Co operatives Praised by Queensland Premier
Brisbane April 17 The Premier Mr E M Hanlon announced plans to introduce a Bill next session creating a Government Department of Co operative Enterprises He opened the congress of the Co operative Union of Queensland with delegates from across the state and interstate He noted past hardship of primary producers facing market forces and said cooperatives now market most primary produce under a motto Each for all and all for each.
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Brisbane
E. M. Hanlon
Queensland
Department of Co-operative Enterprises
Hanlon
Cooperative Union of Queensland
Co-Operative Undertakings
Emott Ryan
British Submarine Missing Near Gosport Wargrave
A chaotic wartime note reports a British submarine missing near Gosport with distress over surface events and naval costs. It references Admiralty concerns, a search near Beane and Beall, and possible engagement losses.
Precautions in Victoria and Channel Rescue Efforts
The report lists safety measures in Victoria and details a maritime incident near the English Channel. It notes officers enforcing orders, divers flown to the coast, and a main search area spanning 40 routes between Wisbech and Port. The incident follows a powerful explosion and naval divers are conducting rescue operations.
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Channel
Scotdatt
Ina
English Channel
Timide
Wiaitend
Ralamnees
Darien
Chicquita Withdrawn From Brisbane Cup Amid Money Spreads
Chicquita pulls out of the Brisbane Cup after a suspensory ligament injury to her foreleg. Bookmakers quash calls, with Donegal and Barkerton favored as punters shift to other runners amid talk of large stakes and payouts.
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Money Por Bookmakers
Norma Meyers
Mel Dourne
Brisbane
Donegal
Barketrham
Pebrlose Fk
Thomas Douive
Dies
No Winning of War in Korea Alone
A wartime discussion quotes General Ridgway and General Arthur on whether Korea could be won without broader allied effort. The exchange, relayed by Mr Armstrong, questions strategy and possible House action toward a wartime resolution and declaration.
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Korea
Manchireta
Ride
Way
Armstrong
Rideway
Ridgway Rele
Ganersl Ridaway
GeneralArthur
Mi “Armetronk
Ting
Peace Move to Reds by Indian Government
The Indian government signals a tentative peace approach with the North Korean issue. A communique to New York cites requests from North Korean authorities for re-establishing peace and outlines positions tied to UN Security Council efforts, with emphasis on avoiding broader Western intervention and stressing global export considerations amid postwar rearmament pressures.
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Wew
Reds
Government of India
New York
Ited
Mahone
Rusaina Tt 'Ay
Reesed
Nationa
Inmydi
Ately Ant
Fransilate
Ammbern
Fak Phisang- Yeng
Forgan Miniewor
Korean People's Republic
United Nations
Yene
Pyongyang
Korea
Commonwealth Counties
Fes
Britain
Atterica
Ile al
Britain Faces Industrial Disaster Without Raw Materials
London April 16 The President of the Board of Trade Harold Wilson warned the House of Commons that Britain would suffer an unparallelled industrial disaster if it cannot secure more raw materials, especially sulphur. He said the government would introduce an allocation system for sulphur and sulphuric acid due to critical but uncertain supply to key industries.
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London
Board of Trade
Harold Wilson
House of Commons
Britain
de Reer le
Bus Crash Near Sydney Leaves Several Injured
An early morning bus collision near Sydney resulted in multiple injuries as passengers reported the driver losing control. Emergency crews attended the scene about ten miles from the crash site, with six passengers treated at a nearby hospital and others examined at the road.
Opposition in South Africa Debate Over Constitutional Bill
The United Party led opposition in Parliament against a constitutional bill to entrench or remove entrenched rights for voters in Natal and Cape Colony. An amendment proposed by the Opposition sought to keep the status quo, arguing no bill could amend the rights under the Union Constitution. The House and Senate debated the measure with the full vote falling short of approval.
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Cape
Natal
Cape Crucnee
Howe
Senate
Stiiuss
United Party
Ikines Fundamental Ly
Rushis
Dearth of Haulage at Callide prompts need for more vehicles
Brisbane, April 7. A shortage of haulage at Callide coal operations forces The Thies Brothers to seek extra contractors from rival firms to meet coal supply contracts with the Victorian Government. Negotiations proceed for additional men and equipment as rail and transport logistics strain production.
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Callide
Brisbane
Thies Brothers
Dalen Fray
Amsie
Cire
Calay
Sakon
Soviet and Allied Forces Clash Across Front in Far East
Sparse readable details describe Communist troops attempting to move forward along the Kumacid line while Allied forces resist. Reports note artillery and rail-linked actions near Promgyun and Kambea with forces crossing near the Borth side of the river. The text references wind interference and disrupted troop movements, with limited breakthrough reported and ongoing combat around key positions in the region.
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Kambea Acrons
Julia Bane
Famine Threats Rise Amid Persian Oil Dispute
Report on Persian oil conflict cites oil interests shaping Britain’s economy and warns of a massive famine risk for Indian peasants. Persian Nationalist mood grows while foreign intrigue and militia tensions unfold around Abadan and Anglo Iranian Oil Company operations. Reuters notes strikes easing as workers return.
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Persian Oil
Econmeny
Cole Honesis
Anglo-tranum Oil Company
Parsizad
Funayimeusi
America
Persia
Britain
Food Crisis Looms Over Bier as Floods Drive Hunger
London dispatch notes Australia flour cargoes easing famine in some areas but Bier state remains dire with the world’s densest peasantry. Floods force residents from homes in search of food while relief efforts advance slowly.
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London
Australia
Indiana
Bier
Boc
Crisis deepens as Bihar floods drive hunger fears
Widespread distress grows in Bihar amid floods and drought, with the government reluctant to declare a state of emergency. Authorities report tens of millions in losses as food stocks dwindle and a major disaster looms. In India, aid relies on congressional action for grain imports while officials plead for relief measures to avert a famine.
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Delvell
India
No Rationing of Petrol Alleviates Persia Crisis
The Fuel Minister announced no petrol rationing in Australia while Persia faces disruption to oil shipments. Government aims to maintain adequate supplies as tanker convoys operate and avoid wartime shortages. Some agitators push for action, but officials say restraint and steady imports will preserve petrol access. The Persian dispute tests confidence in the Iranian government and Western allies during the crisis.
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Gladstone
Australia
Sil
G. McLeny
Rantiaie
Dalton Frik
Persia
Mekexy
Mel Vatoning
Pet Rathening
Tong
Tutisine Fuermal Siecke
Pera
Noisy Adelaide meeting and political clash report
A noisy Adelaide meeting featured interruptions as Mr Medzien faced heckling from Communists and others while criticizing the Labor Party. He claimed about 20,000 Communist supporters in Australia and urged action against them with public support. He urged private and public responses, stressing vigilance against Communist influence.
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Apsil
Mefzien
Hell
Latour Party
Chifles
Australia
Tsai
Helicopter lands in New York amid confusion
A garbled report describes a helicopter landing in New York under unclear authority. The text mentions reinforced lavanes and references travel from untold routes, with mixed terms suggesting a military or air force context. Not enough clear details to confirm date, agency, or outcome.
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New York
New Turk
Melipart
Electrification Railyards Debate in Brisbane Budget
The Australian Transport Minister denied discrimination against Brisbane in public rail funds. Protesters argued 10 million pounds should be shifted from urban electrification to rural development, while supporters said rail electrification is a global need to ease congestion and enable faster services across cities.
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Brisbane
Anil
Minintar For Transport
JE Dia
Auatraa Sugar Producers’ Association
Terence
Dugan
Economic life of Britain amid atomic attack warning
The article discusses Britain facing a potential atomic strike and the need for mass migration to the Commonwealth as a wartime strategy. It references leaders and councils urging large-scale plans, detailing scarce resources, wartime totals, and the risk to Britain’s economic structure without secure evacuation and relocation.
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United Kindoin Migration Council
Sir
Britain
Labour Increase Leads in Brisbane By-Elections
April 17 reports show Labour leading in both Bulimba and Kedron by-elections. Mr JB Gardner leads Liberal candidate J Tanition in Bulimba with about 900 votes counted. Kedron tallies show Labour ahead with 961 to Liberal 467 as sectional preferences narrow the gap.
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Labouancra
Une Bulimba
Kedrow
Gand
Nortan
Kedron
Lab
Leva Ikan Wee
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