Christmas gift to Australia Moonie well reaches 196 gallons
The Moonie well about 200 miles west of Ishane yields 196 gallons per day in a weekend test. The University of Adelaide professor labels it a real find while oil firms ramp up seismic work and planning for potential expansion. Australia’s Energy Minister Spooner notes the discovery could mark a major step toward future oil production, with plans for further fields in 1962.
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Delaide
Ishane
University of Adelaide
E. A. Tui
Australia
WRK VICTIM es OF INJURY ANE Monday Im ton Garth
A fragmentary report notes an injury incident involving individuals named Garth and Ras. Details are unclear but suggest a workplace injury with two involved parties and a push or struggle. Readable names imply possible local incident coverage.
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WRK
Garth
Tragic Miles End Fire Kills Three Children
In Mile End Adelaide two to three year olds and a two year old boy died when a car in the driveway caught fire. Neighbours tried to help with a garden hose but found the children in the car seats after doors were opened. Police believe they were overcome by smoke and collapsed in the vehicle.
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Adelaide
Mile End
Cori Ann Sloth
Kevin Francis Sloan
Dorothy Sloan
Jennifer Kay Cail
Shawn
Gill
Devon Street
Sam Mitliga
Mattiga
Ranger
Gerald Touhy
Red Cross party wiped out during ambulance mission
Three people died in Elisabethville while attempting a mercy ambulance rescue of white civilians. Dr Smeets of Queen Elisabeth Central Hospital reported finding a Red Cross badge and uniform fragments near the scene. Names given include ambulance driver Madame Veoomen Belgian and Mr Smedding Dutchman. Officials claimed the trio were shot during clashes between Katangese and United Nations forces, with the ambulance reportedly destroyed by shell fire.
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Smeets
Queen Elisabeth Central
Associated Press
Katanga
Jay Can
George Kean Smith
Australia
vEpaul
Katangese
United Nations
Boys Escape East Berlin to West in Secret Flight
Two nine year old boys fled East Berlin by slipping past guards and crossing the border to the West. Authorities said the rescue raises questions about custody and potential repatriation. The case involves child welfare officials and a decision by the boys' parents. The incident highlights tensions between East and West during the era.
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East Berlin
Pertin
Americe
West Perlin
Merican
Christmas Tree Accident Claims Child At Lake Cargellige
A seven year old girl died after being electrocuted by a high glide on a Christmas tree at Lake Cargellige last night. The victim was Leonie Stevlunise, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alay Sienhouss, of Martane Stariog near Hay.
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Lake Carele
Lake Cargellige
Leonie Stevlunise
Alay Sienhouss
Martane Stariog
Hay
Indonesian Army Heads Conference Ties to New Guinea Tensions
A foreign office spokesman quoted Mr Ganit-Harsano saying the Dutch reply to the UN Secretary General Thant's appeal for a bloodless settlement was vague. Indonesian leaders urged readiness to act against Dutch New Guinea while pressing the United Nations to intervene, as Western allies warned of possible aggression.
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Foreign Office
Ganit—Harsano
United Nations
jThant
Harsino
Lowden
Deaalt Rusk
Dutch New Guinea
Mr. Rusk
Patel
Asion
Record Church Crowds In A C T Observances
Canberra area churches reported record Christmas attendance with overflow crowds at major services. Archbishop Eric O Brien urged peace and rights respect. Bishop Clements spoke of renewed faith and unity. Rev F P McMaster noted higher overall turnout. Rev Dr G S Wheen emphasized Christ’s presence beyond Santa.
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A.C.T
Als. Christopher's
Canberra
Goulburn
Clements
McMaster
Christman
Santi
Sants
Word Council of Churches
Stolen
Vandals Smash Milk Bottles and Garbage Tins
On Saturday morning, vandals smashed milk bottles and garbage tins along a roadway. Residents found bottles emptied and strewn under hedges, with scattered contents. Local authorities investigated as messes were noted along the street.
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Ras
Foo
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la Morita
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WAT
Sydney Mornay
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Robert Bougty Drysdale
Rue Crescent
Konia
Abie Ua
Mata
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Gartage Fins
Griffith
Srudway
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