Government may gain four seats in tight election
Electoral reports show government leading in several key seats with Labour and Liberal contenders. Counting continues with about 3,000 votes yet to be tallied including absentees. margins vary across Griffith and Melbourne districts as preference flows shape potential gains for government and losses for opposition.
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Labour
St George
Gaham
Liberal
Br. George Ax
Graham
St. Gear
Stokes i. Mymong
Stokes
Ena
Bim
DLP
Two Ships Damaged In Collision Off Hobart
Two ships collided head on in Bass Strait during dense fog near Hobart. The M V Kardon and Warringa limped into port under their own power with crew uninjured. Damage included a broken stem on Warringa and a creased hull on Kardon, cargo unloading followed for inspection and a coast inquiry planned.
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Hobari
Bass Strait
Hobart
M.V. Kar- Don
Warringa
Delays In Compensation Deplored by ACT Council
Mr. W I Byrne condemned repeated delays in settling compensation claims at the ACT Advisory Council meeting. He blamed insurance firms for dragging arbitrator appointments and delaying payments, noting claimants faced hardship and accept lower sums. The council urged the Minister for the Interior to establish a tribunal for swift, fair claim settlements.
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W. I. Byrne
A.C.T. Advisory Council
Byrne
Law Society of the ‘Act
Interior
No Plan For Terrace Homes At Canberra
Canberra advisory council members were informed there is no plan for terrace homes or four storey maisonettes in the Canberra housing programme. The minister for the interior Mr Fairhall replied to the council’s October recommendation opposing such accommodation, stating no firm view exists in the department on introducing new housing forms.
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Canberra
A.C.T. Advisory Council
Interior
Fairhall
Fim
Coroner Calls Famagusta Murder Among Filthiest Crimes
Coroner James Trainor described the shooting death of Mrs. Katherine Cutliffe in Famagusta as among the most filthy and horrible he had ever investigated. He said she died in circumstances resembling murder by unknown assailants while walking with her guest along Ontate Street.
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Omunday
Reuter
Katherine Cutliffe
Famagusta
James Trainor
Trainor
Cutliffe
Guert
Margaret
Ontate
Labour Leader Defends Against Slan der Claims
In a centering on clashes with Cardinal Gilroy and Bishop Mannix, Dr Evatt accuses opponents of using Catholic figures to attack the ALP. He says he issued no advertisements appealing to Catholic conscience and cites broadcast statements as the basis for counter claims.
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Dr. Evatt
A.L.P
Duggan
Queensland
Toowoomba
Evatt
Shop Mannix
Timea
Mannix
Connertine
Petroyase
A L.P
Calwell
Sapte ‘McKenna
Rae
Bere
Ming
Dr. Mannix
Mr. Calwell
Senator McKenna
Church of England
Barty
St. Vairices
Melbourne
Fr. L. Moran
Armman
Labour
Stewart
Gerfalmvie
Aldton
W.A
Gummer
Wagga
Petrova Royal Commission
Australia
Gilroy
Althou
Dr. Tynan
Archbishop Mannix
Bye
Brennan
Catholic Hierarchy of
Doody
Arche
Catholic Bishops Attack Dr Evatt in Political Row
Victorian bishops denounce Dr Evatt for injecting religious concerns into elections. They accuse him ofMisusing conscience appeals and aligning with Communist policies. Arch Bishop Mannix and others defend Catholic rights to speak on conscience while condemning political manipulation.
Minimum Traffic Controls Urged at Australian Road Safety Council
ADELAIDE Monday officials urged minimal traffic controls and strict policing of traffic laws. The State Traffic Committee chairman said laws should deter road misuse and avoid over-legislation, noting support from England and other nations for balanced measures and visible road signs.
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Adelawe
Australian
Road Safety Council
Clarke
England
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Qld
Labour Party
Edmonds
Murray
Murra’ Grifth
Couns
Lab
Sayes
Coutts
Chresby
Aby
Q.L.P
Griffith
Braddon
Tasmania
Luck
Davies
Daley
Ae Aston
Easton
Hunter
Wimmera
Lawrence
Peephead
King Ore
Renarg
Vic
Snell Ib i Clarey
Gamagea
Cara
Simbes
Tobruk
Tobruk Rats’ Association
Lady Gowrie Hut
Ise Dent
John Ampston
J. Calvert
The
Association
Australia Day
Cyprus
Mane
Catholic Bishops
Gharles
Young
Victoria
Tyns of Eater
Sale
Bishop
Dr. Henschke
Byatt
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