Abolish the Legislative Council Debate Spurs Referendum Plan
The A L P in New South Wales urges abolition of the Legislative Council with a referendum on any constitutional change. The State Labour Government plans to push legislation to submit the issue to electors, noting bicameral parliaments offer uneven checks compared with systems like New Zealand or Swiss referendums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L.P
New South Wales
Legislative Council
Labour
Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Queensland
New Zealand
Child migration seen as best for Australia growth
Letter argues child migrants suit Australia amid economic trends. Advocates using schemes like Fairbridge Farm Schools Molong Pinjarra and Tasmania, plus Dr Barnardo's and Big Brother homes, to develop Australians. Calls for Rotary Apex and public support to aid these schemes and broader publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Fairbridge Farm
Molong
N.8
Dr. Barnado
Rotlary
Apex
Liberal Revival Fears Shape Two Party Contest in London Letter
The piece portrays Lord Hailsham and Mr. Morgan Phillips fearing Liberal gains as Grimond hints Liberals would influence any government while not joining a majority. It discusses Liberal balance of power, potential collaboration or restraint with Conservatives or Socialists, and warnings against electoral gimmicks like the Alternative Vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimond
Lord Hailsham
Mr. Phillips
Britain
Morgan Phillips
Jo Grimond
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Mr. Macmillan
Phillips
Labour Party
Gimonanag
Lorg Hailsham
Libeals
West pocket war on China coast slowly quiets to sporadic clashes
On the China coast the west pocket war between Nationalists and Red China persists on 14 islands off Fukuen opposite Formosa. Fire fights remain infrequent with minimal damage as Reds shell Quemoy and nearby areas while Nationalists reply intermittently. The tiny San Tan islet, 7.68 acres, is among the smallest held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
A.P
Quemoy Group
Matsu Group
San Tan
Quemoy
Unification Plans for S A Country Lines Expansion
Adelaide Tuesday reports Sir Mellis Napier opening the session with the aim to convert SA narrow gauge lines to standard gauge linking Adelaide to Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Kalgoorlie. Government to pursue a 30 million pound steelworks at Whyalla and an oil refinery with Broken Hill Rotary Co. investment. experiments to exploit Middleback Range iron ore could spark major industrial growth if successful. The state seeks a standard gauge connection to enable direct rail transport for consignors without breaks to eastern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
S.A
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Kalgoorlie
Mellis Napier
Broken Hill Rotary Co
Gall
Melis Napier Gald
Parliament
Iron Knob
Governor General Hosts Mr Giddy in Regional Soiree
The Governor General, His Excellency Field Marshal Sir William Stim, hosted Mr H D Giddy and luncheon yesterday highlighting cordial official ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Stim
H. D. Giddyet Lunaleon
Australia New Zealand to standardise on equipment
New Zealand Prime Minister Nash and Australian Prime Minister Menzies informally agreed to standardise defence equipment. Australia would supply most gear while New Zealand would manufacture some items for Australia, including wireless equipment and heavy wheeled vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N.Z
A.ap
Reuter
Australia
New Zealand
Nash
Menzies
Ifr
Plan for fresher eggs backed by grocers and farmers
Sydney reports the State Opposition backing a grocer and poultry farmer plan to supply first-grade eggs of guaranteed freshness. Leader Morton praised the scheme to counter prejudice from stale eggs and urged a practical test within existing marketing frameworks. Poultry farmers would receive a small premium for fast collection, grading, packing, and on-farm handling of eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vioreton
Sydney
Morton
Egg Board
Child Survives 30ft Fall in Randwick Home
In Randwick Wentworth Street a three year old girl Laura Morel survived a 30 foot fall from an outside stairway onto a concrete path. She was taken to Eastern Suburbs Hospital with head injuries and possible spine fracture. Her condition was described as serious but comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wentworth Street
Randwick
Laura Morel
Eastern Suburbs
Laura
Mexican Movie Stars Refuse TV Roles for Higher Pay
Mexico City Associated Press reports top stars Cantinflas Dolores Del Rio and Maria Felix spurn television as audiences grow. They seek better roles and pesos, not prestige, in a thriving Mexican film industry where Cantinflas is among the world’s highest paid actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Associated Press
Mexico
T.V
Cantinflas
Dolores del Rio
Maria Felix
Looli
Cantinflag
Sixth Fleet To Miss Istanbul Visit Delayed By Maneuvers
Sixth Fleet warships led by heavy cruiser Des Moines postponed their planned courtesy visit to Istanbul. The U S Consul General cited maneuvers as the reason and declined to give details. The ships had arrived in Istanbul on June 18 for a week long stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istanbul
A. A.P
Reuter
U.S
Des Moines
Dus
£1260 Missing From Safe At Eucumbene
Sydney police seek help from Melbourne colleagues in tracing a former Snowy Mountains construction firm staff member believed to hold information about the £1260 missing from a safe at Eucumbene Portal. The money was placed in the safe on Saturday and found missing when the safe was opened after the weekend holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Snowy Mountains
Eucumbene Portal
D L P Calls For Federal Nominations
Melbourne reports the DLP moves to nominate for all 33 Victorian House seats in the coming Federal elections. Secretary F Dowling notes nominations close July 3 with post-deadline preselection ballots across Victoria. The party foresees three or four DLP candidates for the six Senate vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
DLP
House of Representatives
F. Dowling
Onlq
Dowling
Victoria
Senate
Cyprus Policy Deferred Amid Cyprus Riots and Plans
London sources report both Greece and Turkey oppose Britain's Cyprus plan. A proposed three member commission would include a British official, a Greek, and a Turkish member. British paratroops and Marines reinforce Cyprus as rioting subsides, with curfews lifted in major towns. Archbishops and mayors discuss Britain’s proposals in Athens and Nicosia while Ankara and Athens hold secret sessions on the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Cyprus
House of Commons
Island
Nicosia
Makarios
Athens
Anthimos of
Kitin
Hugh Foot
Evangelos Averolf
Ankara
Turkey
National Assembly
Fatin Zorlu
Baha Atshiet
Farrs
Gree
Macmillan
Athena
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.S.W
Air
Milil
Derek Moons
West Pocket
China Coast
Eucumbene
D.L.P
R.A. Transport Command
Valetta
Malta
Royal Marine Commandos
No. 24 Commando Squadron
Bermuda
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!