Gloomy Picture on Formosa Reaches Senate Briefing
A Senate Armed Services session reviewed a Formosa forecast with Senator Hubs and officials noting a gloomy outlook. They warned that if Chinese Nationalist and Communist forces contend over Formosa, withdrawal from Korea could invite a strong Communist response and complicate any invasion plan.
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Hubs
Wala Tee
Directis Senet
Senate Armed Services
Korea
Chiang Poet
Formoss
Helicopter救救士兵与孕妇 展现新南威尔士水灾救援
NSW水灾持续，R A F 直升机从酒店接孕妇送往福布斯区医院，救出10名军人并运送食物。直升机此前已在福布斯区救出27人，协助寻找两名16岁少年。两名青年困于树上48小时后获救，暴露于寒冷与饥饿。水灾导致房屋损毁估至至少一百多万英镑，相关地区农作物也遭重创，努瓦拉水域及马拉湾一带洪水溢出。对周边城镇的救援规模庞大，数千头绵羊与牲畜死亡或被冲走。
Likely further mine idle at Blackheath Ipswich
Brisbane reports that the Miners' Union rejected by the Local Board chairman Mr Murray claims over five men at Blackheath mine. The union plans to appeal at the State Board of Management meeting on June 26 and 27. Observers say the decision may prompt further industrial action and continued mining halt.
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Blackheath
Ipswich
Murray
State Board of Management
U Alyn
Millar
Brisbane Rates Boost Council Revenue to Over £1m
Brisbane authorities announce higher rates expected to raise about £3,207,478 for the coming year. General and land taxes increase across urban areas while water, sewerage, and sanitation charges rise. The council plans a total expenditure of £15,000,000 for 1952-53, with loan funding cut by £2 million due to market uncertainty.
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Chiandler
Queen Street
Adelaide Street
Left in Three Estates and Probate Granted
A probate notice records the gross estate and personalty values for three estates. Wills involve Ips yea really, cafe proprietor. aresantine Hon lanskis. and James Moore, cattle buyer. Estates total 56 576 pounds with varying personalty amounts and probate actions in Brisbane.
Peer Urges Big Delegation to Peace Talks
Lord Lindsay urged a large Australian delegation to attend the Peking peace conference, saying a strong presence would reveal China’s genuine intentions and expose any pretended peace campaigns. He cited evidence of repression in Communist China and suggested terrorism claims might be exaggerated.
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Peer
Linda Simon
Esterday
Lindsay
Worl Peaie
Doctor to Pay Patient Damages in NZ Case
A five day Supreme Court hearing in Invercargill awarded 2000 pounds to Angus Donald MacDonald a six year old farmer who sued for 5831 pounds alleging negligence in leaving tools inside his abdomen after an operation. The jury found Dr Pottinger negligent for not identifying the real cause of pain post operation while the theatre sister’s instrument counting was not his sole responsibility.
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Supreme Court
Invercargill
Angus Donald MacDonald
Pottinger
Tiff
Justice North
T Arthur
le Forceps
L Moller
Butter rush depletes Brisbane shops
Crowds of weekend shoppers rushed butter counters as quotas ran dry by 10 am. Stores rationed to half a pound, with many suburban shops refusing sales to strangers. Butter price up by 1d and 4s 2d per 5 oz from July 1, while a distinctive wrapper proposal was discussed for butter covered by the 11d per lb increase. Prices inspectors reported 40 cases in cold storage, with the firm owner under scrutiny and authorities promising enforcement.
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Xisbane
Wirlater
G. Dawson
Butlding Workers’ Industrial Union
Dawson
Publte Y
Power
Brisbane
Bundaer
Weblion
Brisbane to Open First Eye Bank at Mater Hospital
Queensland prepares to open its first eye bank at Brisbane’s Mater Hospital. The facility will collect eyes only after death, not from living donors, with procedures to safeguard consent and tissue handling.
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Brisbane
First Eye Bank
Risbane
Queensland
Woman Charged With Murder of First Husband
In Sydney a second inquest into Desmond George Butler's death found he died of thallium poisoning. Doctor Stafford Sheldon testified that such poisoning could cause mental confusion. Mrs Yvonne Fletcher, age 32, is charged with murdering Butler after Butler's death was reclassified from natural causes.
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Stafford Sheldon
Yvonne Fletcher
J. Forrest
Desmond George Butler
M. J.D. Austin
Butler
Fletcher
Huseband
Bertram Henry Fletcher
Warooby Gas Bore Sealed Under Control
The Warooby gas bore near Roma, which ruptured cement veil on the 17th, is now under control. The State Mind Development department announced sealing work by Associated Australian Fields Hy Mobility, the operating company on site. Acting Nine Minister Power said a cement test yesterday morning showed sealing was completely successful.
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Roma
Omifields Hye Mobility
Nine
Power
Butter theft drains 20 pounds from Brisbane store
Thieves stole 20 pounds of butter from Flake Food Products Pty Ltd in Brisbane, with 10 pounds of tea, cigarettes, and tobacco also taken. Value total around £15. Employees arriving for work found the damage at the premises.
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Brisbane
Trieves
South Beisbang
Break-up of War Prisoner Camps Completed
ROQVJE ISLAND Major re shuffling of prisoners into smaller compounds on Kose Island prison Camp has now been completed Officials reported yesterday Only minor moves anticipated in the future These would be made when construction of new cages are completed An official announcement said over 70,000 of about 80,000 prisoners on the island when the break-up of large compounds started 10 days ago have been transferred to more easily controlled smaller enclosures
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Roqvje Island
Kose Island
United Nations
Big Boom in Tourist Trade From US
New York reports a record 750000 United States citizens will travel abroad this year in the boom. Officials cite higher savings, more paid vacations, and lower transport rates as key drivers, with steamship lines and transatlantic firms filling bookings into October and estimates including spending between 60.6 and 1006 million dollars.
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New York
United States
Associated Press
Office of International Trade In
Washington
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Churchill to Call Empire Conference Plan
New York report says British Prime Minister Winston Churchill planned to call an Empire Conference of dominion ministers to discuss vital trade, defense, and other issues. The United Press quoted informed sources stating the meeting would likely be held in late autumn.
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New York
Winston Churchill
Thiaucia
United Press
London
Socrct Ny
Service Chiefs Meet in Secret Middle East Defence Session
In London British land sea and air chiefs joined foreign diplomats for a secret conference on Middle East defence. General Sir Brian Robertson attended as Anthony Eden recalled diplomats who run 12 British missions across the region to reassess policy. The first meeting occurred on Thursday and the session focused on the Middle East role in Western Allied strategy.
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London
Britain
Middle East
Brian Robertson
Anthony Eden
Reds Plan 24 Hour Stopwork Movement Monday
Union officials expect moderates to refuse participation as 200 workers at the Mascot hangars staged a lunch hour meeting and endorsed a 24 hour stopage. The Amalgamated Engineering Union spokesman condemned distributing political literature on company premises and two base plants were urged to join.
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Amalgamated Engineering Union
Mokggmann
Stalin
Wotil 45
Rim
Woman Freed of Wilful Murder Charge at Charters Towers
Ivy Jane Atterbury, 35, a housewife, was acquitted by a Circuit Court jury of wilful murder in the death of her husband Frederick Franc Atterbury in Charters Towers on April 8. She testified she lived in fear of him due to repeated ill treatment and beatings. Six witnesses including Dr Reynolds and Constable George Morrison supported the defense. Jean Josephine Sleight, Arthur Edward Watt, and Charles Frank Williams testified for the defense as well.
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Crcuit Court
Ivy Jane Atterbury
Frederick Franc
Atterbury
Charters Towers
Jean Josephine Sleight
Arthur Edward Watt
Charles Frank Williams
Not to Intervene in Ad Hour Case
BRISBANE The State Government will not intervene in the application for a 44 hour week. Mr Duggan said yesterday the Government had told railway unions it would not participate in any longer working week application. The Government's stance is that the economy can sustain a 40 hour week and criticism should be aimed at those enjoying the 40 hour week without contributing fully.
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Brisbane
Gan Indica
Duggan
Man crushed between sugar trucks in Brisbane refinery
BRISBANE A 60 year old man Michael McKinley of South Brisbane was crushed between two sugar trucks at the Colonial sugar refinery New Farm yesterday. One foot was broken in two places and the other lacerated. He was working in the refinery when a sugar truck broke loose and he was hurled and pinned between the lines against another truck.
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Michael McKinley
South Brisbane
Colonial
New Farm
McKinley
To Stand Trial For Shooting Of Constable
Terence Stapleton, a 38 year old man, was committed for trial on murder and attempted murder charges over a shooting during race week festivities. Constable Condon died from a bullet wound fired from a van. A taxi driver testified Stapleton threatened more violence saying blood would flow and he would go down in history.
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Condon
John Crang
Stapleton
Keith Dodson
Sepeton
Bush
James Mannion
Leslie March
Ron Brown
Les
March
Air Drop Averts Big Malaria Outbreak
BRISBANE reports a serious malaria threat among Torres Strait islanders was averted by a large peacetime air drop. Five stockpiles carried anti malaria drugs and plasma were dropped by the Royal Australian Air Force. A fifth bundle drifted from its parachute but was recovered intact. The Red Cross said the operation saved about 48 hours in delivering equipment.
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Brisbane
RAAF
Lincoln
Murray
Darnley Island
Murray Island
Thurston
Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
Dr. Shaw
Migrants Sued by Hostel Owners Over Charges
Regional manager Mr F kins said yesterday migrants at William town Hostel faced a common cent increase in charges. Summonses had already been served on several British migrants who refused to pay the April 27 rise, owing nearly £3000, according to Mr Larkins.
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Striking Printers to Vote on Secret Ballot Today
In Sydney striking printers at the Sun newspaper will vote by secret ballot today to determine whether the week long strike ends. The State Industrial Commission Full Bench granted Associated Newspapers Ltd. permission to stand down workers not presently usable, with no move until ballot results are known.
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the Sun
State Industrial Commission
Associated Newspay
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Regional Colleges for Apprentices Urged in Training Reform
A. T. Nicol and P. Jaareen urged regional colleges to train country youths via extended full-time apprenticeships. The inquiry, led by Mr Justice Wright, wrapped Brisbane sittings and will reconvene later. Employers defended existing apprenticeship committee powers over suspension and discipline, arguing direct employer control is preferable for enforcing indentures.
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Phiten
Eyanith
A. T. Nicol
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P. Jaareen
Baba
Savane
Justice Wright
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Brisbane
Ase Groundary
Queensland Metal ‘Trades
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Employers’ Organisation
Big Drop in Home Building in New South Wales
The report notes a sharp decline in housing activity in New South Wales with several projects halted or closed. Construction delays include reduced cement supply and shortages in earthware pipes, while a portion of projects resume at a fraction of prior pace.
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NS. Wales
New South Wales
Derailment Delays NSW Mail Train on North Coast
Report of a derailment near Gosford and Woy Woy delaying the NSW and Brisbane mail trains. Workers waited in the cold for hours as a crane reset a track fault near Gosford causing the line to jump and disrupt service.
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Woy
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