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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1948
Page
5
June 11 report from Bane and the Clarence-Richmond flood area describes massive damage. Landowners in Lismore Grafton Coraki Baine and surrounding districts find complete cattle losses and widespread crop destruction. Manitoba? (text limited)
Reports describe a general strike in France with government officials debating responses. Strain grows as workers prepare for a week of action while relief efforts and food shortages appear in affected areas. Local shelters report rising demand for aid as families face starvation and uncertainty.
The Ascot Gold Cup saw a French-trained runner prevail over rivals led by Pirenet and Belgian entries. Poulich trained the winner, with Van Frenmay and Wetemae also prominent as the field tightened on the home stretch.
Fragmentary text mentions wine products and a vendor, with names and phrases unclear. It references aroma, fate, and an order line for WINE GASTLE WINES PTY. LTD. and individuals that appear garbled.
Details from a June golf event show Von Nida leading with a lengthy score rundown including players like Faulkner, Burton, King, and Rees. A dispute at the third tee over a marker’s call delayed play, and Von Nida later struggled with a missed putt and a failed return of a score prior to finishing.
A tragic accident at the Atton show in Sub, wi, features a runaway horse pulling a trainer from the ring. The man died after being thrown and injured, leaving a widow and four daughters.
A letter from a petitioner in Pinlbe requests funds for an alarm clock and medical support after service. The writer notes family illness and hospital care, asks for help from the Tongue secretary and local townsfolk, and mentions a plan to collect funds to cover essential needs amid scarce resources.
Shanghai correspondent reports 200 killed as a typhoon devastates coastal Zhejiang and Shanghai areas. Wind and flood damage hinder relief, with authorities delaying a full casualty count as rescues continue and food supplies falter.
Hassen fought Fuller at the stadium in a boxing bout described as a sharp, evenly matched contest. The article notes quick footwork and defensive ducking with crisp weaving and wrestling moves, while Fuller showed flashes of aggression but was mostly outmaneuvered.
A Cleaving case from Cullman Alabama details Mrs Christine Johnston dropping a divorce complaint against Governor Folsom. She alleges abandonment and that they never lived together as husband and wife. The note references the governor’s political defeat and related legal actions. London dispatch notes Attlee and Devlin examining European unity plans after Churchill delegation.
Washington June 11 negotiations began between Greece and Bulgaria to restore diplomatic relations. Greek ambassador Vana Dendramis and Turkish or other officials discussed the matter amid a European crisis atmosphere, with ministers and diplomats participating in the early discussions.
The court ordered a refund of 1514 to tenants after findings that rents charged were excessive. Sharp, who pleaded guilty, had earlier been fined £5. The case traced excess rent totals to 450 pounds, caused by not seeking court determination before rent rises.
Members of the CWA Younger Set stage a cabaret at Hall with 47 booked tables. Dancers in blue and white perform elaborate routines as guests enjoy fruit juice, decorations, and varied acts. The event features Miss Why the Hall and several named performers, drawing a gay, festive crowd.
June 18 report says the state endures its worst steel shortage in history. Primary production slows as firms struggle to source steel and materials. A machinery maker for pea harvesting plans to close due to inability to obtain raw materials. Several wheel orders from rural areas remain unfilled. Local industry faces shutdown risk as steel scarcity bites.
A. W. Fadden notes tactics aimed at confusing voters during the referendum. He asserts government actions were designed to intimidate electors while urging careful weighing of ample facts and official statements. The piece records debate over public influence and campaign methods.
A garbled tennis match report notes Budge defeats Much Improved Pails with scores mentioned as 4-41, 0-2, and others amid a stream of distorted names and phrases. The piece references Australian and Ohio players and hints at a dramatic showing by Budge in a domestic match.
Sydney reports a contested objection to a ban on Communists by the RSL and related political groups. The June 1 dispatch notes district divisions and mentions legal and organizational reactions, with stressed tension over security and allegiance within the Returned Soldiers League.
A report states an escaped Nazi was recaptured in London during tense events tied to a February Dachau camp case. The brief mentions the court case and ongoing trial actions, referencing individuals linked to Allied and German interests.
A garbled report shows a Dairy Association payout totaling 69 424 pounds to Gympie suppliers amid delays and price shifts. Separate Reuters note from Berlin cites 200 barges aiding Berlin with a counter-signing push and a new paper in the Britt tone.
The testimony alleges that the security service ignored Communist Party links and named undercover members in key positions at a major explosives factory. Mr Lang accuses the CSR of vulnerability, citing a large oath of office requirement and naming Dr J Atcherley as a Communist or socialist contact.
An OCR fragment reports severe steel and galvanised pipe shortages across the port area. It notes limited arrivals, with only a fraction of demand met, and mentions galvanised pipe stock and ongoing supply constraints affecting construction and metalwork.
A garbled notice outlines a tender for a new hospital kitchen block. References to officials, locations, and costs are unreadable, but the item remains a procurement call for a hospital expansion project.
The district expects clear skies and mild temperatures through the coming weekend with light winds. No significant precipitation or storms are anticipated. residents are advised to plan outdoor activities accordingly.
Fragmented OCR text describes a disruptive event involving a group linked to Polish altar boys in Wahsaw. It mentions names and unclear actions, with references to a party and potential violence but lacks clear dates or outcomes. The readable parts suggest a local incident with youths and a public disturbance.
A cryptic report details strange happenings and a tense pursuit at a Polish town. Suspects, a mysterious bonfire, and a late discovery lead to a resolution as authorities piece together clues and recover a crucial witness.
A garbled report outlines the championship round, with players Maguire Voitiboy Horny We Licitie and others listed amid scheduling notes for a May or Sunday session. The text also references a Canberra Canberra message about Australia US trade and a refusal of permits for various care including dogar and Du Sorta.
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