20 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
1
Trade style note lists flax canvas bags with canvas and twine sewing. Mentions sizes 10in and 18in, price codes 9/8 and 18/6. Mentions mate of pure and general quality descriptors in a catalog-like fragment.
The four masted auxiliary schooner Fides, 14 months out from Norway with timber for Adelaide, drifted into Moreton Bay in damaged condition. A severe hurricane earlier wrecked rigging and gear, with heavy labour and illness during repairs in Parn Brazil. Crew faced sickness, supply shortages, and mutinous incident led to a two year sentence for a sailor. ship reached Myerpoint Bay for repairs as captain Olsen and officers recover.
Members clash over privilege as Mr Pollock accuses the East Toowoomba member of excising remarks from Hansard without Speaker approval. Premier defends Hansard efficiency while the Speaker notes deletions by the chief reporter. Hartley supports thorough debate. interruptions and verbatim reporting become contested throughout the session.
De La Ciocotra or De La Ciera completes a crossing from Croydon to Gria Nex in an autogyro. Spectators watch as the machine, a rotary aircraft blending helicopter and aeroplane traits, flies at around 9 miles per hour with brief climbs and vertical descents.
The Swedish ship Lygnern is said to be aground in the Gage Roads near Fremantle after arriving from Europe. A waterspout problem prevented departure, two tugs attempted rescue while the vessel drew closer to shore and began taking on water. Pumps were in use as officials sent a chief pilot and crew to the scene.
Friends of Walk Miller, Billy Grime's manager, deny motive in Miller's death. Doctors report two bullets to the head, any one of which could cause death, while investigators weigh interjections during a parliamentary debate and Hansard reporting disputes. Officials examine whether interruptions affected records and whether any material decision should be reported.
Reports from the Florida coast indicate more than 100 dead with 85 in Pabio Beach as the hurricane's path devastates Miami area and Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia towns brace for impact. U S government aid and naval relief efforts are being mobilized while warnings extend up the Atlantic coast.
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly heard the Loan Bill of £0,928,188 as the debate on the financial state-ment resumed in committee. Mr Swayne warned of rising taxation and unemployment while Sir Benjamin Morgan’s remarks warned that foundations must be rebuilt. Expenditure has surged while trade falls, and past government debt costs threaten the budget. The opposition accused the government of misallocating funds and propping up artificial companies, with adjournment following a tense session.
William Stuart and William Edwin Stuart faced a court in Toowoomba on Wednesday after being found guilty of stealing in company. The jury noted the strong evidence against the pair and the sentence imposed was 14 years hard labor. The proceedings included remarks by Justice Webb and a dramatic courtroom moment as the prisoner showed emotion. In Jacksonville, Florida, the disaster tally rose to 250 dead with potential to reach 400, while property damage climbed from 25 to 100 million dollars.
A sensational sale highlights a surge in silk prices with direct-from-mill stock. Crepe de Chine and crepe merce options in many shades from Mastic to Navy are offered at reduced cash sale prices, including 40 inch crepe de chine at 5 shillings 4 pence six, and heavy weight crepe from 2 shillings 9 pence.
Seldom have hats appeared with such color and mood as this spring collection. Parisian inspirations feature straw, silk and Bangkok or Singol blends with rose taffeta crowns and double brims. Velvet flowers trim the low crowns, with prices around 88/8 to 22045, including a white silky plait underbrim and a Calasin straw hat with wide leaf band.
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