R A F Canberra Jet Wins Christchurch Air Race
RAF Canberra jet wins Christchurch air race as speeds top 380 mph. Wing Commander Hodgen leads ILA.D. effort. rival planes suffer tyre blowouts and midair delays. Canberra No. 3, piloted by Burton, and other RAF entries compete for top honours amid challenging conditions at Woomera and Perth legs.
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R.A.F. Canberra
Christchurch
Baz Aity
Squadrom Landar Haw
Weomars
Canberra Aims
Ciena Meeker
Cocoa
Woomera
Bop
Don
Hodgen
Ila.d
Phiotea
Woomers
Cuming
RAAF
Cocos
Aydney Mie
Thik ‘Gioia
Woeseu
Burston
Backed by Nightfall Takeoff from London to Baghdad
Fragmented report describes a dusk departure from London Birgaimung Mubaey toward Mount Beran, with multiple aircraft including Canberra units, Viking, and Canberras. It notes slow climb, rough seas, and a long flight path toward Rome and Baghdad, with petrol pumping and midair radio updates amid wartime air operations.
Australian Leads at Ceylon First to Arrive Jet Mission
The article details multiple RAF and allied aircraft actions, noting the Austra lian team led by Wing Commander Cumming arriving first at Ceylon. It reports speeds around 334 mph and 635 mph for various legs, fuel logistics, and record attempts from London to Ceylon and to Bahrain. Ground crews refueled quickly, with notable time savings and several crew highlights.
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Carlier
RAE
Canberra
Mitten
Nicowia
Tranaport
Roma
Ciaimpine
Ith
Baghdad
Nulktet
Indra
Ceylon
Byaney
KAAS
Apendt
Shewk
Wits
Burton
Ycabberry
Hodgen
London
Ground Staff In Race At Cocos
Disjointed OCR report recounts a dramatic air incident near Cocos with a Canberra bomber, crew from Mevourne and pilots including Colin Marvey and Grace Murray. It notes a forced withdrawal, lengthy aerial maneuvers, refueling, and rapid recovery as planes landed and prepared for takeoff at Somes.
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Cocos
Mr Yuill Appeals to NSW Executive on Canberra ALP Exclusion
Mr Yuill told NSW executive that he would appeal an expulsion from the Canberra branch of the ALP. He said he would raise the issue at the NAW annual meeting and that the executive writ would not meet until near then. The deputy council discussed the admission of a council deputation to the ALP at the next meeting.
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Yuill
N.S.W
ACT ‘Trades and IF Council
B Tuill
Canberra
Tha Alp
Mie
Counail
ALP
Tina
New Pearling Treaty Pushes Japan Australia Licensing Talks
A fragmented report notes Japan and Australia moving toward licensing agreements over pearling in the Arafura Sea. Officials press a new approach as maritime claims and resource rights face renewed negotiation amid regional tensions.
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Japan
Australia
Artfurs
United of Licensing
Poe
Britain Opposes Big Five Talks With China
Britain signals opposition to a Big Five meeting with China amid current tensions. Diplomatic observers say London prefers a Western Powers united approach through the United Nations on questions of security and regional standoff.
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Britain
China
Sevoon
Asund
Lea- Seana
United Nationa
Yugoslav Threat After Italy Given Zone A In Trieste
Yugoslavia objects to the Allied decision to cede Zone A of Trieste to Italy and warns the move harms Yugoslav relations. Marshal Tito condemns unilateral actions and vows to resist concessions seen as aiding imperialism while Italy and Britain express dissatisfaction. Demonstrations occur in Belgrade and Zagreb amid tensions as troops and consulates monitor the transfer.
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Italy
Trieste
Thaly W
Trissie Pree
Uney
Kroopa
Bone
Belgrade
Tito
Thaly
Ed Vann Tae
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Kardolj
Ita Dlaposat
Yuposlas
Lwo
Sirohn
Winterton
Sir John
Srocpe
Joist -Tronsier
Governor Sacks Reds in British Guiana
A British colonial crisis in British Guiana escalates as Governor suspends the constitution to curb Communist subversion. Groups rally in streets while the government moves to run the colony with an adviser and consider a delegation to the U.N. for inquiry.
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British Guiana
Georgetown
Sir Alfred Savage
Bir
Alfred
Schon
Wuspand
Feds
Carenneanaeneeng
Serle Rine
Sheddl Jaan
Billa
Builah Cutane
Precedence Arrangements Ahead of Queen's NSW Visit
Report from Sydney details Premier Cahill and Prime Minister Manalen discussing precedence for the Queen's progress in New South Wales. Officials plan presentation of Commonwealth Ministers and New South Wales Cabinet members after Mr Monussen introduces them to Her Majesty. The royal itinerary remains to be finalized.
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Milly
Bydney
Popemiry
Cahill
Uns
Manalen
Auatonia
Gabriel
Metthien Nad
Mr. Cahill
New South Weine
Mauresty
Monussen
Ahe
New South Wales
Cuil
Cherwell ends cabinet talks on atomic power plan
Lord Cherwell and the Commonwealth Cabinet concluded discussions on an experimental atomic power project for electricity generation in the United Kingdom. Officials reported progress and outlined next steps in the national program.
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Lord Cherwell
Aydney
Commonwealth
Lom Cherwel
Selentite
Te Bir Winton
Churchi
Washington Orders Third Arrest In Kidnap Slaying
The FBI led information last night charging Marah with逃 fugitive to avoid prosecution on a murder charge. A second warrant was issued for his arrest as authorities pursued action against him amid accusations. The case centers on a ransom and the boy Bobby’s body was found wrapped in a plastic blanket.
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Washington
FBI
Marah
Ania
Marah Bechilae
Ela Manas
Masawaiie
Han
Heirromecntion
State of
Nanan Rom
Mundie
Ingdarenea
Hall
Soman Sadat
Third Quad Dies After Air Dash to Sydney
Report from ATONEY details a tragic air dash to Sydney ending in Betty’s death. The remaining boy Terry faces 30 to 50 chance of surviving, while Betty’s body is sent to Crown hospital after a dramatic crash.
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Sydney
Pital
Terry
Betty
Ligandin
Seblak
Gugwaden
Ginter Howell
Police consider blood tests premature for drunk driving
Australian police officials discussed the possible use of blood tests to assess drunken driving but but cautious about immediate adoption. Officials argued that further research is needed to justify introducing the tests.
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Cai
Furcier
Atomic corridor over Canada stirs defense planners
British aircraft executives warn Canadian authorities about a proposed atomic corridor to the United States. They describe it as a potential threat to defense plans and caution that the notion could stagnate strategic imagination.
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Washeom
PraMy
Britain
United State
Frank Aprigue
Nates Coe
Canada
Diamond Diamond Haul Confiscated by Fremantle Customs
A woman passenger aboard the liner Himalayas, docking at Fremantle from London, had diamonds worth £12,170 confiscated and £5,110 for a fake Customs declaration. Officials said it was the largest diamond haul seen in Western Australia. The case links to a Sydney importer and a Perth secretary, with authorities noting the potential annual retail value could reach £40,000.
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Himalays
Fremensle
London
On Buitams
Auntratia
Auntralls
Mini Eve Bone
Sydney Damme
Robert Dembitzery
Prasatte
Caraia
Demos
J. A. Winter
Customs Department
Aren Rose
Italy
Alevan
Omeone
Cumberland Hotel
Londn
Australis Tar
Demabuser
Tvs
Ty Tealy
Robert Denibitaer
Aykney
Lele Junels
Ant Bia
Fn Ira
Lve Auld Ural
Denibliner
Aue
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Hix
Perth
Odor
Gaimung Mubaey
Mount Beran
Ji Hicenp
Landon Alte Ayer
Gras
Vickery
Europe
Rome
Sk “Hoag
Murson
Bydney Times
Teanaport
KLM
Litumnunter
Ene Livtmnater
Ay Teighaod
Jett Agein
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Muest
Bahrein
Allen Way
Shi
Caepaes
Ps. Anday
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Wien
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Kale
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Reese
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Ole Ee
House of Hosembly
Ue Uah
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Colonial Office
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Malla
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Nairobi
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Gui
Fremantle
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