Five cadets dead missing after capsized boats tragedy
West Australian cadet W Brian Jorgensen's body found amid rescuers efforts as four cadets are officially declared missing presumed drowned. Survivors Cadets Gosling and Ford praised for courage while an inquiry committee is convened and inquest steps begin.
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Brian Jorgensen
Ronald Pritant
Strathmore
Victoria
Airy
Campbell
Uahep
D. W. Ford
Arthur Faddert Sai
Australis
Gosling
Ford
Army
J. C. Cramer
Papua
New Guinea
Royal Military College
Caleia
Cramer
Rabaul
Army Headquarters
Melbourne
Mer
Strike on Sewer Contract Sparks Labor Dispute
In Canberra area a strike by 60 workers at the French firm Citra Fougerolle halted a large sewer tunnel job near the Department of Interior. Three men, two Italian labourers and a German crane driver, were dismissed after resisting rain work. AWU reports ongoing complaints about conditions. A Navy helicopter and Amphibious craft joined a broad search for missing workers as authorities plan further action.
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Citra- Fougerolle
Department of Interior
Acton
Sto Pn
Australian Workers’ Union
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association
A.W.U
Tila
Sydney
Canberra
Navy
Dakota
G. A
Brisbane
Col. Hassett
Hot Tempers Over Cold Showers at Canberra Brickyards
A threatened stoppage over inadequate showers caused a conference between unions and government representatives. Mt Richards of the Department of Works urged management to install smaller, efficient hot water showers to conserve energy. Officials propose upgrading shower heads to address peak-period cold water issues and avoid work disruption.
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Canberra
Messia
W. RL
Sith
Smith
Pottery Industrial Union of Australia
Wharf Dispute Before Court To Day In Australia
Hopes for a nationwide wharf settlement center on Mr Justice Ashburner's Sydney Arbitration Court hearing tomorrow. Workers refuse to work in reduced gangs across Melbourne Sydney Townsville Hobart and Port Adelaide. After talks with Mr Justice Ashburner AC TT president Mr Monk and W W F secretary Mr J Healy he will decide who sets gang sizes and sling loads. Stevedoring Industry Board said it would make further changes to labour forces.
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Australia
Justice Ashburner
Sydney
Woman to Head Soviet Parliamentary Delegation to Britain
Moscow dispatch reports Mrs. Katerina Rineva, the sole woman on the Soviet Communist Party Presidium, will lead the Soviet parliamentary delegation to Britain this week.
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Moscow
Reuter
Katerinay Rineva
Soviet Communist Party Presidium
Britain
Court Told Pole Held Soviet Link In Liquor Case
A Polish cab driver testified at Central Court that he worked for Soviet security while dealing with liquor purchases, claiming involvement with the Russian Embassy. Detective Golding said Marue claimed ties to the Commonwealth Security Service and to supplying liquor to Villa Nave, with dishonoured cheques and remote payments.
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Pole
Marus
Gol
Marua
Andre Fraipts
Marue
Villanave
Det. Golding
Marve
Commonwealth Security Service
Det
Golding
M. D. Finlay
Posseasion & Press
Biapritor
Andre Villanave
Elizabeth Bay Road
Elizabeth Bay
Cent
Andre
Bland Criticises Government Delay on Public Accounts
The chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee Mr Bland of Warrnamban criticised the Government for delaying action on committee recommendations from two years ago. He questioned the Public Service Board about progress, and a board representative said a committee was formed to tackle administrative orders and last met about a year ago with some recommendations sent to the Prime Minister.
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Joint
Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee
Bland
Lib
Warringan
Public Service Board
Brown
Birth drug Relaxia aids premature births in new development
Warner Chilcott Laboratories announced a commercially available female sex hormone named Relaxia. The hormone supports the birth process and is aimed at reducing complications for premature births, marking a significant pharmaceutical milestone.
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New York
Menzies Calls for Clear Commonwealth Voice
London reports Prime Minister Menzies warned the British Commonwealth could drift into a loose union like a UN committee without shared aims. He urged a unified voice and joint views on world matters, warning against endless compromise plans that yield inaction.
Accident Victim Dies in Canberra After Car Collision
Daganaesko a 45 year old man died at Canberra Community Hospital from injuries after being struck by a car near Acton Guest House. Tasko also struck by a vehicle at Edward Terrace intersection.
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Daganaesko
Acton Guest House
Canberra
Tasko
Edward Terrace
Eden And Lloyd To Visit Soviet Union
Anthony Eden and David Lloyd George plan a Moscow visit to repay Soviet Premier Bulganin and Communist Party Secretary Khrushchev for their April Beltain visit. The trip is slated to begin May 5 and will rebalance Anglo Soviet exchanges.
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Eden and
Lloyd
Soviet
Moscow
Er Anthony
Asyd
Marshal Bulganin
Soviet Communist Party
Mr. Khruthoe
Beltaln
Dogs Attack Sheep on Fernhill Property Prompt Shooting
On the Yass Road at Fernhill near Canberra two men shot dogs mauling sheep. Mr Fred Southwell, while crutching on his property, shot the cross bred Dalmatian type and Mr Fred McInnes shot a terrier. The dogs had repeatedly attacked and killed or maimed sheep, with earlier incidents reported on nearby properties.
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Canberra
Fred Southwell
Fernhill
Yass Road
Southwell
Fred McInnes
Queanbeyan
Mr. Southwell
McInnes
Actress Dies During Play Collapse on Stage
Marie Vicker a 19 year old actress collapsed and died on stage while playing a patient in the play Doctor and Patient last night. The incident occurred during a performance at the theater.
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Jack
Marie Vicker
Ff Peere
Mindem
Patient
Poland Imports From Australia Wheat Total 45000 Tons
Warsaw Radio reported that Poland imported 45 000 tons of Australian wheat in the first five months of this year. London dispatch notes the figure as recorded by Warsaw Radio.
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London
A.A P.-Reuter
Warsaw
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Mr. Menzies
Commonwealth Voice
Menzies
British Commonwealth Association
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Duke of Gloucester
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Bething
Poland
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