Serious charges in Federal report on Zillmere housing project
Canberra reports accuse Zillmere housing works of inferior workmanship and weak supervision by the Queensland Housing Commission. Findings from the Department of National Development and the Commonwealth Experimental Building Station question structural adequacy and call for further examinations of 25 percent of the 83 houses.
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Canberra
Zillmere
Brisbane
Queensland Housing Commission
Department of National Development
Commonwealth Experimental Building Station
Bruce Wight
Commonwealth
CEBS
Queensland Housing Perimental Building Station
Queensland Housing
Hilton
Queensland housing minister complains of Commonwealth disclosure
Brisbane reporting that Housing Minister Hilton criticized the Commonwealth Government for releasing details of a report before he could read it. He urged not to prejudice positions of the Queensland Housing Commission, Queensland Government, or his own government amid ongoing controversy.
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Theueensland Housing Commisson
Queensland
Brisbane
Hilton
Commonwealth
Canberra
Man Charged With Woman Murder Amid Fire Ruins
Detective P Pedersen told City Court that Charles Wilson 61 near Beth houses fired a blast. The five body burned in charred remains after neighbours heard shots. A 8 gauge shotgun and clothes saturated with kerosene were found nearby in the ruins.
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Howe
P. Pedersen
Tal
Charles Wilson
Allay
Pesalane
Mar- Giever
Buel
James
Beth
Banl
Forbes Denies He Pocketed Missing Money
In Sydney Bankruptcy Court John Woolcott Forbes faced questioning over missing funds totaling about £250000 Withdrawn in cash from pump and other sources Forbes denies taking money as a personal theft Manning Official Receiver presses the point while Forbes provides partial breakdowns of cash, bonds, and investments Two witnesses recount £13982 invested in Forbes ventures and Forbes claims black money routed through fictitious names.
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Forbes
Sydney
John Woolcott Forbes
Senrrer
J. K. Manning
Hero
L. c. Bohringer
Manning
State sets up Pastoral Advisory Committee to regulate betting
Sydney bookmakers face crackdown as off course doubles betting is halted after court action against Thomas Powell. The advisory committee will include cattle and sheep industry reps, with nomination via the U.G. to examine pastoral matters and ensure lawful betting practices while promoting farming interests.
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State
Missing funds shake Parramatta Police Station
A senior constable reported missing after over £300 vanished from the station drawer. Auditory General's investigators probe while two officers search. Angry maintenance payments proceedings drew 30 separated wives, many in tears, seeking funds lodged with police to cover Christmas.
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Peaiceman
Auditory General's Department
Parramatta
Bvas
Statement Provokes Scene in Industrial Court
In Brisbane the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board sought exemption from long service leave for all staff. Secretary J Black said the court had already allowed cash payments instead of leave and warned the discretionary power may not last. Clerks Union representative K Sanders pressed for sources as Mr Black reserved his decision while Mr Harvey cited the court’s general ruling on such schemes.
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Brisbane
Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board
Boned
J Black
H. Harvey
K. Sanders
Clerks Union
Mr. Black
Harvey
Brisbane Archbishop James Dunig to mark 47th bishop anniversary
Brisbane's senior prelate Archbishop James Dunig of Brisbane will celebrate the 47th anniversary of his consecration as a bishop. He was consecrated December 10, 1905, in St. Joseph's Cathedral Rockhampton after priestly service.
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Brisbane
Australia
James Dunig
Dubie
Christendom
St. Joseph's
Rockhampton
Bishan
Melbourne bale of choice finesse lambs fleece
A Melbourne note reports a bale of lambs fleece described as choice finesse. The phrasing hints at high quality wool markets and pricing per pound, with emphasis on the fleece from local flocks.
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Melbourne
Horse spooks crashes man into bushfire in Mackay
A ten-year-old man was severely burned when his horse bolted and plunged him into a bushfire near Mackay yesterday afternoon. He is identified as Jack Tully, a dairy farmer, who was riding with his son as a spark set his singlet alight. He fought the flames but the horse reared and fled.
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All MacKay
Jack Tully
Farfe
To Fly Home Before His Death
A seven year old migrant, Charlex Ceasidy, who arrived in Sydney aboard the Mooltan less than a month ago, sailed home by plane three days after admission to Balmain Hospital for an incurable liver complaint. Charity funds were raised for his air fare.
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Charlex Ceasidy
Sydney
Mooltan
Balmain Hospital
Secrecy Marked Eisenhower Talks On Korea Policy
President elect Eisenhower held secret discussions with Cabinet nominees aboard the Helena as part of a two phase conference. Press secretary James Hagerty declined to comment. Washington sources say a tougher Far East strategy and increased aid for Asia allies are being prepared along with a propaganda push.
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New York
Eisenhower
Helena
James Hagerty
Matthes
Pearl Harbour
Hywerly
Washington
United States
Far East
United Press
Asia
Prince Denies Affair With Doctor's Wife
Sydney report says Prince Dimitry M. denied an adulterous relationship with Dr. Wilkie Smith's wife amid court testimony. The case involved accusations of infidelity and an alleged intruder incident at the Smith residence.
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Prince
English Case Cited in Woman's Assbed to House of Lords
An English case cited in a Sydney woman's appeal involves a move to England for a full transcript of evidence and counsels argument. The appeal concerns the death of her first husband by thallium poisoning and questions surrounding the second marriage and police handling, with parallel British cases noted.
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House of Lords Fa
NS W
Sydney
England
Mrs. Fletcher
Beriat
Stay-In Miners Leave Pit After 204 Days
In Sydney wives and families cheered as Greta stay-in miners emerged after 204 days underground. Originally 27 workers began the protest last month to demand reinstatement of 51 dismissed colleagues amid coal-order shortages. Two men were granted remission to return home for family illness, and the others looked tired upon surfacing.
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Sydney
Banks to Close on December 27 Bank Holiday Declared
Brisbane reports State Cabinet ordered a bank holiday on December 27 following store closures across the state. Public Service Act coverage includes employment protections for relevant officers and government workers amid the Serene holiday.
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Brisbane
Public Service Act
Taxi Murder Trial Hearings Amid Turbulent Courtroom Outburst
Detective Inspector Bischof told the court that Arthur Ernest Halliday admitted killing taxi driver Athol McGowan in Currumbin on May 22 after a dispute over two pounds. Halliday boasted of driving to Brisbane that night and showed no remorse saying murder would be seen as bowling over the driver for money.
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Arthur Ernest Halliday
Currumbin
Athol Henry McCowsn
PF. E. Bischof
Halliday
Halli Dar
Fite
George Amperes
Bichot
Brisbane
Bischof
South ‘Wales
Min
Tucker
Ponte Ae
Mia tReet
Sydney
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