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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
2
A fragmented directory lists events including a Rapes and Euchre event, a dance at Mt Gor, Bean Growers Meeting, and multiple train and tram schedules to Toowoomba, Wallangarra, Maryvale, Byljarney, and surrounding towns. It mentions office locations, times around 1:40 pm to 4:30 pm, and notes various coupon expirations for tea, meat, clothing, and bonds.
Overseas News in the Warwick Daily News cites sources from The Times Daily Telegraph Daily Mail and other UK papers and from The New York Times Herald Tribune Associated Press United Press and Reuters. It notes that London Times and listed agencies do not express late news unless stated.
World eyes possible Austrian collapse as reports say Foreign Minister Grubar submitted resignation to Chancellor Pigl. The crisis stems from Soviet pressure and Communist influence, with Russia threatening to withhold a peace treaty while Austria’s government remains.
New South Wales coal miners face a prolonged disruption as a joint board and tribunal struggle to resolve issues. Output losses climb to about one million tons this year, down from half that figure last year, causing industry slowdown and wider hardship across Australia.
A pilot and five passengers escaped two Western Australia crashes within 24 hours. The first Anson landed after a wheel lock prevented a safe touchdown and caused minor damage. The party then continued to Geraldton, where an engine cut out and the undercarriage collapsed on arrival at Carnarvon, yet damage remained light. The group praises their near-misses as they press on with travel.
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James Mampstead owner of Hampstead Timber and Box Mill applied to the Land Court for 20000 super feet of milling timber from Burgess and Burgen grazing selections in Palgrave parish Warwick. The commissioner granted permission for the timber with boundary reservations and noted fencing and subdivision concerns.
Forecast shows fine weather with scattered light showers on the far north coast and central interior. Temperatures will be sharp in the Downs and Maranoa with frosts likely in the high country. South to southeast winds prevail in most divisions, cooling nights.
Temperatures recorded at the Warwick post office show a maximum of 77 degrees and a minimum of 54 degrees. A grass reading stood at 21 degrees. Subscribe to the Warwick Daily News for updates from newsagents or the city clerk for direct postings.
London dispatch reports that the UNO commission investigating the Greek frontier was refused access to Bulgaria for seven days. The exchange paused Wednesday with no breakthrough and no immediate return to Bulgaria planned.
At a Warwick QDO meeting chaired by Mr J. Gifford the shortage of bags and higher bag costs were blamed for sorghum grain market strain. Attendees debated refunds, agent pricing, and planned a joint Warwick and district grain growers meeting to push for higher prices and bag supply.
There was a nine degree gap between grass and ferch readings in Warwick yesterday, with grass at 27 degrees and screen at 10 degrees. At Atanthorpe grass read 18 degrees and Aybera 1a degrees, per Post Office Incuments records.
A local notice reports Sergeant E. Wo Wilc promoted to the rank of Bentore Arrecons Bereeant effective in May. The change appears in the personal service records and is noted by military authorities.
Thomas Logan 1201, an Aboriginal man from Woodenbong, pleaded guilty yesterday at Killarney Court of Petty Sessions to unlawful assault on his father, Robert Logan, after a quarrel over a woman. The case noted prior minor troubles and drink issues. Logan was bound over to keep the peace for 12 months in a £10 recognisance, with orders to leave Queensland when possible.
Six Warwick hotels face possible licence cancellations as the Queensland Licensing Commission begins sittings at the Courthouse. Names listed include the Downs Tatterwall's Harp of Erin Allway School of Arts and Victoria. Members are Meus T FE Dwyer chairman Wiken and F P Byrne, with Byrne also secretary.
The Dairying Industry Advisory Committee aims to finish its cost of butter production investigation by month’s end. Four beamers operate in different districts and a fifth team covers Warwick, Kidurnecy, and Texas areas after a Warwick visit by C. H. Jamieson of the Advisory Committee and Queensland Dairymen’s Organisation. The State Council reports dairy associations and the Department of Agriculture and Stock are cooperating. president C. E. Perkins and J. Jameson will oversee the survey, with officials noting direct action seems inevitable if delays persist.
Federal Country Party Leader Mr Fadden was told by Minister Paollard that Queensland feed grain for stock use was reviewed after a very good sorghum harvest. The feed wheat quota drops from 270000 to 126000 bushels for June and July, about a 53 percent cut, with a review planned in June or July when further details are available.
J Gifford reports at Warwick branch of Queensland Dairy men Organisation on Teowoomba District Conference. He criticizes Blaie president and Jamieson absence for reply, calling the attack unfair. Delegates including Ghent summarize proceedings, request next District Conference to be held in Warwick.
The May Warwick branch report shows Jamie son and Nothiing seconded congratulations to Mr O Madsen for election to State Parliament as Warwick division member. Council members hailed the win as personal triumph and beneficial to the Organisation. Madsen pledged to serve electors of Warwick without compromising the interests of primary producers and dairymen of the Eastern Downs.
Farmers in Warwick district face tractor shortages while cars flood in, sparking protest from Mrs Gifford chairing the War wick branch of the Q.D.C. who notes delays of over a year in tractor deliveries. Government excuses cite conservation of dollar exchange, as officials discuss spare parts shortages and potential district council reports.
Canberra reports the child endowment payment exceeded 1.001445 million pounds in a month, with the government funding the endowment for B50 completed families. The figure marks a peak in Australia’s child support program.
Warwick Rifle Club vacates the range enabling an aerodrome nearby within city limits. Commonwealth land to be acquired for the project, with adjacent area proposed as a public park and fauna sanctuary. The site offers all weather road access and good viewing ground, about ten minutes from Town Hall.
Inigo Jones notes the sunspot period ends and forecasts limited action for an adolescent, cites two Masons, and mentions a strong rise in data. A dated photograph L196 confirms sunspot idiom for AD 1ihd and a maximum in the ring for Li, extending the verified series to nearly eight centuries.
A garbled church notices page lists Methodist Gospel Hall Church of England Baptist and other services across Gladfield Warwick Swan Creek Junabee and Maryvale. Times include morning worship Holy Communion and Sunday schools with various gatherings. Some entries reference annual meetings and open air prayer meetings.
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