Long Wait For Industrial Atom Power in Australia
Canberra reports indicate experts believe atomic power will not meet immediate industrial demand. An article in National Development outlines the high costs of building reactors, estimating a station a third larger than coal plants and a charge of about £6,000,000, questioning whether atomic power will be cheaper than coal.
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Canberra
Widesprad
Atomic Energy
Wudrar
Reputanly Department of Vantage
Allied Meeting in Bermuda? Question on President Hoover
A fragment suggests discussions about an Allied meeting in Bermuda with speculation on whether President Hoover attended. Three potential Bermuda locations are mentioned as possible sites for the gathering. Further details are unclear from the readable text.
Menzies Calls for Unity Between Britain Australia and US
In New York, R G Menzies urged Anglo American solidarity at a fifth anniversary dinner of the American Australian Association. He framed peace and resistance to oppression as the great uniting issues, warning against exaggerating minor differences. He argued the Commonwealth and United States depend on each other to defend civilisation and maintain friendship.
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Menzies
New York
AAP
Ansi
R. G. Menzies
United States
Commonwealth
Britain
Mr. Meriles
Mr. Menzies
Australia
British Commonwealth
American-Australian Association
Missing £2900 Recovered From Iron Box in Burleigh Heads
Truck driver A Morrow found £2900 in an iron box hidden in long grass near the site of a May 9 theft from the boot of a car owned by Perry Henry Harris of West End. The box held £2100 reportedly stolen, with £10 extra later discovered. Harris and 17 relatives, staying in holiday cabins on West Burleigh Road, had placed the money for safekeeping. Harris denied owning any of the funds and urged police to drop inquiries as investigations continued.
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Burleigh Heads
A. Morrow
Perry Henry Harris
West End
Harris
West Burreigh
Dajarra Line Not Shelved Says Fadden
Arthur Fadden states the Dajarra line project is not shelved and is under full examination by the Federal Government. He cites initial cost around £40 million and an estimated tax of £1 million as major factors in consideration. The emphasis is on ongoing review rather than abandonment.
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Dajarra
Fadden
Arthur Fadden
Ial
Arthur
Doyle Weeps While Giving Evidence
Sydney Royal Commission heard Doyle break down in court as he admitted swindling former Mines Minister J. G. Arthur of 1400 pounds over a car deal. He described forging signatures and using Arthur’s name to register a grey Buick as part of the scheme, with Arthur unaware of the ownership and the funds misused for personal gain.
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Long Bay
Doyle
Arthur
Customs Cnt
Arthur Hut
Guarantee Corporation
Cohen
W. Beckingham
Chatson
Arthur Ear
Wil Beckingham
Aisasberm
Tam Beto
Mr. Arthur
Joshua
George Arthur
Adamstown
Newcastle
Samuel Cohen
Yil
White Land
Rose Flour Milling Co
Ainsbere
Parliament House
Sydney
Reginald Aubrey
Judge Amsberg
Brisbane Shire plans modern hotel at Winton
The Keith Gregory Hotel near completion in Winton, a two storey brick building by Winton Shire Council, is budgeted at £120,000. Clerk C Palmer said it could finish by December or January, decision on operation mode pending. Hotel will include air conditioned bar dining room and lounge, offering central west upgrade.
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Brisbane
Winton
Keith Gregory
Winton Shire
C. Palmer
North Gregory
Deadlock Persists in Sugar Industry Dispute
Industrial Court meetings yesterday failed to break the stalemate in the sugar industry strike. Employers’ applications ask for orders to resume work by 700 striking workers, with hearings set before the tribunal this morning.
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Sheir Mil Miechantess
Telitral
Judges Ordered to Show Cause in Melbourne Arbitration Case
The six Arbitration Court judges were ordered to show cause before the Full High Court in Melbourne next Tuesday why they should not be commanded to continue the hearing. Acting Chief Justice Mr Justice Williams made the order in chambers yesterday.
Taxation of Joint Organisations profits debated in authority remarks
The Acting Commissioner of Tax, Mr. Mair, urged Wool grower taxpayers to lodge appeals against assessments on payments from Joint Organisations profits. He noted some think deferral means objections unnecessary as a Privy Council appeal pauses tax. Assessments now in process will inform taxpayers of suspended tax amounts and how to object. Taxpayers with sixes taxed should apply to the Taxation Department for deferment of the tax on JO profits.
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Canbehrha
Mairyaid
Mair
Privy Council
High Court
Muir
Taxation Department
Coronation Amnesty Discussed for Queensland Prisoners
Brisbane reports the State Government is near granting a coronation amnesty to Queensland prisoners. Justice and Prisons Departments will submit submissions to Cabinet next week. The Amnesty would provide 14 days remission per year of sentence for sentences up to 12 months, plus one day per month for periods under two years.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Justice Department
Prisons Department
N.8.w. Justice Department
Brisbane wool sale may top £60 million total
Brisbane wool sales wrapped up with price strength on the week and a potential total around £60 million for the season. Average greasy wool prices likely exceed £130 per bale, with March’s average about £120/2/10 and 90.25d per lb. Proceeds so far total about £49 million from 419,000 bales as buyers press for big orders to close the season.
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Brisbane
Alex Bee
Dundonald
Suicide after spending £184 in a mystery case
Police report a man named Alexeis Vereinins, a surgeon who arrived in Australia twelve months ago and worked in Sydney as a metal worker. He threw away £184, then hanged himself with a shirt fragment after being found with bank funds and medical qualifications in question.
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Hathorst Yester
Alexeis Vereinins
Australia
Sydney
Property Deal in Sydney Sets Australian Record for Real Estate
In Sydney a deal for a 125 ft frontage on Pitt Street and 168 ft depth on Market Street is recorded, with Woolworths Property Ltd paying £1,10,000 to secure prime shopping frontage. The transaction marks a high Australian real estate moment amid testimony where Doyle faces questions about payments and police actions, with Judge Annaberg supervising as the witness breaks down.
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Sydney
J. C. Willamson
Woolworths Propertes’ Ltd
Pitt Street
Market Street
Scott
Arthur
Doyle
Legume Grazier Fatally Injured in Work Incident
Legume grazier Horneman aged 50 died after a fall while working with two men near Willarnex. He had a dairying diploma from Gatten College and served as an officer of the Regiment of Agriculture before returning to Legume about seven years ago.
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Willarnex
Wyarard Horneman
Moepitt
Horneman
Mr. Horneman
Conan Bere
Gatten College
Regement of Agriculture
Legume
Ball's Future Unresolved in Stevedoring Board
Brisbane representative Mr W Ball remains in limbo after a Sydney office letter proposed his replacement, while approaches reportedly reached Acting Labour Minister Sir Phillip McBride. Ball declined comment, stating he remains an Industry Board staff member until officially terminated.
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Indi
Brisbane
W. Ball
Ball
Sydney
Labour
Phillip McBride
Industry Board
Wanted Man Seeks Bush Camp With Baby
Police hunt Howard Ney Smith after he allegedly abducted a two year old girl with a baby and fled toward bush country in south west Queensland. A warrant was issued by the Supreme Court for his arrest on May 21 for disobeying a court order to return the child to her mother Kath Teen McKeough of Maryborough. Emerson vows the law will prevail in the end.
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Srisbane
Howard
Ney Smith
Queensland
Bell
Dalby
Smith
Supreme Court
Miss Kath
Teen McKeough
Maryborough
Emerson
Big Drop in Dairy Cattle Numbers
Government Statistician reveals 1951-52 dairy cattle owners numbered 28,512, down by 3,000 since 1942-43. Head count fell from 1,579,625 to 1,296,659. Bank of NSW review warns prospects for Australia's dairying are unsatisfactory under current conditions and plans to boost production face hurdles.
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Brisbane
iMr
Solomon
Bank ‘of Nsw
Australia
Egyptian Tension: Troops Guard Schoolbound Children
British paratroopers escort children to school in the Suse or Guna zones as tensions rise after stoning and shooting incidents. Armored units and armed officers patrol buses while warnings urge British civilians to avoid staying. Hospitals treat surgical cases linked to the unrest as a safeguard measure.
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Brit
Duck Quail Season Opens May 30 Statewide
The open season will apply throughout the State. Shooters are urged to note the maximum limits per 24 hours. The notice aims to clarify timing and rules for the duck and quail season opening May 30.
Remand on Rape Attempt Charge in Paddington
Druodane Zee enry Sutton appeared on a rape attempt charge at Paddington on Tuesday. The attack is alleged to have involved a 14-year-old Paddington widow. Sutton was not represented.
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Druodane
Suyer
el Crarpenter
Enry Sutton
Paddington
Sat Half Holiday For Dirranbandi
Court records show Dirranbandi observing a Saturday half holiday amid local trade disputes. Details indicate workers and merchants prepared for shorter weekend hours under provisional civic directives. The notice emphasizes interim arrangements and compliance expectations.
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Pigott
Warwick
J.C
Legume Grazier
Mr. Ball
Daily
Telegraph
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Egypt
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