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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
2
Several funeral notices from Brisbane and Warwick relate to Mrs. E L Hayne, Mrs. Mary Waite, and James Walter Bayne. Services announced for today include Mt. Thompson Crematorium and Warwick Cemetery. Expressions of thanks and an In Memoriam for Lewis are included.
Warwick Daily News reports the Aorangi, an Ocean-going liner, remains paralysed at a Sydney wharf for 14 days as seamen refuse to work amid Communist pressure. The piece urges federal action, including using naval ratings, to resume Australian New Zealand Canada trade links and curb future stoppages.
Court authorises the selection sale of Cypress pine in Minnel parish. Judge Comemunioner Goanaiwinal (Mr F J Graton) notes substantial timber stocks including 600,000 superficial feet of pine over 30 inches, 70,000 to 80,000 super feet of cedar, and 5,000 fencing posts. He estimates fencing and shed requirements and approves fencing post allocations while cautioning against wholesale cutting. Lessee Carson Pty. Li Cotpe is named in evidence.
J McInt ur icinigre ae thet an ac cumulation rising sing, operating oe are to lest in September, 1958, would fore the company to apply to the State Commis sion for the an ie creases in the price of More ton coal would be certain to electricity charges to for his company, as the ca a large percent electrical power for the 'Too woombs company's area. "The re mainder of the power is generat ed by fuel oil," he said, "and as this is constantly increasing in price, increased charges seem inevitable." 'The company had to be able to operate so, that it could reover its operat costs dividend, which was controled at per cent over the Common wealth loan. When it was found that its revenue no longer covered these, application had to be made to the State Electricity Commis sion for higher Mr. McIntyre claimed that cur rent 'consumer charges levied by]. nis. company were the cheapest in Queensland. Rainfall registration at the War wick Postice for the 48 hours ended 9 am. yesterday was 18 people. 'This was the average fall about the district.
Large quantities of hay are held on railway trucks in New South Wales for interstate transfer amid a truck shortage and bottlenecks at Wallangarra. Agents face delayed deliveries as the border closes periodically and shipments of potatoes to markets from Forest Hill are affected. The Railway Department allows limited interstate movement about once weekly without prior notice, increasing supplier risk. Warwick Chamber officials report concern over mounting supply delays.
External painting and improvements planned for several country schools and residences. Works include painting, lavatories, fencing, and related external upgrades at multiple sites such as Pilton Thane's Creek Vale and Dagmar. No tender yet for removal and re-erection of Dagmar school. department seeks quotes.
The Rev Janetzki announced Warwick will get a Lutheran church within three months. A block on Albert Street, bought years ago by Mrs C Lamb, will host a re erected old building moved from Harrisville. The church, about £1600 value, will front Albion Street beside Tattersall's Hotel with expanded nave chancel vestry and porch. The minister will divide time between Warwick and the other charge, visiting weekly, with financial support from the Warwick Lutheran congregation.
G W Stacey member of the Warwick Fire Brigade Board and Fire Superintendent W E Binnie will visit Stanthorpe today to confer with members of the newly formed Fire Brigade Board about the board. The board was formed months ago for the Stanthorpe Shire Council water supply scheme. Members include F W Blake chairman, FP Marstella, P Sawarde, W Jarvis and J T Bathersby. Mr F W Blake is secretary.
The Stanthorpe dry cleaners reported thefts including clothing and money taken in a robbery. Thieves cached the items but did not return for them, and a safe remains missing. Police traced the scene but have yet to locate the offenders or the safe. The incident, linked to Mr. Anthony’s Stanthorpe address, remains unsolved as of May 5.
In Stanthorpe Court of Petty yesterday two motorcyclists pled guilty to riding without a licence on Wallangarra Road on May 1. Sergeant G Marchant prosecuted. both men had expired licenses and the collision left riders injured in the incident.
Forecasts describe light showers in the south east region and southern border areas. Winds shift from south west to south east with variable directions. Temperatures are recorded at Warwick Post Office for Monday June 1 1981 with daily maximum and humidity readings.
Keane admitted writing to the owner about a motor cycle purchase after two men abutting his home jumped a fence near a floodlight and a bag of tools was found beside the bike. He was convicted and warned, with senior officers noting no property loss was reported and stressing the offence’s seriousness.
Senior Sergeant G Marchant prosecuted a case against Anthorpe for failing to renew the registration of a utility truck. The registration had expired on January 30 last, and the matter was heard at court yesterday with a plea of two breaches of Main Roads regulations.
The magistrate found for the defendant after hearings in the court at See Rice Bo Foston, lethorpe. Evidence presented by Moon Pate resulted in a judgment for the defendant with costs.
The Federal for Mc Pherson has been advised by the Postmaster General that a review of the non-official telephone office discloses additional hours of service have been added. Sir Arthurthar Padden notes the change to improve access and efficiency.
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