King Will Still Carry Out State Duties
London Buckingham Palace reports King George VI will continue to approve state papers and handle official business despite a prolonged convalescence from influenza and lung inflammation. No Council of State will be appointed. The king’s health is tied to rest and improved weather, with Princess Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Princess Margaret expected to take on ceremonial duties in coming months.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Stokesman
Reuter
Britain
Princess Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Princess Margaret
Labour in NZ Moves Toward Communism Warning
Wellington reports claim the Labour Party conference endorsed closer ties with Communism, defeating a motion to bar unions affiliated with the Communist controlled WFTU. Prime Ministerial figures say the party has aligned against the free trade union movement and could face backlash from the Federation of Labour.
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Im Ky
Oake
New Zealand
Tam
Labour Party
Chrischurch
K. Baxter
Federation of Labour
W.F.T.U
Holyoake
Labour
Watersiders’ Union
W.ft.u
Plaa
Holvorke
WPU
Baxter
Christchurch
Wf.t.u
Waterside Workers’ Union
WET
WPTU
Federation of [Labour
Waterside Workers' Union
T. Hi
Mousters’ Union
A. Tones
Useful Rains Predicted for Downs Today
Brisbane reports a broad rain band extending across eastern Australia. Weather officials say useful rain is likely in the Darling Downs and South Coast districts today with totals ranging from a light shower to several tenths of an inch.
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Stanthorpe
Warwick & Allora
Glazebrooks Paints Australia Limited
South-Eastern Downs
Brisbane
Queensland
Weather Bureau
Mr. Richards
Central Highlands
Upper West
Darling ‘Downs
Marapoa
South Coast
Darling Downs
Pam
Gonndiwir’s
Chinchilla
Burray
Bass Strait
Australia
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Charleville
Tsisford
Lonereach
Barcaldinp
Boula
Winton
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Marana
W Downs
Carpentaria
Manly
Tasman Sea
Tricty
Local Telephonists Relay Beats Warwick in Brisbanes Vote
Brisbane No 1 telephonists defeated Warwick 38 to then linked 17 exchanges in the contest at Junchtime yesterday. The traffic officer posed questions about the girls work as part of the competition. Brisbane No 1 will face Townsville next in the second round on Thursday. Participants included Warwick team members and Brisbane officials praised the effort.
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Exci Re
Brisbane Cio
Townsville
Aphne Mad ‘En
Maguire
Veronica ‘Cullen
Patrichs
Aan
Frew- A. Morrison
Waterfront Work Incident Sparks Labour Tensions at Mackay
Mackay residents report a clash over loading Wellpark with sugar cargo. Waterfront workers walked off the pier during lunch, following an agreement with the SLB. Officials announce a shift to volunteer labor removal, and the industry pushes to maintain shiploads amid rain delays.
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Mackay
Strates
S.lb
E. Evans
Mackay D.s
Mitch
Mackay District Canegrowers Executive
Mackay Sugar Manufacturers
SLB
W.W.P
Manny
Chinese Reds Will Fight On in Korea
United Press reports say China's military leadership decided to continue the Korean war. Details from National Defence Ministry informants cite a top secret Manchuria meeting in June. Supervisors were to be sent to front lines to prevent mass surrenders and court martial any commanders whose troops surrender. Unofficial Formosa notes claim Chinese casualties around 1,300,000.
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New York
United Pres
Tinplate Supply Cut Threatens Local Industry
Canberra reports the Minister for Supply says a substantial tin plate reduction from the USA would seriously impact the canning and food processing sectors. He notes the actual cut is smaller than claimed but promises talks with U.S. authorities to prevent a worsening health and supply situation.
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Canberra
Bea
Yeterday
USA
Pearce
U.S
Pasture Seed Offerings From Toowoomba Vendor
Subterranean and red NZ pastures listed with permanent white certified grass seed. Species include Wimmera and Itslan Rye, Phi aris tuberosa, Prairie, plus rape wart Essex and Canary. Lucerne seed from Hunter River, cats wheats barleys dun field peas mangolins seed potatoes limited supplies now available. Toowoomba phones 80.
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Brrseem
Red NZ
Hunter River
Death by scalding at Toowoomba Mental Hospital
Coroner reports inquiry into the death of Constance Geraldine Butler at Toowoomba Mental Hospital Willowburn after she was scalded in a bath. Evidence shows burns and tuberculosis as causes. Nursing staff and maintenance staff testified on water temperature, mixing valve actions, and patient condition. No blame assigned to nurse or staff. coroner planned a longer report to Attorney-General.
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Butler
Toowoomba
E. J. Fuller
Mary
Teresa Noonan
Antal Hospital
Noonan
Edward Stone
Hisnifay
Hospita
Raymond Emmerson
Ini . Patrou
K. F. Hefferan
J. A. Hede
Tel Grate
Gsc
Must Forget Dollars to Save Young Stock
In Evine rural meeting notes the crowd debated saving a few dollars at the expense of many young cattle. They urged lobbying Col Bruxner and the district union secretary to establish Little offices in major towns to relieve the Sydney bottleneck and lack of surveyors.
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Enville
Bruxner
Union
Litles
New South Wales
Sydney
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