30 Aug 1954
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1954
Page
1
In Sydney on Monday the acting Minister for Education J F McGrath warned teachers about alleged Communist influence in schools. He urged vigilance against spread of what he called foul doctrines among impressionable children.
France’s 47 year old leader urged reconciliation with Germany within the European framework while affirming a steadfast alliance with Britain. He called for ratification of Bonn agreements if Europe Defence Community is rejected and warned against delaying decisions on European Army plans. Mendes-France said an upcoming parliamentary session would address West German sovereignty and Atlantic Alliance remains central to policy and security.
The retiring state lotteries director Mr Quinlan said he was surprised by his replacement. C. T Tallentire, secretary to the Premier Cahill, was confirmed as successor for a seven year term. Quinlan plans a pension and then future employment as he departs with a month’s notice in a cabinet led appointment.
In a tense round of play Hoad and Lewis Hod led the Australian Tet match with strong serves and sharp serves. Ward, Beal and Peal delivered key points as the team edged their opponents with late runs setting a dramatic finish in a game described as a grind.
At the Amvets convention Senator Lodge dismissed Chou En lai's Formosa claim as bluff. He argued the Chinese Reds could not overrun the United States and urged against admitting Communist China to the United Nations. He criticized those who favor cooperation with Beijing as rejecting the UN Charter.
Melbourne reports record annual profit of 7,226,239 pounds for General Motors Holden Ltd. plans include expanding Holden manufacture to 300 cars per day and adding plants in Australia and Pagewood New South Wales to boost output to 100,000 a year while noting high Australian production costs limit exports. management signals export prospects in the near future.
Extensive grasshopper hatchings belt the Narrabri Pastures Protection District and surrounding areas including Edaercl Bel ata and Baan Ban. The nests remain below plague levels, with swarming expected in about ten days, per Mr A R Brett the Pastures Protection Board inspector. Landholders urged to report hatchings immediately.
In Sydney a new season wool sale opened amid intense competition from the UK the Continent Japan and major mills. Values opened around 0 to 120 percent below June opening levels and well below last year.
A Meld day sponsored by the Moree branch of the Grassera Association has been arranged for Wednesday September Visitors assemble at Norwood before 10.90 am for the scheduled starting time. Bulk handling of wheat will be demonstrated and visitors may inspect machinery, rowing crops and conserved fodder. From Norwood they proceed to Via for the stud stock meet up and pasture trial land irrigation on Welfare Experiment Farm.
Inverell Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association plans a December visit to the New England Experiment Farm at Glen Innes. Secretary A E Cosh noted an invitation from the New England Agricultural Advisory Committee and described wheat varieties and the farm’s global significance. Arrangements will be announced with an open invitation for interested members to join a profitable day.
A fretting Apache dancer stormed from Bisckpont Opera House Saturday after a row over a dancing act and reportedly walked into the sea, drowning in what appears to be an act of bravado.
The NSW forecast notes frost risks and a few showers mainly in the far southeast. A later period may bring further frosts, with milder readings and variable winds. Seas are expected to be slight, easing the coastal conditions.
In a Friday proceeding, Dr Evatt challenged that Document J was his own creation or forged, alleging a large stash of Lockwood material left at the Canberra Bovielk Embassy in May last year. He argued that the forgery used Lockwood's handwriting and alphabet patterns to imitate his secretary and aides. The defense contends the evidence relies on indexing quirks and handwriting comparisons, while Inspector Rogers pressed for clarity on sample provenance and matching handwriting.
A new SEATO charter proposal stresses economic aspects and aims to shape regional trade and aid. Officials compare the plan to the Morthy treaty framework as they discuss broader security and development goals at the conference.
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