Menzies Denies Secret Commitments From London Talks
In Washington Australian Prime Minister R G Menzies rejected secret commitments at the London Commonwealth Premiers conference. He noted no such arrangements exist and urged transparency, highlighting a public works emphasis and the aim to improve balance of payments through targeted expenditures. He and his daughter traveled to San Francisco after delays, planning rest in Australia.
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Washington
London
Commonwealth
R. G. Menzies
Menzies
Abiat
Cany
Lenfon
Australia
R. G. Mensis
San Francisco
American Airlines
Cabinet Will Discuss Coal Policy Contingencies
Fragmented notes indicate Cabinet discussions on coal policy and concessions. Statements reference Mr Riordan and discussions of potential harbour boards, direct aid to Pakistan, and possible substantial cuts offered as a final bid to attract long term engagement.
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Riordan
Pakistan
Collingville
Anat
Callide
Men’s Crystalamas Bion Rane Caloartat Xmas Price
Festive sale item list with men’s wear details including shades shirts and shorts. Highlights include smart designs in Grey Oreaise Fawn with sizes 10 to 12 and 62 to Xmas price. Various fabrics Panama cloth hats and attache shirts referenced.
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Maas
UN rejects Soviet charge amid longest General Assembly session
After a near 24 hour all night meeting the United Nations General Assembly rejected the Soviet resolution. Five Iron Curtain nations voted in favor, 45 against with 10 abstentions. Assembly to reconvene February 24. Chow En Lai urged immediate resumption of Panmunjom armistice talks following a December 14 Pangam Island incident.
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New York
United Nations General Aa
United Nations Assembly
KIO
Peking Rade
Chow En-Lai
Panmunjom
Chow
Tester Pearson
United Nations General Assembly
Pangam Island
Premier's Call for State's Development in Queensland
Premier Mr Gair urged Queenslanders to share the duty of developing the state at a Christmas gathering with senior public servants. He stressed personal responsibility for progress and lauded the public service for delivering value over two decades.
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Bridgane
Novoviand
Forkunate
Putlic
Gair
Queensland
Cannot be Everywhere Says Sir A. Fadden
Sir Arthur Fadden argues he cannot travel nationwide to defend policies, noting his duties in the House during the budget session and by elections. He defends the government’s finance policy against Labour attacks and says ministers handled campaign duties in various seats with effectiveness.
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Sir A. Fadden
Brisbane
Flinders
House of Representatives
Werrina
Bradfield
Arthur Fadden
Australia
Evatt
Three State Coal Records Broken in Queensland
Brisbane reports that three Queensland coal records were broken this year. Mines Minister Riordan said production may reach 2,764,099 tons, up from 2,490,000. Consumption is expected at 2,450,000 tons, above last year’s 2,922,970. Exports totalled over 219,099 tons, 180,999 more than prior year.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Riordan
Mt Morgan Capital to Rise by 42 Million
SYDNEY shareholders of Mt. Morgan Ltd. yesterday approved raising capital by £2 million to £3,799,300. An immediate issue of 1,490,080 preference shares will occur, followed by a further 609,009 preferences in 1954.
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Sydney
Mt. Morgan Ltd
French liner aground with 1500 aboard near Beirut
Reuters dispatch reports a French liner aground on a reef off Beirut with about 1500 passengers, many bound for the Holy Land. Giant waves threaten the ship Champlilion, cracks appear midship, and rescue efforts by shore and ship have so far failed while Frontenac Victory assists in removing crew amid rough seas.
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London
Reuter
Beirut
Lfebost
Queihe
Eps
Holy Land
Frontenac Victory
Stanthorpe Woman Found Injured in Her Home
Emily Paton, 61, was found in a pool of blood at her Stanthorpe home after a letter she recalls writing in the bedroom at 7 p.m. she cannot explain. Neighbours helped her to the next door and police were notified as she remained dazed and moved through rooms. Her husband Stanley Paton has been treated in Warwick Base Hospital. Mrs Paton remains in Stanthorpe Hospital in satisfactory condition as police investigate.
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Sulferine
Emily Paton
Stanthorpe
Anderson
Paton
Duchess
Otling
Irl
Nationalisation Vote Carried by the UN Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution on nationalisation by 36 votes to 20 with 8 abstentions, urging respect for sovereignty of resource wealth. Critics argued the text discourages investment and omits governments’ obligation to reimburse private investors.
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State Lloyd
Lloyd
Lovd
Police Patrol Attacked in Papua
Fort Moresby reports a patrol led by a European in Gollala country northwest of Port Moresby was attacked last Friday. One attacker was killed and two wounded. a police constable sustained minor injuries. The Godujas, described as warlike natives in Baya, allegedly struck at the center of the party as the rear group lagged behind, grappling for a rifle before being repelled.
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Fort Moresby
Gollala
Port Moresby
Godujas
Baya
Shopping Areas Open With Limited Hours
The central division stores will re open on Wednesday. Northern division shops stayed open last night and will close today and Wednesday. Beauide resorts have exception hours. South hours apply. Coolangatta seaside shops that had a half holiday yesterday will stay open all day Saturday.
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Coolangatta
Hydrogen Tank Blast Kills About 30 in Nagoya Plant
A hydrogen tank at a Nagoya chemical factory exploded yesterday, killing about 30 and injuring many more. The blast flattened a new terra concrete building and shattered homes over a wide area, with debris causing most casualties. The Taogosel Company plant suffered extensive damage, with estimates ranging up to 14 million dollars and injuries around 500. Firefighters and police searched for people buried in the rubble.
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Nagoya
Taogosel
American Associated Press
Rainfall in Queensland mostly below average says weather bureau
Weather bureau reports that most Queensland areas received below average rainfall in the past year due to insufficient summer rains. Acting Deputy Director Shields notes good winter rains but heavy summer falls were lacking, with Richmond recording 411 points since January and Townsville far below normal despite some storm rain.
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Brenaneanestate
Queensland
Bureau
Shields
Richmond
Bushenden
Townsville
Parents Seek Custody of Baby Girl
A court case centers on custody of a baby girl named Elizabeth Marin Taylor. The fragmentary report notes the Supreme Court involvement and references a NSW couple and a disputed handover of the child. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Guard on New Zealand Prime Minister Threat Detected
In Auckland a man warned police early yesterday that a threat had been made on Prime Minister Sidney Holland after his London return. A guard was placed at his hotel and security officers accompanied him to a civic reception and the aerodrome before his flight to Wellington.
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Auckland
Sidney G. Holland
New Zealand
London
Mr. Holland
Aerodrome
Wellington
Wonder Town Built on Platforms in Caspian Sea
Moscow radio described a wonder town built on platforms over the Caspian Sea. Pravda notes 1949 high octane oil shipments near Baku led to 80 offshore platforms linked by bridges. Prefabricated houses were erected on the platforms, creating a town with streets today.
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London
Moscow
Radio On
Caspian Sea
Communist Party
Pravda
Tranid
Baku
Pisce
Orchard Hand Killed by Lightning in Broadwater Field
A farmhand named Tropes was struck by lightning and killed instantly during a severe electrical storm yesterday on his uncle Sam Marino's Broadwater paddock four miles from Etanthorpe while cutting cabbages. His two cousins Michael and Francis Marino were nearby. The accident occurred around late afternoon as a cabbage bed was being tended.
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Stanshoerpe
Carmelo Tropes
Michael
Francis Marino
Tropes
Sam Marino
Broadwater
Etanthorpe
Boy killed by horses on farm near Smith estate
An 18 year old farmhand was killed when horses owned by Mr. Smith charged a yard near the cattle pen. The incident occurred around 8 20 am as the man tended cows and fed horses along a fence. The event follows a morning storm that left the scene vivid and racing with activity.
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Roma
Mailed Stolen Payroll Back to Sydney Ringleader Remanded
The gang orchestrated a payroll theft with Thorpe and Reynolds. They divided the money, sending most funds to Sydney Melbourne and back to Reynolds. Arrested on return eight days later for the robbery. Reynolds described as ringleader. bail set at £500. Thorpe granted £200 bail.
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Sydney
Thorpe
Poe Camp
Melbourne
Reynolds
Reynold
Record Christmas Spending Spree Hits Brisbane Stores
Brisbane retailers reported a record Christmas spending spree with a brisk day of sales. Bank officials noted strong consumer activity as December figures rolled in from the note issue period.
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Brisbane
Storms Hit Queenslary Homes and Rooftops
Wild storms lashed parts of Queenslary causing roof damage and power outages. A house escaped severe harm while lightning felled trees and blew fuses, injuring an electrical worker. Crews will repair 70 sheets of roof at St Albans as rainfall reached 170 points.
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MacKay
St Albans
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