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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1949
Page
2
Notice to intending builders Lindsay G Smith building commulian and draughtsman will visit Warwick soon. Persons requiring his services for erection of modern sheds may meet him at Langham News Office or write for particulars and estimates and transit connection arrangements if required.
The piece notes Jesus as Nasurene who began a world changing work as a guest at a wedding. It appeals to sacredness of marriage and references the event at Cana of Galilee from John 2:1, emphasizing respectful celebration and divine blessing in early Christendom.
A Brisbane quarrel over who discovered North Queensland’s potential spurs North Australians to form a Development League conference. They urge public works relief, relaxed building rules, tax cuts, and even a proposed new State of North Queensland. The piece notes South Queensland’s neglect parallels North cases, suggesting a broader reform push.
The second day of the Warwick Circuit Court will case for August Earle opened before Justice Brennan and a jury. Plaintiffs Heison Trustee Co of Australia Lil and James Jacob Karle seek to prove the will of the late August Karle dated May 14 1947. Testimony described Karles health, family tensions, and alleged influence by relatives as potential grounds for contesting the testamentary capacity. Witnesses included clergy and local residents who knew Karle and his household, with references to prior wills and executors including James Earle and Fred Selke. The hearing continues with further cross examination and documentary evidence as the defense challenges the will’s validity and executors.
Rain soaked Warwick and nearby towns with Warwick reporting 70 inches in 24 hours and 80 inches in the following period, while Tannymore and Killarney posted 72 73 and 80 64 inch totals. The weather slowed traffic, boosted farm prospects, and brought relief to wheat planting and fodder shortages though roads may remain impassable.
Brisbane City Hall selected two Queensland finalists for the national song contest ABSC Vocal and Concerto. Sylvia Biddle soprano and Helen McKinnon will travel to Melbourne for the June 16 finals. adjudicators includedMr. W G James Sir Bernard Heine and Alan MacCristal. McKinnon sang Che Paro from Gluck Orfeo, Biddle performed Ah lo Soul from Momart's i jute. McKinnon, 23, from Graceville, aims to dedicate her life to Warwick and is a former Warwick Convent pupil.
The eldest aldermanic record remains with B. T. De Conlay who, at 34, was elected Warwick’s youngest alderman. He plans a south west tour and is a former Warwick mayor. The City Council election results were expected to be declared tomorrow with a possible statutory meeting to elect committees for the first year.
The report outlines a complex sequence of atmospheric cycles and a growing likelihood of a drying period. It notes a recent shift as the northern region nears a critical point, with rain activity fading and a potential slowdown lasting a week or more.
Forecasts show varying conditions across Queensland including colder nights and frost in the south east, coastal winds from the south, and showers giving way to fine weather in the south west. Warwick post office temperatures recorded, with a list of local fund donors and subscription notices for the Warwick Bulletin.
A meeting of sunflower growers at Tennymore School of Arts decided to form a voluntary pooling group with the Queensland Co-operative Milling Association. A first advance of £14 per ton was offered for stored seed, and the secretary was instructed to compile a list of willing participants and contact Nobby and Clifton growers to join.
In Exmouth the Rev Norman Burtce Russell Phillips was committed for trial on three counts of indecent assault and three of carnal knowledge involving an 11 year old girl. His counsel denied the allegations, calling them false and fabricated, with diary entries read in court.
The Privy Council reserved judgment on the Commonwealth Government’s appeal against the High Court’s finding that the 1947 Banking Act aimed to nationalize banking. Lord Porter thanked all counsel, noted the Australian representation, and stated the appeal is the longest in Privy Council history, with a marathon hearing from March 14 to June, and a transcript of about 14 million words. The core issue was whether Section 40 of the Banking Act contravened Section 92 of the Constitution and involved banks and state governments including Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.
Inglewood's new shire council after last week's election will serve for three years. The council comprises G. W. McIntyre as chairman, E. T. Potter, F. B. McLaren, B. Brecker, J. H. Brewer, J. G. Crombie, E. J. Moore, W. W. McDowall, L. R. Donovan, and J. M. Goodrich across divisions one to three.
Local church notices list Methodist and Baptist services with scattered times and names. Proceedings mention June 5 at Warwick 11 am and 7 pm communion led by Rev J Murray, and Freestone 3 pm with Rev J Coe, plus Baptist sessions on Saturday and Sunday with unclear wording and garbled phrases.
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