07 Nov 1952
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1952
Page
1
Bundaberg reports Marian Jones aged 21 died after being found entangled with electrical gear while asleep. Her husband awoke to a crying baby and discovered her in distress. resuscitation efforts lasted over half an hour before pronouncement of death. Local authorities investigate device safety.
Canberra reports the Liberal and Country parties approved a plan to split the Commonwealth Bank trading section from Central Bank functions. A private trading bank reserve up to 75 percent of annual deposit increases with the Commonwealth Bank will be demanded, with some latitude. The reform, effective October 7, aims to ease competition between Commonwealth trading banks and private banks while keeping mortgage and industrial development activities unchanged.
Government notes an Order-in-Council extending Goondwind Electric Authority to Boggabilla for mines and immigration. The extension follows an intergovernmental agreement and a proposed transmission route from North-West County via Goanamindi to Boggs, crossing the river to serve consumers along the new line.
A sugar vessel ran aground on the Rio Grande near Burnet yesterday as crews tried to refloat her. Authorities report conditions hazardous, with weather hindering salvage efforts and fears of sugar loss. Local steamboat owners and the river police are coordinating response measures.
Mary Kathleen McKeough aged 21 of Maryborough won £4000 from Howard Ney Smith a building contractor in a breach of promise action in the Circuit Court. Jury found yes to marriage after decree and pregnancy. damages assessed at £4990 with costs and possible appeal stay granted for 21 days.
A fire yesterday afternoon engulfed a Valley paint store housing Suna Glo Products. Three cars were destroyed and six damaged as flames leaped 300 feet into the air from 1500 gallons of amyl acetate. Nine cars burned within seconds as an explosion hurled a 44 gallon drum 120 yards into a backyard. Several people were treated for minor injuries. traffic was diverted as firemen prevented spread to the block.
James Gerald Taylor of Levington Street Eight Mile Plains was sentenced to 18 months by the Circuit Court after a jury found him guilty of false pretences. The offence dated to about May 30, 1920, with alleged false representations to Clarence Edwart Coombe in Toowoomba.
Canberra reports indicate state agriculture ministers will reconvene with Mr McEwen the federal commerce minister after his London Economic Conference trip to discuss wheat stabilisation. They aim to secure an early ballot and seek majority approval from growers while extending the current plan for one year. The delay avoids mid parliamentary sessions and may hinge on state authority over local selling prices.
General Dwight Eisenhower's rising lead grows as returns from 135,819 of 149,261 districts show him with 31,875,431 votes to Stevenson 25,668,925 and 39 states carried for 442 electoral votes to Stevenson's 9 states and 89 votes. Dulles assures allies no fears about new administration. Republicans gain House edge as Democrats trail. Eisenhower plans Korea trip before inauguration, opting for a military transport plane.
A United Press report from South Korea says Allied troops pulled back after a costly setback near Triangle Mian General James Vo Fleet rushed to the scene to assess salvage possibilities. UN forces later occupied the height with no resistance.
Allan Cairns, 19, a fireman, faced Mackay Court after being charged with murdering Mrs. Bilen Hogan also known as Helen Maris at Queen Victoria Park on October 6. Police described his statements about the park incident and alleged attempts at assault, with evidence from hospital and witnesses detailing sightings, sightings in a hotel lounge, and the search of the park footprints. The hearing adjourned to 11 am today.
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government will halt unskilled assisted Italian migration to Australia. About 200 Italians under an agreement with Italy are affected, with only dependents likely to arrive soon. Minister Holt says the measure is temporary, tied to employment conditions, not riots in Sydney or Bonegilla.
The French jet fighter Mystere IV reportedly reached a world speed record of 681 mph. The report notes France's fastest jet, with the United States ordering 250 Mystere IV jets in a related development.
In Brisbane Transport Minister Mr Duggan urged diesel electric locomotives to improve Queensland Railways revenue. He spoke at Roma Street before trials of the first electric locomotive, noting lighter diesels ordered for Australia would ease coaling and watering burdens. A Sydney via Wallangarra to Brisbane mail run will shift to Toowoomba and back, while a wheat haul from Darling Downs to Brisbane begins Monday.
Canberra reports the Federal Government plans to sell the Commonwealth Whaling Commission interests on the West Australian coast. Commerce Minister McEwen said the sale could go to private Australian buyers or the WA government, avoiding overseas control if a local buyer has capital and equipment. The commission cost £1,000,000 to the Commonwealth and last year earned £400,000 in profit. The move aligns with policy that government should not function as producer or trader.
LAK Jock Hughes, searching for bullion aboard the Prover air craft wrecked July 16 with seven aboard, found a fountain pen among items from the crash. He used it to write his wife a letter in Brisbane, inked and sent. The pen remained usable after 18 months, though the sender remains in 100 feet of the writer. Divers have yet to locate the bullion, but continue in the area, confident it will be found.
Queensland Parliament heard Maryborough Hospital inquiry described as farcical and whitewashing. Pizzey alleged the inquiry was led by a junior state official, with promotions tied to government goals, and that key board members were not consulted. Critics claimed the process favored one side and omitted other testimony, sparking calls for accountability and repair of the hospital’s reputation.
The article reports a defendant pleading guilty to perjury at a hearing. It describes statements made by the witness and remarks by the court, including references to names and rooms, but the provided text is fragmented and unclear.
Pension payments due on December 23 fall on a Thursday, described as the pensioner pay day. The notice notes the timing and confirms the pension distribution date and weekday.
In Toowoomba the Health Minister said wrapping paper supply is ample but enforcement will be strict for meat and small goods wrappings. Shopkeepers report inspectors urged compliance and many admitted potential violations, while some claim prices push brown paper use. Mr. L G Hooper notes regulations are a tight point for members.
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