Desert ordeal ends in death of Victorian MLC
Michael Francie Lucy, a former Victorian MLC and Melbourne printing manager, died in Birdsville after 44 hours stranded when his car bogged on the Birdsville track. His wife Mary Allen Lucy survived after immersion in cold water. Temperatures reached 140 degrees, with 114 degrees in shade. The couple, on holiday from Melbourne, were rescued after help from Handie Pandie cattle station manager George Morton.
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Birdville
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Melbourne
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Mary Allen Lucy
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Tucy
George Morton
Handie Pandie’ Cattle Aation
Man in Wales Hospital After Near Drowning in Marshes
Local report says a man identified as Arthur Folbward was found alive after three days lost in the Macquine Marshes. He was recovering in a Welsh hospital, with authorities noting exposure to near century temperatures in the ENE region near Neverdry Station.
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Mie
Arthur Folbward
Royal pilgrimage to war cemetery at Cowra visit
The Prince and Princess Mikasa of Japan visited Cowra NSW in blistering heat, touring the Japanese War Cemetery where 231 POW graves lie and paying respects with a wreath. A ceremonial walk along the grey slate path preceded a wreath at the base of the black memorial column, symbolizing strengthened bonds between Japan and Australia.
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Princess Mikasa
Japan
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Saito
Nsw
Cowra
Canberra
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C J. Capps
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Valle
Mikasa
Sefen
Empire of Japan
Hutchinson
Fee
RAF
Cowri
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Watiles
Csern
Mulyan
Becucci
Australia
Sheep Die as Bushfire Ravages Young District
A bushfire near Young burned six properties killing 250 sheep and destroying 3,750 acres of pasture along with 250 acres of wheat and 60 miles of fencing. It started late Saturday from a harvester spark on wheat, with hundreds of volunteers fighting the blaze through the night. Police warned smouldering embers could linger into midweek.
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Cootamundra
Late News Driver Killed In Grand Prix Crash
Ignazio Giannino, racing at the Muenon Artes Grand Prix, died after his car burst into flames and collided while attempting to overtake. The Associated Press notes extreme heat in Canberra area with 106 degrees recorded at Cooma. Bushfires burn vast acres across regions. 600 cattle moved, one calf perished. Fire crews, volunteers, and bulldozers battle ongoing blazes as authorities warn of rising danger this week.
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Jordan Crisis Sparks Arab Efforts to Halt Clash Spree
Arab diplomats move to avert a Jordan Palestine clash repeat after September fighting. Syria warns against operations while Jordanian troops use tanks on guerrilla bases near Amman Jerash Salt and Ruseifeh. Sadat calls for urgent Arab delegation as Amman hosts diplomats.
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Singapore Talks End Five Nation Defence Framework
Australia and partners Australia New Zealand Britain Malaysia and Singapore wrap two days of talks on a political framework to replace the Anglo-M Malaysian Defence Agreement. The plan aims for consultative action in case of outside aggression, with no binding timetable or elaborate treaty. A London defence ministers conference is planned for April to seal the nonbinding arrangement.
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Old defence pact outlines joint actions in Malaya Singapore area
The Anglo Malayan Defence Agreement and Australian involvement evolve through 1959 communiques and annexes. A new Air Defence Council will oversee integrated air defence from Sept 1 with a joint Commonwealth staff. An ANZUK brigade and jungle training facilities are planned, with Britain seeking continued access to Kota Tinggi. Malaysia supports Australia Britain and New Zealand needs but worries about large Singaporean troop training on Malaysian soil.
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London
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Malaysia
Inter
Kota Tingei
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New Zealand
Kota Tinggi
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Malayan
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Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference
Policy on labour in PNG attacked
The article reports criticism of the labour policy in Papua New Guinea with reference to international Labour Organisation conventions. It notes Cameron an MP discussing the matter and mentions Fiji’s impending role at the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference in Port Moresby.
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PNG
International Labour Organisation
Papua New Guinea
Cameron
Anthony Haas
Fiji
Pore
Mumps halt as England leads by 143 at Sydney Test
At the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday England sits at 332 in their first innings while Australia trails by 143 after reaching 4 for 189. Redpath stands 64 not out and Walters is out, having shared a 99 run third wicket stand with Redpath. Play resumes Tuesday as pitch spin could trouble Australia.
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Australia
England
Tan Redpath
Dot Walters
Redpath
Walters
Security police take over Hilton for Australian PM stay
Security men moved into a new suite at the Singapore Hilton ahead of the Commonwealth Conference. The Australian delegation will occupy the 21st floor and part of the 19th floor, with Prime Minister Gorton staying in the presidential suite on the 20th floor. The room was only recently completed.
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Arnold Smith
Singapore
Commonwealth Heads of Government
Singapore Hilton
Gorton
Price cuts tested in ACT Coles stores nation wide
In Canberra Coles stores since October price reductions have been trialed with cuts of about 10 percent across dairy, frozen foods, fruit and vegetables. Woolworths and other chains extended the plan amid claims the reductions reflect genuine competition and aim to curb inflation.
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