Royal Australian Navy veteran recalled in odd incident
Former Royal Australian Navy service member with 180 years of run service is mentioned in a terse note. A branch orator has pending applications to be forced in March 31. A decoared payment is planned for the recipient, while a kangaroo is described as landing near a bed in Grafton New South Wales.
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We Mon Rawl
Orerataryh
Grafton
Ns.w
Is Tamity
Inter Tor
U.S. Company Considers Luxury Hotels Here and Sydney
A U.S. company eyes building luxury hotels in our city and in Sydney. The report cites Sydney businessman David Blank after his US visit. The Kirbey chain operates hotels across the United States including Holy locations.
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U.S. Company
Sydney
David Blank
Zaid
United States
Bydoy
Kirbey
Cripple Walks Again With Special Rubber Shoe
A seven year old South Yarn widow once crippled by diabetes regains the ability to walk using a specially made rubber shoe provided by Alfred Hospital Melbourne. Doctors nurses and physiotherapists collaborated to aid recovery. the shoe supports the missing part of the foot with sponge rubber inside and a small collar outside guiding the foot. Hospital almoner district nurses and visiting chiropodist coordinated home transport and care. The device promises mobility for others crippled by circulatory problems or injuries.
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South
Alfred Hostpital
Melbourne
Hospital Almoner
Lorransport
Patient Graham Piller Admitted for Tonsil Operation
Sabapital reports that Graham Piller of The Terrace Pirie was admitted to the surgical ward at Pirie Hospital yesterday for a tonsil operation today.
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Sabapital
Mt ‘Graham Piller
Pirie
Pirie Hospital
Gloria Tannock Wins Northern Bathing Beauty Queen Title
Gloria Tannock, elected 1952 Northern Bathing Beauty Queen at Solomontown Beach carnival, defeats Coralie Fletcher in the finals. More than 4,000 attend with family free entry. events include a concert, baby show, sports, and prize-giving.
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Gloria Tannock
Fal
Solomontown Beach
Severe cyclone devastates Viti Levu in Fiji
A powerful storm hit Viti Levu causing at least 12 deaths and hundreds injured. Suva, with power out, saw widespread village damage, disrupted broadcasting and newspapers, many homeless, and industrial activity halted. Losses exceed one million pounds.
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Suva
Vit Levu
New Rubberlike Car Bumper Aids Cushioning
New York reports a bumper made of rubberlike plastic weighing about 3 pounds and filled with air to cushion impacts. In Carlisle W A two neighbors Alec Reid and Gordon Murdoch start a confidential chauffeur service for drunken or sick motorists charging £1 plus 2/6 to take them home or to bed within the metropolitan area.
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New York
Carlisle
W.A
Alec Reid
Gordon Murdoch
Nilic
Boxer Burns Retires From Boxing After Long Career
Tommy Burns, former welterweight title holder from Auchalia, Whak amnounieed to retire over the weekend, ending a lengthy boxing career.
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Tommy Burns
Auchalia
Population policy urged to avoid stagnation in Australia
Canberra reports Mr Holt, immigration minister, says Australia can absorb about 150000 migrants annually in coming years. He warns a intake much lower would depress development to starvation levels, noting 193000 arrivals last year and 85070 percent British share of new settlers.
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Canberra
Ustralia
Holt
Australia
Australis
Sound Barrier Fears Being Dispelled
A fragmentary report notes discussion at a National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics event about supersonic flight. The piece mentions potential demonstrations from Whyalla to Pirie and lists several individuals, though many names are unclear due to OCR errors.
Australia Wins Final Test After West Indies Collapse
Australia defeats West Indies by 202 runs in the fifth and final Test at Sydney. West Indies collapsed with seven wickets falling in an hour after lunch, setting a target of 226 and 238 for victory as Australia secured the series win.
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West Indies
Australia
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Worrell
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Lomete
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Prudney
Lindwall
Brisbane
West’ Indies
Avetealia
Thre Wicked Secpild
Tesh Hyde
Misetralia
Trent
Adelaide
Melbourne
Ne Sickel
Challenge to Australia in coming decades
Governor General Sir William McKell opened the third annual Citizenship Convention urging Australians to embrace a long term task to develop and secure Australia and to strengthen Britain’s Pacific hold. Immigration Minister Holt outlined plans to welcome more British and European settlers this year as part of the effort.
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Canberra
Australia
Pacific
Wiliam McKell
Wiliam
Whett Mr. Holt
Adinister
Thumigration
Egyptian Premier rejects any agreement with Britain
Cairo reports Aly Pasha declares no accord with Britain after Parliament backs him with a confidence vote. He promises a united front as in 1936 and aims to evacuate the British from the Suez Canal Zone and the Nile Valley. Martial law authorized for two months to address security. A British Army train derailment near Ismailia injures four soldiers. Egyptian police clash injures 62.
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Cairo
Britain
Aly Pasha
Huphen Yewei
Suez Canal
Nike Valley
Chamber of Deputies
Egypt
Pork
Ismaila
Dhe
Caite
Protest Plans Rise for Adelaide Unions Tomorrow
Stoppage plans by the Engineering Union and allied bodies move forward in Adelaide tomorrow. The federated Ironworkers and Boiler makers join the Drivers and Firemen associations in meetings to protest Gavin's rejection of claims for increased area and to discuss exemptions and continuance provisions.
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Fetal Trades Ig Tion Aga
Conciliation
Ue Gavin
Federated Ironworkers’ Association
Boilerae Od Bee ‘Eeeinee Lion
Federatee Drivers and Firemen's Association
Adelaide
Tomarrow Hight
Wake Plas
Renin
British Speaker Morrison Named King's Counsel
British Speaker Mr. Morrison of the House of Commons is named King’s Counsel, marking a notable honor in his legal and parliamentary career. The appointment underscores his prominence within government and legal circles.
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W. 5. Morrison
House of Commons
Isling
Dutch Couple Faces Fear in Indonesia From War Time
A Dutch couple, Mr A Van de Riviere and his wife Tate, live in Indonesia and fear for their safety amid local unrest. Van de Riviere, a former Dutch air force sergeant and prisoner of war, described harsh wartime memories and current difficulties as authorities suppress lawlessness. He hopes for better conditions and consideration for migrants, but sees few immediate moves possible.
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Bob Acd
Indonesia
Australa
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Sydney
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Dandit
Weather summary for Australian coastal cities and seas
Day to day forecast notes lighting times and temperatures across Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart with coal and settled interior conditions. Winds shift from north to south west across southern waters with rough to very rough seas and gale prone area near Tasmania.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Modsrale
aKea
Birnie
Tasmants
Employers Can Help Reds Warn Industrial Officer in Sydney
A senior industrial officer in Sydney warned that some employers who have resisted unions may crack down as labor unrest eases. He said right wing unions could be targeted by anti union acts to discredit ALP and push back Communist influence. The officer urged harmony with non Communist leaders and warned of Communist attempts to influence rank and file. Mr and Mrs BR Lockett and daughters Wendy and Shirley returned to Pie after a holiday in Charters Towers Queensland.
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Wnions
ALB
Harcony
BR. Lockett Witd
Wendy
Shirley
Charters Towers
Queensland
Queensland Wins By 18 Runs In Shield Match
Ulvenstand defeated Victor by 1 run in a Sheffield Shield game today. Victoria needed 1 run to win when play resumed, but lost the opening overHarvey and Holten for ten. With half the side out Victoria needed 58 runs but failed. last wicket fell 10 runs short.
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Ukisdanl
Ulvenstand
Victoria
Oatinen
Harvey
Holten
Stuups
Saw River Plate Battle Linked to Gothic Engineer POW Tale
Gothic engineer and Royal Navy veteran Walker, twice a prisoner of war, guided the Gothic during the Battle of the River Plate which drove the German pocket battleship to Montevideo. Walker, a Scotsman, served on cargo liners and later commanded ships for Shaw, Savill.
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Royal Tour
Gothic
Weincess
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Montevideo
Uruguay
Airos
Durban
Mier
Tairou
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Kal Spee
Shaw
Savill
Ludian Ocean
AV Wichardson
Fordsdale
Largs Bay
Naples
Seven Die in Gar Smash Near Kingman Kansas
Seven people seven including five children die or drown when a car crashes into a bridge abutment near Kingman Kansas on Tweeday. One person survives the crash.
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Kingman
Kansas
Tweeday
Kingaan
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