Uniform Gauge Project To Start In Six Weeks
Melbourne reports the transport minister announcing a unified gauge project starting within six weeks. The plan secures 70 percent Commonwealth funding, with Victoria and New South Wales sharing the rest over 63 years. Work begins at Wodonga toward Mangalore, including bridge modifications and embankment widening.
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Melbourne
Arthur’ Warner
Commonwealth
Victoria
New South Wales
Sir Arthur
Wodonga
Mangalore
Sydney
Railsways
McClusky
Lessons by TV in England rise of classroom television
London report says television will enter thousands of British schools this week as BBC broadcasts begin. The Daily Mail notes the shift will make TV as familiar as the blackboard in classrooms nationwide.
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London
A.A. P.reuter
Daily ‘Mail
BBC
Thai Premier Announces Drive Against Reds
Nai Pote Sarasin, newly appointed Thailand leader, says the government will investigate and expose communist subversive activities. The announcement follows a military coup that toppled the prior government and signals a hard line toward pro Communist Thai Chinese groups in Bangkok. The probe will focus on communist support for left wing parties and newspapers, with actions to be decided later.
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Reuter
Nai Pote Sarasin
Thailand
Nai Pote
AAP
Bangkok Post
Pibul Songeram
Bangkak
Communist Party
Jaw
Berserk man shot by police during confrontation
Kenneth John Hill 26 a plasterer living with his wife and child at the post office area was fatally shot by Constable Dixon after Hill produced a concealed pistol and threatened to kill him and others. The incident occurred as police responded to a report of a berserk man. a bullet lodged in the house wall is noted in the later inquiry led by Inspector Burke of Albury.
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Kenneth John Hill
Corowa District Hospital
Balldare
Nowse
Dixon
Hill
Burke
Albury
Haitians Rush to Vote in Haiti Election Day
Haitians turned out in droves under army protection for the presidential election and new Congress as women voted for the first time in the republic. Threats to burn the capital were reported as candidates Dejole and Duvalier, a doctor, vied for office while Tamale, an ex-ples and finance administrator, was also mentioned.
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Haiti
Reuter
Congress
Negro Republic
Dejole
Jeffairs
Duvalier
Mr. Tamale
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