Presidential Ballot Likely To Set Record In Surge To Polls
U S citizens expected to cast a record vote to decide whether General Dwight Eisenhower or Adlai Stevenson will be the next president. Electors began secret balloting at coastal booths as campaigns wound down, with a volatile path in the Electoral College and major party control of Congress in play. Eisenhower spoke in Boston, Stevenson in Chicago, each projecting a path to world peace and national unity amid a tense national mood.
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Adlai Stevenson
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Electoral College
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House of Representatives
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Senate
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Stevenson
Chicago
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Stevens
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Bread Hair Cuts May Be Dearer
Price report notes a1 harvest costs 2/6 and hints at rising expenses. Wording suggests broader cost pressures affecting bread and hairdressing during the period, with limited readable context in the fragment.
Fish Farming May Be New Industry In Australia
CANBERRA reports that fish farming for rural landholders may become a new industry with CSIR0 involvement. Government and scientists consider aquaculture expansion a potential boost for regional communities and incomes.
Jury Boosts Fees in Breach of Promise Suit
In Maryborough a breach of promise case featured testimony about a man named F. W. Korn and a possible engagement. The plaintiff recanted some details when reexamined, claiming ignorance of Korn. Witnesses described discussions of a child and marriage, with the hearing adjourned to 9.30 am Thursday as counsel spoke to the jury.
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Maryborough
William Bruce MedKeough
Athens
Wiue
Noel Scott
Laintiff
Amity
Wines
Connolly
Tax Chief Warns of Prosecution for Late Returns
CANBERRA The Commissioner of Taxation Mr McGovern warned in a House of Representatives report that taxpayers remain liable for late returns even when handled by tax agents. Penalties could double the taxpayer's liability. A simplified business return form is hoped to be introduced soon.
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Canberra
Commissioner of Taxation
McGovern
House of Representatives
Queen’s Empire Tour Hinted by Monarch’s Prayer
The Queen hopes for closer ties with the Commonwealth and empire as Britain seeks unity with Western Europe. She wears crimson velvet, reflecting royal tradition. The Conservative government plans reorganizing steel and automotive industries via private finance.
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Walt
Commonwealth
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Victoria
Steel
Ann Cars
Noisy Debate Over Keppel By election
Members argued over funding and health policy tied to a Keppel by election. The House adjourned at 10 o’clock after party lines clashed on government pressure, hospitalisation, and the scope of taxation to fund added health schemes.
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Keppel
Rail Passes for Wives of Parliamentarians
BRISBANE reports the Premier Mr Gair told Parliament he would not consider rail passes for wives of parliamentarians. The idea had not been raised by the Government but would be considered. MP Wordsworth called wives unpaid private secretaries. Mr Galt supported a case for a member’s wife. A proposal for free return weekend air travel for country members during the session was urged by Mr Roberts. The Premier said he would consider it if the Opposition fully supported it.
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Gair
Wordsworth
Cook
Galt
Roberts
Whitsunday
Gall
Unconfirmed Plane Incident Reported Near Japan
An unconfirmed panel report cites bursts of gunfire heard near planes over the Nemuro Straits between Japanese and Russian airspace. Officials in Tokyo said no new information was available and no aircraft were sighted again after the alleged incident in the six mile wide strait.
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Nicklin Charges on Health Estimates in Brisbane
Nicklin and Morris accused the Government of misusing public funds for political propaganda in Keppel and similar campaigns. They cited a 24 page Labour pamphlet Why Keppel should again vote Labour and a public expense booklet Walter is Magic prepared at the Lands Ministry.
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Rockhampton
Tax Penalty Report Shows Understatements and Fines
A report tabled in Parliament cites 7 defaulters for understated income. The district shows penalties totaling 606,973 pounds with cases of carelessness and fraud. Defaulters faced penalties including 27,841 pounds and specifics note underscored income gaps.
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Sioner
House of Representative
Jerdia
Pfo Bop Sueepeland
Ted Constant Axa
Alert on Forged Savings Certificates in Queensland
RISBANE. Police and guards warned to be on alert after forged £50 war saving certificates were attempted at a Sydney bank. Police suspect the forgeries were printed by the same ring that produced £10 notes and fear more forgeries may appear in Brisbane.
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Queensland
Sydney
Brisbane
Bloodied mystery man sought by Brisbane police
Brisbane police searched for a blood covered man believed stabbed in the stomach. He hailed a taxi in the early hours, refused hospital care, and asked to be driven to New Farm. The taxi driver reported the man was splattered with blood after a fight over a pint and is avoiding police.
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Brisbane
New Farm
Evatt Sought for Good Offices Committee
New York reports Dr H A Evatt former Australian foreign minister among eminent figures considered for the United Nations Good Offices Committee. South Africa’s delegate objects to non white discrimination and says Pretoria will not accept external interference.
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New York
H. Astrahiat Evatt
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Attica
Africa
United Nations
Union
General Assembly
South Africa
Case Against Italians in City Faces Court Hearing
Italian migrants involved in disturbances in the city appeared in court yesterday. The Italians, who are appealing to authorities to withdraw charges, pleaded not guilty to all counts. Their lawyer said there was no disorder and that the men were seeking to meet their Minister at the Italian Legation.
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Dr Touat
Therges
Legaion
End of Most National Security Regulations Move Forward
Canberra debates move to second reading on Defence Transitional measures and which regulations will remain in force. The bill keeps wartime property occupation rules and powers over interstate and overseas shipping under statute, with industrial property controls continuing.
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Industrial Property Group
States P O Revenue Well up
BRISBANE Queens land Post Office revenue for October was £735 441, compared with £1 211 752 for October last year. Revenue figures show a rise year on year and indicate improved postal activity. The October total exceeds the previous period by a substantial margin, reflecting higher mailing and parcel volume.
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Brisbane
Queensand
Wey
Queensland Bomber Squadron Receives High Praise
A report lauds the Queensland Bomber Squadron for its long-range flying navigation and bombing proficiency. The unit is praised as highly valued during a world tour to learn current operations and capabilities.
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Queensland
Labour Amend Bill Defeated in Parliament Canberra
CANBERRA The Opposition Leader Dr Evatt failed to amend the Income Tax and Social Service Contributions Assessment Bill. The House of Representatives defeated the motion by 60 to 45, then approved a Senate amendment changing tax treatment of stock ownership transfers to affect assessable income and deductions between previous and new owners.
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