Freights on exports rise 14 percent in forecast
Sydney commercial circles forecast a 14 percent rise in freights on Australian exports, amounting to about £26 million annually. The higher rates are seen as balancing overseas payments strain but increase costs for beef, wool, dairy, fruit and other goods shipping to the UK and Europe.
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Australia Wins Davis Cup Challenge Round
Australia clinched the Davis Cup challenge round with decisive performances as key battles featured Rosewall, Hoad, and Gimmalva. Captain Harry Hopman praised the team after a tough tie, noting the close first day and foreseeing a strong chance to retain the Cup next year.
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German salvage ships lift in Suez Canal operation
Two German salvage craft Ener ie tH and Awe aid by the UN in Suez as a blockship set to turn them with the Hermes tug. Port Said Harbor shows the scene while HMS Forth, a British depot ship of 9,060 tons, rests in the background.
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Firemen Fight Powder Magazine Blaze in Melbourne
Firemen risked their lives tackling a blaze at a powder magazine in Melbourne. Firemen Taylor and Deverall located five gelignite cases and eight 56 pound boxes of blasting powder while Deputy Fire Chief Aldridge entered the site. The roof fire damaged the ceiling and a pile of metal turnings including aluminium and magnesium posed an additional explosion hazard.
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Native who eats like white man not Aboriginal
Darwin magistrate Mr J W Lyona ruled that a native could be considered not Aboriginal after evidence showed Tilawarra ate like a white man. The case involved Tilawarra accused of supplying liquor to an Aboriginal, with Sydney stating the man had adopted white customs such as using cutlery and sleeping in a bed.
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Watchful Truce Emerges in Hungary Amid Turbulent Ties
Reports from Budapest indicate a cautious pause between Hungarian patriots and Communists as reforms loom from the Kadar regime. Economic strife deepens with miners quitting work and Soviet withdrawals noted around key Budapest crossings and bridges.
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Fire danger forecast rises across ACT region today
Bush Fire Council authorities warn high fire danger will persist with little improvement expected tomorrow. Grass lands and forests in the ACT district are under dry conditions with precautions in place as windy conditions threaten to worsen. Rural brigades will patrol roads while fire crews stand by in forests. lookouts at Ainslie Rowen Uriarra and a Dakota aircraft will monitor for fires.
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Death for Mau Mau Chief in Nairobi Trial
East Africa reports the death sentence for a Mau Mau leader in Nairobi after an appeal related to alleged illegal possession of a firearm. The ruling comes after last month's death sentence in the case.
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Kurrewa and Solo Vie For Lead In Tasman Race
Radio reports from Hobart at night place Kurrewa and Solo near the front of the Tasman yacht race. Anitra leads third with Carol J fourth while a damaged vessel is aided 30 miles northeast of Gabo Island. Turmoil and variable winds affect the fleet as boats including Tarle Tam o Shanter and Four Winds regroup near Bass Strait.
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