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Newspaper

Maryborough Chronicle

Location

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1950

Page

4

In Memoriam and Thanks Notices Collected

In memoriam and thanks notices honor Sey a head Eliza beth Hannah Charles John and Annie Jane Kinny. Messages express deep mourning and gratitude to doctors nurses and friends for condolences wreaths cards and support during bereavements. Names include Olive Charlie Mrs G Ninces Mrs E J Sutton Terry Oswald Teagoom Joe Sutton and Frank Ormond Sutton.

Elma Biggerden Annie Jane Kinny Love Mra JH Cook Ming P. Cook Mre McEachran G. Ninces Plesize E. J. Sutton Terry Oswald She Hey Taylor Frank Ormond Joe) Sutton Keow

The Bay Pialba Growth and Queensland Development Vision

A fragmented historical piece extols The Bay seaside area from Point Vernon to Point Urangan as a growing resort with tree lined esplanade beaches and camping facilities. It cites deep sea port water service sewerage and nation building as keys to Pialba’s future alongside Maryborough and other coastal towns. It highlights government population goals and urges civic authorities to lead development.

Pialba Vernon Scanners Torquay Urangan the Bay Arven Mile Point Vernon Point Urangan Dundowran Nikembah Queensland Australia Maryborough Burrum Shire Chamber of Com Weree and Vanowe Progress Associations

Pialba urged to fund water scheme and future sewerage plan

Burrum Shire Council hears from consultant J F Keays that a joint water supply for Pintba Howard and Torbanlea would cost 368 200 pounds using Burrum River sources. The report urges government subsidy to meet coastal erosion and eventual sewerage rollout to support growth and tourism.

J. F. Keays Burrum Shire Howard and Torbanlenu Burrum Urangen Pialba Tomarrow

Benefit Funds Need Watching Benefit Funds Need Watching

BRISBANE August 17 The registrar reported a generally satisfactory state of benefit funds in Friendly Societies though field strength was deteriorating and will require close watching over the next five years. Returns due September 1 for 14 branches were late and several June returns remained outstanding. Total membership June showed 69 008 with a net loss of 1430 for the year, mainly from aging members.

Brisbane Rhaneme Sovietiew Agnua Marehal Bern

Schiaparelli Questioned After Airport Bag Search

Paris reports say designer Madame Schiaparelli was questioned by detectives at Nice airport after police found diamond clips and bracelet parts in her luggage. She was released on provisional liberty as authorities review a French Jewel Formalite charge for contempt of the examining magistrate.

London Reuters Correspara Ing Mae Villa le Ree Golfman Matt Wheston Schisparell Mid

Bread complaint reports blue gumlike substance in loaves

A resident found a blue grey chewing gum like substance in a loaf of white bread and in a brown bread from a nearby store. The items were wrapped in clean packaging with an unreadable manufacturer name.

Oaire S Sabupken

Exports Bring Congestion to Brisbane Port

Aug 17 report warns that the impending export season will strain Brisbane as ships lie idle and port authorities stall. A spokesman said wool, butter, fruit, and sugar could be shipped overseas but the Stevedoring Industry Board vacillates, worsening delays and sparking public concern.

Brisbane

Myrna Loy Divorce Case In Cuernavaca Court

Myrna Loy fled an application for divorce from producer Gene Markey in Cuernavaca Court. Her lawyer said the case is uncontested, due to mental cruelty cited by Loy. Loy plans to marry in January and has no children. uncontested divorces typically take about a week.

Mexico City Morne Loy Gene Markey Cuernavaca Court Marker Miss Loy

Postal strike fails in Sydney city deliveries

Sydney postal action collapses as three separate city deliveries arrive on schedule. Assistant Deputy Director Mr Ferhe notes only minor delays in outlying suburbs amid protest over nursing of the postal workers' award. Forecast calls for fine weather in most areas with light winds.

Sydney Ferhe Usilon Aie

Callide MPs clash in Parliament on subsidies and jobs

Brisbane August 11 A split in opinion erupts in Parliament over subsidies for imported coal and federal spending. Burrows accuses the government of harming Australian industry while Noble and Ingram attack wage policy and immigration fears. Roberts condemns Labor as rash and warns against delaying anti Communist measures.

Brisbane Redere Callide Burrows Labour Port Curtis Yeronga Iowa Ingram ‘Lal Keppel Queensland Roberts Menzies- Fodeen

Three Nazi War Criminals Released by American Authorities

London August 17. Raw teres Frankfurt curt harral age that American authorities in Germany today announced the immediate release of three German war criminals Otto Dietrich former Nazi Press chief Friedrich Flick big industrialist and Richard Durre former Nazi Minister of Agriculture The release order was made on grounds of reduction of sentences for good conduct Five other criminals were released full five were serving seven year sentences New relations have increased the action of sentences for good behaviour from five to ten days a month.

London Rawteres Frankfurt Curt Harralage Germany Erman Otto Dietrich Nagi Presa Friedrich Flick Big Net Industrianist Richard Durre Mae

Churchill Mine Idle Amid Dispute Over Rates

Churchill Mine remains idle as 49 workers producing 120 tons daily seek settlement. Union officials, led by OA Nielsen, pushed for a deal by Monday at the office. The strike centers on crushing rates payable to women, with state union officials discussing the matter in Britain. No results announced last night.

Churchill Mine Churchill OA. Nielsen Che Union E Todd Britane

Egg Subsidy Requests From Australia Incomplete Figures

Canberra August 17 The Minister for Agriculture Mr McEwen said he had received several requests on what the Commonwealth should subsidise for eggs He noted the proposals involve an auction and important facts from the existing supply and prices had not been established before the policy could be considered by the Government He stressed the need for full material and data.

Canberra Augie McEwen Commonwealth Aimee

Municipal income tax proposed for smaller polities

A detailed discussion argues for municipal income tax as a sustainable local revenue. It weighs land value reliance, progressive effects of property taxes, and the need for constitutional feasibility, uniform base taxation, and fair apportionment to avoid double taxation while fostering responsible local governance.

Mihortage Ashes Clark Buroy U.S.A Canada Australes Commonwealth Switzerland Anid Ie France Belgium Mst Australis Western Australia

Radio parts expenditure approved by Executive Council

The Executive Council approved spending 1700 pounds for radio parts to be distributed across depots in the Siete area as part of a program to equip fire brigades with radio communications. A modern 10 watt radio set is to be adopted, aiding a comprehensive alert and command system under the Radio Communication Association. The push follows a broader effort to expand official communications within the region.

Brisbane Executive Council

ScarneSs Concert Delights Large Local Audience

August 17 saw over 250 attendees at a highly successful ScarneSs concert at Scarnem. The event credited to Mr and Mrs George Haddow junior for weeks of training, with Marrborough artists contributing, and a program featuring children's songs and dances, Dutch costumes, and varied adult performances. The Maryborough area organ and a duo of comedians kept the audience amused, and dancing followed the show with ticket sales strong and a later drawing planned.

Gcarness Scarnem Min George Haddow Dower George Haddon Bill Cowan Wwe Mra Vidler

Chinese batteries fire on British destroyer Concord

August 17 Hong Kong reported that batteries on three Chinese Communist held islands fired on the British destroyer Concord as it approached. The ship returned fire in self defense with minor casualties reported. the vessel was not damaged. A Navy spokesman described the engagement and noted shells landed near the Concord.

Hong Kong Concord Navy Wong Kong

Local transport delays lead to waivers and refunds

The report notes ministers and city officials in Portla Trent and Brisbane considering waivers or refunds for care and sheep truck loading delays caused by various circumstantial factors. Decisions were made on merit, with delays attributed to other causes and subject to review.

Brisbane Wom Ewan Roma Traffeport Duggan Portla- Trent Prac- Veco

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