Defence Talks With Sandys To Be Resumed
Defence talks between the UK and Australian authorities to resume in Canbe late Friday. Focus expected on Australia’s future role in Malaya and South East Asia, with Britain outlining proposed cuts and Australia deciding actions. Sandys has said both nations will be equipped with atomic weapons though Australia wants conventional forces retained and adequately equipped.
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Duncan Sandys
Canbe Odlay
Melbourne
Nu Zealand
Sandys
Jie Heme Murger
Movivisé
Cynel
Australia
South East Asia
Malayan
Malaya
Britain
Far East
Alleged Role Of Detective In £3000 Whisky Theft
London court heard detective Inspector Harold Jones allegedly led a two‑car convoy carrying £3000 worth of stolen whisky through north London. He was remanded until September 10 after being charged with plotting with Ham Pittston and George Watts to conceal the theft of 163 cases. The case arose from a missing drum containing 200 cases found abandoned after a whisky theft from Chingford, Essex, on March 28. The prosecution said Jones paid the other men £260 in cash when arrested.
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London
A. Ap.reuter
Harold Jones
North Lonon
Jones
Ham Pittston
George Watts
Chingford
Essex
Ants
Seven Shops Gut, Bonalbo Fire Destroys Block
A major blaze in Bonalbo Upper Clarence destroys seven shops including the post office and telephone exchange severing all communications. Residents join bucket brigades as Casino Fire Brigade races 44 miles to assist. fire begins about 7 30 p m and, with no water system, spreads quickly from the first flames.
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Lismore
Bonalbo
Upper Clarence
Bonallo
Casino
Polio Epidemic Rages in Western Japan Reported
Western Japan faces an infantile paralysis outbreak with 44 confirmed deaths among 647 affected children. The Health Ministry notes August 2 reports, signaling a severe public health crisis.
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Japan
Tokyo
A.a.p.reuter
Welfare Minstry
Lively Parliament session forecast for Evatt era clash
A forecasted lively Commonwealth Parliament session focuses on Labour leadership threats to Evatt, potential suspensions by the Federal Executive, and caucus challenges. Key issues include Banking Reform, the Japanese Trade Treaty, and divorce legislation with the 1957 58 Budget to be tabled by Sir Arthur Fadden.
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Dr. Evatt
Mot
A.S.P
Liberal A Earty
Arthur Fadden
Federal
McEwen
Senate
Murray River Agreement Explained by Senator Spooner
US Senator Spooner explained the Murray River sharing plan at Barmera, detailing how New South Wales and Victoria must meet downstream needs of South Australia. He said the River Murray Commission would ensure fair flow, while noting the commission should advise on policy, and that erosion concerns prompt higher land under soil conservation boards.
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Victoria
South Australia
National Development
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Barmera
River Murray Development League
River Murray Commission
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Australia
Murray
Soil Conservation Boards
Man collapses dead on Childers Street in Turner
A 57 year old man Frederick William Wilson of Hackett Gardens Turner collapsed and died on Saturday morning while walking with his bicycle on Childers Street Turner. Police say there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
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Turner
Frederick Willam Wilson
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Plane Directs Mortar Fire Near Majura
An RAAF Auster aircraft directed three inch mortar fire by the Third Battalion on a field firing range near Majura. About a hundred battalion members bivouacked at Majura during the weekend, practicing two man tents, mortar and Vickers machine gun drill, demolitions, and field maintenance. A similar bivouac is planned for October.
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Majura
Majuraver
Youth Alleged Shot After Argument at Clifton Hill
Melbourne reports police allege a 16 year old youth shot a 12 year old boy after an argument at Clifton Hill. The injured boy, Peter Peter Sen of Caroline Street, Clifton Hill, was admitted to Royal Children's Hospital with neck wounds causing spinal injuries and was described in serious condition. A suspect, identified as a warehouse worker, was charged with wounding with intent.
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Surday
Clifton Hill
Tole
Peter Petersen
Caroline Street
Royal Children's Hospital
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Independents to Stand for Council Election
A Canberra group announces three independents W Campbell P D Day and R 5 Parker will stand for the Advisory Council citing party disputes weakening the body They say their cross section of experience in public service academia and church affairs supports independent governance to better reflect citizens needs and broaden representation on polling day voters should rank them in order of preference to shape the councils future duties and influence with responsible ministers and officials.
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Messrs. W. Campbell
P. D. Day
R. 5
Canberra
Three Die After Collision On Hume Highway
Three men died in a Sunday morning crash on the Hume Highway north of Goulburn. Ray Mackey of Willow New South had been returning home. two companions from Marulan were killed, and a third, Blake of Moree, died later at Goulburn hospital.
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Hume Highway
Goulburn
Ray Markey
Willow New South
Blake
Moree
Goulburn Bene Hospital
Low Casualties In Oman Revolt Reported
London report says only one Arab Oman Scout died in Central Oman fighting. Foreign Office cites about thirty rebels killed, with a few heat stroke cases among pro-Muscat forces.
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Oman
London
P. Reuter
British Foreign Office
Regulations For Light Aircraft To Be Amended
Sydney reports that light aircraft will be allowed to land on any suitable strip within five miles of a licensed aerodrome when roads fail. The federal government will amend rules after a NSW Graziers Association representation. Minister S. Paltridge said regulations were never meant to restrict light aircraft which may serve isolated properties during floods. He noted amendments would be simple if multiple landing strips were available for light aircraft.
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N.S.W. Graziers’ Associaion
S. Paltridge
Liga
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