Australia Sets Strict Penalties for Atomic Test Security
CANBERRA penalties of two to seven years will be imposed on persons violating the Governments security measures for the Monte Bello Islands atomic test off West Australia later this year. Defence Minister McBride, presenting the Defence Special Undertakings Bill, said the measures include a 45 mile prohibited zone, area entry permits, a camera ban, and search rights. Provisions allow declarations of additional restricted aviation areas and eventual removal of civil aviation bans when safe. Compensation may be awarded by the Governor General, and actions against the Commonwealth are barred. The debate was adjourned.
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Commonwealth
West New Guinea
Diplo
Cold Store Planned for Glen Aplin Co operative
A £10,000 cold store at Glen Aplin was proposed by the Southern Granite Belt Fruitgrowers Co operative. The 10,000 bushel capacity facility aims to support the district’s fruit trade, with funds to be raised via member subscriptions and a second meeting set after initial pledges.
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Ie ‘al
Granite Belt
Pacha
Phillips
DSGC
Usat
Praice Becat
Peopse Co-Operative
Ips
Hoax Targeted Undertaker In Townsville Incident
Two women were falsely claimed dead in a hoax directed at an undertaker in Townsville. Investigators are pursuing leads as the case unfolds.
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Townsville
Southport Murder Search Intensified
In Southport a murder probe intensified as investigators traced a weapon and searched for clues. Police examined army records of a Mr Cowan amid efforts to uncover the suspect or motive.
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Southport
Cowan
Special Price List for Hose and Warm Wool Bedding
Special price per pair for English rayon hose nine eleven. Lisle full fashion hose in multiple shades with sizes from five to nine. Kayser lisle hose offered at eleven nine per pair. Warm brushed wool bedding with extra long 50 by 60 inches at ten eleven per pair. Includes white and fawn color options in all sizes.
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Jin
Defence Bill Expenditure Surpasses Budget in Canberra
Defence Minister Mr. McBride told the House of Representatives that current year defence expenditure is expected to reach £151,986,000, more than £2 million above the budgeted amount at the year’s start. The statement was made in Canberra.
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Canberra
Defence
House of Representatives
McBride
Coal Miners Ordered to Resume Work at Blackheath
BRISBANE The Coal Reference Board yesterday ordered striking at the Blackheath colliery Ipswich to resume work at the normal starting time today. The board chairman Mr Tucker and Mr Corbett announced the order after a meeting. Union representatives claimed it was not properly constituted and miners had been idle for 14 days demanding extra pit-bottom and network money.
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Coal Reference Board
Blackheath
Ipswich
C. Tucker
F. Corbett
Strong Support for 44 Hour Week Move
Brisbanes business leaders backed a return to a 44 hour week in a conference motion. They argued shorter hours raise wages and prices, while plan to seek Arbitration Court review for a week increase. The gathering urged a federal review of holidays and land tax, with staff reductions in public rates and telegraph costs. WH Allison was re elected federal president and K Tet named junior vice president.
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Brisb
W. Allison
Arbitration Court
Lewestnterests
Australia
Commonwealth
Olenhone
WH Allison
K. Tet
Aussies Sickness Rate Low in Korea Report
A clipped wartime notice reports a low sickness rate among Australian troops in Korea with figures suggesting about one in every hundred fell ill. The fragment mentions ailments such as plague smallpox dysentery and references rainfall and Asia theater context.
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Korea
Butter Prices Predicted Rise to Four Shillings per Pound
Canberra reports dairy industry acceptance of the Commonwealth End cheese guaranteed plan. Prices are set to rise after July transfer, with butter moving from 3/2 to 3/10 or 4 per pound as subsidies adjust and costs climb. An independent tribunal will replace the Joint Dairy Industry Advisory Committee, with the Bureau of Agricultural Economics aiding data collection.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Eral
McEwen
McFwen
Dairy Industry Advisory Committee
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Police Strike Ballot Called Off
Artisbane Gurensland police unions plan vote on strike ballot postponed amid unclear official guidance. No formal announcement issued. the status remains unsettled as discussions continue behind closed doors with parties seeking a resolution.
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Artisbane
Gurensland
Police Unies
Havavin Ecient Ste
Queen's Birthday Honours List Includes Ex Brisbane Matron
Seven Queenslanders are named in Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Honours. Among them is Miss Christense Sorenson, former Matron of Brisbane General Hospital, awarded the MBE for outstanding wartime service. The list also features naval and political figures, including new Viscounts and Barons, with awards across military and civil divisions.
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Brisbane Hospital
London
Christense Sorenson
Brisbane General Hospital
D. Parker
Seven New Australian Knights Named in Canberra
Canberra reports seven new knights conferred in Australia. Names include Si Percy Claude Spender KBE Australian Ambassador to the United States. Sir Edward John Lees ter, chairman of Park Zoo and other posts. Sir Fred Garner, Melbourne businessman and wartime director of Machine Tools and Ganges in the Munitions Department. Sir John Keith Aneas, leading South Australian neutralist and three times State president of the Liberal Country League. Sir Anthony Jols Bruce Cefroy, president of the Western Australian Pastoralists’ Association and Red Cross chair. Sir Clifton Henry Eager, QC, president of the Victorian Legislative Council since 1943. Also listed are Sir George and John Willame path, and Reginald Alexander, Governor of Queensland, among others. SERVICEMEN AWARDS noted. MBE to Print Officer John Richard Lendram of Brisbane. Commendations for merit to W/O Edward Murray Priestner and W/O Walter Puxty. New Zealand connections and notable scientific figure Ste Harold Hallstrom highlighted as Australia’s preeminent chemist.
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Australia
KBE
Si Percy Claude Spender
United States
K.B
Edward John Leester
Nga Park Zoo
Fred Garner
Melbourne
John Keith
Liberal- Country League
Anthony Jols Bruce Cefroy
Western “Australian Pastoralists’ Association
Red Cross Society
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Zealand
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Enson
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Queensland Diggers’ Association
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Priester Townsville
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Townsville
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Hallstrom
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Nsw
Tear Gas Used in Koje Prison Clean-up
North Korean prisoners at Koje Island Prison camp faced a cleanup operation by seven tanks and five infantry companies. Soldiers used tear gas to remove banners and banners from compounds while no resistance was reported. Prisoners in Compound 85 included 17 believed anti Communist inmates bound and restrained as troops moved in.
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Koje Island
Genverst Boater
Pokesman
Tam
Kole
Four More Government Members Vote Against Bill
In Canberra four government members refused support in the House, with Kekwick Felkinder and Drek Career among those opposing. The scene followed the Land Tax Bill changes as amendments sought to cap annual land tax valuation increases. Senator Wright defended the amendment while Sir Arthur Fadden led attempts to proceed with disallowing the changes. Corser and others switched positions after the divisions, reflecting sustained tension over the taxation measure.
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Kekwick
Felkinder
Drek Career
Crs Queensland
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Ees
Tian
Our
Artime
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Menzies
Senate
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Wordsworth
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Henry
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Palkinder
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Luck
Corser
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McEwen
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Arthur Paden
Arthur
Wright
House of |Q Representatives
Millionaire Visits Emerald Field Purchase Listed
Harold Hasandan of the forum visited Robyvale and purchased the Black Star of Queensland sapphire. Found 15 years ago, the gem now valued at £125,000, with associates Mazanale and Stam noted in the report.
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Emerald Femmilenaires
Robyvale
Harold Hasandan
Forum
Queensland
Mazanale
State Surplus? Treasurer Seeks Year End Balance
The Treasurer Mr Walsh hopes the Government will end the year with a balanced or surplus position. For the year to May the consolidated revenue fund shows a surplus of £75,121. For the previous year, a deficit of £597,777 was recorded.
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Prisbane
Mr__Walsh
Western world hopes for peace by negotiation falter
In Canberra, Mr. R G Casey, Minister for External Affairs, warned in the House that optimism for negotiating international Communism is not well supported by recent Europe and Asia developments. He said Communism obstructs peace efforts in Korea and Germany, with Western Allies rebuilding strength for defense rather than war. The Prime Minister had recently sent a message to Rhee amid mounting tensions in Korea and the broader Cold War context.
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Casey
Europe
East
House of Representatives
Korea
Germany
Cottferrette
Pail
United Ti
Rhee
Government Guarantee to S Q Tobacco Assn Increased
Fragmented text shows a government guarantee to the S Q Tobacco Association rising to £17,932 linked with guarantees for advances. Mentions total amounts for land and store purchase at North Gate and a £17,000 figure, with unclear context and garbled details.
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Chase
Orth Gate
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