Pronunciation quirks of Australian English names
A discussion on how English pronunciation varies between Australia and England. The piece lists examples such as Menzies, Minges, Coburn, Cowper, Waring, Beauchamp, Cholmondeley and other surnames, noting the many irregularities and exceptions in proper names.
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Menzies
Australia
England
Marie Marshall
Pepys
Mynges
Corkburn
Coburn
Cowper
Cooper
Waring
Mannering
Buckan
Beauclerk
Bodlarford
Harford
Strawns Ruhoen
Beauchamp
Beecham
Anolige
Knowles Sandys
Bower
Gore
Giarnis Ruthven
Dalriel
Dee-el
Bethune
Beeton
Geoghegan
Gaygan
Duchesnes
Dukarn
Cholmondeley
Chumley
Kangaroo film drawn as bleak Australia in press reaction
London critics react to the Technicolor Australian film Kangaroo starring Maureen O Hara Peter Lawford and Chips Rafferty. Australia House officials urge removing The Australian story from publicity to avoid implying modern events. Evening News notes bushfires cattle ranchers and native scenes while Evening Standard says the film may deter migrants.
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London
Associated Press
Australia House
Australia
32D Century Fox
Maureen O'Hara
Peter Lawford
Chips" Rafferty
Evening Paper
Evening News
Dominions
Australs
The
Evening Standard
Bitter attack on CMO loan policy in Brisbane election row
Lord Mayor Ald. Roberts MLA condemned the Chandler Administration for political and unwise loan actions. He stated the CMO knew in May it could not raise a 1 million pound loan, with the loan fund bankrupt by May 31. He warned future loan plans hinge on the July loan council meeting as Sir John Chandler criticized delays in inquiry after election.
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C.M.O
Brisbane
CMO
Ald
Robert
Roberts
Chandler
John Chandler
John
Ald. Roberts
Surf Club Seeks Replacement of Damaged Boat
Brisbane surf club seeks a replacement for a surf boat damaged at Burleigh Heads during a police search for Athol McCowan's body. The Surfers' Paradise Life Saving Club boat cost £430 in 1951, with timber donated. Minister Jone will submit the police report to Cabinet on Tuesday.
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Brisbane
Mc Cowan
Surfers’ Paradise Life Saving Club
Burlkidh Heads
Athol McCowan
Jone
Russia Rejects Sweden Protest Over Catalina Shootdown
London reports that Russia rejected Sweden’s protest regarding the June 6 Catalina rescue plane downing. Foreign Minister Vyshinsky warned Stockholm not to violate the Soviet frontier, claiming the aircraft was armed and fired on a Soviet plane when ordered to land. A Stockholm dispatch notes Swedish search for Russian warships north of Gotland Island yielded no results.
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London
Russia
Sweden
Im. Vyshinsky
Moscow
Reuter
Stockholm
Defence
Baltic
Githlana Island
Callide Rail Link in Brisbane halted after inspection findings
Liberal MPs Kerr and Munro returned from inspecting the Callide coal rail project. They reported the nine mile link was more than half finished with bed and track completed and fenced, but work has stalled as material is removed and costs rise. Parliament had allotted 950000 pounds for 1951-52. they question if the funds were fully expended.
Minister to Visit Brisbane on State Irrigation Tour
Minister T. A. Foley will depart Brisbane Monday night for a two week tour of Northern Queensland irrigation projects. He will inspect Clare Irrigation area Timaroo Falls dam site Granite Creek well Nullings dam Solanum Leaf gold Bruce weirs Tully dam site and other state works. He returns to Brisbane on July 5.
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Brisbane
The
T. A. Foley
Queensland
Foley
Clare
Timaroo Falls
Granite Creek
Nullings
Solanum
Bruce
Tully
Thugs Invade South Korean Meeting in Pusan
Foreign diplomats and correspondents fled through a window as attackers hit a gathering by opponents of President Rhee in Pusan. Three opponents were cut. the meeting by the Democratic Nationalist Party aimed to hear John Chang denounce Rhee. Police arrived after the melee, with no arrests reported. a party spokesman blamed Rhee youth groups.
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Pusan
Uts
Syneman Rhee
Rhee
Democratic Nationalist Party
John Chang
British Legation
A Birch
United States
United Nations Commission
Democratic —Nationalist
Queensland Local Authority Valuations Progress
Brisbane reports the first country local authority valuations, approved by Queensland Valuer General Mr Richardson, are expected by the end of August. The surveys cover Caboolture, Kilkoy, Cy Hone, Ping, Maroochy, Gayndah, Eidsvold and Moreton districts, aiming to map property values across the state.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Mr Richardson
Caboolthre
Knearoy
Cy Hone
Ping
Maronchy
Gayn
Finn
Eidsvold
Keen British Interest in Australian Athletes
London hosts a joint showcase of Australian and British track stars as Olympic selection implications unfold. D McMillan tests Nankeville in the mile, Bannister shifts to the half mile, and Arthur Wint defends the half mile title as Margely Jackson and Shirley Strickland draw crowds. J Treloar aims for 220 yards final, while D M Keane challenges Hardy in the two mile walk. Thomas Smeal completes Helsinki marathon trial, signaling personal expense and unit leave.
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London
the Times
Daly Telegraph
White City
Australia
Dominion
D. McMillan
Britain
Nankeville
McMillan
Bannster i
Bannister
Arthur Wint
Hardy
PP. Leune
Marjore Jackson
Paddington
Shirley Strickland
Frank Murphy
Ron Fauls
Claude Smeal
Sydney
Royal Australian Regiment
Smeal
Hellsinki
Korea
Sackings Mount in Reservoir Project Near Maldon
Sixty of the remaining ninety workers at the Caira Curran reservoir were dismissed yesterday. The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission sacked seven hundred men on the scheme last Christmas. Construction at the enlarged reservoir is now halted. Most dismissed were married men who had settled near the site, five miles from Maldon.
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Siblbouine
Caira Curran Reservoir
State Rivers and Water Supply
Thief Steals £500,000 in Jewellery Heist
In Sydney, a thief broke into a Parramatta jeweller shop early yesterday, forcing entry and stealing more than 6500 pounds worth of wrist watches, rings, and other valuables. Police hunted suspects, while shop owners reported extensive losses and damages.
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Sydney
Parramatti
P. Brown
Mioveb Findights
Drop in World Wool Consumption Report Shows Shifts
London reports a drop in world wool consumption in 1951 versus the 1970 peak, yet about 10 percent above prewar averages. The International Wool Textile Organisation and Commonwealth Economic Committee estimate 1981 world consumption at 2248 million lbs clean. UK stocks rose from 143 to 161 million pounds by April 30 due to seasonal imports.
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London
International Wool ‘Textile Organisation
Commonwealth Economic Committee
Britain
United Kingdom
Grounding of Kanimbla Report Delayed in Melbourne
Brisbane report notes Deputy Navigation Director Captain A Moore said the Kanimbla grounding interim report was sent to the Navigation Director in Melbourne and a detailed result would take several days. The liner is expected to complete discharging 1500 tons of general cargo at New Farm wharf by Tuesday.
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Brisbane
A. Moore
Kanimbla
Caloundra
Melbourne
New Farm Wharf
Police Standby After Unconscious Man Found In City
Police investigate after Larry Moran 129 married of Red Hill sustained a fractured skull and severe head injuries. Found on Macrossan Street near Adelaide Street early Thursday after finishing work on the wharves. He is dangerously ill in hospital and police await his revival to interview him about whether he fell or was attacked.
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Srisbane
Larry Moran
Red Hill
General Hospital
Macrossan Street
City
Adelaide Street
Decision Reserved in Attendance Money Case
In the Federal Arbitration Court the Stevedoring Industry Board seeks cancellation of attendance money payments to waterside workers during a nationwide overtime ban. Justice Kirby will deliver a decision soon due to the case's urgency. Healy argues the ban does not hinder ships, while noting attendance payments ensure labor at all ports. Cardinal Gilroy of Sydney arrived in Dublin to meet President Sean T. O'Kelly.
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Federal Arbitration Court
Stevedoring Industry Board
Justice Kirby
Watersiders
Waters
J. Healy
Healy
London
Cardinal Gilray
Sydney
Dublin
Londin Te
Prsident
Sean T. O'Kelly
President's Palace
Long Service Leave Applications Grow in Queensland
More than 290 000 employees covered by state awards have lodged long service leave applications with the industrial court. About 162 in Brisbane and over 40 in Townsville, the dispute centers on including long service leave in federal awards. Employers oppose the ACTU push for federal coverage.
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Procesne
Queenslands
Industrial Court
Brisbane
Townsville
Queens
Federaton
P. Self
ACTU
New South Wales
Queensland
C W A Rest Home Opens for Aged Women in Ipswich
Ipswich hosts the first CWA rest home for aged women opened yesterday by State president Mrs Roberts. The home will be run by a matron and housekeeper with meals and amenities provided, excluding personal laundry. Mrs Roberts called it a perfect haven of rest for aged women. Plans were discussed to convert the Lota seaside home into a similar facility for aged women.
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Ipswich
CWA
Cheaper paint expected after price review
Brisbane reports a likely drop in paint prices across Australia after a price review by the Prices Branch. Commissioner Men forecasts a reduction of about 1d per gallon to 2s 2d, following an NS investigation into manufacturers' costs led by Mr. Fullagar.
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Brisbane
Fullagar
Australia
Threat to Sydney Bus Services Protest Threat
Sydney bus services face disruption as mechanics protest the Transport Department's plan to stop providing free overalls. The Amalgamated Engineering Union members, paid two a week, resolved to refuse work on buses unless they are scrupulously clean. The dispute was referred to the Federal Conciliation Commissioner.
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Sydney
Transport Department
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Austin
Three Gangs Walk Off Ship in Brisbane
Three gangs of watersiders walked off the ship Marily in Brisbane yesterday after a dispute over transfers to other workers. The unrest followed sympathies with workers aboard the ship that had arrived from Italy in May.
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Brisbane
Fen
Marily
Italy
Shipping Agents Fined 100 Pounds at Geelong
Melbourne shipping agents Dalgetyane Ltd were fined 100 pounds at Geelong on two counts for allowing prohibited entries. Report says the offences involved two men, Gon Chan and Lelu Ban Pani, who deserted a county camp near Geelong around July.
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Melbourne
Dalgetyane & Ltd
Geelong
Gon Chan
Severe quake shocks felt in Formosa
A severe earthquake lasting seven seconds rocked Taipeh and surrounding districts on Formosa at 245 p m local time yesterday. Formosa has recently endured heavy tremors in August and October that caused hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Thai Military and Police Alerted Over Conspiracy Rumors
Bangkok authorities increased precaution as unofficial sources reported a conspiracy against the government. About 100 letters addressed to armed services officers were seized, allegedly attacking Premier Phibun Songkram and top commanders, with notices of imminent action. Police declined to discuss the alert or its grounds.
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Sangkok
Phibun Songkram
Phin Chunhawan
Seut
Phao Sriyanond
Yessterday
Moving Wings for Supersonic Planes
London designer proposes moving wings for jets with variable sweep to optimize performance. Wings attach to the fuselage and adjust by pilot control to switch from minimal sweep at low speeds to a large sweep at high speeds, addressing issues of faster-than-sound flight. The concept appears in The Aeroplane magazine.
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London
The
Aerolane
Sharp Frosts Hit South East Queensland Fields
Sharp frosts expected today in south eastern Queensland with the main frost area covering the Darling Downs and Granite Belt farming districts. A grass temperature of 23 degrees was recorded yesterday morning as officials report conditions. In London, Lieutenant General Rowell, Chief of the Australian General Staff, arrived by air for the chiefs of staff conference next week.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Darling Downs
Granite Belt
London
Rowell
Chiefs of Staff
Advertising as a proven path to trusted medicines
The piece argues that everyday ailments can be treated with remedies from chemists and doctors. It asserts sampling and advertising build trust, speed production, and lower prices, claiming advertised goods guarantee maker quality and offer value. Readers are invited to request a brochure from the newspaper's Advertising Manager.
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