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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
1
Mar Davis Hughes accuses the government of failing to deliver enough wheat transport as farmers face shortages and rising costs. He cites delays, high transport costs, and near famine conditions, urging immediate action to meet wheat needs.
A telegram from Mr. Travis Hughes of MILA alleges government failure to supply promised trucks for Inverell's wheat harvest. The message to the Premier and ministers cites bumper production at risk due to road permit delays and requests immediate delivery of grain transport trucks to keep the harvest moving.
In the Pye district growers face record wheat losses as rail and transport issues strain supplies. Officials warn of looming shortages while farmers seek government aid and relief measures to salvage crops and prevent further declines in output.
London reports Prime Minister Menzies cautions full convertibility of sterling cannot be reached in one stride. He cites Commonwealth Economic Conference agreeing on steps toward an intermediate stage, linking sterling strength to global prosperity and investment.
Inverell Municipal Council adopted the Finance Committee plan for the 1953 54 rates. General Fund, Water Supply Local Fund and Sewerage Local Fund rates were fixed with minimum charges and per 1000 gallons water rates, plus a sanitation charge and garbage levy. The note details rate structures for town lands urban farm lands and assessments, with loan and sewerage charges for unoccupied properties and connections.
Siamese twins have been separated at Cleveland Clinic Hospital and are now in separate incubators in fine condition. No vital organs were involved in the separation. Three doctors participated in the case.
Australian Prime Minister R G Menzies and his daughter arrived in Brussels on a 24 hour visit as guests of the Belgian government. He met King Leopold and the Prime Minister before departing for New York where he warned against overreliance on conferences while stressing national political and economic problems require individual action.
Sydney Alderman J Bales warned last night that Australia would spend "many millions" on television, risking national life. He urged scrutiny of a plan to use TV to promote youth welfare and rural development, questioning the scheme's impact on society and governance.
A southern moving low pressure system brings a chance of showers and possible thunderstorms along with squalls. Central to eastern areas may see the front pass later with cooler conditions. higher winds expected near the coast and Akron region.
Reported remarks in Melbourne indicate Sedgman may turn professional after the Davis Cup if an acceptable offer arrives. He cautioned it would disappoint subscribers to a wedding gift fund and noted a Canberra disclosure about a tax clearance application overseas.
Sydney reports a lottery draw with top prize winners listed and upcoming draws. The story notes mounting Republican pressure in Congress to reduce foreign spending next month, with reports and sources predicting cuts to economic or defence aid for Europe and mention of General Eisenhower.
Paris reports Allied ministers from 14 nations concluded there is no imminent danger of a third world war. They discussed Soviet intentions and NATO’s role, with France seeking a concrete share of the Indochina burden and Schuman presenting the appeal to the council.
Melbourne police detained four men after a reported attempt to breach Pentridge Gaol. Early alerts said two men tried to climb the wall near Coburg Town Hall with others later charged.
Washington reports that Owen Lattimore, Far Eastern affairs expert, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on seven perjury counts. Each charge carries up to ten years in prison. Trial timing not announced. The indictments allege he lied under oath to the McCarran Internal Security Subcommittee about his alleged ties to communism and meetings with communist authorities.
English born carpenter Charles Cassidy, 146, may still win time to spend Christmas with his wife and three children at Elwes home, as doctors in San Francisco report he is being flown home from Austria with an incurable disease. Temperature rose 30 degrees on Monday, bringing a rise in some readings while nights stay cool. Weather remains ideal for shorting winds and sunny days persist.
London reports the Duke of Windsor and the Duchess will not attend Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. The duke cited constitutional custom that a sovereign or former sovereign should not attend the service of another state.
Prisoners, led by Communist leaders, clashed in a Pongam Island camp as Allied forces tried to quell the uprising. American and South Korean guards used force to restore order after the Monday attack in one of two compounds that did not participate in Sunday’s riot.
The site reached capacity before 2 pm with about half remaining space filled by 10 am. Ten lorries carried wheat and four elevators fed the bulkhead but queues grew as trucks lined up. Officials expected bulkheads full by Tuesday or Wednesday, forcing all grain into stacks. No confirmed shipment details for promised 60 000 new bars from Sydney were received.
A report notes 45 trucks prepared to transport approximately 24 000 workers to a facility. The project is in early stages with vesting not yet commenced and some parts midway through completion. Authorities acknowledge 60 000 wai ware as a further element.
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