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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1952
Page
1
The floods in Britain caused extensive destruction with troops using explosives to clear boulders as the Lyn River burst its banks and flooded towns. In New York a wealthy fashion house figure Samuel H. Chapman was arrested in a vice cleanup operation.
In a letter from Ireland Ruth Manning describes a tour from Westport to Ballina Killala Connemara and Holmfirth Ire landscapes rugged coastlines stone circles burial places and Connemara bogs with notes on estates near Westport and the Marquis of Sligo's heir. She visits Ballina Killala and Killara Harbor, details seaweed farming and local life while noting donkeys peating and Scots Irish connections. The account blends travel impressions with local geography and history.
Eyewitnesses call the flood disaster a calamity greater than bombings. Three Boy Scouts from Manchester died as floodwaters swept away their tents at Pilleigh, Devon. Rivers Exe and Barle burst banks washing bridges and roads, leaving many holidaymakers missing or stranded.
A later report lists twenty two known dead from a catastrophic flood and avalanche sweeping half of Lynmouth Devon, with Bartintable police confirming the tally and two more presumed dead. The scene describes a castle and demesne, river dam, lake, and Georgian house with French architect reflection in Westport style.
Fragmented weather notes describe a forecast of scattered light rainfall and mild temperatures. References to a western to eastern progression and light showers suggest a gentle breeze and seas remaining slight to smooth.
Sixty Italian migrants from Wollongong plan to seek the Italian consul in Sydney over a brawl at a migrant centre. Police had been called to the Saturday night incident with arrests made. The group fears unity with another Australian faction at the hostel following the dance hall melee.
Ottawa reports the Bureau of Statistics estimates Canada’s wheat crop at 656,007,000 bushels, a new peak and about 6 million bushels above the 1928 record of 847 million. Last year’s harvest is listed as 552 million bushels.
The three Dominions now hold about 65 percent of the dollar wool market, rising from 34 percent in 1861. United States imports from Argentina and Uruguay dropped from 43 percent in 1861 to 16 percent. For January to May, U.S. imports fell from 229 million pounds to 160 million pounds, reducing United States wool use by about a quarter.
Britain and Egypt reach a tentative settlement over whether a baby monarch will be titled King of Egypt and Sudan. The plan defines the infant ruler and allows a British envoy to present credentials, while Egypt accepts a British sub-royal title, seen as a first step toward full settlement of the disputes.
Sixth day of MIG Alley patrols sees Sabre Jets fail to spot enemy fighters as Allied forces press on front lines. Allied strikes hit North Bunker HUM sector amid heavy fighting east of the Pukhan River. Hong Kong report cites Chinese claims of minesweeper and destroyer sunk off Kosong.
Harry Naghten of Bendigo Junction wins his second £6000 State Lottery prize in under a year. He shares the second prize with Henry Dutnall, a 22 year old bachelor from the same address. Naghten has suffered polio for 12 years.
Sydney Vice-Squad Inspector Stanley Clarence Crothers told the Liquor Royal Commission he bought a second-hand Chevrolet for £1400 and denied receiving bribes in 32 years with NSS.W Police. He said his net salary is £1195 and the department covers his utilities and rates. Justice Maxwell rebuked Mr Cassidy for interrupting during proceedings.
Archaeologists report Jericho’s tell rises eighty five feet, built from stacked ancient village ruins. Walls of hand-made clay bricks show thumb-impressed mortar surfaces, with red polished plaster. two houses yielded a buried elderly man and a child's body, suggesting ritual sacrifice.
In a radio interview, Indian official Meadey outlined India's Pacific objective as venom conservation but indicated a focus on working through the United Nations rather than regional agreements. The discussion touched on India's stance against regional bloc cooperation.
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