Four WWII Japanese stragglers return to Japan after 11 years
Lieut Shigaichi Yama moto leads four soldiers who survived 11 years in Mindoro Philippines after WWII. On a ship to Mochi they speak to reporters about readjusting to civilian life. The men say they believed the war continued until a letter from the Japanese Embassy arrived on October 28 1956 confirming surrender.
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Shigaichi Yamamoto
Philippines
Mochi
Nitaro Ichii
Masaji
Duhie Nakano
Mindoro
A W U President Warns of Global Boom Burst
Mr Davis told the AWU annual Sydney conference that a trade boom with inflation masks no real prosperity and warned of an eventual crash affecting Australia and the Western world. He urged a federal Labour government to end the sales tax and promote socialist policy. The afternoon session adjourned with Evatt and Calwell expected to speak next.
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Davis
Aw.u
Sydney
Menzies
Hungary
Poland
Rumania
Ukraine
Lithuania
Assembly
Labour
Europe
Muungary
H. V. Evatt
A. Calwell
Five Homes For Auction Today From Woodgers and Calthorpe
Five homes to be sold at auction this afternoon in Canberra city rooms of Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd. Four brick residences in Turner O Connor Yarrunga and Kingston are in handy positions with modern fittings. A fifth Campbell Street Ainslie fibro two-bedroom home is sold under official receiver instructions. A large crowd is expected and bidding is set to be keen.
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Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd
City
Turner, O'Connor
Yarrumla
Kingston
Campbell Street
Ainslie
Twins Born Fifteen Miles Apart in Herne Bay Settlement
A mother of six, Mrs End Gawthorne, 32, gave birth to a son Garry at 2.12 pm in Herne Bay housing settlement and a daughter later at 5.25 pm at Crown Street. The births occurred fifteen miles apart. the mother was rushed to hospital after the first birth.
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Syranx
Herne Bay
Crown Street
End Gawthorne
Garry
Open Finding In Death Of Braidwood Dealer
The coroner delivered an open finding in the death of Grigg, allowing police to continue inquiries. Testimony said a man named Tammy Hills and his mate assaulted Grigg and robbed him of £7,000 before his death. An insurance policy and possible self harm were discussed, with banks, bankruptcy, and familial finances noted.
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Me Run
Grigg
Tammy Hills
Sergean Cutt
Goulburn
Tinting
Tilihe
Bin
Amilysts
J. Hiatt
Bunn
AMP
Society
Hitt
Aelor
Anti Pakistan Demonstrations Across India Mark Kashmir Day
Students across India protested Pakistan to mark Kashmir Day. They skipped classes and held meetings condemning aggression in Kashmir while urging the United Nations to act. Riot police used tear gas in Trivandrum as stone throwers clashed with authorities.
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New Delhi
Reuter
Pakistan
Kashmir
United Nations
Bur
Trivandrum
South India
Loneliest Industry Inspires Writer to Create and Sell
Mercer, a 39 year old AP radio and television pharmacist, discusses writing as a loneliest occupation. He recalls starting late after WWII service and early rejections, then selling to The Saturday Evening Post in 1949. He highlights self discipline and a life transformed by writing amid a modest, non-glamorous household.
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Tyis
Ion
Mercer
Noone
Ascorcated Press
Alma
Saturday Evening Post
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A.W.U
H. QO. Davis
Mortis Oxford
Maffield Australia
PTY
Tre, Amhi
British Motor Corporation
Australia
LTB
Oxford
Yarralumla Motors Pty. Ltd
Mort ST. Braddon
Yarralumla
B.M.C
2CA
Braidwood
Aera
Moyue
Gnan
Hiatt
Arthur Grigg
Arthur Gilg
Nance Ity Son
Ciiigren
Tera Bydney
Mom Galgg
India
New York
Charles Mercer
Associated Press
Ingueral Puthor
Lanny
Ainica
Rachel Cage
Bob Sayatny
Hersiory
Elie Lida
Charlie Mercer
Wile Limg Hia
Tave
Cot
Val
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