Last Stand in Oil Township Rebels Hold Hostages in Seria
British troops moved through Seria to surround the local gaol where about 50 rebels are holding several Europeans as hostages. Kuala Lumpur reports Malaya's Prime Minister says Brunei rebels seek British control. Soekarno says Brunei people strive for freedom and will win.
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Borneo
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Soekarno
Indonesia
Rebels face pressure as Seria held by British and insurgents
About 1 300 troops including 500 from the Ayye ns Own Highlanders advance on Seria with most residents staying in homes amid shelling. British forces, aided by air and sea transport, seek to compel rebels to surrender amid reports of casualties and continued resistance. Indonesian Communist Party trainees and Malay sovereignty tensions linked to actions around North Borneo add regional instability.
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Lurilish United Press
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Reuters
Arson and rebellion reports link Brunei and Sarawak unrest
Reports describe arrests in Sarawak near the Brunei border as Brunei and Nori Romeo claim rebels arm villagers in Lawns and Brunei. observers cite a planned uprising aided by local and regional actors. The Prime Minister forwards intelligence to Britain. Indonesian and Australian officials seek details on Australians in Limbang amid rebel activity.
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Hanlon
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Sai
Lord Selkirk
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Brunelager Gand
Hakata
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Test Flight for Air Midget Monoplane in Canberra
A tiny monoplane named Air Midget built by two Canberrans undergoes a test flight as a Department of Aviation expert arrives to assess airworthiness. Builders Vie Soashwell and Arthur Powell report a four cylinder motor and costs around £1200 with hundreds of hours invested.
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Cer Wheate O Airworthiness
Mre Vie Soashwell
Arthur Powell
Iberia Acts Club
R. Will
Rick Moline
ANU to Honor Russian Astronomer Amid trio of Degrees
The Australian National University will confer honorary degrees on three scholars next year. Russian astronomer V. A. Ambartsumian will receive one alongside Dutch astronomer H. Oort and Australian mathematician T. M. Cherry. The ceremony is March 21. The three guests travel for the Galaxy and Magellanic Cloud symposium.
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Australian National University
V. A. Am
Soviet Union
H. Oort
T. M. Chery
Nehru Warns Five-Year War Likely Over China
Indian Prime Minister Nehru warned Parliament that the Sino Indian dispute may last at least five years and urged readiness to seek international mediation. He urged no compromise with aggression and said the country stands united behind measures to meet Chinese aggression. A Colombo Asian talks group met to discuss the border issue and promote direct negotiations for peace.
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Mere Land To Be Sold Today In Canberra Auction
The second sale in the Canberra leasehold blocks series will be held at the Albert Hall today. Blocks in Ainslie Conder Watson and Hackett areas are offered for restricted auction to lessees and spouses of lessees only. Rentals range from £20 to £45 a year with one block per purchaser reserved for Black seekers. A Department of the Interior spokesman warned bids with other property interests may invalidate the sale. First auction 38 years ago.
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Albert Hall
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Conor, Watson
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Caravans Area Planned Near Queen’s Vinyl Grounds
The National Development Commission plans a temporary caravan park on land bounded by Phillip Avenue Maitland and Madigan streets next year. A pavilion will serve caravan travellers with washing and toilet facilities. About 250 caravans could park, with shade expected.
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Nationa Lvelopment Commission
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Maitland
Madigan Streets
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Roma Well Flows Again
Oil flowed from the Sunnybank Number One well near Roma in a test by the Associated Oilfields Group. The well produced clean light oil with no water, and officials planned fuller results as drillers proceed toward a 7,500 foot target.
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Brisbane
Sunnybank
Roma
Associated Oilfields Group
Surat
Moonia
Sase
Rama
Last Miners Bodies Found in Coal Mine Disaster
Rescue crews recovered the last of the miners’ bodies at the US Steel Company Mine Number Three after a methane gas explosion. Seventeen to nineteen men were trapped 680 feet below the surface. officials expect more bodies as searchers move toward the mine face. One miner’s wife kept vigil for nearly 100 hours before a brief home visit.
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Anmegrcan Associated Prem
Sina Tyee
Yoho Karlyak
Carols at Crosby Hall by Crosby Choral Society
The Crosby Choral Society under Wilfrid Holland will perform carols in Crosby Hall courtyard with seating in Duce Hall dining room. Weather 73 and unsuitable for guidors, audience may join in. Women urged to avoid high heeled shoes to protect lawns. Concert begins 7 30 pm, about an hour long.
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Royal Military Coltege Band
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