04 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Warwick Examiner And Times
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1915
Page
1
In Melbourne a procurement inquiry considers wheat supply from Queensland with a potential shipment to Melbourne soon. The announcement notes nine agents handling Argellind wheat and suggests a forthcoming sale event tied to an advertised offering.
Friends and sympathizers to Mr Hoffmann plan a subscription for an artificial limb after his leg amputation from an accident at the mining site. J A Johnston elected secretary and A Peterson B Peterson and Chas Weight named trustees.
An account describes a solemn intercession at St Mark's Church Warwicek for peace amid war. Archbishop Donaldson led a high‑level service at 11 o'clock with Holy Communion, invoking mercy and fortitude and citing a Corinthian scripture.
A sermon series at St Mark's Church discusses war's moral costs and the need for penitence and healing. The preacher urges nations to abandon cruelty, recognize divine will, and renew devotion as they confront wartime suffering. Services at 9:30, 11:00, and 4:00 include child and men’s sessions.
The article details the first official visit since a return from the old country and the start of construction for a Mission Hall at a corner site. A fundraising event featured a profit towards building, with refreshments and games drawing local residents into the effort. The archbishop and local clergy attended a dedicatory ceremony marking the project’s launch.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear person, place, event, or outcome to summarize into a factual newspaper card. No identifiable entities or dates are readable.
Record of events lists multiple shows and races with participants such as Miss Biebelt and Mr. Cooper Wy. Winners include Hack Wace and Walker’s Swag, while the day ends in a dance in the “rotten all” venue. Secretary notes prize distribution about £2 remaining for judging.
Captain Schwarz, famed international cricketer, seriously wounded in South Asia. Among birthday honors, Robert Philp of Queensland receives Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George. Hunter of Highgate Mill Driebane dies at home in his 67th year. survivors include widow and son Alex Hamilton. The Warwick visitors' signatories list includes Blaney Ad dington Greenmount Stirling Montrose Hiraithwaite Brisbane Peterson Glencoe Maguire Coonamble and others.
A Broken Hill to Hilverton train carrying Manchester Unity Oddfellows was fired on by two Turks from a cart, a red crescent flag shown. Two killed and three wounded, attackers pursued and shot, mounted trooper wounded. Police and militia responded as unrest spread toward nearby camps.
Weather notes report widespread rains across Queensland and New South Wales with improved conditions. Some areas had heavy downfalls and others only light falls, while several Darling Downs locations recorded rainfall totals and later figures noted in the following days.
Correspondent from Killarney notes 1014 rainfall at Warwick was 23.83 inches, about four inches below average. For the past 40 years totals are unclear. A severe storm struck Toowoonda causing extensive flooding and damage described as record rain with rapid water rise and road damage in the Uberlevilie district.
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