Prison Escape Attempt Through Potato Sack
A jail inmate attempted to flee by concealing himself in a potato sack. The warden said the inmate may have hidden inside the sack moments before being discovered. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1954
Page
1
Jury grants margins in Queensland mechanical award
The Full Bench of the Queensland Industrial Court in Brisbane ordered wage margin increases across skilled and semi skilled classifications under the state mechanical engineering award. Increases range from 6 to 18 shillings weekly, with June 7 as the effective date, excluding sugar mills under Clause 14. The decision rejects a uniform percentage to basic wages and emphasizes case by case review for future adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland Industrial Court
Justice Barry
Messrs
Dwyer
Harvey
iThis
Wu Sugar Mills
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Fu- Players’ — Association
JMT
Souter
Amalgamated Engineering ‘Uniong
Ward
Torovide
Justice Higiins
Australia
Commonwealth Court
Metal Trades
Justice Figelus
Megnt
Gener
Wue
Akill
Sudan
Queensland
Wigievet
Geneca
French Troops Abandon Strategic Post Near Haiphong
Report indicates French forces withdrew from a vital post near Haiphong after days of bombardment. Rebel attacks and heavy machine-gun fire targeted positions along the Red River with fortified barriers protecting the port area. Communist forces reportedly advanced, causing the French to retreat toward safer defenses as the siege continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bann
Rathway
Haiphong
Hungyen
Red
Forbes judge accuses financier of dishonest subterfuges
In a Brisbane Federal Bankruptcy Court ruling, Judge Clyne finds John Woolcott Forbes used deceitful means to profit and tampered with documents. He orders Mrs. Forbes to surrender bank records and notes, while detailing joint accounts and property tied to the bankrupt financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
John Woolcott Forbes
Justice Clyne
Forbes
Cileavour
Woolcot Forbes
Mes. Runtee
Australia
Woolcott Forbes
Woollahra
Hind
Wiese
Parbee
Cailure
Woolentt Forbes
Forbes Lean
Woolwat
Von
Tiak
Woolvott
Jushlve Glynn
Vorbes
Mia Forbes
Pub Night Declared In Elm Street District
An evening event at a local pub drew residents from Elm Street district. The gathering featured music, food, and a charity raffle organized by community volunteers to support neighborhood programs.
Queen Accepts Patron-In-Chief for 1956 Melbourne Games
The Queen has accepted the office of patron-in-chief for the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. The Governor-General received word that Her Majesty accepted with great pleasure, described by the government minister as delightful. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh showed keen interest during their Australian tour in preparations for the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanbeur
Melbourne
Witham
Stim
Kent Hughes
Chatian
Queen
Duke
Edinburgh
Met Opera declines 100 000 dollar bequest over artistic standards
The Metropolitan Opera refused a 100000 dollar donation from a wealthy enthusiast tied to funding one of his two operas, Phedre or Le Passant, asserting its artistic integrity could not be bought. General manager Rudolf Bing urged turning down despite a 400000 dollar annual deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan
Dgenfrits
Phedre
Rudolf Bing
Cold Front Drives Rain Away From Coast, Forecast B. Newman Says
Brisbane weather bulletin notes cold south westerlies push rain to sea with a small cyclonic centre offshore. Deputy Director Mr B Newman says the low mood will move out to sea and not affect the coast while inland areas endure frost and bitterly cold conditions following recent rains. Grazier districts report continued wet and cold weather across the southwest and damper downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
South
Queensland
Weather Bureau
Mr. B. Newman
Bea
Rain delays hamper wheat sowing in Queensland districts
Rain totals across the Downs range from three quarters to eight tenths of an inch with farmers calling for more to start planting. State Wheat Board officials say seed wheat demand was low, but widespread rain is needed to boost planting and pasture growth across Warwick, Dalby, Pittsworth, Tara and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Th ‘Wheat Board
McKeon
Toowoomba
Mr. McKeon
Downs
Freestone
Leyburn
Junabee
Tn Warwick
South-East Queensland
M. Murphy
State Wheat Board
Crow's Nest
Dalby
Pittsworth
Tara
Allora
Clifton
Tannymorel
Killarney
Clintonvale
Emu
Meat and Sugar Workers May Get Long Service Leave
Brisbane reports that abattoir and sugar mill workers could gain long service leave through new legislation this year. The government weighs proposals from the Australian Meat Industry Employees' Union, aiming to treat meat workers and certain others as permanent employees with 20 years’ service eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Australian Meat Industry Employees' Union
ANU
Annevel
Wimnst Cettal
Rockhampton
Maxis
Free Medicines Changes Limit Drug Access in Queensland
Queensland will shift its free medicines on June 7 under the National Health Act. Dr. D A Dowling notes reduced quantities for some drugs and two new costly drugs cortisone and tetracycline. The health minister Sir Earle Page defends the scheme, saying no cuts and broader drug access for pensioners overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
D. A. Dowling
Queensland
Les
Dowling
Sit
Earle Page
Australia
Britain
Sydney
Reduethane
Forro
Earte
Mercy Dash Saves 3-Week-Old Baby in Brisbane Battle
A baby named Peter Lindsay, fiveteenth child of the Lindsay family, was flown from St George 428 miles southwest of Brisbane after a dire incident. A community effort aided the rescue and first-stage battle for his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brusbane
Peter Lindsay
St. George
Brisbane
Peter
Lindsay
Rumours of New Oil Strike Reported in December
Fragmentary notes indicate rumours of a new oil strike near an unnamed field. The overheard whispers mention potential gains and a move to chase further exploration, but the details are unclear in the damaged text.
Proprietary Drugs and Medicines in Market Analysis
A fragment discusses proprietary drugs and medicines, noting shifts in branding and regulation. It mentions Thane as a case study and hints at the role of chemists and doctors in prescribing practices and pensioner deeds affecting affordability and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thane
Chemi
Padden Injured After Timber Strikes During Accident
A man identified as Padden sustained very severe injuries near the spine when a heavy timber struck him during a car accident. Eyewitnesses described the moment as the timber piercing through the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padden Ie
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