RAAF pilot dies after mid air crash near Canberra
A Royal Australian Air Force pilot perished when his Mustang crashed in a wheat field near Canberra after two aircraft in formation suffered wing failures at 8,000 feet. The doomed aircraft rolled and broke apart. debris and the pilot were found scattered as a parachute cords failed to save him. Witnesses included local farmowners and naval radio personnel at Harman, with the crash witnessed from Fairbairn aerodrome control.
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Ialzern
Fairbairn Aerodrome
J. C. Gar
Ian
J. Dunn
Aval
Harman Naval Radio Statiot
Riehead
Bexly
Witnesses describe wrecking of three planes in formation crash
Eye witnesses report a formation of three planes in a swoop when the lead aircraft suddenly rolled and dived. Debris and wreckage burned for hours as observers and officials investigated near the site and an aircraft was seen falling from the sky.
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Aradey
Ernaria O'Brien
Queanbeyan
Hi-R.a
Altehew
Air Department
JF. Gourt
Bomacertialn
Acaent
Xravales
Ny Miz to-day airplane crash review and timing data
A damaged aircraft landed on a runway with the undercarriage collapsing upon touch down. No passengers were aboard and the crew including Captain J Cole Anat officer Virtue navigation leer Hodges radio officer Volker and senior navigator Mureveaped sustained no injuries. Control tower timing shows clocks at Kapondan 10 48 and over Mascot at 12 37 p.m. Melbourne speed recorded as 407 mph.
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J. Cole
Virtue
Leer Hodges
Volker
Mur
Jota Nirearming
Pune
Kapondan
Mamelin
Melbourne
Scientist Sees Hope for Preserving Soil Fertility in Australia
Dr T Zusles Rowe, chairman of the British Cornamonytrsith specialla, warned at a Canberra meeting that soil fertility in Australia could be preserved. He cited experimental trials in South Australia showing fertility maintained only with proper pastures and grazing strategies, highlighting recurring soil degradation risks from faulty methods.
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T. Zusles Rowe
Coramonytrsith
Canberra
Br. Rowe
Ene
South
Austran
Racial Conflict and South Africa in Commonwealth Ties
Fragmented OCR text discusses racial conflict in South Africa, colonial administration, and a debate on how changes affect the union within the Commonwealth. Mentions Dr. Malan, General Smits, and Lord Hatley, with emphasis on political ferment and potential shifts in colonial governance.
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Cord Halley
South Africa
Dr. Malan
Smits
Dapal
Lord Hatley
Africa
Adenauer Named West German Chancellor After Vote
The article notes Konrad Adenauer became chancellor of the West German Republic after a parliamentary vote. It states he was the sole candidate to win a majority with 900 votes while 403 members abstained or were invalid. It mentions potential cabinet formation and policy aims, including relations with Allies and the Soviet Union amidst postwar tensions.
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Wonn
Thureaay
Konred Adenaude
Io Amine
Fick
Westy
German Republic
Mad
British Colonial Development Plan Cited to Spend Billions
A garbled report from London and Tunis outlines a British plan to spend around 400 million pounds on colonial development, proposing a satellite project costing 1400 million sterling and seeking support from the Marshall Aid Organisation in Africa. The program is described as to be carried out with some cooperation from the United States, aiming to promote British influence and development in Africa as discussed in Washington.
78 Killed in Gaol Break in South Korea
Prison riot at Mokpo gaol ends with 78 dead after inmates seized a fort to free colleagues. Guards reportedly opened fire as prisoners attacked, taking weapons and munition during the clash.
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South Korea
Tallan Itrom Mokpo
Twanty
Flood Danger Eases at Namoh Gunnedar
Partial flood danger subsides as Namoh Gunnedar reports easing water levels. Officials note the river near Wee Wan and surrounding fields remain swamped by rising waters but expect no immediate further danger. Residents remain vigilant and await official updates on the flood status.
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Gunma
Wee Wan
British Hopes In Ryder Up Match
Britain seeks a first success since 193? in the Ryder Cup as Charles Whitcombe leads a British challenge against the United States in Chicago. The clash comes amid a two year printers strike in Chicago, with wage demands and labor actions shaping the backdrop to this international golf contest.
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Charles “Whitcombe
Britain
Bea
Pecap & International Golf
Chicago
Thureday
United States
Ee. Procter ‘Eightvn
Gantom
le Aryind
Nabinal
Ben Mogan
Taft-Hartley
Three Powers to Stop Transfers to Russia
London reports that the United States and France, with Brigania, may plan to halt capital and equipment reparations from Western Germany to Russia this month. The Evening Standard notes discussions involving Bevin and other officials.
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Russia
London
United ‘States
France
Germany
the Evening Standard
South Africa Withdraws Gold Proposal At IMF Session
South Africa signals possible future gold sales restraint after Finance Minister Havenga told the IMF gold committee that policy would be narrow in aim. He indicated Australia supported delaying price moves, with SA reserving liberty of motion on future sales, amid an inconclusive committee discussion.
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Thurwnay
Nate Ies Moe
Epunteley
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Monetary Fund
Hia Mation
Tater
M. Carmine Ouct
Bouin Africa
Australia
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Pos Bly
Board of Governors
South African
Prem Association
Apa Mg Havenga
Tal Jie Frond
South Africa
Waa
Havenga
Foreign Ministers Talks Satisfactory After Weekend Session
Washington reports say the foreign ministers from India and Britain met with Secretary of State and the British foreign secretary. The talks addressed mutual concerns and a potential pact council plan for Saturday, with officials noting the exchange of views was satisfactory.
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Washington
Vishinsky Lunches With U.S. Ambassador in Moscow
In Moscow yesterday Andrei Vishinsky, the Soviet foreign minister, met with the U.S. ambassador at lunch. The gathering was reported amid talks on U.N. matters and Soviet elevation within the General Assembly, with expectations of further discussions next week in New York.
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Threaday
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Nilal Kirk
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Lammbly
Inquiry Into Rioneron Concert Mot At County District
An official inquiry begins into a citizens concert event organized by County District on November 4. Officials will review conduct at Robesa venue and assess safety and compliance with local guidelines. Community leaders say details remain under review as investigations proceed.
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New Tn
Robesa ‘iii
U S Loans Hit Ten Billion In Two Years Report
The Commerce Department reports U S foreign lending reached about ten billion dollars in two years with Britain highest at 4.704 billion and France second at 2.085 billion. A spokesman said that AP stations account for 88 percent of the total.
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Warlington
United Mater Han
Commerce Department
Britain
France
Urgent Need for Japanese Peace Treaty Discussed in Washington
In Washington, Secretary of State Dean Acheson and British counterpart discussed the urgent need for a Japanese peace treaty. They signaled continued work, weighing new ideas while reviewing broader Pacific security questions with allies including Australia and New Zealand. They noted Pacific partnership would require settling domestic disputes in member nations and considered regional defense arrangements postwar.
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Washington
Thurs
U.S
Sime
Dean Acheson
Trenty
Nationalist Claim to Hold Communist Forces in China
Nationalist reports claim to hold Communist forces in China with no serious signs of large-scale activity in Western Hunan. They say forces are defending Amur coast and Penghu area and describe limited movements in the Chusan group and along the coast.
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China
Canton
Thirvaay
A. Chinrae
Atlee
Shanahwl
Pan
Shi
Wal Ky York
Suny
Whitehall denies IMF devaluation rumours
Whitehall dismissed reports of imminent devaluation at the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington. Currency traders in London and New York saw little chance of a policy shift, with sterling volatile yet broadly steady as markets priced in cautious, uncertain signals.
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Waahtn
London
New York
Pater
MD Magen
Techange
Heowever
Trade with Rumba Aims at Food Purchases
A fragment notes a plan for large scale food purchases from Fue and broader trade aims. It mentions Sage Wan Storm Mee president Ole Harold Wilson and Boviet with assertions of buying millions of food units and expanding trade wherever possible.
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Ole
Harold Wilson
Prefabricated Home Prices Moving Toward Market Rates
The Minister for Works and Housing said in the House that the price gap between prefabricated houses and conventional homes has narrowed over the past year. He noted offers from Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom and that tenders have been called for 1,000 Aspen houses awaiting price responses before final decisions.
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Lemmon
Tito Denounces Comiform Lies Beat Trade
Tito denounces comiform lies as the government fights back against what it calls Russian dominated propaganda. The call urges a new campaign for equal rights of all op iuniat countries and references American influence, with notes on party central year figures and wartime connections.
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Tito
Marshal Tito
Op Iuniat
Tijsoslavls Politfirm
Munint Party
King’s Ransom Item Refused in New Zealand Sale
A £4,000 bid for the New Zealand player King’s Ransom was refused. The report notes the offer and mentions names AG McDonald and other figures, with sporadic words suggesting a sale or bid discussion.
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Thureday
New Zealand
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