Strict Cracker Check Tightens Fireworks Rules
The ACT announces strict controls on bonfires and firework use to reduce hazards. Interior Minister Freeth says bonfires will be barred on public land near power lines and flammable material, with inspectors removing dangerous debris. Police will crack down on public nuisance and offensive displays while pamphlets promote safe handling in schools and shops to protect lives and property.
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Interior
Freeth
Canberra
Met
Krank About Their Sins Krank About Their Sins
AAP report notes higher attendance at Chicago Federated Protestant Church morning service on Sunday than usual. The event was described as held for dinners only.
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Chicago
Massachusetts
Prime Minister to Open New Law Courts at City Hill
The Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies will open the new £300000 ACCT Law Courts at 4 30 pm today. The two storey building on City Hill houses four magistrates and two Supreme courts with a copper roof and colonnade. First sittings set for May 13.
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Robert Menzies
City Hill
Supreme Courts
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2400 Arrested In 34 Days In Birmingham Riots
After 34 days of racial protests in Birmingham Alabama police crammed gaols with an estimated 2400 Negroes. About 1000 Negroes, mostly teenagers, were arrested yesterday as marchers sought equal rights. Late last night more demonstrations followed after reports of hunger and shelter shortages for those detained.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Eugene (Bull) Connor
Conditi
Birmingham Civil Rights Protest Draws Large Demonstration
A massive civil rights march in Birmingham drew police, with many children among the detainees. Authorities report 2,400 prisoners and growing jail crowding as buses shuttle marchers to overcrowded jails. Dick Gregory among the first held. hoses briefly used before crowd gave ground.
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American Associated Press
Dick Gregory
Kbuses
North Coast Rivers Rise Threaten NSW Towns
Flood warnings spread along the north coast as a low depression from Port Macquarie brings heavy rain. About 150 residents fled Dunbogen after the Camden Haven River burst its banks. floodwaters cut the Pacific Highway and disrupted the main northern railway. Acting Premier Renshaw approved a £20,000 flood relief scheme.
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Sydney
N.S.W
Sydney Weather Bureau
Port Macquarie
Tweed
Sydneys
Dunbugen
Taree
Camden
Bluebird Speed Bid Faces Flood Threat at Lake Eyre
Don Campbell's Bluebird car accelerates on a prepared track at Lake Eyre in South Australia as he aims to set a world land speed record. Weather woes persist with northern floods racing toward the lake, potentially jeopardizing the attempt in the coming weeks.
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Lake Eyre
South Australia
Donald Campbell
Bluebird
Campbell
Queensland
Australian Gannet aircraft grounded after engine defect probe
The Royal Australian Navy grounded Gannet anti submarine aircraft while a safety investigation proceeds after a Gannet ditched in the South China Sea last week. Another Gannet from H M A S Melbourne suffered engine trouble but returned to the carrier. checks suggest a possible reduction gear defect.
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Royal Australian Navy
Navy
Gorton
South China Sea
H.M.A.S. Melbourne
R.A.N
Crarners
H.m.as
Melbourne
Tron
Isircraft
Defamation case heard over Canberra Times articles
Goodwins (Sydney) Pty Ltd sues The Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Ltd for defamation over two Canberra Times articles dated October 4 and 5 1962. The report centers on advertising promises and a purchase dispute linked to a transfer of headquarters to Canberra.
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Goodwins
Sydney
Ply, ‘Ltd
Federal Capital ‘Press of Australia Ply. Limited
Goodwins (Sydney) Pty Ltd
Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd
Inquest Resumes Over New Years River Deaths
The bodies of Dr. Bogle and Mrs Chandler were found on Lane Cove River banks after a New Year’s Eve party attended by Dr. Bogle and Mrs Chandler. The coroner ordered a full inquiry beyond medical causes, with further statements to follow.
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Dr. Bogle
Chandler
Lane ¢Ove
Loomes
House Grants Hansard Staff Permission to Testify in Supreme Court
The House of Representatives authorized two Parliamentary Reporting staff officers to attend the Supreme Court for a defamation case involving Goodwins (Sydney) Pty. Ltd. and Federal Pty. Ltd. The move cites a discrepancy between a newspaper report of a Grayndler speech on October 3, 1962 and the Hansard record, noting precedent from 1933 and similar actions in the House of Commons.
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House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Goodwins (Sydney) Pty. Ltd
Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd
Holt
J. Dulihanty
J. McNight
Parliamentary Reports
Grayndler
Daly
House
House of Commons
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