Inquest Clears Death of George Yates as Accident
An inquiry in Gloucester found George William Yates of Stratford died from injuries after jumping from his log lorry on 18 November on a private Rockhurst road. Coroner F J Smith expressed sympathy to relatives. Evidence showed brakes failed seconds before the crash and Yates jumped to avoid being crushed. ambulance arrived about 5 pm at Narraweema Private Hospital.
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George William Yates
Stratford
F. J. Smith
Rockhurst
Narraweema
Gloucester
Coronier
Noel Frederick Lyal Smith
Barrington Street
George Yates
Inge
Yates
Eric Dare
Dare
Darcy
Bill Buddie
Ron McQueen
Alex Ross
Bob Farley
Farley
Buddle
Smith
William Eric Dare
Gegeon St
Dave
Jin
Helso
J. N. Channon
Marrmeweema
Wimsi
Laurence
Rookhurst
Broken lorry plunges down mountain road in flood damaged area
A lorry and trailer left a mountain road following a bend near the top while descending a grade of about 2 in 7. The vehicle carried around 10 tons of jam stock and slid off roughly 80 yards from the banked edge. Driver Laurence described the crash and noted the vehicle's air brakes and careful operation.
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Movevuern
Laurence
Bullen Bros Mammoth Circus and Zoo at Gloucester
Circus fans will see Bullen Bros Mammoth Circus and Zoo in Gloucester on Thursday December 2 with a 12 week Brisbane run recently. The show promises world class acts from Ringling Brown Crewe Allorion Brat Tadba Enginms Treland and Australasian talent plus Duffy the Great wizard on wheels and the wild animal spectacle including elephants and sixty monkeys.
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Bullen Brow
Gloucester
Thoraday
Feacon
Brisbane
Stry
Ringling Brown Creu
Allorion
Duffy the Great
Siam
Mensrs Stafford
Kenneth Bullen
Addiss
Menker Chiek
Madame Belores
Nna
Telephone facilities at schools debate in Legislative Assembly
In the Legislative Assembly Lt Col Brann questioned Education Minister Heffron about telephones in public schools. Heffron replied Parents and Citizens associations have provided some facilities, but many schools are scattered. He promised the department would supply telephones where possible given supply constraints.
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The
Country Party
Brann
Heffreni
Heffron
Tome
Parents & Citizens
Royal Tour Off Anxiety Over Kings Health
The royal tour of Australia and New Zealand next year was postponed indefinitely due to the King’s health. Buckingham Palace alert says an obstruction to leg circulation worsens the right foot, though doctors report no other major issues. Prime Minister Chifley announced public engagements canceled and that Australia’s leaders sent condolences, stressing the King’s duty and people’s regard as he seeks a full recovery.
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Australia
New Zealand
Kimig
Chifley
Buckingham Palace
Prinee Margaret
Chifer
Princess Margaret
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