Lockwoods Libel Writ Raises Contempt of Court Issue
Melbourne coverage on the Royal Commission on Espionage adjourning after Rupert Lockwood’s lawyer argued the inquiry would be in contempt of the High Court if it proceeded with matters affecting Lockwood. The weeklong session included testimony from Mrs. Petrov about embassy contacts, Moscow ties, and a planned fifth column network to operate in Australia in case of war, with discussions of records being burned and asylum processes.
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Melbourne
Royal Commission On Espionage
E. Hill
Rupert Lockwood
High Court
Lockwood
Commonwealth
W. Windeyer
Q.C
Hill
Justice Owen
Court of Competent Jurisdiction
Petrov
Sime
Volloya
Windeyer
Mra. Petrov
Sidovnikov
Moscow
Emibary
BeChusbend
Mitr
Owen
Owens
Peirne Salt
Gervia
Australia
Stae
Alers
Kislitsin
Ciivic
Informatin
Iis
Windever
Coménisglonera
Aourt
Birse
Ghatogran
Canberra
Pormetimea
Mr. Windeyer
Russia
Mali
Cormeairiae
Petrovo
Engish
Pistive
Department of External Affairs
Bexin
Kerstier
Fcar
Mrs. Petrov
Twid
Priroy
Ambassadon
Canberra Times
Embarney
Locked in Picture Theatre Scene Details Injury and Escape
A boy named Michael Byres, living on Severin Street, Cairns, sustained two stitches after being locked inside a Cairns picture theatre. He knocked glass from the front door while attempting to escape through a narrow opening, then lay injured on the floor until discovered. The general manager and staff reported delayed discovery during routine checks.
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Cairns
Michael Byres
Severin Street
Carns
Michael
W M. Moloney
Spentinen
House Building Costs Would Rise Fifty Pounds
Brisbane reports claim that building costs for a house would climb by about £60 in wages if the building trades award margin claim is granted. The forecast came from the Master Builders Association secretary in the Industrial Court, with the Queensland Employers' Federation noting the wider impact on timber and material costs. The hearing discussed training margins for tradesmen and included testimony on related wage and material pressures affecting construction in Queensland.
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Brisbane
Building
Master Builders’ Association
J. Woodward
Plan to Reopen Suez Talks Amid British Dissent
London reports outline a new plan to reopen Suez Canal talks as Britain considers a two year timetable to widen a base withdrawal and keep vital access. The approach would trade a Egyptian return for Western security pledges while Prime Minister faces Tory rebellion over any retreat from the zone.
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London
Isin ‘Churchil
Anthony Edva
Canada
Suez Canal
Washington
Ehephowsr
Britain
Brite
Egypt
Turkey
Keraia
House of Commons
Sues Canal
Winston
Eton
Germany
State Govt Party Pre-sessional Meeting Highlights
The Parliamentary Labour Party will meet on August 6 to discuss legislation for the new session. Important bills due August 17 include the referendum machinery across four electoral zones on liquor act amendments. Parliament will reconvene late November or December. Government aims to license many unlicensed clubs and enforce strict controls on licensed venues. Changes may license cafes for liquor at meal hours and allow sports clubs to serve during play.
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Ukiobank
Mate
Pickpocket Gets 460 at Races
A pickpocket looted two men at Oxenford races, stealing 440 pounds from one and 120 from another, totaling about 480 pounds. The heaviest loss occurred to Tamworth visitor Walter Pope, who had 440 pounds in 10 pound notes in his right pocket as he waved for Sitlock in the betting ring. The thief vanished soon after the race, while another victim from West End and a betting activity were noted in police reports.
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Frisnane
Oxenford
Ravns Graterdas
Erro
Tamworth
Walter Pope
Trausers
Sitlock
New de Parr
West End
Rae Kurrow
Nile
Pilot recounts fatal hold up on Cleveland airliner
Captain William Bonnell testified he shot and killed 15 year old Raymond Kitchenmeister to protect himself, his crew, and 33 passengers after the youth forced his way aboard the plane bound for Mexico City. Police noted the gun was not loaded at the moment of the shooting.
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Cleveland
Ohio
American Airlines
Airlier
Willam Bonnell
Texas
Ramond Kichenmeister
Bornell
Mexico Cit
Bonnell
Kachenmeister
Tor
Koochenmiedster
Dot
Kitchenmeister
Donald
Raymond
Redex Cars Reach Cloncurry After Traumatic Run
Early Redex car convoy reaches Cloncurry at 11 12 p m after a rugged 250 mile eastward trek through sandy creeks. Six vehicles bogged in rough terrain. one passenger car heavily damaged, no serious injuries reported. From Townsville to Mackay and Brisbane, drivers complained of slow speeds and noted delays, with several vehicles late or failing to arrive on schedule.
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Wight
Mallee
Crewe
Cloncurry
Billiman
I. Phelps
Ms.w
Lex
Davison
Victoria
Holden
J. Perris
J. Thompson
Peugeot
Tulio
Townsville
Sydney
Henry Bland
Mackay
Rockhumpton
N. Farmer
Marybrough
Roger
J. Perkina
Yartaka
McDonald
Betvaltze
Goomorl
Consul
Hs Lee
R. Hamilton
Burwleigh Heads
Vauxhall
Queensland
Gar
J. E. Roberts
Toewich
Vanguard
W. R. Burton
Gymiple
Morris
J. PF. McCafferty
Toowoomba
S. W. Hecker
Maryborough
Nolden
A. E. Gibson
Chevrolet
J. Y 2. Anderson
Mundubher
Rustin
Final Barley Payment Decision Impacts Downs Crop
The senate discussed barley payments totaling over 839,000 as part of a policy shift. Officials noted Darling Downs as the primary barley source with other contributions from nearby regions. Key members named include Moses, Browns Le, and Walsour, with secretary JA Walsour present.
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Darling Downs
Aruy
Mosse
Browns le
RW. Goutis
G. W. Kewvaid
JA Walsour
Coat
Dairymen Pleased Over Government Subsidy
Dairymen express contentment with government subsidy for butter and cheese under price guarantees. Commentators note home market expansion potential and subsidy rates affecting 1954 55 pricing, with negotiations involving the British Ministry of Food.
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srucBann
Dewy Rrmers
Ita
Eas
Matteen
Attlee to Visit Australia and New Zealand
London notes that Clement Attlee, leader of the British Labour Party, will spend eight or nine days in Australia and New Zealand after visiting Communist China in August. Mrs Attlee will accompany him, joining a delegation of recent party chiefs on a three week tour of China.
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London
Clement Attlee
Australia
New Zealand
Dominione
China
U K Buys Canadian Wheat Under New Deal
WINNIPEG Britain has committed shipments of Canadian wheat via Churchill Manitoba. Ivor chairman of the Canadian Wheat Board said Britain could buy 10,000,000 more bushels under a deal completed within 16 days. The price was reported about 1 dollar 20 cents per bushel.
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Winnipeg
Britain
Manitaba
Churchill
Ivor
Canadian Wheat Board
Brit
Ain Ghould
Canada
Jockey Hurt in Brisbane Race Scare After Mount Collide
In Brisbane a leading apprentice Bon wabinsin wan sat ty ep ai fell fat ae ma in the Final Elenth I Handicap with his rider B Metenna unhurt. A barrier mix caused a false start in the Two-Year-Old Hall race as jockey C Morgan cried for Lem If. Gold en Gothic and Wild were prominent as stewards ordered replays and starts while conditions left Myeta and Ulve near two hours late.
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Brisbane
Bon Wabinsin
B Metenna
Robinson
Hall Fiesp
C. Morgan
Lem
Golden Gothic
Myeta Shottia Atari
Ulve
Defence Pact Draft Nears Agreement Among Four Nations
Washington reports indicate the United States Britain Australia and New Zealand are close to finalizing draft terms for a defence pact in South East Asia. Informants say negotiators have resolved major issues and will seek approval from high level Anglo American and Anglosphere discussions later this week. The Anglo American talks followed Churchill Churchill era discussions that concluded last week.
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Washington
Rouph
United States
Britanny
Australia
New Zealand
South-East
Woul
Atal Groupe
Churchill,usen
Govt Party Leaders Re-elected in Canberra
Canberra reports the government party re-electing leaders for the next term. Eric Harrison remains Deputy Leader of the Parliamentary Party, Archie Cameron retains senior roles, and W. Davidson is noted among new house selections as committees form under the party’s administration.
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Canberra
Partia
Minaster
Eric Harrison
Archie Cameron
Sya Sovekerkt
Ea Ieee
W. Davidson
Adermann
No Comment On Royal Baby Rumour
A newspaper report notes rumors about the Queen expecting a baby but a spokesman denies the claim. The piece suggests the Queen will have a busier year with more engagements, while acknowledging a lighter schedule in the previous year.
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Han Xhier
Poisoned at Tennis Party Injures Guests
A tennis party ended with several guests allegedly poisoned by weed killer containing arsenic. Water was reportedly drawn from a tap to mix the poison. Victims have since recovered.
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Australan Suray Producers’ _ Assocition
R. Harvey
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Redex
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