21 May 1951
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1951
Page
1
A Zambian African man from Tangwa village claimed tax relief for twins and returned with six sets of twins aged from a few weeks to 15 years. He paraded the children before a government official, who remained skeptical.
North of Uljongbu observers warn of a possible front assault toward Seoul as the Communist offensive expands. Reports tell of intensified contact with Chinese units, renewed clashes near Changshon and Kapyong, and a foray toward Seoul with an infantry force reaching within three miles of the capital before being dispersed.
A 2d rise per dozen in retail and wholesale egg prices was announced by the State Prices Commissioner Mr A T Fullagar. Retail price for first quality hen eggs falls at 3/10 per dozen while earlier levels hovered around 3/4. Egg Marketing Board data show higher egg intake in South Queensland this year. Prices to be reviewed end of June with past proposals suggesting a 4/- per dozen cap for first quality eggs. Sydney is noted for weekly pricing impacts.
A 16 year old David Went of Hampton suburb Melbourne wrestled a drunken man off the tracks at Elsternwick station as a train neared. He dragged the man clear just moments before impact and recounted rushing into the pit to assist amid the perilous escape.
A damaged clipping notes an auction where items described as piping ice sow were involved. It references a purchase price of 1738 and mentions competition for a term or item titled Tmt in Hi. The readable fragments suggest a sale context but lack clear names or places.
Wool outerwear in blue gray brown shades with two flap pockets and side straps. Sizes 24 to 32 for jackets. 30/3 and 26/11 for cardigans. includes Piln Jacquard designs in blue gray fawn green gray brown. 7 to 13 for boys double breasted coats. Fully lined with superior lining.
TOKIO dispatch from US Eighth Army HQ in Korea reports elements of at least three Communist divisions rushing south on the right flank of the US Second Division. Enemy forces breach gaps between Hangye and Pungam as heavy losses mount on the east central front.
Plans to implement zoning blackouts this winter in South-East Queensland if demand outstrips supply. Six technicians at two control rooms could trigger power cuts on short notice under engineers supervision. Peak demand might force restrictions in varied areas around New Farm and Bulimba power stations to save 167000 kilowatts.
A BBC in Town Tonight stunt sparked a stampede of 500 girls in Piccadilly Circus on Saturday night. Police cleared the crowd and eased a traffic jam as girls rushed toward a restaurant based on a newspaper advert. The supposed suitor appeared and attempted order restoration as the broadcast ended.
Dr Torrie states Britons become emotionally immature with fathers taking custody duties earlier. The observation highlights shifting family roles and early parental responsibilities impacting children.
London reports set to question King’s health with age eighty five? The Sunday Dispatch notes that apart from a leg artery issue his health at 55 is similar to peers. It cites doctors forbidding horseback riding and plans for carriage travel during royal tours.
Cairns reports Athol Charles Bobber men aged nine from Babinda died of poliomyelitis at Cairns Base Hospital after transfer from Babinda Hospital. He had been admitted earlier and was moved to Cairns on Saturday.
Mr John Stack of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics told about 300 reporters and officials that basic research aims at a man made satellite. He noted the critical speed lies around 20 to 25 times the speed of sound as models already reach near 20c. Langley Field hosts a vast high speed aircraft facility.
A skeleton crew moved the oil tanker James Stove into Port Philip Bay amid fears of an on board explosion following a leak in the high octane gas pump room. The vessel, carrying petrol from Bahrain to Ampol, had been plagued by a prior explosion incident in the Indian Ocean killing two crew. City harbour tugs and Harbour Trust officers coordinated the tow as navigable river sections closed for over an hour.
In Brisbane a quick fire appeal raised £4700 in 23 minutes toward the Australian, American and Allied War Memorial Hospital at Wickham Terrace. Archbishop Duhig opened the ground stone at Holy Spirit Hospital. Early gifts included £500 from an anonymous American and £551 in wool bales followed by more from American donors. The hospital is planned to cost £200000 and will have 150 beds.
Melbourne police rounded up IT workers and two women during a raid on a major Melbourne SP shop. Officers faced armed resistance as they entered through barred doors, with one officer injured breaking a glass door. Fourteen people were charged with being in a common gaming house. women to be summonsed.
Six people injured in a freak collision at Darra when a front tyre blew out. Two cars and a motor cycle were damaged. Injuries include Clarence Hurley and Carolyn Gibbon. Police say a car driven by Lynn Gibbon hit the inbound car, the motor cycle followed, and a third car swerved to avoid it.
Reports from Tehran indicate Britain will dispatch a special mission to Persia to urge negotiations over the nationalisation of the Anglo Iranian Oil Co. The note asserts Britain’s right to protect its interests and warns against unilateral action, while Washington urges restraint and a peaceful settlement through arbitration.
Brisbane sales will test the strength of the wool market amid reports of inferior wool. The event highlights buyers and sellers assessing price trends and quality signals in a cautious trading environment.
A spectator sitting with his back to the field was struck by a ball and died or was fatally injured, with the impact point behind the right ear. The incident occurred as fans watched the game from the stands, prompting medical staff to respond. Names and precise location are unclear due to damaged text.
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