Waterfront union strike threat looms over Australian ports
Amid tense talks, unions threaten a nationwide waterfront strike across 63 ports and 26 000 workers unless waterside wage demands are met. A federal arbitration court had rejected interim rises, and union delegates plan a January 11 meeting to report on negotiations and consider a cutoff deadline for shipowners.
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Ule A.cal.u
Vic
Menk
Sydney
Melbourne
Monte
Atoynaga
Unione
Monk
Senorml
Atvijeo Ie
Justice Ashburner
Federat ‘Arbitration Court
Novemer
J. Brandby
AGEL
Yontarenet
Pederson
ABU
Ace Engine
Avivers
Styvodones
Anphlehis
Prekars
Stewara
Balers
Huistices
Merchant Service
Ghuild
Radis
wWzateers
Selene Con Tinsara
Motor Rivers
Ane Box
Iawains
Ski
Vickers
Masseottancaua
Wigo Jwatice
Perm Fauhany
Australia
Supor
Taleun Pines
Airlpoyners
ACLU
WWE
WWF
Wilk
Wool Market Firmer Tone Predicted Ahead of Auctions
A Sydney Adelaide and Albury previews by the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers forecast a firm tone for wool next week with prices seen rising toward the season's peak. Anticipated top making wools will boost exports while sales in Sydney Melbourne and Port were described as strong though uneven amid late year activity.
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Bydney
Adelaide
Albury
Cauneil
Anellatia Nave
Anio
Ig Seagon
Wild Coirprise
Wio Bulie
Sydney
Porth
Ute
Queen and Duke Visit Nigeria on BOAC Argonaut Plane
The Queen and the Duke of Windsor are aboard a specially adapted BOAC Argonaut plane bound for Nigeria. The departure from Bonitoy Port occurred yesterday, with officials confirming the royal party and the aircraft designed for high altitude service.
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Duke
Nigeria
BMNUN
Tuy
Argonaut
Airin
Tansey
British Overseas Airways | Corporation
Duke of
Carthdasy Limited
Mr Finlay Not To Hear Driving Case
The magistrate Mr Wi Piihiy, BM said the case charging negligent driving was adjourned for about a fortnight and arranged for another judge to hear it. The Public Service Board rebuked Mr Pin iy for criticism of Mr Shioshiun Meinlay.
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Sxuney
Iylday
Shiedbas
Mth Wi Piihiy
Puntic Service Board
Piniy
Shioshiun ‘Meinlay
Stoppage Seen Inevitable by Shipping Guild Officials
In Sydney authorities forecast an unavoidable stoppage as port officials including Captain Martin reported that major ports and minor ports agreed to stand firm. Letters were sent to all shipping companies calling for a conference at Park on Monday to address resignations and potential disruption.
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Sydney
Frida
Park
Iin
Roman Coffin Unearthed By London Boys
Two London schoolboys unearthed an empty Roman coffin near an execution site outside the old city wall. Workers found the burial ground extending for several streets and other relics but the museum curator downplayed the discovery citing uncertain significance.
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London Boys
London
Enony
Lonien Schooliboys
Peter Marsena
Old City
Ramuan Puta
Museus
Sylebo
Dorlanes
Ume
London Talks Soft Pedal Baghdad Pact
London ministers and diplomats wrap up two day review at the Foreign Office. Eight senior British envoys recall for talks discuss steering Western policy toward a Middle East alliance to counter Soviet moves. Britain seeks Arab state alignment, eyes US participation, but faces political strain and rioting at home.
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Seilor
Coun
Middle East
Builaw
Britain
Daydan
Amman
Atlianos
Washington
Lloyd to Attend SEATO Meeting in Karachi
Mr Selwyn Lloyd will represent Britain at the SEATO council meeting in Karachi on March 5 by invitation of Pakistan. The agenda includes reviewing the work of the organization since its Bangkok inaugural meeting in February 1955 and considering future actions.
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Crumy
Ye Poreigh
Beeretany
Selwyn Lloyd
Gellar Ae Lye Wevone
Council of the South-East Assi
Council
Bangkok
Fog Belt Threatens Britain Amid Global Smoke Crisis
A vast fog belt stretches from the South Cause of Yorkshire to Canada, spreading smoke and triggering travel delays. Government spokesman warns of worsening pollution as December 3052 deaths total 4,000. Volunteers assist with city cleanup as fears grow of escalating atmospheric impact.
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Lundam
Uriday
Yorkshire
Bisiah
Sihog Lesters
France Faces Premier Crisis After Assembly Vote
The French political scene centers on whether a Premier can be formed after the Assembly vote. M Mendes France and Mollet push for a new Republican Front while Coty consults as Communists and Socialists gain seats. A national front formation is debated but extremist groups risk driving the outcome.
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Alwek
MeGuy Mollet
Liti
Algeria
Anal
Coty
Wit BF
Pierre Selinolter
Bpeale
Ter
Our Assembly
Ant Whethes Unis
ML Goly
Bocmwsts
M. Mendes-Frence
Radical
Mendes-Fyntica
Mol
Poujwaists
Berliimdene
A. Boclil Reublicans
Monr Teastivale
Extreme
Flynt A Onkers
M. Mendes-France
Radios
Tunner
Mallot
Socialst Party
Hey
M. Faure
Baglees
National Front
State of Siege Reported in Chile Amid Strike Call
Most of Chile remained under a state of siege as President Certogbaned declared martial rule and adjourned Congress. The government ordered mobilization of all troops while the Communist agitation spurred a nationwide strike set for January 2 to protest wage and inflation measures. The Big Tented Labour Union called for action as officials warned of price and pension changes for civil servants.
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Santiago
Chits
Chile
Niege
Certog
Missing Man Found Hanged Near Warriewond
Sydney report tells of Allan James Miller, 39, of Oak Lasts Avenue Betcroft, found hanged from a tree near Foley's Hill about Sunday. He had left his wife and children after saying he would return soon, and police located the body roughly 100 yards from the trail, near Bayview.
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Sydney
Warriewond
Allan James Miller
Oaklasts Avenue
Betcroft
Bayview
Jay
Miller
Foley's Hill
Mae Mona
Explosion Near Nicosia Reports No Casualties
Fragmented report from Cyprus notes an explosion near Nicosia without casualties. Governor Sir John Harding was present during the attack, with injuries reported among soldiers and staff. The incident marks the second hospital attack this week involving British forces.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
John Harding
Brivah
McManus Wins Victorian Senate Seat
The government confirms McManus a Liberal candidate won the open Senate seat with a final count of 207,547 votes. Across states, McManus leads in Victoria and McCallum notably leads NSW with 258,606 votes versus North's 180,025. Several incumbents are re-elected in South Australia and NSW, while other party preferences show shifting support.
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Anos
Gratarday
Senate
Laboui
If. McManus
Mym
South Australia
Nancy Buthiaid
Hug Bona
Nsw
Sunators
Messrs
Ashley and
Armstrong
Lab
Une Spooner Ard Ied
Libera
Seertain
Mecallum
Lib
McCallum Ns
North
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Simson
Aintiset
St. Tan
Shots Exchanged In Malaya Near Singapore
Australian troops engaged in exchanges with enemy units in Malaya near Singapore with reports of clashes during operations. Army dispatches describe patrols and pursuit actions against hostile elements, noting ongoing combat as forces advance through key areas.
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Bingapore
Priday
Steu
North Navy
Noo
Withay
Tbat
Australlang
Chasliie
Digitie Ebinary
Atlernaen
Pacific Test Plans Stir U.S. Nuclear Debate
Fragmented report says Washington plans new hydrogen bomb tests in the Pacific this year. Officials cite Congress authorization and previous test data, with figures around 20 million tons TNT. The president reportedly approved preparations as Christmas nears.
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Pacific
Washington
Priday
United States
Uilion
ALP Moves to Expel Mr Evatt After Executive Vote
ALP officers planned a Tuesday meeting to consider expelling Mr Clive Evatt after a close five to two executive vote. The party chief and state executive prepared to act at Friday’s session, citing alleged wrongdoing and pledging strong action despite opposition from some members.
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Sy Fratag
Wight
Clive Evatt
Sunion
Ulllerass Wankuh
Ig Blortagaug
Galil
Pally
Hell
Shotell
Blackinray Socrety
Collen
Inj
He Raene
Tyne
Hull
Gyaul
Sheervera
Uie Alp
State
AWLP
Evatt
Tull
Weeoutrye
Nest
66 More Died On Roads In Last Year
Figures released by the Acting Commonwealth Statistician show that 2,013 people were killed on the roads in 1958-59, up from 1,870 in 1953-53. The 1954-30 toll was the highest since 1881-82, with 2,050 deaths and 46,163 injured, a rise of 4,850 on the prior year. During the year 7,709 accidents were reported to police, most on straight roads.
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Commonwealth StaUatictait
Carver
Stright Roads
Durie Ueuirter Dent
Reconstruction of 1950s records and oblique names in a disjointed text
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Lon In TANG recap and a 195k record, with Dr Thompson linked to a 9 Cinotoy Increase in 1956. Mentions Jahn Thoninsan and Gntiada Lid, unclear events and locations, unclear chronology.
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Tang
Jahn Thoninsan
Thompson
In Brief: Global Leaders at Public Events and Crises
United Nations reports and Western leadership notes show Adenauer in Bonn hosting birthday events amid Cold War tensions. U S–Mexico border and European economic concerns unfold as politicians travel for diplomacy. Belgium faces labor strikes affecting industry while plans for winter Olympics advance in Sacramento. Singapore and Entebbe cover antieem campaigns and slave trade justice in Africa.
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Matary
Bonn
West Germiy
Éritay
Geran
Aadennus
Panes Gavatian
Wise
Washington
Jevolice Ubitschely
Dyeira
Urey Petoidont-oleator Beaty
VoruAty
United States
Kubitechek Lina Fetst
Sepe SE Bb Key
Wexl
Act of Belgium
Pamistan
Ai Lewis
Motion Carnell le Review
Luchman
Australia
Baklay
Frank Bueno
Huu Valley
Singapore
Uae
Bolglin
Rue Andat
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