Miners Demand Action After Sydney Demonstration
Miners from Sydney and surrounding regions marched to Parliament House and the Chief Secretary's Department in a peaceful demonstration. They sought job security on the Northern coalfield and for the new power stations costing £120 million, while the Premier promised to approach the Prime Minister for federal help.
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Parkinson
Sydney
Tront
Parliament House
Chief Secretary
Btate Labour
Renshaw
Deal
Cahill
Shell Chairman Sets Oil’s Outlook For Next Quarter Century
In Melbourne, Shell Australia chairman J R C Taylor stated oil would meet world energy needs for about 25 years, with nuclear energy growing but only supplying 4 to 5 percent. He noted natural gas already provides half of usable energy and Australia ranks high in petrol use per capita and overall volume.
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Melbourne
J. R. C. Taylor
Shell (Australa Ltd
Australia
Taylor Anid
Gale Sweeps N S W Coast in Destructive Storm
A severe gale along the New South Wales coast forced ships to seek shelter. The destroyer H M A S Voyager returned to Melbourne with minor hull damage after heavy seas broke over the rail. Coastal freighter Jonah battled through to Sydney with one injured crewman, and T capture Tuntea rescued him. Tanker Carter Lisbon sheltered in Sydney Harbor. Lasex Trader remained at the heads unable to enter. A gale warning was issued by the Weather Bureau as a cyclonic low east of Lord Howe moved northeast.
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Sydney
Weaneeday
H.M.A
Voyager
Melbourne
N.S.W
Repaira
Jona
Tuntea
Great
Balmain
Carter Lisbon
Sydney Harbour
Botany Bay
Weather Bureau
Lord Howe
Petrol-drum Craft To Be Enlarged
Darwin reports that sailor Peter Padaja and Branley Sex ton plan a larger craft named the 8.8 Wakefield. Five petrol drums welded together, the vessel aims to mail to Beven Seasin. Padaja previously crossed the Indian Ocean in 80 days from Temora, prompting a Darwin alarm after he took a Sunday voyage with limited supplies. He was picked up 20 miles from Temora by the ship Temora while heading north.
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Darwin
Weanenaay
Peter Padaja
Alles Branley Sexton
Beven
Wakefield
Padaje
Qaboos
Indian Ocean
Dar
India
Waird Lratt
Padaja
Temora
Woman Burned After Kitchen Break-In At Store Adjoining Home
Mrs. Curtin admitted to Orange Base Hospital in serious condition with severe burns and a deep gash above the left eye after three men rifled her kitchen and set fires. Police believe the trio fled empty handed from the store safes. her husband James Curtin aided by neighbours freed her. Detectives Stackpool Pyne and Bowls of the CIB lead the inquiry.
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Mia. Curtin
James Curtin
Alt Howarth
Huntly Road
Lucknow
Leonard Campbell
Mrs. Curtin
Governor Farewelled as NSW Welcomes New Leader
NSW Governor Sir John Northcott was given a quiet farewell amid cold winds and rain as thousands stayed indoors. A transition ceremony followed with Major-General R. G. Pollard sworn in as General Officer Commanding, succeeding General Woodward.
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Syonwr
Weanesaay
Sydney
John Northcott
Cvence
R.G. Pollard
Adt
Woodward
Alterations to Import Licensing Announced by Minister
The Minister for Trade Mr McEwen announced changes to the import licensing system effective today. The reforms include streamlining petroleum licensing and applying replacement principles to safeguard against speculative licenses and excessive imports. A review of the general licensing level will occur in November after the new export season develops.
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McEwen
Wales
Australia
Tremors Confirm Shocks Hit Mexico City
A Wednesday report from Reuters via AAP notes that two more tremors yesterday raise the total to four earthquakes shaking Mexico City since the major disaster. Authorities warn aftershocks may continue as residents assess damage and safety.
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Mexico City
Reuter
Thia
Parties to Confer on Egg Order
Sydney news notes the Egg Board meeting to discuss a 40 000 dozen order placed by a firm. Mr Kelly said the board invited a conference Friday. Woolworths shown as seeking to sell eggs with other specials at reduced prices. In the Industrial Commission, Mr Taylor reported a conference between Wool and the Transport Workers Union with limited progress. the judge urged compliance with the law by both union and Labour authorities.
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Sydney
Wednesdi Egg Board
Kal
Kelly
Xaliy Aald
Woolworths
Gee
Industrial Commission
Ee Taylor
Condition of Dr Evatt Batt Improved After Illness
Condition of Dr Evatt Batt was unfert able but temperature returned to normal. He was advised to remain in bed for another day or two. An interview was not possible today. One doctor said he was suffering from influenza and had been given sulphur drugs.
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Cahill
Evatt Batt
Evatt
Miner Kermond Fatally Injured by Mechanical Miner
In Wollongong Nebo Colliery a young miner Arthur Kermond aged 23 from Karingal Hostel Crigdla was fatally injured when he stepped into the path of a continuous miner. He suffered severe chest injuries and died shortly after admission to Wollongong Hospital.
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Wollongong
Wed
Nebo
Arthur Kermond
Karingal
Crigdla
Kermond
Wollongong Hospital
Canberra police to gain six constables only
The ACT Chief announced the force would grow by six officers, though Chief Richards said the increase remains unofficial and likely only six. Canberra Chamber of Commerce President A. W. Wallace noted limited expansion, while shopkeepers have begun employing a nightwatchman amid concerns over protection and theft losses.
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A.C.T
Richards
E. Richards
Wds
Canberra
Department of the Interior
Manuks
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Shell
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Ing
W. Parkinson
Orange
Manuka
Wallace
Pera
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