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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
4
Weather notes show a mild, unsettled spell with temperatures near freezing. Reports describe a light frost and a plunge below 0 degrees, contrasting with past winters, and suggest a transition toward early spring conditions in Warwick.
A fragmentary listing shows events titled Todays Events ig Clay and Anewet Me Mol with mentions of Town Hall United Protestant Annotation Meeting at Protestant Mall at 7 30 pm and a Methodist Hadien Chuceh Tele event in the Apean Afternoon at School Ma pan.
Warwick community notes report new appointments and training start dates. Dotlinn, recently admitted to Oticmi pale fear training, begins May training with Saline Toolburra. C B Lomas of AAA mentors youths from Warwick High School and Moses Bewley region. Mr Lomas to assume duties in fort night. Archbishop Br J W Wand and L Powell arrived in Warwick for church repairs. Grace led St Mark's meeting and plans to leave tomorrow for ongoing duties. OM Lanton to open Goondwinth maternity facility tomorrow on way to Aoondiwind. M C Healy joins Warwick ministry. no appointment yet. Posteaster M J Clifford to take over as head of Peat tonnter-Cenerale Department duties in Warwick.
Two Toowoomba barbers were fined after a court hearing held on a weekday. The case involved disciplinary actions and assessments of penalties. Details of the amounts and specific offenses were not clearly legible in the fragmentary report.
Wheat sowings in Werwick district shifted to larger area this May after rain eased drought. Land preparation began earlier with fallow soil conditioning. Mild post-fall conditions aided germination and early growth. Overall, sowings show strong potential though some fields face rust risk and seasonal delays.
Government figures show Warwick as one of the cheapest places in the region for food, rent, and household essentials in the March quarter. With food and groceries costing 39 in Warwick versus 49 in Brisbane, Warwick remains notably affordable compared with Toowoomba and Rockhampton, yet ranks behind some centers like Bundaberg and Townsville in overall expense.
In loving tribute, Mull and family recall Mie Drury with cards and memories. A message of grief speaks of George Goodfellow and friends, noting her love and the long journey shared. The notice is placed by her devoted wife and family, honoring a life well loved.
The article recalls the 1930s emergence of commercial aviation in Australia, with figures like Carmanin and Adair praising progress from the Diggers Rest era to rapid air linkages. It highlights aviation as a civil transport boon, reducing distances across the continent within hours, and notes expert optimism from Mr. Wimperis on future airways rivaling rail and shipping.
A late memorial service for Uve Inke Mdre Caroline Hokie was conducted by the Roy Poulken at Bunaay Alloys Mottiadlot Church. The congregation included relatives and local figures, with Miss Fathy Carlyn singing and hymns sung by the family.
Brisbane dispatch reports the Postal Department warned of ongoing overseas mail shortages as air freight behind schedule delays expected to delay deliveries in the city. Officials cited reduced air capacity and backlog from prior disruptions, forecasting slower service for international letters and parcels.
A Warwick parish meeting discussed valuing works at the church and a foundation stone ceremony. Architect L Powell outlined plans including a long gallery, enlarged vestry, porch, organ and possible baptistry reconfiguration while preserving the church’s simple character and adding a north aisle gallery and tower if funds permit.
Acting City Burveyor reveals that Warwick building spending since the start of the year exceeds 13,000 pounds, with May figures showing a rise in excavation and additions. The report notes government wartime structures and hospital ward expansions impact the total, while excluding several government projects.
A man fell from a boat off Sydney’s Bond Beach and was swept by waves to rocks. Two police aided in the search but found no trace until morning when the body of Thomas Alulster Ewing was recovered wedged in the rocks. Proceedings for the inquest continued without delay.
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