First Aust uranium for U S body
Australia will supply the first uranium from Radium Hill to the Combined Development Agency of the Atomic Energy Commission, representing the British and United States Governments. Prime Minister Menzies and South Australia leaders outlined early development plans and Australia’s role in supplying uranium for allied atomic projects.
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U.S
Canberra
Radium Hill
South Australia
The
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Menzies
United Kingdom
Free World
Mr. Playford
Arthur Fadden
Mr. Beale
Jesse Johnson
Combined Development Agency
Commission
Australia
Commonwealth
Playford
America
Lkely
USA
Incomo
High Citrus Prices Hit Brisbane Demand
Drought drives higher fruit costs as orange supplies shrink. Irrigation and supply constraints force Gay to be a long favored supplier, with market effects felt across Brisbane and surrounding districts.
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Brisbane
Gay
Found Guilty of 1950 Bank Robbery
NEW YORK A jury convicted Willie Sutton and partner of robbing a bank in Sunnyside in 1950. The verdict followed a lengthy trial with delays as the defense faced charges of bank robbery. Sutton, age 45, and his accomplice could face up to 30 years in prison. Farrell, guarding at the courtroom, said sentencing would come later.
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New York
Willie
Ac- Sutton
Gina
King
Sutton
Greater
Futonie
Eilng
Peter Farrell
Sunnyside
Wool drop hits winter wear and sheep prices
In Brisbane on the hoof wool prices have fallen as sheep values drop. Prices for shear and young wool growers fall short of recent years, with graziers urged to hold stock while demand remains weak. Drought areas show some sales, but overall understocking and delayed sales persist across Hughenden, Richmond, and Queanbeyan districts, noting about 40 000 sheep sold recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Hudtuahager
Dal and Co. Ltd
Hudson
Sheen
Isie
Bughenen
Staten
J. McMurchy
Centraleensland
McMurphy
Hughenden Richmond
Duila Creek
Secret Atomic Papers Found by London Boys
Two schoolboys recovered top secret papers on atomic research in a London street on Monday and handed them to police. Reuters reports the documents likely originated from the Harwell atomic research station, wrapped in a bundle with a foreign newspaper in a North London suburb near Highgate.
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London
A.A
Reuters
Harwell
Mighgale
Landan
Brisbane Wharf Dispute Brings Shipping Delays and Suspensions
A waterside dispute in Brisbane has delayed six ships and involved seven hundred workers. The conflict began after a freighter crewman was not dismissed as directed, prompting 184 to walk off and be suspended, with 462 more refusing work. Additional ships idle and overtime refusals followed, with the Water side Workers' Federation declaring the wharf black and a two day suspension expected to spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunsbane
Brisbane
Carlisle
James Patrick Vand’ Co. Ltd
Macltan
Taranui
Fire Light Anchorage
City of Singapore
City Electric Light Co
Ipswich
Jubayor Steel
NZ to slash motor car imports headline
Auckland reports government plans to slash motor car imports as part of economic measures. Details remain unclear but move aims to reduce trade imbalance and support local industry. Officials in Wellington announce on Monday the policy will affect vehicle inflows next year.
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Auckland
Wellington
WBNL
A.N.A Accepts Government Offer In Principle
Canberra report states Australian National Airways accepted in principle the Commonwealth Government’s offer to operate on an equal footing with the Government line. Captain Holyman told Mr Menzies that proposals are complex. the board will confer with Walsh and Holy to discuss details. Government welcomes the acceptance as a step toward stability and efficiency in air services.
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Canberra
Australian National Airways
Aman
Holyman
Menzies
Misboard
Charlie
Walsh
Civil Aviation
Mr. Anthony
T.A.A
Mr. Watt
Holymah
NSW Premier James McGirr resigns as premier and health cited
In Sydney, Premier James McGirr announced his resignation from the NSW Premiership citing health reasons after three decades in state politics. Cabinet appointed him chairman of the Maritime Services Board at £2750 a year, a post expected to ease health strain.
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Sydney
James McGirr
New South Wales
McGirr
Mr Cahill
Maritime Service Board
Cahill
Cootamundra
Aupolitan
Cumberland
Bankstown
Liverpool
W. 3. McKell
Sir William McWell
Mrr. McGirr
Maritime Services Board
G. . Faulks
John Northcott
Labour
J. Mannix
ALP
Carl and
Heffron
Clive Evatt
McGurtcher
Hmel Porson
Verain
Ming
Two Wartime Badges to be Reissued
Canberra reports the reintroduction of two wartime badges the Returned from Active Service Badge and the Mothers and Widows Badge for Korea and Malaya operations. Defence Minister 1 McBride notes a review of 1939-45 badges and says design unchanged, with issuing authorities in Melbourne for Navy Army and Air Force inquiries.
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Canberra
Korea
Malaya
Defence
McBride
Shot Lieutenant To Get Out Of Army
At Fort Hood Texas private Michael Kunak 19 of the 82nd Airborne grabbed a rifle at a field table and killed Second Lieutenant Har Williamson to escape service Military police detained Kunak and police quoted him saying he killed Williamson to get out of the army He claimed no grudge against Williamson and said he spoke to him only once before the shooting.
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Fort Hood
Texas
82Nd Airborne Division
Army
Michael Kunak
Kunak
Har Williamson
Williamson
Tinaroo Falls water scheme passes Parliament in 20m plan
In Brisbane the Land Minister reported that Parliament approved a £20 million Tinaroo Falls irrigation scheme on the Barron River for 1956 57 with gradual development through 1968 69. The plan foresees 71 acres of farm land irrigated, with tobacco and mixed farms, and a projected annual revenue of £287 100. Opposition criticized the project as a votes driven grand scheme while proponents argued it would aid northern population growth and defence value.
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Brisbane
Tinstop Falls
Barron River
T. A. Foley
Mareeba-Dimbulah
Tinaroo Falls
Iver
Aliway
Nullinga
Walsh River
Tayour
Barrow River
Wordsworth
Cook
Watson
Mulgrave
Chalk
Lib
Lockyer
Spaz
Foley
eebah-Dimb
Nulnga
Nimmo
North
Investi
Tinaro Falls
Cath Co
Big Sydney Firm Faces Beer Quota Loss After Perjury Admission
At the Liquor Royal Commission yesterday Cavill and director Charles Edward Bingham admitted they had committed perjury in earlier testimony. Cavill stated the firm’s 1951 Sydney beer quota was 170,828 and indicated the company could make available names of persons clubs and organizations that had received quotas. The hearing will resume with further disclosure expected.
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Aera
Tooth’s
Sydney
Cavill
Commission Veterday
Detectives to Discuss Strike Action in Brisbane
BRISBANE. A meeting has been called by the Brisbane Section to discuss strike action over transfers. Two Valley detectives were notified of their transfer in uniform duty last Friday, sparking speculation of a confrontation at Roma.
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Brisbane
Acton
The
Wethont 10
Valley
Dair
Roma
Tito and Belgrade Rally Against Trieste Occupation
Yugoslav leader Marshal Tito warned that Yugoslavia would not accept Italian control of the Trieste area. In Belgrade, about 200000 people filled the main square to protest the Trieste problem without participation by Yugoslavia, while demonstrations and school closings occurred in Trieste’s Italian zones. The National Assembly heard Tito’s impassioned, extemporaneous speech as the government outlined firm stances amid Western pressure.
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SRE
Tito
Yugoslavia
Trieste
Belgrade
Italy
Yugoslav Communist Party
Moscow
National Assembly
Assembly
Glass of Beer Could Mean Five Years Gaol
A fragmented crime note suggests a prison sentence may follow a single glass of beer. The readable text hints at a legal case or conviction with a potential five year term, though details are unclear. Names, places, or dates are not legible in the surviving OCR.
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Sive
Warwick
A.N.A
S.A
Ivan Holy
Mr. Menzies
MR J, McGirk
W. Sheahan
C._E. Martin
G. Weir
Evatt
Martin
Lke
Fk Nicklin
Plete
Nicklin
Kris Spence Wesiy
Sae Gan
Tates
NACO
L. B. Eastwell
Palmerin St
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