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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1948
Page
3
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A Malayan paper critiques Australian foreign policy figures including Calwell and McCalwell. It discusses reactions to white Australia policy, interracial tensions, and the impact of Australian diplomacy on Malaya and Asia. The piece notes cartoon imagery and debates over Australia’s stance toward Asia while questioning leadership reactions.
Brisbane reports no real changes to the Federal House or Senate seats next year, while Australian state redistribution looms as parliament plans. Four new metropolitan seats are expected, increasing totals from 8 to 12 for the state and from 20 to 34 for metropolitan members.
London reports Pretoria’s Beutat representative and observers forecast South Africa breaking from the British Commonwealth to become a republic under Malan. Government plans curb reform bills, resist moves toward federation, and retain two European seats while assembling a cabinet with Malan as Prime Minister and a strong Afrikaner bloc.
Brisbane reports milder week end weather with fresh to strong southeasterly winds and rough seas along most of the Queensland coast. High pressure to the south weakens but rain and fine spells persist, with scattered showers and mild frosts possible in southern districts. Monthly rainfall figures in Clifton show notable totals. good maize yields reported in parts of the district.
Reuters reports a civil Yugo plane carrying 22 passengers was hijacked by a pistol wielding operator and one hostage while en route from Belgrade to Barajevo. The pilot was forced to divert and land at Bark, with unclear details on injuries or outcomes.
Mr Lang denounces the international wheat deal as a surrender by the Australian government to global interests. He warns farmers face burdens and bankruptcy as the tariff and quota system shifts control to foreign markets. He singles out the Commerce Department and officials, arguing Australia’s economic bastions collapse under the new agreement.
London dispatch states defense minister Alexander blamed Russia for failure to achieve peace treaties and progress on disarmament while calling for conciliation. The report notes tensions over atomic energy control and global security amid fragile efforts toward nuclear restraint.
Australia chased down the target with decisive batting as Brown and Johnson anchored the innings. An opening spell by the bowlers kept the chase tight, with Miller and Johnson contributing key knocks to seal an eight wicket victory.
Ragged notes describe a Rabatla tournament bout in Killarney where Adams of Warwick knocked out opponent Bob Wilyan of Moonah, ending the main clash abruptly after a fierce exchange. Other featherweight and lightweight bouts are listed with mixed results, crowd reaction, and judge decisions noted.
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