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Newspaper

Maryborough Chronicle

Location

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 06, 1952

Page

2

Death notices and obituaries from Maryborough area

The page records multiple death notices and funeral details for Maryborough and Brisbane area residents. It lists Maryborough residents including Lavra Dorothy Wilhelmina Jacobsen and Christian Jarobeen, with funeral plans at St Pauls Cathedral and Maryborough Cemetery, and mentions closures of local stores and lodge members attending services. Also includes memoriam notices for Lynch and related family condolences.

Christian Jarobeen Lavra Dorothy Wilhelmine Jacobsen St Paul's Church of England Maryborough Kirk & Son

First Sale Of Oil At Atodan And Ettoned Of Oil

A fragmentary notice describes an initial oil sale at Atodan and Ettoned and references a plan named Angiodranian Compass. The copy is garbled but indicates a historic first sale event with associated entities and a directive named compass plan.

Atodan Lew Yar

Maryborough mayoral race fans civic interest in May 31

Voters will choose between Ald. C Tanner and Ald. H Dunn for mayor as Maryborough eyes municipal elections on Saturday May 31. The piece argues ratepayers care about efficient city management amid loan market uncertainty and material shortages shaping local finance.

Maryborough Ald. C. Tanner Ald H. Dunn Queensland State Electricity Commission Electredye Communion Stac Counscil Commonwealth Lown Council Canberra Arthur Fadden Hough CL Wileon Yurk-areet Masry Trapwa Shee

Canadian Gaol Riot Report From Montreal

Patrols and guards faced a prison riot at a Montreal jail yesterday as inmates seized control and started fires. Firemen battled blazes while prisoners tossed objects and cigarettes during the disturbance. Police say most warders and inmates were unharmed, with limited injuries reported.

Australian farmer turns wasteland into rich garden model

Daniel Geary of Maryborough reclaims a flood damaged allotment in Hunter Street converting it to a thriving plot. He drains the land and plants tomatoes, cabbages, bananas, and mangoes using open trenches and hand tools aided by a small cultivator. Geary, once retired, now claims soil improvement through green manure and careful cultivation, turning a swampy area into productive beds and fruit trees.

Maryborough Daniel Geary Hunter-street Plaza Geary Tiano J Mirytorough Pratos Tate Binanas Pete Alma Marsory Department of Agrculture Mir Keestle

Early Diagnosis of Cancer Vital for Survival

New York May 5 The American Cancer Society urged diet and lifestyle changes to boost early cancer detection. A public education push using print and TV aimed to increase awareness among the public and physicians. About 700000 people were treated for cancer in the United States, with 76000 lives saved last year and 615008 deaths recorded.

New York American Cancer Society Piiky Eta Ae Nia DESI Awarefem We of Doth United Listen Society Mid

Stone fish tale shocks readers at Cataker Bay

An odd find near Cataker Bay stirs fear as teachers plan a pupil visit. A claimed expert suspects a stony creature from the sea, resembling a venomous fish with wrinkled skin and seaweed cloak. Authorities warn parents to keep children away from rocky shores until clarity returns.

Tinana Road Crash Arrests Night Collision

A car overturned on Central Road Tinana on a Friday night after skidding on loose gravel. Driver Renald William Dowenn and passenger Am citone survived with minor injuries, aided by the steel hood and escaping with few scratches. Gordon Campbell Newson had the vehicle, which rolled over after striking a rough section near mile from Gympie road turn-off. The four wheels faced the air as the head injuries were minor for the occupants.

Central Road Tinana G Morrow Gordon Campbell Newson Renald William Dowenn Citone Central Toadeed Gympie Road Neeky 3 Anal Vom

Missing Gold Lost From Ship Off New York Waters

Police search for a man who vanished with 42000 dinars of Aliett gold aboard a merchant vessel near New York. A tanker crew concealed the event, and authorities suspect a crime linked to the Queen Mary voyage while a liner later encountered a distraction and the man disappeared.

SPW York Cumini New York

Black Trades Need Youths in Sydney Apprenticeships

May 5 report to the Commonwealth State Apprenticeship Committee notes fears among boys about trades careers. H. Barges cites advice misled by rumors about boiler making and electrical work, deterring applicants. He cites vacancies April 31 for apprentice electrical and mechanics though moulders and boilermakers are scarce.

Ireedemt H. Barges Commonwealth State Sydney

Sydney Blackouts May Continue

Sydney May 5 The Electricity Commissioner says blackouts may persist until 1865 with power restored only after completion of new plants. Four 60 kilowatt machines at Pyrmont power house are being shipped to tempering. more plants at Lake Macquarie and Day are planned, delaying full relief.

Sydney Sidney Wil G Condo Wwe Pyremont Pyrmont

Man Killed in Frankston Home After Struggle with Intruder

Wilfred Voor Dunstan died in Frankston Hospital after a confrontation at his home on Mire Ave. Police say the assailant, believed to suffer war neurosis, pinned Dunstan and fired a 22 caliber pistol during the altercation. The intruder fled toward a neighbor’s house after a struggle that also involved a man kicking a bathroom door. Police note Mr and Mrs Snell anticipated trouble from a man they knew.

Wilfred Voor Dunstan Frankston Hopital Bey Snell Paul P Aul

Mr Baldwin Dies in Isis District Remembrance

Mrs Baldwin and family mourn the death of Mr Baldwin aged 74 born in Bundaberg who served in World War I and was a popular, long time resident around Burnett and Tain districts and a former Shire councillor. He married Alma Walker and the couple lived at May 7 cattle property before his passing.

Childers Ine Wie Bundaberg Burnett Tain Gaspel South Africa Tam Bingers Booyal Alma Walker Balewin Leis

Open Woodchop Won By M. Cheers

Brisbane May 5 Ten axemen lead a field of 44 competitors into the final of a woodchop event. M Cheers won with a strong performance in the high wind, ahead for the £100 prize and honours. Participants included J Shirl, B Goener, A Downe, A Allowsy Towne, and A D hee Goodna.

M. Cheers Brisbane A. C Windsor Ae M Beerwal Shirl I Tacca B. Goener Eumundi

Drunken Sydney Train Driver Sentenced for DUI

Leo Edwards a 57 year old Redfern resident with 10 years service on the railway pleaded guilty to driving an electric train while drunk at Compare Court. A passenger reported his condition, he was escorted from the train, and he could not recall his drink count. He later appealed the jail term.

Sydney Avery Hem A Marty Ives Leo Edwards Redfern Thalway Wol Therme Bay Edwards Edwardes

Escapee Manwell Nelson Sought in Numinbah Valley

Police search the Numinbah Valley for 20 year old Manwell Douglas Nelson who escaped from the Numinbah Privan Farm between 50 pm and Sunday morning. He is believed hiding in thick jungle wearing a blue dungaree shirt striped uniform and carrying food and clothing. Nelson recently completed four months of a two term sentence for a Supreme Court breach charge.

Brisbane May Numinbah Manwell Douglas Nelson Numinbah Privan TM Am Rouse Bie Mn Neon Supreme Court Levnd

Floods Hit Island as Heavy Rain Strikes Japan

May 5 Tokyo reports heavy rains on Japan's southern island causing floods and rail and road washouts. Police evacuate residents from Sendai despite weather hampering rescue boats. A city with 42,000 people suffers widespread damage as rivers surge and rainfall totals approach twelve inches over the weekend.

Tokio Jagan Muwehu Sendai Veollien Meinere Alton Ube

Soviet and Egypt rocket talk in war reports and plans

Reports from wartime dispatches discuss American and Allied views on military aid and strategic buildup, including Gruenther and Eisenhower positions, Swiss and Egyptian rocket developments, and Vandenberg notes on long range air power. The material cites forecasts of force levels, interceptability, and technologic efforts in Western Europe and the Middle East.

Ebenhower Senae Gruenther Eisenhower Owens Pla Gruen Ge Gruenther Daily Express Kart Pochiner Egypt Germany Betty Express Faylinee Workenope Cairo Degert Vandenberg United States Stralggic Ieee Cman Eiemy Genet Vandenberg United States Air Force Wtar McDonnell Alerralh Corporation

Unsuccessful Search for Angelo Quaranting in Cairns

Policemen and civilians searched all day around Cairns for Angelo Quaranting 155), who had been missing since Friday morning. Mounted parties under Inspector W Peters combed a wide area, often in heavy rain, as efforts continued with no success.

Cairns Honda Angelo Laboure Inmpere Cairns W. Peters

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