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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1952
Page
1
Brisbane reports a 40 percent rise in primary pupil numbers since 1943 with secondary enrolments growing from 4,870 to nearly 7,000. The State Education Director General notes teacher shortages, many married women willing to teach at home, and government steps to raise entrance age and increase student teacher allowances to attract staff.
CANBERRA Mr Menzies, in his first major statement since London, urged Australia to earn and save more to build domestic strength. He argued expanding primary industries boosts exports and reduces imports, strengthening dollar reserves and pound convertibility while backing world trade. He stressed three long term principles: inflation control with flexible credit, investment to balance payments via export industries, and development prioritizing productive works. He warned against cutting manufacturing or lowering living standards and noted each Commonwealth country would decide its own development needs.
The People reports rising conflict between the Queen and Court officials as they clash over modernising royal life. It notes delays to engagements and preparations ahead of the June coronation, with officials planning events months or years in advance. The piece highlights burdens on the Queen and a pomp-filled atmosphere surrounding Westminster Abbey.
A fe 100 yards from the beach rescuers on skis and surf boards saved 29 people. Lifesavers aided by belt men helped in the rescue and 14 were brought ashore by a hurt boat.
A 13-year-old Sydney youth, Reginal Blackwell of Redfern, was trapped on a 250 ft cliff at Echo Point Katoomba amid mist while his father waited below. Rescue teams and bushmen planned a dawn ascent. In Korea, UN raiders and Chinese forces clashed on the western front with reported kills and wounds in multiple patrol actions near Bunker Hin to The Hook and near Kumsong.
In four months since restrictions were eased, £650,000 was spent on building and alterations on the South Coast, compared with £130,000 in the same period last year. The figure highlights a sharp rise in construction activity and investment in the region.
Warwick native Mr James Joseph O Callaghan, retired postal inspector in Townsville since 1945, died yesterday aged. A Warwick and Queensland native, he served in the Postal Department at Warwick Bundaberg Brisbane Mutlaburra Hughesiden and Townsville.
London reports that Prime Minister Churchill and President elect Eisenhower will test any Moscow overtures for a big three meeting. Stalin supported envoy talks, while Western diplomats warn a premature summit could signal weakness and hurt rearmament bargaining power. The plan includes Churchill's March visit and talks with Eisenhower after inauguration.
An 86 year old widow, Mrs Mina Minnett, was killed at Hopetoun House Randwick a former Governor General home. Police believe an intruder robbed and brutally attacked her as residents were out. Detectives and forensic teams examined the scene while relatives mourned.
Shirley Butler a two year old girl from Waverton North Sydney was found murdered on a vacant allotment near her home after a night at Luna Park Milson's Point. Police hunt a strong man with big hands seen with bruises on her throat. Investigators say no clue yet and remain at a dead end.
NSW report details a deadly holiday period with two drowning deaths and a fatal motorcycle crash. Names include Lawrie Grima and Garnet George McGuire, with incidents at Wentworthville and Campsie. A Dubbo truck overturns injuring a wife and others. The Narrabeen and Curl Curl lagoons claim two more young victims. A Davis Cup note and a Camberwell chase conclude this fragmentary scene yet reflect a perilous coast holiday period.
President Truman disclosed that his Korea decision was his most crucial act and that he would do it again. He defended the choice as essential to the free world and said he gathered the best information and minds before issuing the directive. He noted historians may judge him, but insisted public belief supported his action at the time. A separate incident described a car crash near a fence with occupants detained at gunpoint, but no injuries occurred.
Leyburn police report a drowning near the river shore involving a 10 to 14 year old child while attempting to rescue a sister. The injured survivor, a younger sibling, was playing near the water when the incident occurred. Authorities say the siblings were part of a large family with four sisters. the parents were reportedly away at the time.
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