Fatal crash of Flying Doctor aircraft near Townsville
Two aboard the Charters Towers based Flying Doctor aircraft died when it crashed at Cheviot Hills 180 miles west of Townsville about 3 30 p m Dr T J O Leary was injured Captain Martin Garrett 26 and Mrs Catherine O Leary 22 were killed A five year old boy and his mother Mrs King Leth badge from Werrington were aboard and survived badly shaken The boy had a broken arm and was being flown to Charters Towers for treatment
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Townsville
Charters Towers
Cheviot Hills
Martin Garrett
Catherine O'Leary
O'Leary
King Lethbadge
Werrington
Sale plans hindered by private interests in Mackay
Reports state that the sale of the Commonwealth Shipping Line ships faced opposition from private buyers and fears the government would keep the fleet intact. Debate focused on whether the line should remain a state asset or be sold to private companies to avoid loss of control and ensure adequate services.
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Aesceay
Premet
Mackay
Pri
Commonwealth
Unclear text fragment from conference notes
Fragmentary OCR from a conference on telecommunication topics and cooperative farming, with garbled names and dates. The readable portions mention Mr Sparkes asking about a cooperative company renting agricultural land and potential penalties for qualified individuals. content is heavily distorted and lacks coherent events or outcomes.
Conference aims for joint plan under foreign ministers
A fragment notes that foreign ministers defined the scope of a conference to teach a mutually acceptable solution and to ensure an effective outcome. The text emphasizes collaboration and a coordinated approach among parties.
Fatality case unfolds as singing before mine hearing
In Ipswich, Gordon John Lesti Simmons, 23, was struck by an explosion while witnesses described the blast at Derling Street during evidence in a case against Robe John Hodkinson. Hodkinson faces charges including possession of explosive devices and use of a detonator. A mate of Simmons described someone being pulled from debris as witnesses recounted the scene.
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Gordon John Lesti Simmons
Derling
Street
Jonty
Actid- Simmons
Eobe
John Hodkinon
Ae Rothwell Halsh
Gordon Ohn Leste Sir
Hodkins
Simmons
Withers
Roches
Labour party deputy leader amid race for 71 AAPs in Melbourne
Report from Melbourne on political maneuvering as Labour Party figures contest nominations for the 71 AAP seats. The piece notes Bevan and Morrison involvement, with Labour's parliamentary leadership and the shadow cabinet under discussion. Also mentions early races and stakes tied to the impending epsom-related politicking.
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London
Melbourne
Morrison
Coume
Mormae
Corioth
Wencloper
Ser Bevay
Merriman
Ale Amie
Mr. Worted
Mr. Worted Together and Fim SE Tee Ya Eee, Ae Arene Yoon
Sey
Prince Mors
Epsom
al ‘de Tie Coche
Mien Tone
A. Dongs Ie
Walle Welt
J South Armes iDr
D. PF
Olson Outpoints Turpin In Title Bout
New York Oct 21 Hawaiian Carl Olson won a decisive boxing bout over Turpin. Turpin was down twice, in the ninth round at the bell and in the tenth, with counts of four and nine, as Olson pulled ahead. Judges differed on rounds but Olson led overall, with scores of 11 to 4 and 7 to 4 from different judges.
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New York
Carl Olson
Turpin
Olsen
Hed
C. Shortell
Olson
Arthur Susskind
Olson Edges Turpin In Grueling Light Heavy Bout
In a tense 9 round matchup Olson pressed the pace, dictating much of the action and driving Turpin toward the ropes. Turpin fought back with lefts and rights, but Olson maintained the aggression and finished strong as Turpin weighed 113 and Olson 158 pounds at the scale.
De Valera Criticizes U.N. Action In Radio Address
South Africa's de Malan declines to back United Nations calls for restraint, urging reforms and asserting that collective measures without clear aims hinder peace. He labels U.N. critiques as biased and warns that blanket sanctions risk harming ordinary citizens while failing to deter aggression.
State Railways Show Loss Mees Report
State railways report a loss in the latest figures as Mees analysis highlights declines in passenger and freight revenue. Officials caution external factors and aim to cut costs while seeking new traffic and efficiency measures.
No Uranium Oxide and Rail Plans Referenced in Transit Note
An unreadable fragment discusses costs, rail transport, diesel and steam locomotives, and a court action. It mentions Comet vehicle themes, ARC enterprises, and armed districts, with references to Atlantic and English motor industry context. Specific names and dates are largely obscured by damaged OCR.
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Ernie Ore
Ile Tntal
Diesel
Firic
Plame Ic
Dunphy
Juatics
Ompitel
Gaigs
Ecichune Snd
Toowoncane
UR Irm
Enterprise Age Saan Transport Sunherties
Toyota
Tee Duke
Eller Ronda
Innisfail Labour Tension Spurs Wagon Replacements
Amid wartime labour strife in Innisfail, wagon replacements were ordered as the department faced payroll and transport disruption. Reports describe ambulance and hospital movements, with workers and unions pressed to meet production and delivery goals while arbitration court rulings adjust wages across multiple industries.
World Tour Tom Canadian Print Sinister and Ottawa
Fragmentary text outlines a world tour concept involving Canada and Ottawa with mentions of New Zealand and a Prime, but the data is garbled. It references an event or persona named Tom and some diplomatic or cultural exchange in a provincial or international context. No clear dates, venues, or outcomes are discernible.
No agreement reached on Suez Canal crisis
Fragmented report notes no accord after talks in London and Washington on a Suez Canal crisis with Western troops poised. Observers warn the emergency could expand to involve broader Middle East nations, including Turkey and France, as allied positions remain tentative.
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London
Bors Canal
Bette Ieee
Yroaa Armen
Beitein
Price of Uranium Oxide Unknown
Canberra October 22 The Prime Minister R G Menzies said he did not know and no one else knew the price to be paid for the sale of uranium oxide to the Combined Britannica The price formula was cost of production plus profit Since no uranium oxide had yet been produced in Australia there was no way to determine the price at this stage.
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Sintaiming
Menry
Toca Sala
Tne Coe
Walker
Labour Party
Tallwey
Shucsey
Indus
Paradine
Budiy
Avestinsiine
Tequisemanne
Furiber Aubsiantva
Innisfail
Innisfail Ares
Jo Asurs
Bris Seto
Aes
Tng Ee
Sable Torley
Cemaerenlage
Nat Ham
Pam
Thienseille
Mnnistail
J. Proetta
Gladys
Pas Ulance
Ingnam
Sepger
Townsville
Ingham
Sencwe Ie
Boveber
Camms
Canberra
R. G. Menzies
Asd
Britannica
Australia
Lottery profits affect Australian program plans
Fragmented report shows delays and revisions to a broadcast plan affecting Australia and England. Notes rising costs, station substitutions, and proposed commissions as Australia contemplates future imports and schedule changes into 1961 64 amidst union and government discussions.
Smithfield meat workers strike widens in London
London October 1 A P The 900 meat workers from Ordon's Smithfield market have been on strike since September and will continue to work until the hearing.
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London
Ordon
Smithfield
Critical Years NATO Power Rise
Athens reports uncertain NATO power dynamics as reports suggest potential shifts impacting Australian counts before any possible attack. The scrambled text notes leadership questions and strategic posture without clear details or names.
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