Abadan Refinery Sidelined Amid Shipping Delays and Unrest
In a London dispatch, delegates at a recent conference clash over expulsion rulings while Abadan refinery faces immediate shutdown due to shipping halts. The Abadan manager cites forced closure as hundreds of Persian workers risk unemployment. 25 tankers, mostly British, are held up as Persians demand signed customs clearance. British reinforcements reach Port Said as tensions escalate near the Suez Canal zone.
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London
Mysts
Abadan
K. B. Ross
Dail Express
Abacan
Tre Masers
Rei
Oreathens
Suez Canal Zone
Port Said
Lancashire
Wool Market Irregular Across Queensland Sales
Wool sales continued in Queensland with firmer ranges for fine elastine fleece and weaker bids for longer staple types. Major offerings from Muttaburra to Charleville saw several consignors cited with prices around 135d to 147d per unit, while overall demand remained cautious amid a dry spell across the state.
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Brisbane
Ames
Ane Muttaburra
Winchcombe, Carew Ltd
P.M
Loxham Charleville
Moble Pastoral Co
Quilpie
J. W. M. Browne
Meandarra
C. B. Sutton
Tara
Malone
EL. Iota Oe Pastoral
Bannaford
G. M. Cross
Angledool
A. J. Gilmour
F. W. Zerk
Mackand
R R Walker
Quine
Third Battalion Awarded Presidential Citation
The Third Battalion Royal Australian Regiment received the U S Presidential Unit Citation for gallantry during the April 24 allied spring offensive. Australian, Canadian infantry, and DS heavy tank units contributed to a breakthrough that altered a UN line from defeat to victory in the central sector. The award, announced by General Van Fleet, permits unit members to wear a blue framed rectangular emblem on the breast.
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Torio
A.ap.-Renter
U.S
Battallion Royal Australias — Regiment
van Fleet Yesterd
United Nations
Melbourne
R. S. Ramey
Comematnesteea
Police Have Lead on Prison Escape in Townsville
Townsville police and a search party led by Detective Senior Sergeant W J Cronau will pursue a camp on Herveys Range about 25 miles from Townsville after a camper reported missing food and clothing. Keeley is suspected. two Upper Stone River prison escapees Francis Armstrong and Owen Oakes remain at large.
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Townsville
Stuart
Georgixrel Townsville
W. J. Cronau Pistunrothes
Gorstable
D. Dwyer
J. Doherty
Frank Laura
Hervey's Range
Cronnt
Melvey
Keeley
Stone River
Francis Armstrong
Owen Oakes
Sart
Armstrong
Oakes
Man Hangs by Injured Arm at Belmont Wool Scour
A 32 year old worker was suspended five feet in the air by a conveyor chain at Belmont wool scour yesterday. He suffers a probable fractured right arm and severe lacerations to the arm and shoulder muscles. Workmates held his feet as a local doctor gave morphine. His condition was listed as serious last night.
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Seis
Bis
Belmont
Curis Monto
Ofimont
Som
Monro
Doctors Fight to Save Constable's Life in Brisbane
In Brisbane, doctors battle to save Constable Walter Roy Melbom after an accidental self inflicts a gun wound at Moodsy Police Station. A major operation failed to remove the bullet and the constable remains in critical condition.
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Brisbane
Walter Roy Mel
Bom
Obituary Mr Robert Moar of Pilton District
The late Mr. Robert Moar, a respected Pilton district figure, born Marwick Orkney, migrated to Australia as a child. He settled at Headington and later bought Bendale, lived in Pilton, and served Upper Pilton State School committee and Division No 3. Survived by four sons, widow died earlier, funeral held at Toowoomba cemetery with Rev A Hadden officiating.
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Moar
Pilton
nAny Yeurs
Marwick
Orkneyley
Australia
Bega
Nsw
Margaret Whiffen
Wie
Queensland
Headington Bill
M. J. Brosian
Bmdale
Pilton Istrict
J. R. McKinstry
Decessed
Upper Pilton State School
Messia F. W. Moar
J.moar
Monto
C. R. Moar
T. H'Moar
Clifton
Vine
Toowoomba
New Blackleg Vaccine Announced for Queensland Calves
Canberra reports a new untested vaccine to halt the blackleg outbreak in Central Queensland. The Coastal Graziers Association will distribute it free to nominated graziers, with health officials including Sir Earle Page coordinating. A veterinary officer from Northern New South Wales will assist in Queensland. In Rockhampton double vaccination is urged as routine to reduce losses and to move stock to higher ground.
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Canberra
Queensnd
Coastal Graziers’ Association of Queensland
Messrs Pearce
Lib
Qid
Davidson
Ministtr
Earle Page
Re Page
Davidson J
New South Wals
Quesnsland
Backfatter Pig Brings Record Price at Home Bush Market
Sydney reports a backfatter Tam pig bred in Parramatta gaol achieved a state record price of 141/11. The record sale reflects high demand for 500 lb specimens, with buyers paying top rates in the western market.
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Sydney
Parramatta
Homebush
Rebellion Flares Up Again in Nepal
Daily Express dispatch reports renewed unrest in Nepal as Gurkha Das seize remote districts on the Tibetan border. The Rana family’s regime, backed by Indian guidance, faces mutiny rumors and a weak, debt laden government amid claims of fifth column activity in Kathmandu.
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Nepal
Daily Express
India
Mr. Nehru
Khawmanauast
Nepali Congress Party
Khatmandu
Rana Familly
Rey
Whaling Venture Plans New Plant Off Moreton Island
Whale Industries Limited, registered in Sydney, seeks to catch 500 humpback whales a season off the east Australian coast. It secured a 33 acre lease on Moreton Island for a treatment plant and plans operations between Heron Bay and Lady Elliott Island.
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Whaling Company
Sydney
Opera
Moreton Fe
Ropes
Whale Industries Limited
Queensland
Moreton Island
Compa: Opera Fons Will Be Between Hvron Bay
Lady Elliott Island
Redd Bet
Jodie
Auintratia
Perid
Alphin Mieneton Ak
Clifton Notes Miss Hanley Wilding and Gwen Achilles Return
Miss M. J. Hanley is wilding at Stanthorpe. Miss Gwen Achilles has returned to her duties at Clifton after holidaying at Coolangalla for several weeks.
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Clifton
M. J. Hanley
Stanthorpe
Gwen Achilles
Coolungalla
Tannymorel Guests Note Holiday Visitors In District
Mrs Robbiis of Sydney has been the guest of her brother and sister in law for three weeks and will return home on the 2nd. Mrs Rooney and her son from Sydney plan to stay through Christmas. Mr and Mrs Neil Gustafson of Toowoomba visited relatives in the district over the weekend.
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Tannymorel
Robbiis
Sydney
Wid
J. Rooney
Rooney
Elay
Neil Gustafson
Toowoomba
Urbenville Community Notices and Local Staffing Changes
Mrs E Sellars and family of Beauty Street visit her parents at Casing and Mire. W Meane and Mrs G Wri Seber Histone host city visitors. Mr A Deighton and Miss Deighton, Mr Dalton Napier transfer staff duties. Sydney relieves National Urbenville on leave of absence. Ben Pinebure starts clerical duties at Forestry Office Urbenville, replacing Mr Joe Courtney. Miss K Kelly travels from Lismore to Urdenville post office for official duties. Mr and Mrs Wily return from honeymoon via North Queensland Mackey and the Barrier. Mr John Lowien hospitalised at Greenslopes Military Hospital. Mr and Mrs Cecil Cameros return from Brisbane honeymoon. Mr and Mrs Granville Hill visit Brisbane. Dick Reid discharged from Urdenville District Hospital. Mrs Ray Bryant of Lismore visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs Hugh SESS at Nay,reeville. Mr George Brooks, recently at Brisbane General Hospital after house collapse, returns home. Mrs Bill Smith of Boom Creek has returned from Kyogle Memorial Hospital. Mr Bob Weir discharged from Kyogle Hospital and back home at Lindsay Butter Factory. Mrs L Armitage of the Crown Hotel spending a few days in Brisbane on business.
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Urbenville
E. Sellars
Beauty Street
W. Meane
Nouras
Dhe
G. Wri
Seber Histone
Fucsie
The
Wrights
A. Deighton
Migs Deighton
Dalton Napier
Sydney
Lax Newton
Ben Pinebure
Tenterfield
Forestry Office
Urbenvill
Joe Courtney
Caff
K. Kelly
P.M.G
Lismore
Urdenville
W.ily
Lindsay
L. Armitage
Crown Hotel
Brisbane
Ines
Royal itinerary hints at Queensland royal tour visits
A scrambled report suggests a royal tour to Queensland with a May departure and possible coastal city stops. The King, Queen, or Princess Margars may visit Ipswich Toowoomba Gladstone Rockhampton and nearby centers during the voyage.
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Clare
Kerr retires to devote time to council duties
Brisbane alderman Kerr announced retirement from business to dedicate all time to council work. He sacrifices a salary nearly twice his alderman’s £950 yearly pay and leaves as Queensland manager of Humes Ltd and Hume Steel Ltd. He defended aldermen’s heavy duties amid criticism of high salaries.
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Brisbane
Ald
Kerr
C.M.C
Ald. Kerr
Queensland
Humes Ltd
Hume Steel Ltd
Part of Glen Davis plant may move to Tasmania
CANBERRA part of the Glen Davis shale oil plant could be relocated to Tasmania to supply coke for a £3 million Tasmanian aluminium ingot project. Development Minister Senator Spooner told the Senate that the government will not reverse the planned plant closure and no public inquiry is needed.
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Canberra
Glen Davis
Commonwealth
Tasmania
Spooner
Senate
Azure
Fifth Advance on No. 13 Pool Wheat
Melbourne reports the Australian Wheat Board approved the fifth loan of 5,680,000 on wheat marketed through No. 13 pool for 1349-50. Dividends payable are 0.5d per bushel for bulk and 0.9d per bushel for bagged wheat with payments to growers scheduled for July 17 after bank arrangements.
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Melbourne
Australian Wheat Board
Sir John Teasdale
Tax Free Pay Contemplated by Treasurer in Parliament
In Canberra the Treasurer Sir Anne Faden told the House of Representatives he would consider exempting the pay of CMP from tax. Army Minister 12 J Fianeni noted youth involvement and potential inclusion in special allowances, while others pressed for broader eligibility and improved benefits.
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Canberra
Anne Faden
House of Representatives
J Fianeni
Tualiorinelie Praia
Mabional Avrvny
Prices Rise at Brisbane Market for Pumpkins and Grains
Demands strong for pumpkins and grain at Romp Street general store with lucerne hay and chaff drawing interest. Pumpkin supplies reached 558 bags with prices from £8 to £17 6d per ton for poorer grades and up to £29–£30 for better colour lucerne hay sold around £20 per ton, oats at £15 10s and maize scarce with prices around 20s per bushel.
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Brisbane
Romp Street
Lucerne
Neydney
Sussex Street
Egg Marketing Board of
New South Wales
New’ South Wales
Queensland
Omer
Alexandria
Oaten
Cattle Auction Reports Strong Demand and Rising Prices
Agents McDougall and Co report about 150 cattle sold at weekly sale with high buyer turnout and keen competition. Prices rose across classes, with ranges from fat cows at £26 to vealers at £10 10, steers around £20, and dairy stock especially strong. next sale set for Tuesday July 3 with bright prospects for all classes.
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Mesers
Tarward Condi $l
Sears
Mate
A.L. Bull
Urbenville
Smith, Iverson and Co
Uroenvilland
Koreelah
Sheep and Cattle Prices Fall Slightly at Flemington Sale
The State Marketing Bureau notes keen competition for 9288 sheep and lambs at Flemington. Quality drafts hold little change while other classes ease. Lambs and suckers bring id to 254d, ewes 15d to 20d. Bullocks drop £2-£3 per head. other classes down £1-£2. Forward supply down slightly to 2985 head. Cows and calves show varied declines as the sale closes stronger.
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Sydney
State Marketing Bureau
Flemington
Must Pay More for Dairy Products in Next Years
Australian Agriculture Minister J A McEwen says dairy prices must rise above production costs to secure sufficient dairy products over the next six years. He noted awaiting the inquiry into a 50 hour week and a 32 percent wage share, and proposed talks with dairy firms and other states to coordinate higher prices and production.
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Agriculture
J. A McEwen
Apis
New South, Wales
Killarney Church Social Raises Funds Despite Cold Weather
Killarney Presbyterian Memorial Hall hosted a social afternoon with geraniums bowls and blooms amid cold conditions that kept attendance down yet the event proved financially successful. Prizes were awarded for cakes washing day and old curiosity shop with donations from absent supporters.
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Killarney
Iceland
Miss Derson
Mesdames GR. Wippell
Urbenville to Host Two Day Sports Fundraiser
A public meeting at Urbenville Show Grounds approved a two day sports program on July 21 in aid of Miss Pam Walmsley. Attendance elected Hugh Smith chairing Ambulance events, W D Mulcahy treasurer, S Connell as secretary, with £85 prize money planned. Catering by Ladies Ambulance Auxiliary and a publican booth to be run.
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Urussnville
Khere
Urbenville Show Grounds
Pam Walmsley
S. Connell
W. D. Mulcahy
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