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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
1
The Bank notes next month's basic wage rise likely to be below the last quarter’s 8 increase. Food prices may push wages up slightly, but easing meat prices and falling clothing costs could temper the rise. The new rate is expected around July 19. It will not reflect the 1d per pound butter increase starting at the speen.
Melbourne reports set price hikes for butter to 4 shillings 2 pence a pound starting next Tuesday. Cheese will rise as much as 50 percent, baby foods up substantially, and tinned milk higher. The plan expects a £4 million yearly impact on Victorian households and warns the rise may last at least 12 months.
A government minister stated that margarine sales rose in recent weeks and hinted at issuing manufacturing licenses if premises meet suitability standards. The remarks referenced ongoing evaluations and potential approvals for additional production.
Canberra reports May vacancy totals dropped by 12 975 to 45 590 with employers becoming more selective. Manufacturing and transport show sharp declines while benefits recipients rise nearly 25 percent to 11 000 plus. Migrant labour placements reach 1 280 since March as rural industries seek workers.
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators announced the award for feats of navigation. Captain P. C. Taylor of Trans-ocean is cited for notable achievements in a year marked by aviation milestones.
Treasurer Walsh told a deputation from the Taxpayers Association that land tax abolition was not to be hoped for and that Cabinet would consider the demand to reduce it. State land tax would be based on Valuer General valuations when completed, with about 85 per cent of land in Queensland taxed. The deputation urged raising exemptions from 500 to 1000 and extending exemptions to primary producers. Also noted is the Brackley Trophy awarded to Wing Commander B T Alkington for flying boat work and leadership at Aquila Airways.
A 60-year-old man tried twice to fire a .45 pistol at President Syngman Rhee during his speech in Pusan on the Korean war anniversary. The weapon misfired both times as police and others detained the attacker, who was taken to police headquarters.
Warwick Queensland offers a Mayoral Chain to Warwick England in gratitude for wartime food parcels. England council proposed three gifts, with the chain as preferred, while Saxon chair reproductions and a small silver gilt mace were also suggested. Both towns discuss a lasting civic link and use in future mayors.
Brisbane reports Labour selection will pit seven or eight state Labour parliamentarians against challengers in August 30 plebiscites for the next year’s state election. Former Attorney General J Larcombe, health related resignation, will face one opponent. Opponents named include G Keyatta Townsville three, J Marsden Ipswich two, P J Whyte Mackenzie two, J Donald Bremer one, J Clark Fitzroy one, and T Crowley Cairns one, with M F Graham Mackay possibly facing opposition.
The Industrial Court heard claims from 17 railway unions in Queensland for raised living away allowances. Industrial officer Mr J O Malley argued wage levels were already high, while unions led by F Edmonds reported a 260 percent basic wage rise since 1917. Proposed increases include weekly 1 3s and 5s, daily 2s, night 1s 9d, and meal 6d. The hearing was adjourned to today.
A long cortege formed for Thomas May, killed by a jetty accident on Hayman Island. The funeral left Coolangatta undertakers with ambulances from Lismore, Murwillumbah, Caboolture, Dayboro, Redland Bay, Southport and Tweed Heads. The mayor and South Coast businessmen attended. A police report on the tragedy is due in Brisbane within two days with about 20 statements from South Molle and Hayman Islands residents.
A body washed from Currembin rocks by a large wave, found near Bilinga between Bilinga and Tugun. The deceased, identified as South Coast taxi farmer Aibol McGowan, was missing after a fishing incident last Thursday. Police believe the murder occurred earlier, with the corpse found nearly six days in the water.
Canberra reports that tax reductions for 1952-53 will hinge on economies in departmental expenditure. Departments were ordered to heavily prune proposed spending and halt wasteful activities. Cabinet guidance aims to include direct tax concessions and social service improvements if savings materialize.
SOUTHPORT police say 15 notorious southern crooks fled after warnings, breaking up a major ring of criminal fences. Gunmen gamblers and con men posed as tourists while unloading crime proceeds. Officers traced a network from McCowan Investigation to a settled seaside hideout. The group departed in five cars, some leaving food orders behind.
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government may add £10,000,000 to state reimbursements in the 1952-53 financial year. Actual amounts will be decided at the Premiers Conference on July 7. The States receive most of their revenue from these uniform taxation reimbursements, normally allocated by the Premiers’ Conference formula with NSW, Victoria, and Queensland receiving major shares.
General Brink, 58, chief of the American Military Assistance Mission to Indo China, was fatally shot late Tuesday in a Defence Department office. He had arrived in Washington from Indo China about two weeks earlier for staff conferences, with reports indicating prior repression of a legend connected to his stay.
Angelenos report a film star grievance amid vague notes about negotiations and a possible bearing on an upcoming project. The fragmentary text references talks and a lingering dispute affecting production plans.
A fragment notes officials discussing land tax removals tied to valuation increases. The agenda mentions agriculture and information agencies, with a plan to exempt land portions from taxation to adjust local authority finances.
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