Big Black Market In Suiting Flourishes In Queensland
Queensland clothing rationing sparks a black market with mills and retailers diverting fabric to couriers amid coupon shortages. Union officials and retailers blame supply bottlenecks and export controls, while shoppers report slim stocks and rising prices. Government action appears limited, with retailers pressing for abolition of cloth rationing as winter wear remains in short supply.
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Queensland
Australian Council
Fielding
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Ilers’ Association of
H.G. Fielding
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Barry
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Cami Ltd
Sale
Masinr Trir
Ime. & C. Trout
Southeen Mills
Sparks Gaid Nolon
Sulring
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Ana
Medals funding sparks protests during budget talks
Disjointed report shows officials in Grimpte and Canberra debating travel costs and medal awards. Governor and Premier clash over who bears transport expenses and whether medals will be issued, amid protests and political maneuvering.
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Canberra
Algernven
Derma
Serre
Finn
Messerabie
Mney Ly
Emiall Conetestan
Army
Australians plan a 69000 man standing army
Canberra reports a 69,000 strong force plan including 9,000 permanent soldiers and 50,000 militia volunteers for two year terms. Defence Council and Federal Cabinet to discuss total Army estimates and air force costs amid projected expenditure details.
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Canberra
Ins
Australian Defence Council
Ceantance
Trilaln
Ced Auatrafiany
Lord Mountbatten Leaves India Office After Era
Lord Louis Mountbatten departs the India Office in London, ending a tenure marked by large responsibilities as Viceroy of India, casting a shadow akin to Lord Clive's early foundation of British rule two centuries ago.
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Lord Lous Mountbatten
India
India Office
London
Lord Clive
India's Future Decided Amid Allied Talks in London
May 27 report from London says plans for India's future near completion with Lord Mountbatten leading cabinet talks. Indian leaders expected to consent to a phased transfer, while debates over the constitution and Hindu–Muslim representation continue amid army demobilization discussions.
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London
India
Lord Mountbatten
Ant ‘Giambyre
Lonnya
Moon
Eau Amrienrs
Court orders search for metal piece found online
A search for a plate metal piece found between railway rails was ordered by Mr Justice Mansfield. Detective Dwyer said the fragment likely came from a wheel tyre or rail. the board was urged to recover more of the piece. The inquiry team will probe the wreck site and review claims of excessive speed.
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Camp Mountain
M. C. Dwyer
Kenny
Sear
MeMeNt Agy
Ene Pune
Mater Oline
Aula Hovsible
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Ine
Twa
Brie
Avistradian Falyaye
Union
Mien
Reilway Hines
Alyre
Bey
Peldetve Dwyer
Guerd Chevant
Nish & Plese
Jurtive Mansfield
Seymour Thal
Search
Sey Minor
Dwyer
de Brown
Addaugulin
Yasner Iers
Shem
Dayer
JF Ruddy
Shige
May Close 6 Hotels and Commission Proceedings
A Warwick commission meeting set for June 18 will review hotel closures and policy shifts. Officials discuss standardizing hotel distributions, power to act under the Linton Act, and potential railway line obstructions affecting service.
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Warwick
Drelalom
Dhau Tee DU
Rancellra
Tower Guard Gaol Blind Spot: Three Escapees Named
Report details three escapees Derwent Evans Arkinatall Arthur Ernest Hall Day and Victor John Travis from a gaol. The piece notes guards and a wall, references tenders and public service officials, and mentions ongoing security concerns at the jail.
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Derwent Evans Arkinatall
Ourdérer
Arthur Ernest Halll
Day
House
Xay Treaker
Victor John Travis
Houner
Wade
Wal
Orikon
Rao
PM Refuses Inquiry on Land Sales
A government move to halt a public inquiry into land sales is explained amid criticism of oversight. The motion aimed to adjourn while investigators examine Mr Lush’s removal and the conduct of state land controls, alleged to influence policy. Evidence suggests the inquiry was blocked and communications from Canberra monitored, prompting debate over government transparency.
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Chifley
House of Representatives
Menzias
F. A. Lush
Sydney
Menzies
Dindian
Lish
Mengies
Bern
Thief and Wales Control
Wren
Jwlen
Lush
Lash
Mesias Ifen
Nile
Bata
Alsiaywity
Bushs Shiperior
Salle
Maria Nepaetue
New Theory On Bones Mystery In Australia Cave
A new theory on charred human bones found May 14 in a small cave near Greville, Kyogle, is that remains include a man an Aboriginal woman and a child. Sydney University anatomists study the remains to determine race and burial context.
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Syohey
Toarday
Greville
Kyogle
Sydney University
Ereand
No Aid For TB Child Appears In Inquiry Report
A government inquiry in Melbourne examined claims of medical aid for a nine year old child with tuberculosis. The investigation questioned the role of Social Services and Treasury officials, noting a lack of support and medical certificates presented. The report indicated a forthcoming review next July and referenced other dependents awaiting treatment.
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Echiting
Tangdeni
Bernienstlents
Tom Bercalont
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Teri&rintor McKenns
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Tad Ulles
Ieee
Mys |Acrordance
Laurent
Polton
Paler
Treasury
Generals Investigation Branch
Mmeliteh
Etnure
Usta
Alain Dens
Shot Rescued After 26 Days Near Cooktown
Charles Sanders, 69, was accidentally shot in the shoulder and lay for 26 days on a riverfront near Cooktown. A beach patrol in a small launch found him near the river mouth after searchers tracked the missing man along the nearby beaches. Sanders, who had come to Australia from Dorset, England, is recovering in a district hospital.
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Charles Sanders
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Gandera
Geektown
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Frit
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Sanders
Australia
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England
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