Labour Defeat Sparks Bitter Inquiries In Canberra
The Federal Executive of the ALP will meet in Canberra on July 12 for a likely bitter review of Labour's defeat at recent elections. Delegates from all States will probe the leaders, including Dr. H V Evatt and Senator Kennelly, amid criticism of Kennedys seat in Corowa. Recount efforts also unfold in Griffith, with Berry seeking a recount and Belmbegeene leading in NSW, while Bourke and Hewson trails shift in Victoria. Results hint Bourke leading Bourke vs Hewson, Fras er slightly behind McLeod in Wannon, and Prager considering High Court action for vote recount.
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ALP
Commonwealth
Labour
H. V. Evatt
A.L.P
Kennelly
Kennedly
Coro
Griffith
Brisbane
Berry
Pratt
Maranca
Country Party
Belmbiecgene
Ineroustadment
Lawson
New South Wales
Falies
Geraghty
Dean
Melbourne
Peter Howson
Liberal Party
Fawkner
Hewson
W. M. Bourke
Bourke
Shot Down In Doorway At Sydney Home
Four gunmen shot down an agent in a doorway in Sydney last night. The victim, aged 55, is in critical condition at the hospital with bullet wounds to the mouth, left shoulder, and abdomen. Mrs Beale said the family are quiet and have no enemies as Allan chased the attacker and more shots rang out.
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Agent St
Setom Sanich
Ite
Howpital Smith
Mra. Beale Oald
Allan
Rush of Claims For Marginal Pay Rises
Unions in Queensland and Victoria plan to apply to Industrial Court for marginal wage rises. Vehicle Builders Union filed an application, with Builds Trades Group of Unions and Sheet Metal Workers' Union expected to follow. State and federal bodies discuss varying State railways awards to grant higher margins for railway workshops employees and 50 000 state workers, while Melbourne Trade Hall Council seeks government action to lift margins. The ACTU and regional executives prepare for a June conference to assess new Queensland decisions and broader union demands.
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J. Ryan
Builds Trades
Sheet Metal Workers
iKsifway
Trades Hall
Federal Railway Unions Committee
Building Workers” Industrial Union
G. Dawson
Labour Party
Federal
Dawson
Brisbane
Melbourne
Tradex ‘Hall Council
T AC T.U
My. A. Moni
Queensland
A.C.T.U
A C.T.U
Vietminh Hail Delta Coup Presses Toward Hanoi
In Indo China the Vietminh rebels mass toward the Red River Delta from the west and northwest after Dien Bien Phu. They move with rocket launchers and heavy artillery aiming to strike Hanoi and Haiphong while French forces shift leadership and defenses.
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Indo-China
Delta
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Hanoi
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Parol
Mayolard
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Ely
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China
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Paris
Sagan
M. Rene Plevent
Bipta
Bia
National Defence
Ily
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Tar
French Atronghold
Dien Bien Phu
Spectacular chase ends with shots fired near Waterford
Three shots were fired at Waterford Arms Hotel proprietor Ted Reeves and Clyde Delaney during a dramatic chase of two armed men in a stolen Holden. Police pursued from Waterford to the Cowan River bridge where the thieves fled on foot after a failed interception at the river crossing. Local officers and civilians assisted as the suspects vanished toward Beenleigh.
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Queensland
New South Wales
Fase
Waterford
Waterford Arms Hotel
Ted Reeves
Clyde Delaney
Loran
Delaney
Deisney
Reeves
Beenleigh
Pacific Highway
Lowanda Waterford
Cowan River
Casey Eyes World Unity in Indo China Talks
Melbourne dispatch reports Mr Casey urging consultation with Australia Britain and the United States on Indo China developments. He warns freedom hinges on unity of the two great powers and presses for negotiated settlement to end fighting amid Geneva talks reaching a critical stage. Sydney notes emphasize safeguarding non Communist independence and resisting Communist expansion.
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Britain
Aala
Falks
Gaanie’ Stee
Australia
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Indo- China
Far East
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Geneva
Asia
Cyclone Disrupts Ship Schedules
A cyclone over the central and southern Tasman Sea disrupted shipping. The freighter British Viscount halted off Gabo Island, en route to Melbourne, while the interstate liner Manoora reached Melbourne hours late. Hobart roads were cut, isolating the city briefly. damages exceeded £75,000 affecting businesses and retailers.
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Tasman Sea
Melbourne
Gaboluna
Hobart
Tasmania
Stanthorpe Drome Begins Work Today
Brisbane reports Stanthorpe aerodrome starting operations today as Queensland Airlines plans the first timetable flight. The Granite Belt site rivals Glen Innes as the highest airfield in the state, with paths to Sydney and other routes via the Pacific Highway or New England Highway.
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Queensland
Stanthorpe
The
Civil Aviation
Australia
Glen Innes M3
Queensland Airlines
Statlherpr
Slanihorpe
Lita Qal
Carlirg
Sydney
RSL Congress Debates Land Settlement and Soldier Scheme
Brisbane reports the RSL Congress agenda in Bundaberg with 16 land settlement motions. Proposals urge reinstatement of the soldier settlement plan, protest its abandonment, seek higher Agricultural Bank advances, and push faster closer settlement in western grazing lands with stricter screening for land open for selection.
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Brisbane
Eee
Servicemen’ League
Pontreat
Bunding
Congress
War Service
South- Eastern
North Island
Western
Fatal Bowls Collapse Ends Roma Man’s Life
Roma, Well known resident Mr PF Sehermann of Point Tarkout Station collapsed and died while playing bowls. He was 73 and leaves a widow, one son and two daughters.
Five Power military heads weigh Southeast Asia defense
Washington reports conditional U S estimates of forces Britain France Australia and New Zealand could deploy for Southeast Asian defense. France seeks assurances of U S air power. Britain cites large overseas commitments while several divisions are already abroad. Talks to resume.
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United States
Britain
France
Australia
New Zealand
South-east Asia
Reuter
British Guiana
Diphtheria Epidemic Debate in New South Wales
The article notes a diphtheria outbreak in New South Wales with children dying and over 60 serious cases. Parents seek private doctors for immunisations while debates heat over government compulsory vaccination as expert plans are set up this week to discuss policy.
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Elgin
New South Wales
Sydney
Walkers Hold-up Strikers Vote Against Work Return
In Maryborough, Walkers Ltd strikers voted 135 to 39 against returning to work after a three hour mass meeting. The disputes committee proposed further talks with management to seek a settlement, amid expectations of relief next week. The union, serving about 4000 members from Townsville to Cloncurry, will keep the overtime ban until the full claim of 2/2d is granted.
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Maryborough
Walkera Ltd
Walkers Ltd
Molders’ Union
Oruain
Townsville
Cloncurry
Warning Souveniry May Be Dangerage
Fragmentary notice warns that a souvenir item may pose danger to readers. The readable text hints at a hazard linked to a warning, urging caution and potential removal from display or sale. No clear dates, names, or locations are present.
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