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Newspaper

Maryborough Chronicle

Location

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 23, 1950

Page

3

Bowlers Test Upset In Third Round Match

Local bowlers dominated the third round with forfeit wins and clear triumphs across multiple venues including Dalby, Mackay, Gympie, and Bundaberg. Notable performances featured players from Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Murwillumbah as teams sewed up decisive results amid forfeits and tense competition.

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Butchers Seek Weekend Year-Round Shops

Sydney May 22 Master Butchers petitioned the Federal Arbitration Court for year round open shops. The bid seeks a five and a half day week for most of the year with a five day stretch Apr to Aug and a Monday to Friday schedule otherwise. The federation says the change is needed to curb overtime costs in Queensland Victoria and South Australia where state laws limit Saturday hours. About 2000 employees would be affected across Australia. The hearing date was set.

Sydney Federal Arbitration Court Aduelry Apri Ace Meat and Alfied Trades Federation HL Kefford Queensland Victoria South Australia Ebcape Australia

Rake Mine Disaster Stills Climb in Ruhr Region

The death toll from yesterday's explosion at the Daubivc mine near Gelsenkirchen in the Ruhr rises to eight as two more injured miners die in hospital. Rescue teams continue searches and officials announce investigations.

Gelsenkirchen Daubivc Foalmine West Ruhr

Pay Rise Demanded by Rail Unions in Brisbane

Brisbane May 22 Unions representing about 17 000 employers urged Transport Minister Duggan to impose pay fines up to £50 a year for railway wage stalls. The move follows plebiscite pressure and aims to compel wage rises for workers in key trades amid a long standing pay tension.

Brisbane Duggan

Beer Was Not Intoxicated In North Melbourne Court

In Melbourne on a May day a man named Claude Beer faced trial for driving a damaged car under influence after a crash near Dryburgh North Melbourne. The Crown alleged intoxication, but Beer claimed he was not the driver. The actual driver, whom Beer had met at Queen Victoria Hospital, testified about meeting after both had wives giving birth.

Melbourne Belonder Claude Beer Drybirgh North Melbourne Gulmet City Pital Gwray Tsefor Was & Mus Queen Victoria Hopital

Paspalum Seed Dollar Earner Across Regions

A fragmented report notes paspalum seed industry earnings around 180,000 to 380,000 the year with casual workers during late summer and autumn. It mentions Rotary Club involvement, global exporters, and shifting from hand to machine sowing in the Itiehmend River area and beyond.

Astry Wislek A. Budd Rotary Club United Gato America South Africa Mead Way Hervettir Saul Ron Queensland Itiehmend

Admiral's plane at Cloncurry tale mishap

An Australian admiral's aircraft suffered engine trouble near Cloncurry on a May 72 patrol, forcing an emergency landing. The HMAS Shouldaver was set to depart for Sydney in June after maintenance delays, while reports note a U.S. occupation troopy and six cullers stationed in Japan.

Hiers Adgnaral J. Rasher Chaneanry Sydney Chancery Adimernt Ereebee Armvey

Australian War Service Land Policy Discussed in Brisbane

Brisbane May 22 reports that a proposed amendment to the war service settlement agreement will be debated tomorrow in federal and state ministerial discussions. Queensland officials, led by Mr Foley, indicate the core issue will be land settlement for returned servicemen and the valuation basis for acquired land and settlers.

Brisbane War Servicer Foley Will Queensland Coe Crauners War Service Armen

Live Ammunition Drills Near Brisbane

May 22 reports two hundred men at Redbank firing range prepared for a week of live ammunition drills. Some troops slept in over area overnight as night firing continued. About 10,000 rounds of live ammunition will be used in ongoing operations starting Monday near Noosa and surrounding area.

Brisbane Redbank

Mrs Roberts New CWA President Speech Highlights Queensland Local Support

Tow ssville May 22 delegates of the Queensland CWA gathered as Mrs M Sterne, elected state president, addressed the meeting. She outlined goals for the year, praised branches, and urged continued fundraising and community service as the CWA supported mothers, youth, and playground projects while increasing branch cohesion and public morale.

Ssville Queensland Bee Tele Rckta Hite Csevesit Opt Fms Lester Bers J. D. Cunningham Abeident M. Sterne Pacretiaere Darlieg Slorne CWA Hoberta Mre Storge Hele Lee C.W.A Meneiren Arsmac Memorial Parke Sorinpeine Ane Persnally

Bing Crosby mobbed on golf links in England

Reports say Bing Crosby was mobbed at a practice round in England as fans surrounded him near the clubhouse in a yellow jersey. A record field of 410 competitors is entered for the British amateur championship at St Andrews over the old course with a final on May 27.

Crosby Engoe Ie Coufbe Greene Betwee Hall Mrad Ban Arma Bin Chet Bing

Consultation By Picturegram MUBBANE, May 11

A Brisbane logistic held a consultation with a Sydney doctor by picturegram. X-ray images were exchanged between Brisbane and Sydney amid a discussion of the imaging process and timing. The subject of the imaging and its relation to Australian media groups was noted for further comment and clarification at a later briefing.

Mubbane Brisbane Sydney Sidney Isbone Mote Australia Wis An Her Wo Postswind Telegrapha I Bradshaw I Bradshaw,o Nlghs Gpiclu Pierre Hare Cam Auebrolania Medien Cungreu

Mrs D Cook Secures Easy Victory in Brisbane

In Brisbane on May 22, Mrs D Cook achieved an easy win over rival riders in the rural women’s events. The meet featured uneven performances among country competitors with notable showings from Ipswich and Central Queensland entrants. The country women’s events included Mrs Wo Lewin and Mrs F Cunnan among others, while Mrs D Cook and Mioy A Welk led several close outcomes.

Ipswich Stowbe Ales Titous Pecultea Tarawan YA Experian EB Thorogond D. Cook Mioy A. Welk M. Schultz Pickard W Lewle Allery Mies B. Cramp

Fatal accidents at same spot in Melbourne

Melbourne police report two fatal crashes at the same corner on Saturday. A jaberman, 24, died after his motorcycle collided with a car at the corner of 6t Kid a and Commercial roads. Constable Talph Honey Horner, of Nurin cute, also killed. Edward Thomas Wowler, of the 2nd Royal Aurrishment, was injured in a separate collision near Puckapun ya on the Hume Highway.

Melbourne Jaberman Siemens Barvid Edward Thomas Wowler Royal Aurishment Puckapunya Callisium Hume Highway Ray ‘Camptwlitinid

Fishermen Rescued Off Scarborough In Boat Trouble

Three fishermen were rescued two miles from Scarborough after their boat took on water. The men Henry Newman aged 34 Andrew Nower and Gerald Meyers were aboard when the vessel began sinking. They had hired the boat and were fishing off Redcliffe when the incident occurred yesterday morning.

Brisbane Scarborough Henry Newman Andrew Nower Gerald Meyers Suufried Mamilin Scart Redcliffe

Doomben Double Doomben Double Bribane Racing Entries

Doomben May 22. About 94 horses entered for the Ten Thousand and the Cup. Previous year ten thousand entries were 40 with Seth Austratign as entrant. St. Comerly and Greg Bootz are noted names. High Jip, Mandieup, and Super Wools of New Zealand Reno are listed. Phalbes and Bio Fe among top contenders. Sydney sprinters like Blue Mark and Deep Gem are in the Ten Thousand. Spellman may be a leading Cup favourite after a recent win and Playboy defeat in the QTC St. Leger.

Brirbane Seth St. Comerly Greg Bootz Eyam Manadieup Newmarket Tran Super Wools New Zealand Reno Brisbane Hielet Fie Phalbes Bio Fe Sydney Bue Mark Deep Gem Spellman

Missing Doctor Search Requests Sydney Inquiry

A May report notes a search initiated by Sofuis District Hospital Board and Topitals Commission to locate a medical practitioner after the sudden death of an elderly man. The inquiry involves Bathurst and Hounes authorities with police and hospital officials named in the fragmented text.

Sydney Sofuis District Hospital Topitals Commission oPiner Dorin Demetver Fram Bathurst

Man's body hooked to a fluke in Georges River tragedy

Sydney on May 2 reports a body recovered from Georges River after a missing man, Stanley Edward Browne of Eryhitewitie, was found with clothes hooked to a fluke. Police earlier believed him missing. the body was recovered by divers near the river bend.

Sydney Georges River Stanley Edward Browne Eryhitewitie Panett Piornic

Thompson Cleared to Rest Ten Days After Injury

Thompson, Queensland league captain and back, was ordered to rest for ten days following medical examination by the New South Wales League. Bristene half back Mon Stotton arrived in Sydney this afternoon to reinforce the team.

Swoney al X—Hay Queensland Thompson Ram Bristene Mon Stoton Sydney Hin Will

Stay Of Proceedings In Bertha De Hartogh Case

The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution of the court order for Bertha De Hartogh, pending an appeal. The Dutch girl, returned to her natural parents in Huliame, remains under the stay until the case is heard. The Chief Justice acted to suspend the order today.

Sengapire Bertha de Hartogh Huliame Pure Supreme Court Matet Monther Amt

Fire destroys 10 tons of Callide coal at Barney Point

Fire at Barney Point Gladstone yesterday devastated part of a government stockpile near Brisbane. About 10 tons of Callide coal burned as a rain-assisted blaze divided a 75 000 ton government pile. Officials report containment and no further spread.

Callide Brisbane Barney Point Gladstop

Man charged with murder in Melbourne incident

A Melbourne man, Raymond Barckaze of Fitzroy, faces charges of murder after a fatal assault. Investigators say the event occurred yesterday, with authorities detailing the alleged acts and ongoing probe.

Burnett Beats ISIS Burnett Beat ISIS in a Tough Match

In a turbulent clash Burnett defeated ISIS with a hard fought performance. Key moments included a decisive run and several chances denied by goalkeeping heroics as Burnett sealed the win in a tightly contested game at the scene.

Dingo Baiting Efforts Reported in Queensland Areas

Fragmented notes indicate farming and government discussions on aerial dingo baiting programs in several councils including Gin Gin and Kolan Shire. Letters from residents suggest rising concerns over outcomes, costs, and alleged abuses tied to pest control efforts and new baiting practices.

Mulgrave Mill Sugar Policy Debate at Annual Meeting

May 22 report from Mulgrave mentions a policy discussion amid growers and officials. The article cites Hiatt and Kiely among attendees, noting concerns over sugar allocation and futures. Officials indicate plans to review price mechanisms and production quotas with local farmers and the Turgy Matthey group.

mMulgrave Whitebotders Anell Beederlang Furttier Camere Ibenant Ecoutry Turgy Matthey Gabe Bial Princatte

End of Butter Rationing Near Sydney

May 22 speech by the Australian Minister for Commerce Mr Ewen at a dairy industry conference urged immediate lift of butter rationing. He cited wartime needs and Government shortages, noting the need for steady supplies and a return to normal market conditions as the Waite Production Board previously recommended.

Sydney Avetralsay Teatitute Mansaerend United ‘Heinadewry Mfc McFern

Miners Demand Pay at Pit Top Meeting

Miners from the Parkhead QCEA branch gathered at Hox Flat Collery Bouncer to push for improved wages. The pit top meeting lasted just over an hour as leaders pressed management for better pay and ongoing bargaining for tribute and conditions.

Tpswich Ecen Parkhead QCEA Hox Flat Collery

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