Express crash at terminal injures hundred in Brisbane
A Brisbane express crashed into a large steel concrete terminal injuring about a hundred people. The driver Keane and observer Pacey fought to slow the 600 ton train from 25 to 30 mph to 20 mph as emergency crews aided victims amid shattered windows, smoke, and sirens. Passengers, railway staff, and onlookers described a chaotic scene with hospital treatment beginning for the seriously hurt.
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Cree
King's Cross
Disney
Blanche Ryan
Annon Hill
Brisbane
Frank Waters
Hamidon
Victoria
Costa End
Tamiage
Jay
Picea
Dodor
Roy Wilson
P M.G
Air Force
P. J. Bates
Bundaberg
Michael Keane
Ipswich Road
Moorooka
Keane
Jann Desmond Pacey
Nicholson Avenue
Salisbury
Grafton
Pacey
Melbourne
Vai
Cairo Court Imprisons Two Britishers
In Cairo a spy trial yielded verdicts for four Britons. James Zarb, a 37 year old Maltese businessman, received a 10 year term with hard labour. Another defendant was given five years. Two others were acquitted. The case involved alleged obtaining military information for Britain during wartime and charges of contacting foreign agents and bribery.
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James Zarb
Cairo
A.a.p.reuter
Britain
Britain to deploy A-bombs in Australia plan discussed
Britain's postwar strategy reportedly includes a Mombassa naval base and moving Middle East troops from Cyprus. A London conference would address Snowh leadership, Commonwealth unity, and faster consultation to prevent future Suez style crises. The AP notes risks of racial, economic, and political strains in the alliance.
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Persal
Mombassa
Britain
Middle East
Cyprus
London
Boy Falls on 22 000 Volt Line at Substation
An eight year old boy was badly burned after falling across a 22 000 volt transformer line at Regent Street substation Newtown Wellington. He slipped while playing near a boundary wall with his five year old brother Patrick and was pulled clear by neighbor Arthur James Thornton risking electrocution. He remained in serious condition tonight.
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Sydney
Regent St
Newtown
Michael Wessel
Wellington Street
Patrick
Michael
Arthur James Thornton
Leenar Street
Patrick Tol
Mr. Thornton
Doctor's Bill Barred by Medical Society Vote
In New York a $1,500 bill for medical services rendered during the rescue of a son from a well was withdrawn after a three hour Suffolk County Medical Society mediation committee meeting. The society decided no bill would be paid by the Senator, and Dr Kris accepted the decision.
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New York
Alta Od
Bilt
Pees Hooper
Kris
Suffolk County Medical Society
Diefenbaker Heads to London for Commonwealth Conference
Ottawa report states Prime Minister John Diefenbaker will attend the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference in London. The pledge to continue foreign policy aims and international cooperation is noted as he travels with Major General G. The brief dispatch underscores Canada’s active role on the world stage.
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Ottawa
Canada
Mr. Diefenbaker
London
Subversive wire taps prompt federal prosecutorial action
AAP report notes a Congress appointed Commission found substantial information on subversive activities. The Commission advocates federal prosecution for targets whose phones were wiretapped, underscoring the urgency of published details.
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Congress
North Coast Police Probe Into Racketeering Begun
Senior officers said they were investigating certain allegations of racketeering in the North Coast area. Deputy Commissioner George Smith announced the inquiry led by C. J. Delaney and related to activities by Brisbane sea makers and northern country areas. The probe, ongoing in Kyogle and surrounding districts, aims to report findings soon.
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SYDN
Police Commissior
C. J. Delaney
George Smith
Ee Ware Jees sReveaty Tid
Brisbane
Three Die and Seven Hurt in Eildon Area Car Crash
In Thornton near Eildon a sedan left the road, hit a ditch and struck an electric pole killing Mrs Eve Blanche Glover 59 Geoffrey Hunt 3 and Cheryl Candick 3 all Moe residents. Seven others were injured including Mrs Jack Egan 54 and Sharon Hunt 5 with serious head injuries.
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Melbourne
Thornton
Eildon
Eve Blanche Glover
Geoffrey Hunt
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