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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1951
Page
1
An Eighth Army spokesman reported regrouped Communist forces slowing the Allied advance. Chinese troops reportedly fell deeper into their Cen mountain redoubt and withdrew about 3000 yards as Allied actions pressed the line.
Police swiftly dispersed a 500 strong Melbourne crowd outside the City Court after a demonstration linked to Crimes Act prosecutions. Several union officials faced charges of offensive behaviour and incitement, bail was granted, and adjournments were sought amid witnesses from New Zealand. Other protests disrupted shipyards and offshore work as seamen and waterside workers walked off. Chief actions included arrests, court appearances, and a pending Federal Council submission on waterfront disputes.
A chaotic wedding scene near a Catholic church in Ireland ended with a brawl as guests fought and police intervened. The bride was reportedly escorted away as the groom and supporters clashed with fists, while authorities separated attendees and removed the couple from the scene.
BRISBANE The inequitable distribution of potatoes was caused by price anomalies, said Agriculture Minister McEwen at the Australian Agricultural Council meeting. The council ordered State Prices Ministers to study interstate price relations. The inquiry aims to identify disorganisation hindering normal markets and the effect of marketing boards on trade and supplies. Australia needs over 490,600 tons annually, with potential growth if labour and materials are available in New South Wales and other states.
Australian dairy officials warn that butter price rises may force rationing unless retail prices are boosted. Subsidies would climb to about 24 million pounds yearly if costs rise, while farmers push for higher prices to cover costs and margins. Officials in Brisbane and Melbourne outline plans for price reviews and potential subsidy changes.
A broad state initiative introduces a new syllabus beginning 1952, compressing seven grades into eight nomenclatures, moving all cohorts up one grade, and consolidating infant and preparatory classes. The change aims to reduce filings, integrate Social Studies, and revise testing, with unions urging clear admissions criteria for five year olds and careful rollout across districts.
Sydney reports Laurence Short, leader of Serene Uniester, expelled by a 16 to 5 vote at the National Convention of the union. Short faced charges of receiving funds from unknown sources as the convention processed the case, with W J Bourne offering financial assistance to Short during the proceedings. Short vowed to seek some remedy and declared Communist affiliation.
The market gardener Joseph Bloxidge of Noble Park sued his brother-in-law Albert Dale of Seville for 2000 pounds alleging Dale enticed and procured Mrs Bloxidge to depart from her husband’s home from May 24 to August 1, 1950. Dale denied inducement. Mrs Bloxidge later returned home and stated she was now mainly a housekeeper.
In Brisbane the Criminal Appeal Court dismisses the appeal of Menzies who faced a jury verdict of murder with strong provocation. The trial judge sentenced him to life imprisonment. Justices Mansfield and Mack concurred with the dismissal.
Mr J P Abbott leads a drive across centres this month urging grazers to vote no on the wool price plan. He claims central control would rest in London with Australia supplying capital while the scheme shifts from the present joint plan, risking higher levies and weaker price protections for coarser wools in South Africa and New Zealand.
Defence for James Healy general secretary of the Waterside Workers' Federation announced witnesses would be flown from New Zealand to give evidence at the trial in Sydney. Senior counsel Mr Isaacs said the summons denied material justice and Healy pleaded not guilty to the March 9 1961 charge. The court heard an Australian trial plan and possible New Zealand evidence procedures.
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