Papua New Guinea Act invalid says Supreme Court hearing
In Port Moresby the Papua New Guinea Legislative Council defense is that the 1949 act establishing the council exceeds Australia’s trusteeship powers. Ma honey argues only a legislative union is impermissible and seeks an injunction blocking taxation bills amid ongoing High Court action and Canberra scrutiny.
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Port Moresby
A.a.p.reuter
Papua-New Guinea
Mahoney
R. F. Bunting
Legislative Council
Commonwealth
New Guinea
Australia
High Court
Supreme Court
Council
Canberra
Papua New Guinea
Papua
Transport Of Beef Cattle Studied On Tour To NT
A project officer from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, now living in Canberra, leaves for an extensive research tour to study road transport economics for beef cattle in the Northern Territory and Queensland. W Allen will discuss with Territory administration officials in Darwin and then investigate with a Department of Transport and Shipping official in Alice Springs. He has previously conducted field work on cattle road economics in North Western Australia.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Canberra
Northern Territory
Sra Tne
Queenslance
W. Allen
Darwin
Territory
Alice Springs
Department of Transport and Shipping
Allen
North Western Australia
Early Canberra Fire Engine Set for Auction
A 1925 Albion fire engine, Canberra’s second motor unit, will be auctioned at Kingston today. It arrived November 21 1927 driven from Melbourne by Station Officer Maloney, later serving beside Canberra’s first bush fire rec over rebuilt in Canberra. The engine ended up with Jervis Bay and Navy use before being retired.
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Department of Supply
Kingston
Canberra
Acton
Melbourne
W. Maloney
Percy Douglas
Maloney
Albion
Jervis Bay
Navy
Terrorist attacks kill four in Douala and injure twenty
In Douala four people including two Europeans were killed and about 20 injured when 30 armed attackers carried out terrorism in several parts of the town on Saturday night. Troops aided police to restore order after the assault.
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Douala
French Cameroons
Hawaii
U.S
Honolulu
A.A.P
Tiawai
United States
Eisenhower
Washington
White House
New York
Bombay
Ahmedabad
Gujarat
American Associated Press
Firemen bid farewell to Albion engine at auction
Three members of the Canberra Fire Brigade viewed the old Albion fire engine at the Department of Works area in Kingston yesterday before it goes to auction today. Station Officer W Maloney who drove the unit from Melbourne in 1927 Fireman E G Bailey and Senior Fireman H Stephenson were pictured in the foreground.
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Canberra
Department of Works
Kingston
Albion
W. Maloney
Melbourne
E. G. Bailey
H. Stephenson
Future Of Airport Under Extensive Review
The National Capital Development Commission and the Department of Civil Aviation review Canberra Airport due to runway and approach needs for modern aircraft. Interim terminal upgrades and 40 percent passenger-space extensions are planned while assessments continue, with parking improvements also being pursued.
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Canberra
National Capital Development Commission
Department of Civil Aviation
J. W. Overall
Canberra Times
Overall
Visitors Criticize Airport Upgrades in Canberra
Mr. Pead told The Canberra Times the airport extensions show deficiencies and threaten growth. He warned about reserving space for Commonwealth vehicles and questioned placing the RAAF station within any reconfigured plan. He called for a site that would integrate with public transport and housing needs.
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Canberra Times
Canberra
Srowth
Peadh
Australia
Pead
Retail chain Roger David sold to Rockman's group
Melbourne Monday report states Roger David’s large menswear retail network is acquired by Rockman’s in a £670000 deal to be paid over three years. The sale covers outlets with annual turnover above £10 million and includes K and E Rogers Pty Ltd which runs two Victoria clothing factories.
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Melbourne
Roger David
Rockman’s
Queensland
K. and E. Rogers
Irritating Parking Arrangements at Canberra Airport
A C1 Road Safety Council chairman P D Day called parking arrangements at Canberra airport an irritating little mess. He said Commonwealth authority reservations dominate and overwhelm the system. Canberra Chamber secretary Stewart East backed the view, noting the matter is under review by some authority.
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A.C.1 Road Safety Council
P D. Day
Canberra
Day
Canberra Chamber of Commerce
Stewart East
Servicemen to Get Basic Wage Rise in Defence
The Minister for Defence Mr Townley announced the basic wage for the defence forces will match the new adult male Federal basic wage at an annual cost of about £2 million. Sailors soldiers and airmen receive 2/1 extra pay, applying to National Service trainees citizen forces and permanent staff. Women’s services gain 1/7 per day, with cadets apprentices and other trainees receiving proportionate increases.
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Defence
Townley
Teens Attack Police in London Tiltbury Helmet Game
A Daily Express report notes 15 to 20 youths in Tilbury London attacked three policemen and knocked two down. The attackers then used the officers helmets to play football, per the AP dispatch.
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London
Tilbury
Daily Express
Fourth Black Knight firing achieves unknown height at Woomera
The fourth Black Knight test from Woomera yielded no height data. On June 11 the third flight surpassed five percent miles, a record for Australia, and landed 70 miles downrange. Minister Hulme called the trial routine and planned recovery of the nose cone at first light for atmospheric data. Capt. J Newman RAN retired as Woomera Superintendent, honored as range staff escorted his car to a awaiting aircraft for Salisbury transfer.
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Woomera
Australia
Hulme
J. Newman
R.A.N
No Serious Damage To Buildings In Canberra Weather
A Department of Works spokesman said despite weekend weather there was no serious damage to buildings or services in Canberra. Minor storm effects included a burst water main at O'Connor and temporary water restrictions. All Canberra roads reopened on Sunday with caution urged on waterways and muddy surfaces.
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Department of Works
Canberra
O'Connor
Braidwood
Clyde Mountain
Braidwood - Captain's Flat
Araluen - Moruya
Heavy Casualties In Village Bullfight In Portugal
Ten people were taken to hospital after the Montijo village bullfight festival. Four are in serious condition as bulls were herded through Montijo streets to the village ring.
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Portugal
Montijo
Associated Press
Montija
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