Australia to host science in wool tour and United States link
Douglas T. Boyd, chairman of the Australian Wool Board, outlines an international wool science tour with Australia showcasing latest selenite developments. The tour includes the Wool Bureau and Princeton Project aiming to boost wool use and processing research, noting US demand and projected stable or rising markets despite lower Australian production.
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Selenite Developments
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Australian Want Board
Direenational Wool Executive
London
Wool Bureau
Tne
New York
Ween
Bodken
Boyd
North America
United States
Wool Board
Amer Lcan
Dominion
Princeton
Princeton University
U.S.A
New Zealand
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Uga
Mr. Boyd
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Asbestos Workers Strike in Canada Amid Severe Health Fears
Ottawa reels as Canadian miners at Astenton town stage a 12 week strike over safety. The walkout targets Canadan company's failure to curb asbestos exposure, raising asbestosis fears. Police intervene amid violent protests and arrests as workers press for safer controls.
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Ottawa
Owen
Canaan Iubistas
Xpaker
Canada
Sebastian
Astenton
Rirulondera
Victoria Orders Coal From Abroad
The Victorian Premier said the government aims to import 400000 tons of coal from abroad, including 250000 tons from India and King land. Currency issues delayed approvals until Prime Minister Chifley authorized purchases. About 1000 tons of Indian coal expected Friday, with 6000 tons to follow and English shipments of 1000 tons each.
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Melbourne
Blaie
Me. Holloway
Kingland
India
Chifley
Chiley
Hottway
Withdrawal of OL workers from Central Burma
AAP Reuters reports that Britain will withdraw all oil workers from the Central Burma oil field near Yangong Angyaung, about 340 miles north of Rangoon, due to risks from ongoing military operations in the area.
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Burma
AAP
Reuters
Former priest attacks church in Czechoslovakia
Alexander Horak a former priest in Prague accused the Czechoslovakian Roman Catholic bishop and clergy of treason for serving unfriendly foreign powers. He demanded penalties including death for those named and suspended by the church for political activity under the Communist government.
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Prague
Alexander Horak
Drveat
Wey
Anscot
Scotland to host major display in Britain’s 1951 engineering festival
Century's Progress in Engineering will feature a Glasgow exhibit as part of the Festival of Britain in 1951. The display plans to illustrate Britain's heavy engineering, shipbuilding, and future contributions in four major exhibitions outside London. The event spans about 14 weeks and aims to draw around 10 million visitors, marking an unprecedented large-scale showcase of engineering prowess.
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Scotland
Glasgow
London
Britain
Pruning Exhibitions Planned Near Nar and Ted Hills
An Australian report notes pruning demonstrations by the horticultural instructor from New South Wales. Events are set for July 22 at Racket Road Jarrabarberra Avenue Nar and the following Saturday at Commander C. Car ria residence Monaro Crescent Ted Hills area. Officials indicate the demonstrations aim to examine tree issues and provide guidance on backyard pruning practices.
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Racket Rd
Jarrabarberra Avene
Nar
Fabundah
Batsirday
Carria
Monaro Crescent
Ted Hii
Ted Hii, Departmental Aficiala
Neeupler
Mrs O Keefe Challenges Deportation Rights in High Court
Melbourne court action centers on whether the War Time Refugees Removal Act allows the Commonwealth to deport Mrs Annie O Keefe. The High Court is asked to rule if she was ever lawfully a subject and Australian citizen under the Nationality Act, with arguments over the act’s reach and validity.
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Wednaday
Commonwealth
Annie O'Keefe
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Homens
High ‘Court
Ornefe
Mt Bonbeach
McKell
O'Keefe
Jagsinat
Calwell
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Citizenarip Art Mrm
Tenn
Panic buying of petrol sparks Brisbane concern
Brisbane report notes panic buying of petrol with warnings that supplies will meet normal demand if motorists and retailers cooperate. Secretary L Allibony of the Australian Automobile Chamber of Commerce says reintroduction of ration tickets may be forced if panic continues, stressing the danger of repeat shortages.
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Brisbane
Australian Automobile Chamber of Commerce
L. Allibony
Allatralla
U S A Press Reports Australian Strike Backlash
The United States press discusses an Australian coal strike and its global implications. Echoing editorials, it questions Britain and Australia's responses, the role of Communists, and the Marshall Plan, amid concerns over a broader Cold War strategy.
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York
Newepapera
New York Times
Australis
Moscow
Dally
Ateree
Puna
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Crippa
Britain
Sta
Jon
Soclal'am
Newa
Save
Australia
Dominion
Chiney
Stepa
Attlee'r Brand
China to Defend Chusan Island in East China Sea
Hong Kong report says the Chinese National Government decided to defend Chusan Island near the Yangtse River mouth east of Shanghai. A second note to Britain on the question of women at Chinese ports was promised, with legal aspects of the Nationalist policy noted.
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Hong Kong
Chunan Toland
Shanghai
Souyess
Britain
Acton Amateur Billiards Matches Set in Canberra
Amateur Billiards action at the Canberra Amateur gala shows Acton Guest House to face Fire Brigade at Acton Guns House while Hotel Acton meets Transport at Hotel Aston. Fire Brigade leads Transport one game as Hotel Acton defeats Acton Gulr by one frame for third place. Transport lineup includes W. Beadmar and teammates. Acton Gun House lineup features V. Levy and others.
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Hotel Acton
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Hotel Aston
Canberra
Acton Gulr
Haase
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A. Me. Donel
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V. Levy
J. Emintz
Dingwall
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