Menzies Tour Sparks Mixed Receptions Across Australia
Australia newsman notes Menzies attracts crowds in Tasmania Western Australia South Australia and New South Wales while some meetings draw small turnouts. Chifley also draws large crowds as Korea and defense politics shape the campaign with MacArthur and Evatt figures in sharp focus.
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MacArthur
Menzies
Sydney
General Mac-Arthur
Washington
Blair House
Truman
Chifley
Korea
Hobart
Adelaide
Australia
Trespass Warning at Curragundi Property Boundary
Caution notice warns that any trespassing or removal of wood from Curragundi property will be prosecuted without respect to person. Special attention noted for land adjoining stock route. Dated 14 February 1951.
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Curragundi
The Yanks and Our Wool
An American magazine clipping complains about Australian woolgrowers prosperity as U.S. buyers plan a price drive. It notes wool prices rising to 2.35 dollars a pound and cites carpet firms Alexander Smith and Bigelow Sanford reducing foreign wool purchases. It also mentions Australians driving in five thousand dollar cars and rayon products gaining popularity in the U.S. market.
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U.S
Alexander Smith and
Bigelow Sanford Carpet Companies
Lang Has a Sporting Chance for Senate Seat
Sydney political writers predict the indefatigable 74 year old J. T. Lang has a sporting chance of election to the Senate. Lang is expected to win one of Labour’s five seats in New South Wales though forecasts are cautious. He remains highly active in campaigning across a wide field.
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Dr. Evatt
Menzies
High Court
Evatt
Labor Party
Chifley
New South Wales
Mascot Airport
Sydney
Mr. Menzies
Mr. Chifley
Brisbane
Gorfain
Castlereagh St
J. T. Lang
Senate
Lang
Labour
Government to Take Over Moree Aerodrome
The Moree aerodrome will be accepted as a Commonwealth responsibility under government policy. Announcement comes from Minister for Civil Aviation Mr White.
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Moree
White
Dead Rabbits Lying Everywhere West of Coonamble
Harold Buckley reports mass rabbit deaths from myxomatosis on the Quambone road west of Coonamble. Carcasses litter scrubland, with crows feeding and a strong odor of decay. Sick rabbits unable to escape collide with vehicles. mosquitoes in swampy areas aid spread. birds show no ill effects. locals regard myxomatosis as a strong but not perfect control. Buckley plans to release healthy rabbits back on local properties.
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Harold Buckley
Goldsbrough Mort
Armidale
Coonamble
Armidale Express
Quambone
Buckley
West
Rush for Shearing Shed Jobs Across Australia
A Sydney paper reports an extraordinary rush for shed work as shearers and shed hands command high wages up to 92 pounds a week. A spokesman notes inquiries from young men with no shed experience drawn by the generous pay.
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Sydney
Wool industry wage boom sparks labour rush and warnings
Industry insiders warn that rising wool wages will pull labor from other sectors as shearing kicks off. A woolclasser in a 25 stand shed could earn about £105 weekly, with 900 workers across states set to receive a guaranteed minimum.
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The
Woolclassers’ Association
E. Holmes
Federal Conciliation
J.R. Donovan
Queensland
Donovan
Holmes
Medical Benefits Fund faces backlash from lodge members
Contributory plan rolled out amid termination of contract draws lodge members complaining of restrictive benefits and harsh conditions. Benefits cap limits 25 pounds per claim and 70 pounds over 24 months for a four person family, with non surgical and limited surgery and confinement payouts. The fund links to The Hospitals Contribution Fund of NSW, serving about 600 01 members and 250 000 per SW, seeking inquiries through chemist or group to avoid delays.
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N.S.W
Ontici
Olin
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Tasmania
Western Australia
South Australia
George Street
Tasmanian
New South
Melbourne
Joe Gullett
Labor
House ofRepresentatives
Soviet Union
Clifton’s
Ford
A. C. Veness & Son
Manilla
PSP Ang
Ford Motor Company OF Australia Pty
J. F. Dredge
Bridge Street
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