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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists cryptic phrases like FANCY SIL BROADWAY and ZURE TET BATS alongside dates 1/11 and 7/11, with names Riterie Enos and Mies Zure. The passage reads as an unreadable notice or ad fragment, lacking complete context or actionable details.
London report notes the Pope will deliver a Christmas Eve radio address around 10 am. The service is set for 10 o clock and the message will be carried in the principal language by Swiss radio.
A community gathering by the Young Christian group featured music and poetry with performances by Chive and Thinkers of in commliser Sherk, violin solos by Lippold and company, and a community singing led by Mrs J. Hyslop. Donations for Christmas cheer were acknowledged from several locals, and the event closed with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
The annual Caledonian Women Auli Wok Weld Uh soldiers Club Christmas party featured a long list of attendees and contributors. Highlights included a musical programme with piano duets and solos, and dances such as the Highland Fling. Mrs Thompson chaired, thanking Mrs Huxley and expressing hopes for an active year ahead.
Dalveen district reports a festive afternoon as the CWA branch hosted many children at the local hall. Santa Claus arrived to greetings from Warwick and Cotenvile, while Mrs Grieve led greetings and gifts were distributed to youngsters. The event closed with a community gathering and a night program in the hall.
The article covers the Killarney show preparations including committee roles and entertainment acts, with details on holidays for the show, public booths, and opening by Mr Pult. It also notes the Sunday morning Presbyterian Church service with scripture readings, prize presentations to various Sunday school groups, and a presentation to Mr N. Grayson for his voluntary services.
The Allora shire council discussed the Warhol meeting with frequent references to oversights by L. Wade and others. Discussions covered boundary road repairs, Cunningham flats drainage, and funding allowances for grid construction at Bober Gap plus arid land measures to curb stock wandering.
The Finance report lists balances across accounts including CAHILL trust and electric authority funds, with divisions noting interest and rates. Overseer’s report covers road condition near Zaller’s road, Goombarra road near Morris property, and North Branch road debris cleanup with recommendations adopted. Waste paper collection program approved with staged rollout and collaboration with Mr. Apepet for three months, at 2 per household. Miscellaneous items address culvert and weed control efforts, with further reports requested on Geomurra district roads.
The Maryvale social club held its annual Christmas dance with a festive sale and toy distribution. Santa visited, with children enjoying a night of games and treats. Prizes included a chocolate wall won by Abe Dan Aukinwa and a Monte Carlo wreath worn by Mrs A Waight. Donations supported the event totaling £3.
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