Seven Ravenshoe footballers hurt in truck crash
A Ravenshoe football team of seven was seriously injured when their truck collided with a Cairns driven vehicle on the Ravenshoe Mt Garnet road. Dr M Markwell sped 60 miles from Herberton to Herberton Hospital to treat the injured after a radio appeal.
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M. Markwell
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Mark Palmer
James Flood
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Artificial Rain Report From Sydney Experiments Stir
A report from Sydney describes rain-making experiments by Australian scientists and the Royal Australian Air Force. Pellets released from an aircraft near an airfield reportedly produced rain over about 20 square miles, with cash rewards offered for successful results. The Expres notes similar tests and references other attempts in America.
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London
Ape Iaap
Mearns
Sydney
Marl
CSIR
RAAF
Amepica
Soviet drought seen as persisting fifty years says UN aid chief
Washington Apr 12 The muthern regions of Soviet Mustia have suffered drought for 50 years, according to Sir John Boyd Orr head of the United Nations Poor Agricultural Organisation. He warned food shortages in Europe and Asia would persist through 1947 into 1948 as Britain freighting efforts raise calorie availability.
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Washington
A.ap
Soviet Mustia
United Nations Poor
Qnq Agriculural Organisation
John Boyd Orr
Europe
Thieves Blow Open Empty Safe in Pennant Hills
In Sydneylike incident on a Sunday morning thieves forced and opened an apparently unlocked safe. The owner reports moving notices on the safe each night, warning it is unlocked, but is puzzled by the break in and theft. No money or valuables are confirmed missing.
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Sydnur
Pennant Hills
Randle
Plea From Britain Keep Visitors Away During Food Crisis
A garbled plea from Britain urges Australians to stay away amid a food shortage. The misspelled and unclear text mentions authorities and restrictions, citing a downturn in supplies and a desire to maintain national standards while facing hardship.
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Britain
Round the World Air Flight Nearing Record Break
Reynolds and crew in a converted A2 bomber attempt a world flight from New York toward the record set by Hughes in 1930. The route includes Goose Bay and Gander Newfoundland with stops planned through Paris before final legs to Orly. Poor weather delayed a stop and the aircraft refueled en route, aiming to beat 72 hours 12 minutes.
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New York
Tailton Reynolds
Witman
Guardia Airport
Howsis Hughes
Reynolds
Pha
Odore
T Salleac
Goose Bay
Labrador
Bergure
Ste Trom
Gander Airpor
Neefoundland
Lit Am
Goone
Paris
Indian trade hopes brighten Calcutta outlook
Indian trade officials express optimism that trade with Australia will grow without clashing with Australian imports. A critic argues India must prove its product quality and cut costs to succeed, predicting India could challenge in the next three years.
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Calcutta
Uea
Australia
Promeca
India
Aucralia
Sinan
Themistocles Crew Threatens Strike Over Living Conditions
Brisbane April 13. The crew of the 11000 ton food ship Themistocles threaten to discuss strike action at a general meeting unless demands for better living conditions are met. Dispute leader C Clarke cites overcrowding and filth aboard as probes of war era hardships, while managers acknowledge not all food cargoes reach Britain.
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Brisbane
Mr. C. Clarke
Britain
Durban
Ned Geren
Queensland
We Company
H. Higginson
Clarke
Nemeaade
Land
Eabour
M Howley
Greek Guerrillas Trapped in Thessaly Mountains
Reports indicate guerrillas maneuvering in the Thessaly range to break the army cordon. An Athens cabinet spokesman said guerrillas who surrender will receive terms by March 31.
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Thesexty
Hater
Gre
Aeland
Labour politicians pledge pensions for defeated MPs in Gympie
Apr 12 Labour proposes £800 annual pensions for MPs defeated after six years if re elected to Parliament. Lester quoted as saying Labour may introduce such legislation without asking the people. The stance sparks criticism of old party hacks seeking reelection under Labour banner.
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Gympie
Labour
QPP
Lester
Pie
Aerial Ambulance Service Expands Flights Across Far North
A flying ambulance operated around Portiané Rests Iron Bangs and Cooktown, covering 12,000 miles in four trips yesterday. It carried Thorn De Silva from Kitava with a badly infected hand and William Camara of Portland Rose to hospital, along with other patients including Diane Block and Guivarri. The service, active since inception, faced headwinds and a night halt at Cooktown, with missions to Lyndhurst Station and Cairns Hospital, marking a busy week of medical air transport.
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Caleta Mying Ambulaner
Thorn. de Silva
Ius
William Camara
Portland
Won Range
Thursday Island
Cairns
Cooktown
Lyndhurst
Nifith Patenger
Fascist Underground London Trial Reveals Escape Route to South America
A court in London hears details of a fascist underground network aided by British officers aiming to help German POWs escape. Dutch participants and a ring tied to private motor transport are named among seven suspects, including former officials and locals from Shoreditch.
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London
South America
Breau
Britieh
Land Yard
Rperatang
Os Bal
Reoptoy Park
Naling
Eire
Areala Spince Leese
Auilldtard Surres
Trmertal Pescheterry
Bethany Wilam Cittine
Prettericle
Tom Pamunds
Weething Sremer Fall Bawymane
Altra Tey Raker
McCarthe
Anil
McCarten
Shoreditch
Anzac Day Observance In Tokio Detailed By Officials
Reported plans outline Anzac Day events in Tokyo with dawn services at Ebisu barracks and Plaza parade arrangements. Lieutenant General Robertson, General MacArthur, and Australian officials discuss ceremony access, while MacArthur states no effort to curtail commemoration and reiterates allied partnership and respect amid public demonstrations.
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Wll
Gexarat” Roberson
Arai
Chambery
Roberton
MacArthur
Chambers
Ebieu
Tokio
Rico
Commonwealth spending and shortages in Canberra
Canberra reports show total Commonwealth expenditure around £19,0000 as manpower shortages slow projects. Savings measures reduce construction costs, with March ending balances pegged near £20.7 million. Defence and Post War Reconstruction funds are projected near £12.4 million for the year, reflecting tighter budgets.
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Canberra
Oly Lares
Commonwealth
sAterinié
Dublie
Wallace warns against futile policy toward Soviet Union
Former U.S. Vice President Henry Wallace, speaking in Manchester, argued that peace is unlikely while communism and imperialism dominate, saying democracy can provide economic security and freedom. Critics warned Wallace’s words could threaten the United States by seeking foreign support against its government.
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London
A.A.P
Henry Wallace
U.S
Manchester
Congress
Immigration checks in Perth draw harsh debate
An article discusses double checks on alien migrants in Perth amid reports of abuse and overcrowding aboard ships. It notes government actions beyond Australia’s standard policy, detailing ports of call and the broader immigration controversy.
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Perth
Apt
Rapottan
Australia
Gale
Yellh
Australien
Mparestoe
Europe
Austin
New York Vaccination Drive Urges Mass Smallpox Immunization
Mayor O Dwyer orders an urgent campaign for almost all of New York City's 7 600 000 residents to be vaccinated against smallpox within three weeks after two deaths on March 10. Dr Thomas Rivers labels the threat disturbing but not alarming and promotes general vaccination as the only measure to stop spread. Police and fire stations will host vaccination, with workplaces also used. the effort costs about 100 000 dollars.
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New York
A.A.P
New York City
O'Dwyer
Thomas Rivers
Masico City
Denial of help to tear denials in currency case
A Paris Reuters report notes a French magistrate finding currency dealings limited to francs with no link to financing Zionist immigration into Palestine. Police doubted the alleged plan involved any broader offensive or violent intent amid claims of hidden funds and political agitation.
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Palestine
Reuter
Paris
Adda
Acivitien
Radiation experts warn of exposure danger in London report
In a fragmented wartime dispatch, experts warn of radiation risks and exposure during testing and medical assessments. The text outlines concerns about safety protocols, potential injuries, and the need for protective measures amid ongoing radiation research.
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