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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
2
During this month of June all arrears of rates and accounts must be paid or the Council will issue sum moneys. A penalty interest of 5 De will be levied on arrears from 1 July.
Warwick overseas news describes a 14 year old Bronx gorilla Makoto drowned after a moat plunge. keepers attempted artificial respiration with no success. The report also mentions a foster-brother custody case, a missing life for girls rejection, Rex awaiting a toy from Isle of Wight, and tyres theft concerns in Hartwell Motorcycle Club area.
At the Stanthorpe quarterly meeting of the Deciduous Sectional Group Committee, two resolutions urged price and supply reforms for petrol to primary producers. A move to tax free petrol, as in the United Kingdom, was supported by the Ormiston Fruit Growers Association and Producers' Association, aiming to lower costs and aid production. The group discussed carton construction, packing shed plans, and improved distribution in the Stanthorpe and Warwick regions, with a focus on fair prices, incentives for new growers, and storage logistics.
Warwick Daily News reports a milk shortage in South-East Queensland driven by a dry spell and waning dairyman interest. The State Government vows action amid farmer-led grievances against metropolitan policy and calls for fair returns and working conditions.
A festive event unfolds with Margate host A J Blaman and Rae Stuart headlining. Southport hosts EBL Symmes as Surfers Paradise Laws and Basilt present the street festival.
Police evidence in the Stanthorpe inquest into the death of Neville Watson 115 an apprentice baker who died March 21 from injuries in an explosion near Stanthorpe will not be heard until Monday morning Constable W E Nolan of Stanthorpe was in Warwick on Wednesday the day of the inquest and other circumstances prevented his evidence yesterday
Forecasts describe scattered light showers in far northern coast areas with cold nights and frosts further south. Winds are mainly south to southeast, with squalls possible in coastal zones. Regions named WANREGO and SOUTH-WEST show fine weather and cold nights with south to southeast breezes. Downs and Maranoa noted with similar cold nights and light variable winds.
Inigo Jones notes general cyclical indications are favorable for southern regions of the continent, with hope for relief from strong southern wet action. He cites progress varying by region, Northern conditions hindering relief, and a predicted active southern trend in about two weeks. Temperatures at the Warwick Post Office record for Thursday, May 31, 1851.
A Brisbane dairy farmer sues for 850 pounds alleging breach of a farm sale contract. The case hinges on agreed works including water installation and farm improvements at the 620 acre Sotaunt Thabor property on Free-tone Road, with witnesses including Layburn and Crichton & Co. auctioneers. The defence claims the plaintiff knew about installation limits and that work should be done per contract. Trial before Mr Justice in Circuit Court.
Fragmentary OCR passage references a contract breach and required steps for work and installation. No clear names, dates, places, or concrete outcomes are discernible.
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