Fire destroys five buildings in Atherton street
A blaze in Mais Street Atherton caused about £20000 damage early yesterday. Three premises were completely destroyed including the Commonwealth Bank branch Neville Dawes shop and Peter's Cafe. Two others suffered major damage and police suspect a short circuit started the fire.
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Mais Street
Atherton
The
Commonwealth Bank
Neville D. Dawes
Lou Radlof
Elizabeth
Ray Swan
David J. Waldby
Barron Valley
C. R. Quinn
Main Street
M. Dwyer
Zillman
Inferno Destroyes Businesses in Alberton Fire
A large fire swept through Alberton damaging multiple buildings including a hairdressing shop and a hotel. Firefighters battled flames as residents fled and critical equipment was saved from surrounding premises. Witnesses report shock and describe the scene with alarms and smoke filling Main Street.
Missing Transport Plane Sparks Atlantic Plea for Help
A transport plane is reported missing over the Atlantic with 50 to 60 passengers aboard. The United States and Allied forces, including the Air Force in England, pursue rescue coordination as officials confirm no word has been heard from the aircraft since it reported its position.
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Atlantic
Pascraris
United States
ReMie Diane
Miley
Averdun
Seetonkine Piave
Pasyrngeys
Elides
Air Force
Entdasia
Germany
England
Oval
Fsb
Garachte
Joint Policy Speech Planned Delivery on April 5
A planned joint policy speech outlines campaign events following a draft document. The schedule includes travel to Queensland and meetings in Sydney and Tasmania, with further tours announced after the opening remarks.
Election Statement by Mm. Fabden on Communism and Government
A disputed wartime style statement condemns communism and urges a broad political campaign. The speaker blasts the government and Menzies era obstructionism, calling for a referendum and a united effort to gain constitutional power.
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Uads Union Movement
Australia
Seeta J
HL Antbomy
Cena
We J
Anim Caner
Murwillumbah
Menzies
Norseman Takes Lead in Brisbane Yacht Race
Norseman moved ahead early on the Brisbane course with a long open-sea voyage toward Morriton Bay. The Norseman held a mile lead over the sloop Means with Bona the second and other craft rounding the Gladstone cutter marks.
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Wrisbane
Urnern
Marche Bay
Alloop
Norseman
Means
Nedfier
Morriton Bay
Gladstone
Bona
Sydney newspaper prices raise by one penny
Sydney daily papers will increase prices by one penny starting Tuesday after approval by the Prices Commissioner. The change applies to all Sydney papers, following ongoing consideration.
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Sydney Mar
Sydney
Daly
Denny
Neel Tuesay
General Weather Report From Crowamhurst on Serva Dory
Weather details describe a general pattern after Easter with heavy rainfall along the eastern coast. The text notes cooperation between Australia and serotonin and stresses regional forecasting challenges and the need for standardized observation networks.
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Crowamhurst
Maren
Avery
Mallon
Teflon
Alangsi
Pene
Doubt About Grey Boots in Sydney Cup Prospects at Randwick
Reports suggest Grey Boots may run at Randwick if veterinary advice allows after swelling subsided. Trainer Cooper may rely on Midwife in the Doncaster and decide on a Sydney Cup start for Grey Boots on Monday pending recovery and track conditions.
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Randwick
Cooper
Doncaster
Mornday
Woman and Child Brutally Attacked in Towaville Tragedy
In Towaville on March 3 a 28 year old woman and her infant were attacked during a two hour ordeal. Detectives Win Crow and Campbell hunted the assailants as Mrs Shake Meier reported that her daughter Cecilia Miller died from skull fractures and other trauma. Police noted the holdup along a secluded track and recovered the infant, while the victim was rushed to hospital. Post mortem confirmed fatal injuries. The case prompted a large search of Palm Teland’s slopes and an investigation into the attackers.
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Townaville
Mar
Shake Meier
Benior-Serkennt
Crow
Mie Baie
Miles Fom
Millar
Wade
Ter Boa
Ospital
Palm Teland
Pal Teland
Cecila
Mllersi
Towneeille
He Brought the House Down
A column headline notes a performer electrified a crowd with a powerful stage show. The piece highlights the audience reaction and the lasting impression of a standout set at a local venue.
Australian butter reserves and export limits amid derationing
Australia defends butter reserves to cover winter shortages while exports to Britain shrink this year. A British mission reviews a possible rise in export prices as domestic demand grows and production holds steady. Butter production for seven months reaches about 450 000 boxes with reserves allocated to New South Wales and Western Australia amid tight export for Britain.
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Itwan
Britain
Australia
T Ib
New South Wales
West Australia
Fila
Aurelia
Paratroopers Drop on Imjin River Front in Korean War
American paratroopers landed behind enemy lines on the Imjin River positions as part of a surprise strike aimed at severing supply routes toward Pyongyang. A cargo fleet air-dropped jeeps and large artillery pieces, marking the second paratroop drop in the nine month-old conflict as U.S. forces press toward the northwest from Seoul.
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A.ap-Reuter
Toman
Pyeng Pesca
Esec
Trancecomen
Seoul
Pyongyang
Allied advance nears 28th parallel in Imjin area
Reuters reports Howard Batchelor on a Flying Fortress flight indicates UN forces push to within 10 miles of the 28th parallel after observing Communist withdrawals along the Imjin River. General Ridgway directs operations as American infantry and artillery units move north with British tanks joining the push toward Seoul.
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AAP
Reuters
Howard Batchelor
Imjin
Flying Fortress
United Nations
Westarores
Imdin River
Earsier
Ridgway
Berane
Bruce
Edorne
RO Rodteuy
Earlive
Tiger Moth Hits Tree Wrecks Occupants
The plane owned by Guiry Bre was damaged in a crash when a Tiger Moth clipped a tree. Occupants suffered injuries described as serious, and nearby witnesses reported the wreck occurred during the flight path prior to the intended landing.
National service registration date changed to May 1
Canberra reports the national service registration date was moved from April 14 to May 1 by Memorial Service Minister Holt. He told Parliament the April 14 date would cover those entering service by July 1961, with exemptions for men born after November 1.
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Canberra
Mer
Act
Haa Deen
Memorial Bervicn
Holt
Regia
Williams Wins Narrow Boxing Bout in Dramatic Knockout
Hungarian bout ends in a stoppage 1 minute 39 seconds into the 12th round as Williams defeats Laurice Peters in Brigbane. Referee Pat Hill halted the fight after a fierce exchange to seal the victory for Williams.
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Brigbane
Ml Bagi
Williams
Polio Case in Cairns Details Delayed Diagnosis
A Cairns polio case is described with uncertain wording and fragmentary notes. The report references a definite case and mentions a suspect, medical condition, and tracing efforts but contains garbled phrases and unclear chronology.
Public gambling probe ties to federal case in Washington
Witnesses describe a public ballot gamble probe connected to a large funds scheme. Committee charges include contempt against Gusik and seeks federal and New York district attorney involvement amid tense testimony on constitutional rights and alleged conflicts.
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Washington
Lanis
Janis Jacroll
Carrol
Tiewald
Gusik
Zarrill
Eaten Ketalver
Tal Viv
Federal Justice Department
New York
Dietsies
Samnmisters
New York City
Meranyar
Hhe
Am Damailur Ta Mesico
Glowyer
Uniformed Tiremen
Aswecta Hon
John Crane
Unclear fragment describes a death and investigation
Damaged OCR text references a woman and husband, a body on a bed, and a possible investigation. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, but the fragment implies a fatal event with inquiries continuing.
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Jindrede
Siahtacers Precy
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