Watersiders Warn Government Over Bowen Troop Use
The Commonwealth Government warned by the Waterside Federation that deploying troops to Bowen could trigger a serious industrial dispute on the Australian waterfront. Federation general secretary J Healy urged Labour Minister Holt to secure cooperation and avoid turning emergency action into a dispute affecting workers nationwide.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Shige
Bowen
Qu’ Federation
J. Healy
Labour
H. E. Holt
Holt
Healy
Lkely
Government's Right Challenged In Protest And Trade Talks
An old report describes a contested government maneuver amid protests and trade talks. It mentions factory closures, plans to cut sugar production, and potential industrial actions as authorities debate extending or limiting policy measures. The text also notes military maneuvers and preparations by a battalion, with an advance party arriving while others follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsire
Cutcina
General strike threat as waterside workers loom
In Queensland coast turmoil a general meeting of the Waterside Workers Federation calls for action with 46 hour deadline, while Bowen port and Cairns ship queues show mounting disruption. Officials warn of disorganization across the port system and troop measures are discussed as a possible response.
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Waterside Workers’ Federation
Prkio
Wulartram
Queensland Coast
Uliper Wuest
Sorat Refining Co. Ld
Gueenaland
Marka
Town Rifle
Lucinda
Calms
Queensland
Cairns
Laiour
H. Holt
Rsler
V. Bvait
ACT
Af E Mank
Cory Wallun
Watersiders
Brisbane
Bowen
Federal Council
Cairne
Airliner Down in Alps Sparks Rescue Efforts
A party including police and rescue crews worked at dawn as the airliner crash near the Alps prompted mountain patrols and stretcher teams to assist survivors. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text and uncertain landing status.
Fantastical Tarbes Ball Aims For Record Speeds
A garbled report describes a dramatic ball event near Tarbes with references to racers, speeds, and a French ballerina. Names and places are unclear, but the piece hints at preparation for a major competition and mentions a crowd and a track. The text is fragmentary and blends several topics.
Official attempts mar the wine dominated spectacle
A damaged article describes chaotic events at a wine festival with repeated mentions of official attempts, a Basque country setting, and prominent figures including Farouk. The piece hints at heavy weather and a costly, tourist-attracting clash during a gala attended by many guests and dignitaries.
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Dukes Ofvicial
Reuters
Spriges
Farouk
Umseri
Gage
Gage Stam Declined ‘arKatioom
Basque Country
West German Court Bans Right Wing German Reich Party
Bonn reports the Constitutional Court moves to ban the extremist DEP amid violence and clashes with police. The party, rooted in Lower Saxony and facing belief in Nazi and fascist ideologies, threatened stability with provocations tied to local elections and public order.
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Tne
West German
Capieet Tonday
Eolvme
German Reich Party
DEP
Emisiion Hortiie
Ita Lauin
Lower Sealomy
West Germany
Lantaight
Gore
Wener Naumane
Dulles Warns Communists On Manchuria Threat
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned that Manchuria cannot be trusted as a sanctuary for communists. He said since 1950 escalation by aggression has been aided by air power and that China north of the Yangtze has been equipped and protected by allied forces.
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Jobe Foster Dulles
Kores
Me. Dulles
American Legion
Cince
Chie
Queen's Dresses Midcalf for Royal Tour
London reports the American-born Marquise de Margarite will join the royal tour to Australia. The Queen is described as choosing modest midcalf dresses and tweed outfits amid cautious comments on extravagance and taste.
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Marqelle
London
Aus
Margarri
Rilia
Rockfeller
Con
Ukiris
Crew From Sloop Manuraka Lands in Cairns
Report notes a crew from the sloop Manuraka arriving at Cairns amid a brief stay and minimal details. The fragmentary item records the landing and mentions Eagle Pagee in relation to the voyage.
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Cairns
Eagle Pagee Apenas
Ol Ee Ee
GATT Meeting at Geneva Sparks Trade Debate
London reports a GATT session at Geneva with projections of Japan’s possible entry and the impact on tariff reductions. Britain's Commonwealth voice, including Prime Minister Menzies, urged a review, while Australia welcomed the statement amid economic concerns.
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London
Sep
Japan
Ame
Mirra Antagonera
RG Menzies
Auzirelis
Reith
Mensiet
Fast airliners for Britain introduced by BOAC
Fast airliners for Britain were introduced by BOAC this year, signaling a shift in British civil aviation policy. The move aims to improve transatlantic routes and boost long distance travel, with potential impacts on schedules and travel times.
Grim tale of 13 days on Bougainville reef survivors
Grim report from Cairne describes three Sammrai men Dr William Edward Sengthe 32 Francis Albert Campbell 23 and Rom Leadbetter 24 surviving thirteen days on an old wreck off Bougainville reef after August 20 transport issues and delayed rescue efforts with scarce rations and hope fading before safe landing yesterday.
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Manureke
Bougainville Reef
Eafely
Cairne
Wiliam Edward Sengthe
Francis Albert Campbell
Rom Leadbetter
Sammrai
Tanker pickup and reef peril near Bougainville
Report recalls a perilous night offshore with a tanker crew near Bougainville. The crew endured a night of tires and flooding as the hull strained near coral. Though warnings and signals emerged, the ship was pinned to the reef and later freed, with losses avoided only by caution and time.
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Bousalmy
Smythe
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