06 Nov 1934
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1934
Page
1
A fragmentary classified notice touts Calico tents described as rope bound with high walls from three feet up, claiming waterproofing. It appears alongside numerical codes and abbreviations, including quantities and dates, but the legibility is limited.
Advertises heavy weight white cotton duck fabric and tarping materials. Mentions 20 yard lengths, 72 inch width, suitable for verandahs and blinds. Highlights quality and weight, with various labeled options and uses for motor areas and coverings.
The fragment hints at a fashion piece titled Nightgowns of 1BA Bose with color pairings like Shadow Apple and White Blue. Mentions are fragmented but suggest a review of a textile or garment line featuring wing forms and primed materials, possibly in Walast and Alaw markets.
Mon day Kingsford Smith touched down in Oakland after flying from Honolulu in 15 hours covering 2320 miles. The Australian’s total time from Australia stood at about 62 hours for the 7591 mile journey, beating his prior Pacific record. Smith praised Taylor’s navigation and explained the flight’s speed came from a strong tail wind, while reporters pressed on retirement questions and his British‑American collaboration.
The Daily Telegraph dispatch from London notes Soviet efforts to reestablish trust with Western powers, including entry into the League of Nations, punctual undertakings, and boosting British market access. Moscow reports a Lena fields settlement deal and a disputed mine concession, with payments and a £2–3 million price range, reflecting ongoing commercial renegotiations.
In Melbourne and Sydney reports, pilot Smith explains a potential regular service using the Pacific route. He notes limited initial costs and unreliability in storms, doubts German methods, and describes a long hop from Honolulu with 950 gallons of fuel and 90 minutes extra range. He praises Taylor's navigation and plans uncertain future routes while seeking funds.
Melbourne reports the Centenary Air Race Handicap results with A Scott and Campbell Binck taking 64 hour 49 second net time, Parmentier and Moll 76 hours 4 minutes in second, Melrose earns second in handicap, Stodarts win third in a Dutch tied lineup, and several pairs listed with net handicap times and prize implications. Wing Commander Cole notes the 12 hour spread between first and second due to Dutch aircraft penalties and the Dutch first prize in the handicap altering prize allocations.
Albert Snow 36 laborer was charged in Central Police Court with wounding Herbert Ward and with robbing him of 1200 pounds during an armed hold-up outside the Bank of New South Wales on June 23. Snow alleged that another man with a revolver helped enter a car and that a paymaster was shot in the arm. a cash box worth 1250 pounds was taken. Bail asked, remand to December 4, ball set at 600 pounds, and no money recovered.
The Duke of Glencenter resumed duties in Melbourne after a brief visit to the Run sell home in Beaufort. He attended a reception at the Royal Hall in the Town Hall with the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. About two thousand guests viewed the fountain and green lantern illuminations as the waterfall display continued.
Fragmented and garbled OCR text from Melbourne notes hints at a local sports or city rail event with unclear names and outcomes. Mentions of Engin work and persons W, Af, Woodfull, plus vague references to dates and places.
Louis Bleriot told a Mail special correspondent that a twice daily transatlantic air service could start within a year, linking London and Paris to New York in 18 hours. Plans for floating aerodromes include a 900 yard landing platform with hotel and restaurant, garaging, refueling, and maintenance facilities, supported by ocean chain pontoons and submarine propellers to face winds. The U S War Department backs the scheme, aiming first at a transpacific route before Atlantic service, with Seadrome and Ocean Dock Corp providing and maintaining the floating platforms. Britain, France, Canada, and Japan show support, envisioning seven aerodromes across the Atlantic and Pacific.
In Darwin Supreme Court native Jarrock known as Tackle faced a murder charge over Nipper’s death at Finals River on August 26. After a day of testimony the jury acquitted Tackle as constable Littlejohn described locating a spear. the judge and crowd observed the acquittal and Tackle left smiling.
In Canberra on Monday reports say the new ministry may be announced tomorrow. The Port Office and Interior portfolio are the only posts with doubt about who will lead them while the prime minister weighs potential changes. A ministerial reshuffle could see changes across several departments with one senior figure likely excluded.
In Goondiwindi district grasshoppers swarm near Wilga and Bandy Camp with millions laying eggs. Five mules escaped near Goondiwindi as authorities announce government funding for bait deployment to halt spread, calling for landowner cooperation and sustained control.
Passengers on a 21 rail motor bound for Gordonvale were lucky when the vehicle collided with a flock of about 40 sheep near Woree station. The motor derailed and ran into a gully but stopped short of overturning thanks to the trailing carriage. All passengers alighted unharmed.
A Dutch plane piloted by Te in Australia notes the warm but overwhelming hospitality shown by Australians. The pilot recalls a young wallaby encounter and remarks that souvenirs and crowd attention can overshadow privacy. The pilot laments invasive souvenir hunters and longs for Australia’s hospitality to remain balanced.
In Brisbane a cabinet proposal outlines amending the Tamar River supply and flood defense to serve the entire Daggett area. The plan calls for a 2200,000 cost, with a long term loan and two to three years of construction, aiming to start early next year.
A local fabrics catalog advertises printed springtime harmonies by Bmart with designs featuring apote flowers and novel color checks. The collection includes Heide, Bluen, Greens, Black, and Browns, described as a lot of good quality.
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