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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
2
Funeral and memorial notices from Torquay and nearby areas detail services for the Horn and Bellus families, with dates, venues, times, and burial details. Included are personal dedications and in memoriam lines honoring Maurice Frederick and Mrs. Matildea Bellus.
Discussion of Federal support for large scale irrigation and hydro electricity projects in North Queensland. Emphasis on Federal-State partnership, rapid design and construction, and the need for national security through rural and industrial expansion.
Singapore June 11 Sir Millom Paynten Under Secretary of State for the Colonies said international control of tin could be devised. A leading economic expert staying in Malaya cautioned the tin position would worsen if the United States continued stockpiling. He did not know when heat would end but believed such control would give buyers and sellers a voice in general planning.
The council weighed appointing a cadet health inspector to inspect premises citywide amid a push to boost health services. Proposals cited current vacancies and workload in business zones with estimates for inspections and salary scales. Some aldermen urged using existing staff, while others pressed for formal cadet recruitment and training.
Canberra June 11 The Minister for Shipping Senator YacLong announced that grain ships leaving Australia may carry more bulk grain between decks reducing need for feeders and saving timber. A directive from Ottawa on safety will be applied to railway lines and overseers to ensure faster standard ship movements.
Brisbane reports a drive planned for tomorrow to destroy about 30 wild pigs damaging sorghum and other grains. Officials believe the herd are descendants of a truckload released for sale years ago. Farmers fear ongoing losses if the pigs return.
A lively second race of six for the Austral trophy drew twelve riders from the Maryborough club. A Heselwood won in strong form on his debut, with Bob Bauer second and Vic Playford third as the event ran from the Glabe Hotel to Stockyard Creek and back.
A ratepayer complains as councillors discuss poor road conditions in a seldom-visited area. Three councilors attend a meeting but offer few concrete fixes, leaving residents frustrated about progress and oversight.
In the Senate and House, party rifts widen as Evatt pushes for jury trials and Labour gains momentum while government figures like Holt seek to hold the line. Backbenchers rally, Speaker’s discipline draws criticism, and Townley revisits a Sydney Harbour incident as defence policy dominates week.
In parliamentary commentary Holt rises as a central Liberal figure amid cabinet shifts and leadership speculation. The minister's handling of a Speakers order inquiry and past resignations shape the party’s political dynamics.
Brisbane forwards dominated the game scoring through Wise and Cornell as they tied Samy Funi e after strong early pressure. Maryborough and Warwick also played, with Brisbane securing a 62 point win and plans to push for the finals as Toowoomba Gympie and other teams noted.
Granville area water supply concerns prompt Granville Borough Council to seek tenders for pipes and fittings. The plan, backed by the water and heritage committee, foresees a 20 580 pound extension with supply from the city water tower if material shortages delay a new tower.
An army patrol on a mining track near Ipoh was attacked by a gang of about 40 in a guerrilla assault. The first burst killed or wounded several soldiers or police, with one in serious condition. A second patrol member witnessed the shooting and alerted reinforcements. Terrorists were later identified as communist fighters.
Brisbane reports the current Queensland wool sale near £4.0 million so far, vs £32.5 million last season. The sale began Thursday with optimism it will meet the total. brokers note wool quality is on par with the May sale and plan to clear up remaining bales.
The fragmentary text mentions wartime events and locations, with unclear names and dates. It appears to reference conflict actions and possibly battle notes, but specific details are unreadable in the OCR.
A partial read mentions Ermeda Crealei Birla in connection with a local event. The note lists KM Bunt as another figure and references a derg in an unspecified context. The fragmented text suggests a ceremonial or organizational detail without clear dates or places.
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