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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
2
Fragmented notice text mentions marriage, street addresses, sales, and schedules. Includes garbled data about banners, prices, and a dawn to afternoon window. Faint references to a Ducks, Drakes and Turkeys event and a 23 percent addition appear amid unclear city notices.
A Winderr meeting of farmers in the Satifia Range area heard calls for government aid to boost the dairy industry. The discussion focused on improving road and transport access, increasing production, and providing amenities. Proposals included cost price rail delivery of pentoxide and heavy machinery for clearing forest lands to expand operations.
Weather bulletin notes southerly and southeasterly winds in Moreton district with a few local changes. Expect cooler nights in southern areas while coastal and eastern regions see mild daytime conditions and clear skies varying by locality.
The report outlines softer Bradford tops, steady wool demand amid high consumer costs, and stockpiling potential. It notes gradual price changes since March, with global production shifts, including Britain, the United States, France, and Belgium, and predicts prices may rise in a few markets while remaining stable elsewhere.
The Allora cooperative hospital group met to discuss weather impacts on activities and monthly progress. Members praised Mrs Donovan for organizing the ball and thanked those who provided entertainment for their valuable assistance.
Readers are advised that during holiday periods the Warwick edition offers a convenient option to obtain the latest issue. Customers can reserve ahead or pick up at designated outlets, with service hours reflecting holiday schedules and limited staff.
The Warwick Daily News column lists funeral notices for John dae clenugy ae Teemeedhly at General Hospital Warwick and William Waite of Emu Wale with relatives invited to services at Warwick Cemetery. Memorials honor Pa Armstrong who died June 18 1948 and Samuel J Armstrong remembered by family. Also a general thought for today and overseas news credits.
In Melbourne a proposal to rename the Northern Territory after Flynn of the Inland draws strong support. The piece argues a name change is insufficient without practical development, urging Canberra to craft a mass development plan for the vast territory using science and modern technology, countering Canberra’s past admin limits.
Letters from Mrs. F. P. and Miss Walke recount sailing from Aden to Cairo and Suez, with vivid notes on Aden harbor, native life, clothing, and markets, a Cairo trip including the Museum, pyramids and mosques, and Anzac Day observances, ending with a London letter about Queen Victoria era memories.
Francis Wil Denny of Bridge Street Toowoomba collapsed on heart attack while playing in the open pairs event at the Toowoomba Bowling Club and died en route to hospital. A longtime bowler in Toowoomba for 15 years he served as past president and committee member of the club. president S R Anderson called his death a great loss to the sport.
An early 20th century clipping reports 36 deaths in a Canadian hospice fire on Saturday and Sunday. Officials say some victims were unrecognizable due to severe burns.
A 14 year old boy James Earry was killed by a rifle accident near Wowan Queensland. His brother Vernon Earry reported the rifle exploded as they moved through rugged terrain near Pocket Creek five miles west of Wowan. Ambulance and police arrived but the boy was pronounced dead. funeral planned for Wowan.
A reader argues that raising the school leaving age is ill timed due to academic shortages and accommodation limits. The piece contends it would be most appropriate to keep the leaving age at 14 to 15 years for the present.
The Free Press is framed as an individual right, with warnings against a police state. The piece notes postwar efforts to treaty press freedom failing since 1948 and suggests American support aims to strengthen Australia to deter aggression, amid debates on handling Japanese issues.
A six girl Chinese schoolgroup sailed to Hong Kong from Singapore in a Dutch vessel without parental consent aiming to study in China. Wong Foor, a 11 year old, returned to Singapore with her father Dato Wong Shi Pun arriving from Singapore. Government says two girls under age of consent. others over 16 may be given free passage back to Singapore if they wish.
Mackay tragedy report says Twomas Incodore Lawman Jo Garde, a 34 year old foreman motor mechanic at C A Hodge and Son's Implement Works, died after a rock tyre burst while he was pumping. The inner hat struck him above the left eye fracturing his skull. He was married with two children.
The letter discusses potato growing advice and notes about weights and messaging. James Clifford is referenced as part of the correspondence. the text mentions growers and a quantity around 200 pounds, with garbled wording suggesting guidance on cultivation or mail responses to editors.
A letter from Sterne to Warwick council advocates transferring the old rifle range and surrounding countryside to Abony counties. The writer argues the range from the Bay Toed to the targets measures 1000 tong and should be suitable for a playground, praising the area’s fauna and flora. He warns against delaying the application and notes potential improvements and water supply benefits for city dwellers.
A deputation from Queensland and British Food cooperative groups pressed ministers for swift action on sugar pricing. Meats Davidson Adermann and Mr. the nan aus,ees told officials the deputation needed rapid consideration. In London the British Food Minister Webb noted sunflower growth and cooperative efforts had not yet reached factory status.
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