Curfew Tightened as Penang Riots Erupt
Clashes erupt in Penang with four dead as curfew tightens. Government party leaders plan stricter action and rail and ferry links to the Malayan Union are disrupted while Kuala Lumpur coordinates aid and calls for calm.
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Niger
Penang
Shine
Ku- S Fumpor
Jssiin Hse
Cheng Lock
Onder
Penong
Renin
CTI
London
Fees Ardul Rahman
Water consumption drops after cool spell
A Works Department spokesman said that cooler weather over the past two days reduced water use. Readings from the night before show lower consumption, with penalties for excess use expected to commence. City readings from Canberra indicate similar trends across areas.
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Department of Works
Ois
Hunan
Aly Khan to Marry Paris Model Bettina in Reno Licence Move
Aly Khan, son of Aga Khan, flew to Switzerland to recognise a 1983 Reno divorce and pursue a marriage with 16 year old Paris model Bettina. The Daily Mail reports a Swiss marriage licence was secured weeks earlier amid secrecy and legal formalities.
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Aly Khan
Paris
London
Rita Hayworth
Bettina
Daily Ported
Aly
Aga Khan
Graziers Rush To Insure After Bush Fire Threat
Graziers rush to insure stock and property as bush fires threaten the ACT district. An Canberra insurance manager said graziers were nursing sheep and cattle fences and haystacks while offices remained busy handling the surge in insurance business.
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Act
Canberra
Arrest of Algiers Deputy Commander shocks French forces
Reports say the deputy commander of the Algiers Military Police has been arrested and relieved of command amid a suspected plot and regional instability. Meanwhile retail beer prices rose in New South Wales and Canberra as authorities warned shortages and potential further increases ahead of late week developments.
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Reuter
Algiers
Aay
Air Force
Algetia
N.S.W
Canberra
U.sv.a
T. Thorne
Sydney
Pro-Communists Armed in Sumatra Reported
The U S Embassy says field hands on Sumatra plantations are secretly armed by unknown parties as the revolt there remains bloodless for now The number of foreigners in Sumatra includes at least 190 Americans 50 Brits 50 Australians and over 5000 Dutch while tensions rise over rebel demands and partial government surrenders.
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P.reuter
United States
U.S
Jakambi
Ifrom
Djskarta
Esmonds Join Holden Agency in Canberra Dealership
Esmonds Motors Pty Ltd of Mort Street and Bruce Pty become joint Holden dealers for Canberra. Both firms are long established General Motors dealers in Canberra. Esmonds previously dealt in Vauxhall cars, but import restrictions limit the model availability, prompting the change.
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A.C.T. Holden
Esmonds Motors Pty, Ltd
Mort Street
Holden
Canberra
Bruce Pty
Uta
General Motors
Esmonds Motors
Chinese Editor Disputes Primate's View on China
Australian born Chinese editor L. J. Chan-jo criticizes Dr. Mowll’s claim that life in China was free under Communist rule. He asserts atheistic oppression, reports of brainwashing, and mass refugee exodus with millions in hiding or living rough in Hong Kong. He notes Australian visitors would see refugees.
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Honght Standard
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Chan
Oing
Chancing
Australia
Sydney
Hongkong
Dr. Mowll
Bush Fire Council Warns of High Fire Hazard Today
The ACT district faces high fire danger today with hot and windy conditions forecast. A Bush Fire Council spokesman credited Canberra residents for preventing major fires through careful precautions and cooperation.
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Bush Fire Council
Canberra
A.C.T
Fires Deliberate Fears Strike Canberra Area
Two fires believed started on purpose were extinguished in Canberra yesterday afternoon. One burned about two acres of grain near O’Conner shops and was likely started by children. Two bankers aided by the Bush Fire Council helped extinguish it. Minutes later a rubbish dump near the Kingston powerhouse was also burned out. The fire station reported no trouble yesterday with a crank who has made 12 false alarms recently.
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O'Conner
Bush Fire Council
Kingston
Geelong Wool Sale Tops Prices for Horsham Lot
The sixth series at Geelong featured the highest wool bids of the day with two top lots from Horsham and Tretralia drawing sharp competition. Brokers opened with a catalogue listing 25,000 bales offered at auction, presenting an attractive assortment for buyers.
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Ighest
Horsham
Second Mishap For Joyita Sinks in Fiji Group Waters
SUVA reports indicate the island trading vessel Joyita struck a reef in the Fiji group last night. Passengers and crew abandoned ship and awaited lifeboats. The ship, famed for a 1955 sea mystery, reportedly flooded its engine room and listed to starboard after the collision.
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Suva
Joyita
Fiji
Burns Philp Wee
Police guard Monaco hospital as Grace Kelly's confinement nears
Police cordon Monte Carlo Hospital tightens as Princess Grace's delivery nears the birth of Monaco's royal heir. Sources say an official birth announcement may come after the end of Uria week, under a 1919 treaty, with palace security and royal succession implications discussed amid the rare public attention.
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Monaco
A.a.p.reuter
Monte Carlo Hospital
Grace of
Grace Kelly
Old Digger Missing From Yass War Veterans Home
A 70 year old ex service man is missing from the Linton War Veterans Home at Yass since Saturday morning. Police fear for his safety. He left about 9:30 am carrying about £200. Described as 6ft 4in, fresh complexion, clean shaven, very long grey hair, in sports clothes. People with information urged to contact police.
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Yusa
Yass
St. John of Goa
Goulburn
Western Australian Girls Arrive in Canberra for Visit
A party of 220 girls from Western and South Australia arrives in Canberra for a two day visit. They are members of the Young Australia League touring eastern cities and will stay at Hillside Hostel. They plan visits to Parliament House and the Olympic Swimming Pool this afternoon and will be privately screened at the hostel for their benefit. War Memorials tours are arranged, followed by short excursions on both city north and south sides. They depart by train tomorrow night.
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Western Australia
South Australia
Canberra
Young Australia League
Hillside
Parliament House
Olympic Swimming Pool
Dima
Casperce
Brazil to Join UN Force Amid Middle East Crisis
A Brazilian battalion is set to join the United Nations Emergency Force in the Middle East. The force will increase with Brazil contributing troops and support as part of the UN mission.
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U.N. Force
New York
Waegee
United Nations
Middle East
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