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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1952
Page
2
The piece argues tax levels may remain at the 1000 million federal budget with possible increases. It notes that taxation is used as a social instrument, demands from government rising, and fear of tax shares reaching half or more of national income if the economy slows. It cites Professor Bland and historical trends.
Mrs Cockram and family of Keary s Lane thank W Pennington for floral tributes sympathy cards letters telegrams and expressing condolences in their recent bereavement.
The late George Sterne aged 80 from Warwick had a long police career marked by bravery earning the Commissioner’s Medal. He served at many stations including Cloncurry where he helped restore order and later participated in local sports. Survived by a widow and son Ken, a champion swimmer, plus two daughters.
Weather notes report light to moderate rain in Queensland during the 48 hours to 9 am yesterday. The Weather Bureau reporter states no significant changes in existing conditions and no new weather warnings issued.
A reader recounts the city council race, praising or criticizing campaigns while noting a controversial late speech by the Mayor that attacked women. The letter references the Main Roads Department and a £9000 deviation project, claiming the council finances the work and criticizing the Mayor’s handling of road schemes and sectarian tensions.
Forecasts indicate frosts in central and south eastern Queensland highlands with mild days and cool nights. South west winds prevail eastern districts, light variable winds elsewhere, as residents anticipate changing conditions. Local sentiment praises resilience in face of hardship.
A fragment reports temperatures recorded at the Warwick Post Office on Monday June 2 and remarks on dubious promises to teach riches and fame through a Bible based method. The note cites 2 Chronicles 35:21 in a cautionary tone about seeking quick spiritual gain.
His Honour Mr. Justice E. J. D. Stanley arrived in Warwick yesterday by car from Brisbane accompanied by his associate Mr. Wood. He will preside at the civil sittings of the Warwick district county court today.
Brisbane's new council includes former Warwick wartime recruit and farmer turned politician. Ex-serviceman Mr. Carey, who served with the 9th Division, studied rehabilitation then pursued farming, now works at a body works in Enoggera. Married to Thelma Miller, he has family in Warwick and Be Brisbane. He will earn £950 per year and cites late wartime service as shaping his political path.
Carl Fitzgerald noted two donations during the town hall fundraiser. The report lists contributors including Mr and Mrs H Bell, Victoria Street. Mr Reg Murphy. Mr and Mrs Mt Matthews. RS Philp. totals appear as shillings and pounds with a final count of donations and sums recorded by Daily News office.
Mr. Rea will attend the Field Day at the Dalby Showgrounds on June 31.
A fragmented report notes Rosenthal leaving today for Ox Berra to attend a Federal conference. It mentions a university, racing participants, and a test involving white clover with and without bees, aiming to assess bee impact on yields and farm economics.
The Scots College principal Mr D D Davey sent a report on behalf of the school. Early Sunday morning a person named Pletcher, president of Old Scots College, returned, indicating ongoing affairs at the college and the involvement of the new lord mayor’s son.
Fragmentary notice notes Dr Milward in third position for No 3 Division. Mentions Warwick City Council and Rosenthalshire councils with garbled text and misread names. Further readable details are unavailable in the provided fragment.
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