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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1951
Page
1
Health Minister Sir Earle Page told the House of Representatives that the starting date for a prescription service to pensioners would be announced. He noted about 75 percent of doctors agreed to participate, while some elderly doctors might refuse to join or be called out, and the matter was left unresolved before the election.
A blast at Deer Park Melbourne caused structural damage to several houses. The incident involved a storage of gunpowder by Australasia Pty. Ltd. Moone was hurt in the blast though authorities report there were no severe injuries. Fire and safety crews investigated the site and secured the area.
Reuters reports British officials weigh evacuation as Mossadeq government holds firm on nationalisation. Anglo Iranian technicians may stay, families ordered to Abadan readiness. Eden and Morrison warn Persia risks collapse and Middle East turmoil without Western protection. US firms deny aiding nationalised fields.
The accused, Tomsie Hackett, pleads not guilty as criminal court set to begin July 23. He claims police frame-up in Flarrity death case and asks for divine help to prevent justice from becoming a mockery by perjuring officers. He urges a fellow policeman or confessor to come forward.
London dispatch reports the Big Four deputies broke down over the Foreign Ministers meeting agenda after 74 sessions. A spokesman said further attempts via joint channels would occur. Ernest Davies said the door remains open for a Big Four foreign ministers conference. Davies blamed Russia for the breakdown, saying the West is reluctant to change policy while Moscow seeks to halt or weaken the Western defense stance and divide the West.
Canberra reports the Address in Reply debate in the House of Representatives was concluded with the gag ending proceedings. Mr Wentworth Lib urged constitutional amendments to curb ferrymandering, binding the Labor Party over alleged fraud in the NSW election and calling for limits on High Court appointments. The Address in Reply motion was carried on the voices.
Clifton resident Timothy Flynn died in an ambulance on the way to Toowoomba General Hospital after a head-on crash at 5:40 pm. Passengers Kathserine Flynn Thomas Flynn and Edward Flynn were injured in the same car. Richard Aneas Cavancough suffered a compound fracture of the right foot and probable fracture of the right leg when his motorcycle was struck at Camp intersection.
Brisbane reports the Queensland State Government cannot take effective action on tyre supplies for local authorities. A report to the Local Authorities' Association says imported and local tyres are fairly allocated between states and that graders used by councils should get a fair share. The executive refers the issue to the Australian Council with no central control over distribution.
DOWNSVILLE police seek George Kelley 38 who escaped Stuart Prison near Townsville yesterday becoming the third gaol break in North Queensland in a week. Kelley is medium build tall, blue eyes, twitching, stooped walk, clean shaven, wearing grey dunaree shorts and shirt with black boots. Authorities say two other men and women from Upper Stone River prison farm remain at large, believed in Carswell district.
A Latvian woman in Melbourne reunited with her 13-year-old daughter who she believed dead six and a half years earlier in Germany. The mother and daughter, Brigitta and Ingrid, had been separated after wartime movements and adoption by an American couple. last night they met again at the Swanston airport, with Brigitta unsure of English.
Brisbane reports government action against retailers accused of undue profits on produce amid fears of price gouging. The Prices Commissioner said checks show traders’ charges aligned with approved rates, while a investigation was urged to ensure the public gets fair deals.
Brisbane government outlines record expenditure and fare increases for 1950-51. Aldermen approved higher bus fares during certain hours, with extra water charges for business and industry. Rates are set at 3 shillings versus 3 pence legacy in comparison.
In Melbourne, the Australian Council of Trade Unions urged Parliament to legislate weekly hours and wages rather than have them set by arbitration. Mr Monk cited Justice Foster, arguing the Arbitration Court has become a legislative body and needs industrial powers for economic welfare.
Australian seamen load a defence cargo of zinc concentrates for Britain and the lifting of the ban by the Sea Men's Union is not announced. Uncertainty remains whether the Wanganella and Aorangi are affected as tugboats move the ship up the Yarra for engine repairs and dry dock.
Queensland building costs show a rise with timber homes up in price compared with 1846 while brick and weatherboard plus fibro homes cost 74 and 9 percent more. The Building Industry quarterly report notes higher average costs per 100 square feet and a record March quarter for activity with more starts and completions than any prior March period.
Canberra reports 6300 cases of butter moved to meet shortages as Victoria and New South Wales seek relief. Mr McEwen notes lifting duties allows New Zealand butter imports, while government debates rationing to ensure equitable distribution if exports rise. Postmaster General Anthony suggests prices overseas influence industry stability. Mr Pollard cites limited local availability in Victoria.
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