Bury's Lead Widens in Wentworth By-Election Race
Former International Bank director and Liberal candidate L H Bury extended his lead in the Wentworth by by election as counts favored him by 524 votes. Robson, a Liberal rebel, narrowed the gap with orders of postal and absent votes yet to be counted. Evatt warned that Liberal strength in the seat was fading amid shifting preferences.
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Chinese Opera Gift To Repertory Theatre Night
Ma Shao Po and twelve actors from the Classical Theatre of China visited Canberra Repertory Theatre on Saturday for the final 1936 performance of Ulterioria. They presented an engraved porcelain mask box to the society, which President Tom Lowe accepted. The gesture reflected a link between one of the world’s oldest theatres and Australia’s newest company.
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Fire damages Invicta woollen mill in Braybrook
A fire at the Invicta woollen mill on Death Road Braybrook caused over £40,000 in damage. A storeroom with wool textures and two valuable rolling machines were destroyed as firefighters from Sun and Footscray battled flames across sections of the mill.
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Elmviers To Tour Yugoslavia In June
The Elmviers Theatre Company led by Sir Laars Olivies and Vivian Leigh will tour Yugoslavia for one week ending June 15, performing Titus Andron during the trip as reported by Tanjug. The company to visit Belgrade and Zagreb with stops in major cities.
Soviet Volunteers For Egypt Withdrawn Command
Tass said yesterday that no Soviet volunteers will go to Egypt. The agency quoted that Britain France and Israel will withdraw forces from Egypt under UN O. The statement stressed Soviet policy of promoting peace and cooperation.
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Duke Relaxes On Portsea Beach During Australian Tour
The Duke, after leaving the Royal Yacht, drives a Lagonda to Portsea and enjoys a beach tax before lunch with personal friends. He attends an early church service aboard the Brittania and plans to travel to Point Cook for an RAAF graduation parade, then hosts an informal farewell aboard the Royal Yacht with notable guests including Governor General Sir William Slim, Governor Sir Dallas Brooks, and Prime Minister Mr. Menzies. He will depart Essendon by air for home after the visit.
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Cyclist Believed Murdered Near Perth Police Charge
The body of Albanian Ramadin, 46, found on a York road after a bicycle crash. Five bullet wounds and five spent cartridges linked the death to a suspected deliberate murder. Detained 38-year-old Menket Ali, market gardener of York, charged with Ramadin’s wilful murder.
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Man Reunites With Brother Believed Dead for 25 Years
In Sydney at Kingsford Smith Airport, Arthur Samuel Smartt, 68, greeted by his brother Samuel, 66, after returning from America following 43 years away. The family had believed him dead. Arthur left home in the 1920s to see America. The Salvation Army and local porters helped verify news of his survival.
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Princess Marie Louise Dies in Bedfordshire Reception
News of the Princess Marie Louise death came from cousin at Liston Bedfordshire and Lady Zia Wernher. She suffered bronchitis and had seen her autobiography published. A fragile woman with grand manner earned tributes at a reception after pneumonia. She lived in a 14 room grace and favour apartment decorated with treasured possessions. She was famed as Britain’s most unconventional princess who once danced in public with a spearing king and was reputed to have smoked in public.
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Three Children Drowned in Perth Area
Three children drowned over the weekend in the Perth metropolitan area. Patricia May Taylor, seven, of Queens Park, was found in the Canning River. Patricia Adrian Hallett, ten, of Upper Swan, was found in the Swan River after being reported missing. Carmello Fedele, seven, of Midland Junction, drowned in the West Midland swimming pool.
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Sharks Attacks After Launch Encounter Near North Auckland
A 1251b mako shark leapt from the water and lashed the cockpit aboard a launch off the North Auckland coast. The attack halted efforts as the crew struggled to manage the dangerous encounter during the Sunday event reported by AAP.
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Nile River Withdrawn From Villiers Stakes Bid
Nile River will miss the Villiers Stakes tomorrow after a disappointing run in the Parramatta Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. Lermace and other runners may gain a chance as officials confirm the scratch.
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Labour majority in Sydney City Council outlined
In Sydney on Sunday officials fined the vote tally showing Labour will control the council for the next three years with Reform 4 Liberals 3 Democratic Labour 2 and Communist Party 1 represented.
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