Attlee Seeks Accord On Korean Conflict Ends World War Fear
British Prime Minister Attlee broadcasts that the United Nations may soon negotiate honorable terms in Korea while warning against appeasement and a world war. He asserts China will choose its path, urges unity with the United States, and calls for continued deterrence of ballistic weapons. Attlee expresses hope for a new council mini-summit to align Soviet and Western aims.
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Truman
Ris
Defence
General Electric Company
Charles Witon
Witon
Wilton
Bey
Reuter
United States
UIA
London
United Nations
Attlee
Mr. Attlee
Rocetiien
Council of Foreign Ministers
Trumast
Amerigan
Russia
Taxi Driver Shot Dead and Suspect Arrested in Bathurst
Norman Cecil Dickson of Rockdale, a taxi driver and father of five, was killed after a passenger shot him and fled. The suspect exchanged shots with police, wrecked the taxi, and was arrested near the Macquarie River. The case proceeded in Bathurst court with Ronald Newman Cribben charged with murder.
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Avdyey
Sydney
Norman Cecil Dickson
Rockdale
Alecab
Ba'hurs
R. O. Lowe
Lewi
Bathurst
Bath
K. Waddell
Pannery
Macquarie Dell
Sisbern Halle
D. Almond
F. Murray
Macquarie River
Murray
Lmond
Nagrat
Mubpata
Hatura
Sothuret
Ronald Newman Cribben
Shearer
Hawthorn
Victoria
M. Dash
Air Power Seen as Key to Prevent World War Says Tedder
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder told the Aero Club of Washington that overwhelming air power in free nations would prevent a world war. He warned dictators depend on mobs and stressed the need for superior air power to deter aggression and allow humanity to recover.
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Washington
Royal Air Force
Lord Tedder
Free Nations
Adieasing
Aero Club of
Tedder
Ondeig
Flat Murderer Widened Search for Jewelry Theft Victims
SYDNEY detectives broadened the hunt for the murderer of Mrs Edith Ail following the death in her Manhattan Street flat. Police say jewellery worth thousands remains missing. items include a £5900 diamond bracelet, a £2090 diamond insignia, a £4000 diamond and emerald ring, and two £503 eternity rings. A cordial bottle was the sole weapon recovered, though a wood fragment or brass fittings could have caused the injuries.
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Sydney
Edith Ail
Manquare Street
Miro
England
Bil
Murder Punishment In Australia Calls For Uniform Laws
Brisbane editorial condemns the lack of uniform murder penalties across Australia. Archbishop Duhig notes variances between states such as Victoria and Queensland and argues for consistent life imprisonment for murder. He stresses concerns about how women are treated in crime and punishment.
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Brisbane
Buhl Vale
Australia
Duhig
Higher Fares for Interstate Travel on Overseas Liners
Melbourne reports fare increases for interstate travel on overseas steamers. New rates apply from January on routes including Melbourne to Sydney and Melbourne to Adelaide with first and second class prices adjusted, reflecting changes by Orient and P. and O. lines.
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Melbourne
Orient
Sydney
Undia
Evlbourne
Freman
Melbourns
Adelaide
Economy Drive Launched by State Government
Brisbane reports a government led economy drive to cut administration expenditure amid a £787,825 budget deficit and limited tax reimbursements. No staff cuts predicted. measures include eliminating overtime, limiting new cars, prioritizing essential replacements, using train services, and restricting inter-department budget transfers.
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Brisbane
Plane Wrecked but Pilot Uninjured at Lakes Entrance
Melbourne reports a prime engined plane wrecked shortly after 7 pm during an emergency takeoff at Lakes Entrance Gippelancy. Pilot Eric Alfred Furau of Pascoe Vale escaped injury as the craft stalled at 200 ft, circled to test the engine, then crashed into a paddock, clipping trees and a fence before overturning.
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Melbourne
Saray
Nine Shark Alarms Prompt South Coast Patrol Boost
Brisbane reports nine shark alarms on South Coast beaches after two lifeguard attacks in three weeks. Lifesaving clubs vow increased patrols and safety measures as 30 sharks were sighted offshore, with one fatal mauling near Palm Beach. Officials urge surfers to aid patrols. mayor notes sharks coming closer to shore.
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Queensland
South Coast
Southport
Greenmounts
Big Hation
Stgl
Palm Beach
Desmond Quinlan
Sherk
Grotmount
New South Wales
Burleigh Henda
Kirrt
Oll
Surf Lifesaving Association
Jack Winders
South Coast Centre
Stan Gusta
Ald. Peak
Quinlan
Browning Street
Gou'h
Pacific Surf
Palm Beach North
Lg Chan i
Leo Vinant Ryan
Burleigh Beach
Milles
Pacific Surf Life’ Buying Club
Niesavers
Life Saving Association
A. Winders
Sydney
Town of South Coast
Abd. Peak
Thy Council
Shark Meshing Reduces NSW Beach Attacks, Officials Say
Sydney surf club officials and Bondi members credited shark meshing on metropolitan beaches with preventing attacks. Since 1937, mesh lines near Collaroy to Maroubra reportedly stopped attacks, contrasting with 13 bites in the 13 years before meshing and higher incident rates in Queensland.
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Sydney
Bydmey Surf Club
Bondi
Queensland
New South Wales
Vom. Cerpteson
Elaine Thet Eviddare
Melbourne theatres face early January closure threat
Melbourne Theatres may close early in January if Theatr e Employees' Association of Victoria succeeds in obtaining a £4 weekly rise for key staff including projection room engineers electricians and stagehands. A summons for the demand was to be served after a Melbourne Trades Hall meeting attended by 202 workers. Projection room staff now earn £12 14s 6d weekly. union argues rising living costs require higher margins.
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Melbourne
Theat Employees’ Association of Victoria
Unton
Ciafts
Queensland to import ten diesel electric engines for trains
Ten diesel electric engines and nine air conditioned trains are planned for Queensland. Over 17 overseas tenders total about £9.4 million, with construction at Tipwich and Renvenithineering. Trains will operate Brisbane to Cairns and other routes, promising heavier loads and faster deceleration.
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Victoria
New South Wales
Comane
Alan
Queenland
Duggan
Tpewich
Renvenithineering Co
Toewich
Rocklea
Rockleas
Brisbane
Cairns
Townsville
Mit
Brivonno
Oulens Rum
Heat Wave Continues in Melbourne
Melbourne records a peak 6.9 degrees at 2pm amid an ongoing heat wave with temperatures far above December norms. Forecasters expect more hot weather through the week.
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Melbourne
Peking Press Confers on Cease Fire and Far East Strategy
Chinese and Soviet representatives debated a cease fire proposal at Lake Success, with Peking asserting peaceful aims while urging broader settlement of Far East issues. Wu Chuan and Wo Chuan spoke on withdrawing Chinese volunteers and the need for joint understanding, as Moscow notes were distributed to allied ambassadors for study.
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Renee “Deane
Far East
Peking
Wo Chuan
Lake Success
Peel
Tore Oe
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Vyshinsky
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North Steyne Bouth Syne
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Gia
Rovietdshegsten
Toei
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Ulm
Bmliteleike Ig
Bess
Faror
Wiwat
Formosa
Sestain
Peat
Union
Baker’s Auto Service
Percy and
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Hillman
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