07 Nov 1936
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1936
Page
1
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In Parliament Mr. Kane calls for a government inquiry into the privately run Home of Rest for the Aged at Toowoomba. He accuses the owners of exploiting residents and collecting large pensions, urging all aged and children homes come under Health and Home Affairs oversight. He praises Brodribb Home but argues reform is needed.
Federal Grand Jury indicts 13 alleged smugglers including four women for hiring crews of trans Atlantic steamers to bring crude gum opium from Paris. Two women pleaded guilty. two indicted are under arrest, including the ringleader and his wife. Extradition requested.
Brisbane reports the Agriculture and Stock Minister announcing sugar mills will supply molasses to drought regions. Farleigh mill offers 10,000 to 15,000 gallons weekly, with farmers paying only freight. Cranial details list cane fodder sources and prices, with Farleigh and Tully molasses available and dairy factories moving to formalize agreements.
Report from Stanthorpe notes a large grasshopper swarm between Texas and Goondiwindi raising fears of damage to tobacco crops. Dusty weather hampers the insects, but a rain event could hasten their spread.
Canberra reports the sudden heart attack death of Sir Littleton Groom at 2.30 pm following two brief illnesses. He will receive a state funeral at St. John's Churchyard with tributes from Prime Minister Lyons and other leaders. Groom, born 1867, long served in early Australian government roles including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Works and Railways, and as Speaker. Parliament will adjourn for the funeral and memorial services are planned at King's Hall Parliament House.
Madrid endures fierce shelling with Franco forces advancing on Getafe and the capital. Refugees flood in while barricades rise and street fighting looms. rebels marshal anti tank tactics as air battles flare across the siege.
Fire rages across Springwood Glenbrook Kurrajong and Wahroonga with 20 mile front at Kurrajong. Two homes burned at Wahroonga and multiple outbuildings destroyed as flames threaten suburbs. Hundreds of firefighters police and RAF personnel rush to battle blazes as water shortages hinder efforts.
Major Michael Milojkevich a Serbian officer patrolled the Sava near Belgrade on the eve of war and fired on an enemy patrol, claiming to have fired the first shot of the World War. He later served as emigration representative for Cunard White Star.
Throngs of pilgrims visit a two year old boy born blind in Jhansi district famed as a holy child. He reportedly recites long Hindi poems and Eden's telephonic talk with Paris is cited in a plea to British authorities via Mr Ogilvie Forbes, Madrid’s chief envoy, though prospects face indifference from officials.
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