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Newspaper

Maryborough Chronicle

Location

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1948

Page

3

Bundaberg Beats Maryborough In Action Packed Rugby clash

Bundaberg's senior rugby league team defeated Maryborough 6-3 yesterday afternoon at Bomn in a hard fought match. Early exchanges were even with key breaks from Bundaberg halfback Bindaborss and a late second half surge that saw Noel Howard score for the Reds to secure the victory amid a flurry of attacking play and contentious decisions.

Redrazzini Berg Maryhor Bomn Reds Dejheir Dave Tumetour Deuce Jidl Unis River Maryborough Jmco Ifn Bundaberg Noel Guo Rex Kmorkenn Caverahine Noel Howard Fey Jolnslowr Win Tally Noel Hazzord

Police for Malaya Singapore Vet 15 Incident

An unclear report describes police action involving a Malaya Singapore veteran aged 15 and several named individuals. It mentions medical treatment and a sequence of events leading to an investigation and potential charges. The fragment references a location and several proper nouns, implying a formal legal or police proceeding.

Brutal assault on Sydney couples in King's Cross

Two women, Mrs Riley and Mrs Waring, were attacked near Elizabeth Street by three assailants. Peter Riley and George Waring and their wives suffered injuries including eye damage and head wounds. Police and witnesses described blows to the head and back as the assailants fled.

VNA Uatoy Pam Wien Rilee Adler Mr. Winer

Sydney Harbour Masters Avert Ship Movement Strike

Sydney harbour master Canlain J Murs cian and assistants worked overnight to avert a potential ship movement strike that threatened debarment of overseas vessels. In Sydney and Newcastle harbours pilots aided by emergency crews kept ships moving as a looming strike by overseas pilots was called off after talks.

Sydney Canlain J. Murscian Gre Filels Newcastle Sirike Sester Rer Haranor Menenitn

Steel shipments and prices amid Maryborough trade notes

Readable fragments describe steel allocations at Maryborough with mentions of Port Kombia and Brisbane deliveries. Specific figures are unclear, but notes reference steel imports, quantities in tons, and scheduled August sales or shipments. The text implies trade activity and pricing context in a regional industrial setting.

Wire taps and explosions mark tense Palestine host crisis

Reuters reports escalating violence as a major explosion and amid a tense Palestine situation. The U S team faces scrutiny while authorities draft new measures to control the unrest and prevent further attacks.

AFULELAUNCHES AGAINST DIRECT ACTION IN TOOWOOMBA

The Trawgarhg Branch of the AFULE held a meeting today and passed a motion opposing involvement in any strike action. The motion stated they are peaceful and will not interfere with lawfully organized movements. The meeting backed the executive team from participating in any meeting of the club mates.

OSG Toe Toowoomba Aveny AFULE Eeir Bresches Satl-Plaw Ise Ciapuies

Johnston Leads Ipswich in Cup Clash Against Lanham Park

Johnston, Ipswich centre forward, shines in Kroger Cup match, helping Ipswich beat Brisbane 5 goals to 4. He is touted as a likely successor to G Nunn, currently touring New Zealand with the Australian side, with a state meet in Brisbane at month end.

Fone Craiy Dfizline Lanham Park Argures J. Johnston Ipswich Brisbane Johnston Tpswith Briewane Lngical Sucoeesor G. Nunn New Zealand

Kilkivan Shire Council Meeting Proceedings Transcribed

The Kilkivan Shire Council met in the ranch chambers with Jona as chairman and members present. Apologies were noted, sympathy expressed for residents, and discussions covered roads, bridge repairs, finances, and a proposed overbridge at Wide Bay Creek. The finance report was adopted, maintenance and road access issues were debated, and the Main Heads and directing boards recommendations were addressed along with staff changes and conflict resolutions.

Kilgivan Council of Shire of Kelkivar Theranch Jona W. E. MckKewen W. E. Warburton J. E. Anderson H. Rogash HJ. Dickens F. M. Hooke D. J. Caulley Unawaid Hal Oosbetwee Wes Cr. Everitt Cr. Anderzop Cr Hooke Cr. Everit Eales Briduinidecensnd Warburton McKewen Soubal Batts Hooke Cauley Islne F. Glash Ac J Nemeth Carrice Department of Public Lands Trust Sta Messia Beet Jujine Hox Mowan Roboma Wide Bay Creek McRowen Warbutian J. McCarrall Wouloon Prouters Association Edward'y Pep Pepai Wonlengs Township Whdgesume Weoleagga Wegiocu Dr. Chul=ley Carreysus Chotaworth Road Hawke Cr. Coulley Lawanstilyn Mardin McKowen W. Mowe Ikivan Shire J. Ll. Grimm Mons Reeves Grimmeson United Graziers’ Association Anderson Shimiber Ghire Cr. Angérson Rogash Dissenins Janes Cr. Anderson Clark Regash

Pravda and Peace Policy Stamp Soviet Aims

Pravda quotes Soviet leader on Navy Day praising a solid lasting peace as Washington and London friction grows. Report notes espionage claims against Lieutenant Dreher and alleged U S embassy involvement while Bevin and Bevin era talks reflect Cold War tensions and economic aid shifts.

Lennon Communist Party Pravda Moscow Mdia Reuter Moscow Rea Lavy America Briteh United Press Frankfur Offermlle Moscouw Rowfers Hubert Dreher United States Dreher Emassy Gukeman Deches Mogeew Lienband Robertson London Berlin Mintzer Bevin Hubert Strang Omce Roberson fourePewer Generyl Haberson Tor United Frese Germaine Alibh Geteasm Sodia Nbheqid Mission Sokiies Enibinn Cit Hs

Brisbane tennis finals crown Bolton in dominant display

In Brisbane on Saturday, Bolton dominated the Australian women's teams era with three straight wins. Marie Toomey and partner dropped a close final, while Bolton's powerful serve and steady groundstrokes backed a decisive performance. George Worthington led the men's singles efforts but faced stiffer resistance from Jak Trurt as the event concluded with mixed results for local players.

Brisbane Awe Konexe Bolton Milken Marie Toomey Aihould Ake Sly Cenin Aye Bolton Glen Blair Bolten Gloria Bialr Naheye Botton Marie Lavina Mii

World Assured Of 1949 Grain World

August 15 report notes grain prospects for 1949 including wheat and corn, with reference to world supply and European reform expectations. The piece suggests political significance tied to postwar reforms, mentioning Spain and Europe, as seen in a garbled version of a New York Times summary.

NEW Voi Spain New York Times

Liberal president Casey warns of election as national test

Melbourne August 15 Federal Liberal Party president R G Casey labeled the upcoming national election the greatest test Australia has faced. He warned that a decisive defeat could shift the nation toward extremism and urged supporters to study the current political state and consider experienced leaders for federal roles.

Melbourne Liberal Party R. G. Casey Australia Feders Caser Haibon

Romanian Banks Nationalised in Romania

Bucharest reports the Romanian government has dissolved most financial institutions and taken over all private and bank credit. The Finance Ministry and the National Bank of Romania will govern the banking system under the decree, with institutions to be reorganized accordingly.

Post War England Road Signs in Rural Districts

A fragmented reflective piece discusses postwar England road signage and countryside changes. It contrasts prewar tea houses with new wartime decor and mentions nostalgic elements, rural resilience, and evolving road warnings affecting travelers and communities.

England

Man Of The Hour Arrives In Singapore

SINGAPORE August 40A Reuter Malaya's man of the hour arrives today Colonel H X Gray law and order official will be police commissioner for the Federation of Malaya He brings counterterrorism experience from Palorting and will coordinate air force and ground forces in jungle operations with 40 Palestine policemen accompanying him this trip aims to curb terrorism among Malay communities.

Singapore Reuter Malaya H. X. Gray Falcone Police Federation of Malaya Air Force Cro Gray Palestine

Impressive Olympic ceremonies end games at Wembley

August 14 Belfost reports a miscued text with stray names and scores. Australian athletes set minor marks while final ceremony at Wembley closes the Games with the flame out and banners lowered. Officials praise athletes for noble conduct as the world notes the close of Olympic events.

Pondon Wembley Stadium Fichter Efoviren Sabrina Handge Frederice Uri Meuber Wits U.S.A Swolen Ain Italy Murpas Denmark Halland Switzerland Austrasia Aussalbet J Sexar Miles Borpert Imaher BOHR Australis de Auscratias Fid J

Cantrell London Char Woman Pleads Guilty to Eighth Suicide Attempt

London char woman Clive Montefiore aged 65 pleaded guilty to her eighth suicide attempt. She used a razor blade but bungled, and was sent to an institution.

Cantrell London Clive Montefiore

No Sunday tram service endorsed by Sydney union

A mass meeting of about 1000 tramway workers in Sydney endorsed the Tramway Union executive decision to not operate trams on Sundays until full services resume. They plan to send a joint deputation with the bus section to Premier McGirr next week and oppose Sunday work staffing.

Sydney Tramway Tramway Union Executive Noto Man McGirr Wr Coulherty

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