06 May 1939
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 06, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR listing shows multiple yardage items with Velvet and Avanti brands. Mentions 8 11 yard lengths, 3 6 yard, and various product names. Details are incomplete and unclear due to garbled text.
Colonel Josef Beck, Polish foreign minister, told the Diet that Danzig is German in population but depends on Poland for livelihood. He warned that demands for Danzig’s annexation by Germany threaten Poland’s access to the Baltic and its overseas trade. Beck pressed for a common guaranty of free city rights and criticized German terms as risking Polish sovereignty and regional stability while noting Anglo Polish talks and the wider European balance.
In Canberra debate on an Australia wide aliens register, Mr J McEwen argues it must not deter immigration or harm industry. He cites existing act machinery and urges careful, targeted entry rules while warning against excessive foreigner discrimination and urging stringent controls to protect national industry and defense.
A Brisbane dispute over a 40 hour week seeks a five day schedule with 8 hour shifts. Printing Industry union and the employer face claims of annual benefits around 13000 pounds. Attorneys McDonagh and co. argue both sides are small but growing, with demands for higher pay and longer work.
Reports from Canberra indicate a splinter drift within the United Country and liberal coalition ranks. Sir Earle Page faces possible replacement as several members withdraw from meetings, while W. M McEwen is favored for leadership amid ongoing defections and leadership tensions.
Sydney Friday night altercation near the grounds of a firm in Alexandria ended with a man wounded in the left leg and admitted to hospital. Nightwatch Bevan chased suspects, fired shots, and armed employees pursued four assailants over a fence amid clashes with tyres and a baton.
The Empire Society banquet will be held on May 24 with Duke and Duchess of Kent as chief guests. Speakers include the Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruce, Under Secretary for the Dominions Mr Maulcolm McDonald, Secretary for Information Mr Zellend, Sir Thomas Indip, and Mr RB Bennett.
Arrangements are being made for the release of col nits of tantana pugx in the South division, announced by Jos. Prentis. He cited a report noting eradication efforts after ravages of il lana scrub and references to prior releases at Fairy Bower and Fremantle. Entomologists caution more experience before assessing impact on the bush.
Report from Darwin notes no general strike planned but 299 men are listed for Commonwealth defence works. Australian Workers' Union members discussed contractor notices promising pay according to industrial terms, aiming to reduce exploitation of workers.
Brisbane page reports STV drawn today with major prizes won. Names include A Mays J Keine Lusk T Mnekay P Ainchelim Mrs W Youn and J Goren among winners. Third prize listed with ticket numbers and multiple patrons noted.
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