Referendum in Australia Sees Yes Gains But No Still Leads
Brisbane reports late counting across Australia shows Yes gains shrinking No’s lead. No maintains majority in New South Wales Victoria and South Australia with about 600000 votes left to count. Totals after counting: No 2,075,674 Yes 1,962,209 informal 58,130. Yes 47.9 percent No 52.1 percent. More rural votes due this week may narrow No's margin.
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Yes majority in Queensland and New South Wales referendums
Brisbane and Sydney tallyes show the Yes vote strengthening across Queensland and New South Wales as counting continues. Yes leads emerge in key seats such as McPherson Fisher and Moreton while No holds in Brisbane Herbert cap off a mixed provincial result with early figures suggesting shifts toward the Government in several electorates.
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Country Party
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House of Representatives
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Dor H W. Evatt
Neney Wake
Igte
Dr Evatt
Referendum Count Shifts in Victoria and Innisfail Polls
Melbourne reports show no majority in Victoria falling from 30141 to 39272 with 98644 votes counted. Labor suffers from anti Communist shift in Yarra and Gellibrand while Yes leads in Hoddle, and Innisfail subdivision records Yes 822 No 1124 with informal votes 167.
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Victoria
Labour
Yarra
Gellibrand
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Keon
J. M. Mullins
Hoddle
Innisfail
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Boogan
Daradgee
East Innis
Fire devastates Moree shopping block in massive blaze
A £60,000 fire in Moree's Gosport street shop block destroyed Wright Heaton and Co Ltd wholesale premises and the vegetable market, damaged a news agency, and forced evacuations. Firefighters fought for hours under poor water supply and windy conditions as Worth's Circus animals caused alarm nearby. Over 1,000 people watched. a food shortage was feared as suppliers faced disruption.
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Victoria Hotel
Moree
Wright Harton and Co Lid
Indelible Soviet Pencils Issued at Ipswich Polls
Ipswich on September 22 reports reference to indelible pencils marked Made In USSR and Australia used by poll clerks at Town Hall. Queensland Chief Electors Officer Mr Olsen denied knowledge of Soviet pencils, suggesting they were old stock. he selected softer Australian marked pencils from PMG store to supplement stock.
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Respect Voters Defy Communism Says Menzies
Melbourne September 23 Prime Minister Menzies commented on the referendum result saying the people have voted to refuse the Commonwealth Parliament legislative power over the Communists. He warned the decision may encourage Communism and hinder government in fighting un-Australian elements while acknowledging the honesty of the voters and urging the public to resist Communist interference with national production.
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Commonwealth
Br. G. Menzies
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Aloo
Iy Les
Comment by Sir Arthur Fadden on referendum defeat
Brisbane September 23. Repercussions of the Government's defeat in the referendum will be discussed by Federal Cabinet in Canberra on Tuesday. Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden declined to comment on future action, saying the decision harms national security and reputation and prevents constitutionally dealing with Communism. He assured the people and Communists that vigilance and efforts to safeguard internal security will be exercised.
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Cabine
Canberra
Sir Arthur Fadden
Queensland butter production faces overseas diversion talk
Queensland butter producers debate sending butter abroad amid government price disputes. The Dairy Marketing Board governs sales under a state charter, while Plunkett warns against subsidizing returns. Conference discussions may include shifts to beef cattle breeding and other dairy policy ideas.
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Queensland
Dairy Factory Companion
Butter Marketing Board
Australian Dairy Equalisation Committee
T. F Plunkett
Plunket
Resumption of Talks on Korean Truce
General Ridgway announced that UN and Communist liaison officers will meet tomorrow to discuss terms for resuming the Korean truce talks broken 29 days ago. He rejected the Communist claim that violations remain unsettled, saying the cases are closed. Allied forces report 367 Communist dead as battles shift on the central front, with a hill near Kumsong changing hands after a brief UN attack and a heavy artillery effort near Yonchon.
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Oesey
United Nations
Communistiaison
Kumsong
Yonchon
Federal Cabinet to Meet After Referendum Result
An Canberra report states the Federal Cabinet will discuss the referendum on Tuesday at 9 and a joint Liberal and Country Party meeting will follow on Wednesday. Inflation policy and production emphasis figure, with the Budget to be introduced by Sir Arthur Fadden. unrest in the Liberal Party over living costs. Evatt leads the Opposition.
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Bradfield
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Australia
Liberal Party
Menzies
Dr. Evatt
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Liberal - Country Party
Arthur Fadden
Budge
Britain rejects latest Persian oil talks proposal
London dispatch says Britain will not accept the latest Persian proposal to resume oil negotiations. Persian Premier Mozzafdeq proposed direct talks, but the Foreign Office stated no advance occurred on his prior stance and offered no basis to restart negotiations.
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Brian
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Britain
Foreign Office
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Nearly fatal harakiri demonstration shocks Cleveland crowd
A Cleveland discussion on Japan in World War II featured an extremely realistic harakiri demonstration using a butcher knife. David Murdock and his wife led the talk, triggering memories as the act was performed. The presenter was hospitalized in serious condition after the event.
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Japan
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Harikiri
New Submarine Breathing Apparatus Tested
London on September 12 reports a new submarine breathing apparatus tested off the coast of the Isle of Wight. The test was described satisfactory and, if adopted, the device will be fitted to all submarines. The old system was banned on these vessels after the Affray disaster.
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A.A.P
Wight
Brisbane butchers face closure as shops reopen debate
Acting Premier V. C. Galr said many Brisbane burgher shops would reopen on Tuesday while the Meat and Allied Trades Federation secretary T. K. Shand said nearly all Queensland butcher shops would close by week’s end. Shand demanded price protection amid high meat costs, with a Brisbane meeting expected to draw about 400 delegates including country butchers from Cairns to discuss prices and decontrol.
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V. C. Galr
Meat and Allied Trades Federation
T. K. Shand
Queensland
Gait
New South Wales
Ipswich
Toowoomba
Cairns
Shand
Gair
Mr. Galt
Death of infant in Dallas after babysitter fed beer
A 12 month old boy died after a teen babysitter and two youths fed him beer and orange juice. Police say the baby choked from intoxication as his reflexes slowed. Richard Tucker, a 18 year old, and a 14 year old girl were questioned as investigators pursue facts.
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Dallas
Texas
Will Fritz
Leslie
Tucker
Hospsteal
Slavery in Japan rising as authorities struggle
Reports from the Womens and Minors Bureau state slavery in Japan is increasing despite anti slavery efforts. Over one hundred known to be sold this year with thousands more unaccounted. children under 13 are involved. Prostitution links include seven children. many victims are bought by mill operators and household workers.
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Woman slides down crater on Mount Egmont
A woman slipped on the crater lip of Mount Egmont and slid about 400 feet down a powdery slope. She escaped with badly skinned hands after using crampons and an ice axe to check her fall. A male companion, who witnessed the incident, hailed help but injured his hand when he fell shields, and also slipped into the ice.
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AAP
Reuters
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Iso
Opposition Leader lauds No vote in Australian referendum
The Federal Opposition Leader praised the No result as a validation of Australia’s democratic fabric. He credited voters, Labour opponents, church leaders, and citizens from many walks of life for resisting efforts to alter the constitution. He urged unity to protect liberty and praised Australia as a leading democracy in spirit and practice.
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WH. W. Watt
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A.L.P
Australia
Bendix touts treadle brake as 1952 model option
Bendix vice president George E. Stoll says power braking via a small treadle beside the accelerator could become standard on some 1952 cars. Described as the most revolutionary advance since four wheel brakes, the treadle-brake unit was developed at the Bendix plant in South Bend. It uses a power cylinder, piston with built in control valve, and a hydraulic section to replace the conventional master cylinder for easier braking.
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Attlee cites Labour governments curb prices in campaign speech
Prime Minister Mr Attlee opened Britain's election campaign addressing the Scottish Labour Party conference at Worth Berwick. He argued prices rose faster in countries without a Labour government, claimed Labour restored cost of living relief in some nations, and warned Western powers must back Asia’s independence while rejecting old European dominance.
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Aluminium plants to be moved in Pacific Northwest
Washington Sept 22 The defence mobilization director Charles Edward Wilson asked major aluminium producers to prepare plans by Tuesday for possible relocation of some plants in the Pacific Northwest. The move aims to settle federal versus private power differences and speed improvements in the region’s power supply, with studies suggesting relocation may be advisable as a defence measure.
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Defence Mobilization
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More Doctors Arrive at Palace in London
London report says additional doctors reached Buckingham Palace at 8 a.m. and joined those who had stayed overnight. By 9 a.m. no operation had occurred yet as Britain marked a day of special church prayers for the King. Duke of Edinburgh drove Princess Elizabeth to the palace. Queen and Princess Margaret joined for an early service.
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Crowds greet the Duke after Scotland voyage
Crowds outside Buckingham Palace in London welcomed the Duke of Gloucester as he arrived from Scotland where he had been on a shooting holiday. Police controlled traffic and large groups along the pavements. Doctors prepared an operating theatre as reports circulated that the King would undergo surgery likely involving lung removal.
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Atomic energy project drive aims to expand weapons program
Senate McMahon pushes for a vast expansion of the atomic energy project to 68.000 million dollars per year, with immediate goals of enabling atomic artillery shells and hydrogen bombs. The plan, discussed by Senate subcommittees, envisions arming all three services with a virtually limitless arsenal, and will be reviewed by a House committee.
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Uniien
McMahon
United States
Senate Military Appropriations
House of Representatives
Royal health update hints at possible voyage for recovery
The article notes that healing will be slow and infection must be avoided with fresh air, avoiding fog and extreme cold. If His Majesty recovers quickly, doctors may consider sending him to the seaside or on a long sea voyage, possibly to Australia and New Zealand.
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Australia
New Zealand
New York Times Editorial On King George’s Health
The New York Times editorial from Sept 23 expresses shared British concern over King George's condition. It cites esteem for a fine citizen of the world and a wish to share burdens with friends. It notes he is their King, not ours, but hopes for his speedy restoration.
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New York Times
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Doctors Flee At Palace London
Sep 22 report says five doctors attended His Majesty at Buckingham Palace overnight with no operation performed. An ambulance brought equipment for a temporary operating theatre inside the Palace. Princess Margaret arrived from Scotland to visit the King. The Duke of Windsor and Queen Mary are at the Palace as planning continues for royal duties during illness.
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