Five Die In Western Queensland Beechcraft Crash
A twin engine Beechcraft crashed near Longreach Western Queensland killing five aboard. The plane had departed Longreach at 9 30 am for a ten minute demonstration flight. Civil Aviation ordered a full scale search as authorities investigated the wreckage and identified victims including David Charles Hugh Barrett 43 manager of Leander Simiton Longreach and John Joseph Smith 39 manager of Somerset Airways Longreach.
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Somerset Airways
Buddhist Monk To Be Hanged in Colombo Case
A Colombo court found monk Soma sama Theor guilty of murder and conspiracy in the 1959 shooting of Prime Minister Solomon R. Bandaranaike. The trial also convicted another monk and a businessman of related conspiracy charges. The court sentenced the high priest Doddhanak keunta Taeo to death.
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Glasgow teachers strike prompts pupil rush from classes
In Glasgow Scotland on Monday pupils from Jordan Hill College School rushed from classrooms after word spread that most teachers were on strike. More than 5 000 teachers protested for higher pay and against non graduate entrants to the teaching profession, drawing broad support from local schools.
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Loan Council Meets In June In Canberra
The Loan Council conferences are set for Canberra on June 14 and 15. Prime Minister Monzies said main business will cover Loan Council matters while premiers may raise state and Commonwealth issues. Unemployment and housing are expected to dominate discussions amid inflation concerns. Premiers have not formally accepted dates but are likely to approve soon. Allocations for works and housing programs are anticipated.
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Canberra Times censorship dispute sparks ministerial critique
The Minister for the Interior attacked the Canberra Times over what he called reckless editorial comment on rental hikes and access to information. He accused the paper of poor reporting and suggested officials may limit future commentary, citing delays and silent responses from the department.
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Knighthood for Yord De Lisle Receives Grand Order Honor
Fragmentary report notes Yord De Lisle being named a Knight of the Grand Order of St Michael and St George. Lodged within a London ceremony led by officials. Governor-General of Australia title implied. details unclear due to damaged text.
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