First man jailed for dangerous driving in Queensland
In Quersn land, Tharves Mott-Graham of the clothing factory sector received two months in prison for dangerous driving. The Full Court dismissed Graham's appeal on March 18, and he had two weeks of freedom after the decision while police awaited an arrest warrant.
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Borge
Iy Tharves Mott-Graham
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Graham
Police Union Strike Threat in Brisbane Meeting
A Brisbane mass meeting of 150 detectives voted to strike if demands are not met within three days. The Queensland Police Union seeks an immediate interview with Health Minister Moore and Police Commissioner Smith and demands reinstatement of two demoted detectives or charges to justify transfers. A nationwide strike could follow, with 2300 officers, amid calls for Moore’s removal and police control by the Premier. The union secretary Talty said a secret ballot would be held within 24 hours.
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Queensland Police Union
Health and Home Affairs
Moore
Mr. Smith
Queensland
Hver Ooth
Talty
Minister's Statement on Transfer and Detective Conduct
Mr Moore stated his initial knowledge of the transfer came from the Commissioner. A youth questioned by detectives is described as mentally retarded, and the father questioned the detectives entering the home in his absence. The Commissioner’s instruction led Inspector Donovan to report the case. The detectives were deemed suited for investigation work and were reassigned to uniform duty. Moore indicated he would meet a union deputation if requested, though none had been made.
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Union
Uniol
Hormone Attack on Brigalow Scrub
Brisbane reports aerial spraying of brigalow scrub with hormones. A departmental botanist observed 39 acres sprayed and noted some trees may die yet grasses and herbage benefit from treatment. Observations with Cypher Downs indicate survival rates vary and aim to reduce low carrying capacity land for beef and dairy grazing.
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Cypre - Downs
Pal
Collins
Queensland
American Air Power Seen Inadequate and Lagging
Senator Lyndon Johnson warns that American air power is inadequate with many World War II aircraft still in service used in Korea. Charles Edward Wilson says rearmament is well launched and peak deliveries worth 1,9000 million dollars per quarter will come by year end as the US outpaces the Soviet Union in quantity and leads in quality of weapons.
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Lyndon Johnson
Texas
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Senate Preparedness Committee
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Charles Edward Wilson
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Italian Reds Break From Party
Italian Reds led by Felice Tiathoa and four other Italia Communist leaders broke with the party yesterday and appealed to the Pope to lift the excommunication caused by the Vatican's 1949 decree extending to Communist propagandists.
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Felice Tiathoa
Yestern Day
Vatican
Miners Union Condemns Owners Action in Queensland
IPSWICH authorities report the Miners Union condemns mine owners for challenging arbitration awards. The Booval convention of 70 branches vows to resist interference with miners’ rights, planning area committees and collective bargaining if necessary. Central president Mr Wile Vaimet urged actions to secure better terms for workers.
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Quintuplets Born to Julia Alves de Sueza in Bat alha
A 35 year old woman in Bat alha welcomed quintuplets four boys and one girl. The newborns and mother Julia Alves de Sueza are reported well. The dispatch from Maceio confirms the birth details and states all are healthy.
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Fio DE Janeiro
Julia Alves de Sueza
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Brisbane council wage dispute tests local finances
Brisbane doctors warn council finances strain wage increases as the Industrial Court considers an AWA claim to raise bridge carpenters and bridge labourers pay. Local Governments Association argues rates must reflect higher injury risks and premium differentials. Employers urge restraint due to loan curtailment and project cutbacks while concrete jetty work prompts additional compensation requests.
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P. J. Self
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Building Trades
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H. Boland
Boland
Bowen
J. Leeman
Australian Sugar Producers’ Association
Drop in Q D C Membership prompts cost cuts and conference changes
Brisbane reports a drop of about 3000 members in the Queensland Dairy men Organization, blamed on curable conditions in other industries. The CDO State Council votes to abandon district conference meetings this year to save costs while seeking small weekly pension rises and wider coverage. The union also plans to push for incorporating industrial disease in the Workers' Compensation Act and for broader pensions tied to age and dependents.
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Queensland Dairymen’s Organisation
CDO State Council
Thne
Sir Owen Dixon Named New Chief Justice of High Court
Canberra reports Sir Owen Dixon, 66, appointed new Chief Justice of the High Court succeeding Sir John Latham who retires. Menzies announced the appointment after informal speculation, noting Dixon's long service since 1929, bar admission in 1910, KC in 1922, and a salary of £5000 with specified pension terms. The Prime Minister expected to announce the vacancy next week.
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Owen Dixon
High Court
John Latham
Menzies
Spicer
Prt
Sir Owen Dixon
Mr. Menzies
Sir Owen
Victoriusan
Vendors Seek Seven Day Milk Delivery Crisis
Brisbane vendors press Industrial Court to order seven day milk delivery while a bottle shortage eases. The Retail Milk Vendor's Association led by president D Morcom will circulate pamphlets urging residents to declare a no milk delivery day to relieve bottlenecks.
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Brisbane
Sion
Retail Milk Vendor's Association
D. Morcom
Loan Council Meeting Set For May in Canberra
Canberra reports the Australian Loan Council will meet in Canberra on May 1 to determine loan programmes for 1952 53. Sir Arthur Fadden notes the early meeting will let governments know their yearly loan plans before the new financial year. The gathering may be one of the most bitter in years as states protest predicted cuts and the Commonwealth signals it cannot underwrite state loans as fully, pressuring state expenditure.
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Australian Loan Council
Sir Arthur Fadden
Arthur
Loan Council
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Dispatches honor Stanthorpe Liston airmen in Korean War effort
Canberra reports sixteon RAAF airmen recognized in dispatches for Korea service. Three DFCs and one AFG awarded. DFM replacements noted. Mentioned names include Cpl. 3 F Brady of Bowen and Cpl. K A Einan of Liston and LAC L.
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Canberra
Sixteon Raaf
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3. F. Brady
Bowen
Cpl
K. A. Einan
Liston
Lac. L
Coloured Ballot Papers Guard Against Fraud in Ithaca By-Election
In Brisbane the Ithaca by election will use specially coloured ballot papers to prevent fraud. The Elections Act Amendment Bill, introduced by Attorney General Power, sets a six year limit on repeated colors. Pinkish ballots with microscopic lettering will be used on Saturday, following earlier uses at Kedron Bulimba and Fortitude Valley by-elections.
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Brisbane
Ithaca
Power
Kedron
Bulimba
Fortitude Valley
Olympic Team to Train at Townsville
Seven swimmers who served at the Helsinki Olympic Games will train in Townsville from April 1. The squad, including several leading nationals, prepares for upcoming international trials and long course events in Melbourne.
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Townsville
Melbourne
Neil Tine
Atom Weapons and Air Force Readiness Spotlight
In a Chicago speech, Mr. Pinsetter stated nearly all Air Force combat aircraft can carry atom bombs. He confirmed the U.S. possesses atom bombs for tactical use and strategic attacks, noting both sides may pursue similar weapons and warning of potential threats from allied and Soviet powers.
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Attemnery
reaPlain
Maine
Chicago
Air Forc
Pinsetter
Air Force
Burdekin River Scheme Advised For £70 Million Development
The Queensland Government is urged to press ahead with the Burdekin River hydro electric and flood mitigation project. A 206 page report to Parliament says the scheme would cost about £70 million and, when developed, yield significant irrigation and power benefits.
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Queensland
Burdekin River
Iriigat
Burdekin
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