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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1952
Page
2
Relatives and friends of Mrs Catherine Benz of Oak Avenue Warwick are invited to attend her funeral leaving John Hislop and Sons Funeral Parlour at 1 p.m. for Mt Thompson Crematorium. John Hislop and Sons, Brisbane, funeral directors.
Photographer Axel Poignant reports Arnhem Land aborigines adopting white ways as soldiers and airmen were stationed nearby. Canned food replaces witchetty grubs and a vanishing tribal life raises questions of welfare and integration. The piece calls for responsible leaders to welcome and train they to self sufficiency in the economy.
A shed behind Ahern's butcher shop on King Street was saved from total loss by Warwick Fire Brigade led by Fire Chief C C Beaumont after a 10 15 pm alarm. The blaze, possibly started by a cigarette butt near a theatre, burned 60 bags of salt and caused ceiling and rafter damage in a 15 by 20 ft shed, with estimated damage about £50.
In the Tweed district four people were injured in two crashes over the weekend. William Henry Bullock and Loma Besse Bullock, both from Tumbulgum, suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries after a collision with a parked car on the Pacific Highway near Tumbulgum and were moved to Brisbane General Hospital after initial treatment in Murwillumbah. In Oak Avenue a sports car left the road, injuring Kenneth Alfred Sadler and Herbert Deavon, with Sadler sustaining facial and jaw injuries and Deavon suffering chest and head wounds. police suggest Sadler may have fallen asleep and found no skid marks.
Weather outlook for Queensland calls for warm to hot and sultry conditions with mainly fine skies. Late afternoon or evening showers and local thunderstorms loom across most districts with strong squalls and possible heavy falls. Coastal winds from the southeast, inland winds northerly.
The Federal Treasurer and deputy Prime Minister Sir Arthur Fadden visited Warwick for the Caledonian Society luncheon and a day of meetings with constituents. He learned two Ingham friends were in town and discovered their daughter owned the Australian Hotel where he had lived in Ingham. A later Highland Gathering in Stanthorpe preceded his Brisbane return and Canberra trip to meet Prime Minister Menzies. Professor J F Gifford voiced support for Fadden’s financial policy.
A large influx of travelers through Stanthorpe over the May break kept cafes and stations busy. Two minor accidents were treated by Stanthorpe ambulance. Mrs. Cameron of Brisbane suffered burns and was treated then discharged. Mrs. Floud of Rockhampton received lacerations when a cas door flew open and she fell on the roadway.
Warwick hosts a New Year’s Eve carnival with amateur hour the main draw for music lovers. Penny votes determine the winner as entries fill early. Interested participants contact Mrs. Les Staunton in East Warwick for details, as entry numbers are limited.
St Andrews Band wins outright the Dewar Cup for the third year running at Warwick Caledonian Society’s 80th gathering. In A grade they beat Mt Isaac Pipe Band by 31 points, earning the right to retain the Dewar Cup donated by the late Capt. P M Dewar of Perth.
Sydney Thistle Pipe Band won the A Grade contest at Stanthorpe’s Highland Gathering, beating Mt Isa by five and a quarter points. Kane Caledonians took B Grade, with Warwick Thistle second and Tenterfield Pipe Band third. The event featured a march through Maryland Street, a flag-raising, and remarks by Chieftain W McGaw, with guests including Sir Arthur Fadden and professors from Queensland University.
Denis Martin English a 77 year old Warwick resident died after a car crash at Wood and Palmerin Streets. He owned a large property College Green at Walgett and retired to Warwick six months ago. Survived by his widow and three sons all of Walgett. Funeral held yesterday from St Marys Church to Warwick Cemetery.
A chaotic smash and grab at a Goondiwindi store early yesterday claims theft of valuables including watches and jewellery. Police cited the incident as a brazen theft with several items taken from the Homie and store, with details still emerging.
BRISBANE detectives hunt two men after a brutal assault near a park. Mrs. Haack was found bleeding and semi conscious with facial cuts and a possible bottle injury. two soldiers saw the fugitives escape toward Roma Street railway yard. She gave a description to police and was taken to hospital.
Hundreds of parents saw off Queensland scouts who left in two special trains to attend the Pacific jamboree opening today near Sydney.
A vintage ad extols resistance to rheumatism with bold claims and a red toned design for Krusc Day. It promotes a product or remedy with emphatic language aimed at convincing readers to buy. The exact product name appears stylized as Krusc and the tone targets skepticism about rheumatism.
Repair work near Duchess Section disrupted two hours of activity as crews address problems at the ME line. Local officials reported limited travel delays and urged caution for motorists in surrounding districts.
Warwick Daily News reports new stock of pocket diaries with date refills available for buyers. Local shops advertise assorted styles and sizes suitable for quick planning and daily scheduling through the year.
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