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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
2
The Warwick City Council announces the annual general meeting at the Suiper Room Town Hall Warwick on Thursday June meeting at 1:20 pm. Business includes election of officers and a 25 member council, receipt of reports and balance sheet, and general business led by E Barnes.
Residents of Warwick are advised that immunisation is available and that parents who have not yet done so should apply at the Town Hall to enrol their children in this campaign. The notice also records election results for local divisions and names Alexander Nicholas Allen as chairman with Michael Tobin Asvinall and Cecil Erle Leslie as elected members for divisions, dated June 10, 1952, by Returning Officer Neil Hunter.
A meeting of Yangan Grain Growers Assn branch will be held in the School of Arts on Monday June 23 at 3 pm. A farewell to Mr and Mrs Connelly will be arranged at Neilson's Barn on Tuesday June 30 at 8 pm. Hon. Secretary Fanning will attend.359
The Defence Minister Mr P A McBride warned that unless the Citizen and Reserve Forces target is met Australia’s defence pattern would be upset. He noted Citizen Military Forces fell from 17 000 to 15 000 in 18 months and morale would suffer. He urged a fully trained reserve for overseas service and warned conscription may be needed if voluntary schemes fail. The Prime Minister RB G Menzies was overseas seeking British and American support.
Acting Premier J Duggan says the State Labour Government will oppose lowering the basic wage. He notes an election is forthcoming and argues wage increases are minor, as government services pass them to the public rapidly amid the debate.
A rubber t read earthmover used on the Warwick show grounds became stuck while terracing near the cattle judging rings. Workmen freed it with a tree puller and expect delays due to wet ground as levelling proceeds to improve slopes near the main pavilion and palm tree area.
At the Stanthorpe Shire Council meeting Chairman Dr F A Rogers paid tribute to the late Mr J A Rogerson of Pikedale a former chairman who served the council and district as a grazing community leader. He also noted the death of Mr W Atkins brother of Dr L Atkins. Members stood in silence in respect.
Peter Dodson, a 19 year old New Zealand Rover Scout, travels across Australia over five months after starting from Dienheim South Stand, planning to join the Pan Pacific Jamboree in Sydney. He hitch hikes, camps in a 60 pound outfit, and visits towns from Nowra to Brisbane, Woolongong to Dubbo, en route to Cairns. He aims to extend his trip after the jamboree but may return home to join his elder brother for Canada and the United States before heading to England.
Residents of Junabee district met with the Minister for Public Instruction and secured a pledge that the Junabee State School will not be removed. The school closed 13 years ago for low enrolment, but will be reopened if area parents commit in writing to enroll their children. Officials will visit Warwick July 2–3 for related rural education discussions.
A brief devotional note urges openness to Jesus, saying there is room in the inn for Him. It anchors the call to love Jesus, keep His word, and invites God the Father and the Son to dwell with the believer.
Brisbane report on two richest traveling scholarships funded by the Shell Company for Australian graduates. Melbourne University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paton notes scholarships favor scientists solving others’ problems and a Shell executive cites a shortage of top research minds in chemical and petrol fields. Applications due July 19. need Master of Science degree.
The ABU union railway clerical and workshop employees will hold a ballot after a joint Brisbane and Ipswich district meeting, as court directions on wage increases for salaried clerical and some railway staff are noted. Mr Merrell says further district talks will plan the ballot process.
Saigon's Ngu yet Van Tam said two more Viet Nam fighting divisions would join the Indo China war by year end due to increased U S military aid. He welcomed Washington's move to boost aid, noting the army could recall 45 000 trained troops from reserve and that regulars total 65 000 with 65 000 auxiliaries. The general staff said four divisions were slated for active duty. The president argued the national army would gain broader public support than the French army.
Edward Wace aged 52 of 117 Fifth Avenue Windsor Brisbane died from injuries after the car carrying him overturned on the Cunningham Highway at Maryvale about 20 miles from Warwick on April 29 1952. Inquest heard witness statements and vehicle checks. Wace died at Warwick Hospital after the crash. The inquest continued with further testimonies from witnesses including Leslie Wace and Kenneth Risley Wace.
A brief weather note records yesterday’s low around 25 degrees, about six degrees below the prior reading. The report mentions a light breeze and slightly uncomfortable conditions for observers outdoors.
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