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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1952
Page
2
In a 54 to 5 vote with Nationalist China abstaining the democratic world showed unity on India’s Korean peace plan. The result forces Communist China to respond to world opinion and could herald a new era of peace among nations, amid the ongoing Korea conflict begun June 25, 1950.
Brisbane reports limited rainfall in the past 24 hours with light falls on the Far North Coast and Peninsula. Walsh scored 24 points on the Peninsula, inland rain not expected until moisture rises in the interior. Forecast calls for generally fine weather with isolated coastal showers and thunderstorms in the far north.
Fragmented forecast notes indicate isolated light showers on the South Coast fringe and isolated thunderstorms on the Far North Coast and Peninsula. Winds are mainly south east to easterly, with references to Warwick temperatures and December 9 1952 readings, though details are incomplete.
After a week of hot weather, cooler air brought relief with maximum temperatures around 81 degrees for Monday and yesterday. Winds shifted from gusty to easterly, easing conditions and reducing heat effects.
Townsville reports a warrant for the arrest of the ship Josey issued to the Deputy Marshall. The writ arises from a claim by Alexander Liam for 360 pounds for work and labour aboard the ship as master. Arrangements were made yesterday afternoon to arrest the vessel in the prescribed manner.
A special meeting is opened to discuss merging Warwick branch work into the Sister Foundation Australasian 23, formed in Minneapolis. Mr N Connal presides as Mrs H Sterne attends, a new face to be elected, to be announced later. Mrs Naughton reports Sister Kenny’s death to the Lions.
The ON GUARD column notes a combined executive and general meeting scheduled for Monday in December, with several members in attendance. Baseball and softball talk reveals poor reception at Warwick, with coaching of youths and new bats from the Queensland Anecdote at a dance. A weekly quiz is planned, and pension guidance covers pension payments via bank transfer and eligibility for service pensions with means tests.
A devotional note quotes Proverbs 28:15 about the danger of covering sin. It urges sincere honesty, turning from wrong, and confessing and forsaking sins to receive mercy. The reflection links moral integrity with spiritual guidance and mercy from God.
A mosaic of Berlin and London scenes unfolds with adults in Senoot returning to modern Hebrew lessons, a Yogi Rao in London claiming global influence, and reflections on economic balance in America. A Paris tale of a thief named Dellspina details a canton of burglaries, while a Darwin report notes a buffalo meat fed wild pig industry starting in the buffalo country, with 20 live wild pigs shipped to Darwin and valued at about £10 each.
Reuters reports that Foreign Legion troops arrived in Casablanca to restore order following savage rioting that left over 50 dead and many wounded. The unrest followed the Tunis murder of union leader Ferhat Hached, with mobs assaulting police and troops and killing Europeans before 400 legionnaires landed amid a tense lull in the city of half a million.
Senior Sergeant Cooper announced new traffic authorisations issued by the District Superintendent of Traffic. Angle parking begins along Wood Street toward Palmerin and is extended on Palmerin Street from Albert to Wood. Signs will regulate traffic near the church and funeral services at St Ss Church to reduce congestion and double parking.
The Clifton district mourns Stephen who arrived in Australia in 1910 with his wife and eight children. Survived by four sons Michael North Queensland Joan New Zealand Thomas Clifton and Stephen Victoria Hotel South Shrabane. The funeral was at Toowoomba cemetery with Monsignor Kenna officiating at St John’s Church graveside.
Francis warned the world situation was serious and a cold war could erupt into a hot war. He noted formidable communist forces and Australia’s need to keep forces ready for emergency. He urged Britain and Commonwealth allies to deter war and strengthen defence, citing insufficient recruits for officer training.
BRISBANE A Commonwealth Savings Bank student published in the Education Office Gazette Ten years that school children deposited 2100 961 during the year taught school savings in November an increase over the previous year A record number of 17 941 new accounts were opened At June 30 125 859 accounts
Inspector Bischof testified from Brisbane that a 45 calibre pistol connected to McCowan's skull injuries matched markings and a magazine bottom plate. He reported blood and hair matches and Halliday's admissions under questioning. The hearing was adjourned to continue.
Townspeople of Acland begin returning to normal life amid debris from last Saturday's tornado. Repairs have started, meat returns to stores, and a galvanised iron relief request is underway with officials en route to Newcastle. Riowalie Shire Council may donate £100 to £1 for a relief fund pending Local Government approval.
In Brisbane the commission heard cases involving five hotels with discussions on accommodation adequacy for the locality. The secretary and officials noted adjournments as owners pledged undertakings to extend services and improve facilities at the affected properties.
London reports Major Charles Cyril Turner, a pioneer British aviator, has died. The obituary notes his wartime service and mentions his prominence in aviation history.
Record price for a line of bullocks was quoted as they prepared to arrive at Challentiation in excellent order.
Fite Wenham, age 11, of Pine, suffers an eye injury in an incident reported by local authorities. Authorities provide initial details and safety guidance as investigations continue.
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