Report on Mr Menzies Visit and Global Talks
Canberra reports that Prime Minister Menzies planned a trip to Washington for Eisenhower Churchill talks but officials say the plan is speculative. Menzies would return from New Zealand next Tuesday and attend Cabinet and meetings to review Indo China developments with Casey and Sir Sidney Rowell.
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Canberra
Acts
Eric Harrison
Menzies
Washington
Marrison
New Zealand
Casey
Sidney Rowell
Australia
Ideeche
ME. Menien
Fiyan
Carey
Australis
Churchill
Eden
Geneva
Winston Churchill
Loner
Two Dead and Eight Hurt In Level Crossing Crash
Melbourne reports a fatal level crossing crash at Strathmerton when a diesel train smashed into a tourist bus, killing two including a 4 1/2 year old girl and injuring eight. Witnesses said the bus was cut in half and rescuers used bars and wood to free the victims from wreckage. The bus belonged to Murray Valley Co. and carried 13 passengers.
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Melbourne
Strathmerton
Mise
Valerie Bourke
Wodonga Victoria
Bosteus
Gwenneth Phillips
Marbaue
George. Lawler
George Wl Ler
James Keatieg
Mr. R. Phillips
Fitzabeth
Alec Ball
Mamy Schrader
Wavenkuran
Peisted
Murray Valley Coat
Infant Alarm After Sudden Room Disturbance
Fragmentary report describes a dramatic disturbance in a nursery with a parent reacting in haste. Details are unreadable, but context implies a frightening incident requiring medical or caregiving attention. Further information could not be recovered from the damaged text.
Redcliffe taxi driver found guilty on receiving charge
A Supreme Court jury found William Stephen Lee, 45, of Redcliffe guilty of receiving stolen watches and jewellery. He pleaded guilty and was discharged on entering a £100 bond to return for judgment within two years, with Mr Justice Townley ordering the bond.
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Srisbane
Supreme Court
William Stephen Lee
Redcliffe
Toowoomba Gar‘tetor
Attempt to steal £500 from Charleville mail train
An audacious attempt to steal £500 from a Charleville mail train was made between 3.20 pm Tuesday and arrival time the next day. The bullion chest held notes and silver, with three men later jailed for 10 years for rape in Sandgate. Crown described the chest as brutal and disgusting.
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Charleville
Rome Street
Brisbane
Ethan
Threey
Sandgate
Criminal
Yenter
Eric Robvai
Thea Celta
Bourer
Ana Basil Henry Leschke
Townley
Iuin
Menty Company
Miko
Daria
Women Sub as Youths Get Life Sentence
A court hearing yesterday sentenced four youths, aged 14 to 18, for rape with the judge declaring life imprisonment for the group while noting the two older defendants faced harsher outcomes if over 18 at the time of the offence. The proceedings included pleas of guilt and evidence from a sister describing the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Conrad
Gary Robert Meredit
Devin Mahony
Cafe Licensing Powers for Fourteen Councils
A synopsis notes that licensing of cafe cases was previously handled by the Department of Health and Home Affairs last year. It records the shift of licensing powers to fourteen councils and outlines the administrative change and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Ve
Department of Health and Home Affairs
Widow awarded seven thousand pounds in Supreme Court
A young widow, Dolores Louise McKenna of Newcastle, and her baby Alexa, won £7000 in the Supreme Court after a January 1981 collision involving John Duggan of Gaveverd near Newcastle. The verdict ruled damages excessive against the car driver, with McKenna claiming for herself and her infant.
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Etck
Supreme Court
Dolores Louise McKenna
Newcastle
Alex Spencer McKenna
John Duggan
Gaveverd
McKellis
Alexa
Township Offered For Sale As Going Concern
Melbourne reports a modern township, Eildon, 88 miles northeast of Melbourne, offered for sale as a going concern by the Victorian State Rivera and Water Supply Commission. Built at £2,600,000 to house 2700 workers, the project near the Eildon dam is near completion at £20 million. The township on the Goulburn River houses water and sewerage facilities and is set to be sold as a going concern, a first in Australian history.
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Melbourne
Rivera and Water Supply Commission
Eildon
Tildon
Perma
Medical prescription rules discussed in Brisbane report
A Brisbane report notes written prescriptions in South Australia may be unnecessary. Mr. Collins warns mothers gave teething powders or mercury compounds to soothe crying infants, risking mercurial poisoning. He states mercurous chloride can no longer be used for young children except under medical supervision.
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South Australia
Collins
Verdict Against Farmer in Seed Case
A Circuit Court jury ruled for defendant Queensland Trustees Ltd, awarding no damages to Ronald Warry Aires of Bowdler for heat infestation in sorghum seed planted in 1950. Justice Mansfield noted costs to be taxed after finding breach of warranty by the Toowoomba trader. The claim totaled £14577.
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Kuuwoomba
Queensland Trustees Ltd
Justice Mansfield
SPJ
Ronald Warry Aires
Queensland ‘Trustees Ltd
Considine Bowdler
Con Bowdler
Toowoomba
Man Holds Police at Bay with Swords and Knives
A man armed with swords and knives resisted police surrounding a house at Pairfield. Police were struck by knives and objects as they attempted entry. a window was broken, and the suspect fled toward the Brisa River, where officers chased by dinghy and later restrained him with a machete thrown near by. The man was taken to the General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeisbane
Howe
Pairfield
Rin
Oman
Jhouse
Thei Brisa
Ime
Jand
Hewie
Trainee Fined for Theft in Killarney NS
Alfred Watts, 18, farm labourer from Killarney, was fined £478 with 13 restitutions after pleading guilty to stealing a 15/15 watch from Brian William Bertram between June 5 and June 6. The watch was found on Watts' wrist at a rifle range in Yeronga Army Hospital. Sub-Inspector Kinch and Inspector Risch condemned the crime as widespread among national service trainees and stressed the breach of camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeronga Army Hospital
Bertram
Watt
McKenna
Camar—Issezie
Widow Awarded 47000 Damages in Rail Case Supreme Court
The Victorian Supreme Court ordered a new trial on damages after ruling the jury's assessment of £4000 excessive. Mrs. Maggie Elizabeth Marks of Oakleigh Melbourne sued the Victorian Railways Commissioners over injuries from a collision with a train at Hughesdale station on November 5 1962.
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Maggie Elizabeth Marks
Oakleigh
Melbourne
Victorian Railway Commissioners
Hughesdsve Station
New Drug Takes People Back To Childhood
London science writer Ritchie Calder reports a drug that allegedly reverses age perception, citing LSD 25 or D-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide. Originating from ergot extract, it was first found by Biell and Hofman in 1939 in Switzerland. Calder says the substance could help mental conditions.
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London
News Chronicle
Ritchie Calder
Calder
Journal of Mental Science
Enya
Switzerland
Biell
Hofman
Rail Minister Assurances on Margins From Brisbane Report
Brisbane reports that the state government is not expected to oppose railway unions requests for higher margins for tradesmen. Transport Minister Duggan pledged to place union representatives requests before the State Cabinet on Tuesday and inform them of the cabinet’s decision. Ten unions filed claims with the Industrial Court seeking margins similar to recent mechanical engineering awards, including 18 for tradesmen, 9 for semi skilled, and 6 for unskilled. The unions include ABU AR Rollers? makers Electrical Trades Union and others. an overtime ban by North Queensland fitters and boilermakers may be lifted after cabinet results.
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Brisbane
Emnbadis
Duggan
Federa ‘Railway Unions Committee
Queensland
Amalgamated Engineering Union
C. Merrell
Mechanical Engineering
ABU, AR
Rolleemakers' Society
Electrical ‘Trades Union
Binesmiths’ Society
Bheet Mete Workers
Transworkers’ Association
Vehicle Builders’ Union and Carpenters’ Society
Balloon release mystery near Stradbroke Island foiled
A fragile valve device drifted from a Sydney balloon and was found on the southern tip of Stradbroke Island by Norman Savering after beach discovery last Saturday. Police were alerted as a message on a lighted box warned to avoid further disturbance of the area.
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Sydney University
Stradbroke Island
Sydney
Norman
Savering
Uniform Tax Abolishment Promoted by Sydney Party
The United Farmers Party in Sydney advocates abolishing uniform taxation and returning revenue control to the states. At the annual conference the postmaster general Anthony said the federal government would be pleased to hand over tax responsibility, but states refused to accept. He planned to present the decision to Federal Cabinet.
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Sydney
Washington Talks to Cover Broad Mutual Interests
President Eisenhower said his forthcoming talks with British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill would cover the full range of mutual interests. He noted the close U S Britain bridge and that subjects of international import may be discussed, though no specifics were given.
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Washington
Mutual
Eisenhower
Sir Winston Churchill
United States
Britain
St Mark as Australia Patron Saint Discussed by Synod
The Anglican Synod debated making St Mark Australia’s patron saint and referred the matter to the General Anglican Board. Speakers favored St Mark as patron nation wide rather than only for the archdiocese, while the motion to retire arch officials at 70 and to elect diocesan committees for the Synod’s life were defeated. The Synod reaffirmed regular religious instruction for Anglican children in state schools and outlined plans to train lay teachers to support ministers in schools.
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Paisbang
Anglican Synod
Mark
Austrailia
Sen
N. Mackiln
England
St. George
Arch
Synod
W. Dunbar
Brisbane
Parih
Grandson killed by runaway truck at Port Kembla
Sydney report states a man unknowingly backed a truck over his 20 month old grandson in a Port Kembla yard. The child died shortly after admission to hospital. The grandfather, Robert Joan Yeaman, was at work nearby when the accident occurred.
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Sydney
Port Kembla
Robert Joan Yeaman
J Monk
Robert
Ahin
Mar
Nina
Bickaa
Crash Victims to be Buried Today
Allied air crash report details a training flight incident at Amberley RAAF station. Officers from the Court of Inquiry and Wing Commander Cuming arrive to preside as a jet conversion training plane crashes after takeoff during a simulated landing.
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Sontlander
Brown
Mebonees
Wight
Wittmann
Wiliamtown
Ns.w
R.A.A P
Amberley Raaf
Yeserday
Cuming
Leopold
Amberley
Canberra
Lincoln
Air Force
Admitted to Hospital After Court Appearances
A man admitted to hospital after court appearances with serious injuries. His condition was described as very critical, and the nature of injuries remained unknown at reporting time. Local officials provided no further details.
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Jas
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Stanthorpe
Prusbane
Execo
Wwe of
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Alu
New South Wales
Ggbtison Department
Bundaberg
Will
Roy Stanley Streeter
Kidd Street
Streeter
Burnett’ Heads Road
Aba Sugar Mill
Holland
Bicester
Pie Wee
Killarney
Southport
St. Mark
Ommander
Nsw
Cantor
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