29 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Warwick Examiner And Times
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
1
A fragmentary report from Rome Street markets shows prices for hogs, fruit, and staples in unclear figures. Odd spellings and garbled units suggest a late era listing of per bushel and per cwt items like pears maize and sugar with erratic commas and phrasing.
Crowds flocked to a village fair at Paddy's Market raising funds through stalls, dances, and donations. Tables hosted by local ladies saw strong sales of goods while Min Doherty provided catering. total takings reached £16 10s. event highlighted by Mr S. H. Johnstone and community support despite criticism of buyers' purchasing power.
Koval Wanervo won the Valley Handicap mile at Mounee Valley reens with Bardol second and Arrington third. Adelaide meeting saw Plenty win the July Handicap and Pmrntov take the Juvenile Handicap. A Lucky totalisator win at Nicraliv, New Foalant, drew £50 on Lilly at 60 to 1. QT C Red Cr eats meeting reports big pools and dividends. A rugby match between Rovers and Christian Brothers ended with a Brothers victory and season standings listed for several clubs.
A reader in Maryborough advocates uniting dairy firms in the Wide Bay and Burnett district under one cooperative model. He cites reduced costs, streamlined governance, and better purchasing power, predicting lower prices and higher farmer profits if competitors merge and standardise operations. The letter references Mr. Dean’s figures and argues amalgamation could cut director numbers, cut office costs, and boost overall revenue while expanding farmer access to inputs at lower prices.
The Red Cross fundraiser at St. Mary’s features a large donations total, auctions, raffles, and a hall decorated by volunteers. Contributions from individuals and businesses pushed the day’s takings to about £1285 with further prizes and a tea sale adding around £110. A Mary’s dance and raffles yielded additional receipts. final notes praise volunteers and list substantial cash gifts and in kind donations from many local names.
A London Chamber of Commerce session emphasized strengthening imperial trade routes to ensure cheap raw materials for Dominions and affordable manufactured goods for world markets. The talk touched on postwar aims, strategic communications, and cautioned against protectionist blocks that could hinder recovery.
Local notes report amid social chatter from Warwick including visitors and returnees to Melbourne Aria era events. A charity raffle at St Marys and a Warwick Tennis Club tournament draw strong turnout, with Wheatcroft Addison duo winning in a close final and praised by speakers. Butter shortages and store limits prompt government response and price observations as delivery chains strain households.
Red Cross at Omengimm raises funds to £106 16s Ad. Kingarey votes to keep Thursday as weekly half holiday. Thieves force entry to a storeroom at Melhourte, escaping with whisky gem and schnapps valued at £110. Bundaberg reports dead salt in upper Burnett and Kelay River regions amid cold conditions.
Fragmented report describes acts and exhibits at a fair with mentions of a photographer, unusual thankful sentiments, and a World War I era tone. It notes naval or military references, labor concerns, and warnings amid a period of global conflict. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate public entertainment intertwined with wartime and economic notes.
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