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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1947
Page
3
A fragmented OCR of railway schedule details shows routes between Wallangarra Warwick and Brisbane with limited readable days. It notes trains running Mondays and Wednesdays with connections to Mile and Toowoomba, plusSaturday services and mentions a railway commission and timing adjustments.
A fragmentary notice lists cancellations at Warwick hotels and related venues including the Warwick Hotel, Victoria Hotel, and Hotel Warwick, with dates in 1047 and 147 and references to the Warwick School.
Fragmented OCR reveals cautions about trespassing and stock removal at Carbein, with references to June ceremonies at St Margareta and Meth odist Church in Nambour. It lists marriages, memorials for Forrester Bate and Lloyd Hickxwood family notices, and loving memory inscriptions. names include Daphne Katherine Harland, Mir and Mia, and Clarence Wilfred Pat.
A Warwick Daily News digest notes overseas reactions to a US Labour Bill. It discusses Republican introduction, Democratic veto, and potential two thirds override. The piece links US labour law to broader industrial strife, coal strikes, and possible political shifts impacting the 1948 elections.
The message stresses co operation for completing census forms. It cautions against fears of government intrusion while noting the census is essential for accurate population growth measures and for providing health, industry, and housing data crucial to government planning and social legislation.
Massive turnout at the state lottery event drew crowds of over 24 000 as tickets sold rapidly. Substantial prizes attracted hopeful buyers with reports of 6000 pounds first prize and 26000 pounds total winnings rumored, while officials pledged to process entries and extend sales before deadlines. اتصال
Business director of WHI explains the Queensland Co operative Milling Association purchased Ward Transport Company including Phoenix Garage Brisbane. The move aims to save cartage costs, retain Ward staff led by Geoffrey Ward, add 10 motor parts, and boost operations while addressing mortgages and plant integration.
A letter from the Commission discusses concrete proposals for road and passenger service improvements from Irmmaport to Brisbane. It outlines potential services, schedules, and the role of the Chamber in coordinating and inviting tenders, with the public benefits and cooperation requested. The Chamber’s public abilities sub-committee will review the Commission's reply at the next meeting.
The Queensland Government and Railways Department report that interstate return tickets from Warwick to Sydney via Wallangarra Melbourne Canberra and Adelaide cannot be extended at present. The Chamber of Commerce was asked to provide details and a revision request will be sent to the New South Wales Railways Commissioner.
The Warwick branch of the Queensland Dairy Men's Organisation reports a telegram from Commissioner of Prices Brisbane confirming a new ceiling on bag prices to cover higher bag costs. Gifford cites rising costs, second-hand bags, and farm gate pressures, noting fixed main price with minimal margin and concerns over grain prices and openness of markets.
The Jeephone Branch of the GPO Brisbane reports immediate action to fix service delays. Warwick area officials note a 100 line switchboard addition was planned but equipment shortages hinder progress, with about 40 applicants awaiting service and magneto instruments in short supply.
At Warwick Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, members hailed brighter lighting for the business section and urged others to follow. The session also discussed linseed industry prospects with Mr Henry reporting from Meggitt Ltd and noting supply constraints and price fluctuations.
Sunday services at St Andrews Presbyterian Warwick noted divine service at 11 am led by Mr. Bbteld, with minister Rev. eld. Supplemental details indicate service schedules and local disruptions to telephone services affecting the area, reflecting broader outages.
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