Severe Thunderstorms Hit Southern Queensland In Heatwave
Intense heat pushed Queensland to 110 degrees as storms moved across the southern half. Thunderstorms with winds up to eight miles per hour brought torrential rain. at Amberley RAAF station wind gusts reached 55 to 60 mph. A violent late evening storm lifted an iron roof at the MacArthur Wheat Board depot and disrupted westward communications.
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RAAF
Amberley
Dalby
Macalister Wheat Board
Ike in Korea Aide Trip Highlights Danger and Strategy
President-elect General Eisenhower completed a secret, high risk visit to Korea with top defense leaders including Arthur Radford Mark Clark and James Van Fleet. He warned against turning the war against China and pressed for expanded aid while UN bombs pounded targets near the Manchurian border.
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Eisenhower
United ‘of Defence
Altorne
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Arthur Radford
Far East
Mark Clark
James van Fleet
United ‘States
Britain
France
Canada
New Zealand
United Nations
Associated Press
Assas
Korea
United Press
Spres
Ieshower
Com
China
Kimita
Seoul
Yalu River
Chol
San
M.lg
Antung
Manchuria
Noondoo Rentals Fair Says Minister
Brisbane report notes Minister Foley states rentals for Noondoo land blocks are fair and reasonable and recently set by the Leland court. Ewan claims withdrawals from the ballot will rise due to high costs for winners. Foley cites the highest weekly rental at 1/6 to 90 pounds.
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Brisbane
Jamus
Mr. Foley
Ewan
Roma
Foley
Leland Court
Two polio cases reported in Tweed district
In Morwillumbar the Tweed district records two poliomyelitis cases since Monday, the first this epidemic year. A 35 year old Dungay man and a 15 year old Mooball boy are under health officer investigation. totals show 12 cases for the year, one less than last year.
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Murwillumbar
Tweed
Dungay
Mooball
Tweed Shire Council
Une
Ded J. Donnellany
Tweed District
Unis Vewr
Migrant Hostel Tariffs Suggested Increases
A parliamentary committee discusses hostel tariffs for migrants noting current means tests. They propose raising the minimum from £2 12s 6d to £5 weekly for a married man with five or more children, while rejecting moves to exclude single men and women from family hostels. The panel also urges sanitary improvements near hostel areas and defends against accusations of migrant exploitation.
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Nestela
Pda Taranie
Rné
Commonwealth
Holt
Deval
Sir AT
Fir Hostels Saat
Rasey Declines Re election to QCE
Brisbane March not seek re election to the Labour Party Queensland Central Executive M L A Windsor has served on the QCE since 1944 and on the inner seven since 1948 He says Parliamentary duties keep him fully occupied and he will devote his time to them He did not nominate for the QCE at the February Labour politics convention.
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Brisbane
T. W. Rasey
Windsor
Labour Party
Queensland
Rasey
Q.C.E
Labour i
Child Returned to Custody of Father in Brisbane
A four months old girl, Karen Ann Carley, was returned to her father Lawrence Francis Anthony Carley of Woolowin in Brisbane after being brought from Melbourne. The return followed a search by the Supreme Court sheriff and police, with the child slated to remain with the father while permanent custody is determined in an ongoing application.
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Brisbane
Karen Ann Carley
Eagle Farm Serndrome
Melbourne
Supreme Court
Sinclair
Lawrence Francis Anthony Careley
Wooloowin
Carley
D. Hempenstall
South Africans Thrash Australia in Tea Driven Test
Brisbane reports a South African assault led by Melle and Watkins after tea, aiding a 51 run rush with five wickets in 12 overs. Australia slumped to 8 for 97, with Hassett and Harvey contributing slow knocks as the innings faltered before steady resistance by Morris and McDonald.
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Brisbane
Melle
Watkins
Australia
Eautioux
Hassett
le Ws
Peee Sia Sene
Sta Ee i Lucy Oe
Geseipest
Morris
McDonald
Zauare
Tex
Harvey
Ausale
Eentralia
Hasselt
Endig
Spiriten
Oy Tae
Minu
Watlits
Miller
Snicker
Mele
Endext
Ate
Jost Watkins
Tayfield
Hole
Lindwall
A Bangley
Te Melle
Ring
Tim
Mansell
Sund
Wat
Tanes
Hansett
Waite
Eins Miller
Watking
Hindwail
Langiey
Bing
Melte
Johnson
Bundries
Three Fined For Vandalism By Petty Sessions
Three defendants were fined 25 pounds each for vandalism at a local petty sessions hearing. Sugar Georgeater aged 29, Willers Victor aged 98, and Ron- were identified as the suspects, with the court noting the property damage value and possible restitution.
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Sugar Georgeater
Willers
Victor
Ron
To Honour Promise by Store Santa
In Sydney a department store faces a pledge to deliver promised goods to children whose families cannot afford them. The retailer’s generosity did not repeat for many years, leaving parents hopeful but disappointed about missing items.
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Sydney
Export Permit For Cape Barley Raises Queensland Surplus
Canberra reports the Queens and Barley Marketing Board will allow export of 3000 tons of Cape barley amid a record barley and wheat season. Under Secretary Swartz announced the approval includes 2000 tons of Cape barley and 0 tons of malting barley, with assurances barley will be retained for stock feed.
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Canberra
Queens and Barley Marketing Board
Swartz
Queensland
Queensland Barley Board
Stage Set For Great Era of Prosperity
Brisbane report quotes Chamber of Manufactures general manager L Suggars saying Australia has a chance to enter the greatest era of prosperity yet. He warns continued high wool prices could erode lessons from the past 10 months. Arthur Fadden’s remarks on 1963 growth are cited as context for full use of manpower for economic progress. Queensland Employers Federation secretary P Self notes improved prospects but warns the 1950s boom may not return.
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Brisbane
Champer of Manufactures
L. Suggars
Australia
Neling Prine
Arthur Fadden
Sugears
Queensland Employers’ Federation
P. Self
Evidence Admission Sparks Murder Trial Challenge
Counsel for Mrs. Fletcher argues evidence was wrongly admitted in the murder case against her husband Desmond Bumeauto Found, claiming improper court rulings led to the death sentence. The Pull Court of Crime hears the appeal as legal teams clash over admissibility and the trial record.
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Tusband
J. E
Fletcher
Desmond
Foxcroft Sign Co. Employee Dismissal Case Recounted
Court records show Fettrey alleges unfair dismissal after five weeks of work at Foxcroft Sign Co. The employee asserted provisions were not followed and the court indicated no appeal from the decision. Dwyer and Landy argued the case, with Panur cited in the proceedings.
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Yestes
Foxcroft Sign Co
Fettrey
Ask. Iter
Panur
Pro
Visions AG
A. Curie
Ing
Dwyer
J. Landy
Tobacco Growers Conference to Settle Leaf Prices
Tobacco growers will confer with manufacturers in Canberra with government representation to seek a formula for leaf sale prices. The South Queensland Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association chairman notes the talks aim to fix pricing and mentions 45 percent of leaf from the South Queensland sale was sold privately, with buyers bidding well below reserve prices.
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Canberra
South
Queensland
Agostinelli
Southeensland
Wheat Fire Destroys Mr E W Scott's Crop in Wyoming
A fire swept through 308 acres of Wyoming farmland destroying 1250 bags of standing wheat and an estimated 1050 bags of crop on E W Scott’s property. The fire began in an adjoining field while he was harvesting with 85 acres left to reap. Estimated value around £5000.
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Dalby
Tire
E. W. Scott
Wyoming
Scott
Lifesaver Rescues Four During Holidays at Burleigh Heads
Les Edge of Burleigh Heads donned a life belt and helped four swimmers reach the beach from a line about 100 yards from shore. A Southport girl, Heather Birrell, swam out to calm the surfers until they were saved, with rescue carried out two at a time.
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Burleigh
Les Edge
Burleigh Heads
Southport
Heather Birrell
Concern Over Rise in Margarine Quota
A garbled clipping notes worry over a rising margarine quota and potential federal action. The fragment mentions requests to place a position before the federal minutes and asks for clarification or action from a federal authority.
Notable Gains Made in Fight Against Cancer
In New York gains against cancer were reported by Dr. C P Roads director of the Memorial Centre for Cancer and Research. He itemised advances in specific forms of cancer and cited progress in treatments and research at the center, noting the ongoing clinical developments and future prospects.
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New York
C. P. Roads
Fe Weeee Memorial Centre For
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