Girl Guide Notes and Events
Local guides note two upcoming events at the Soldiers’ Clubroom including a carnival cruise fundraiser and a tent camp planned for July. Congratulations go to the Warwick Guides and Guiders for a successful Saturday event and to the 2nd Brownie Pack. Members are urged to bring food cups saucers and cloths for a after noon tea and to submit officer nominations to Mr W Hayman by July 2.
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Warchus Rangers
Barrier
Warwick
W. Hayman
Scout Notes and Pack Meeting Updates in Engle District
Scout Notes report on United Pack notes and Cub progress. Barry Keats earned his first promotion as later pack attendance and leadership are encouraged. East Warwick Group holds annual meeting on July 3 at 7 45 PM at Percy Street East. Fifth Girl Guide Company celebrates concert with new recruits Gail Austin and Marlene enrolled, and patrol system lessons. A party follows with cake from Mrs Yates.
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Engle
United
Onne
Cubs
Barry Keats
Barry
Kean
Overstead
Parfitt
Don Smith
Mal Caple
Lerma Jordan
Gloria Wootcock
Joan
Wash
Lorna
Guides
Gail Austin
Rochelle
H. Yates
Unhealthy Tonsils in Childhood Warns Against Routine Removal
The Maternal and Child Welfare department notes that tonsillectomies are overused in children. Sydney studies show many removals are unnecessary after a single tonsillitis episode. Enlarged tonsils or adenoids may accompany other infections, and removal carries risks. Five is usually the earliest age for surgery. careful assessment and history of frequent tonsillitis guide decisions. Parents may contact the Baby Clinic in Brisbane for information.
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Chidhood
Sydney
Maternal and Child Welfare Information Bureau
St. Paul's‘Terrice
Brisbane
Baby Clinic
Inglewood Hosts Special Guide Meeting
Inglewood a special Guide meeting was held at Inglewood State School. Rochelle Jordan was elected company leader, secretary, and treasurer. Marlene Cross wore her badge and participated as a member.
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Inglewood
Inglewood State School
Rochelle Jordan
Marlene Cross
Texas to Get Electricity From Inverell
The Executive Council approved an agreement between the State Electricity Commission and the North West County Council Inverell for supplying electricity across the New South Wales Queensland border to Texas. A separate generating plant will be installed in Inverell to supply the town while awaiting the transmission line. Construction was expected to start in August, with finance arrangements pending.
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Brisbane
State Electricity Commission
North-West County Council
Inverell
N.S.W
Texas
Mines and Immigration
Mr. W. Power
New South Wales
Queensland
Two Arrests on Flood Looting Charges
Forbes police aided by Parkes and Orange detectives yesterday arrested two men on looting charges. Detective Constable F Kilen of Parkes charged a Forbes carrier with possessing a drum of petrol. Constable W Willis arrested a 62 year old man suspected of stealing linoleum washed up by floodwaters. Investigations continue into thefts of tobacco, cigarettes and butter from a flood area store after last week’s floods.
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Sxuney
Forbes
Parkes
Orange
F. Killen
W. Willis
Wool Auctions Close on Very Buoyant Note
Wool sales closed buoyant with strong demand for medium to good top making wools. Top greasy price reached 121d for 15 bales from Dirranbandi. best scoured at 182d for seven bales from Winton. Buyers included Great Britain, Continent, Japan, and local firms. sales chaired by Winchcombe Carson Ltd and included numerous consignors from Dirranbandi to Meandarra.
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Fme Queensland
Great Britain
Continent
Japan
J. D. Davidson
Dirranbandi
Winton
Messrs
Jamieson —_Bros
Tara
H. V. Heine
Mann
Adavals
Cadila Pastoral Co
Hannaford
J. H. J. Travers
Tarai
Ubid
T. Ryan
Yelarbon
Moble Pastoral Company
Dirranband
C. W. Waters
Dalby
EB. W. Jackson
Goondiwindi
A. J. Gilmour
Surat
Ale Earle
T. A
Aisthorpe
Bindango
Liza
M. M. Grono
Mungindi
A. A
F Gibson
Thailon
Fawlkner
St George
N Denmes
Meandarra
W Whitfield
Watt
Muckdilla
Truman veto of migration bill stirs debate and backlash
President Truman vetoed a major immigration bill, arguing it breaches core American religious ideals and preserves racist quotas. He urged removal of racial barriers for Asians, criticized deportation provisions, and warned the measure risks private rights. Opponents claim enough votes exist to sustain the veto.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Brotherhood of Man
Inone Brs
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Eisenhower Loses Ground in Presidential Race
NEW YORK General Dwight Eisenhower has lost ground in the Republican presidential contest as Taft-led delegates gain traction. A News Week poll of 500 Washington correspondents shows Taft ahead in key states and convention influence. Experts say Eisenhower’s appeal is outpaced by Taft’s organization and convention machinery.
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New York
Dwight Eisenhower
Hon. A. Magazine
Washington
Robert Taft
Eisenhower
Taft
News Week Magazine
Ike
Macarthur
Polio Epidemic Sweeps Texas Across Major Cities
An infantile paralysis outbreak spread through Texas, centered in five large cities. The State Health Department logged 146 new cases last week, higher than the 103 the week before, with 17 this year reported by midyear. National figures show 1764 Texas cases from January 1 to June 14, while the National Foundation sent equipment to Houston and dispatched Dr Ford McGinnis as epidemic coordinator.
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Houston
Texas
Hitory
George Cox
United States Public ‘Health Service
National Foundation For
Ford McGinnis
Manila embassy preps July 1 visit schedule
Manila officials announce a high level visit beginning July 1 for eight days to review ties with allies. The leader plans travel to Australia afterward, outlining a broader regional diplomatic effort.
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Manila
Preciaent
Cues
Australia
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Palmerin Street
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Gore
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D.K. Owens
E. H. Spowers
Swantels
Girl Guide Notes
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Department 9 Health and Home Affairs
R. E. Wilkins
Trousseau
Wilkins
Grafton St
P.O. Box
Wisan
Korea
Kim Shi Yon
Syngman Rhee
National
Rhee
National Assembly
Jim
Nol Ri Yung
Mie Rational
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Telco
Toowoomba
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Ackays
Palmerin St
Warwick Boxx
PHONE
Electrolux Kero
Dalgety and Company Limited
Woesee
Kilarney
Disister
Killarney
People's Radio
Pesiar Aes
Kriesler
Exing
Fen Ope
Kelas Radio
Hriesler
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