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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
8
A dated warning describes the familiar half and half feeling that arrives with Mondays or seasonal changes. It suggests digestive and liver issues may be involved and recommends Dr Morse's Tadiur Root Fills as a remedy, noting possible improvements after use.
A chaotic markets brief outlines varied prices for meat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. It notes private treaty sales of pumpkins and lucerne hay, with freight and transport affecting rates, and lists multiple regional quotes from Brisbane and Alexandria markets alongside new South Wales yields and per-bushel figures.
Slaughtermen at Homebush Abuttors staged the market as Fremington saleyards offered 24 sheep and 2 cattle this week. Sheep prices moved up while cattle values remained unchanged.
London reports five crew killed and five crew injured when the Belgian channel steamer Princess Astrid struck a mine near Dunkirk while traveling from Ostend to Dover. The ship sank, trapping five in the engine room as rescuers aided 218 passengers, many of them British holidaymakers, with some pulling to safety from lifelines.
A historical note reviews steering wheel grip styles and argues the most natural position with elbows tucked at the sides offers best control and quicker emergency response. It weighs pros and cons of ten o clock and across the body grips, noting comfort and strength implications for drivers and particularly women.
In a Culnton village case, a 47 year old vicar pleaded not guilty to two counts of assaulting a girl aged under 16 and two other serious charges between May 1948 and March 1949. The prosecution noted a kissed settee incident, while defense suggested possible interference and a feud in the church community shaped witness testimony.
A Company 25th Infantry Battalion notes its first year since reform and invites volunteers for Thursday parades. It lists birthday wishes for Cyril Teey, Curley Porker, and Whey Trwin, hopes for growth, and emphasizes regular attendees. It hints at preparations for a July 7 parade and the need for warm clothing.
A dated directory lists closing times for multiple post offices across Brisbane, Sydney via Wallangarra, Coonibriwind? and towns like Killarney, Maryvale, Wallangarra, Stanthorpe, Dirranbandi, Goondiwindi, Inglewood, Mountside, Junabee, Rosenthal, Cullendore, Wylie Creek, Mt Marshall, Slade Vale, Glengallan, and more. It notes daily, weekday and Saturday hours, mixed air mail forwarding, and special Thursday Brisbane Toowoomba service details. It also includes current coupon expiration reminders for 1921–24 periods and butter expiry notes.
Motor repairs and accessories for cars and trucks. Crichton and Co offer wide range of parts and mobil lubrication. Ellis' Garage advertises battery recharging and mechanical repairs. Lane between farms and garages. Hospitals Board and hotels advertise vacancies including gardener, matron, housekeeper, and general help with wages and lodging. Job notices also include nursing maternity positions and road worker housing.
Furnishers advertise a wide range of bedding, mattresses, beds, lounge suites, bedroom and dining room sets. Offers emphasize easy payment plans, local display on Furey Street, and promotions for oak dining suites, linen presses, and various upholstery items from Warwick, Wilkins, and Coxes.
Classified housing notices advertise large home, suburban and cottage properties with details on positions, rooms, kitchens, verandahs, light, baths, outbuildings, and included furniture. Prices range from £960 to £1500 with possession in months, Crichton & Co. listed among agents.
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