Fire destroys Winton hotel complex and seven shops
A blaze in Winton last night caused damage estimated over £30,000, razing seven Elderslie Street premises including the leading hotel. A bucket brigade formed, firemen battled the three hour fire, with one other store badly damaged and three more scorched as residents escaped through hotel windows. Insurance details were discussed as authorities assess the loss and recovery plans.
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Winton
Elderslie Street
Bloxing
Hames
Windet
Jdants
Ak Inal Pordon
Cate
Tae Maine Rath Pacturn
Giverny Hotel
London Fire Destroys Hotel and Stores in Town
A large blaze swept the town center, engulfing the North Gregory Hotel and nearby storefronts. Firefighters battled flames, pumping water and using hoses as residents sought safety, with Sergeant M. C. Dumke and officers guiding evacuations. Minor injuries reported, and efforts continued to sort damaged belongings and salvageable items.
Dust Bowl Fears Rise in South West State
Rural leaders cite windless drought in the south-west as ongoing fear. Officials report stationary dust and drying creeks from Roma to the boundary, with farmers preparing crops yet worry over winter herbage and water, as losses mount and pumps fail.
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State
Legal Moves in Salvage Battle
A damaged report outlines salvage actions in a maritime dispute. It notes the American Farmer and American Ranger involved, with the Perry rescue, and mentions potential Admiralty Court arbitration. Lawyers discuss salvage rights, claim amounts, and possible failure to reach agreement.
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Farner
Che Pibabeie
Perry
Parmner
Seoul
United State Linen
Pernier
Bates
Amerean Parmner
Asia
Sutton
Admiralty Cour
Barry
Wales
Night Vigil To Seel U. Wives Disembark At Plymouth
Wives of naval personnel were allowed ashore as the aircraft carrier Victorious anchored at Plymouth Sound last night. Relatives crowded the docks at dawn to greet returning husbands and their families amid emotional scenes, with some brides debating future steps and mothers recalling the voyage.
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Plymouth Sound
Neil Iie
Balmoral
Pesater
The
Daily Herald
Talon
Mortimer
Sydney
Mier
Intervala
Tng
Norma Litford
Win Bas Fit
Triad Twas
Brita
Butter from coal in Germany shocks British science
OHDOW August 7 AAP reports a German factory turning coal into a butter substitute without refrigeration. Process uses coke sugar gas and byproducts to extract fats. Resulting butterlike cake is churned in a machine after separation and refinement.
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OHDOW
Germany
Ex-Constable Charged Over Home Hobby Worth 3700
A former constable and his wife faced charges over selling novelty goods made at their home. They allegedly earned about £1700 from 1944 to 1946 while attempting to avoid sales tax. The pair denied wrongdoing as court proceedings continued with testimony about their hobby business and records.
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Cialmem Lane Cay
Aintrow
Tayer
Marjorie
Lilian
Inaurrina
Wan-Aban
Jian Osuliven
Unmraeesoyie
Commonwealth Crown Pout
B. Buxton
Vogel
O'Sullivan
Derett
Chatine
Dal
Anles Tas
OL Neple
Mackay Stare
Mt Uis
Furry
Cole Ten
Wiranar
Salen
Csulivar
Neale
Child Aid Pressure By Unions
Melbourne report shows unions push to extend child endowment to cover the entire family. Emergency Committee of the Australasian Council of Trade Unions urges Prime Minister Shatley and government to introduce legislation this session, proposing proportional payments and family coverage to aid low income families. The ACTU committee warns failure could hurt Labour’s prospects upcoming at a section.
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Waelbourne
Australasian Connell of Fradey Union
ATU
Cooretry
Shatley
Nauatry
Illoway
Nane Geney
ACTU
Labour
Une
Pressure to extend endowment in fire relief debate
Government faces pressure from Labour Party circles in Canberra as the spiriting wing seeks to extend endowment for fire relief amid ACTU decisions. Prime Minister Chifney declines comment as Opposition leader Monier criticizes Liberal moves. Dame Enid Lyons cites fears over family stability as a concern. Tyre controls set to end with Melbourne reports of production boosts and concessions.
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Canberra
Wernesay
Hoi
A.cta
Inez
Liberal Party
Enid Lyons
ACTU
Alea
EOP Ita
Prisoners Forced To Eat Inmates In Darwin Jail
Two prisoners appealing their one month hard labor sentences were ordered to serve their time by living in Darwin jail. They were to eat meals with other inmates and share facilities, with the head keeper overseeing the arrangements amid strict rules.
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Sinson
Finny Bay
Darwin
Ewan Dains
British ships scour the Mediterranean for Jewish immigrant ships
British warships and planes comb the Mediterranean seeking vessels carrying illegal Jewish immigrants. Five ships found, others reported leaving European ports for Palestine. Reports cite a wealthy organization orchestrating the migrant fleet, with British forces guarding routes and enforcing curfews in Jerusalem as tensions rise over Palestine immigration.
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Courier-Mail
Porrterpice
AAP
London
Mediterranean
Folestina
Hearing Delays Mark Cousens Treason Case Proceedings
A preliminary hearing for Cousens on high treason faced delays as a judge adjourned proceedings to tomorrow amid claims of a ground for adjournment. The court heard arguments over a possible move outside the jurisdiction and related legal questions as observers noted political implications.
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sYoney
Chores Hughes
Bagon
Cousens
Abe
Nsw
Epurla
Offerie
Jane
Ald
Khige
Japan
Cacruwnd
Gothen Wits
Ecy
Wester Soria Es Fe Justice Omtidaon
Washington
Associated Press
Britain
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Amnuiti Party
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Flamen
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Russia
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Reeuter
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Panep
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Acimate
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Raley
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Ute Wales Committee
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Roma
ST. George
Cameron
Joe
Baker Bros
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Hug
Charleville
George
Garam
Balonne
Jennad
Queansland
Food For
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Aumbences
Tad
Tao
Orwcombe
Australia
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Alex
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Troitie
Fiea
Plost Crush
Enc
Toni Cup
Ari
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Aay
Steanty
Palestine
Rome
Cyprus
Haity
Daily ‘Telegraph
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Levant
Jerusalem
U.S
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