Menzies to Decide Cabinet Size After Talks in Canberra
Prime Minister R G Menzies plans early decisions on federal cabinet composition after further talks with Country Party leader Sir Arthur Fadden who arrives in Canberra for the Loan Council Meeting. Menzies traveled from Sydney via Logradd In New Zealand and will confer with senior party frontbenchers on advisers and lender systems.
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Canberra
R. G. Menzies
Country Party
Arthur Fadden
Loan Council
Menzies
Sydney
Lograd
New Zealand
Two Price System for Lower Wheat Yield Discussed
Washington reports a plan offering farmers a high price for wheat to meet U S food needs under a two price system. A referendum on the measure was set for July 3 with potential production controls for next year and related subsidies for diverted acres.
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Washington
United States
Bennon
Remand in Yarra Murder Case
Police statement alleges a Saturday afternoon assault at a Melbourne hotel occurred when Allen and Cuthbertson met at the Austra hotel bar. Post mortem records indicate the victim suffered blunt force injuries, with investigators noting a preliminary motive under review. Detective Kenneth Philly Waller declined further details pending court proceedings.
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Lek Allen
Biel Ey
Zie GY
Melbourne
Kenneth Philly Waller
Allen
Cuthbertson
Austra
Milion to One Lightning Bolt Milion to One Lightning Bolt
A brief item notes a decision awarding a £500 fee related to an efficient use of resources. The report names no other key figures or organizations and offers limited readable detail.
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Milion
Berton Government Urged Education Legislation
Reform advocates led by Memirs urged Blate Government to teach legislation, noting existing sizes were absent and highlighting the need for a wider pane of policy. The movement seeks clearer standards and updated governance measures.
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Berton
Memirs
Govt Decision on Rail Margins in Queensland
Queensland cabinet will not oppose margin claims by railwaymen under the late Mechanical Engineering Award. Railway tradesmen in Townsville lifted their overtime ban, with meetings at ABU deciding to resume work and seek increases granted by the Industrial Court. Similar stoppages occurred at Mackay, Cairns, Bowen, and Lucinda Point, with labour not expected to be available before Thursday. Moderate Australian Railways Union members in Melbourne backed J. J. Brown’s reemployment bid, urging ARC to intercede for Brown.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Townsville
Abu
Mackay
Moon
Spotswood
ARC
Brown
Rank and File
Trade Union Post
Hire Purchase Debate Signals Credit Tightening Measures
A Australian council member and lawmakers pushed limits on consumer credit and hire purchase terms. Beith Bain urged deposits around one third for cars and about 20 percent for radios to curb rising purchase volumes feared unsustainable. Queensland Mines Minister Riordan warned against new coastwise coal concessions while signaling cautious industrial growth.
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Pegnomyden Beprseaien
Council
Mauger
Australian Guarantee Corporation
Beith Bain
Bain
Amy Mchaos
Court Appeal in Baby Case
Court appeal argued over child removal and best interests. The discussion referenced an earlier ruling and the impact on the infant, with emphasis on the parental role and welfare considerations raised by the counsels.
No Settlement on Walkers Strike
MARYBOROUGH Eight hours of talks between Walkers Ltd representatives and unions ended at 12 45 this morning with no decision. The conference will resume at 9 30 this evening. Company officials reportedly refused to back a bonus payment while linking it to a 17 per cent dividend for shareholders. Workers viewed the offer as insufficient and urged differences with the 27 6 wage rise for sugar mill workers be resolved. Observers say new issues were raised, hindering an early settlement.
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Maryborough
Walkers Ltd
Ign
First Victoria Cross winner Lucas remembered in London
Yesterday marked the anniversary of the first Victoria Cross award won by Royal Navy Officer Lieutenant C D Lucas. He risked his life by throwing a live shell overboard during the Crimean War and later rose to become a Rear Admiral. the Victoria Cross was instituted two years after his act.
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London
C.D. Lucas
Queen Victoria
Lucas
Comet Mystery Nearly Solved Claim
London researchers edge toward solving a rash mystery cited by The News Chronicle. The report links Calcutts Bibs and Naples disasters to four turbine gyroscopic issues or tailplane failure, with airframe stress and jet-stream effects blamed for the improbably rapid moves and fuel dynamics aboard the airliner.
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London
Mewa
Calcutts Bibs
Naples
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Wacol Army Camp Quarantine Lifts After Meningitis Case
Restrictions on trainees at Wacol Army Camp will be lifted at 5 am on Friday after the camp was quarantined following a meningitis case among the men. The incident prompted temporary measures to prevent further spread.
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Wacol
Butter Price Warnings Reported in Brisbane Market
A terse notice notes price warnings in the Brisbane butter market. It names key officials including the market manager and a trade group as sources. The fragmentary item signals caution over price movements and potential supplier concerns.
Wool Offerings Up to Standard
Wool offerings reached standard quality with merino fleece in firm demand. Prices were firm for the final series, with topmaking noted and a shift away from earlier low grades. The market description emphasizes lower fault lines and steadier lines of fleece, indicating robust demand.
Guatemalan Rebels Routed as Invasion Expands
Guatemalan authorities reported rebel forces under Colonel Carlos Cantillo Armas advancing toward key towns near the Honduran border and east of Guatemala City. The army retested and claimed to have repelled pockets while rebels announced a new government and urged popular support amid ongoing combat and air strikes.
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Carton Castillo Armasat
Gualap
Chiquimula
Puerto Barrion
New York
Carlos Cantillo Armas
Guatemala
Caio
Marti
Jacobe Arbens Giizman
Immigration debate heats Brisbane over Asian entry
A clash of views emerged in Brisbane as church groups and native associations debated restricted immigration of Indians. The Queensland secretary of the Australian Natives Association and church officials urged stricter intake while calling for a migration quote system to improve living standards.
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Brisbane
Boman Lo
Australian Natives Association
Queensland
F. Burke
Queensland Council of Churches
Been Thomas
Tralia
House Burned on Trip Eve disrupts Brisbane plans
A distressed note describes a house fire that disrupted an impending Brisbane trip. The traveler delayed departure to arrange shelter and care for a widowed occupant, delaying Brisbane arrangements by nearly a week.
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Brisbane
Aad
Bee Brea Success at State College
Bee Brea achieves notable success at the state college event. Read as locals celebrate a milestone in the college athletic and academic program.
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