22 Nov 1952
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1952
Page
1
The Queensland manager Mr. A McSweyn announced a new instalment plan for air fares and accommodation. The scheme would operate nationwide in Australia, with a minimum requirement for eligibility.
British migrants at the Brooklyn camp near Melbourne clashed with State police and Commonwealth officers after a family faced eviction for non payment of rent and board. At Williamstown camp residents piled debris outside another couple’s living quarters. Police cleared the ringleaders and migrants moved aside. Eviction notices were reportedly enforced only partially as tensions rose among families angered by costly board charges.
The day long session on the land bill featured Mr Foley outlining two priority blocks for lessees who surrender leases to enable closer settlement. He noted scarce funds for land settlement after state acquisitions cost about £1 million and argued acquisition by agreement may be most practical. Critics warned the measure could hurt wool and mixed farms. supporters saw potential gains for production though some areas were deemed impractical. The debate included concerns over area size, grazing capacity, and market availability.
A driver was arrested after a fatal collision involving a teenage girl near Forbes Hospital. Police say the incident occurred in the early evening on the main avenue, causing critical injuries to a 16 year old. The suspect faces pending charges as investigators review dashcam footage and witness statements.
The Department recommends integrating agriculture with animal production to stabilize Queensland graziers amid drought. Officials urge adoption of joint farm systems as rainfall fluctuates, noting poison plant deaths rose as natural feed declined and stock moved to relief pastures during the year.
Melisuukne reported that decontrol has stopped all recurrent price increases under the cost plus regime. He urged Queensland and Tasmania to realize community benefits and follow the lead demonstrated by other states.
In Canberra, Prime Minister Menzies spoke of being about two thirds alive as he faced illness from a severe cold. He was farewelled at the airport by diplomatic officials and Defence Minister McBride, then traveled to Sydney with Mrs Menzies and their daughter Heather. The party’s plane departed shortly after, with security presence at Mascot and escort to the city.
STOP PRESS the death occurred at 20 am today of the Mayor Ald A T McCahon. He had been ill since suffering a stroke on Wednesday night.
Commonwealth Employment Officer Mr E notes employees in industry are not changing jobs much at present. The statement reflects cautious hiring trends and steady labor market conditions as observed by the agency.
Drought effects and harsh conditions push sheep flocks well below long term norms. Figures show declines across years with 1951-52 drought noted as especially severe and the 1941 benchmark far surpassed by ongoing low counts. The trend suggests near record lows for several consecutive years.
In Sydney the executive director of the service station association Mr. O A Mc Gregor forecast a single petrol grade next year. He said there will be a reduction in price with no more than one grade on sale and that octane rating will be at least 84 compared with the 89 octane supergrade sold before the war.
Divers recovered ten bars of gold from the Bulolo bound Drover aircraft wreck near Lae after it sank on July 16. About 64 ounces of additional gold belonging to Sun Shine Gold Development was also on board and kept secret until disclosed. The recovery followed divers locating eight bars on Thursday, with others found in separate spots as teams continued the search yesterday.
In a debate triggered by Mr. Foley broadcasting details of a lease sale, Opposition leaders question whether Parliament privilege was breached. Mr. Nicklin calls Foley’s action reprehensible and unethical for airing private affairs, while Speaker Mann weighs the matter amid allegations of political tactics and ethics.
A fragmentary report discusses Mr Ewan and his open remarks about land, privilege, and the ethics of workers’ position. It notes accusations, past hardships, and sales of acreage at Jena, with references to Foley’s alleged dislike of others’ success and measures taken by Ewan such as living in a tent and using wells and tanks. The passage records asserted sympathy and lack of personal attack, concluding the disclosed information was not intended to harm Ewan.
New York dispatch says General Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles are skeptical that any armistice in Korea can be achieved through current proposals. They cite difficulties in securing a Soviet treaty and warn that U S aims depend on future global negotiations. The blackout on Korea remains until Eisenhower departs.
A court order remanding Halliday George to Southport Police Court was vacated in the afternoon after a morning remand. Gaol authorities escorted him to Bogey Road Gaol between 1 and 5 pm under Mr Mc Kenna’s direction.
A government study notes that price margins for cream were intended as minimums under Dairy Acts across states but were treated as fixed. The 1235 mechanism linked margin to a fraction of butter returns, shrinking over time to about 1 percent of the return per pound, regardless of service quality or standards.
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