21 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1929
Page
1
Barnes promotes a small patent cure for ants with price 4/6 per set of four. Aladdin Table Lamps are popular across Australia priced at £4/7/6. Warwick Agents Barnes advertise a water-carrying utility barrow at £3/15.
In Toowoomba a meeting of Downs division delegates endorsed Mr A C Morgan as party candidate after an eliminative ballot. Sir Littleton Groom plans a campaign opening in Toowoomba next Wednesday. Labour selects Ed Llewellyn to contest the Darling Downs seat.
The government disclosed the sale of 36 butcheries including five metropolitan and three rural shops. Listed are town, leasehold, or freehold properties with prices from £4500 and up to £800 cash. Notable buyers include F Jolnatone, W Devnan, and H W Woolhcook. The Roma Street business closed Sept 1 reverting to the Railway Department. Remaining shops will be auctioned with plant and equipment.
In Geneva on Thursday Lord Cecil challenged the disarmament commission to curb materiel and budgets, warning a draft treaty with broader limits risks a world of hardship. London urged moderation to avoid delaying progress as naval negotiations unfold.
Le Fanu, Coadjutor-bishop of Brisbane, has accepted appointment as Anglican Archbishop of Perth succeeding the late Archbishop Hiley. His Brisbane duties include archdeaconry oversight and coadjutor responsibilities since 1015, with notable work in church administration, education, and missions. He recently returned to Queensland after a four month England visit and may be away for two to three months.
The Court of Criminal Aspen today dismissed appeals by suspects Susie To Stand Wel and Chorlen Werkar aged 20 and 18 against sentences of ten and five years for criminal assault on a young girl. Justice Northmore called the trial the worst he had ever heard.
Police probe a vanished stranger rumored linked to Prings of the House of Mainz. The report mentions coded letters, a supposed plan, and a vow of death to avoid dishonor as investigators seek the truth amid a tangle of names and intrigue.
A Melbourne charge of robbery under arma was brought against Albert Winey a 20 year old former university student. Government medical officers declared him mentally unfit, suggesting possible asylum commitment. Proceedings noted negotiations and a potential delayed date for a verdict or further action.
In Albany, the vessel Priday arrived with 1000 tons of coal in No 1 hold slowly burning and giving off smoke. The crew, though recently aboard, showed signs of under growing time. Captain Rawden ordered the ship to proceed toward Frenehend Bay but fog and damage hinder guidance. pumps were started in hopes of stemming the blaze while awaiting further clarification on the extent of the damage and the danger to Albany.
Unclear fragmentary text suggests a Sydney Sun News item referencing a murder, beer, stock exchange terms, shareholders, and an association. The readable parts indicate a chaotic mix of names and dates with no coherent event details or outcome to confirm.
The prefect says enrolment is compulsory for all Blestora aged 21 and over with a £2 penalty for failing to enrol or vote. Claim cards are available at post offices. The last enrolment day is Monday September 23.
The British Government and Anglo American leaders clashed over the Commission's approach. Count Bernstorff backed a pragmatic resolution while Japan opposed it, delaying final action. Bruce announced pending cabinet consultations and reservations on central powers limits before ratification by the Commonwealth Parliament.
A fragmented report notes a deadly fire at Luling involving Pridsy DETHIOT with sixteen fatalities and remaining unclear casualty figures. The text mentions a destroyed enburet and references Lunada An Faehhourine in England, with police and military elements amid a sedge of damage and disruption.
In an interview in Sydney, Mr Scullin was criticized by Mr Bruce who argued government aims on wages. Bruce said the public supports National policies and warned Labour against portraying government actions as wage reduction. He cited arbitration flaws but favored legislative improvements and warned Tasmania on industrial controls.
In Sydney the Woollahra bank hold up led to court action. Thomas Kelly aged 20 Charles Pasmbro aged 67 and Joseph Willama aged 20 were charged with attempted murder and robbery. A remand of one week was granted and Ball of £100 in each cover was allowed.
Directors of one oil company rejected a plan to consolidate operations to cut costs while a second company approved a postal ballot on the question. A combined gathering of Nos 1 and 2 Australian oil firms adjourned from September 1 and resumed today with about 70 members present. Exchanges between Major Daweun, director of No 1 company, and several shareholders occurred as the meeting closed without final agreement on shareholders’ wishes.
In Brisbane Supreme Court today Justice Hegebomm ruled for Corbett and Bins damages after a crane accident last year injured Malba Mitchell. The foreman later claimed the verdict omitted negligence findings, but the judge declined to alter the verdict noting the risk of undermining verdicts. The decision upheld that proper building operations with guarded equipment absolved the contractor of liability.
In the city at night a tram passenger Gertrude Callaghan sustained fatal injuries after alighting from a tram and a driver then arrested. Norman Albert Nolan of Warwick was charged with unlawfully wounding Callaghan and remanded on bail of £160 with sureties of £75 or one in £160.
A design proposal details two passenger flying boats with amidships engines and a nonstop range of about 1000 miles. Each craft carries two engines, interior accommodations, kitchen, and sleeping space. The project envisions long voyages with coastal and island routes under a new regulatory and shareholder framework.
Advertising copy showcases summer frocks in beige crepe de chine and navy silk morocain ensembles. Descriptions note hip yokes, bodice trims, pin tucks, flounces, scarf collars, and marietta buckled finishes with varied sizes and prices in old fashion terms.
A fragmentary notice describes hats with Lemon Crin Straw and Pandy Wemp Straw, noting trims such as velvet flowers and ribl detailing. Colors include Bolnra with cautious mentions of value and style, suggesting a catalog or sale listing from a period source.
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