Meat Accord Between Australia and United Kingdom
Canberra May 21 The Minister for Commerce Mr J McEwen released details of a 15 year meat agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom The accord covers beef veal lamb and mutton and runs from July 1 1952 to September 30 1967 Australia will boost meat production and imports while the U K agrees to buy the entire exportable surplus and facilitate materials for Australia's development programme
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Canberra
J. McEwen
Australia
United Kingdom
House of Representatives
Australan
Austra
Schedule of Prices Agreed Upon for Beef and Veal
The schedule sets initial prices for beef and veal with review due by July 11 and a floor not lower than the 1545 level. Lamb and mutton pricing tie to lamb, aiming to boost first quality mutton, while detailed Australia UK terms govern trading and export volumes through 1955, with minimum price floors for future periods and caps on exports to other countries.
Waterside union plan discussed by Australian minister
May 11. In speech to the House of Representatives Labour Minister Mr. Holt said the Federal Government may consider creating a new Waterside Workers Federation if the existing body is deregistered. He noted current legal actions clouding authority and promised action to ease waterfront disruption through amendments and other measures.
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Can Beeera
Waterside Workers
Minister For Labour
Mr. H. Holt
Day
Holt
House of Representatives
Osborne
Brisbane records second coldest May day in 1922 climate data
Brisbane on May 21 recorded the second coldest May day since records began in 1922. Bolum bine temperature readings showed unusually low levels as a cold south-westerly wind and persistent low clouds persisted through the day per bureau acting deputy director Mr. A Shields.
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Brisbane
Bolumbine
End’perature
A. Shields
Policy on sale of uranium in Australia debate
Canberra May 2 The Minister for Supply H Beale defended the governments policy on the sale of uranium to the Atomic Energy Commission during his second reading speech on the Bill to amend the energy and materials act Representatives questioned how much uranium exists and how much would be sold Beale said an agreement with the AE C would help develop resources while not hindering future atomic energy industrial power The debate was adjourned and Curtin clashed with Beale over figures
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Canberra
Australia
H. Beale
House of Representatives
Beale
Atomic Energy Commisson
Commonwealth
Mr. Beale
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Ae.c
D. J. Curtin
Mr. Curtin
America
Australian trade data shows fall in exports and imports
London reports May 22 that a test of Australian letterpress exports to see the balance indicates two men averaged 9,300,008 in value while imports dropped to 2588,000, below the prior year's quarter level.
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London
the Times
Australia Faces Choice in Defence and Trade Roles
In Washington, Prime Minister Menzies discussed Australia’s dollar loan request with International Bank president Eugene Meek as part of a broader debate on Australian import limits and timing for gold and dollar resources. Australian officials stress a need to define defence priorities with Britain and the United States amid limited capacity for expanding agriculture, military output, and development programs.
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Menzies
International Bank
Eugene Meek
Australia
United States
Britain
Seek Reduction of Taxation Aimed by Australian Democratic Union
Brisbane May 71 One of the main aims of the newly formed Australian Democratic Union is to reduce taxation to within 2 percent of the national income. State president C W Russell stated this alongside other actions by the State executive. They call for land taxation to return to local government, reduced sales tax on primary production goods, favorable transport rates to aid population distribution, and support for new States.
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Brisbane
Australian Democratic Union
C. W. Russell
Commonwealth
Union
Potatoes De Controlled in New South Wales
Sydney May 21 Potatoes removed from price control as Prices Minister F Finnan states the move benefits consumers. Initial supply reported by the New South Wales Potatoes Board and growers indicates adequacy, and de control aims to encourage planting. Board chairman H Swane notes continued sale at £38 0 8.
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Sydney
New South Wales
F. Finnan
New South Wailea
Australia faces need for new loan legislation
Canberra May 11 The Auditor General tabled in the House of Representatives his view that Australia borrowed 1604 million dollars from the International Bank and that additional legislation is necessary to appropriate the loan funds. He doubted whether the dollars were available for exchange to Australian currency and whether using dollars in America equated to withdrawing money from the Treasury. He argued the payments amounted to a withdrawal under Section 1 of the Constitution.
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Canberra
Legisation
Australia
Intermalicet
House of Representative
Commonwealth
America
Tos Treasury
Right of Ministry to Dictate in Federal Assembly
Report on a joint party meeting where Vice-President Eric J. Harrison rebuked rebel Labor members for defying his instructions during Evatt remarks. A 14-member swing defeated Evatt, sparking recriminations as Harrison asserted leadership and obedience while rebels argued for free speech and policy autonomy.
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Dr. Burton
Lowe
New South Wales
Wales
A. Pairhall
BW. Gramah
P. E Joske
Victoria
H. A. Leslie
Country Party
West Australia
Locock
A. F. Opperman
H. G. Pearce
Queensland
A. 3. Roterton
K. G. Wilson
Liberal
South Australia
Executive Council
Eric J. Harrison
Harrison
Dr. Evatt
Matters Affecting Welfare of Tobacco Industry in Brisbane
A Brisbane meeting will discuss tobacco industry welfare. Northern crop auctions show 25 to 30 percent unsold. average price reported at 100d per pound for cleared leaf, with expectations prices may fall as unsold stock is offered in future sales.
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Brisbane
Australian tobacco production targets face 1957-58 goal
Federal Agriculture Minister J McEwen urged raising tobacco acreage from 1000 to 1800-2050 by 1957-58 amid a plan for higher primary production. He cited four year average output of 3.7 million lb from 5850 acres, noting manufacturers prefer more quality domestic leaf, while tariffs penalise underage tobacco use.
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J. McEwen
Australian Agricultural Council
Capberra
Sydney
Herald
Australia
Steel shipments to Queensland to prevent production drop
In Canberra on May 11 the Minister for Shipping Senator G McLeay pledged steps to prevent any dislocation of steel to Queensland, stressing primary production as a top priority. Mundaila will load 2729 tons for Brisbane at Newcastle on May 22, The Enfield will load 265 tons for Maryborough and 700 tons for Rockhampton, securing the bulk of Newcastle steel for Queensland ports.
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Canberra
G. McLeay
Queensland
Mundaila
Brisbane
Newcastle
Enfield
Maryborough
Rockhampton
Youth factions clash at Wiesbaden lecture by Niemoller
Rival youth factions clashed and stink bombs exploded at a Wiesbaden lecture by Dr. Martin Niemoller, Protestant Church President in Hesse and advocate of a neutral Germany. Hecklers shouted insults referencing Moscow and communism as Niemoller tried to speak for about 10 minutes.
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Wiesbaden
A.ap
Stink Bormbs
Martin Niemoller
Hesse
Germany
Niemolier
East Germany
Russia
Moscow
Hecklers
Population boom in Australia for year ending December 71
Canberra reports that Australia's population rose by 222 345 in the 12 months ending December 71, reaching a total of 8 588 ? with 4 317 633 males and 4 271 672 females.
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Canberra
Australia
Mareeba Tobacco Project Faces In House Question
A Mareeba tobacco project comes under parliamentary scrutiny as lawmakers prepare questions in the house. Officials report funding and regulatory details are being examined amid local debate over the project’s timeline and impact.
Rainfall totals across Queensland scattered widespread
Brisbane May 31 The Weather Bureau reports 24 hour rainfall ended 9 am with Windorah 47 points the highest in the lower western division and Adavale Thu Lingra 32 points the top in the far southwest. Light falls extend to the coast with Augathella 23 points and Injune 277 points in various districts.
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Brisbane
Windorah
Adavale
Thulungra
Warrego
Augathella
Maranoa
Injune
Darling Downs
Chinchilla
Port Curtis
Biloela
Jambin
Moreton
Howard
Pialba
Maryborough
Tambo
Bcat
Isisford
Weather Bureau
Wesern Australia
Brisbane Man to Study Overseas
Brisbane May 21 Mr Brian Ledley BSc of Brisbane will study nuclear physics at Birmingham University England. He has been awarded a Gowrie Research Travelling Scholarship. It is the third year in succession that a Queenslander has been successful. A Queenslander Spencer James Routh of Townsville a pupil of Townsville Grammar School has also been awarded one of the eight secondary school scholarships of 40 a year.
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Brisbane
Brian Ledley
Brizbane
Birmingham University
England
Gowrie
Spencer James Routh
Townsville
Townsville Grammar School
Wives as Strike Breakers Presented at Conference
Mrs Brennan of South Yarra told the annual conference of the Housewives Association that men would not strike if they knew their wives’ view. The chairwoman chaired the session as discussions on wage actions and domestic labor roles continued.
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Gt Nar Po
M Brennan
South Yarra
Housewives’ Association
Striee
Mra
Churchill Appeals for Time to Govern Britain
London reports quote Mr. Churchill urging a period of steady, resolute government. He describes grave times, global pressures, and a need for three or four years of united effort to strengthen the British nation before judgment.
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Churchill
Beset
Lin
English Dean Hewlett Johnson Visits Peking
Dr. Hewlett Johnson dean of Canterbury arrived in Peking by air ten days ago with his wife. Alfred Thomas of Oxford University accompanied him in workers education work. They were welcomed by Kuo Mo-je the vice minister of the People's Government. Johnson said his visit was in reply to an invitation from the China Peace Council.
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Bong Kong
Hewlett Johnson
Canterbury
Peking
Taxation Light as Possible at NSW Conference
Sydney May 11 Sir Arthur Fadden opened the NSW Country Party annual conference announcing a forthcoming provisional tax plan. He argued tax relief for households, noted increases in luxury goods and some foods since the war, and cited rising prices in items like ice cream and tobacco while meat and eggs fell. He warned the federal government to curb Communist threats and defended defense spending.
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Sydney
Tarfien
Feders Tresssier
Sir Arther Fadden
Port
Free World
Arthur
Ns.w. Country Party
Sir Arthur
Australia
Wireless Spences
MSW
Nsw
Ticket Union
Kew
Soviet Officials in Japan Rally in Tokyo Cars Defy Rules
Soviet officials in Tokyo drove their cars with plates of their own design, ignoring Japanese regulations. Japanese Foreign Office officials said they were unsure what action to take toward the Russian mission, which has had no diplomatic status since April 18, during ongoing war hostilities with Japan. Sweden had been considered as a channel to Moscow on the matter.
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Tokio
Reuter
Ofce
Anes
Russia
Japan
Moscow
Sweden
Prison sentences promised to bookmakers and police against their clients
The Minister in charge of Police Mr Wilfrid H Fortune announced punishments for bookmakers and police employees involved with betting. In New Zealand only the totalisator on race courses or off-the-course officers of the Totalisator Board may conduct betting on horse racing.
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Auckland
Ap.reuter
Wilfrid H. Fortune
New Zealand
Totalisator Board
Treaties Ending Occupation Set for Bonn Signing
Bonn reports that treaties ending the occupation of West Germany will be signed in Bonn next Monday morning. Chancellor Adenauer told the Bundestag Foreign Affairs committee that the European Army treaty would be signed in Paris on Monday afternoon or Tuesday. He said American Secretary of State Dean Acheson would visit Bonn Friday for foreign ministers talks. Social Democrat members voiced opposition to the treaties in their recent committee remarks.
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Bonn
May
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Bundestag
Paris
Adenauer
Deen Acheson
Berlin Lord Mayor Warned of Difficult Weeks Ahead
Reuter's Berlin correspondent reports Professor Reuter foresees a tough period in the coming weeks. A declaration due soon states the Allies plan to retain authority in West Berlin even after the occupation ends in West Germany.
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Reuter
Berlin
Professor Reuter
West Berlin
West Germany
No Police Action Taken in Bathurst Gambling Case
A Bathurst publican faced no police action after a late night at the Royal Hotel. Alfred John Brough of A.N.A cited a Polite Boys Club function with gambling and roulette and drinking until early morning. A former sergeant testified before the Liquor Commission. a superior officer told him not to interview the licenser. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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Bydney
Bathurst
Liquor Commission
Alfred John Brough
Law & Security
A.N.A
Royal
Keough
Immediate award of DSO to Australian officer in Korea
Canberra May 71 The Commander in Chief of the British Commonwealth Forces in Korea announces the immediate award of the Distinguished Service Order to Wing-Commander R. T. Susans D.P.C. of Brighton Victoria commanding No 11 Squadron RAAP. The Minister for Air Mr W McMahon said it is the first DSO awarded to a member of the RAAF since the war.
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Canberra
Korea
R. T. Susans
D.P.C
Brighton
Victoria
RAAP
W McMahon
RAAF
Olympic swimming team training extended in Townsville
Sydney May 71 A plan to extend the Olympic swimming team's Townsville camp by a week was disclosed by the Olympic swimming manager Mr 3 Grange who said he would ask the Australian Swimming Union secretary Mr W B Phillips to approve the extension The men would be out of the water for a fortnight and the women for three weeks before leaving for London
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Sydney
Townsville
Olympic
3. Grange
W. B. Phillips
Paris May 21 sports round highlights
In the first round of the men’s championship Brazil defeated 1 4 1 while in women’s singles Madame D u oe of France beat Mrs Hop man of Australia 44 7 5.
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Paris
Brazil
Madame Duoe
France
Fire at Cold Brisbane lab destroys equipment in Hamilton
A morning blaze gutted the laboratory on the top floor of the Hamilton Cold Stores. Damage is estimated at 210,000. Firemen forced a door to reach the hose line, drums of methylated spirit exploded, but control was achieved within an hour. A Butter Board spokesman said no processing equipment was lost and no butter was...
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Brisbane
Hamilton Cold
Butter Board
Cockell Beats Tontini In London Showdown
Don Cockell the British heavyweight champion won on points over Renato Tontini in a 10 round London bout but failed to impress. The defeat of form casts doubt on his June 10 meeting with Randolph Turpin for the high profile heavyweight title in London.
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London
Don Cockell
Renato Tontini
Cockell
Randolph Turpin
Commeitn Hight-Heavywright
Tableland Tin Dredging Seeks Aid for Lease Transfer
Tableland Tin Dredging N L asks the Federal Government for a £100,000 grant to finance moving its dredge from Return Creek Mit Garnet North Queensland to new leases at Senith's Creek nine miles away. Without aid the company would close operations in Wade Lane, Brisbane.
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Brisbane
Tableland
Tim Dredging
N.L
Return Creek
Mit. Garnet
North Queensland
Senith’s Creek
Shout Ee Wade Lane
Wek Snimiray
Susana Te ‘Y
Guarantee by State on Hm concentrates output
Since 1857, output of Hm concentrates totaled about 5000 toma. If sold at world prices, earnings could reach £800,000. Four dividends of eight percent were paid to shareholders. At Smith's Creek, ore now known could yield about 1608 tons of tin concentrate a year for over 12 tons.
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Tia
Smith's Creek
Truman urges readiness for new dangers after Korea note
President Truman said he hoped for a just peace in the Far East but warned the Communists may renew aggression in Korea. He noted Korea’s communist defeat yet stressed staying alert to prevent another world war, speaking at West Point’s 100th anniversary ceremony and calling world tensions difficult and dangerous.
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New York
Truman
Far East
Kores
P Mager
Oi Ws
West Point
Isauime
Parliament House Not Sanctuary in ACT Gambling Breach
Canberra May 21 Members of Parliament were reminded by Speaker A G Cameron that laws against gambling and SP betting in the ACT apply within Parliament House. He criticised the notion that simply being in the House grants immunity from the law and urged lawmakers to observe regulations.
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Canberra
A.C.T
J. M. Mullens
Lab
Vic
Parliament House
Mullins
Cameron
Darwin
Thes &P
Truman rejects Communist demand on prisoner exchange
President Truman declared the United States will not force prisoners home to the Communists. He warned that thousands of prisoners would resist return at bayonet point, saying it would betray liberty and justice. He noted uncertainty about Communist acceptance of this stance and that the answer may take time.
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New York
Truman
United States
Eores
Commmunists
Natals Threat to Break With Union
Parliament Court in Capetown reports Natal threatening secession from the Union of South Africa. Senator Nicholls warns that passage of a High Court Bill would trigger Natal’s exit, while the Provincial Council aims to reaffirm the Union’s constitution. Other notes list trade union leaders frozen from public life and Sam Kahn expelled from Parliament for Communist Party ties.
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Capetown
Unies
South Africa
Semater Nichells
High Court of Parliament
Nicholls
Natal
Union
Senate
National Convention of
Justice
Mir. Swart
House of Assembly
Sam Kahn
Communist Party
Industrial Court weighs camp allowance increase in Brisbane
In Brisbane May 7 21 the Industrial Court reserved its decision on a AWU request to raise camp allowance from 3/ to 6/ per day. Seven awards including water supply and sewerage labourers and bridge and forestry workers would be affected. Union argues the 3/ rate is inadequate given conditions. tribunal in NSW set 6/8 daily. estimated cost to employers could reach £725000. Employers oppose due to large wage rises in recent years.
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Brisbane
Industrial Court
Mmn
Rabbit Board
H Boland i
AWU
Industrial Tribunal
New South Wales
J. Bennet
The
Crown
XN. Jones
Queensland Employers Federation and Local Government Association
Tin price report from London market May price notes
London market report dated May 2 shows tin at spot 4610 and a three months delivery price of E857 10/-. The terse item records current commodity values with no further context.
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