Queensland election shows ALP gain and Labour decline
The report notes redistribution changes and incomplete counts leave mixed results. It states the Australian Labour Party gains six seats while the Liberal and Country parties win others, with one Independent. It forecasts a stronger ALP opposition in the new Parliament and comments on costs and monopolistic concerns without signaling a decisive federal shift.
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Queensland
Queensland Labour Party
Australian Labour Party
Liberal Party
Country Party
Australian Labour
Q.L.P
A.L.P
Menzies
Senate
Nursing problems dominate Southern Districts Tutors Conference
Mrs. Calvert opening address in Canberra outlined nursing yesterday today and tomorrow. She urged thrift to curb hospital costs and highlighted aging as a central issue. Matron Grace Saunders described community aged care services, funding, and duties beyond nursing, including support for elderly clients living alone.
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Ashfield
Grace Saunders
Sydney
J. Perrat
Wagga Base Hospital
C. Thomas
Canberra Community Hospital
E. Calvert
Canberra Hospital Board
McHugh
McKenzie
N.S.W. College of Nursing
Balloonist Dr. Kupfer Returns to Switzerland by Train
Swiss surgeon Dr Johnn Kupfer crossed the Alps in a balloon from Berne to Novara Italy. After landing he folded the balloon and took a train home saying he must be back at work tomorrow.
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Rome
Johnn Kupfer
Alps
Berne
Novara
Iialy
Switzerland
Call for laws on electrical repairs to prevent fatalities
A Canberra reader urges the ACT enact clear laws governing repairs to electrical equipment. He argues periodic tests and qualified tradesmen are needed on all retail and building sites, with inspections by authorities to prevent accidents and protect public safety. N. E. Henry of the Electrical Trades Union signs the letter.
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N. E. Henry
Electrical Trades Union of Australia
Canberra and District
Anti Apartheid Slogans Stain Trent Bridge Turf
Anti apartheid demonstrators broke into Trent Bridge on Friday night and daubed blue slogans on the turf. One sight screen was painted black and another bore partition ain t cricket in black. Staff were called at 5 am to mow the short grass.
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London
A.A.P. Reuter
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Week in Westminster Debacle Affects Macmillan Summit
Prime Minister Macmillan faces a collapsed summit as Khrushchev’s maneuvers push Britain to reconsider defence plans and nuclear options. Analysts warn of a new cold war chill while Labour factions debate potential unilateralism and rethinking the alliance. Nurses at a Canberra conference join the political discourse.
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Menzies
Commonwealth
Macmillan
Eisenhower
White House
Nixon
Kennedy
Stevenson
House of Commons
Paris
Khrushchev
Ori
Ginally
Labour Party
Ugh Gaitskell
Socialista
Soviet Union
Britain
Mr. Khrushchev
Flood Toll Rises as Manila Suburbs Flooded
Manila police count 115 dead and 46 missing after floods in Manila and suburbs. Red Cross says 15,000 homeless as rain depression hits the Philippines over the weekend.
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Manila
A.a.p.reuter
Red Cross
Philippines
Parliament Resumes For One Week Amid Budget Session Hope
Federal Parliament will reassemble on Tuesday for a week to complete business before a Budget session in August. The Senate and House adjourned May 19 to join Queensland election campaigning. Government seeks passage of new television legislation in the Senate while the House tackles financial machinery measures for the early months of the new financial year.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Queensland
Wright
Lib
Tas
Minister McMahon to Attend ILO 44th Session
Sydney Sunday report notes Minister for Labour and National Service Mr McMahon left by air for Geneva to join the 44th International Labour Organisation session. He cited topics such as working hours the 40 hour week government employer and trade union consultations and youth protection against radiation. He also mentioned ILO governing body and Asia Advisory Committee elections with Australia as a candidate.
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Sydney
Labour and National Service
Mr McMahon
International Labour Organisation
Geneva
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