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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1951
Page
4
The evening spotlighted a waltzing contest with Mr and Mrs Cec Bach winning the prize donated to funds. Supper by the Indies followed. A later dance at Old Koreelah on June 22 drew Nan Sommeriad as district queen candidate, with Brunton's orchestra and local extras. Murmuring results included Mor rissey and Watson winning a Casket waltz and Damian earning the chocolate prize.
Rev Thomas Murphy, native of Swan Creek, was ordained a priest at St Mary’s Church Warwick. Bishop J B Raper led the ceremony with over 30 priests from Brisbane and across Toowoomba diocese. The ordination included the three powers of the priesthood and was followed by a large reception and Murphy’s first Mass at 8.30 the next morning.
A Saturday farewell in Acacia Creek district saw Mr and Mrs Jack Davidson bid good wishes as they prepare to move to Warra. A large crowd highlighted the event with speeches praising the couple and presenting a tea set and money. Mr Davidson thanked the organizers as a supper was served by the ladies.
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Stanthorpe honors departing officers including Sergeant Marchant and Senior Constable Nolan as they move to new postings. Friends from business social and sporting circles joined the farewell with praise for the police, noting a strong community bond and urging continued cooperation with the incoming officers Senior Sergeant Fuller and Acting Sergeant Grabble will oversee Stanthorpe pending official appointments.
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