London Talks Set Blueprint for Sterling Area Growth
London hosts ten day Commonwealth Prime Ministers talks on expanding sterling area trade and reducing aid. Britain seeks higher productivity across Commonwealth to regain dominance, with plans outlining concrete projects in oil, iron ore, chemicals, pulp, timber, copper, and agriculture to cut dollar dependence and bolster gold and dollar reserves. Australia’s Menzies and British Colonial Secretary Oliver Lyffington to present views on area problems.
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Menaies
Oliver Lyfficton
Wil
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Man Claims Wrong Leg Amputation Shocks Court
A 65 year old man contends he was erroneously amputated, alleging medical failure and seeking redress. The case centers on alleged misidentification and improper surgery and raises questions about care standards. Local officials have not released further details.
Sister Elizabeth Kenny dies at Toowoomba home Struan
Sister Elizabeth Kenny, age 66, died at her Toowoomba home Struan The Range from cerebral thrombosis after a week of hopes for recovery Her death follows late reports that anti thrombic serum was too late to help The Queensland figures and medical community paid tribute noting her influence in polio treatment and her international fame.
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New York
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British Medical Association
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Townsville
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Columbia University
Trunk Murderess Winnie Ruth Recaptured in Phoenix
Winnie Ruth Judd, the trunk murderess who escaped multiple times from custody, was recaptured hiding in a cupboard within a private residence in Phoenix. She pleaded to be allowed to stay awhile and find work as authorities prepared to return her to the hospital for further proceedings stemming from the 1931 case in which Agnes Le Rai and Hedvig Samuel were implicated.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Winnie Ruth
Men's White Cotton Knitted Underpants Sizer Milo 4
Durable white cotton knitted underpants priced for strong value. Milo size 4, construction emphasizes comfort and fit for daily wear. Care and material details implied by catalog phrasing.
Missing Rockhamton fisherman's boat sighted at sea
A garbled 19th century notice reports the sighting of a missing fisherman's boat near Townshend Island about 30 miles from Yep poor. The drift describes Wilfréd Ward Waldron of Rock Hammond and a party searching the area, with uncertain details and unclear names due to OCR errors.
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Rock Mampton
Almoight
Labour Win in Werriwa By-election Record
Labour retained Werriwa with a record majority as EG Whitlam increased Labour’s lead to about 16,615 after late counting. The by election followed the death of H P Lagzarini. 55,486 electors were enrolled and 47,416 votes counted. Evatt called the result an overwhelming Labour victory and criticised Liberal and Country Party policies.
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Griffith
H. P Lagzarini
Commonwealth Fire Foral
HJ. Martin
Canberra
Dr Evatt
Menzies- Fadden
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Liberal and
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E.G Whitlam
Federal
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Evatt
Pope Names 24 New Cardinals
London Reuters reports Pope Pius XI named 24 new cardinals to be created at a secret consistory on January 12. Eleven are Australian, with others from South America, Europe, and North America. the move had been awaited for nearly two years.
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Reuter
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College of Cardinals
Death of Sister Kenny Brings Tributes From Brisbane Church Leaders
In Brisbane tributes pour in after Sister Kenny’s death. Archbishop Dr Halse lamented her death and praised her devotion to fighting polio. Rev T Rees Thomas echoed that pioneers like Kenny advance humanitarian progress despite opposition and prejudice.
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City Congregational Church
Britain in icy grip as severe weather hits islands
London suffers its coldest November day in 27 years while Glasgow endures record frost. Sussex endures its worst flood in six decades and parts of Gloucestershire face deep snow drifts. In Scotland Glenmore Lodge records the coldest temp, while Scilly Isles stay warmest. Villages lose power, with food delivered by sledge and football matches postponed due to freezing conditions.
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Britain
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Sussex
Glenmore Lodge
Grampians
Scotland
Scilly
Migrant Aids in Capture of Escapes
In Melbourne a migrant assisted a manhunt for two prisoners. Police pursued through scrub and swamps after the pair cut a boat adrift and severed the island telephone line. A chase ended with警警 warning shots and glimpses of the fugitives two miles from Tooradin.
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Melbourne
Neil Erne
Tooradin
Asa Diutt
Pearson
Rock
Wool Prices likely to rise at Brisbane sales
Brisbane wool prices today are expected to be a shade dearer than early November as steady southern markets bolster hopes for a stronger Brisbane series. If Brisbane November rates hold, wrap would total about £6 million for 53,090 bales over four days of offerings.
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Brisbane
Six Dead in Explosion at Pure Oil Refinery
Six men are dead and four injured after a Saturday night explosion and fire at the Pure Oil refinery in Nederland Texas. Rescuers faced searing heat as flames continued for hours. Ambulances from Beaumont and Port Arthur rushed to the scene amid blocked traffic near the plant. One injured worker, J L Rogers, was hospitalized in Beaumont. The refinery rests in a coastal basin area near Nederland and Neches, amid Westhetic industrial activity serving about 7500 residents.
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Forth
Arthur
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Indus
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Indusprct
Joint Efforts Saved Fox Terrier in Plaster After Injury
A doctor treated a fox terrier in Cloncurr y after an injury. The dog was kept in plaster for several weeks following the incident.
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Cloncurry
India Korea plan clouded outlook at UN vote
New York reports the Indian resolution on Korea faces a clouded path as Western delegates fear revisions. India regrets China’s disapproval but hopes for China to reconsider. External Affairs says India seeks clarification and will continue efforts ahead of the UN vote.
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Korea
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Times
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Hamilton
Percy Spender Biterday
Australia
Stabbed Man Died in Arms of Policeman
A fatal late night argument at a party led to a stabbing and the death of a man during an incident involving police. Officers pursued the suspect and located a blood trail linking to the scene, with the suspect due to appear in court.
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BrOwn
Fernley
Eelarnley
Vicor
Chisreed
Huret
Ironworkers Ballot Result Reported Amid Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a ballot result among ironworkers with references to national officers and attempts to influence outcomes. The passage mentions Korea and Communist contention, with unclear dates and fragmented names, making precise details difficult to confirm.
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