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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1951
Page
5
Readable advert listing coloured striped pyjama fabrics British make 3/6 yard bedsizes fancy riped weave vantona serpreads assorted colours at 38/6 each waterproof sheeting in blue and white 6/9 yard check cotton beast cloths fast colours 8/3 each and men's heavy freecy pyjama trousers priced variously.
In Nanking two Catholic sisters, one French and one Portuguese, were sentenced to 19 years for alleged neglect and mistreatment of orphans at Sacred Heart Orphanage. The New China News Agency says other sisters faced deportation or delays after confessing.additional sisters remain in gaols awaiting trial in various Chinese cities.
Canberra reports a three point plan drafted by Prime Minister Menzies and Attorney General Spicer to secure Commonwealth powers to tackle subversive activities on the industrial front. If direct delegation fails, a constitutional referendum or Crimes amendment is planned. A Defence Preparations Bill would expand controls to secure essential production, inflation containment, and efficient use of materials for defence.
In Casket No. 1611 drawn yesterday, Brisbane winners named include first prize numbers 68043 for G. Carkeet of Belmont and 6702 for A. Bolden of Newstead. Third prize goes to J. Gray and J. Kalinskas of South Brisbane. Fourth prize to A Staunton and others of Coolangatta. Additional numbers listed for multiple prizes.
Sydney Justice Maxwell stood over until today an application for bail for two women Gladys Muriel Hayes and Hazel Hollibo charged with the murder of William John Lee in the Ziegfield Case on May 29. The Crown argued the pair, associates of violent criminals, should not be released. the coroner's inquiry was set for July 19 and a reason was sought why it could not be held before July.
Sydney report on a man admitting to throwing railway points to derail a loaded coal train. The incident near Hexham involved striking workers and a traffic officer's account. Richmond Vale manager Gobert testified at a Central Coal Reference Board hearing, with possible charges under Section 52 Crimes Act.
MELBOURNE reports prices for ham and bacon may be controlled again at the Prices Ministers conference in Brisbane on Friday. Petrol price rises are expected to stall. Controls may be revived on motor car spare parts and accessories crockery tractors paper radio parts and torch batteries.
George Eric Titley a 40 year old accountant was arrested in Rome on April 14 on charges connected with a bank case. He was in custody yesterday and remains in the Strathaird bound for England with two Scotland Yard men accompanying him. Titley had been working in a Rome garage as an accountant. They will leave for England on Friday.
A Solent flying boat prototype with three engines and specially designed propeller plates lands in Australia amid export plans. Reports note sharp drops in carpet sales and sugar prices while Sugar Board action seeks price measures. Brisban e sees a profit dip at Colonial Sugar Refining Co Ltd, with costs rising. Garbage collection debates arise as union officials reject gate-to-garbage can collection. Tasmanian potatoes discharge for Brisbane markets may resume with day labor. Texarkana reports a fatal lightning strike crash of an Air Force transport with ten killed. London and Australian and New Zealand dock strikes are described as frozen by the scene.
A Supreme Court judge admonishes youths facing sentences for thefts and property crimes. Robberies at Coomera and shop break-ins led to three month terms with hard labour for one offender, while four others received six to eighteen months with hard labour. Two younger defendants were placed on probation under parental custody. The judge condemned interstate vehicle theft and urged firm penalties for repeat young offenders.
OATS. Import Algeria Toowoomba. Phones 80. A fragmented notice notes oats for drilling and improvement features with unclear contact details.
A 12 year old, Thomas of Ashburton, was shot at Scoresby on February 24 by 15 year old Albert Ling of Chen Waverley. Ling said he fired to scare bottles on a tree while other boys watched. a bullet struck Thomas at Alfred Hospital on March 15. Ling was granted 1109 bail. the case proceeds under Mr Burke S.M. evidence includes statements by Ling and the Government Pathologist Dr Keith Bowden.
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