Canberra Chess Team Beats Leeton at Wagga Meet
Canberra Chess Club defeated Leeton 64 to 43 at Wagga on Saturday as Leeton players battled floodwaters to reach the venue. Round results show Canberra toppling Leeton players D Weekes White and others while Wagga struggled with form, and Leeton later beat Wagga 43 to 14. Canberra more matches Croydon Concord in Canberra next Saturday.
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Leeton Club
Canberra Chess Club
Wagga
Leeton
Tregulis
K. F. Michniewitcz
Canberra
Dr. Weekes White
A. B. Pomeroy
D. J. ‘Odgers
C. Whyte
B. Jones
P. I. Chend
R. Carlson
McPherson
WN. Jones
G. M. Spencer d. O. Oliver
J. B. Pomeroy
K. F. Michnievitez
J. Odgers
Ad. B
P. K. Chen
B. E
Reports of Dionne Quintuplets Rift Widens on Birthday
In Montreal on Tuesday reports say a rift between the four surviving Dionne Quintuplets and their parents widened as the quintuplets marked their 22nd birthday. Marie Annette Cecile and Yvonne reportedly did not spend the day at home in Callander Ontario, with party details kept secret.
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Montreal
P.reuter
Marie
Annette
Cecile
Yvonne
Callander
Ontario
Canberra Weather Summary and Forecast Details
A detailed Canberra weather notice shows barometer readings and temperatures throughout the day. Forecasts indicate cloudy to mild conditions with calm winds, and regional notes cover South Coast and Tablelands with morning showers then fine weather. City temperatures list Canberra Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart and Darwin readings for max and min, plus sunrise and sunset times.
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Canberra
Fairbairn
South Coast
Tablelands
Illawarra
Capital City
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Hobart
Darwin
Waterside Workers Fight Looming Waterfront Reform
The Waterside Workers Federation faces new legislation to curb its powers and enforce efficiency on the waterfront, aimed at ending union boss control and creating a permanent registered work force. Protests are likely, but public dislocation from recent strikes supports reform, though the bill targets union influence more than worker interests.
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Waterside Workers’ Federation
Waterside Workers' Federation
Italy
Slevedoring
Canada Neutral In Trade Argument
Canada stays neutral on Australia’s push to scrap the 1932 Ottawa agreements in favor of a new comprehensive pact. Prime Ministers from London to Canberra plan talks at the upcoming Commonwealth conference, while Canada defends its mixed tariff stance under GATT and bilateral pacts, noting concerns over bias against non Commonwealth nations.
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Ottawa
A.a.p.reuter
Canada
Australia
Britain
Louis St. Laurent
Menzies
Canberra
London
Commonwealth
United States
Argentina
Appeal for Calm On Dutch New Guinea
The Minister for External Affairs Mr Casey yesterday appealed for a period of calm in the controversy over Indonesia claims to Dutch New Guinea. Speaking in the House of Representatives he urged moderation, noting firmer statements by both sides with the hope that Indonesia Australia and Holland maintain restraint in the dispute.
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Casey
Indonesia
Dutch New Guinea
Killen
Moreton
House of Representatives
Djakerta
Australia
Holland
Parliament Proceedings Share Salaries and Arbitration Bills
The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p m and passed the Salaries Bill while debating the Arbitration Bill. The Stevedoring Industry Bill was introduced and adjourned, with a resumption planned at 2.30 p m today. The Senate met at 3 p m to debate a dissent motion and will resume the Television Bill at 3 p m today.
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House of Representatives
House
Senate
Sudden Death of Sir Frank Beaurepaire
Melbourne notes the sudden death of Sir Frank Beaurepaire at 65 in a Spring Street barber shop. The sporting hero, tycoon, and late Lord Mayor candidate collapsed while joking with the barber, survived by a widow and two children. tributes from Premier Balte and Acting Prime Minister express shock at the loss of Australia’s noted athlete, industrialist, and philanthropist.
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Melbourne
Frank Beaurepaire
Spring St
City
Frank
Australis
Monash
Legislative Council
St . Franks
Melbourne University
Bir Prank
Baite
Frank Rbeaurepaire
Australia
Balte
Commonwealth
Thor
Holt
Young Canberra Migrant Drowns in Queensland
Hans Linnemann a 2 year old German migrant based in Canberra drowned at Palm Island Queensland on Tuesday. He had been in Australia since 1950 worked as a builder in Canberra since last October and was a leading Young Anglican in All Saints Parish. He planned to rebuild the Yarrabah Mission Station after being inspired by a January LA conference talk. He had earlier worked two years in the Snowy Mountains helping with the chaplaincy residence at Jindabyne and repainting a Cooma church hall. He is survived by his mother in Germany.
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Hans Linnemann
Canberra
Palm Island
Queensland
Linnemann
Australia
All Saints
Yarrabah
L.A
Snowy Mountains
Jindabyne
Cooma
Germany
Wages Increase in Tasmania
Hobart reports the Tasmanian Government will pay all employees an extra 26 shillings per week backdated to April 15, adding about £1,500,000 to the yearly payroll. The rise follows Cabinet and Parliamentary Labour Party discussions and comes after a 10 shilling basic wage increase from the Arbitration Court. Cost of living in Tasmania has risen by about 26 shillings since adjustments stopped years ago.
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Hobart
Tasmanian
S’s
Labour Party
Taemania
Melbourne Olympics Readiness Promises Record Games
Mr Kent Hughes, chairman of the Australian Olympic Organising Committee, says Melbourne preparations are on track for record participation and attendance. He expects to file a favourable report to the IOC in Stockholm on June 4 and outlined press coverage plans as U S reporters study progress.
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Kent Hughes
Washington
AASP
Reuter
Australis Olympic Organising Committee
Melbourne
Stockholm
U.S
Aperts
Cars Collide In Turner
A panel van driven by Mrs. N M Peel of Greville Street O Conn or and a car driven by Arthur Mack of Calula Vietovia collided and were extensively damaged yesterday afternoon at the intersection of David and Froggatt Streets. Mrs Peel and a passenger in the car suffered bruises to the arm and minor abrasions.
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N MM. Peel
Greville Street
O'Connor
Arthur Mack
Calula
Vietovia
David
Froggatt Streets
Turner
Peel
Shipping delays worsen potato shortage across Australia
Australian ministers warned that shipping bottlenecks kept Tasmanian potatoes from mainland markets. New Zealand requested supplies while Tasmania faced limits on tonnage. Snowy weather and seasonal shortages pushed prices up at Sydney markets to about £7 a bag with retail prices seen rising.
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Department of Primary Industry
The
Potato Board
Mr. McMahon
New Zealand
McMahon
Smin
Victoria
Tasmania
Sydney
Fala
Pries
Minister Rules No Control Over ACT Milks Price
In the House of Representatives Mr. Fraser pressed on ACT milk price controls. Minister Fairhall said no price control exists and the Dairy Farmers Co-operative Mill Company and Lumitert negotiate price terms. The ACT dairy area expansion requires extensive land surveys as there is limited available dairy land.
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Dairy Farmers’ Co-operative Milk Company Limited
Interior
Fairhall
Alc.t
Pairhell
J. Fraser
Lab. A.C
House of Representatives
Straser
Webb
Act
Canberra
Friuser
Fairhait
Dairy Farmers Co-operative Mill Company
Lumitert
A.I.T
A.c.ty
Australian Visits U S Capitol With Press Leader
Mr E Lloyd Sommerled secretary of the Australian Provincial Press Association visits the U S Capitol with Mrs Sommerlad. Colonel William T Roy guides them among points of interest on the steps with the Capitol Dome visible in the background.
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E. Lloyd Sommerled
Centre
Australian Provincial Press Association
Varied Appeal In Modern Opera
The Arts Council of Australia with Canberra Repertory presented a varied opera program in cold weather. La Serva Padrona impressed with three lively characters, led by Joan Shute as Serpina and William Hobbs as the dumb servant. The Tele Phone showcased two strong leads, Reeland and Kevin Mills, in a witty setup. The Medium, by Menotti, offered intense drama with Judith Stuff as Madame Biora, Monica by Joan Shute, and Toby the silent servant, conveying mounting tragedy and restrained hope through the compact staging.
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Naples
Joan Shute
Serpina
Wiliam Hobbs
Ross Whartson
Ubarto
Sory
Madame Biora
Monica
Willian
Hobbs
Toby
Huge Security Guard for Queen at Parade
London reports a large security detail guarded the Queen during a military parade after intelligence warned of possible gunmen. Scotland Yard Special Branch and uniformed officers checked Cloisters at Wellington Barracks before the Household Brigade ceremony with 5,000 spectators. Extra precautions are planned for Thursday’s annual Trooping the Colour salute.
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London
A.a.p.reuter
Daily Mirror
Scotland Yard
Special
Cyprus
Britain
Wellington
Pressure On Migrants To Return
Special Branch detective Sergeant J Rosengren led a patrol investigating reports that Communists in Melbourne sought to coerce New Australians. A foreigner threatened Treasury clerks to report to the government if migrants were not produced. The case may link to other incidents, including the disappearance of 26 year old Czech market gardener Michael Butler from Thornton Victoria on February 23.
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Mplggurne
Eve
Melbatune
Treasury
Special Branch
J. Rosengren
Pelee
Ore W
Michael Butor
Thornton
Victoria
Television will not replace radio says Barlin at dinner
Mr Barlin told a Hotel dinner audience that television would not replace radio and that radio would still play a major role. He noted radio filled public needs and that television can only supplement, not supplant, in many respects. He predicted Canberra television may take at least two years to establish.
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2CA
George Barlin
insle-Rex
Barlin
Mercy
Parlin
Sydney Meets First TV Award Dispute
About 300 Actors Equity members met to discuss the television industry and a government protection issue. Some union affiliates with the Television Workers Council will hold a later meeting at an undetermined date to consider action over the government's refusal to protect television workers.
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Bydney
Tuevring
Mre
Equity
yAtil
Television Wehts
Hel al
Letters on footpath spending in Canberra suburbs
A letter criticizes Canberra authorities for spending thousands to replace old footpaths with concrete while many areas have usable paths. It cites North Ainslie as an example with three years of work and no essential footpath need, arguing for safer paths for families and children and noting ongoing discontent with future funding and frontage aesthetics.
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Canarra
Teld
Ainslie
H Bomb Neurosis in Japan
Tokyo observers cite U S hydrogen test at Bikini Atoll on May 2 27 with weather data supporting explosion. Asahi reports fear of radioactive rain causing neurosis, though no tangible fallout noted. panic drives sales of umbrellas and raincoats as wealth offices urge calm.
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Tokyo
Tokyo Observatory
United States
Bikini Islands
Amercan
Bikini
Asahi Today
Elkini Islands
Ny 2
Japan
Asahi
State Plans Changes In Constitution
Sydney Tuesday the State Government proposes an all party committee to press for constitutional changes and to seek better Commonwealth state relations. Premier Cahill to approach Liberal leader Morton and Country Party leader Truuxner for joint action. Aim to gain greater state taxation share and curb federal encroachment on state sovereignty via referendum.
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Cahill
Liberal and
Country Parties
Liberal Party
Morton
Country Party
Truxner
House of Cepresentativea
Senate
N.S.W
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