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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
1
The Prices Conference, chaired by Pinimian, considers measures to address price levels and supply shortages. A plan to store meat during flush periods may be studied as a tool to offset future scarcity and stabilize consumption until adjustments are made.
A 30 ft high earth dam on Rocky Creek twenty miles above Lismore held 160 million gallons as floodwaters rose four feet over the structure. Engineers warned a collapse would send a tidal wave down the valley. authorities evacuated stock and advised staying away from the creek. Rainfall in the Richmond River area reached around five inches in 24 hours with widespread local flooding and few homes spared. Authorities reported the dam’s 4 ft outlet pipe struggled against swirling water. police noted little danger to Lismore even if the dam failed.
Canberra reports heart disease caused more deaths in Australia from January to June last year than any other cause. The Commonwealth Statistician recorded 6712 heart disease deaths, followed by malignant disorders at 8224 and kidney disease at 4340. Population figures for major cities and the nation are listed, with the oldest age group and the broadest age range noted.
A near riot erupted when a banner was torn and later repaired as about 100 youth festival delegates, including three aborigines, gathered at the wharf in Melbourne. A melee followed with punches as police and two civilians intervened. no arrests were made. W Bird and J J Brown, union secretaries, were among leading Communists at the wharf.
BRISBANE The Industrial Court awarded railway staff salary increases. Station Masters Assistant Station Masters and Night Officers Association secretary Mr W Gessman said a special A class station master at Roma Street would get a £34 per year rise, with other station master and night officer classifications granted £34 yearly. Increases were retroactive to May 2 when the claim was heard.
In Sydney a dividend of 334 percent was declared for about 2000 shareholders on 5 shares at £750000 causing political and financial uproar. The Transport Minister announced an investigation under the Companies Act while noting plans to acquire ferries and preserve service reaching June 30 with Port Jackson and Manly Steam Ship Co. Ltd acting as agents.
London dispatch reports a massive Russian buildup on the North Persian frontier. The identified force group is described as unprecedented in scale, with estimates indicating around 30 units mobilized for a potential regional maneuver or confrontation.
In Rockhampton and Townsville reports detail labor actions at beef plants as meat workers stage slowdowns and threaten pay offs. About 1400 Bevhanp abattoir employees face possible dismissal while overall output declines at Lake Creek and Alligator Creek works. 2200 workers affected across sites with union assurances awaited.
MI5 and Scotland Yard search for Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess, both Foreign Office officials on leave from Washington. They are believed to have left London en route to Moscow, with inquiries ongoing in France as continental police aid in locating them.
The Federal Minister for Labour Mr. H Holt announced civilians would be employed to lead sugar on the freighter Wellpark at Mackay if waterside workers refuse to work the vessel. He said talks with stevedoring leaders failed and troops may take over loading if necessary.
Fragmentary notes from The Voice, a state operated outlet, discuss alleged indirect peace initiatives sponsored by Russia. The report mentions Western reactions, claims of naval and air pressure shifts, and unclear Soviet involvement. The piece hints at Allied responses and potential moves but remains ambiguous.
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