Unions Ban Coal and Gas Supplies Across Sydney
Industrial unrest spreads in Sydney as the Labour Council Disputes Committee imposes a black ban on gas coal deliveries to two strike-bound works. The action hits Australian Light and North zone plants affecting 440,000 customers and 9,000 workers, with meetings planned to decide next steps and possible government intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Labour Council Disputes Commntee
Atrikebord
Sydneyan
Sydi Th Oak Ae
North O Ane
Ipbgur
J.D. Kunny
Newcastle
Aistelia Wallways Union
New European Plan From Russia Promises Peace Summit
A Moscow backed plan proposes a summit with key leaders including Nehru and Abdel Nasser to avert a feared East West crisis. The article notes Western hesitation and seeks a framework for German reunification and broader European security.
Ruth Ellis Hanged In Holloway Prison
Ruth Ellis a 28 year old model and divorced mother of two was hanged at Holloway Prison after being convicted on June 21 for the murder of David Bynkeley a racing car driver at a public house in London. A nation wide controversy surrounded her death as crowds gathered and police cordons kept watch outside the prison walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wenmeday
Truth
Holloway
Wile
David Bynkeley
Nutable & Public House
Mampstead
Raater
Willa
Sensational disclosures of works frauds emerge
Fragmentary OCR reports alleged fraud in big contracts. Officials reportedly received documents and quotes, with claims of damages and investigations cited. Sources note secrecy and possible delays, while contractors denied wrongdoing and pressed for clarification amid political pressure.
Editor blames Jack Fitzpatrick for Bankstown fire
At Parramatta Coroner's Court editor Phil Engishh named Jack Fitzpatrick as the person he believes caused the Bankstown Torch newspaper fire in April. He testified the fire may have been started by an ignition source and discussed possible explosive materials but did not allege Fitzpatrick acted alone or intentionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Engishh
Jack Fitzpatrick
Bankstown
Engiseh
Parramatta
Jack Payurick
Anna
Taymirick
Goran
Nour
Philip Brugiach
Hreney
Williams Parsons
Italy
Englech
Iire
Jack Pulpatrick
Ray Fiitzpalsick
Inginch
Fitzpatrick
Inna
Enginch
Ray
Pitepatrick
Jacke Pitzpatrick
Engisch
Engich
Eamgyvery
Canusanel
Jack Fitapatrick
Ensiachy
Fire inquiry reveals motive and suspect in Torch building blaze
Witnesses described threats and alleged involvement around The Torch newspaper fire. Ingenglish testified he suspected Jack Fitzpatrick and Ray Fitzpatrick while estimating damage at about £20,000 and noting prior tensions with the paper. Police collected statements as investigators probed potential arson and motives.
Greyhound Attack Injures Man During Training Walk
Kenneth Hawer, 42, of Wentworthville, was injured at Parramatta District while training a greyhound. He sustained severe internal injuries after being mauled by the dog near a roadside site. Ambulance officers said he was taken to hospital in uncertain condition.
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Greyhounds
Greynount
Worthville
Kenneth Hawer
Dorney
Wentworthville
Parrimnatta
Pital
Rus Witlags
Mba
Ambulurico
Imcors
Fae Ara Age Atin Rene
End Of Malayan Aign Foreshadowed End Of Malayan Campaign
Foreign observers note signs indicating the Malayan campaign could end, with British officers in Singapore and Bangkok reporting ongoing operations against terrorists. Australian support and morale impressed officials as force actions continued around the region.
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Birdoh Hay
Bangkok
Singapore
Mars Banke
Australia
Fishing boat lifted from sea on back of whale
Port Pirie netsman recounts a strange incident when his boat appeared to be carried out of the sea on the back of a whale. He describes seeing a glint of something shiny, a possible second boat, and a large whale between 0 and 6 feet long in the calm surface. The event ends with a note of disbelief and a separate maritime dispatch from London.
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Elaide
Wednesauyan
Port Pint
Sporting Bodies Seek Fitness Funds for ACT Recreation Centre
At the ACT council annual meeting committees pressed for National Fitness funds to build a recreation centre. YMCA and Catholic Youth Organisation proposals were reviewed as candidates for joint venture with the NCFC and local sporting bodies. The motion to seek funds passed after debate on committee roles and future management.
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AJC
Witnew Advimary Council
YMAL
Catholic Youth Organisation
MD Anglin
Checepoutatias Sa
Oe Council of Act
Racinaaan
Hi Shen Ie
Cnn
Fitch
Oso
Brea
Columad
UC Cal
Cormaiee
Stone
Santas
Coenmittae
Ing
C ‘Doug
J. Murman
Mansra
Brophy
Harman
Sana
Fierce Winds Tear Yachts From Moorings in Sydney Harbour
Near gale force winds lashed Sydney Harbour causing yachts to break moorings and drift. Water Police recovered a launch, with vessels driven aground near Rose Bay and at the Mouth Head signal station reported gusts reaching high velocity. Rescue efforts continued as winds eased later.
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Sidney
Sydney Harbour
Mare Nan Adnan
Seid
Bevan
Shillings Beach
Redient
Cive Car Ferry Company
Rose Bay
Munch
Privilege Appeal Petition Lodged For Browne And Fitzpatrick
An appeal petition was filed yesterday on behalf of Australian Frank Browne and Raymond Fitzpatrick who were sentenced to prison last month for breach of parliamentary privilege. The Privy Council hearing is set for tomorrow. The petition includes annexures with a High Court judgment transcript and separate petitions merged into a joint plea.
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Privy Council
Frank Browne
Raymond Fitzpatrick
Praeral
Brewch
Committee of Privileges
High Court
Twalt
Sydney
Fragmentary medical report on newborn quads and care
The text outlines a medical note about quadruplets with unclear portions describing nurses, care hours, feeding, and a three day to two week hospital stay. Dr. Schmidt notes the babies are nearly past the initial period, indicating stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aumuideriba
Roem
Triabame
Schmidt
Turbojet Boat Breaks World Speed Record
A garbled report notes a turbojet craft purportedly breaking a world speed record over a lake. The piece mentions individuals like Malcolm Campbell and Stanley Bayro in unclear context during a trial run, with several unreadable phrases surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamannl Wartantagy
Donald Gimpial
Bive Bird
Non
Motor crash injures rider in Queanbeyan street hole
A rider was thrown from a motorbike and injured when it hit a deep hole in a Queanbeyan street yesterday. The rider, identified as Marnie Brogan, received severe injuries and was taken to Queanbeyan Hospital where condition was described as serious.
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Mungrave “Buveet
Quennbeyan
Interac
Boasana Crawfan Buvent
Queanbeyan
Marnie Brogan
Queanbeyen
Louve
Weather and health notes in Pretoria and surrounding region
Brief items report a cold spell and heat wave in Pretoria area with doctors advising on health concerns. It notes upcoming deliveries and local events, mentioning temperatures and damp conditions with a forecast of continued unsettled weather through the week.
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Comaider
Baminey Carters
Bhesusamd Naval Dock
MIWA
Merrickville
Mips
Nocastle Colliers
Ney
Waratah
Mare Voan Uy Seins Sn
Unian Em
Beare 2
Comeuaen
Ovai
Bydiy
Telegraph
Tetke
Clarks’ Union
Pram
Tee
Clarcal Rial
Clerka’ Union
Binmuaten
Karbour
Counc
Foumalians
Jasus
Classon
Proms
Ty the
Devon Me
Aniatvatinn Woranra! Union
Anton
Niburbem
Iresa
The
Carian
Qoraight
Dincuksiahs
Sinc Br
Labour Council Duputer
mMainyen
Ance
Duan Lapute
Agric
Amene Mineting
Hwarters Wil Bel Ince
Alfred Parkomorrow
Russia
Europe
Germany
Moscow
Gesteya
Theovina
Unc
East
Wantington
Misepnower
Repubilicann
Hargrade
Vatican City
Cuiro
Neha
Gimol Abdel Nasser
Cairo
Anid -Evey
Sarnestl
Mow Ow Me
aLement
Relalaie
Ruth. Ellis
Wemeoday
Costain
Trajans
Wwnia
Soren
Cobb and CO
Telopea
Cobb and Co Cosch
Telopse
Hanni
Jana Shepherd
EIN
Blanche Bart
Aidt
Pyers
May
Barkt
Pyera
Ray Wispatrick
Ray Allepatrick
Ane Paswor
Aire Aurih
Easile
Buasey Teoman Eugee
Dudley Taoinae
Eezeral Minrager
Aimaetf
Te Waster Poliday
Anit
Winco
TV Ly
Stetol Beausey
Raak
Chel
Pele Mniaver
Ate
Anthony Hen
Ted
Leaner Met
Hia
Chong
Murmas
Ceterne
We Evers
Fom National
Pretoria
Delivenes
Trent
Mary Wondon
Nurves
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