Evate Resignation Debate Roils Australian ALP
Senator Cole and Labour figures question Evatt resignation offer arguing it may redefine party policy and unity tickets. Melbourne to Perth crowds react as Calwell praises Evatt while ALP leaders debate leadership and future direction.
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High Court of Australia
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Australia
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Women Peers Break 400 Years of Lords Tradition
Lady Stella Reading aged 64 becomes the first woman allowed to sit and vote in the House of Lords joining Baroness Swanborough as new life peers. Both women keep their hats during installation redefining ceremonial norms. Lords also waived the rule allowing the ladies to maintain their headgear in scarlet robes.
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Two Trapped Beneath Falling Wall
Sydney report says two men were buried under a fallen brick wall on the Pacific Highway at Pymble. Henry Squires aged 36 and John Lobegeiger aged 26 were pulled free by eight workers after more than ten minutes. Both were taken to North Shore Hospital in serious or critical condition with head chest and spinal injuries.
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30 Believed Dead In Air Collision Over Italy
A midflight collision 30 miles north of Nettuno near Anzio left 30 believed dead. An Italian fighter pilot parachuted to safety while wreckage from the British airliner and the Italian F-86 Sabre fell from the sky. Within two hours 15 bodies were located. one Italian on the ground was killed by debris.
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Princess Alexandra Planned Australian Visit In August
Princess Alexandra of Kent will visit Australia in August for the Queensland Centenary celebrations. She may also briefly visit Canberra Sydney and Melbourne. The visit aims to emphasize youth with a short itinerary focused on Queensland and the centenary.
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