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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
1
Sydney reports a call for a national protest day Tuesday as miners and labor leaders pressure for action. Officials identified include General President and federal officers, with details conflicting over who will announce meetings and which workplaces are affected.
Against a rain soaked east central front the Chinese rebels launched fierce counter attacks around three towns denying Allied armored advances. Heavy artillery dominated the fighting as Communist forces fought to hold vital road arteries into North Korea. American Sabres reportedly shot down several Russian built Migs over Chonju as air forces clashed amid the heavy ground fighting.
Australia faces a likely butter import year as New South Wales shipments halt. Sydney distributors warn of rising butter consumption to about 110000 tons for the year to June, up 25 percent from 30000 tons prior year. Victoria and Queensland must manage shortages, with production down and milk demand rising. No plans for state rationing. joint dairy talks may decide price rises and pass-through to consumers. Panic buying followed export cuts in Queensland.
A widow files a writ against Sportsman Ltd. Brisbane and named party Frederick Brown of Annerley. The action centers on civil claims and obligations arising from the business dealings and includes the disputed parties and location in Queensland. Further details specify corporate and individual names as stakes in the case.
Brisbane reports the Housing Minister Mr Hilton says western towns could rapidly gain housing if builders and authorities cooperate. He notes overseas firms would need their consent to erect homes in far west. Local authorities seek 500 houses imported by the State Government for western Queensland centers. He promises timber and roofing supplies to contractors who work with the commission and explains pastoral-area builders often lack incentive for Housing Commission work. He emphasizes the commission will meet western housing needs with contractor cooperation.
A truck driver on Ipswich Road knocked down a boy cyclist at 7 49 pm on Thursday and fled. Police later found the driver in Logan Road and charged him with drink driving. The cyclist was taken to hospital with injuries. the offender's licence was suspended for six months.
Leader Fie said if the Prices Commissioner LE Waldron raised the price, Labour caucus would decide its line. He would appeal to Premier McDonald and Prices Minister Hyland on Monday to protest any increase, while Waldron denied giving assurances about beer prices to Carlton and United manager F R Fogarty.
Maj Gen Secombe returned from a New Guinea defence survey. He toured with Group Captain A G ACC of the RAAF northeast area. The visit aimed to assess the New Guinea defence set up as the party left Townsville on May 19 toward Sellheim and the 17th Infantry Brigade sites.
Fourteen people were injured when a crowded Manly-Lota bus ran out of control on Duncan Street and struck a tram in Wickham Street. Passengers were tossed by the impact as seats tore from the bus floor and glass shattered. The driver, Edward Guerin, blamed brake failure and suffered shock. Ambulances took the injured to General Hospital. several died–Francis Robert von was killed after falling from a tram and being struck by a following car.
Australia Mayors asked the Commonwealth to prepare a plan for property rate payments. A commissioner said he would act when opportunity allowed. He noted wealth payments of certain claims could raise revenue by a substantial amount.
BRISBANE. Blanney Keen yesterday won his appeal before the Public Service Board. The board unanimously upheld Keen against the appointment of George Cook as Health and Home Affairs department clerk. Keen had been senior to Cook during the war and since, but was passed over and remained in a lower post.
The Queen and Princess Margaret traveled from Liverpool to Belfast for a three day royal visit. Ulster police planned 12 000 officers alongside 2000 armed guards for the procession. Authorities warned of potential anti partition threats from crowds along the royal route.
An official bulletin reports the King suffers a catarrhal trouble. Doctors advise rest and careful treatment as the royal household monitors the condition and potential impact on public duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a lung illness and doctors to His Majesty, Horace Brann Davies, and a cancelled visit. Earlier work cancelled, officials could not attend, with mentions of leg arteries and vascular concerns.
An Iranian session led by Mossadeq adjourned after a failed vote on a motion of confidence. He outlined talks with British and American ambassadors and rejected moving faster on an oil transfer plan. A proposed mission to report a settlement was reportedly discussed but denied by circles.
A brief column notes that the latest price rise matches prior expectations with the commissioner Rowe quoted. The wax vesins price remains unchanged, indicating stable market conditions and no immediate action planned by authorities.
Brisbane reports the Queensland Sugar Board fixed a delivery price of 21 14 a ton for this season, signaling a 1d per pound rise in refined sugar paid by consumers. The change, approved by the Queensland Government, will be sent to the Commonwealth Government early next week. Canegrowers Council secretary R Muir noted last July’s increase mostly covered shipping and processing costs, leaving growers with less for their crops.
Defence ministers will meet in London to discuss defence rebalancing in regions of common concern in several countries. The conference aims to address regional security dynamics and related strategic questions involving Australia and other allied nations.
A wartime strategy document describes a secret rubber stockpile for strategic defense, to be accessed if Malaya’s supply lines are disrupted. The report notes potential savings for taxpayers and mentions possible safeguarding by military and government agencies.
In Auckland police clashed with 1800 watersiders and sympathisers marching on Queen Street toward Town Hall. Police used batons after leaders approached a cordon. fourteen people were hospitalized and five arrested. Demonstrators jeered, some injured, and the march diverted to Cook Street and then toward national headquarters of the Watersiders Union.
A Redfern postman named Knight, aged 24, pleaded guilty to theft involving cheques and notes between September and July 2008. He admitted taking 263 letters during the period and was jailed after the plea.
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