Roma Oil Gas Strike Reports High Pressure Release
A Roma oil gas strike produced a gas vent emitting a 126 ft vapour plume from a 400 yard escape line under 900 psi pressure. Scientific observers estimated flow at about 1 million cubic feet per day with further wells needed to gauge extent. Historical notes compare to 1920s pressures and past bore incidents near Wargoby.
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Roma
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Wargoby
Rema
Wheat price war looms in Australasian talks
Melbourne reports the Australian Wheat Board will decide today on reducing export wheat prices to stay competitive with Canada and the United States. Sir John Teasdale notes the board will watch reactions in Canada and the US and Argentina before final action. Canada slashes three grade prices provoking farmer concern and fears of a broader price war.
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Melbourne
Australian Wheat Board
Canada
John Teasdale
United States
U.sa
Britain
Australia
A. Barbel
Sir John Teasdale
England
I McEwen
States
Argentine
Turkey
France
McEwen
International Wheat Council
London
Sirohn Teasdale
Cain
Canberra
Mr. Cain
Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
C. W. Howe
House of Commons
Ottawa
John Direnbaker
Saskatchewan
Austen Linn
Iere
Hazes
Sasketcheway
Pasty
Theakehead
New York
Prairies
New York Times
T. C. Douplas
Doulas
D. Howe
Washington
Douglas
Times
Right Arm Severed in Corn Picker Incident
KINGAROY A Bumbis farmer Richard Porter aged 41 had his right arm severed below the elbow yesterday when it was caught in the cogs of a torn corn picker. He remained in Kingaroy Hospital the first night in a precarious condition.
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Kingaroy
Richard Porter
Kingaroy Hospital
Special H Bomb Demonstration Urged
A call for a special hydrogen bomb demonstration argues it could deter war by showing weapons capable of delivering civilization ending destruction. The text advocates a public display to deter aggressors and avert global conflict.
Murder Charge Over Fatal Lethal Dose of Strychnine
Dalby court heard a State analyst say a lethal dose of strychnine was found in the stomach of station overseer Malcolm Wright. James McKay, 37, is charged with murdering John Hannaford on May 9 after Wright’s collapse near a school ground dance hall. The hearing proceeded with police testimony and forensic details, including Wright’s convulsions and Wright’s examination of a stool sample.
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Dalby
L. L B. Henderson
Lionel le Saton Hand
Malcolm Wright
Sreve
Mir
Noone
Curry
Tomwonmba
Ronald Joseph Parsons
Tara
Zymikhane
Hannaford
Wright
Parons
McKay
Ana
Borgrad
Gerber
Toowpanthu
Pamons
Mckey
Kaytag
James McKay
John Hannaford
Johnny
Hai “Aford
Parsons
AL Vherne
Echo of Petrov Incident at Poll Declaration
Report on remarks at the Gellbrand poll declaration referencing Dr. A. H. Dobbin and Mrs. Petrov. Dobbin asserts Petrov anxious to return home, claims she was held or prevented from leaving. Mullens questions Pravda and Petrov’s captivity. Dobbin labels Communist Party subversive and aligns with capitalist warmongers.
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Seneca
Petrov
Gellbrand
Lena Imierremas
A. H. Dobbin
Mr. Mullens
Pravda
Dr. Dobbin
Mr. Maliens
Communist Party
Maxens
Uy Dobbin
Fire damages nine Sydney shops on Oxford Street
A major blaze in Sydney on Oxford Street damaged nine businesses including a shoe store two frock shops and a dance hall while A G Coles store also sustained damage. Fire exploded over two hours as electrical wiring fault is suspected and the flames were finally brought under control.
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Wevnmy
Oxford Street
Sydney
A. G. Coles
Bui
Opium Seizure at Fremantle Reported by Perth Officials
Fragmented report notes a large opium seizure near Fremantle with value estimated at E8000. Authorities say hidden opium was found among simulated pipes above a boiler while searches continue for more contraband and suspects.
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Perth
Ahto
Jerday
Emi 'Siont
Meat plant work stoppage endangers beef supply
A disruption at the meat freezing plant led to 1079 cattle 19000 calves and 378 pigs left unslaughtered as union tensions with the management over single side versus double side beef processing triggered a work stoppage. Operations resumed briefly with union orders and a court hearing planned.
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Abstralr
T. Kruck
Minn
Ee We. Qualitachesi
Feruck Inter
Meat “Industry Plover
abstral_management
Lawson Poll Allegations Rejected in NSW Election
Commonwealth Electoral Officer H J Martin rejected Labour allegations about the Lawson poll after Deputy Officer Leyland found no breach occurred. Ley examined documents and ballots, with several statutory declarations. Robertson and Mitchell polls expected to declare on Thursday. Dean ahead in Robertson by a narrow margin. Communist candidate’s petition not advanced. Police reported 83 year old Laton Smith shot on Monday night in Bondi.
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Bydney
Commonwealth
New South Wales
H. J. Martin
Labour
Elec
N.S.W
Leyl
Martin Oh
Ley
N.5.w
ALP
C. W. Anderson
SiStat
Robertson and Mitchell
Mitchell
R. C. Wheeler
R. Ly Deana
Livers
Robertson
Wes
Near Mumps Epidemic Stirs Sydney Health Officials
Sydney medical authorities report a rising mumps threat amid a raging subberis outbreak. Three new diphtheria cases push totals. doctors treat 60 in Sydney and 110 across six industrial suburbs, including Redfern and Surry Hills. A TAA freight plane delivered fresh serum as a medical panel prepares to consider compulsory anti-diphtheria vaccination.
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Sydney
Aeary Tae Aieigh
Duit’ Onsen
Wara
Redfern
Wonlloomooloo
Paddington
Skineville
Surry Hills
Glebe
T.A.A
Malume
Mt Isa Restores Dividend To Ten Percent
BRISBANE Mi Isa Mines Ltd restores its half yearly interim dividend to 10 percent after last year’s cut to 5 percent. The full year divergence returns to the prior level, with 10 percent paid at the half year and a prior total annual distribution of 12 percent.
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Brisbane
Mi Isa Mines Ltd
French Destroy Rebel Bases Near Hanoi
French ground forces yesterday destroyed two large rebel bases near Hanoi in the northern region. The action targeted main supply depots and storage camps, signaling a significant setback for rebel operations in the area.
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Hanoi
Noted Hereford Breeder Dead in Toowoomba Succumbs at 60
Ernest Reynolds, renowned Hereford breeder, died at his Oakey area property after a long career dating to 1911 in Queensland. Born in Paterson NSW, he earned eight medals from the Hereford Society of Great Britain and was prominent in Toowoomba and Brisbane cattle shows. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter.
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Toowoomba
Ernest
Roy Reynols
Australia
Eanlsview
Oakey
Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Paterson
N.S.W
Queensland
Toowoombe
Brisbane
Great Britain
Widow Testifies Dr Edwards Faked Melodrama Before Death
Melbourne doctor Dudley John William Edwards died on May 23 at Alfred Hospital from cyanide. His widow, Miss Hughes, testified at the Coroner’s Court that he had a habit of melodrama and once pretended to swallow poison. She married him December 1, 1951, and he suffered wartime illnesses.
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Melbourne
Dudley John William Edwards
Raison
Hughes
Australia
Burke
Edwards
Alfred Hospital
Dr. Edwards
Queensland
Bawuius
Wars
Wool sale in Sydney sees firm prices amid strong demand
Strong demand for merino fleece and skirtings dominates the Sydney wool sale with all descriptions holding firm despite competition from Britain, the Continent and Japan. Top price was improved for a coarse merino, as buyers from overseas pressed for top lots.
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Sydney
Britain
Continent
Japan
Justice Vale Awarded Pay From Proceedings
A sum of £12,755 was granted to Justice Vale as pay from proceedings. The decision outlines compensation awarded in relation to ongoing legal or administrative actions, reflecting a substantial payment level tied to the case.
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Justice Vale
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