Skirmish in Canal Zone Between British and Egyptian Troops
Cairo October 18 Reuters British Middle East forces report two Egyptian soldiers killed five wounded in clash as Egyptian units fired on advancing British patrol near El Firdan bridge linking Kantara East and Kantara West. British troops returned fire during night operations to secure lives and communications.
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Kantara East
Kantara West
Suez Canal
Middle East Land Forces
Canal Zone
Reuters
Fuad el di Pasha
Britain
Senate
Ismailia
Port Said
St Fl Firdan
Smd
Egypt Faces War Crisis as British and Egyptian Forces Clash
The Egyptian government expresses serious concern over the Firdan bridge incident where five Nepali soldiers were killed in a clash. Britain occupies key canal installations and ports, with Egyptian authorities ordering arrests of British soldiers outside canal lines and mobilizing for possible hardships as Nahas Pasha pledges to endure the crisis.
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Ian
Canal
Britain
Royal wishes to be met during Australian tour
Royal plans and public interest mix as discussions cover Elizabeth and the royal visit. The article notes programme aims, opportunities for the Australian people to see the royals, and associated parliamentary and public response.
Australian share market report notes crude sulphur demand
The bulletin reports crude sulphur prices and demand trends for the fourth quarter in Australia. It notes events from the Materials Conference and mentions a value around 20800 with references to tonnage and areas affected by supply.
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Waiyt
Lotvertetheet Materials
Soneereed Eller
Australia
British troops seal Suez Canal bridges and public services
Cairo reports British troops have cut all bridges and public services in the Suez Canal area citing action in the interests of the general public. An army spokesman described the move as necessary and effective after events earlier today.
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Cairo
Suen Canal
Uproar in State House over Marketing Act ruling
A heated debate in Parliament centered on the Primary Production Marketing Act. Mr D Farrelly’s ruling that the debate was out of order was upheld 32 to 24 after a division. Opposition and government members clashed over procedure as Mr J A Heading resumed his Budget speech and controversy persisted.
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Fleo
J A. Heading
Marchian
Heading
Sydney
New South Wales
J. 3
McQgirr
Farrell
F. Nicklin
Dia
Micklin
Wirktlin
Queensland hotel licences and beer distribution criticised in Parliament
Dr F C Dittmer argued in Parliament that 62 percent of Queensland's 1232 hotels are controlled by breweries and distributors. He urged Licensing Commission powers to inspect books and curb monopolistic practice, citing cases of arbitrary beer distribution harming hoteliers and public service.
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Queensland
F. C. Dittmer
Gravatt
Dittmer
Licensing Commission
Trainee Pilot Killed in Wirraway Crash Near Geelong
A trainee pilot was killed when a Wirraway trainer crashed into a paddock near Little River three miles from Geelong. The death was reported as instant and the pilot’s name was not released. He was attached to the wing training school at Point Cook.
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Melbourne
Oct
Plane Losses Companied Tokio War Report
Far Eastern command reports since Korea began the Allies have lost 25 percent of planes to ground fire and air combat. They claim 241 enemy planes destroyed and 24 damaged in the same period. Allied losses include 20 fighters and 40 bombers with several transports and 3 percent unspecified. Miscellaneous figures exclude carrier air group losses.
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Tokio
Far Easter
Haven
Pension IWC Bearer Sailors News Update
Sailors will be paid on November 1 with increased weekly pension from the week ending. The notice notes adjustments to pension payments for IWC bearer sailors and outlines the new weekly amount and payment date.
Realistic Armistice Accord Sought With Soviet Union
The United States appealed to the Soviet Union for a realistic armistice in Korea. Alan Kirk met Vyshinsky to press terms, denying aggressive aims while accusing the USSR of seeking a cease fire amid foreign troop evacuations. UN and Communist sides showed cautious optimism as talks eyed resumption and a two six mile diameter attack free zones plan emerged.
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Morea
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M. Vyshinsky
Moiscoe Mo Vyshimsky
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Eores
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New York
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Parliamentary secretaries assume greater role in bills
In Canberra on October 1 plans are under consideration to have federal parliamentary secretaries assist ministers in guiding bills through the House. Three secretaries are named C W Faldknder, L W Hamilton, and J B Howse, with Adermann to be asked to consent to the change to give these measures greater status.
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C. F. Adermann
Soldier's burial brings body to Australia from US
A casket bearing Sergeant Erling Finkelsen, a 29-year-old American soldier who died after being struck by lightning in California, arrived in Brisbane for burial. He served in Pacific campaigns and wished to be laid to rest in Australia with his Australian wife. Services are at St Michael's School chapel, Clayfield, with U S Army covering transport and burial costs.
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Cigarettes Blamed For Most Lung Cancer Rise
AAPA reports that doctors link cigarette smoking to a rising share of lung cancer cases. Dr Allen Ochener of New Orleans, head of the American Cancer Society, notes lung cancer becoming the leading cancer among smokers with percentages climbing from 1 to 22 percent over recent decades. He urges men over forty who smoke to quit.
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Hospital Administration Critique Sparks Gordonvale Debate
Cairns Hospitals Board met as Dr. C A R Harris faced criticism from Mr. B Creedy over Queensland hospital administration. Creedy defended state plans, noted progress in Gordonvale and Gardonvale, and pressed for timely hospital expansion while nursing quarters and equipment were added, arguing the system remains robust and accountable.
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B. Creedy
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Mulgrave
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Gordenvale
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Suspended sentence for man in Queensland case
Edmond Robert Carey, 26, apprentice boilermaker turned Clerk of Petty Sessions in Maclean New South Wales, was given a suspended sentence in Brisbane Supreme Court to allow charges to be faced in New South Wales. He pleaded guilty to two forgery counts and theft of a car, with sums of £117 11 and £197 16. The Crown said he left Maclean without notice. a £65 deficit appeared in his books and a warrant for embezzlement was issued. He had prior NSW Railways service and Allied Affiliation. NSW sought to try him for dishonesty acts before arriving in Queensland and the judge imposed three-year terms on forgery and discharge on three-year bonds for other charges, with restitution arrangements. He was later remanded on an additional charge of embezzling £51 18/6 while CPS at Maclean, with bail set at £50.
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Liberal vote in Britain shapes postwar party contest
London October 17 The Liberals face a tight election as bread and butter issues eclipse foreign policy. In over 150 Labour versus Conservative contests a Liber al candidate in the last general election drew more votes than the eventual winner’s majority, signaling wavering Liberal support nationwide.
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Conservative
Current Tin Prices in London Market Report
London market report dated October 17 shows tin price quotes with a three months delivery for Spot at £0.2818 and £9 1s for the term, indicating current trading levels and forward interest in the metal.
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Londain
Towneville plans and talks on boiler upgrades and votes
The meeting discussed Towneville boiler status and possible upgrades. Mr Creedy noted delays and growing support while members debated funding, efficiency gains, and timing. The secretary and Veivers proposed moving ahead with elevation plans, with Petersen and others approving steps.
New Basic Wage Rates Raise Pay Across Australia
Canberra reports Premier Menzies declining to comment while NSW Labor calls the rise unsurprising. Brisbane details show federal and state basic wage increases effective next pay period and two weeks, with city costs projected at £300,000 to £400,000.
Caulfield Cup Fancies and Morning Track notes
In Melbourne Caulfield Cup talk centers on Basha Felina's strong recovery with an 8 strong half mile and a 2 mile trot. Gay Felt and other horses clocked miles around Caulfield, Fremington, and Mentorr as trainers assess form ahead of Caulfield Cup.
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Gay Felt
Channel Rise
Akbar
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Wie
Davey Jones
Iave
Harena
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Nee
Fesom
Federal seeks to boost copper output in Canberra
The Minister for Supply told the House of Representatives that Australia will intensify copper production efforts to safeguard economic stability. He noted Australian producers currently output around 14 000 tons, with intake at 35 000 tons previously and an expected rise to about 41 000 tons this year.
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Otley
Fete
All-Party Committee On Foreign Affairs Formed
Canberra Oct 18 The House of Representatives agreed to set up an all party committee on foreign affairs with 12 Members from the House and seven Senators The House rejected Dr H V Evatts amendments seeking broader scope and parity of government and opposition members The debate was noisy and gagged after several members spoke
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H. V. Evatt
A. Cameron
Evatt committee proposal sparks view of deweyeyca incident
Defence minister nG Production Mr Harrison spoke on Dr Evatt amendments seeking a powerful committee with sweeping powers to subpoena witnesses and papers. Opposition hoped the committee would better inform Parliament on security matters, while a Liberal motion to gag was narrowly defeated. The panel would meet in secret if Parliament allows and report through the minister.
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Pt Ganda Forum
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SB Yine
Sul Rommit
Reese
Evatt
Train disaster fragments scatter in mangled report
A fragmented account describes parts of a train accident with mixed up words and several names unclear. The text references pieces of victims and a hurried scene at a station or yard, with mentions of people and places in a garbled sequence. The overall image shows a tragic event with torn fragments and uncertain details.
Attempted Bribery Charge In Brisbane District
Robert Henry Headbury, a Richardson, Carict and Co. clerk, was discharged today on an attempted bribery charge. Banknotes worth £106 were returned to him as the alleged bribe. The case, before Mr. Mane SM, involved references to Calero Slmughter and other names, with proceedings noted for a prima view and questioned hearing. The matter concerned alleged acts to corruptly influence bank actions and related accounts.
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Robert Henry Headbury
Richardson, Carict and Co
Bredbury
Mane
Calero
Bra- Gane Cs
Mansell
Dan Cay
Crowe
Physicists vanish from major research institute in London
Two physicists failed to return to their posts at the National Institute for Media Research in London after summer vacation. Director Sir Charles Harington says both are competent physicists who could work for any country. He notes they reportedly took stones or items and disappeared. Earlier, Bruno Pontes and others vanished from Harwell and the European dragnet found nothing. Donald Lee Lean and Quy Bure also disappeared in June.
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UV Ledenoc
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Famie Britten
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Owl
Cesarewitch Stakes at Newmarket Narrowly Won
The Cesarewitch Stakes at Newmarket saw Three Cheers edge Wid by a head in a tight finish. Pyrgae followed in third as betting favored contenders faced mixed results amid a strong field at the mile and a half race.
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Newmarket
Pyrgae
Pesgeetiely Tay Feourtia
Jung
Three Cheers
Go Kt
Crofts Anc
Grain Sorghum Seed Award Narrative From Brisbane
garbled OCR fragment references seed awards and sorghum, mentioning Fuad Cooper and names of places and people in a disrupted textile of text. Unable to extract a coherent event or outcome but preserves key entities amid the broken lines.
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Fuad Cooperton
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Orion
Boxing Tom Mn Btr NS Binet Pan TN Sn Svinev
Fragmentary note references boxing and events with names and places obscured. readable bits point to a boxing item involving Tom and a match context but the details are unclear. The text includes scattered names and locations like Ruperts and Wem a teal, suggesting a local sports brief.
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