Liberalisation Means Test Revised in Prime Minister Speech
Melbourne audience hears Liberal Party pledge to abolish the means test at a cost of 100 million pounds annually. Government rent subsidies, home ownership schemes, and wage arbitration changes are outlined, with emphasis on inflation control, production boosts, and broader pension access.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Menges
Mensles Tun
Canterbury Memorial
Menten
Mts
Old Man Fights Off Thief in Barn Scare
Thomas of Hima Road, New Tmbton, awoke to a break in at his barn. An intruder entered, threatened him, and demanded goods valued around £40. The 80-year-old man wrestled and disarmed the thief, who fled after the struggle.
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Nana
Belker
Anton
Juan Catt
Une
Thoma
Hima
New
Tmbton
Cendeta
Thomas
Thorn
ThorDin
Dulles Denies UK Admission to Arzus Pact Talks
Geneva dispatch says the American secretary of state John Foster Dulles did not seek UK admission to any Arzus Pact. He directed focus to general defensive talks in South Asia with potential partners, denying linkage to Australia and New Zealand.
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Dulles
U.K
Arzus
Geneva
Commonwealth ‘Roureas Today
London
John Foster Uullex
Australia
New Zealand
Sou
Ryutor
Proedea
Asie
Urstein
Anau
U S Jets to Break Sound Barrier Over Melbourne
Fragmented report notes jet aviation aiming to surpass the sound barrier above Melbourne. References to officials, speeds, and location are unclear due to garbled text but imply a government or military test near Port Victoria with high altitude goals and named individuals.
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U.S
Melbourne
National Development Committee urged cooperation in housing plan
The National Development Committee and the Department of National Development advocate cooperation with Commonwealth and States on housing economics and the War Service Homes Act. They aim to extend assistance for private housing and council programs, including loans, predicated on a Commonwealth total of 41,500,000 pounds and a target for non servicemen housing funds. The piece criticizes Labour government inefficiencies and discusses arbitration reforms and judicial independence.
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VC Isu National Development Comunivalon
Department of National Hivernpment
Commonwealth
Guvethirant
Venex
War Service Homes
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Ude Acearuiney
Baslé
Menzies Speech Drew Dreary Says Dr Evatt
Dr Evatt described Menzies speech as dreary and uninspiring. He contrasted it with a sharp contrast to wartime governance and urged clearer leadership, noting concerns over cost of living and national policy.
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Mr. Menzies
Dr. Evatt
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Andy
Byatt
Prageni Myrobheau
Vietminh Attack Repelled Near Dien Bien Phu
Reports say Vietminh forces pressed Dien Bien Phu and reached near the command post before Soviet aided defenses and Allied air support stalled the assault. The fight intensified as artillery fire and paratroop reinforcements were directed at the French stronghold in Indochina.
Supporting Speech on the Petrov Affair by Sir Arthur Fadden
A fragmented report outlines Sir Arthur Fadden defending the government in the Petrov affair. It notes political pressure, potential consequences for the government, and remarks by Brindley and Byatt about party stance and leadership.
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Petrov
Sir Arthur Fadden
Malta Welcomes Royal Children Amid Jubilation
A chaotic scene in Malta sees crowds praising the royal children on a “big day” as the royal party descends from a balcony. Police reported an anxious mood with a few disturbances as people cheered and the city greeted the visitors.
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Suri Tonday
Wilcoee
Mats
Arsenin Matas
Sydney Farewells US Sailors At Tarawa
Sydney crews bid farewell to U S Navy sailors aboard the destroyer O Bannon as it departed for Melbourne. Band played We’ll Meet Again while ships cleared the harbor and farewell lines snapped in bright spray. Reports mention Rear Admiral Weynt and officers awaiting pilots as Tarawa preparations continued at the wharf.
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Melbourne
Farrwella
Cotmoander
Iain Weynt
McA M
Maritime Marinces Board of Beinis
Iwan
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