Islands of Formosa Bombarded by Communist China
The text discusses ongoing bombardment of Quemoy and Matsu by Communist forces, with threats of invasion. It notes U S guarantees to Formosa but unclear stance on Quemoy and Matsu, calls for UN action if peace is violated, comments on Moscow’s reaction, and the World’s reticence amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The piece reflects Cold War anxieties and calls for firm action to deter aggression.
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Quemoy
Matsa
Formosa
United States
Fomosa
Quenoy
Matsu
Aganse
Pacific
China
Peking
Formos
Simeone
United Nations
Evare
Pekang Shoul
Security Council
Moscow
Wil Loud Aeords
Forestry conference to discuss timber supplies and erosion
About 140 delegates from every state New Guinea and New Zealand will attend. Mr. K. McGrath of the Australian Forestry School warned that Australia’s Kimber supply could not be relied on without addressing erosion and reafforestation. He warned Australia may need to import two thirds of timber within 20 years to meet demand. Australia’s high timber costs from native forests were noted as a problem along with rail freight and supply quality.
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New Guinea
New Zealand
Australian Forestry School
K. McGrathy
Kaid
Amtralia
Australia
McGrath
Anutrella
Egg Prices Fall Again In Two States
In New South Wales and Victoria egg prices are cut effective tomorrow. The National Egg Board outlines lower retail prices with Large eggs at 4/1140 and other sizes reduced to 4/254. NSW officials push a broader egg drive, while Victoria cites quality grades and new price points. PCA spokesman Murray notes the reductions will be publicized promptly as a second major drop in recent weeks.
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New South Wales
Victoria
Orien
Nsw
Denen
Fo. Murray
PCA
Retail Grocery' Association
War Industry Organization and Economic Planning in Canberra
Cavin Long reviews a work on war industry organization and production influence through science and technology. He notes two referenced volumes by A. J. Butlin and Paul Heatock and mentions Hasluck’s limited coverage of land supply, linking production to broader economic planning.
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Profesor A. J. Butlin
Paul Heatock
Profesor Butlin
Brighden
Hasluck
Cavin Long
Canberra
Visa policy eased to boost Australia tourism
The Government announced a relaxation of visa rules to encourage European visitors and promote tourism. Immigration Minister Downer said overseas poets would be issued visas based on genuine visitor intent, with travel allowed for those who could return home. The move brings Australia closer to Wind practices and aims to boost spending and income from tourism.
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Australia
Downer
U Anetta
Mr. Downer
Pat
Dawner Anid
Prototype Plane Crashes In UK Demonstration Flight Halted
A twin prototype Handley Page Dart Horak crashed near Farnborough in Surrey during a test flight en route to a demonstration. Eleven people aboard were killed as the aircraft fractured in the impact, ending the planned display.
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London
U S Worried By Inflation
The article outlines rising inflation fears in the United States as deficits grow and federal borrowing expands to fund bills. It notes potential record debt, monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve, and varied official opinions on the economy’s near term recovery and inflation risks.
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Bihaton
Milan
Sir William Slim Patron Of Water Foundation
The Governor-General Sir William Slim is celebrated as patron of the Water Research Foundation of Australia. Chairman Mr. J Beale says the foundation, begun two years ago, focuses on Australia’s water resources, including conservation, food mitigation, and irrigation.
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Sir William Slim
Water Foundation
Bydney
Bunday
Wile Hoy Shim
Iis
Theater Reseach Foundaton of
Australia
Foundation
Mr. J. Beale Alter
winpUmee H Tig Loaay
Wag
Foundatin
Death of Mr P A Gourgand Canberra figure dies
Mr Percival Albert Gourgand, former Australian official and early League of Nations appointee, died at Canberra Community Hospital aged 76 after a long Canberra residence. He served in the Department of Works and the Railways and helped in government duties. Survived by his wife and five children. funeral at Church of Christ, Ainsde, with service at 10 this morning.
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Percival Abert Gourgand
Canberra
Gonrennl
Can Berra
Melbourne
Tun Raways
Gourgand
Betty
W. Chow
Gene Derray
Put
Byfield
Western Australia
Gwen
Church of Christ, Ains de
Outleok Congress Divided on Standby Credit and Wages Authority
Congress members from both parties back standby credit control and some seek standby power to regulate wages and prices. Analysts fear limited chances for passage unless the economic situation worsens. The outlook remains uncertain amid inflation concerns and political divisions.
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Rome
New Branch Of ES and A Bank Opens In Canberra Today
A new branch of the English Scottish and Australian Bank Limited will open today in Canberra. The branch is located in the MLC Building on London Circuit and will be managed by Mr. A. J. Downer, formerly manager at Manuka. Mr. A. J. Hogue will succeed him at Manuka.
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Branceh
Limitest
Canberra
Mil.c
London Circuit
A. J. Downer
Manuka
Downer
A. Ji. Hogue
Tiana Meri
Red Cross Urgently Seeks Blood Donors in Canberra Tour
The Red Cross mobile unit will visit Canberra and surrounding areas including Wallingong, Newra, Pearlth, Bathurst and Concord to collect blood. Demand rises about ten percent yearly. average daily need at the York Street centre in Sydney is 250 bottles. Donors contact numbers provided for appointments. blood is freely given by donors with no charge to recipients.
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Canbera
Canberra
Centre
York Street
Sydney
Albert Maalhem
Morro
Friskey
Queanbeyan
Anniversary reception at Hotel Canberra notable hosts
A reception was hosted last night at the Hotel Canberra to mark an independence anniversary with Mi and Mia Gunn Lay Tris among the attendees and a sister matron from Ur apt joining the event. The gathering featured key guests connected to the occasion and included a formal cordon of honors.
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Opi
Imanwesith
Tag To
the Hintor Maliy
Mia Gunn
Tris
Canberra
Scientists Praise Soviet Atom Research
US scientists hail Dubna institute near Moscow after visiting. Professors Harold Urey of Chicago and Stan Thompson of California express awe at the facility. Urey says he is shaken by what he saw and notes advanced accelerators and vast experimental equipment. Thompson praises the 11 milliard electro voltaic accelerator and the energy of particles produced, acknowledging limits of their own work.
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Moscow
Reuter
Rusia Nuclear Desearch Institut
Dubna
Morcmy
Neweby
Thompson
War Cemeteries Well Kept Reported by Official
Secretary-General Brigadier Brown reported during a tour that about 400 relatives and friends attended services for servicemen buried in war cemeteries in New Guinea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Yohana. The War Graves Commission notes East and Pacific theaters saw consistent care.
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East
Pacific
Pairhalt
Angse
Under Water Pilgrimage To Shrine At Sea
Divers and divers under the Italian Riviera today conducted a solemn under water pilgrimage to a submerged statue known as the Christ of the Abyss. About 500 yards of seafloor were waded as a Magy ceremony commemorated the anniversary of the hulk statue’s installation.
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Italian Riviera
Ken Fu
NSW To Sell Locomotives
NSW to sell locomotives built for NSW Railways. thirteen large goods engines once costing over £1,009,000 are up for sale. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR though the sale date relates to June. The engines were listed as idled and awaiting disposal.
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Sydney
N.S.W. Railways
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