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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1952
Page
1
A fierce storm in Blackall Central Queensland wrecked four houses and unroofed about 40, with a 60 mile an hour wind and heavy hail. The Barcoo Independent office was damaged as the town went dark and power workers raced to restore electricity to Blackall Hospital.
Fragmented report notes extremist violence in Nyeri with Kikuyu communities attacked and women harmed. Police encountered Mau Mau activity at Nyeri Reserve as security forces report casualties and property damage.
In Brisbane a case involves an 11 year old man and Pamela Armstrong and her daughter Pamela. authorities report a fatal incident with a fractured skull and unclear motives.Further details remain undisclosed as investigators pursue charges.
Brisbane reports a proposed national plan to finance young home buyers. The plan would assist homeless couples to buy homes with deposits, banks, insurers, and building societies as lenders, with government guarantees for the balance. A government valuer would assess property value and a principle mu must be applied to the home buying position. If a man has £200 or £300 deposit, he could buy a house.
Brisbane reports a race to avert power shortages as workers at Guy Electric Light Co race to install four 20,000 hp turbo generators at Gibson Ty and Abermain near Ipswich. Two machines are ready, with the 10,000 hp auxiliary unit expected to begin commissioning early in the new year.
The Mt Isa Pipe Band laid a wreath at the Warwick Cenotaph in Leslie Park yesterday morning. Treasurer Mr A McGregor laid the wreath and the band played The Lament as he stepped back. Warwick Sub-Branch president Mr R Cumming represented RSSAILA, Ald E L Diery represented the City Council, and Mr B T De Conlay the Caledonian Society.
Report suggests March 28 as the probable date for the next state election with campaigning favored during the wet season. Government pressure mounts to poll near the New South Wales schedule, as federal unpopularity may sway the outcome. Queensland Labour plans brief tours but proceeds with pre election efforts.
In Sydney yesterday at Manly Beach eight lifelines were used to save 48 people. The first rescue saved 12, the second 20, and the third six. An 18 year old girl was found unconscious among surfers and revived. Nine people, including seven children, were saved at other beaches with six children pulled out at Cronulla. A seven year old boy at North Cronulla was saved from a rubber board. An 18 year old youth at Manly pool was treated at Manly Hospital for immersion and shock.
Victor Thomas Dollery ends a nearly half century in the Queensland Railway Department with nine years as chief station master at Toowoomba. The Dollery family has long served rails in Queensland, including his father Thomas with 49 years and a brother at Corinda.
St Andrew's Ex-Servicemen's Pipe Band Brisbane won the A grade pipe band contest at Warwick Caledonian Society's 80th annual gathering. Drum Major Roderick Chu dropped his mace but the band pressed on, scoring 401 of 445. Mt. St Andrew's finished ahead. heat affected attendance and takings. B grade results listed with several bands. judges named. A female bass drummer Norma Vichie and other women noted in the Stanthorpe band.
Incomplete fragment describes a rift over a heather specimen presented by Mr De Conley on behalf of an organization. The note hints at sentiments motivating the gesture but lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes. The readable portion preserves a historical card style without actionable facts.
The event featured Blakey on pipes for about six months while judges praised the dancers led by Mr T King. Young competitors Rodney Nation and Bruce McAltnotjo showcased male dancing in multiple traditional Scottish styles, with Mrs J McLellan and Mrs J McLellan judging. The day ended with a massed band march around the arena, a fitting finale to a bonny day.
About 150 members attended the Warwick Caledonian Society official luncheon. Deputy Prime Minister Sir Arthur Fadden delivered the main toast The Queen. Mr. B De Contagale read names of members who had died during the year. Pipe Major John McLelland played The Lament. De Contagale paid tribute to the late Mayor.
South Africa’s bowlers Tayfield and Mansell spearheaded a strong attack to dismiss Australia for 243 as openers Morris and McDonald gave a solid 84-run start. Batting highlights came from McDermid and Miller, with Hassett and Hale offering stubborn resistance before the end of the day.
A string of holiday fatalities in New South Wales and Queensland claims multiple lives. Two women died in separate incidents near Sydney as authorities report seven deaths and eight injuries on New South Wales roads since Christmas Eve. In Bathurst district a three month old baby and a man were killed in separate accidents. Sir Arthur commends the Scotch Society’s 60 years of existence and its role in keeping Scottish traditions alive.
London Reuters reports Australian journalist Robert Dunstan had Christmas dinner in Pordenone Italy with an Italian soldier wounded at Tobruk nearly 13 years ago. Dunstan recalled the wartime memory and spoke of Constantine being his greatest greeting last night.
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