Queensland ALP Leader Dismissed Amid Union Tensions
The Australian Labour Party executive dismissed president Bukowski amid allegations linked to incidents at the Queensland conference. The decision, announced by QCE officials, follows internal complaints and signals strain with the Australian Workers Union and broader ALP unity concerns.
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Australians Increase Hire Purchase Bills in October
Statistics show an October rise in hire purchase commitments with Australians owing about 1.53 million pounds to hire purchase firms. Motor vehicles remain the largest category, with total agreements around 26.3 million pounds and 16.3 million financed. Household goods and appliances also climb, while average motor vehicle agreement value sits near 710 pounds.
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Bri tr Kal tops Kenematro Riata Oscar ranking
A MssH Films report from Wondon lists Bri tr Kal as the biggest Oscar winner of the year, followed by Two Vine ths and Dunirie in second and third place respectively.
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Hat storm toll rises after hurricane near France
Unclear OCR fragment reports toll from a hurricane near Hat France and widespread damage and flooding. Details are garbled but indicate thousands of pounds in losses and a severe storm impact along the Atlantic coast with ships and infrastructure affected.
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Slater Named in Australian Test Team for Melbourne
Keith Slater, 21, replaces Peter Burge in a 12 man Australian squad for the second Test against England at Melbourne starting December 31. Benaud captains, Harvey vice captain, and the twelfth man to be named on match morning. Slater’s inclusion surprised cricket followers after earlier mediocrity.
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Lease Auction To Be Held Next Month
The Minister for the Interior Mr Freeth announced the department will auction 115 Canberra residential leases at Albert Hall on Thursday January 15. Leases include 41 at Ainslie 17 at Dickson 23 at Lyneham 16 at Narrabundah 5 at OConnor and 13 at Yarralumla with 66 covenants for timber and 49 in brick. Each lease runs 99 years.
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Hursey Inquiry Hears Assault Claims Against Son
A public inquiry heard a union official allege Frank Hursey assaulted his mother on November 20 1955 and questioned if she sought police protection or the eviction of Hursey from her home. Hursey denied the charges and asked for an adjournment as the inquiry adjourned.
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Dulles Presses Arms For Indies At NATO Session
In a restricted NATO Foreign Ministers session, Mr. Dulles warned that if Indonesia attacks West New Guinea, the U S would have to deal with it. Dr Luns urged halting arms deliveries amid fears Indonesia could fall under Communist influence as Britain announced the sale of six Farrey Gannet aircraft to Indonesia.
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Christmas Trees Demand Surges at Acton Forestry Depot
The Forestry Depot at Acton reports a rush of orders with more than 350 trees booked for delivery today and orders for next Monday reaching $900. Tree sales continue until noon December 24 as demand remains high across the season.
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Costi Sentenced in Bologna for Inn Killings
An Ancona Court of Appeal in Bologna Italy sentences Guerrino Costi a 41 year old Communist farmhead to 20 years and eight months in prison for shooting at a crowded village inn during an election celebration killing two men and wounding two others He claimed the rifle fire aimed to frighten the crowd.
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Christmas Close-Down For Canberra Building Trades
Workers in Canberra’s building industry begin a Christmas close-down today, taking annual leave until January 8. Payments hinge on two weeks leave. Saturday work ceases on major projects. Unions advised single men to seek other work as firms set aside funds for holiday period and defence housing extensions proceed under strict conditions.
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