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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1941
Page
4
In Brisbane the Granite Belt loaded 1120 tons in the first two weeks of the present season, with 876 tons in the first week and 351 tons in a matching week last year. The Railway Department notes a substantial rise in fruit and vegetable shipments, marking notable growth over the 1040-41 season.
A new Western Division of the Queensland Country Party led by Alan J. Campbell aims to unite primary producers across the state. The group pledges strong backing for country interests, promoting the slogan The Way for the Bounty People, and seeks divisions statewide to ensure farming voices shape policy.
The Queensland Country Party president Mr J Leahy spoke in Warwick about war reaching the Pacific. He said the central executive believed total mobilisation of all resources was needed from outbreak in Europe and warned future Australian governments may require arming civilians to resist an invasion.
The new manual postage charge leads to the stamp slot machine at Warwick Post Office being temporarily out of action. Public use has benefited from the machine, especially loafers, and plans for a second machine to supply halfpenny stamps are under arrangement to allow both units to operate.
A vintage style notice invites readers to shop Appel Bros for Christmas gifts and postable items. It highlights affordable prices and quick packing for postal delivery from the abundance of goods in stock.
A devotional note quotes Isaiah 41 10 encouraging readers to ask for help from God and wait for His answer. It emphasizes fearlessness and divine support through God’s strength, aid, and upholdment.
The Federal Cabinet limits Commonwealth liability to 1,000,000 pounds for 1942 apple and pear crop acquisitions, down from 1,600,000 last year, amid surplus exports closures. Growers argue for retaining existing selling organisations and targeted acquisition, while advocating drying canning and juice options to absorb surplus and support war needs.
Warwick City Council weighed day labour against contract work for a 23000 loan funded project to extend water mains serving the sewerage system. The council agreed the consulting engineer would call tenders and then decide whether to proceed by contract or day labour based on cost and plant needs.
Warwick City Council, after consulting engineers John Wilson Scott and Furphy, rejects a requested extension from September 22 to December 31 for the Albion Quarrying Co. Pty. Ltd. They advise liquidated damages at £20 per week may apply once final completion occurs.
Disillusioned writer urges the Manpower Committee and military experts to explain why Warwick is deemed unsuitable for war work and a military camp. Questions stress Warwick’s water, electricity, gas, central transport access, climate, and past views on camp suitability, calling for early public clarification.
A guest vanishes from a hotel room after his son last saw him there the previous night. The criminologist opens a baffling case as Cedric Readings unveils the story Room 313 in a serial starting Friday.
Rev. Harold Hawkins addressed Warwick Rotary Club urging Australians to mirror the self sacrifice of Tobruk troops. He contrasted their 8 month desert endurance with domestic indifference, praised Red Cross and Comforts Fund work, and recalled Britons during the blitz as an example of collective resolve.
The Warwick V D C Company formed 15 months ago calls for suitable men to serve as stretcher bearers guides and infantry. Training occurs every Wednesday at 7 30 pm with a forthcoming exercise day featuring guest units from Stanthorpe Allora and Karooro. Future plans include weapon training with Bren and Tommy guns and recruitment at the Drill Hall.
The Queensland Country Party will continue to function as an independent organization, declared President Mr. J. Leahy who visited Warwick yesterday. He said organization was progressing across the State with the Entry Party particularly strong in the south eastern division and that it would keep operating in the Darling Downs division.
A German man was remanded after admitting a false British subject declaration on an attestation form. He faced up to twelve months in prison or a £20 fine, or six months with a fine, as military and police considered the public interest and potential enemy alien disclosures. The court noted authorities sought to withhold certain facts. The defendant claimed he wished to fight against the Navy to avenge relatives held in a German camp.
Ambulance committee met at the Wick Centre board room Monday night with Bere bary chairman Eric G aries presiding. Attending were Mesa A P Jutsum J Fier DA Connolly and T J Webb with G Le anc as secretary. Audit report praised books and accounts as well kept with all allowed. Financial statement lists receipts from Sul £4 10 shillings Solabyces Tape Co £5 31 shillings and others. Superintendent attended and presented monthly accident reports total cases 87 with 1 car travelled and 23 sat for the first aid examination by Dr eS Oakeley. The meeting extended New Year greetings and adjourned.
Mr W Kinane manager of Wistwice Broadcasting leaves Etwick on January 16 to rejoin the Mercantile Marine as war service. He previously worked in Melbourne before merchant service. Mr Jelante Tones at Station 4WK in Goulburn N.S.W. will arrive in Warwick early in the New Year.
In Brisbane police court six men faced charges over hijacking 72 gallons of petrol from a waterfront depot. William H. Hardman Richards Carroll Olaf Norman Eric T. Hall Edgar Perram Gordon Hamwood wheeled 4 gallon drums aboard. The crew, including Perram who relieved Hardman, were linked to a depot and fleet operations. They were fined with restitution ordered and potential jail time if unpaid.
Readable lines note a community gathering today in the WA area. Activities include church events at Bow Church and an afternoon session at McQuade's Hall with Boesch nium Town in O pam and local schools participating.
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