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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
2
In loving memory of my dear brother Wal who passed away June 29 1959 inserted by his sister Mabel Youen. Bible thought for today promises and love offer hope. A moment of shame but eternity of joy, I suffer trouble as an evil doer but the word of God is not bound. Overseas news from Telegraph Agency notes major U.S. wire services.
Notice is given of an application to erect four licensed gates at Mt Galbers Tanugenorel Queensland. The notice references Margaret Elizabeth Wattwonrt residing at Mt Galbers and lists authorities and dates in the late 19th and early 20th century. The public is advised of the license process and related claims.
Mer Beales schedules a visit on Tuesday July 3 at the Langham Hotel Brisbane. Address given is Rank of N.5, W Chambers, Fortitude Valley with contact Tele- Phume M5842.
The new Post Office charges, to take effect July 9, come after two prior rises in 18 months and are expected to push up costs across postal and telephone services. Rising wages and living costs have turned a projected profit into a deficit, prompting calls for efficiency and higher man-hour production to mitigate public impact.
Curlews, once nearly extinct in the Karara district, have reappeared this season along with plentiful plovers. The rise is linked to an abnormal breeding season and mange disease that has decimated foxes two years running. A resident recalls 30 to 40 foxes dying in the bush at the disease peak. Dingo sightings remain noted.
Reports from Warwick and surrounding areas show a surge in butter purchases amid a NSW shortage. Shoppers, including locals and travelers, seek large quantities and boxes, with stores limiting sales to locals and restricting per-customer amounts. Co op and factory officials cite reduced cream supplies as the cause and deny distribution of Warwick butter to New South Wales.
The Housing Commission lets a Warch Contract to G Deere builder for five state rental homes at Mill Hill costing £10,000 about £200 per home. Contracts include sewerage and fencing and water and power works. Space totals around ten squares per plot with Cypress pine from State forest. Tenants chosen on points based on family size and housing conditions. The project signals a larger home-building program at Mill Hill.
Inigo Jones notes a cyclical pattern in southern weather with activity lingering after late June cold spells. The 1880 coastal data hints at a seven week cycle, gaps exist due to missing records for 1809, underscoring the need for ongoing observation through lunh time to complete the cycle record.
Personal notes describe R Mol leaving Warwick on Monday for Brisbane en route to Sydney to join the Jam aoree contingent aboard Oronsay. He expects to relight a Moorial in November. Henry Smith, later secretary of the World Council of Churches, left Warwick for Brisbane and then Sydney. He will travel from Brisbane to Fremantle and on to the Indian Ocean and Egypt.
Coroner in Stanthorpe held an inquiry into the death of Carmine Carniel following an April 20 accident on Vedelago’s Amiens property. Witnesses described a monkey winch mishap during tree clearing that left Carniel with a skull fracture. no one blamed for the death, and the coroner planned to forward the findings to the Attorney-General.
A dingo drive on Acacia Peace property near Umauc Ch TM cengiled by the Karate a owing the Eile of 8 sheep Hills. The dog was not killed after 40 minutes of driving starting at 11 40 am with shooters forming a line near the Carbean pen. A shot was fired and the dingo crossed the main road near Durikai siding. Previous drives in the area three weeks earlier failed to deter losses from dingoes.
Prices for greasy wool fell by 60 to 70d per bale at Brisbane auctions ending yesterday. About 13 590 bales were submitted with mixed quality and shorter lengths, while demand was weaker with fewer local manufacturers active though buyers for America remained. Top greasy price reached 192d for AAAEW Portland Downs and 198d for FE Warbreccan scoured wool.
A London market briefing reports the Butter Marketing Board and officials denying unfounded rumours about a forthcoming butter price or supply change next Monday. Statements stressed a sensible approach to butter buying, with officials cautioning against panic or speculative chatter.
The Warwick City Council approved a subsidy package totaling £5000 for water supply and storm water drainage within the city. The plan includes £2000 from a government grant and £1600 from debentures, with £2500 portion funded by a subsidy and £2000 via additional debentures.
Francis Eric Douglas Armstrong 129 appeared in Mossman Police Court after walking off the Upper Stone prison farm on June 14. He was remanded to appear at Ingham on July 2 after police traced him to a farm near Mossman and he admitted his identity at the Musmian police station.
The Amana Inquiry report cites irregularities tied to the crash that killed 29 aboard. It notes issues with fuel, weather, navigation orders, and training of weatherheads, and makes recommendations for tank testing, order amendments, pilot testing, and civil aviation checks.
The House debates a shift to uniform taxes to balance budgets. Mr McCalm criticizes NSW spending while Mrs Swarts drives a motion that passes 58 to 45. The bill moves through all stages with parliamentary voice votes.
A blaze in Brisbane destroyed a building housing a variety of materials and fittings including wallpaper paint glassware and timber. The fire at night damaged a church complex and nearby properties with estimates around £25000. Fire Chief George Healy and three other firefighters contained the flames at the scene.
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Some Sydney grocers are making conditional butter sales, rationing by value and limiting to portions. The news notes that butter shortages are more acute than sugar, with buyers unable to pay black market prices.
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