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Newspaper

Maryborough Chronicle

Location

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

5

Taxi Fare Rise and Driver Association Notes

Junis-4 deputation will approach the Mun ster for Home Affaire MP Moore to seek a 4 per mile fare increase. The secretary of the Taxi Driver Association said taxi owners may have to close if new rates pass. MELBOURNE June 14 Australian workers can buy more food per hour of work than workers anywhere, a study shows. The Institute of Public Action notes that U.S. labor surveys indicate Australian workers must toil longer to buy the same food, highlighting wage gaps.

Brisbane Junis Tichees Mullnr Towery Munster For Moore Rob Caner Melbourne Teatitute of Public Acuion Department of Labour

New School Syllabus Delays and Focus Areas

Brisbane reports the Education Department intends a new primary syllabus including English and arithmetic as strong points while social studies and science await review. Director General L Edwards notes the need for a balanced range to avoid overloading pupils with too many subjects and promises further examination by the committee.

Brisbane Jemeit Adacsiies L. Edwards

New System for Junior Certificate Adopted

Brisbane June 14 The Director General of Education LD Edwards explained reasons for a change to the Junior Examination certificate system. He noted anomalies in grouping at the Junior Examination and remote issues in marking. The board endorsed the change unanimously saying the new system should enable employers to assess applicants accurately.

Brisbane LD. Edwards Dean Cedaley Howards Polk Walt US Pune Board of Post

Dutch migrant seeks house setup amid Melbourne delays

A Dutch migrant Mr Wary Deer Low arrived in Melbourne with his wife and two children. He planned to erect a dwelling using luggage and ready gear, aiming to set up a furniture removal and lodging business if travel delays hinder home completion.

Melbourne Wary Deer Low van Jer Leo

Prisoner Granted Nightly Latitudes at Liverpool Hospital

A prisoner escaped from Liverpool State Hospital and was allowed limited nightly reporting by a doctor in Central Court. Brickman, held for homicide, was granted permission to roam with supervision, reporting back each night, while others connected to the case faced various institutional details.

Gydney Liverpool State Hospital Central Court

Cement Is Main Material Worry In Beparineint Leewi

A report notes cement as the main material worry for the Shire Council regarding a water work project. Contractors are anxious to commence delivery after engineers warn of supply constraints, with bids and storage needs at the reservoir and pipeline works under review.

Verioua Anil Amd Darra Cement Company Sheeoureil Lyrobeuetraclin Hunter Ocoe Micuker EY Rey Hare Pato Desert Howard Jrewets Fear Sou Wir Barter Pecornerenn Thant the Chairminn and Ourselves Be Puit Hozard

Black Hand Gang in Victoria Under Scrutiny

Melbourne detectives probe the Black Hand gang amid forged signatures and an immigration scheme. Police estimate more than 160 members and report blackmail and threats targeting individuals believed to betray the group.

Melbourne Sae Aucralia Victoria

Canterbury Two Year Old Maiden of Port

Canterbury field notes list participants and positions for two year old maidens, with horses such as Grand Step Sut Trace Fair Spin Fleeting Beau and Liquid Fire in early heats. Officials record weights, jockeys, and outcomes across multiple races including First Ashbury Mixed Stakes and related entries.

Rae A. Eaves AL Whiteman Severna Hoselton J Wickey Hiavale McCoy N. Daly Seth Process Rineheval A. Thampens Cornell Hickey Pousing Ot Mallann S. Bush Kerrigan Floodstream Newbery Mousion Puutnete B. Killen Breeday Wheenpenk Pama Belkrit G. Moore A. Thompson G. Rodent Allegram PF. Williams Aia Arma Vbaeren Upe Byron Ite and Barratt Eive Grand Hickey Brazen Sovereign Carter Arrowdale Bude Ie Darke

Unclear OCR listing for Southern races and entrants

Fragmentary race card items include names such as Whitney Neal, J Berry, Anwyn, Cruuaven, Thumper Wings Away, and several others amid a dense field list. The page appears to catalog competitors, horses, and heats with minimal contextual detail.

Nobility BO J. Berry Phar Midesay Whitney Neal's Ark Pontiac Anwyn Ibhi Campale Lomi Saymont Warman Texan Frankiann Aden Toierrspresse Trower Selkoa Waterson Antipas Mister San Lala Setkrg Valrey Charming Sule Berratt

Caulfield Toolamboo Hurdle Winners and Notable Runners

A crowded field highlights the Caulfield Toolamboo Hurdle with senior and junior runners. Winners and notable finishes include henry Bwits, Gerber Exetera, and Wanda in a tight prize event, with multiple horses claimed across divisions and sprint stakes.

Toolamboo Redhel Gerber Exetera Simeon E Ariaties Seledun Panehay Bs & Selb Tacsert Bremee

Doomben Fields And Racing Names From OCR Fragment

A scrambled OCR list references Doomben fields, racing names, trainers, horses, and places. It mentions horses such as Conquest, Thunder, Regal Stomd, and Royal Gaiety alongside various person names and venues, creating a dense, jumbled record of racecourse identifiers.

Uae Willy Rangoon Pieter Kell Clade Ciurney Uivraten Goa Walston Singh Bright Fox Sheriien Srurteou Marilee Heal Siumioy Arate Noamard'y Melita Jun Mandi JUN Mandi, Ats James Bost Fetike Fisher Winhway McLean Tiveingeten Paul Speizie Warkeom Byreer Marieey Royal Andrew

Anomalies in Rail Way Removal Bill Pondered in Courts

Brisbane report notes calls from union secretary Mir Natton to remove anomalies in railway provisions. Claims seek protections against unpaid leave and absence penalties, arguing workers should not be penalized for days not worked while awaiting missing payments. Court action anticipated.

Mir Naton Lea Vie Brisbane Pommissalober

Drift From Dairying Advisory Meets in Sydney

Grisbane reports rainfall and gusts affect dairy areas. Commonwealth Dairy Advisory Committee chair Jemirmin to attend June 22 Sydney meeting. Plan to amend fertilizer policy aims to curb price rise and support dairy industry through summer.

Murder charge after nine years in Auteland case

An old murder case resurfaces as authorities file new charges after nine years. Key individuals include Auteland jurist George Coed and Mary Bil een Turner. Investigations focus on long-delayed evidence, with no body found and uncertain motives. Police pursue factual updates amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Auteland Juri George Coed Ras Tiel Ty Mary Bil Een Turner

Land Ballot Good Gamble Warns of Fair Odds

June 4 Lands Minister Mr Foley said towns will take part in land ballot. Applicants in the ballot will have far odds against them but the winning number will grant the holder an advantage worth 15.00 in the Golden Cwalut-Lromenately.

Biuisbane Land Calvin Foley

Rural Society of St George T W Grititha Presides at AGM

At the annual meeting of the Rural Society of St George T W Grititha was re elected president. Mr A N E Neal was returned unopposed as honorary secretary treasurer. The branch total membership of 113 was present. A report of the meeting will be published in the next issue. Diplomat Des II notes: Mrs MacLean, wife of diplomat Donald MacLean, gave birth to a daughter in London today.

Rural Society of St. George T W

Mad Runner Should Win at Canterbury Meeting

The report outlines horses including Mad Runner and rivals at Canterbury and Randwick, noting past form, trainer and jockey shifts, and likely contenders such as Raven Bilaniae and Grey Theo for the Welter Handicap and other stakes. It highlights recent outings, prospects at Randwick and Canterbury, with emphasis on Canterbury stakes and mare prospects.

New Look Canterbury Midwife Oeler Lantanterbury Aden McCartes Tredana Bath Bate la Thimble Randwick Mancini G Moore Centerbury Pee Patil

Contempt Action Against S M Herald

Contempt proceedings against the Sydney Morning Herald editor John Balrtan and associate party continue in the Supreme Court. Lawyers and officials moved for a rule nisi after a Herald article published June 4 raised questions of contempt. The case, heard before Justice Minsellie, focuses on alleged prejudicial reporting and free press limits in a pretrial context.

Sydney Heme Hilmwelle Tat the Supreme Oun Bediy John Balrtan Sydney Morning Olre Smith Lae Ley Ceart Orn Tani Sivnier Iauney KC Mr L Orazman Rode Feneratir Hunter'h Fll Abe Peivale Rhamburs Neal

Blood donors organized in the town meeting notes

A meeting was held to organize blood donors and support efforts at the Gleam bank area. Attendees included Matron and Detenue, with planning for a dedicated blood drive and related fundraising activities at the Courting Club. The gathering set a July date for a follow up meeting.

Nedding

Davey Jones Backed in Brisbane Jute 14-Harx Race

Davey Jones faces a mixed field as backers in Brisbane mark a tense 14-Harx event. The race features a favored contender, with King finishing third and paired with a rival rider. crowd noise and pace quicken as the field presses toward the final laps.

Brisbane Tor Celhmaan

Horse racing notes from a crowded entry list

A fragment lists two year old fillies and geldings in classes like Breeday and Maidens, with entries including Dubious, Vale Spin, Ashbury, Pontiac, Thankbrook, Campace, Texax, Lord Swynford, Flying, New Look, Asquil tal, Perisher, Canterbury Handicap. It mentions Welter and several horse names such as Dubious, Grey Theo, West Cookie.

Rhedive Kendwick Theo Triggmi Tan Wick Pontiac Ant Bank Cole Vale Tracers FIT Ashbury Pontiac Thankbrook Campace Texax Lord Swynford Asquiltal Adem Hallas Perisher Canterbury Fir Welter Bilarinias Dalston Grey Theo Kewi Bet Dublewe

South Korean officers charged in army embezzlement

London dispatch reports South Korean government officials arrested on embezzlement charges related to defense funds totaling about 40 million. The inquiry follows a scandal tied to a controversial training camp and alleged deaths, prompting government actions and a parliamentary inquiry.

London Reuters Pown Representativ Ceporle Lina Tee Die Systran Kier Aianveeth

De Valera Returns as Ireland’s Leader After Coalition Fails

Eamon De Valera, aged Irish statesman, resumes as prime minister following votes that left his party short of a stable majority. His Fianna Fáil seeks support from five independents after a near nine-party coalition collapse, shaping Ireland’s government posture.

London Lune Eamon le Valera Mt Feve Ohn Commie LM de Custwria Valera Chteerv Tye Viana Pott

Allied successes in Korea capture Pyonggang triangle area

Allied tank forces of over 108 tanks seize Pyonggang in North Korea’s triangle defense zone. Report says advances reach Chorwon Kunx, with claims of Communist withdrawal toward Kumhwa and Kumhwa area. Western dispatch notes limited resistance and uncertain exact positions amid rapid maneuvering.

York Pyonggang North Korea Pyonggang Chorwen Kunres Comrie Bierlangi Mwachon Kamhwa Piel Despetetey

Ron Griffiths Fails to Pass Doctor in Brisbane Match

The report notes Ron Griffiths fails to pass a medical examination ahead of a key match against France at Prince End. Team selections list Mackay, Booker, Dawen Griffiths, and Jud Setirdew among players, with Queensland’s lineup including McGlynn, Haszard, MetGovern, and Crocker.

Ron Griffiths Brisbane Aas Leeappae Fraece Mackay Dawen Griffitht Betwee Ipswith Lpaeark Lette Haszard Griffith McCattery JT Crocker B. Davie Drew Db Hall RK Davies Wataon G. Teya

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