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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1947

Page

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Partition Plan For Palestine Prompts Security Harshness

Diplomatic dispatch notes Britain weighing strong punitive steps against Jewish terrorists while secrecy cloaks details. Sir Alan Cunningham meets ministers amid debate on the Palestine problem and Jewish Agency figures reportedly pressured by Britain to condemn violence and cooperate with police. The plan hinges on Arab Jewish tensions, British policy shifts, and calls for population denouncement.

Ondon Palestine Daily Telegraph Hiner Palegham Alan Alliee Yritith High Commissio Alan Canni Jewish Agency D. Bengurion Colonial Creech Jones Britain

Air Line Crash Kills 45 In Asia And Palestine

A chaotic report notes an airliner crash near Shanghai killing 43 passengers with 20 injured and 180 aboard, while another aircraft incident near Long Island prompts tension in Palestine. Marshal Montgomery and various officials are cited amid diplomatic turmoil and warnings of possible British weakness.

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Government exTax on cigarettes sparks excise debate in Canberra

In Canberra the Treasury plans a 1 shilling 6 pence duty on each cigarette, with Labor MPs welcoming potential relief on excise. Prime Minister Chifley signals government aims to reverse wage controls via price and subsidy measures, while subsidy for price stabilization and primary production is projected at £23 million for the year. Unions urge conciliation as industry disputes simmer, with talks featuring the Labour Minister and employer groups.

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Stop Threat on Wharves and Court Actions

Fragmented report notes threats on wharves and legal actions including public meetings in Geraldton and Durwn Meanid. References to the Special meeting at Brimene branch and Stevedoring Commission, with mentions of appearance money and payments amid unclear details.

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Man and Girl Die in Sydney Plane Crash

A two seater Weckett training plane nose dived into a ploughed paddock near Bankstown aero drome killing Norman V Bush age 41 and his daughter Margorie Burkes Street Wurthfield. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff on a Monday with one other man seriously injured. The incident details include conflicting OCR fragments, but identify a fatal plane crash near Bankstown and the loss of a father and daughter.

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455 FAMILIES NOW IN HUTS AFTER RECONVERSION

The Honda Lion manager E M Young notes 210 families faced in converted or Was Fonverste tents, with 88 in huts. Urgent cases received timetabled reconversion. work aims to finalize shelter status as of early April in Malad Port.

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Meat Industry Unions Sees About 1000 Job Losses

About 1000 meatworkers in the metropolitan area became unemployed as of yesterday, with the southern district secretary Mr. R Dixon stating the industry faces precarious conditions and poor near term prospects. Brisbane Abattoir shifts to smaller butcher gangs amid drought and high wool prices, with projected slack and output reductions at multiple plants.

Meat Industry Union R Dixon Brisbane A. Borthwick

Courier-Mail circulation reaches 160000 readers

The Courier-Mail reports a circulation of 160,000 marking a record audience for the newspaper in Burunidun. The note highlights wide reader access replacing previous armed-camp distribution and signals strong growth in early readers today.

Courier-Mail Bureninud

Dingo Attacks Spark Alarm Over Rural Safety

A fragmented local report notes attacks by dingoes near Alicey and surrounding areas. The piece mentions stock harm and questions about regional response and safety measures amid homestead tensions.

DICGERS NEW JOB IN JAPAN

A garbled report notes an Australian military unit under Colonet G. Colin Sydney relieving Punjabi guards at an Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The piece mentions Australians holding the line until January and references unrest amid a purported demonstration. A second item reports police shooting two men and a woman in London during a crowd incident.

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Bradman Drives Aggressive Run Chase In Ashes Test

Amid a tense draw risk, Bradman declined closure and urged a teammate to run, pushing Australia 243 runs ahead as the innings progressed. The Weather Bureau forecast light showers, while public interest remained high. records and historical figures were noted, including Melbourne’s 18a8 season and standout bowlers’ performances.

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Rumored Royal Romance Aiming at Greek Princess

UK press notes ongoing chatter over Princess Wip of Greece and a possible royal match. Widespread speculation centers on marriage to a monarchic partner, with observers weighing political implications and public reaction to the potential union.

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Indonesian Dutch Clash in Batavia Focus War News

In Batavia a clash between Indonesian and Dutch forces dominates reports. Mentions of troop moves around Palembang, Jambi, and the Mon River outline mounting tension. The piece notes injuries among Allied forces and describes shifting control of regional assets, with Singapore-linked channels cited.

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