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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
2
The NSW government considers compulsory blood tests for drivers suspected of drink driving. While immediate medical examination could aid truth, concerns arise over compulsion, test reliability, and potential court interpretations. A tougher option is to triple penalties and enforce them consistently.
At the Presbyterian Church in Warwick on Saturday June 5 a marriage is announced involving Hugh J Gardner optometrist and Borla LaFrancke. The item notes Annie Browning wife of Fred Browning of Toowoomba and mentions Mr Henriktsen in relation to the notice.
Relatives and wider kin invite attendance at the funeral for Arthur Owen Charles Wagner. The service starts at 2 pm at St Aidan's Church in Tarnymorel, with burial at the Eltaeen Cemetery. Funeral director is in Killarney.
Brisbane reports little rain on Tuesday with only four points in the north and a moderate south to southeast gradient along the New South Wales and Queensland coast. Light showers are possible on the Queensland coastal fringe while western districts see frosts. Velabon notes last week’s light rain brought up to one inch and eases drought, aiding tanks and crops already planted.
Reading of arrangements lists friends and relatives including Mrs. AG Smith and family Mrs FR Farnsworth family and Mrs GE Eat end family with services handled by Funeral Directors.
Forecast calls scattered showers developing along the coastal fringe with more activity on the Far North Coast while elsewhere remains fine.
The Daily Telegraph correspondent reports cautious optimism that discussions on the Canal Zone question may resume in the next few days.
Queensland tobacco seed exporters announce ample stock of several varieties for the coming season. Available seeds include Gold Dollar Hicks Gold Viena Ansoneto Kelly and 400. Gold Seller and Virginia Gold are notable for high yields with Virginia Gold needing care to avoid red-stemmed buds. Supplies of 400 seed remain ample despite some demand concerns.
Frigid weather persisted across the district with several sites recording deep frost. The post office and local stations reported subzero readings including a low around 3 degrees, while thermometers showed continued cold across the area.
A dark grey moth with a seven inch wingspan was captured at the home of Mr. Frank Jacobsen in Stanthorpe. The creature laid well over a thousand eyes after being caught and placed in a container, noted as a rare sight for its southern latitude in the tropics.
Fragmentary notice discusses seed varieties in short supply and urges growers to list substitute varieties. Also includes a Bible thought about God loving all his children and blessing, with scattered references to locations and names.
Melbourne magistrate Mr Downey cancelled Reynold’s driving licence after Reynold, off duty, chased by a speeding motorcyclist, failed to avoid a collision at a traffic light. Reynolds claimed the cyclist urged him to chase, but the law held no protection for police chasing offenders.
In Warwick Magistrate’s Court on May 11 the plaintiff El Baker Sr won damages from Frank Burling for injuries from an unlawful assault on Palmerin Street. Damages and costs totaled 29 pounds 10 shillings 4 pence including medical, nursing, and lost wages with evidence detailing eye and shoulder injuries and ensuing medical treatments.
No.6 Wheat Pool deliveries total 165 bushels with $3536 and storage details incomplete. Sequenced notes reference wrangled wheat, berm, and Na ee in storage, with unclear sec and mme details.
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