Wage Rise Approved for Sheep Shearers by Federal Commissioner
Secretary Jones reports that Federal Condition Commissioner J R wonovay granted vital wage increases for shearers across states except Queensland. A worker shearer with 100 sheep in a five day week gains £2 2s 6d, with updated rates and traveling expenses rising by 750 percent. The May review cited wool price declines influencing the new schedule and allowances for accommodation and transit.
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Sydney
J. R. Wnovay
Whstahittal
Queensland
A.W.U. Son
Danevan McRe
Woman Kept Float For Three
A fragmentary report describes a boat incident from Cleveland to sea where Mrs Morton was climbing the launch deck and fell overboard. She remained afloat while rescuers searched, with witnesses recalling the struggle and final line that it was already over as the craft drifted. The incomplete text preserves a tragic scene without full details.
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Taumeh
Cleveland
Morton
Calculated Payments orrectly UnNBERRA
Fragmented OCR text notes mis-spellings about taxpayers calculating income, car availability, and offices. It mentions that 29 percent of taxpayers who calculated their own income may have had current car availability at all quo offices and that previous years provided separate salary corners for primary producers and other individuals.
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Unnberra
Estate distributes funds to institutions and charities
A historical document notes a large estate leaving 429000 to various institutions and charities including the Queensland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty. The remainder was to be used for death duties and administration costs, with provisions awaiting settlement.
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Queensland Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Stanthorpe Shire Grants Loans for Bridge and Reconstruction
Brisbane orders in council yesterday approved loans for Stanthorpe Shire Council totaling 1806 17 10 to fund reconstruction and replacement of McGregor Bridge. Treasurer Walshi announced the actions.
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Stanthorpe
Brisbane
Eamthorpe Shire
McGregor Bridge
Walshi
Universal Hotel Renovations Complete in Warwick District
Universal Hotel on Grafton Street reopens after seven months of painting and renovations. Proprietor Mr JH announces 22 upgraded rooms with hot and cold water, a lounge with two fireplaces, modern chairs and tables, and prompt lounge service. Mr Al invites Warwick and district to enjoy the improved hospitality and facilities.
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Universal Hotel
Grafton Street
Warwick and
District
E D H and A Profit of Over £2000 on Last Year
The astern Downs Horticultural and Agricultural Association closed its 1951 32 financial year with a peak of 13/8, compared with £248/14/8 for the previous year. The auditors cited increased revenue and reduced expenses as the main drivers of profit, noting a £1500 rise in gross receipts and a 806/1/4 gross profit for the year. The Jubilee odeo contributed £2373/3/3 in gross profit. The year was extended to May 31, and despite a £500 entry fee discrepancy vs prize money, officials praised the balance sheet. Mr. C. Barnes was re-elected president. the council and officers were named, with several acknowledgments of Barnes’s leadership and plans to reduce debt.
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Astern Downs Horticultural and Agricultural Association
Jongraig
C. &. Barnes
EDH
A.connell
H. S May
R. Inglis
J. D. Rowland
Rowland
C. B Barnes
Barnes
Association
Mr. May
Arthur Fadden
J. T. Scrymgeour
J.G. McDougall
C.C. Madsen
Mila
G. Williams
Treaster
R. Badcock
Yndah
May
Messrs
L. B. Eastwell
D. R. Hutton
J. H. Mitchell
W. 4
Ralf
C. Stevens
Mesers
P.D. Bete
W. Brown
H.R. Brown
W. R. Matthews
T. McLennan
F. M. Picot
Stacey
F. Stacey
Thomas and
Harley
B. Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Hutton
Cunningham
Leonard
Ukewine
Bull Mathews
RW Brown
Tom, Atinson
Bill Porter
Todo
Warwick Show Board Reports Progress and Debt Reduction
The Warwick Show reports improved pig and sheep displays, thanks to Liddell and the committees, plus praise for the poultry and horticulture sections. It notes a membership growth to 400 but urges 1000, highlights rodeo profits aiding finances, and outlines plans to cut debt while awaiting next rodeo results. The treasurer and secretary receive commendations for steadier finances and efficient administration, with thanks to Mr. May and Mr. Inglis for leadership.
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Liddell
Ultra
Poultry Club
Warwick
The
Downs
Ned
R. Badcock
Mc. May
Unis
Executive Council
Bata
Searee Ny 3
Mr. May
Avera
May
Reg. Inglis
Tam
Nabour
Enix Association
Gifford
Ivon
Owine
Unik
Warwick rally seeks help for Miss McKinnon’s opera study
A Warwick public meeting was held to boost funds for Miss Helen McKinnon to study opera in London. Local figures urged civic support, citing her Warwick roots and critics’ praise, with Alderman McCahon backing the effort. The Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club pledged involvement to maximize attendance and fundraising.
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Doherty
Miss McKinnon
Spmad
Seehan
McKinnon
London
Warwick
Walsh
Ald. McCahon
Jook Ceck
Gravwick
Mia
Ciy A
McCahon
M.kinnon
Filtcroft
Horticultural Society
Lowry
Fliterolt
Pate
Ee Warwick Ebayews
Warwick Daily News
Sourney
Prountold
Skehan
Mindingeth
Labour May Cut Majority in Ashfield
SYDNEY The Liberal Party is expected to retain the Ashfield seat by a substantially reduced majority in the state by election. Labour needs to swing more than 1860 votes to win the seat, with senior Ministers predicting only marginal gains for Labour as the Liberals fight to hold a blue ribbon seat. The by election comes as retirement interests and past by election results are cited, with Labour hoping for a better outcome amid recent electoral trends.
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Sydney
Liberal Party
Ashfield
Labour
la ‘Alto Wichardson
Supreme ‘Court
Over Einer Ie
Tng i
Austra Labour Hos Ted
Inspectors to Police State's Hotels
The Public Service Commission plans appointing new inspectors to oversee licensing and hotel safety. Three inspectors will operate statewide, distinct from police, with early announcements expected. Power stresses public protection and emphasizes licensing law oversight and collaboration with the Licensing Commission.
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Public Service Commission
Power
Commission
Comunias
A Power
Law pensioner bash his wife in Murwillumbah court
A witness in Murwillumbah Court of Petty Sessions testified that Laurence Peter Larracy an invalid pensioner of Meads struck his wife with a lever or stick in their tent near 130 pm on April 12. The witness Kenneth Thompson described seeing blood on the wife and the man delivering multiple blows before an ambulance was summoned. Bail was refused and three charges including assaulting his two year old daughter and attempted suicide were listed with July 17 adjournment.
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Murwillumbar
Murwillumbah
Petty Bensons
Laurence Peter Larracy
Meads
Kenneth James Thompson
Tweed Heads
Larry ‘Larracy
Larracy
Nancy Patrica Larracy
Thompson
Nancy Larracy
Stan
Imine
C P Endorsements In Country Party Council
The Central council of the Country Party endorses sitting members for the state election year Meiurs E Evans Thr Ys Roberts Whitsunday and F Words worth Cook and R H Wat for re election or continued service in their constituencies.
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Country Party Kaentay
Meiurs E_ Evans
Ys Roberts
Whitsunday
F. Wordsworth
Cook
R_H. Wat
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