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Newspaper

Maryborough Chronicle

Location

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 22, 1950

Page

3

Wallaroos Edge Suburbs In Rugby Clash At Eskdale Park

Kennedy and Wallaroos triumph after a tense stand off at Eskdale Park as Western Suburbs push to an 8 5 lead before Wallaroos rally to 12 8 late in the game. Strong forward work from King Creamer and Dawes led Western Suburbs while Wallaroos relied on Dahtow, Kennelly and Watkins to respond with tempo and aggression.

Wallaroos Eskdale Park Creamers Ted D. Cozens Iszloub J. Wien A. Creamer J. Young Creamer Jim Young Re Bark Sethy McKenna Dunray Lambe Ware Bawt aKoin Brothery Fun Cromsfield Wea Dawron Buburbe Wielerd Fionn Watkine Hukseway Wwe Gowta Pflatalart Roos Suburbs Almont Mcwale Aberdeen Miller Estern Wallarpas Cor Toe Benzal Tigers Watkins Rownton Batsiell Rioos Suburbe Western Suburba Wallaroce Suburbesti Roce New War Buzzleff Thire Coerie Wallarooe Bavern Anvere Rothers Riort Irish Sea Leo Chapicler Rovers

Mine Shaft Ordeal Delivers Injured Man At Surface

A badly injured man, Austin Withers, was rescued after a 40 ft shaft fall near Bendigo around midnight. A search party hauled him up, using a tree and improvised stretcher after a long journey to the surface. His condition is reported as improving today.

Bendigo Austin Withers Et Weleford Forest Mar Bemdien

Man Falls 50 Feet From Sea Wall at Sewcastle Beach

Sydney May 21 A labourer Thomas Hiberts 130 New Castle was fatally injured after falling 50 feet from a sea wall at Sewcastle beach. Alfred George Bashford of Cowes Hill near Resorts reported the incident. Police questioned a witness Roberta and Roberts amid investigation. Roberts was later detained on two charges.

Sydney Sewcastle Beach Thomas Hiberts Newcastie Alfred George Bashford Cowes Hill Roberta Jean Bankwiede Roberts Devin Corie Bockwnards Murlie Newcastle

Northern Hotels to Be Improved in Cairns

A plan to upgrade hotels in Cairns is unveiled with a proposed investment around 700,000 shillings. The move, backed by NS Fremeares and local officials, aims to attract national and international tours, enhance hotel pushing controls, and coordinate hospitality events. Executives from ULVA and ANA discuss logistics and a chartered tour itinerary.

Cairns Uwa Inter Tate oniMeral Hhote Fremeares NS. Brawch Docker USV A Fakir Rapen Boone Pierre Yrhe Ulva Shymanter Ana

Revolving beacon at aerodrome sparks mixed local views

Amid debates on a proposed revolving beacon at the aerodrome, residents voiced varied opinions on its potential brilliance and visibility from Hervey Bay to Sandy Cape. The Air Department aims to enhance night loading facilities, linking Maryborough to broader air routes. In local sports, Brothers, Wallaroos, and Meyers posted tight results as third grade matches drew keen contest.

Thareday Bintervels Samy Residerng Hervey Bay Dotrin Air Department Mmryborough Pond Birkett K Pedersen Brothers Stinite Hambrecht McLelland Birkel Ward Revere Oteniant J. Lows Trw Concannon Movers Ltd Wallaroos Western Suburbs Wallareus Sn Wallaress Brothers Rovers Ewt Pring Ramsay Causey Utgach Saunders Spencer Meyere Brunke Dever Dawleen Meyers Robina Caley Seales Nebbins Waly Wallaroce Johns Senate Neileen Melmsteadt Redseer A. Axelsen Ton Anky G Lewis G Breteke

Colts Triumph Over Tigers in Thrilling Lamplight Match

Colts edged the Tigers 2 1 after a fierce battle with Connell clearing field and Latham keying plays. Highlights include Mull on the left wing and Ridgley’s penalty strike, while goalkeeping and defense from both sides kept the score close in a tense second half.

Rickards France Rickard Christensen Rovers Brothers Biriakie Francis Ren Connell Francia Western Suborke Wallarosa Wallareee Watteroos Heneywall P. Goener Bo Warren Meds K Shaw Browt C. Thorburn Wherran Rmatch J. McDonald Max Dawson Dutt Cher Custindarry Young West West Loved Good To Reard Games and Ihe Wise B. Ballenwer Inter Bart Fered Ty Celine G. Honeybull Walleroo Les Hall Ge Connell Latham M. Mull Luke Tigers Milkohare W. Dreghorn Micely Mn Apell Evwn Tigers Aheer Aire Halwa Calla Cormira Tigere Cefw Bray J. Connell Harkey God Wlan Une Mare Wilson Borme Rose Thies Welth Waltie Ciliate TL Antiferd C. Gack Pownminn Petty Stothers Fur Foures Charlie Murray Wilton Hare

Jean Patton May Run in Australia

The American sprinter Jean Patton May Run in Australia during January to February next year under a tour proposal similar to that for Mlle Fanny Blankers Koen. The plan, arranged by the Women’s Amateur Athletics Union of Australia, includes meetings with four New Zealand champs and a visit by Patton to support the 1962 Commonwealth Games schedule.

Mey Jean Fallen Marjorie Jackeen Women’s Amateur Attibethes Union of Australia Mira Australia Thinsmere Zeabil Chaumploe NS West Wala Mette Williams Doris Parlor Jew Shook Shirley Minnova Cot Lawakner Awettalia Wetlie Hy Utes Emer Avery Cam Bere

Sterilisation Debate Cited By American Medical Group

In Olumbres Ohio on May BL a report cites feeble minded individuals sterilised as part of a claim by the American Association on Moral Belle lency. The piece notes support for compulsory sterilisation to prevent reproduction among those deemed unfit.

Olumbes Ohio Io American Association Imane Pei Fepreduelag

Recovery of Holy Image Celebrated in Cartago

A crowd gathered May 11 to celebrate the return of the stolen Virgin of Angels, Corty Mica’s revered statue, from burglars who killed the watchman. A church official noted the gold studded statue was recovered at the Cartago Basilica amid national mourning and a government hunt.

Josh Corty Mica Cartago Gopher Detwil Bamjire Hiner Diye Endihe Cowle Mica Hier Parised

Large Ruhr mine disaster leaves 55 dead, 42 injured

Report from London states 55 miners died and 42 injured in a Dahlbusch coal mine blast near Hausen. Officials cite firedamp buildup as likely cause. Rescue teams worked amid gas fumes as families mourned. Some survivors not expected to live. later reports mention other related explosions and safety concerns at various sites.

Ondon Dahlbusch Ithausen Sire-taghuing Tuftite Ares South Amboy New Jersey

Wonderful voices at Longreach enthrall vast audience

The Queensland Symphony Orchestra under conductor J. Farnsworth Wik toured western Queensland towns including Longreach Winton and Charters Towers. Hundreds of schoolchildren joined the chorus as the ensemble performed to appreciative crowds praising the voices and the great heart of the audience.

Queensland Bymphony Orchesta J. Farnsworth Winton Borealiine Halle Byndaberg Rockhampton Maceny Ayr Tower Ile Chartery Tower

Empire Trade Talks Sought Amid Sterling Strains

London reports Britain's manufacturing sector urges government action to stimulate world trade amid sterling pressures. Officials and industry groups, including the National Federation of Manufacturers, press for clarified restrictions and renewed economic cooperation to boost exports and employment.

London Dem Bebbe Sterling Odin Wationaal Warren Levine Tile Erie AP Vane Peter Wank Akvanild

Two Planes For Oil Search Near New Orleans

DETECTED OCR DISTORTIONS POINT TO A CLAIM OF OIL EXPLORATION OFF NEW ORLEANS. THE REPORT MENTIONS NAMES AND A NAVY CONNECTION, SUGGESTING A SEARCH OPERATION INVOLVING AIRCRAFT AND MARITIME ASPECTS IN THE AREA.

Butter rationing and wartime Britain efforts noted

The report discusses butter rationing and its impact on Britain, noting how pre war levels compare and the broader food supply measures. Names and places appear in garbled form, but the core point is wartime rationing affecting consumption and import strategies.

Argentine Ants Menace Homes In Sydney Tale

In Sydney and Melbourne clippings reports mention Argentine ants threatening homes amid rain. Eyewitness notes describe ants invading indoors as wet weather drives them inside. Officials hint at control measures while public concern rises over infestations and property risk.

Sydney North Anders Argention Pollard Auburn

Newyprint Purchase Ottawa Trade March Swirl

Ottawa news brief notes a government decision impacting sport and trade. The item mentions a shift in policy affecting local interests and a timetable for future action, with emphasis on national and international ties.

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