21 LIVES LOST IN COMET CRASH
Minister orders defence personnel to lead relief as Radnor incident triggers halt of cargo transfers. Navy and Air Force investigated by Holt after delays and political pressure. Somniunlat Welsbraide Workers Federation influence cited. Opposition leader Dhrab reportedly agrees.
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Radnor
Holt
Navy
Air
Korey Parsonnel
Cartier
Bem Laksa
Somniunlat
The
Welsraide Workers’ Federation
Dhrab
Italian naval commando involvement in Cairo flight incident
An Italian naval commando aboard the corvette An Italian Navel Commano jenan reportedly discharged a0 2 'ap during a northal arae- 0 Tallag sowih of Ue aM leary operations. The Comet s appeared ast Pomnauls with patch Eien wit Ste peesone about rear Tali sala and 1 oval tase Bt Taras te ont ares totwey the tahuni 'carching. Primea' after receiving sum ating the deallags Mount iain region. Weather reduced visibility and controls at Rome were tad ack, bung clothing factory. Crew included Captain W. J. Mastert, BJ. Grows, A. E. Olming, Te Largeson, Pamela Bett, all from Joh An reabu E.
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Prinaa
Saplentia
BOAC
South Africa
Thin Wes & Plotanrwan
South Athena
Kirwalye
Unaua
Tighat
Paunuro
Rome
Walla
Ricily
Tadack
Bung Clothing Factory
Besen
Berg
Ar. Balmaan
W. J. Mastert
Frat Omeer BJ
Healy Sees Industrial Dispute Over War Materials Handling
Mr Healy described a government decision to ship war materiel as industrial dispute within the industry. He cited Waterside Workers Federation talks with Labour ministers resolving entitlements for workers and criticized conditions around loading war weapons. He noted protests against war materiel handling and warned of broader union concern over discarded war materials and shipments.
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Coviernment
Radnor Ae
Wythe
Healy
Watersine Workers
Aladeor
Japan
Heply
Radfoe
March Trade Surplus Improves. Balance Shows Rise
The Actine Commonwealth statistician Mr. Carver reported March showed a favourable balance of 18.4 million pounds, up from 3.38 million in February. For the nine months ending March the balance reached 6.11 million pounds versus 266 million in the same period 3082-3, with a wavering comparison to Deton and ABS figures.
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Awmrana
Actine Commonwealth
Carver
Macon
Abs
Anniversary of Entente Ties In European Debate
Fragmented text outlines a ceremony in London marking an Entente anniversary with tributes in both Houses. It references Anglo French cordial relations, a Paris correspondent commentary, and a historical survey of pacification efforts. The readable lines show mixed fragments about public reception and partisan views on diplomacy.
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Entente
London
Priblig
Brivien
Ranch “Parlamenta Yentarday
Paris
Pacasion
Astorical
Bios
Pictire
Allic
Le 4
Tealy Sweden Pulls Out Of Wheat Pact
Tealy Sweden withdraws from the wheat pact as Austria Denmark Jordan and Korea have yet to purchase any wheat under the agreement. Import quotas remain formal until exporting countries offer wheat at the minimum price. The net import quota is 880 000 metric tons and ratification would force purchases at minimum price amid large carryover wheat from Russia and bilateral talks with Turkey and Argentina.
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Leno
Rriady
Naly
Sweden
Austria
Denmark
Jordan
Korea
Italy
Russia
Turkey
Argenta
Talaing
Cairo Offer To Get Rid Of Farouk
An intelligence officer described a plot involving Hober Murrigan of Plest Mattation to influence UK troops in Cairo. Morrison claimed the plan aimed to remove Farouk, accepted to earn fatara tion and later faced desertion charges as the case unfolded.
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Cairo
Farouk
Murrigan
Aueuurl
Mortison
Brian
Origen
Morrison
Red Cross Targets 690 Blood Donors Despite Mixup
The Red Cross set a goal of 690 donors for the N.8.W. Mobile Blood unit. A donor contributed after 3:15 pm yesterday as the blood headed to Sydney last night. Across four days volunteers from the Victoria League Canberra Division Red Cross and CWA provided hot drinks and tea for attendees.
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N.8.w
Sydney
Victoria League
Canberra
Red Cross
Lie Cwa
Sabotage Suspected After Rome Flight Goes Missing
Coincidences suggest deliberate sabotage as a BOAC Comet flight from Rome disappeared after leaving the city in the evening. An authoritative notice ordered suspension of Comet services worldwide while grounded flights wait for further guidance.
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L “Miles ‘Taoman
Bation Overseas Airways Corporaon
Wl B.O.A.C
BOAC
B.O.A.C
Massive Cattle Trek Planned Across Drought Hit Northern Territory
Amid widespread drought across the Territory and Kimberley region, herds are moved toward water-rich Top Springs. Owners like Vastey Lud face long moves and scarce feed, with cattle warming to 100 miles without relief as producers seek viable routes and markets.
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Victoria
North Western
Kimenerly
Ihe HI
Vastey Lud
Australia Not Racing War Hostilities
Ambiguous report on Australian stance amid Indo-China tensions with Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain avoiding active racing into hostilities. Speeches at a federation meeting by Mr. Monette and Mr. Royce Beavis stress caution, security, and alignment with national policy against engagement.
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Australia
Zealand
Great Britain
Communitata Po
Australie
Est
Monette Wan
Palesina
Malis
Esing
Senate Leader Warns Free Asia Fate May Tighten
Reports quote Senate Leader Knowland on a possible chain reaction if trade controls fail. He suggests free Asia could be endangered as Communist gains shift focus to Southeast Asia and Indochina, prompting Western pressure on Europe and Indo-Pacific allies.
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U.S. Senate
Free Asia
Wadiematon
Wat
Indo-China
William Knowland
Beenator
Knowland
Caina
Prilipipanes
Japan
Forman
Aumeraila
New Zesland
Dulles
Europe
France
Tauter
Beliain
Bri
Feeace
Australia
New Yealand
Tistes
St Geneva
London
Paria
New Elleve
Bevan Declares Restraint Amid Internal Disputes
An unclear quotation quotes Bevan urging continued restraint while internal disputes persist. The garbled text references potential conflicts and statements about not rushing toward war and the need to settle differences. The resemblance to historical political rhetoric suggests a cautious stance amid instability.
Leopold in Panama Jungle Party Reported Missing
Former King Leopold of Bel ru and four explorers were fleated by a Pan American ATR near Ane See Panama Jungle. The party informed the pilot that King Leopold's wife Princess De Reilly had asked to search for the group after ten days with no contact. The expedition had planned an eighteen day trace of the 1618 route.
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Leopold
Panama
Friany
Belru
Bn American Atr
de Reilly
Searcd
Peel
Air collision kills 37 over Canadian city
Ottawa reports 37 dead after a westbound Air Force training plane collided with another aircraft over a Canadian city. No survivors found among the crew and passengers. Victims include Rodney Kumaan and Bre OTTAWA, Friday, with catastrophic damage to homes as the four engine jet crashed near Moose Jaw.
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Airir Force
Nevorsl
Rodney ‘Kéumaon
Parisa
Une
Ottawa
Consis Ter
Marta
Royal Visit To Ice Age Evidence In London
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a royal visit and London events tied to ice age findings. Mentions Melbourne, Queen, and various garbled phrases about fossils, trenches, and a river scene. lacks clear dates or coherent facts to confirm specifics.
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London
Melbourne
Oomten
Jesse Terete
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