Mother and daughter stranded in Queensland flood for 10 days
Mrs Valu Putz age 36 and her daughter Jutta five were trapped in flood waters in north western Queensland for ten days. Their car ran out of fuel and they survived on baked ferns and coffee. They were rescued after a helicopter was dispatched and police and Imam Ary coordinated the effort. A fellow traveller, Mr Bill Wekleman, aided in the ordeal and the group was eventually discovered near the flooded area after additional travel and contact with authorities. The events occurred amid widespread floods in the region affecting transport and safety.
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Brisbane
Valu Putz
Jutta
Queensland
Qantas Staff Urge Halt to Retrenchments at Paddington
About 600 Qantas workers met at Paddington Town Hall to press the Federal Government and Minister Cotton for an immediate halt to retrenchments. They demand a public inquiry, direct talks with the board, and reinstatement of staff while awaiting severance terms. Twenty seven workers have already received notice of dismissal.
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Sydney
Qantas
Paddington Town Hall
Chi Aviation
Cotton
Transport Officers Federation
Tae
Inka
Fragmentary Late News Summary From Unreadable OCR
The readable fragments reference a late news item with mentions of people and events but lack clear names places dates or outcomes. The text is heavily garbled and cannot establish a concrete fact or narrative to summarize reliably.
Sculptress Norma Redpath to Visit Canberra for Sketches
The text notes sculptress Norma Redpath arriving in Canberra for a brief visit before returning to Milan to prepare new sketches aimed at a potential sculpture. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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Arteaian Asuapess
Norma
Redpath
Canberra
Austin National
Iver
Ine Redpatt
Dental fees to rise in Australia next month
Melbourne report notes dental fees expected to rise next month. Dr E W Kings, president of the Australian Dental Association, cites rising costs and a 2006 cost review as basis for higher charges. The practice administration committee prepared a first report and will pass it to members who finalised it.
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Melbourne
Wedneday
Australian Denial Association
E. W. Kings
Rmembere
Suspect Arrest Reported After Nighttime Drug Charge
A man identified as Mena Tone was arrested tonight in Mobart on drug related charges. He was remanded to custody and scheduled for a hearing at 10 am in Ho Cot Gemioms. Authorities advise more details will follow as the case develops.
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Ee Tbaki
Weanesaay
Estee Wet
Mena Tone ‘Oper van
Mobart
Aera of
Or 'Er
SA Liberal Leader Quits After 13 Years
South Australia Liberal-Country League leader Steele Hall resigns in a hushed House of Assembly. In an emotion filled speech the 43 year old cites loss of ideological purpose and party drift. He says he cannot lead a party that has forgotten its aim to govern for all South Australians. A party meeting is planned to appoint a new leader.
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Adelaide
Steele Hall
Liberal - Country League
South Australia
House of Assembly
Hall
Liberal Party
Labor
Alse
Legislative Council
Liberal
Country League
Ompfaw
Tnt Bch
West Bank
Sri Sonam
Dowitil
North America
Par East
Qantas
Wirline
Australia
Tata Clearing House
London
Serant Jy
Austrasia
Barmaids Fired in Brisbane Uniform Controversy
The Brisbane hotel fired barmaids for wearing revealing outfits as part of a promotional image. Labour secretary Mr Murphy of the Liquor Trades Union urged the hotel to push the new image while asking barmaids to dress in a risqué style with a minimal breast cover and floor length cape.
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Brisbane
Wedneway
Luis
Biquor Trades Union
Mrt Murphy
Gres International
Backbench Seat Sparks Leader’s No-Confidence Move
In Parliament Mr Hall sat among backbenchers as the Speaker called. he announced his resignation as leader of the LCP this afternoon. He cited party divisions and influence, noting the Assembly and Council rift. The party later shifted to a no-confidence stance while Mr DeGavie was named potential future leader.
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Hall
Askay
Hurst
LCP
Lernoon
Pete
Vrus
Hailon
DeGare
Bund
DeGavie
Vste
Hong
Iphuly
Waal
Refused Order Details in Unclear Threat Report
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a two threat order was refused and mention confessions denied by a spouse. Unclear names and many garbled terms follow, including a jockey and possible attacks referenced across pages. No coherent facts emerge. records are unreadable.
Tasmanian Poll Next Month Stirs Political Turmoil
Tasmanians will vote next month to choose a new House of Assembly and Government. Key figures like Kevin Lyons and Bethune are tied to shifting plans as rumours of cabinet reshuffles and executive changes surface. Officials delay official date, with April 22 or nearby under discussion amid government tension.
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Hobart
House of Assembly
Kevin Lyons
al & Brews
Bethune
Tor
Siknét
Overseas air travel under tighter scrutiny due to Qantas leakage
A government audit study warns of substantial suspected leakage from Qantas to foreign airlines, potentially up to US$1 million, as officials push to tighten controls on official overseas travel taxied by a Treasury team. The report notes lack of firm expenditure figures while outlining proposed measures requiring officers to report travel costs and tickets to monitor and curb misuse.
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Qantas
Inter
Treasury
Ofer
Toavel
Sydney
Cor
Melbourne
Frome Hans Reng
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Rosa
Shin
International Air
Qaniay
Tevevalinn
Howe Himnall
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Solionul Assembly
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Fiers
Wwe
Sallam el Assembly
Ett
Iit Nus
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Uae
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Axye
Uit
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Mather
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Sime
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Iim
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