Hiking victim dies in Tasmanian expedition in wet clothes
In Hobart an inquest heard John Stuart 28 of Brighton Victoria died during a remote south west Tasmania hike. Coroner G F Sorell heard Frank Ball 28 said Stuart’s waterproof gear kept him drenched. he collapsed near Arthur Pinnate Saddle after a steep fall while carrying heavy packs. Stuart died January 5. Ball led relief to recover the body.
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Egyptian Deputy Premier Visits East Germany Amid West German Tensions
Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Gumel El Din Saiem reportedly visited East Germany, a move seen as a potential blow to Bonn’s claim to speak for Germany. Bonn feared recognition of East Germany could pressure West Germany to ease arms deliveries to Egypt, with Moscow already recognizing East Berlin.
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Indonesia Denies Plans To Join Commonwealth
DJAKARTA. The Indonesian government denied plans to join the British Commonwealth. Information Minister Sjamuddin Sutan Malem said Indonesia, busy abrogating its Netherlands obligations, has no plans to join any other alliance. He dismissed rumors that Agung Gde Agung’s London visit related to such a move.
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Earthquake Kills Two in Central Europe Reported
A severe earthquake rocked parts of Austria Hungary and nearby regions, killing two and causing significant damage around Budapest. The Daily Mail reported the incident yesterday, noting fatalities and lingering tremors.
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Woman Reclaims Car Stolen 16 Years Ago
Police say a 1937 Ford Prefect stolen from King's Cross on July 4, 1940, was found after the owner reported it. Detectives will interview Miss Marjorie Johnstone and hope to locate the man who first registered the vehicle to identify the thief and resolve ownership.
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Million Dollars a Day to Store Farm Surplus
Washington Friday the U S secretary of agriculture said surpluses costing about 1 000 000 dollars daily are being stored as the administration backs farm proposals. He praised the soil bank plan as economical with two parts a voluntary acreage reserve and a conservation reserve to cut production of wheat cotton maize and other crops and reduce government carryovers within four years.
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West Germany To Take Over Spy Network
Bonn reports the West German government plans to take over the anti-Communist spy network run by ex General Gehlen. About 4,000 agents in Germany and abroad would transfer to state control on February 2, with Gehlen remaining as chief under Chancellor Adenauer. The move aims to direct espionage and counter espionage operations and report to the chancellor and state secretary.
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Belconnen Man Wins £6000 In State Lottery
Belconnen man Jony Jolly wins a fixed prize in the state lottery with ticket MEB.A. He, in charge at the Naval Dockyard Police, buys about three tickets weekly and plans to use the money for his home. His wife Mrs Jolly was away shopping when the win was announced, causing many congratulatory calls that forced him to cut the phone.
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£50 Million To Reorganise Traffic In City
Melbourne officials propose a £50 million plan over eight years to create a metropolitan traffic authority, build tunnels and overpasses, and widen arterial roads. Minister Sir Thomas Mulley argues current piecemeal methods fail and delays worsen congestion.
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New underwater torpedo jointly developed by Britain and Holland
An official at The Hague said a new torpedo capable of firing underwater at depths over 800 feet was jointly developed by Britain and Holland. He noted British invention in the torpedo's construction and Dutch advancement in the firing system, with a Dutch submarine recently achieving great success using the weapon.
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