McCormick International W-6 Tractor Delivers High Power
The McCormick International W-6 Standard Tractor offers outstanding performance for grain growing and mixed farming. It adapts quickly to varying drawbar needs, cultivates 25 to 40 acres per hour, rows 30 to 45 acres, harrows 80 acres and up, and provides belt pulley power for heavy stationary work and power take-off for headers and mowers. It is praised for trouble-free service and economical operation, with a call to learn more today.
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McCormick International
School Tests to Determine Standards in Warwick
A Queensland education study tests arithmetic norms in Warwick schools The Scots College and Warwick Central State School participate with Professor F Schonell directing four quick diagnostic arithmetic tests on children aged seven to thirteen The aim is to identify early weaknesses and guide remedial work while evaluating Queensland norms against local results.
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Warwick
Scots College
Warwick Central
F. Schonell
Faculty of Education
University of Queensland
Queensland
Diphtheria Outbreak Reported in Melbourne Suburb
An outbreak of diphtheria in Fitzroy and surrounding areas prompts government action. An elderly patient and several children are in critical condition. An immunisation centre will open at Fitzroy Town Hall next Wednesday with free injections for children aged six months to six years. Collingwood is linked to the same germ strain, raising fear of wider epidemic. A decision on school closures in Atzroy will be made next week.
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Melbourne
Fiteroy
Piteroy Town Hall
Collingwood
Fitzroy
Atzroy
Migrants for Rural Work In Australia show early success
A Commonwealth Employment Service officer notes that Dutch and Italian rural migrants, selected in Europe, receive English training on arrival and quickly adapt to farm work. Since April 17, ten migrants have been placed in Warwick district jobs from Beaudesert to Yelarbon, ranging in age from 18 to 20, with roles in orchards dairy farming and ringbarking.
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Asia
Commonwealth Employment Service
F. H. Bollman
Warwick
Holland
Italy
Bollman
Australia
Mr. Bollman
Beaudesert
Pozieres
Commonwealth Enptoyment Office
Fieht
Yelerbon
St. George
Yelarbon
Europe
Cattle Losses in Several Districts
Cattle losses reported in Emu Vale and nearby districts due to blackleg and grazing on clover plus marshmallow. Pastures flourished after steady rains, drought broke in February, several farmers lose dairy and beef stock. Inoculations planned for remaining herds. some losses attributed to excessive plant intake.
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Emu Vale
Victorian Gaming Police reshuffles stir appeals at Russell Street
Mine UF Sergeant Albert Bickington, second in command of the Victorian Gaming Police Squad, is reassigned to uniform duties at Russell Street Headquarters and appeals the move to the Classification Board. Inspector Stanley Fwart becomes Chief of Wireless Patrol and licensing gaming and vice squads, replacing Inspector Famund Cahill who moves to Box Fill district. No reasons for the changes are given.
Seed potatoes and grains offered for immediate planting
Seed potatoes now available in Sebago, Sequoia and Carmens with oats clipped, graed and tested, barleys and wheat for immediate planting. Clovers include NZ Certified White and Red, Subter tshean, Bersee. Grasses Swart Kesex Rape Canary Mangolds Dun Field Peas.
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N.Z
Witness Testimony at Liquor Commission on Caronia Club
Sydney witnesses described how a former Caronia Night Club cashier and a powder room attendant told the Liquor Royal Commission of their interactions with staff and others. The testimony touched on why a man named Devine sought to contact the ex cashier and implied pressure within the club's management, with Justice Maxwell noting the potential manipulation by principals to shield key figures.
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Sydney
Caronia
Double Bay
Powder Room
Liquor Royal Commission
Justice Maxwell
Commission
Peakthur
Pam
Mr. Dovey
Thompson
Dovey
Dover
Devine
Ess
Odd
Monty
Witness
Seoan
Ufe
Mar Justice ‘Maxwell
Mr. Justice Maxwell
Vine
St. James Station
Central
Sydney Hospital
Peakhurst
Royal Commissioner On
Cahill
Treatt
Royal Commission
Union Bans Penalty Clause Rejected by High Court
Melbourne report: The Full Heb Court unanimously refused the Amalgamated Engineering Union’s writ of prohibition against a job ban penalty clause in the metal trades award. It held the penalty within the Conciliation Commissioner Galvin’s jurisdiction and that Section 78 of the Arbitration Act applies to individuals, not organisations. The union’s challenge to the clause as beyond the commissioner’s remit was dismissed.
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Melbourne
Heb
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Metal Trades
Galvin
Theodore estate valued at 135.214 in Queensland probate granted
The Queensland estate of the late Mr. G Theodore, former Queensland Premier and Federal Treasurer, was valued at 135.214. Probate of his will was granted in the Supreme Court yesterday. Theodore died in Sydney in February 1950, leaving a total estate of 528,018 with assets in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and the Federal Capital Territory.
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Brisbane
Queensland
G. ‘Theodore
Supreme Court
Theodore
Sydney
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Federal Capital Territory
Respite For Britain In Gold And Dollar
INDON ALP reports British resolve in sterling defense as balance of payments pressures rise. Butler cites £904 million in 1951 and £227 million in early 1953 defence aid, pledging continued measures to maintain confidence and steady economic position amid a challenging three months. He says the task ahead blocks for all workers and the government.
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Indon
Britein
Ler
House of Commons
Butler
Qser
The
United
Suiestines Wis
Aeat
Brothers Reunited After 34 Years
Brothers Fai ip reunite after 34 years with a chance encounter that bridged long separation. Family members recall shared childhood places and a stubborn search that finally led to a heartfelt reunion.
Eisteddfod finances show £341 credit balance reported
The secretary Mr F W Millett presented the financial statement revealing a credit balance of £341. Donations totalled £18 5 and sales £401 10. Main items of expenditure and income summarized from the period.
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F. W. Millett
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