27 Sep 1937
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1937
Page
1
President Franklin D Roosevelt conducts a 30 minute discussion with Adolf Hitler focusing on defense and air raid preparations. The talks center on European security and the need for vigilance as tensions rise in the buildup to broader conflict.
Report of large Japanese air action with 96 planes and bombs hitting ports and cities. Mussolini is shown issuing orders and addressing troops as German and Italian leaders coordinate on alliance and salute ceremonies amid wartime tension.
Extensive search efforts fail to locate Dr Fenton after his plane vanished near Newcastle Waters while en route to Daly Waters and Tanumbumblea. Authorities deploy Seekers and air services, including Avro Anson bombers, to scour the Arnhem Land and Barkly region as weathered signals and ground parties extend the hunt.
The Cotman steamer Paddc of A110 tons caught fire and sank after midnight near Port Ate while crew fought for hours to rescue passengers. A new fire aboard the Zenia Canin Glioia and the FASE ship ab Tulleepd caused by a nitrate cargo explosion is believed to have started the disaster.
A partial despatch from Rome cites revolutionary claims that Abyssinian tribesmen annihilated an Italian garrison near Minka in Abyssinia. The note references authoritative sources but adds that details remain unavailable and unconfirmed at press time.
Sunday studio report on an eastbound Transcontinental Express where Labour leader Mr Curtin spoke to a crowd in the Youngs car. Passengers heard calls for aid for children, hunger relief, and winter provisions as families described ruined homes and need for clothing. The message urged mercy to enable work and safety, while noting wartime context and public support.
Sir H Chauvel argues for Australia to pursue a cautious isolationist stance prioritizing defensive security and trade over bold commitments. He supports keeping Britain involved to preserve world power balance while opposing aggressive wartime departures and criticizing Federal Labour leader Curtin’s antiwar stance.
A chair-a-plane center pole broke during a event last night at Ustington, injuring thirty or more people. Injured occupants were seen fleeing as their parachutes deployed, with witnesses noting chaos as responders rushed to the scene. Names and exact counts remain unclear.
Brisbane reports Archbishop Doherty addressing Catholic views on state aid for schools. He says Catholics want religious instruction funded by the state but oppose disruption of education. they seek parity with England and other nations where union flags and tax support exist. The church aims to preserve religious instruction within public schooling.
Differences in S A handled by a conciliation commissioner who acts in an honorary capacity. Brigadier Denena 1B Bree Well served, with cases involving domestic disputes and referrals to Divorce Court or police. The commissioner conducted interviews at home and office, preserved privacy, and wrote copies of evidence himself. Government cost for the year totaled 10B for postage and incidental expenses.
In Alexandria on Sunday a crowd gathered as King Farouk appeared in a window to acknowledge 150,000 idle workers. The scene caused a stampede at the gates, resulting in 10 men crushed to death and about 200 injured.
A fragmentary report notes that Catholic schools planned to begin religious instruction next year. It mentions a Groce led initiative raising funds from thousands of donors, with each contribution supporting the schools' upkeep and ongoing operation.
Brisbane Sunday report details Hannah Jane Brace mother of two who was seriously injured when knocked down Saturday evening by a police cycle and Alde car driven by a policeman near Breakfast Greetronil, with emergency responders and authorities investigating.
Melbourne reports two more deaths from infantile paralysis this week, a two year old and a four year old among five new cases. In Brisbane no new polio cures occurred in two weeks, and health authorities issued temporary restrictions on theatres and cinemas to limit spread.
London reports detail a Vickers Watesley bombing plane built on a novel principle that promises longer flight distance. The design claims to carry heavier fuel and achieve improvements in range, with comparisons to prior Russian capabilities noted.
A fragmentary report describes four men reportedly aloft near a Helavol station on the main line. They were seen standing near a pump and a telegraph post, with mention of a chemist and a station man. The text is garbled and names are unclear.
Henry But Jee, a Melbourne garage proprietor from Nami Brighton, bravely resisted two armed robbers who struck on Saturday night. He was wounded in the left forearm and wrist as the attackers fled after a pistol shot and a scuffle left money scattered on the road.
The London wool market faces disappointment and renewed competition as sales near the close show an improved tone. Analysts warn wool cannot escape wear and tear yet prices have sunk low, with a potential quick rebound once activity accelerates. Experts note ample supply and expected higher business behind the scenes, while Japan may enter markets soon.
Two women injured in a Brisbane area vehicle collision involving multiple vehicles near Toowoomba. The incident disrupted traffic and prompted local authorities to respond. No further details on those injured or the cause available in the readable text.
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