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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1952
Page
1
A girl was wounded last night by a loaded firearm while at a relative’s Brigalow home. The family said the boy, aged 12, handled the gun briefly before it fired. the girl was taken by ambulance to the pa Hospital.
The Ipswich RSL calls on the State Congress to urge the Federal Government to provide 34.8 million pounds for war service homes in 1952 63. Western district delegates argued the 27.8 million pound 1951 52 grant was inadequate and framed budget related representations. Discussions covered land settlement loans tractor purchases and stronger controls to ensure land and homes for ex service men with several resolutions aiming to extend land law terms, increase advances, empower local agents, and require non Queensland applicants to declare land outside the state.
Six thousand observers watched as a pilot reportedly plunged to his death near Broken Hill. The fragmentary report mentions Max Bond, a director, and references travels from Adelaide to join a participation event, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
An advertisement outlines extensive hosiery and glove items with special prices. It lists Elim stock Autumn range stockings from 9/11 per pair, Kayser Lisle full fashion hose 11/9 per pair, under hose 8/5 per pair, brushed wool bed socks 10/11 per pair, kid gloves in Navy or other colors at 25/3 per pair, wool knit gloves 12/1 per pair, and English Italian fine kid gloves in multiple colors at 24/11 to 29/11 per pair.
Brisbane reports Premier Mr. Gair rejected claims he planned to enter Federal politics. He stated the Liberal Party Acting Leader Mr. J. Morris had recently suggested such an idea, but he denied the consideration and any intention to pursue federal office.
Dalveen and Stanthorpe police investigate a robbery at a Dalveen garage and general store owned by C. Mc Cosker. Thieves entered via the rear door using a ladder, stealing money and goods valued at £52 including petrol, tobacco, groceries and lollies. A car and a ruck were seen nearby between 10.30 pm and 11 pm on the night of the theft.
Dulcie Wet ersen of Warwick, aged 17, won Qtand's popular hockey players competition at the carnival dinner at the WCA. She raised £120 for international charity with Warwick backers. Aulcie is a State selection nominee, with the prize sending her to Melbourne for the Australian women's hockey tournament in August as 14 visiting teams with 200 players open a four-day Brisbane event at Marchant Park.
Sydney Bamberry a 24 year old single man was killed instantly on his father’s Warno property near Inglewood by a falling tree limb. He had gone to the tractor after lunch and was using it to push down trees when the limb dislodged fracturing his skull. His mother found him beside the tractor which had overturned. A doctor ruled death almost instantaneous. He is survived by his mother, father, and one sister Mrs Wright of Waroo.
Melbourne reports new scientific feed tablets claimed to fatten livestock faster, including elk, ducks, turkeys, pigs, and cattle. Producers say tablets boost appetite and reduce feed per weight gain, though the product has not yet reached the Australian market.
In New York a 25 year old dancer killed herself by releasing gas in a studio kitchen and left a running diary of her thoughts as she died. The fumes also killed Bridget O'Brien in an adjoining flat. Police report she moved a couch into the kitchen and turned on four gas jets writing final messages at 12 46 and 26 minutes past. A telegram indicated she had been dismissed from her job.
Sydney reports a rebel faction led by T Dougherty takes over the New South Wales ALP machinery after the annual conference at Trades Hall. Colbourne Shor tell Blackburn named on the ticket. election results delayed but show strong support for the rebel slate amid defections, including P P Buckley.
General Dwight Eisenhower told reporters in New York that a meeting with the Soviet leader would not necessarily achieve peace. He warned that no quick fix exists and emphasized that only work and sacrifice by the American people can advance the quest for peace. He also noted that negotiations with the Soviets remain non negotiable while free government is suppressed. The remarks came as he campaigns for the Republican nomination.
Britain selects the Gloster GAB, a delta wing supersonic fighter, as the RAFs main weapon against atom bombers with potential use by Commonwealth and NATO partners. Production secured and hailed as the best night fighter, with Delta wing touted as future air design.
Miners at the Glen Davis shale mine sang hymns 1000 feet below the surface during an all denominational church service led by Rev. J Palmer. The miners, in good spirits after six days underground, staged the protest against the closure of the Glen Davis shale industry, with the Glen Davis Miners Lodge noting the mass choir effect of the sound in the confined mine.
BRISBANE report highlights three standout goalies Myra Douglas of Warwick Irene Maher Tweed and Mele Conlon Gympie all unavailable for State selection. Maryborough would have beaten Warwick by more were it not for Myra Douglas in goal. Among 59 players available for State selection 42 are from Brisbane and the Tweed with Maryborough yet to provide a nominee. Results noted include Bundaberg defeating Warwick by nine and Warwick beating Maryborough, with several regional sides recording goals.
Diana Patricia Ramsay a 34 year old woman was found dead beside her car near Lisomre on Saturday. A post mortem failed to reveal the cause of death though there is no evidence of foul play. Stomach contents have been sent to Sydney for analysis as police review Northern Rivers hotels for possible prior stay.
In Burnwood Texas Mrs Jessie Defrain aged 18 regained sight after a suitcase struck her head. She was blinded in the right eye a year earlier when struck by a lichinine. She said her sight was restored as her husband’s car overturned and the suitcase hit her.
London reports Frank Sedgman defeated Don Candy in the men's singles final of the northern tennis tournament at Manchester 6-3 4-5 6-3 8-2 to claim the title. The wind affected play with numerous errors noted. Maureen Connolly won the women's singles title 6-3 6-1 over Jean Rinkel.
Reuters dispatch reports Stromboli volcano off the northeast tip of Sicily erupting in a violent blast on Saturday. Three breaches opened in the crater cone and lava streamed down the mountain. No casualties reported.
Warwick and District Amateur Tennis Association reports record activity at the Queens and Bard courts with 148 matches completed on Saturday setting a daily mark. A total of 415 entries and about 6500 spectators marked a historic weekend as Archmstall Prickett and partners advanced in open men’s doubles with a thrilling 6-2 6-? win and Emerson looms in junior events amid strong local contenders.
Fragmentary tennis note references players Villing Arkinstall Oakley Ogden and Nald with an unclear result. Mentions game by game tension and possible upset, plus continued details on Page Five.
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