29 Nov 1929
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
1
There are only two genuine Dock Link 2 fh Bund products mentioned, BeDear and Hospitalax. The text advertises acronyms and brand names for protective items, noting shields or coverings described as the best protection for verandahs against sudden showers and gusty winds.
Debates on the Industrial Conciliation Bill intensify as the Opposition denounces clause 13 governing costs wages and standard of living. Mr Pease accuses the measure of linking the government to extremists and destroying arbitration court principles. The Chairman rules the amendment out of order amid further partisan exchanges.
In Canberra a government minister says no broad funding program planned but contemplates short term measures to provide work for unemployed locals before Christmas. He cites inflation risk and lessons from other countries as reasons against large note issuance or deficits. A final plan to be announced in coming days remains uncertain.
In the House of Representatives a committee report on term extension is debated. The government insists the current term expires December 31 and the commission’s report must be reviewed within six months.
The Department of Agriculture announced a 12 month extension of the levy under the Fruit Marketing Act at a rate of 10d per ton for stone fruit and vegetables. Debate followed in the Parliament with opposition figures and government advocates clashing over appointments and arbitration provisions. The motion to adjourn passed by a small majority after party lines and procedural contention.
Canberra reports the Treasurer Mr. B Theodore introduced a bill amending the Commonwealth Act to centralize gold reserves under the Commonwealth Bank. It requires returns on gold held, limits exports with Treasury approval, and imposes penalties for noncompliance.
In a late Thursday incident in Sydney a gang attacked a nearby building and looted jewellery worth about £170 million after overpowering the occupants. Several people were injured and taken to hospital as the getaway footpad escaped with valuables.
Commander Kenworthy asked if modifications were made to the Singapore Base plan and if Dominions were consulted. Mr. Alexander said there were no major changes since inception, with minor cost-driven延期 and no prior Dominion consultation during early work. He noted a two-year delay was accepted without prior consultation. The Prime Minister stated the Singapore stall pertained to the naval base only and the air base was unchanged.
Melbourne report states jockey W Duncan, hospitalized at Malvern after his mount Quik Reward fell in the Epsom Plate last Saturday, has severe injuries. He suffered a broken collarbone and facial abrasions, with X rays revealing serious injuries to the neck area may keep him bedridden longer than expected.
Brisbane reports in a Supreme Court proceeding on prohibition divestment to Arthur Bininte as Dulcie Barclay’s death inquiry begins. The affiant notes objection to admitting the affidavit, citing Criminal Act duties and the Attorney General’s guidance to refer the matter to police.
The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce debated higher duties on goods landing in Brisbane after shipments to southern ports. Members argued the new tariff unfairly favored Sydney and urged Parliament to rule the changes unconstitutional. They requested refunds on extra duties paid by firms for goods reported prior to November.
A dense OCR listing of toy items with prices from the era includes mechanical dolls, clockwork trains, motor cars, and flying models. It features prices in old currency, varied wooden and metal toys, and household playsets with numerous named items like dancing monkeys, tin trumpets, water pistols, boomerangs, and sewing machines, reflecting a broad retail catalog tone.
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