14 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1952
Page
1
England omits Denis Compton from the third Test amid fitness doubts and a reshuffle. The left handed batsman faced an extended absence after a string of injuries as selectors aim for a strong return once he is match ready.
In Inverell on Friday a planned Ashford Italian family welcome party collapsed after host Altered Lugas was killed in a midafternoon accident. A truck collision at Macquarie and Ferguson Streets sent Lugas’s associates into turmoil as the injured were rushed away and the event canceled. The driver, Mr Cann, fled but later died. the couple Marcheddu and their son mourned at Batutdag cemetery.
Council discussed splitting Macintyre Shire into east west or north south parts to adjust voting strength with Dr Finn proposing a division and Cr Mather advocating equal representation. Members noted department requirements and improved capital values, considering Gilroy’s suggestions and the three ridings system continuation.
AP reports enemy began repairing power stations as Allied bombers consider renewed strikes. Bombing focused on generating equipment while avoiding dams. Radar sites and unrelated targets suffered damage amid ongoing fighting near Pyongyang and coastal areas.
Peking radio said the Friday bombing of Pyongyang also targeted Moscow Paris London and New York as part of a broader new world war effort. The report notes heavy night raids and the intense aerial campaign by Allied air forces against the Korean capital and surrounding targets, with no decisive armistice progress reported.
Fragmented report notes a recess in truce talks involving United Nations and Communist delegates. It mentions a proposed date, secret negotiations, and potential easing of tensions near the Korean front, with unclear details and damaged phrases.
Dowie Mallett admitted at the Liquor Royal Commission that he committed perjury to avoid embarrassment to Tooth and Co and protect Mr Nolan. He alleged Nolan held a half share in Robyna Pty Ltd and denied Nolan was an executive. The inquiry continues with further questioning planned.
A scrambled market notice from Homebush Sydney records cattle and sheep prices with bidders and yarding totals. Lambs and suckers saw varied bids while hoggets and bulls changed hands, with steers and heifers traded at several price points.
A local appeal for the Beckhouse family near Roth town and country residents drew prompt, generous support. The list includes numerous donors, names such as McLarhian, Blaxwell, Laurenta, Kelleher, Sur, Owen Leng, Tom White, Willis, Merriwell, Vickers, Nourath, Dean, Clirk, Kapton, Lorraine Bay, and many others contributing items and funds. The effort shows broad community backing for Murs Beckhouse and family of Gilgal.
Tutt Bros notified that the contract for additions to the convered Hugt School has been cancelled. The decision followed concerns raised weeks ago and ongoing public representations from associations and other bodies. The move affects Lingt the Tae verell School and prompts further government review and inquiries.
Mr G R Little of Woo rak Bundarra won the Uralla Shire Council byelection by 249 votes over B M McMahon of Gwydir Perk Torryburn. Voters total 459 with four informal ballots. Little led at Bundarra 406 to 19, while McMahon carried other booths. Returning officer L A Puller declared the result at Uralla.
Sydney Monday Lottery 286 drawn today lists major prizes for five syndicates with names and addresses in Sydney. Second to fourth prize entries include syndicate names and participant initials. next prize names appear with addresses in Potts Point Meadowbank and Paddington. Lottery 1M Special will be drawn tomorrow.
Bitterly cold conditions swept New South Wales as frost and freezing temperatures were reported in western Sydney suburbs including Liverpool and Merrylands. More snow was forecast for southern areas while Kosciuszko reported a morning temperature around 20.8 degrees.
A fog slowed the forward progress of the American liner United States on her westbound Atlantic crossing but she remains favored to beat the Queen Mary’s east west record. Officials note the ship leads the Queen Mary in crossing time and expect a possible record after normal weather returns.
President Truman warned that expanding foreign trade could jeopardize mutual security programs and national defense. He urged the Public Advisory Board for Mutual Security to study tariffs quotas and customs procedures and proposed evaluating bans on free world trade with Communist bloc nations.
The East German Communist Party declared at its annual convention that unification is essential and pledged to defeat Bonn by force. A new Com-mittee was announced as the East German Government was informed of the formation of a political body. Police investigate death of 97-year-old girl in a Sydney hotel room. The girl, Anne Ardem, resided in Caloundra. Contents of a bottle found near the body were sent to the government analyst for testing.
Melbourne police received a note from missing woman Verdi Fallon indicating a hidden room with four suitcases and possible items. The message asked disposal of goods, mentioning a wardrobe of jackets and clothing she wore with a steady pattern of wearing the same dress and boots.
An unclear report notes areas fires with a vague reference to a departure and describes the meeting as informal. No specific persons, organizations, or clear events are established in the readable fragments.
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