Flood threatens Ayr and Home Hill after cyclone devastation
North Queensland towns suffer severe cyclone damage with over 100 homes and the Bowen power house demolished. One dead and several injured as walls collapse and schools and banks unroofed. Communications cut as power lines and hospital facilities are damaged.
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Home Hill
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National Bank
School of Arts and Country Women’s Association
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Albert Crane
Proserpine Hospital
Proterpine
Townsville
Burdekin River
Glittering Reception Marks Parliament Opening Night
Kings Hall hosted a glittering reception for the opening of the 23rd Parliament. Nearly 1,200 guests crowded in as Governor General Sir William Slim arrived, with Lady Slim unable to attend due to indisposition.
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Sir William Slim
Lady Slim
Sir William
Government No To Votes For Canberra Residents
Prime Minister Menzies told the House that full voting rights for the Australian Capital Territory were not approved. Opposition MP Fraser pressed for ACT representation Act changes. Hasluck and ministers study territorial issues for potential recommendations. No immediate move to extend voting rights to ACT residents.
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House of Representatives
J. Fraser
Lab
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Northern Territory
Territories
Hasluck
A.C.T
Mr. Fraser
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Australian Capital Territory Representation Act
Victoria
Kooyong
Italy's New Prime Minister sworn in yesterday
Rome reports Signor Anton egal was sworn in as prime minister. He heads the 2d Mali an era since Mussolini in 1949.
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Italy
Rome
AAP
Signor Antonegal
Musso
England Defeated by Weather and Last-Wicket Stand
England fought hard to avoid defeat as Trueman and Laker forged a last wicket partnership. Cowdrey struck 46 with confident stroke play while Graveney led with 54 despite pressure from Davids. Rorke took the key 41 and dismissed the tail as Australia’s bowling was limited by injury concerns. Attendance reached 25,048 with £3,843 taken.
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England
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Laker
Cowdrey
Alcokes
Graveney
Davidson
Rorke
Tekine
Benaud
Meckifl
Charley Wray
Australian jet airliner rollout edges toward Canberra delivery
The first Australian made jet airliner rolled out of the Renton facility amid preparations for a Canberra delivery. Qantas and international partners anticipate a new era of transcontinental air travel as the American built jet nears service.
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Dantas Washington
Reuter
Autralian
Qantas Air- Mays
Renton
Seheiti
Canberra
Colourful Opening of 23rd Parliament Telecast
The Governor-General Siram Stim opened the new Parliament at 3 a.m in the Senate Chamber with a telecast to Sydney. Nine Kleig lights illuminated the chamber as a 9 gun salute followed Sir William s speech. Sir Frank was sworn in and J McLeay of South Australia was re elected Speaker. The Houses will meet later with the Address in Reply debate continuing.
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Australia
William Slim
Siram Stim
Sydney
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Senate Chamber
Sir William
Royal Military College
Duntroon
William
Parliament House
High Court
William Stim
Trank Kitt
Frank
House of Representatives
Leichhardt
Fulton
Labour
Alistair McMullin
J. McLeay
South Australia
House Off Representatives
Sir Williams
Hove of Representatives
Prospects Bright for Queanbeyan Show Opens This Weekend
The Governor-General Sir William Stim will officially open the Queanbeyan P A and Association show at the Showground on Friday with a ceremony at 1:45 pm on Saturday. After a dispute settlement the fair adds professional side shows for the first time since 1956, boosting expectations after weekend rain dampened earlier forecasts.
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William Stim
Queanbeyan P. A and Association
Canberra letters on Braddon Reid flats under review
National Capital Development Commission says recent Canberra Times letters are thoughtful and offer ideas. The Commission will study the Braddon Reid flats area, considering location of rest areas near the falls and addressing flooding before any major development.
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Canberra Times
National Capital Development Commission
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