Christmas Wishes From Brivine Sisters and Prize Draw
The Brivine Sisters thank patrons and friends for support during the year. The notice lists prize winners in a raffle or sale, including First Prize £590 in Government Bonds to G Guinea Rennes Q B and Second Prize £150 to C Pettiford, with various ticket numbers and addresses. Special Prize went to C Guinea Baridia Rennes Q. The message closes with season’s greetings for Christmas and 1953 from J Duane Secretary.
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Prine
Enborough
G. Guinea
Baraia
Rennes
C. Pettiford
Lansbury Pole
Ashgrove
Aho Throrwell
Parkhill Rd
Kew
Vic
F. Courtney
Drake St. Everton
Prige
C. Guinea
Baridia
Rannes Q
Christmas Road Death Toll Urges Safer Driving
Australian police launch a six day Christmas safety drive to cut road deaths after 26 fatalities last year. They target drink driving speed maniacs and other careless driving while calling on drivers to show courtesy and protect pedestrians and families during holidays.
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Australia
Weather Notes for Queensland Regions Detail District Winds
Weather notes indicate moist air from the Northern rains inland and fresh south east winds along the lower south coast with isolated showers. Peninsula and North Coast see isolated showers with southeast winds. South Coast and southern islands experience variable winds and hot periods. Temperatures recorded at Warwick Post Office show a minimum of 37 and a grass reading of 53.
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Penlamula
Queensland
Peninsula
Carpentaria
Maranoa
Rego
Warwick
Obituary: Mr Robert Lindsay of Myrtle Avenue
The death of Mr Robert Lindsay on November 24 ends a long life of farming in Clifton and Warwick districts. Born in Tyrone Ireland 74 years ago he moved to Australia as a child. Survived by wife three sons Jim Roy Gordon and one daughter Merle plus ten grandchildren Joyce predeceased him. Service at St and burial in Warwick cemetery conducted by Rev Canon Hoag. Probate granted in the will of John McDonnell farmer of 522 Lower Bower Terrace Denebyr near Warwick.
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Robert Lindsay
Myrtle Avenue
Lindsay
Rouskey
County Tyrone
North Ireland
Australis
Clifton
Warwick
Jim
Dalby
Roy
Melbourne
Gordon
Merle
H. Lawrence
Redcliffe
Joyce
St. Mark's Church of England
Canon Hoag
Record Christmas shopping expected by city traders
Traders anticipate a record Christmas shopping season with hints of strong sales in wheat cheques and a booming trade in the city. Stores report brisk business, teachers and students taking vacation shifts, and prices holding steady with last year. Toy and foodstuffs demand rises as retailers stock up for holiday rushes and extended hours for four days before Christmas.
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Toys Ec
Warwick Daily News
Ely
Ipswich
Stanthorpe Shire Council Pushes Shelter Shed Expansion
The Stanthorpe Shire Council at its monthly meeting urged construction of an additional rest area and shelter shed in the shire. Chairman Dr F A Rogers praised the first rest area and noted Howard and Son donated timber while allowing water taps to the MR C. The council will send thanks to Howard and Son. In Brisbane, about 3000 Crown and semi government employees gained long service leave provisions as state awards extended the policy.
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Stanthorpe
F. A. Rogers
Lyra
Howard and Son
Shire Council
Main Roads Commission
M.R.C
Brisbane
D. W. Fraser
Public Service Commissioner
T. ®. Dwyer
Less Farm Labour Debate Stirs Dairy Wage Concerns
A discussion on a 40 hour week for farm workers and dairy wages reveals that reduced farm labour may follow price shifts. Speakers note butter prices, consumer demand, and rising farm machinery costs, with calls for balanced wage policy and investment in equipment. A letter from the retiring Eastern Downs District secretary is mentioned as a formal update.
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Newton
A. C.oehrman
L. Reithmalier
Reithmuller
Eastern Downs
Coun
Devember 1
W. A. Gent
Pinlay
Barber Loses Tools in Warwick Street Burglary
Mr. W. Webb reported a theft at 2 Palmerin Street Warwick where eight scissors four pairs of pre war razors and mid focal glasses were taken from a barber shop. One razor belonged to a Warwick man who was killed in action in France. Webb found the case missing after a 1pm trip to the post office.
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Palmerin Street
Warwick
W. Webb
Webb
France
Holiday Arrangements for City Services Over Christmas
City offices close Christmas Day with limited mail and post delivery. Banks operate only for money orders and mail dispatch. Bakeries, milk vendors, shops, butchers, and garages follow shortened hours through December 24, then reopen after a four day break, with some stations remaining open on Christmas Day.
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Post
Stanthorpe Council Chairman Seeks Public Warmth for Year
Stanthorpe Shire Council closes December meeting with Dr F A Rogers praising staff and councillors. He notes the year’s problems but sees solid effort and discretion benefiting ratepayers. He also thanks the press for reporting meetings and aiding communication with the public.
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Stanthorpe
F. A. Rogers
Wienes
Building Permit Deferred by Stanthorpe Shire Council
Stanthorpe Shire Council defers a building permit for Mr Frome at Maryland Street near Thompson’s. Health Inspector Mr Corlis says Frome must supply builder name and building cost for council approval. Inspector notes plans were not formally rejected despite earlier claims.
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DE. Corliz
Frome
Maryland Street
Writs Issued Against Vice In Australia Case
Writs issued against vice defendants Shan Annand and Sydney Vsine proceed as the case heads to the Supreme Court. Macfarlan notes six witnesses for the defense while police object to demands. Annand seeks to clear his character and the matter remains under legal scrutiny with January court dates and bail considerations.
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Bydnex
Wodgins Shan- Annand
Sydney
Vsine
Sergeance
Macfarlan
Wes
Supreme
Annan
Denton
Reman Annand
Ball
Kevin Suter Admitted After Heart Attack
Personal notice states Kevin Suter, a Warwick businessman, was admitted to Warwick Hospital after a heart attack on Tuesday afternoon. He is the son of J. Connoll and relation to Sydney Hust.
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Kevin Suter
Warwick
Ee Coleg
Hust Sydney, & Sont
J. 3. Connoll
To Rate Power Lines in Stant Shire Area
A note from the Stant Thorpe Shire Council discusses rating power lines in the Stant Shire area. The document outlines considerations for electing power in Ines Nad and other localities within the shire.
Refused Offer for Risdon Bull at Auction
A bidder refused an offer of £300 above price for a Risdon bull, with Dee Macleay noting the buyer’s hesitation. The item concerns heavy weaners and a New South Wales sale. O Sullivan of Pee Macleay is mentioned in relation to the bidding. An apparent article fragment references Santa Ger and an American fears story.
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Er. C. P
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