05 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Warwick Examiner And Times
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
1
A historical market report notes Tasmanian and Victorian arrivals with prices for corn, oats, and potatoes. Market values rose for some items while others held steady, with 7000 sacks of potatoes quoted and Tasmanian merchandise entering the market.
Warwick hearing discusses the Toowoomba Turf Club’s complaint on racing meetings while Warwick and Downe officials seek a path forward. A conference aimed at resolving clashes looms as clubs argue over scheduling and integrity.
The piece analyzes wartime earnings and price shifts in Britain and Germany. It notes real wages lagging behind price rises, with wage settlements designed to cope with inflation but not fully offset living costs. In Britain, food inflation dominates but broader costs rise, while Germany faces steeper price hikes and harsher living conditions, complicating worker compensation and purchasing power.
A garbled OCR list shows church services, farewell and prayer times, and scattered notices across towns like Warwith Warwick and Stanthorpe. Entries mention Sunday services at various hours, January dates, and advertising phrases, but many lines are unreadable or misspelled.
A fragmented report notes a shooting involving Raymond Victor fawton and Vera May Stehoe at Pita ray. Authorities state the shooting was accidental while MBNA and Vogt training figures are mentioned. The piece hints at broader tensions in public safety and departmental oversight.
An OCR filled retail list highlights household goods and groceries offered at The Peoples Cash Store, including tablets, soaps, sugars, syrups, coffees, tobaccos, spices, and baking items. The ad mentions varied brands and products with prices and descriptions.
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