Customs seize vast haul of pearls opium and goods at Mackay
Brisbane and Mackay customs officers seized a record haul worth seven thousand pounds this week, including 2300 Japanese pears necklaces 320 gut fishing lines a film projector and talkie equipment from the freighter River Mitta arriving from Kure Mackay. The operation involved large quantities of gum and other items and led to formal action against several young men with further cases to civil court. The collector Mr Wildy praised the force asserting continued searches of all ships.
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Brisbane
Mackay
Queensland
Townsville
Rockhampton
River Mitta
Kure
Aidgen
Overcome Tain
China
Camip
New York
Aney
Seygures Island
Oureir
Clavella
Callecr
Wildy
J. J
British note to Russia outlined after Budapest crisis
A June 17 British note presented by Ambassador Sir Maurice Paterson to Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov reiterates Britain’s stance on Hungary. The aide memoire cites Nazi links, warns of communist sabotage, and notes Bevin and Marshall planned talks in Paris with Bevin returning to London tomorrow.
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Britain
Reuters
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Foren
M. Molotov
Peterdo
Geile
Pontiol
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Povelys
Bevin
Paris
United Sites
Marshall
Leking
London
Raid on ship and crew amid smuggling find
A chaotic crime report describes a raid on a vessel by armed men led by Mr Wildy. Seized gear and hidden parts of the ship are mentioned, with references to Nas, Tarces, and MagWay. The scene includes urgent directives and accusations of theft and illicit activity.
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Tenterr
Torey
Wildy
Fontranend
Unclear OCR fragment hints at smuggling or sale activity
Fragment describes a scene with pipes, guns, bags, containers and a hoard. Mentions Brisbane, Singapore, Clavelia, Port Campbell, and a search by vessels or authorities. Details are fragmented and unclear, but items and places suggest confiscation or seizure activity and a market for illicit goods.
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Brisbane
Owudn
Singapore
Wallory
Clavelia
Frestan
Perviga
Mckenald
Port Gamipbell
London court details amid unclear mutterings at sea
Report from London on June 17 outlines a courtroom scene with a judge's stern remark. The case touches on marital separation and uncertainty about reconciliation as witnesses describe domestic tensions and a possible infidelity amid unfolding proceedings.
Germans Run Up Heavy Food Costs Burden Taxpayers
In a convoluted report from Jerusalem and London, officials discuss American and British aid, wartime rationing, and German food allocations. The piece references United Nations commissions, Palestine, and varying estimates of wheat and tonnage for relief, noting constraints on shipments and the political friction surrounding aid delivery and occupation zones.
City Wary Of Basic Wage Rises
City leaders debate wage increases and their impact on Greater Brisbane. Alderman Mayer and the council consider a higher rate amid 1946 47 conditions. The discussion centers on keeping costs manageable while addressing rising basic wage pressures in the region.
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Mayer
al. Moon
Brisbane
Tana Revelistians
Lost With All Hands Incident Reported Out at Sea
A dramatic brief notes a shipwreck with all hands lost and bodies recovered, naming names of officers and authorities investigating the disaster. The report mentions a bishop commenting on China affairs and a Shanghai connection, with unclear geographies tied to the incident.
Fragmented OCR barely reads like a news item
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions Brisbane travel by air from Canberra and a United Nations related address. It touches a telephone call, room service, and a speaker identified as a state commissioner or council rep. Content is garbled with unclear dates and names, lacking a clear event.
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Releen Sehich Rap
Jessie Bites
Brisbane
Canberra
Lel Pehish
United Nallons al- Tiley
Sueenaland
Wwe
Austin
Bocia
Fish Prices Down Again at One Man Market
Prices for mullet whiting and bream fell by small amounts at the metropolitan Fisk Market yesterday. Dealers reported lower wholesale figures while retailers in the area prepared for the market day. Observers noted weaker demand and a leaner supply impacting quotes across the fish trade.
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Tinh Peters
Peter. Peart
Fisk
Time To Ei Clothes Ration Debate Surges
The article reports a push by Women Voters to abolish wartime clothing rationing as postwar excess purchases rise. It notes chemists, merchants, and the public debating coupon rules, with Mr Pleidling weighing impacts on exports, prices, and government subsidies. The piece records concerns over continued rationing and possible phased abolition.
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Ciuins
Traders Brace for End of Tobacco Cut Conference
The Retail Tobacco Traders Association president Edmunds said the trade faced changing conditions and would be ready for a new regime as tobacco pricing and supply shifts were discussed. Authorities noted regional pressures in Victoria and New South Wales as meetings in Sydney and Melbourne set June 27 for further deliberations.
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Edmunds
Victoria
New ‘South Wales
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Thaaedings
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Evidene
Bromwith
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Petra
A. Bromwich— Kramer
Mia Neneve
Bolton
Witness Delays 40 Hour Case in Melbourne Court
The article reports a delayed hearing in Melbourne as a key witness holds up the 40 hour case. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the courtroom scene centers on the ongoing legal proceedings and the impact of the witness's testimony on the schedule.
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Tyrea Uearitar
Calwell challenges Governor Melbourne over migration views
Australia’s migration policy becomes a political clash as Minister for Migration Calwell attacks Mayo Governor Sir John Lavarack at a civic reception in Bundaberg. He accuses Lavarack of intruding into politics while defending government goals to attract 70,990 migrants annually and praising allied Britain Australia cooperation on population policy.
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Palertine
U.s
Germany
Heiman
Calwell
Melbourne
Tweeday
Mayo
John Levarack
Bundaberg
John Lavarack
Australia
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Culwell
Colwell
Allick
John Lacarack Warty
Mmigration Minnsters
Sunda
John Leva
Bean
Ene
Peter
Eoe
Migrant Berths Planned as New Transit Center Opens
Fragmentary report notes an anticipated opening of a transit center with berths for 471 migrants. Mentions Australian figures including Prime Minister Chifley and London talks, signaling plans for future movement and coordination.
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Jae
Galea
Henata
Gai
Branzhen
Perthne
Ichsiemlaention
Agaiinnie
Tate
Fashion Note Warns Heavier Make-Up For Women
Weather note reports higher makeup use due to humidity and heat. Data from the Weather Bureau notes cracked lips and heavy humidity, with December 10 recording around 80.7 degrees and a high humidity percentage. Meteorology reports suggest very low humidity levels, citing Mr. Richardy.
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Weather Bureau
Richardy
Queensland Labour splits over union ties and discipline
Reports from Queensland depict Labour faction tensions as the party edge toward enforcing discipline on unruly members. The issue centers on alignment with unions and adherence to new arbitration rules, with NSW branch actions noted as part of broader party pressure.
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Labour
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Patie
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Una Cabour
Uechas
Arly
Nancy
Cane Ue
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Tent Ways
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Sean the Hight
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