Menzies Holds Talks With British Chancellor On Development Loans
London May 30 Australian Prime Minister R G Menzies discussed long term borrowing prospects with the British Chancellor of the Exchequer The talks covered Australia’s defence policy finance projected investments and possible World Bank IMF loans Informed sources said Britain’s loan market is not favorable for an English loan at present
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London
R. G. Menzies
Chancellr of the Exchequer
Australia
England
Australia faces loan talks to bridge growth gap
Prime Minister Menzies and Mr Butler discussed Australia’s policy to close the earnings deficit while developing industries to cut imports. A British Chambers deputation pressed for import-cut measures and impact on British industry, with talks to continue in London. Slim’s potential Governor-General role and a forthcoming colour ceremony were noted amid defense policy discussions.
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Mr. Menzies
Butler
Australia
Menzies
Association of British Chambers of Commerce
Menziss
Iis
Soperatonani
Sir William McKall
London
Menzies’ Watt
War Office
Willam Glim
Pield-Marshal Glim
Slim
Imperial Genem
Mengies
Six Men Injured in Cairns Truck Accident
Six men were injured yesterday when a truck returning home from work near Clarke Creek bridge lost control on a bend around 3 p.m. The truck owner Thom and two others were in the cabin. Carman, Banham, and Howles were on the rear. Three hospitalised, others treated and discharged. The injuries ranged from head and leg fractures to abrasions and shock.
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Queerah
Cairns
Stanley Thom
Mulgrave Road
Leo Banhemill
Martyn
William Harris
Lake-astreet
Henry Howles
Lilley-street
Edward Banham
Lake Street
James Forrest Carman
Woodward
Edge Hill
Clarke Creek Bridge
Thom
The
Lime
Leo Banham
Harris
Carman
Howles
Fire at Hughenden Ends House, 8,000 Pound Loss
Fire in Hughenden at 2 am gutted a house, causing estimated damage over eight thousand pounds. Seven occupants escaped with only a few clothes, with the blaze described as the town’s biggest in over 30 years. Local fire crews battled the flames through the morning, preventing further spread to nearby structures.
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Hughenden
Nest of traitors in Public Service sparks Canberra debate
In Canberra on May 30 Mr Ward questioned the government’s plan to act on alleged traitors in the Public Service after External Affairs Minister Casey claimed a nest of traitors leaked information to the Tribune. Ward argued the Tribune piece was a routine handout about a trade agreement, not a secret document. The debate centered on potential government action against those accused.
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Canberra
Foot. Ward
Lab WS
House of Representatives
Ward
House
RG. Casey
Tribune
Casey
Australia
Transport services bill details revealed in council notes
The notice outlines transport service provisions with a budget near £113,000 for the period from January to April and a plan for school runs to two destinations. It lists responsible official Mr. G. HB Devries and the Minder to Btuesties, with additional figures and dates referenced for service scales.
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Btuesties
HB Devries
Anglican primate speech highlights Australia growth role
The Anglican primate urged religious groups to aid Australia’s expansion and warned of northern starvation risks. He noted Alice Springs lessons on cattle supply and pledged to push North Queensland priorities after a Sydney visit. He cited a new era under Queen and urged shared global responsibility. He spoke in St James Cathedral before leaving for Rockhampton and toured missions at Alice Springs Darwin Arnhem Land Groote Eylandt Yarrabah.
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Australia
Aice Springs
Sydney
North
Queensland
Dr. Mowl
Wagner
St. James Cathe
Rockhampton
Dr. Mowill
Alice Springs
Darwin
Arnhem Land
Groote Eylandt
Yarrabah
Yarragah
Mom
H. W- Mowill
Carrabel
Mission Starion
Cairns
Messrs
William Brake
George Ting Yoo
St Francis’ College
Brisbane
Yarrabeh
Ree F. Hipkin
St. Albans
Canon Geibite Be Tee
Gaol Sentence Threatened In Contempt Hearing Sydney May 3
In Sydney on May 3 Mr Justice Maxwell threatened a Long Bay gaol sentence if a letter from Smithfield resident Thomas McGrath was publicly disclosed. McGrath, dubbed the mystery man, had written a provocative note to the judge questioning the judiciary’s integrity, prompting a stern warning from the Commissioner and legal counsel. The hearing adjourned to Monday with orders to keep the letter's contents private.
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Sydney
Ligeer Eeysl
Justice Maxwell
McGrath
Long Bay
W. R. Dovey
Mr. Dovey
Preliminary cabinet talks in Canberra May plan budget
Canberra May 30 Cabinet expected to hold preliminary discussions on the budget. Sir Arthur Fadden likely to present the budget at an early July sitting aiming for a small surplus around £10 million, with reduced expenditure projected across most departments except defence. The budget may also include tax relief and further inflation controls.
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Canberra
Sir Arthur Fadden
Governemot
Flying boat lands at Cairns inaugurates new service
A four reg ie flying boat lands at Cairns Inlet at 4 pm to inaugurate a twice weekly Brisbane Cairns air link via Townsville and Hayman Daydream Islands. Ansett Airwave operates the service with Captain S E Middlemiss piloting. An inaugural party including general manager D B Collins from Melbourne arrives.
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Caulins
Innaugerate
Brisbane
Ansett Airwave
Cairns
Townsville
Hayman Island
Shell Company
Ansett Airways
Dbd Collins
Melbourne
O. A. Peterson
8. E. Middlemiss
Anselis
Air Force
Ansetts
Great Barrier Reef
Capricornia
Hayman Bland
Hayman
Riots in Tokyo as Communists plan Martyrs Day show
May MW 4 4 4 Tokyo riot details: police clash with demonstrators who brandished bamboo spears and barbed wire tails. Nine injured including officers. Two American correspondents reportedly hurt. About 25,000 police with wooden shields and American guards with fixed bayonets wait as violence looms in observance of Martyrs Day amid Communist demonstrations in the Far East.
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Tokio
Omima
Shinsuke
Peolce
Uni
Tsme
Par East
Hearing of coal Brisbane dispute moves to hearings
May 30 decisions by the State Mines Department set to empower the Coal Refer ence Board to hear current mine disputes. Three Mines Department representatives will nominate three private coal owner deputies, including Queensland Coalowners Association secretary W Thomas. The move aims to ease union objections to state hearing private mine cases.
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Brisbane
Coal Reference Board
State Mines’ Department
Mines’ Department
Queensland Coal Owners’ Asseciation
W. Thomas
Queensland Coalowners’ Association
Blackheath
J. Murray
Line Tapping Suspicions Stir Australian House
Canberra May 34 Mr E J Ward Labour NSW in the House of Representatives alleged private Sydney lines were tapped. He demanded a full inquiry into telecommunication tapping during wartime and the referendum on the Communist Party Dissolution Bill. Ward cited colleagues and postal officials while urging a check without tapping.
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Canberra
E. J. Ward
Labour
X. W
House of Representatives
Isai
Sydney
Ward
Adalside
C. BR
Cameron
Werd
Communist Party
Nexer
Army
Thomas Blaney
Customs Department
L. Anthony
Parliament House
Brisbane murder mystery and drifting body found
A body with multiple head wounds, found near Cribb Island Brisbane, is linked to a suspected murder. Police say the advances could have been by sharks or rocks, and a post mortem confirms instant death from head injuries. Investigations consider whether the body drifted from the South Coast, with expert tide opinions sought.
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Rae Sian
Mvage Wa. Ie
Taylor
McCowan
Redcliffe
Southport
Brisbane
Simus
Cribb
Waterside Workers Ban Lift Talks In Australia
Union officials hope waterside workers will lift the overtime ban after stop work meetings across Australis. A Federal Council meeting will draft recommendations to address the ban after the Arbitration Court found the federation in contempt for failing to lift it on May 6. Over 2000 Sydney wharf laborers received only appearance money, while cargo handling on 36 ships marked the lowest lumber flow since 1945.
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Sydney
Waterside
Australis
Act.u
Waterside Workers Federation
Federal Council of the Federation
Arbitration Court
Federa ‘Inn
Sydney Wharf Lab
Sugar season Brisbane ends signings this week
Sugar season Brisbane reports four players nearly signed with the squad by week’s end. The list includes Babinds and Tully among the confirmed names, as the team moves toward finalizing its roster.
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Brisbane
Babinds
Tully
French Communist Leader Arrested During Riots
Paris May 29 AAP reports French Communist leader General Jacques Drschow was arrested amid Comeum led anti Ridgway rioting. A revolver and truncheon were found during investigations into yesterday's bloody unrest.
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Paris
A.A.P
Jacques Drschow
Strikes Sweep Dunlop Factories in Montlucan
Nationwide protest roils central France as 4000 to 3000 demonstrators clash with police over Gen Duclos release. Pro government order an investigation into the plot against internal security and actions of Gen Duclos and a Communist editor.
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Dunlop
Mont Lucan
France
Gen. Ducos
M. Raymond Marcellin
Gen. Duclos
M. Marcellin
Mrumiets Ee
Gen. Deel
Duclos
Stalte
Jacques Duclos
Gomumuuis
Huamie
Andre Stills
Ridgway
Daily Mail
Paris
General Confederation of Labour
Gen Duclos
Eleven Persons Arrested in Rhee Conspiracy Case
Eleven persons have been arrested for conspiring to assassinate President Syngman Rhee and other South Korean leaders. The Home Minister announced the arrests, marking a new turn in the feud between Rhee and the National Assembly. Martial law remains in effect in Pusan and three south eastern provinces.
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Pusan
AAP
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
National Assembly
Maria Law
Assassinalian
United Nations
Plea for Queen Lot to Overtax Strength
London May 29 AAP The Lancet warns against overtaxing the Queen s strength suggesting her vis a vis should rest all calls for official presence over the next years except on great occasions The grace shown by the Queen on travels has made many forget the strain of ceremonial engagements The Lancet notes the medical profession increasingly aware of the physical price for those subjected to continuous royal duties.
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London
Lancet
British Labour Support Sparks South Africa Tensions
ATTACKED CAPETOWN May 7 The Prime Minister says the British Labour Party has committed an altemer against South Africa and warns of repercusions within the Commonwealth. Dr Malan accuses Attlee’s party of interference and disruption, challenging Anglo-South African ties and the unity of the empire.
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Capetown
AAP
Ded. F. Aren
Britt Labour Party
South Africa
British Labour Party
Labour Party
Malan
Britain
Commonwealth
Cieran
Attlee
Dr. Malan
Thie Elon
Dr M 1
Carder
Woof
Britah
Australians reach semi finals in Davis Cup clash
Australians dominate quarterfinals as Jarosta Liprobny defeats American Gordin Mallow in straight sets. McGregor Sedgman beat Cycellani Del, Rosewall and Lewis win alongside mixed doubles, while Parisians falter with errors and disputed officiating in a tense Davis Cup day.
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Gordin Mallow
Broony
Mulloy
Alyaye
Sedeeman
Meliregor
del Bella
Sedgman Everhitune
Gregor Offen Feleagne
Witsian
Carter Jay Jaroslay Diutin
Egypty
Gardnar Mallow
Ed Atares
McGregor
Sedgman
Cycellani del
Italy
Rosewall
Lewis
Australia
Stu
South Africa
Phi Washer
Belgium
Mervyn Rose
Miss Penrose
Gianni Merz
Mille
Miss
Frank
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Feed World
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BY Reference Board
ME. Ward
Cribb Island
Hornibrook High
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Drobny
Malloy
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