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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
1
A fragmentary Brisbane text references Professor K.0 and a “Calamity Howlers” phrase. It hints at a price setting and financial practices, noting temporary circumstances and an easy solution to a problem.
In Forbes, Australia, a Royal Australian Air Force helicopter saved 27 people stranded on house rooftops after 24 hours of flood. The craft, commanded by Flight Lieutenant M. McKay, ferried victims to safety, dropped food, and landed a doctor and rescue workers to assist isolated residents. Police reported a possible additional fatality at Wagga and ongoing searches for two missing men believed swept away by floodwaters.
A Toowoomba report notes taxi fares are increasing while contrasting local drivers with Brisbane colleagues who reportedly push harder for higher rates. The piece highlights a friction over fare adjustments and differing tactics between cities.
Floods across Victoria drive evacuations as Barwon River reaches a record peak. Residents expect waters to linger for weeks while volunteers trench drains and utility crews clear mud and debris. Army personnel, police, and volunteers rescue over 150 marooned residents by boat and improvised craft.
Brisbane reports Mareeba will start producing cigarettes within a fort night. The Mareeba factory will use Queensland tobacco, with a small amount of Victorian leaf, and brand them N Q. Machines can produce 350 cigarettes a minute, averaging half a million weekly, alongside existing tobacco. First runs likely next Tuesday as the Prices Commissioner awaits price application.
Brisbane reports price fixing of starch-reduced bread began there and has spread to about 130 Queensland centers. Mr Furlagar notes the initiative started in Brisbane with date details for Marlborough, listing a specific June price and a factory outlet.
Lord Alexander praised the United Nations army in Korea as the best example of teamwork he had seen. He told Mr Winston Churchill that lack of information fueled British unease about Korea and defended the UN forces as well prepared to handle any Communist offense with possible penetration but not perturbation.
In Toowoomba relatives and friends await the arrival of Sergeant Phillip Zupp of Middle Ridge. The pilot with No. 77 Squadron has flown over 200 missions in Korea and returned from his operational tour, landing in Sydney from Japan. Family members expressed pride in his war record.
The Industrial Court in Brisbane ordered long service leave provisions be inserted in the Shop Assistants' Award Southern Division. The ruling grants 13 weeks of long service leave after 20 years of continuous employment with pro rata pay if a worker resigns, is dismissed for reasons other than misconduct, or dies after 15 to 20 years. About 850 union members would be eligible immediately. The decision, the first under the amended Act, allows separate future applications for further provisions, with the court weighing each case on its merits and exceptions for public service. The Retail Traders' Association noted possible exemptions where similar benefits already exist, and unions and employers may seek agreement before court action.
Fragmentary report notes prices for flour bran and Pollard down six shillings per ton. Mention of shipping to Queensland and speculation Perth hopes for July rights remaining unsettled. References to a federal government measure on stock feed wheat and a Brisbane agronomist noting no official confirmation yet. Local officials expected to address the compromise when received.
In Maryborough, butter remains scarce for families on basic wages as margarine disrupts the market. The article notes rising shortage pressures and calls for attention to price and supply.
Brisbane reports the first step in the Tinaroo Falls Dam project, proposing a single convenience block barracks at the dam site. Lands Minister Foley says contractor W Campbell of Yumba Burra will build the structure for £24175, with work to start soon and finish within six months.
The Executive Council approved a further £75,000 for Queensland's first air conditioned train, now under construction at Ipswich railway workshops for over £250,000. Queensland also plans eight air conditioned trains built by Commonwealth Engineering Work Brisbane costing between £2.5 million and £3 million, with no date yet for completion.
In Brisbane The Queens Inna Gerecniney opposed lowering the basic wage. Acting Premier Mr Duggan said last night he would strenuously oppose any reduction that would lower standards.
Brisbane reports the dairy grading results from the Queensland Division conference. Butter winner E G Parslow of Bundaberg scored 159 points, with A G McLennan of Goomer 154 and J Ferguson of Toowoomba 153. In cheese, D P Doherty of Mt Tyson led with 149, while P F Duggan of Toowoomba and T M Taylor of Bracewall tied at 147.
A Queensland man claims to have found a large sapphire near Yeppoon, naming it the Golden Willow in honor of the Meld. He says the gem weighs about 2 ounces 2 dwts and is potentially the largest sapphire found in the state, with a pocket kept for nearly a week before the discovery.
A RAAF pilot skimmed the plane on one wheel for about one yard to avert a serious crash at Archerfield airfield in Brisbane yesterday. The aircraft slid along the ground on its wheel as it touched down and the axle broke, causing the main gear to fail and the aircraft to veer. A collision with another vehicle or person is not clearly established in the readable text.
Melbourne reports four hundred Victorian electricity workers to be dismissed from Bagnty Geert or scent the Prostruction workers. The dismissals will raise the total job losses by government sectors in the last four weeks. An SEC said cuts in capital expenditure are planned next month.
The motion carried by a narrow margin with an eight vote lead in a confidence vote concerning Dr Burton De Ty. The result signals a divided stance within the ALP and sets the stage for further deliberations.
Brisbane reports a rise in state mineral production with record figures. The data shows higher annual output, including gold and other minerals, reflecting increased activity across mines and processing facilities.
MELBOURNE The Minister for Defence Mr P A McBride urged volunteers to meet the target for Australia's Citizen and Reserve Forces warning that failure would imperil national defence. He stressed broad community cooperation to fill gaps as the National Service training proceeds amid shortfalls toward the 68 000 goal.
Tooths Brewery general manager T Watson told the Liquor Royal Commission no steps were taken to stop blackmarketing of beer due to lack of evidence, yet he admitted quotas should have been cut and that Robyns Pty Ltd ran diverted beer to ex soldiers. He described night clubs as unlicensed venues draining pub profits as baccarat schools were declared disorderly. The commission adjourned.
OCR fragment notes a 135 percent increase in retail goods sales with beer wine oats up 25.5 percent. Other increases include groceries 24.6 percent and other food at 2 percent. Overall total not completed in readable text.
Brisbane report shows the Commonwealth Bank granted a loan of £50,000 to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland. The guarantee covers total advances and relates to beef cattle maintenance and related facilities as new infrastructure progresses.
A garbled note reports the Butter Commissioner and Prices Board ordering a butter release or restraining measures. The text references Mr Power and Mr G Board Coombs, with mentions of excess supply and an imminent meeting. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A Charije woman enters trial on a murder charge. Prosecutors allege a fatal event linked to domestic dispute. The defense seeks to challenge key witness credibility as the case proceeds.
Melbourne report notes a projected figure of two million migrants by 1960. The fragment references migration momentum and a yesterday reference, but details are unclear.
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