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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
1
BRISBANE reports a strong average price paid at yesterday's tobacco sale with high returns noted across the lot. The South Australian cooperative association firmed up gains as multiple lots moved to private sale following the public bidding, with officials estimating the value of the merchandise substantial and awaiting final tallies.
States to seek borrowing approval totaling £382 826 000 for governmental semi governmental and local government works in 1954 55. Premiers meet to consider the Co ordinator General of Works report as states outline allocations by region and sector. Sir Donald Bradman to retire from business arm as he resigns from Adelaide Stock Exchange after medical advice to ease up.
Paris reports indicate Vietminh rebels delayed a ceasefire agreement over rank and officer parity. General Van Bang, seen as eminent, is at issue, while Foreign and French commanders weigh whether Preneh and IndreChinese positions should be equal, with talks expected to continue today though no clear progress shown.
A Sydney report notes a 5 meeting on opess stabs 100 and references the Rem Soi Sumae Government. The text is garbled but indicates a push to end Saturday grocery shopping and discuss governance and potential policy changes. The fragment mentions additional grocery changes and presents unclear details about dates and participants.
The Queensland Government approves a government works plan valued at £33 million and seeks £1,115,900 under the Commonwealth State housing agreement, with major funds for railway rolling stock, Tully Polls hydro project, Tinaroa Falls Day, and river authorities. Other items include Agricultural Bank advances and Forestry funding, plus hospital boards subsidies and port developments.
New York Times quotes Australian External Affairs Minister Gisey predicting an early start to a South East Asia defence alliance. The Times noted no confirmation from White House sources and tied progress to the Geneva conference, with officials cautious about timing and scope of an Asian security pact.
In 2016 Queensland plans total borrowing of about 55.9 million pounds for government and local authorities. The package includes 24.7 million for semi governmental loans, 9.25 million from state bank funds, and 16.85 million for Brisbane City Council projects including 2.05 million for Tennyson powerhouse plant and 470 thousand for land and buildings. Allocations cover Bowen Town Council 158 thousand, Cairns City 163 thousand, Ipswich City 323 thousand, Rockhampton 296 thousand, South Coast Town 288 thousand, and others. The Southern Electricity Authority receives 15.02 million, State Electricity Commission 3.12 million, and State West Board 280 thousand. The Premier W Gairy and Treasurer E J Walsh travelled to Canberra for Loan Council meetings amid the push for 55.9 million in total for government, local, and semi government works.
The Petrov Royal Commission will resume sittings in Melbourne on Wednesday with Vladimir Petrov listed as the first witness. Security police arrive to guard principal witnesses as the inquiry, lasting about three weeks, reopens following a visit by Mr Rochford to the Parliament House press gallery.
A Navy twin-engined transport and a civilian airliner collided near Columbus Ohio. The civilian airliner landed safely with no injuries to three passengers and three crew. The two Navy crew members aboard the transport were killed in the mid-air crash. An eyewitness described a sudden, violent impact as the Navy plane veered into the airliner.
BRISBANE police reported a fatal assault on a 21 year old woman in a George Street home Saturday night or Sunday morning. Kath leen Hancock of Red Hill is named as the deceased. A 58 year old man was found injured in a lavatory, with attempts to seek medical attention. Investigators treat the case as a homicide and are reviewing evidence and statements.
A hospital spokesman said top U S medical specialists have been summoned to evaluate former President Barry Truman post operatively. A bulletin issued before 3 40 am GMT confirmed the critical condition and ongoing monitoring.
Drilling at Roma's gas bore has reached rock bottom and work will begin on cement sealing. Officials reported holes drilled in Brisbane town hospital area while optimistic estimates suggest potential for chemical industry use pending output confirmations.
Thousands of mice about three inches long filled two railway waggons carrying 25 tons of Darling Downs grain sorghum at Waln stanes Road Hamilton. The Belbane City Council will investigate under Chief Health Inspector J Mabbett. Four tons spilled on the road and bags were eaten as workmen cleared the load.
Guatemala's Army Chiefs ousted President Jacobo Arbenz and formed a junta led by Colonel Carlos Dias to continue the fight against rebels. Arbenz resigned amid security fears and promises to safeguard his family. Rebels reportedly near the capital were expected to end the war within 48 hours as the junta moved to seize civil and police leaders. The embassy reported a rebel air strike sinking the British steamer Springfjord near San Jose.
Brisbane wool sale opens the final 1983-84 series with prices largely unchanged from Sydney close. Despite strong competition from Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, America and local mills, broader wool values ease 2 to 5 percent, with poorer lots and short staples showing the steepest drops. About 12,800 bales offered, drawing buyers from major producing regions, though fleece length and colour variation noted.
It was estimated last week that marginal increases would add £110,000 yearly to the Railway Department’s wages. Since then further demands for marginal increases have been made on the Government by railwaymen. Mr. Duggan said transport costs already impose a very serious strain on the overall economy. Other Government leaders warned of user resistance if fares and freights were increased.
Rough Range No. 1 rig resumed drilling at 11 am yesterday after oil showings on Wednesday. The bit began lowering to bottom at 6:30 am with drilling restarted. A third formation test attempt Sunday failed when the picker did not hold seen at the Uneven side of the role. West Australian Petroleum Pty. Ltd. manager J W Thomas said further testing would be deferred pending deeper exploratory results. Sydney share trading was quieter on the Sydney Stock Exchange amid market uncertainty following the fall of recent bests.
Suburban shopkeepers discuss licensing of Queensland grocer shops to sell beer and Sprite next week. Mr C Chivers of the Queensland Shopkeepers Association said the issue would be raised with the association and committee meeting next Tuesday. Licensing police said there is no provision in the Liquor Acts for the license of grocers shops to sell liquor.
In Melbourne the Minister for Labour Mr H E Holt urged the Arbitration Court to stress margins for skilled workers as the government lines up for hearings on the merging application. He warned against broad wage rises that could destabilize the economy and noted persistent gaps between skilled and unskilled earnings. The ACTU Interstate Executive began a margins survey ahead of a federal unions conference in Melbourne.
Estate details show a widow leaving an estate of £29,226 consisting of £125,085 in realty and £416 per sonalty. The wording is garbled but indicates a widow's succession with a sizable real property value and a nominal personalty amount.
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