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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1933
Page
1
Barnes announces a Christmas toy sale featuring teddy bears, dolls, games, drawing slates, china tea sets, wooden toys, and a motor car. The catalog lists prices like 2/11 for bears and 6/11 for annual storybooks, inviting families to bring children to see the display and take advantage of the layaway plan.
A committee appointed by the Biante Government launches the Go on the Land scheme to place school leavers with farmers. Minister M P Hynes says about 1000 boys finish school yearly and will be guided to rural work with publicity drives and farm training. Committee members include A Hall chairman, H McGillvray, T Holmes, R Thompson, and others assisting in outreach and placement.
Canberra officials disclose subscriptions to a government loan totalled ten million pounds with a further increase to about ten million two hundred eighty thousand. The minister J A Lyons explains the number of subscribers and timing of payments, noting most funds came in within a week of opening and that a larger total could have been drawn if allowed to run longer, though prospectus terms required immediate closure.
Victim Victor Wilgon and his infant daughter were killed after a car collision in Rockhampton. Widower John Horlen Wilshire, 28, appeared in court charged with driving under the influence. The court remand followed, with a £240 aggregate set as security.
Fragmentary report notes Labour decision and a party executive meeting with mentions of Bell and A. Logdon as participants. No clear event date or outcome is discernible from the fragment.
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly introduced the Gas Amendment Bill to cut gas prices for consumers by about £27,000 annually, with estimated savings of £12,000 for metropolitan consumers and £5,000 elsewhere. Gas companies argued prices remain profitable while seeking to sell gas wholesale to larger users to compete with electric power firms. The motion to retain a 7 percent profit was carried, as the bill progressed.
Reports from Brisbane describe a missionary expedition to northern Australia amid caution and doubt. Prosecution of a wholesale firm and fears of undue risk surround the venture, with many residents skeptical the expedition will succeed or attract volunteers.
A rich gold strike near Bingkullt in the Ballarat district yielded 20 units of gold. A mining party has been working the face for a few months, with the shaft down about 70 feet and gold being taken from the face.
Government acts to fortify the Sydney Harbour Bridge footways against self harm. The plan calls for extensive wire netting along railings and parapets, with over four miles of netting required for full coverage.
A fragmented report notes lighter rain in Brisbane on Tuesday with conditions easing over the 24 hours ending morning. Forecasts indicate lingering showers in the state with rainfall amounts smaller than previous periods and no heavy downpour recorded yet.
Prime Minister announces legislation to implement acreage based assistance for wheat and outlines a £2,500,000 advance from the Commonwealth Bank. Cabinet faces division as government plans to push the measure tonight in the House amid strong party support. Crop estimates show 155.01 hectares, with proposed payments around 3/8 of a unit per acre.
In Canberra the Senate and Representatives debated military training for volunteers. Minister Te Francis announced the government would fund improved training and uniforms with 45 000 pounds. Mr Knatchin urged compulsory registration to call up a strong, able bodied force by ballot, enabling a ready reserve.
A jury convicted nine men in the Belgian Congo for murders followed by cannibal feasts. Two received life sentences, six others long terms, with the suspects previously thought to be ritual killers.
Eight wagons of a train were rifled between Tinneville and Chart Bre by phidges. Goods including spirits and general merchandise were scattered, with casks opened and a keg of rum and whisky missing after the Monday night stop at Taymer villa. Authorities note the Halfway Department expects to shoulder the bill for losses.
Sydney Tuesday reports outline the Lang Labour party seeking control of the Federal Labour movement. Victorian ALP delegations met Lang faction leaders in New South Wales as talks aimed at unity proceed. Observers doubt reconciliation before federal elections, fearing Lang's aim to dominate and install Lang as federal leader. conference resumes tomorrow.
A government cabinet report outlines temporary relief tied to ground improvement work. The scheme mirrors existing conditions with government liability limited to the relief wagon, while overage costs like supervision transport and tools must be funded by the responsible authority or organization.
The Federated Liquor Trades Union condemns the lax administration of post midnight hotel sales laws. Brisbane delegates urge stricter enforcement as Police Commissioner Byrn notes intensified after hour policing and traffic operations until July.
The mine manager Mr Trutt gelinnt and his wife left for Brisbane with the company chairman Mr J Blaikie Webster and the ASWUS secretary to discuss reopening negotiations. The plant remains idle as talks continue with workers and local authorities amid uncertainty about operations.
Vivian Ua Shey of Wollongong was pulled into a revolving shaft at the Australian Tractor and Steel Company works in Port Kembla. His clothing tore away as he was drawn into the machinery, and he suffered injuries to his legs and body. He was hospitalized with bruises and shock.
A likely attempt to derail the Broken Hill express train 15 miles from Parke ay when a ganger reported rails were damaged and an engine found in a field. An iron two foot axjabern jorg was alleged to have been pinned to the rail and investigators believe obstruction could have derailed the train.
The Stute Insurance Commission report shows the State Insurance Office paid 19 percent more in claims than premiums in the last financial year, with a loss of £2,805 for the year. Commissioner recommends raising premium rates from Time 90, 1934.
Sydney reports the government will issue an order granting a Christmas gift to all emergency relief workers. About 30,000 men are on emergency relief and 50,000 are on the dole, with purchases planned to support the recipients.
Two occupants were killed when a small plane crashed near Kumarn, east of Mount Turwahiti, yesterday afternoon. The aircraft, piloted by John Ranton of Hobarton, carried passenger James Daniel, former mayor of Grey. Both were found dead at the scene.
Fragmentary report from Nairobi describes the 1002 murder of Worrerma Ingwai in Rosyn. Henil mutilation noted. A suspect named Ashlig is mentioned but details are unclear.
Daily service from London to Amsterdam and continental routes begins with tentative talks. The Northern line plans to extend the Dover to Manchester route through Liverpool and Newcastle, linking key hubs and shipping schedules amid ongoing negotiations.
Fragmentary OCR text provides limited readable facts about names places or events. No coherent reportable item or context is extractable for a complete news card summary.
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