Treasurer Defends Balmford Amid Capital Purchase Row
In the Senate, Senator Ashley questioned the Government over a Commonwealth Actuary Balmford report approving a share purchase for the Sydney Sun. Balmford defended integrity while ministers faced questions about the timing and approval process.
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Ashley
Commonwealth
Balmford
Herald
Sydney Sun
Cowpell
Harris
Ee Mne Debaive
Msfion
Benator O'Suml van Yeah Aked
Mmtie Berta
Capital Rec Eel Board
Abares
Morning Herald
Perminion
Ficwtions
Bret
Cum
High Court
Igri U
Senstor O'authven
Seventy Sydney Sun staff dismissed amid merger turmoil
The Sydney Sun announces the immediate dismissal of seventy employees as merger talks intensify between Consolidated Newspapers and Associated Newspapers. Board discussions followed an irrevocable Herald offer dated August 21, with August 27 meetings weighing a deal and possible indemnity terms for shareholders.
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Sydney Sun
Mir. Seah
Denisson
Phares
Jona Fairfax and
Bony Pty. Ltd
Pro- Terietorx
Burney Morning
Herald
Associated Newspapers
Consolidate 2d Trens
Packsi
Fred
Apiah
Bunday Bun
Bunday Herald
Aharehold
Tose
Atomic guns for Europe announced by Army officials
The article reports that Army officials announced plans to deploy atomic guns in Europe. It notes one weapon weighing about 18 tons and describes the intended role and strategic aims of the deployment.
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Renee Aloe
Recan
Army
Aspreay
Berens
Tom Artery
Europe
Meath
Renee
Atomic Sub project advances amid wartime costs
Report notes work beginning on an atomic submarine and outlines estimated costs. Mr. Robert Anderson says the vessel will be used for warfare, with engine and construction costs totaling significant sums.
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ermaXe
Treawrsciny
Milimarins
Baten Navy
Robert Anderson
Bea
Prime Minister On Budget Tonight Debates Continue
The Prime Minister Mr Manas is set to speak tonight in the budget debate. A motion by Dr Evert seeks to trim the first tier of expenditure in the Estimates by £1, with further details in the lander of the Toach tt the Lander.
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Manas
Hove
Tomnight
Willatars
Evert
States Agree To Relax Price Controls In Australia
Cabinet ministers meeting in Melbourne agree to ease price controls and de control commodities in Victoria and parts of Australia. The conference signals potential freedom for staples like coffee, meat, and washing machines, with clothing and furniture under consideration for October talks.
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Melburne
Coneinas
Victoria
Central
Focon
Bleyelce
Lunde
New South Walks
Ind
Adelaidy
Lostay
Mir
Landasala
New South Wales
N. W
Fighting Near Hanoi Reported in French Communique
A French military communique notes heavy fighting near Hanoi with French and Vietnamese defenders holding the perimeter. Attacks targeted 18 strongpoints and four fortified positions as Canal defenses and weapon losses were reported, with no canal details given.
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Fano
Prime Minister Attacks Peace Convention Motives
The Prime Minister condemns the Peace Convention and the so called World Peace movement as Communist propaganda aimed at destabilizing Western democracies. He cites delegates and meetings connected to the Vienna World Peace Congress and warns of covert party influence and recruitment through the event.
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Menaien
Yanining
Atingulah
Oxhur Inunifrata
Communist “Peace
Maven
SRV
LSM
Menaies
Ita
Pro Wean Recone i
Cairnmitiat- Politia
Gant
Nota Kink
Australian Pesce Council
Berty
Srgumlseum Auartullan
Ménaiés
Ashes
Mehsles Alka
Cnrr
Qumernlet Party
Rewards for New Uranium Finds Up to 25 000
The Minister for Supply announced potential uranium exploration incentives in the Northern Territory. Private firms could apply to prospect or mine with a guaranteed five year market and tax exemptions. Further airborne surveys are planned before year end to identify promising areas for exploration and development.
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Sheale
Rum
Aeerch
Clock Aids Australian Market Under British Manufacture
A British made clock designed for the Australian market features a 10 minute prealarm switch. It activates its alarm by turning off lighting and lullabies, helping wake users by signaling ten minutes before the main bell. The device aims to improve morning routines with a gentler buildup.
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Britain
Ib le
Trapped In Fire Rescue Ends With Fin Ree Nee
A fragmented report describes people trapped in a blaze with unclear details. Fire crews battled the flames as bystanders watched, amid confusion about numbers and identities. Further reading promised official updates on the incident and casualties.
Towpath Murder Trial Opens
The Crown alleges a man used savage force to kill two teenage girls whose bodies were found in the Towpath river in June. Alfred Charles Whiteway, 92, pleaded not guilty at the start of the trial, admitting to being present but denying the charges.
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Alfred Charles Whiteway
Borm
Commonwealth Ministers Conference Held In Canberra
The Canberra talks will bring together Commonwealth nations including Britain and Canada to discuss monetary and trade issues. Key figures, including Chancellor Hankfather, will attend as regional leaders map future economic coordination and sterling prospects.
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London
Canberra
Roun Tey
Hankfather
Ars
Australia
Ceylon
Canada
Britain
Commonwealth
Wellington
Bidey Moltnad
Pia
Toe
Tumuary
British Rocket Tate First to Be Felegeed
Fragmentary OCR text mentions British rocket Tate and references to felegeed status, guided mia Vien da Bieitul, and Asmatrong Whirrore with factory ties. Details are unclear, but names imply industrial or aerospace context and potential overseas connections.
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Tate
Pho
Felegeed
Raieaui
Asmatrong
State Wheat Boards Debate on Next Best Thing
A conference with wheat growers in Melbourne discussed state wheat boards and a possible version of an orderly marketing system. Ministers warned that private interests might pursue their own schemes if the Commonwealth cannot secure a nationwide framework.
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State Wheat Boards
McBwren
Commonwealth Orderly Marketing
Iiferme
Wenkaue
Commonwasith
Rom
Epareande Feste
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