers, and a river service boat, with funds for a new royal yacht to replace Victoria and Albert. The Admiralty notes strengthened imperial defences, expanded munition production, and rapid mobilization readiness built during the September crisis, with personnel numbers adjusted to reflect reserve changes.
A gypsy moth service plane piloted by RH Resketh and G HC Lamey crashed from about 40 feet near Mangaré aerodrome while performing training. The aircraft was extensively damaged but both pilots escaped serious injuries.
A garbled Windsor era dispatch notes travel by the Duke and Duchess of somewhere to Allie stratin. The Duchess of rent wit and Lady Crblgmyle are mentioned, with a vague reference to the Bigam Naviguilorr Company and royal mall outing.
Fragmented OCR text reports a Rhondda coal mine strike with miners refusing to pay dues as union action unfolds. Details are garbled, but reference to miners and a confrontation suggests ongoing labor dispute and potential company response.
Sydney born report notes B Stevens tied and then equaled the state PRS ratio record set by W A Hol, with timing and commemoration from Lord Nuffield. Expectations rise that a new record will be established tomorrow as Stevens continues his notable run.
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