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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
6
Brisbane reports Australia’s first Viscount turbo jet airliners to be named by the public. Australia’s airline TAA announced a call for distinctive names or titles for the new Viscounts to feature on routes.
Fragmentary directory note reads The following am te gee ey 345 pm with unclear context. No identifiable names, places, dates, or actions are readable.
The Warwick OCWA branch held a presidential at home gathering at Mrs H Stertie's residence with over 200 members and friends attending. Official guests included Mrs Ackinon and other division presidents. officers Maloney Sudolph J F Smith and D Hooper assisted. Music by Mrs G Dunne and a solo by Mrs J Mauch added to the festive mood.
The C W A Christmas Tree at Mt Colliery pleased children after Santa delivered gifts. Members previously decorated the tree and hosted a cheerful supper with sandwiches and cakes for the youngsters.
The Killarney PPA held its final meeting of the year with devotional hour and business followed by a discussion onSport and Recreation for Christian youths. Rev W R Cowan hosted a Christmas party to farewell two members bound for New South Wales. Dorothy Grayson and Doug Sutherland were honored guests as a buffet supper and carol singing closed the evening.
Maria Rettn ruth, believed to be Germany's oldest woman, celebrated her 105th birthday in the village of Boos. The centenarian, born in the area, remains in good health as local residents mark the milestone with pride.
Fashions imitate coronation motifs in UK hats headed for Sydney in the New Year. Crown and tiara like pillbox shapes, bright embroideries, and metallic threads feature satin straws and jewel tones. The designs favor short, unswept hairdos and velvet curves, with artificial floral stoles and Queen Anne velvet peaks.
Mr and Mrs King and family vacation camping near Tluka Grafton with relatives in Brisbane Sydney and Maroochydore. Many households including the Browns Keogh and Roach plan extended holidays, visiting Sydney Mudgee Southport Maroochydore Kingaroy Evans and King families as Christmas time guests.
Cromker and Mr and Mrs Lome Schwenke spent Christmas with their son and daughter in law. Mrs Cecil Schwenke joined them in Texas for the festive holidays. Other households mentioned include Mrs Coopes and Teowoomt.
A vintage beauty note advises ultra sheer stockings and fragile sandals to spotlight feet. It recommends soaking, pumice to remove rough spots, pushing back cuticles, trimming nails straight, smoothing edges, matching polish to fingers, cotton between toes, and a leg and toe massage with cream followed by talcum powder for lasting freshness.
Hairdressers in England expect an uptick in elaborate styles for the Coronation. Riche models reportedly among the most ornate since 1337 with scarlet and velvet finishes, white ermine trimming, and floral baskets of straw and roses topping striking coiffures.
A dated guide to easy New Year's Eve buffet foods. Recipes include croutons and cheese biscuits, liverwurst savories, beef rollups, a cheese tray, puffed cheese fingers, and various fillings. Emphasizes prep ahead, chilling, and serving on picks with light, savory accompaniments.
In Adelaide, Rose mary Anderson, ten, and her brother John, seven, were found dead yesterday in the Torrens River at Tortensville. They drowned in fourteen feet of water after Rosemary tried to rescue John who went out of his depth. Their father, unable to swim, arrived too late as both children disappeared.
Tannymorel hosts include Mrs E Williams and two children from Brisbane visiting Mr and Mrs 8 Boxer at Christmas. Alf Varroc and granddaughter Fam Smith from Melbourne stay three weeks with Mr and Mrs G Wilson. Wilsons from Sydney travel to spend a fortnight at Tannymore with Miss M Wood from Sydney holidaying there. Master Des Robinson from Woodenbong visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Tart during school break.
The Texas Hospital Auxiliary held a monthly meeting in the C W A Rooms with G Hart as chairman and W Compagnoni treasurer. Attendees included M Lawley secretary and Mesdames Canham Boremark Stanger Grayson plus Messrs Grayson Purvis Rush Jeal Flemming and Dr Stanger. Accounts were approved, the official statement read and adopted, and a motion set to hold a public meeting to discuss obtaining an ambulance for the Texas area with date to be fixed by Mr Fart and aligned with a visit to its centre by Mr Cash.
A cluttered OCR page lists Cresswell's Used Cars appealing price tags for many makes including Ford, Dodge, Vauxhall, and Austin. It mentions contact points Warwick and telephone numbers, plus related motor services, garages, and local dealer names like Lane Motors and Murphy's Morris with assorted models and prices sprinkled throughout.
SYDNEY Almost 11,000 Scouts from across Australia and 17 overseas nations camped at Greystanes near Parramatta for the Patt-Pacific Scout Jamboree. Scouts arrived from dawn to dusk yesterday in what was described as the largest gathering of its kind ever held in Australia.
Plant bulbs now for autumn blooms and send orders to Noorong Nursery Toowoomba. Offers from DASE Bulbs 247 367 48 and 69 per dozen for fruit and vegetables. (End)
A readable car sales ad lists several used vehicles with ages from 1937 to 1997. Included are a 1952 Ford Prefect Utility with 3000 miles, a 1981 Ford Custom Utility, a 1946 Fargo with 90 000 miles, a 1989 Hina Utility, and a 1997 Chev 6. Prices range around £285 to £680. Contact MOTORS via Itatay Street, phone 7.
Lost and found for a chrome watch and a list of local notices include requests for flats or houses, employment needs, and ad copy from Warwick and surrounding areas. The fragment references Shelley Motors, DRESS WELLS, and various phone numbers, with dates like early September and mentions of 1900 Cullmouth Western and other ad-like text.
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