Police Close on Trail of Stuart Prison Escapee
Police pursue Keeley a prison escapee from Stuart. Detectives Cronan Dwyer and Doherty with tracker Frank Laveren hunted through Ros River rough country near Townsville aiming for an arrest within 24 hours. Keeley fled on foot carrying food and wore khaki trousers and a dark grey shirt.
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Towneville
George Stuart
Keeley
Glea Conte
Owneville
W. J. Cronan
C.D. Dwyer
J. Doherty
Frank Lavaren Hervey
Ros River
Townsville
Aimy
Keeles
Spa
Ross River
Black Weir
Adj Frent
Ankk
Croman
Persia Oil Dispute Warms as Mosaddeq Seeks Exit
Dr. Mossadeq appeals to President Truman to influence a settlement that preserves oil flow while Britain threatens disruption. Iran readies for partial evacuation as Anglo Iranian Company personnel depart Abadan and ships move under tense naval and diplomatic pressure.
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Mossadeq
Irsnan
Britain
Reuter
Suez
Cies
Teheran
Abadan
Abanaitana Beucr M.shur
Reuuesv
Mie 2
Ieader
Iwaneddba
Daily Express
Mauritius
British ‘Tanker Company
Anglo-Iranian
Melbourne
Foreign Affairs Ministry
Persia
Persian Gulf
Rome
AGIP
Count Chiafa
AGP
Taltan
Reuters
Paris
Sass
Prenich
Anuie
Tranlan
Aoac Alrepstlom
Lousor
Electrician Killed Before Holiday Due to Lift Accident
Sydney report states electrician Dowarit Dowsett age 26 died when a lift mechanism crushed his head after a lever was touched while he worked beneath the device. He was to begin his early holiday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
O Brien Heiss
Youn Siev
Id Dowsett
Dowstt
Referendum on Powers Over Reds in Sept or Nov
The Commonwealth will seek permanent power to ban the Communist Party via a referendum, likely in September or November, based on the Federal Labour Party opposition stance. The form of the question and enabling legislation will be prepared by Monday. An ACTU leader warned the draft bills widen powers and could affect Labour and the unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
Labour Party
Parliamenary
Labour
Melbourne
ACT
Men
Monk
Bil
Mr. Monk
Migrant Brothers Drowned Near Wacol
In Brisbane two migrant brothers aged seven and ten drowned at a water hole in Wacol migrant camp. Police recovered the bodies from nine feet of water as the family of a Lithuanian couple from two years earlier mourns. The boys were non swimmers and reportedly jumped in unaware of the depth.
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Brisbane
Wacol
Australia
Avars
Ajars Bret
Jore
Pam
Post Office faces big losses without wage rise plan
Melbourne reports the U.S. Post Office could lose millions this year without basic wage increases. Anthony defends wage hikes as essential amid costs rising over ten years, while Calwell presses opposition on postal charges and efficiency reforms.
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Melbourne
Ligeia
Anthony
Calwell
Canberra
Lab. Vic
House of Representatives
Epres
House
Hulmechib
Qld
Hulme
Pearce
Kekwick
Lib. Tas
Keswick
Mine Stoppage Threatened Over Glen Davis Position
In Sydney the Miners Federation said it would press for a nationwide mine shutdown if the Federal Government refuses an immediate conference on the Glen Davis shale oil issue. Senator Ashley accused the Senate of risking a national scandal by opposing discussion.
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Glen Davis
Sydney
Federe
Australia
Western Board of Management
Lithgow
Grant
Commonwealth
Canberra
Senate
Molion
Ashley
Lab
Nsw
Chamber
Guen Davis
Miniter For National Development
Spoone
Gien Davis
Lamentable Patriotism Gap Among NSW Adolescents
Sydney report cites Mr T J Handran-Smith urging a revival of national spirit at the New South Wales Liberal Party annus convention. He criticizes declining patriotism amid Britain’s prestige and material values, calling for government policy to foster loyalty and a campaign through media and education.
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Sydney
T. J. Handran-Smith
New South Wales Liberal Party
Annus
Great Britain
Hundran-Smith
Delany
Kee
France
Ned Kelly
Bill McKell
Cne
Aduless
Guard Killed in Spectacular NSW Train Collision
Sydney reports a goods train crashed into a northbound passenger service near Rhodes. Petrol leaked as rescuers freed the crushed guard George Meridith of Chullora from the guard’s van after hours of effort in rain and danger. Over 500 onlookers forced close access as fire crews and police managed the scene.
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Nsw
Sydney
Boura
Westee Oe
Rhodes
Enfeld
Hornaby
Lewis Berger and Sons
Arizgling
Iere
George Meridith
Chullora
Ipswich Monsignor Baldwin Dies at 79 After 22 Years
Monsignor Michael Baldwin long serving Ipswich parish priest died in Brisbane at age 79. Born 1872 in Carrick Ireland he came to Brisbane in 1896 and served at St Marys South Brisbane St Josephs Kangaroo Point and the cathedral. He was chaplain to Nudgee Orphanage Dunwich Peel Island and Brisbane gaol.
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Ipswich
Michael Baldwin
Mater Misericordiae
Brisbane
Carrick
County Waterford
Ireland
H. A. Fitzgerald
Wooloowin
Queensland
Baldwin
St. Mary's
South Brisbane
St. Joseph's
Kangaroo Point
Nudgee
Dunwich
Peel Island
Warwick
Caboolture
Bundaberg
Maguire Faces New Trial On Forgery Charge
The jury in Maguire's second trial failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. The Crown Prosecutor asked for adjournment, and the case was reset for the next criminal sittings starting July 23. Maguire was freed on own recognizance of £100.
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Maguire
Sriskane
J Snes Philp
RF. Carter
Union Challenge on Manning of Aorangi Unlikely
Melbourne dispatch reports the ACTU and Seamen's Union clash over manning the Aorangi. Government aims to deploy seamen and have Union members ready for sea, while Communist and other union officials threaten delays. Maritime unions and officials anticipate actions by the Marine Docks, Butchers and Bakers Union and related bodies to staff the ship as naval ratings are prepared.
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A.C.T.U
Seamens Union
Son
Seamen's Union
Iliott
Nor
Monk Waded
Cal Navel Reilegs
Union Steamship Company
Sydney Waterisunt
Aorangi
Stewards” Union
Instate of Marine and Power Engineers
Marine Docks, Butchers and Bakers’ Upion
No Effective Guard on Naval Ships in Dock
Three dockyard workers alleged lax access controls at Garden Island Sydney noting unauthorised people could enter the dockyard. They cited easy to counterfeit the aluminium access discs and questioned dockyard policing and security amid sabotage and Communist slogans.
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Seuney
Garden Island
Ilmlas
Sydney
Payal
Ahi
Alleganer
Soviet Seeks Talks on Korean War Cease Fire Plan
Soviet Foreign Ministry proposes Moscow talks for an early cease fire in Korea. Washington expects possible guarantees against truce violations, while UN forces note Chinese forces withdrawing to Manchuria and troop counts around 730 000 excluding North Koreans. US Secretary Acheson favors phased withdrawal of foreign troops and strengthening the Korean Government to resist further assault.
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Moscow
Ted Press
Grohe
United States
Kirk
Washington
Aap-Reuter
Tokio
United Nations Army
Korea
Manchuria
Pet
United Nations
Wed
Ers
New York
Ernest Gross
Assembly
Nesraliah Enieram
M. Malik
Trygve Lie
Sir Benegal Rau
Dean Acheson
Yalu River
Acheson
Immediate Start on Recruiting for Korea Incident
Francis Amanra outlines recruitment terms for Korea with relief grants and allowances. He notes age and parental consent requirements for enlistment and details pay, quarters, clothing, and service classifications for junior and full-time soldiers.
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Korea
Francis Amanra
Salton
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Sudan
Reuters Teheran
Russia
Tueseow
Figotts
SW. W
Pigott
Emma
U.S
P.O
Monsignor Baldwin
Manning
Sean Hh
New Zealand
Cri
Irvines
Palmerin Street
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