09 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1951
Page
1
A brief fragment describes a chaotic scene with survivors and injured people. The witness recalls rushing in and seeing bodies hanging and others draped, some with no answers and some without legs. The text conveys shock and urgency without full details.
Report from Pine Peak Island notes crew members demand five pounds per hour after claiming an agreement with Captain F. AR Spurr. P & P Company offered five pounds a day with overtime at twelve shillings six pence and bonuses if the vessel was towed. Fire and crime items follow in brief regional notices.
United Press reports U S officials have what they call solid proof that Las Vegas proving ground tests "rocked" the Kremlin. Two seniors witnessed the event and said the world would be reassured by the measurements. Senator Brian War Chairman announced Nevada tests enlarged the weapon function and noted the varied uses of atomic arms.
The case against Williams and colleagues, including W Park and O W Orant, accuses them of contempt by breaching an arbitration order during the coal strike. Justice Kirby notes barwick presented no supporting evidence, while Dr Evatt argues the conflict reflects political aims rather than industrial objectives. The court reviews the Coal Industry Act of 1944 and the contested January 1944 order.
The British Seamen's Union and the Transport and General Workers' Union released documents found on a British ship at Naples. They say the papers show a Communist plot to disrupt shipping by causing confusion and damaging equipment.
Cabinet debates minor controls to secure power for next week as industry suffers through a wide shutdown. About 200000 workers idle nationwide with many firms planning to reopen tomorrow to recover lost production. ACTU and Miners Federation leaders discuss keeping industry moving while strike plans dry up.
Minister for Education read a letter at today’s MacIntyre meeting confirming approval of all bus services from the area to Gragin Delungra. The decision authorizes daily operations for the district’s school transport, ensuring a reliable route for students.
Fragmentary text references a car incident near Waverley depot and a sequence involving a jumping bar and a cabin tow. Mentions people by name and a passenger event, but details are severely garbled and no clear outcome or entities can be confirmed.
A rabbit escaped a police cordon at Lavereil courthouse this morning and found haven opposite Presbytery as officers pursued. PS office staff and police, led by the Pipenary Magistrate, observed the chase and its dramatic turn.
An injured man was involved in a vehicle collision on Lavetellee Street in Leverell. Authorities report the incident occurred near a truck when another vehicle, a lucy mone, struck, leaving the pedestrian in serious condition.
A derailment on the main southern line near Mittagong disrupted phone and teleprinter services. The accident blocked both sides of the line about three miles north of Mittagong at 70 am. Nearby trains and responders set up relief and attempted repairs as crews worked to reopen lines.
Fragmentary forecast mentions fine weather and rain, with references to different sectors and winds. Contains jumbled text and unreadable phrases about coast and central areas. No clear dates or precise conditions due to garbled OCR.
Washington column reports a resolution by Democratic and Republican senators urging friendship with the Russian people. Chief author Ryan McMahon accuses Communists of stealing world peace and leading an anti American campaign. He calls Congress to approve his motion to urge the President to transmit a request to the Russian government.
United Nations forces press the campaign south of Seoul tightening the trap on Chinese forces around the Korean capital. Allied troops, including British and Turkish units, push to reduce enemy positions across the Han River as they advance from 10 to 130 miles from Seoul.
Fragmented market snapshot shows cautious trading as investors weigh mixed data from Asia and Europe. Analysts note volatility in equities and currencies with attention to commodities and central bank guidance.
About 100 protesting houses in Westminister erupted as Captain Harry Crookshank led the Conservative motion, decrying high meat prices and calling the 28p per pound steak “matchbox aleak.” Debate touched on wartime meat rations and public grievances over food costs as Maurice Webb and others clashed with the government. Also London dockers face incitement charges after a raid on a public home in London.
The Sydney Priday lottery 2233 drew a major prize with First 80204 won by syndicate Mise B Butner of Newtown. Second 274 listed Mon St Hornsby, with Third 7315 and Fourth 5040 also noted among participants.
A catalog note describes hats in browns greys and fawns by Henderson Akubro and Woodrow offering varied shapes and bound edges. It advertises Kanebo Fuji Sith Shirts in double qualite with long pockets, size 51/6.
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