Australia’s dollar trade shows gradual improvement
Australia’s trade within the dollar area improved over 12 months, with the end of April deficit against the dollar area at £16,870,000, down from £35,822,000 a year earlier. Exports totalled £714,120,000 and imports £544,191,000, leaving a £188,000 surplus. Sterling area trade weakened, while Japan rose to third in wool exports behind Britain and France.
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Commonwealth Statistician
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Britain
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France
Duke Sends Gratitude Message to Governor General
The Duke of Edinburgh sent a message to Governor General Sir William Sim expressing thanks for greetings received. The reply stated the message came on behalf of the people and gave the Duke particular pleasure.
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South Australian Uranium Discoveries Promise Big Industry Boost
Premier Playford announced a new 500 square mile uranium field in the north east with potential millions of tons of ore. A pink float treatment process is cutting Port Pirie plant costs, and a £700,000 Morgan to Radium Mill power line may reach Broken Hill, with further regional extension planned.
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Port Pirie
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Broken Hill
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Uranium Found Near Copmimhuret and Torrington
Uranium was discovered on Gordonbrook Station near Copmimhuret about 500 miles from Crafton. Acting Mines Minister Mr. Gollan announced the find and will dispatch a geologist. Radio activity was very weak at 0.91 on the Geiger counter. Uranium minerals were previously found at Torrington in New England district.
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New England
Millions In Mineral Compensation Claimed After Darwin Rights Purchase
Claims worth millions of pounds arise against the Federal Government after the acquisition of mineral rights south of Darwin. The government requisitioned royalty and freehold blocks between Darwin and Adelaide River about 72 miles south of Darwin. Some 30 compensation claims have been lodged by former owners of freehold blocks near the Rum Jungle uranium field.
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Adelaide
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Diesel locomotives ordered for New South Wales Railway
Clyde Industries Ltd announced it had received an order from the New South Wales Railway for six diesel electric locomotives similar to those for the Commonwealth Railways. The 114 ton units will cost about 8 million pounds and become the most powerful locomotives in the region.
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Clyde Industries Ltd
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Commonwealth Railways
Ue Tig Auta Beevie
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