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Newspaper

Maryborough Chronicle

Location

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

5

Journalist Awarded Five Hundred Pounds for Defamatory Publication

A jury found that a Queens Land newspaper wrongly published defaming remarks about the Boonah Shire Council. The Chief Justice awarded 500 pounds and costs, with execution to follow, noting the publication did not serve public benefit or act in good faith for stakeholders.

Queens Land Muller Boonah Hablen Aa VO Gomages Bfovter le Mater Bow Shire Counc Menting Milan Times Pingient Wind Cave

Unclear OCR Summary of May Event Highlights

The readable fragments describe a political or council discussion with named individuals including Eira Crowe and others. Details about dates, places, or outcomes are missing or garbled, leaving an outline of proceedings without concrete actions or results.

Capt Left Ship At Last Moment In Brisbane Rescue

Brisbane May 17 The marietta Brighty and four men abandoned ship last night as water flooded the vessel. Crew were rescued offshore and towed to shore while authorities investigated the sinking and cargo salvage. No date has been set for further proceedings as Deputy Director of Navigation Captain Maupe oversees the incident.

Brisbane Marietta Brighty Leo Maupe Sale Fond Atea al Ward Wildy Gaid Tuerlay Moore

Paris Assembly Passes Bill on Pretender Return

Paris dispatch reports the French Assembly voting on a bill regarding the return of the Count de Paris to exile from which the fate of the Pretender rests. The chamber reportedly approved the measure despite opposition and abstentions, as the court and family remained in Paris awaiting outcome.

Paris Femie Prunes Baldane Stehild

Warning on Dollars and Canada’s Economic Outlook

Fragmented OCR shows a discussion of Canada’s future and a United Nations context with Pearson cited. It reports shifts in dollar amounts, decreases and increases in exports for March, February comparisons, and Britain’s export figures amid a general tone of economic caution.

Canada Pearson Serling Maron ak'Son Australie Britain Calais

Tread Manufacturers Associa tion to hear deputation on women voters

May 17 in ENISHANE the Tread Manufacturers Association plans to meet a deputation from the Group of Women Voters to discuss the malty Wiente Kasdling of brewed items. Secretary K Shaw notes discussions could cost 450 pounds for a bread wrapping machine in Dihehouse and another farthing for a loaf wrapper.

Enishane Tread Manufacturers’ Association Genger of K. Shaw Dihehouse

Rays Tested For Safe Water Use In Children

May 17 Oakridge Tenn Esa reports that the United States Atomic Energy Commission announced plans to test radioactive emissions for consumer use in children. A new low Haven connections company proposed a device capable of producing slimio disintegration with a 230 day half life.

Oakridge Tennesaen Sates Atomic Energy Commission Today Mb Diyeebuarenjarch Gilburt Low Haven

Face-Saver or Martial Wisdom Tape May 17 1949

Chiang Kai-shek urged national unity and concentration of military force to defeat Communists as leaders announced a strategic withdrawal from key positions around Hainan and Taiwan Strait. Observers noted mixed signals amid plans to reinforce defenses and withhold retreat rather than surrender, with western observers warning of potential strikes on Formosa and increased Soviet and Allied support debates.

Chiang Kai- Shek Hainan Chiang Taiwein Sur Chowchihjou Sharig- Nuh He Var Fermaés Piel le Alroy

Miners Code Test Case Filed in Sydney District

An application was filed by Gallagher for secret but formal action on the Northerninerw disciplinary code. Gregory Forster, secretary of Northern Collieries Ltd, made the filing on May 11. The district judges will hear the application at Newrastic on Tuesday. Adjourning the mine owners’ meeting, the applicator sought holiday and annual leave penalties to enable rank and file members to approve the code.

Sydney Gallagher Northerninerw Gregory Forster Northern Collieries Ltd Northern Tiners Newrastic Tureday Lammonth Aniel Fic

Migrant row ends with train assault near Newcastle

Two European migrants were injured in a brawl on the northwest mail train south of Newcastle. One man was knocked unconscious, another hurled from a carriage onto the track. Police and ambulance teams later found the unconscious Pole Pawel Leman Cay near Cockle Creek station. chaotic scene followed with clothing torn and a man berserk.

Lover Newcastle Cockle Creek Pia Wee Manny Pawel Leman Cay Wen Newcade Durlet Hospital Sydney Puoite Works Department Palteen de Hakeene Mont Perey Riage Rolion Ware

Yugoslav Fear of Troop Movements Amid Turmoil

Fragmented text shows Yugoslav fear of troop movements and security concerns amid wartime confusion. Mentions of authorities, operations, and civilian impact across multiple locations, with references to raids and public notices.

Young bull causes commotion in Mereford city streets

A young Mereford bull named Orem Coane roamed the city, damaging yards and clashing with crowds near the ferry landing. It plunged into the river but was corralled by a Customs House ferryman, pulling the animal to safety by a tree. The bull will spend the night in the city pound.

Bhishanse Mereford Usele Customs House

Consternation at 1956 Games date Melbourne

News from Melbourne reports consternation over the 1956 Olympic Games dates chosen for late October and early November. Officials fear weather, racing disruptions, and conflicts with Derby and Melbourne Cup. Experts suggest possible venue shift or congress decision to salvage the event amid uncertain spring rainfall.

Melbourne Richard ‘Turnbull Clad Turnbull

Mrs Cook Avenges Defeat in Local Tennis Meet

In a dramatic pairing at Rockhampton, Mrs Cook defeated rival Mrs Nugent in a tense tennis match. Lucy Donald, 15, showed promise but fell short against Cook who avenged a prior loss. Other results featured Swrimmer and Wright in close contests as players from Milton and Maryborough competed.

Bandaberg Lucy Donald Min Milton Dr Cook Mauryborough Donald Rockhampton Riibe Bere Mete Ml Garyes Bay Lover Woo Wright A. Snell von O'Neill Laver-Seed Wright 'Nelltei Kay Nananee-Yarrerian AL Abe Jery T Wortrun Vm Chen Ted Heb Wil Ruis Temeulin Biyer Vallee Kingaroy Mies M Fidue Nugent Beak Cavan Mae Hide Coneory Nugent Stelsenburg Wei Marybaruag Burschberg Mery Th Cook En Chenate Mire Lewley Cok Mim Lewley Mire Doyle Ming Midgelley

Fight bank bill to election in Australia sabotage note

Fragmented text mentions an effort to sabotage a bank bill tied to an election. Names and clear details are unreadable, with garbled phrases about commissions, ranks, and monthly dissolution. The passage appears to be partial, making precise facts difficult to extract.

Judith Percy Reaches Semi Finals In Rough Bout

In a tense earlier round Judith Percy advances to the semi finals amid a string of close exchanges. The match features Percy overcoming several rivals as she seals progress with decisive late points while other competitors, including Mina Labher and Mine Rinoche, face tough losses and ongoing recovery efforts.

Percy Teta Mina J. Labher Stun Gurion Mie Perey Dade Kool Cairne Jaan Fletemer

Fragmented OCR item with scattered names and prices

An unclear clipping lists numerous names, places, and prices in a jumbled order. It mentions Brisbane and multiple personal names, codes, and monetary figures, but the context and full events remain unreadable. The piece reads like a damaged historical inventory or catalog entry with varied tokens.

Suspect Detained After Melbourne Night Incident

Police hold a wanted man after a Melbourne disturbance near a railway yard. Intermergentions indicate the suspect resisted arrest at a pub area, with officers escorting him to custody. The incident occurred Saturday night near Brightot and Yalloury, as a sergeant and patrolman assisted in the apprehension.

Melbourne Carmen Wulterer Ust Brightot Bet Yalloury Stere Stete Eleeceierty Comarlazlorie Euing

Steel Frames For Locos Near Brisbane Report

A bort line item notes a transport minister sending frames to England for three fat heated vice frames for 11% tenor natives. It mentions steel components and rust concerns at Pneutet with discussion of related ships and ports.

Brisbane Troneport War Thetine Peliway England Salem Rust

Departure Delayed in Brisbane Amid Church Counsel Deliberations

In Brisbane on May 17 Arch bishop Dubie postpones a planned mission to Rome for weeks as church counsel debates the decision this week. No final outcome has been reached. discussions continue among church leaders.

Brisbane Dubie

Luxury for the paying at Hayman L

Hayman Island offers two week all inclusive luxury packages with air fares from Brisbane. Government representatives and security will inspect during visits as the heavily booked resort features upscale suites and tropical garden lodges.

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BRL Will Visit Country Centres

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Mishane Deleautres Peishane Migby Ace Mckay Kundiaterry Ana Janerearh Tenuckey Shames Sanday Burie Laven North Queenslenie Aulatiel Enyataanie

Linde Replaces Irwin As Centre

The report notes Linde takes over the centre role from Irwin amid a roster reshuffle. Several names appear in the background, including Billie, Pheer Rew, and Winton, with team figures Teper and Crocker mentioned as part of the transition.

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Unclear OCR fragment on pre fabricated homes and weather

Fragmentary text mentions pre fabricated homes and weather in France with scattered phrases about materials and individuals. Most content is garbled, yielding no clear event, date, or identifiable entities for a coherent summary.

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