Family thanks following loss of son John Healy
Mr and Mrs J Healy and Marie Wish express heartfelt gratitude to Doctor Sister Wilson Matron Elsters and Nurses of Harwite Warn Warwick the MEisters of Mercy and to Captain Clarke for kindness shown during John’s illness and after his death. They also thank relatives neighbours and friends for messages sympathy flowers letters telegrams and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Healy
Marie
Wilson
Harwite
Warwick
Mercy
John
Clarke
Freestone CWA Christmas Party in Warwick City
Freestone CWA Christa mas party planned for Wednesday December 17 at 7 pm. Santa Claus arrives at 8:30 pm. Adults 3 shillings, children free. Dance in Sandy Creek with Sweener's Orchestra. Bus leaves P.O. at 8 pm. Hon. Sec. F Berge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Fosimnew
Santa Claus
Warwick City
Sandy Creek
Sweener
P.O
F. Berge
Read and See Always in Warwick and Stanthorpe
Fragmentary notice references LWAYS See REID to Read and See Always with names Warwick and Stanthorpe. No clear event or action provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Warwick
Stan
Thorpe
Economic blueprint from Commonwealth conference pursues sterling solvency
Delegates at the London Commonwealth Economic Conference return with a plan to boost trade and solvency of the sterling area. It calls for removing import barriers, exporting more, and revisiting tariffs while aiming for free convertibility in stages with some dollar backing. Aimed at uniting the dollar and sterling worlds to resist Communist expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sterling
United States
Commonwealth
Rainfall Totals Across Penturin Highlands Report
Weather notes show heavy rainfall in penturin highlands over 43 hours to 9 am yesterday with top falls at Taily 319 points Wando Vale 200 Townsville 116 Torrens Creek 188 and Clarke River 162. Scattered falls extended into the central interior where Twin Hills registered points amid continuing rains and widespread moisture over the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penturin Highlands
Taily
Wando Vale
Townsville
Torrens Creek
Clarke River
Forecast of scattered showers and inland storms
A blotchy forecast notes scattered steemsex inland with showers and isolated thunderstorms. Strong sub tropical winds shift northeast inland, with hot conditions and north east to northerly breezes across Downs Maranoa Warrega areas.
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Downs
Maranoa Eee
Wat
Rego
Soler
Warrega
December Frost at Clintonvale
Temperatures recorded at the Warwick Post Office on Monday December 15 1952 note December Frost at Clintonvale and a year’s freak weather. The brief mentions frost affecting vines and sweet potato vines with tomato plants spared and maize leaf tips whitened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Clinton
Calin Located Off Swicay After 36 Days Missing
The MV Calin, missing for 30 days with five native women and two men, was found off Swicay near Madang. One woman died during the ordeal. survivors were hospitalized. The ship had drifted from near Rabaul, New Britain. The skipper was ashore when the incident began. A large search effort covered New Britain and Bougainville.
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Port Moresby
Calin
Swicay
Madang
Rabaul
New Britain
Callies
Ae Chinose
Rahal
Duke of Youle Toland
Aban
Wecome
Tad
Bougainville
Transport minister halts permits for own camping gear
The Minister for Transport Mr. J. Duggan told reporters he has instructed the Commissioner for Transport to suspend the issue of permits for the conveyance of own camping equipment to Toowoomba. No further steps will be taken at this time.
Christmas Shopping Hours in Warwick Updated
Shops in Warwick will open at 6 15 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. on the two days before Christmas, with normal hours otherwise. The Traders Association and the Queensland Shop Assistants Union plan a four day Christmas break for staff, and the agreement may affect Thursday and Friday holiday plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Traders' Association
Queensland Shop Assistants’ Union of Employers
Health report highlights tuberculosis cases and waste concerns
The Medical Officer of Health tabled Warwick city health figures noting three notified pulmonary tuberculosis cases and one bacillary dysentery case in the year to June 30, 1952, with measles and influenza as recent epidemics. Garbage dumping and the tip were criticized, while water treatment and sewer work were praised as the city remains among Australia’s healthier districts. The deputy mayor called the dump issue enlightening and urged action on exemptions for building materials and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho
Warwick
Council Esteria
Tran
cheUesev
Ily
Australia
J. Portiey
Esteemed Warwick teacher Mr Williams dies at 78
The Warwick community mourns the death of Mr William Williams aged 78. A longtime commercial teacher at Warwick Technical College and High School, he shaped hundreds of students and later served as alderman. Born in London, he arrived in Australia in 1880 and built a storied career in education and public service.
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Warwick High School and Technical College
Dai
L. B. Eastwell
Guy Street
Wiliams
Technical College
Puilt
Williams
Wilams
Warwick
Students’ Association
Willams
Warwick and District
T. Garland
London
Queen's College
Taunton
Australia
Raiway
Townsville
Herberton
Warwick Technical College
Wna
F. J. Harvard
Technical College, and Mr. Williams
Independent Citizens’ Party
Ald
J. Allman
A. T. McCahon
R. G. Berthelsen
Ald. "T Braithwaite
Red Cri Women's Association
The
Benevolent Society
School of Arts
Willians
Andrew’. Presbyterian Church
Warwick Club
St. Andrew's
Mt Thompson
Portley declares candidacy for Warwick mayor
Alderman E J Portley announced at the Warwick City Council that he will run for mayor. He thanked fellow aldermen and staff, saying the council must continue coordinated work to advance water, sewer, roads, and public safety while maintaining Warwick’s good reputation.
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E. J. Portley
Warwick City Goanel
Ald
Portley
Spelen
Saids
Paul
Ely
Id. Portley
Warwick
Leas
Hhe
Main Ming
Warwicks
Remanded on Car Stealing Charge In Queensland Court
Bonila Nell of Melbourne appeared in Stanthorpe Court charged with stealing a Singer sedan valued at £1400 on November 23, 1952 at Herron Creek NS.W. Police traced the car near Dalveen and Warwick after a sighting in New South, with Nell arrested at a Dalveen garage. He claimed the car as his mother's and produced fake ownership papers. He was remanded to custody for further proceedings.
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Stanthorpe
Betty
Bonila Nell
Abourer
Melbourne
Kew Wee Court
Herron's Creek
Ns.w
Singer
Buda
Thompson Newsal
Dalveen
New South
Warwick
J.ie Kenna
Nell
Tenterfield
Tate
Brisbane
Gym
Longreazh
Binthall
Bell Fe
Lane Motors
Lane
Sydney
Stanley
Aucivor Jfond
Ned
Ed Maddon
Kew
Polio Case Reported in Country A District
A polio case was admitted this week at Warwick Base Hospital. The patient is a young woman from Clintonvale, reportedly scarred, with one child, and her condition follows a prior family death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Base
Chile
Clintonvale
Modern New Military Camp at Enoggera
The new Enoggera camp cost about half a million pounds to house around 10 million First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment personnel returning from Korea in March or April. Army Minister Francis said the Korean battalion would be the first infantry unit stationed in Queensland, to be relieved after 12 months by the Second Battalion now preparing for Korea. The Third Battalion remains in Korea, with the First Battalion comprising five officers and 187 Queenslanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bris Sang
Susuraia
Era
Royal Australian Regiment
Korea
Francis
Queensland
Rise in Hayman Island Visitors at Barrier Reef Hotel
Barrier Reef Ltd chairman Mr. R. M. Ansett told Brisbane shareholders the Hayman Island Hotel posted strong growth as tariff cuts spurred demand. August figures show guests rising from 1335 in 1959 to 3338 in 1952 and overall occupancy up sharply since 1950, with bookings extending into January 1954.
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Hisbane
Hayman Island
Barrier Reefs
Shooting Parties Target Flying Fox Camps Near Amiens
Brisbane reports Stanthorpe organizing shooting parties to attack large fox camps around Amiens Best. The plan aims to drive foxes from orchards by mass shooting, though officials acknowledge the method may fail. organizers expect a Sunday meeting to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying Fox Camp
Brisbane
Stanthorpe
Amiens
Best
Dis
Come
Ne Wal
Police Probe Rail Material Theft Across Regions
Police probe theft of railway materials blamed on long running losses at Duckinbar Railway Supply Centre. Materials bearing Government stamps removed from several premises in Biloela township. Investigations continue with attention from townsfolk as Railway Department external controls reviewed. Authorities seek full report from Railway Commissioner Moriasty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckinbar
Biloela
Ion
E Railway Department
Este
Mr Duggan
Mr. Moriasty
Brisbane
Duggan
Qtr
Smith
Trial on Unlawful Wounding Charge Set for March
In Davidson court a defendant pleads out to a charge of unlawful wounding involving Mrs Savage an aboriginal witness. The case refers to a shotgun incident with pellets embedded in her wrist and head, the defendant held for trial in March under Mr Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Davidson
Savage
Allience
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