Defence of Australia Depots and Singapore Base Clash
An Australian delegate at the Naval Conference warns that the Singapore Base will be a focal point of militant debate. The discussion centers on Pacific treaty guarantees, funding sources, and whether to adapt existing merchant basing plans to support defence needs.
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London
The
Naval Conference
J. E. Fen- Till
Operlor
Singapore
Uiseneinl
Imperial
Farenes
Pacific
Alexander
Maerchantinen
Timber tariffs debate in Brisbane conference
Fragmented report from August meeting in Brisbane notes timber tariff discussions. Government officials describe contentious talks with regional representatives about forestry policy and potential reforms in the timber sector amid a broader conference agenda.
The Super Tariff and Sugar Industry Impact
Report on the proposed super tariff and its anticipated effects on the sugar sector, citing government and customs ministry positions. Mentions potential price shifts, production costs, and industry reactions to policy changes under the current administration.
British Labour Party Conference in London Opens
A fragmented April report from London outlines the Labour Party conference proceedings in Manchester style, noting resolutions favoring parliamentary matters and memorials. Names and details are garbled, but the scene suggests a formal gathering with speeches and party positions outlined.
Navy plans new cruiser and three power pact signed
Frances Navy notes the Daily Telegraph eyeing an immediate build of a 27 000 ton cruiser costing about 4 000 000 pounds with a three year construction. France aims to avoid a repeat of the Goeben outbreak. The Three Power pact is signed at 1240 with Mr Stinson of the American delegation signing first.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Skog
France
Goeben
Stinson
Relief Work for the Unemployed in Brisbane
Brisbane ministers and government officials met to discuss the relief work scheme for the unemployed. The session reviewed the proposed program and its funding, with key figures including Mr. Austin and Mr. Davidson confirming details and timelines.
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Brisbane
Wengranin
Mticsu
Wo J
David Ont
Camtisnemer
Main Roads
Kemps
Labor and Industry
Wo Austin
F. Walsh
Manel
Easter events brisbane and rough weather hit holiday traffic
Easter in Brisbane sees fine weather but heavy traffic and many road accidents as holiday crowds travel. Along with weather reports, a fire destroyed the west wing of Haddon House in Aberdeenshire and a cat reportedly helped save furniture and pictures. A narrow escape for Lady Diana of Cooper and a shoulder dislocation for Professor Julian Muniey were noted during separate incidents.
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England
Dhursagas
Haddon Hout
Aberdeenshire
Diana of
Cooper
Julian Muniey
Lake
Dintriet
Prince of Wales sails Cairo to Marseille aboard P&O liner
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales leaving Cairo at midnight aboard the P&O liner Rawalpindi bound for Marseilles. The voyage is noted as part of royal travel plans with no further details given on dates or passengers.
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London
Prince of Wales
Cairo
P. & O. Jimer Rawalpindi
Marseilles
YACHTING TRAGEDY CLAIMS THREE YOUNG LIVES AT SEA
Perth reports three young men Victor Priest twenty five Views Carter twenty with Bob Bridson nineteen drowned after cries for help were heard on Seas near Perth. Survivors fought to stay afloat as rough waters impeded rescue efforts during the April incident.
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Perth
Victor Priest
Views Carter
Bob ‘Bridson
Tragic Easter meeting crash at Penrith injures Enmore rider
Sydney reports a fatal Easter meeting accident at Penrith where Frederick Peters, 24, of Enmore, capsized his car in a handicap race at speed. The driver sustained broken shoulder blades and collarbone. mechanic C Barrow escaped unharmed. A large crowd witnessed the incident as Peters’ fiancé fainted.
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Barrow
Peterson
River Pageant and Aquatic Sports at Innisfail District
A forenoon river pageant will begin with the landing of the pio amere and a town procession. Visitors from the south have arrived for the historic occasion, with rains aiding travel. A dinner is planned, followed by aquatic sports on the river and a social and dance in the evening. A review of the Sugar Industry in the Innisfail district will be published in Post.
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Torday
Post
Murder of two British bankers near Michnikado
In Calcutta on April 21 two Imperial Bank of India officials, JL Hutchinson and J S Dunsmore, were shot dead by an Indian sergeant guarding their escort near Michnikado. Cohinel Garstein, Kyber political agent, travels to the scene. This marks a second English victim at Kyber Pass within two months.
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Peshawar
Imperial Bank of India
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Peshawar Erty
Wenyter Pean
Michnikado
Cohinel Garstein
Kyber
Scullin pushes to feed nation at Victorian Labor conference
At the Victorian Labor Party gathering in Melbourne on April 21 the Prime Minister stressed the priority of preventing hunger. He rebutted claims of luxury, warned against debt denial, and outlined budgetary figures for customs revenue and taxation. MLA M Backburn urged action through Parliament, while Scullin defended potential measures and extended powers.
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Victorian Labor Party
Scullin
Australia
Reduced Hours Sought At Labor Meeting In Melbourne
Melbourne April 21 The conference agreed to press the State Government to cut hours in railway and state enterprises without wage cuts to avoid further dismissals The Federal Government should adopt the policy for the post office and Commonwealth enterprises and push a Federal child endowment plan as soon as possible The Labor meeting heard Mr Theodore say the Government would use credit to boost production Officers elected President Mr Gray Secretary Mr Martin’s selection drew a large audience at the rear of the hall.
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Conterenice
Post Office
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Labor Party
Theodore
Pal
Gray
Norear
Martin
The Super Tarif and Shipping Impact in Australia
Brisbane April 21. An interview aboard the Bachoes Ru before it leaves for Sydney on Saturday. Mr F. L Milton, director of the Blue Funnel line, says the Commonwealth Government aimed to make Australia a nation of Harrison Policy, but Robinson’s record shows import trouble. He notes vessels generally cargoes from Britain faced a stoppage worth about 122,010,006 pounds in exports. shipping firms would lose about A600 if trade continued, urging action to recover export value or risk higher prices and diminished demand.
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Bachoes
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Eveny
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America
Blue Funnel
Austalia
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Wally Alfie
Australia
Competitions and ship subsidy debates in historical markets
Mp Holt notes that two nations bought the sahanke for Fitch Tigo at a rate matching others while shipowners faced strong competition from America where the government subsidised boats. The remarks highlight subsidy effects on maritime competition and trade policy.
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Amer
Opposition stalls over railways plan at ALP conference
The discussion centered on the Alliance with scab unions and potential protests. Mr Chapman argued the ALP could not organize enough economic relief to prevent a 48 hour strike, while Mr Cleary faced pressure over timing and registration. The conference approved the proposed plan amid tense debate.
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Gayplause
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Solemn Rome Ceremony Opens Year of Teceasion
In Rome on April 18 a formal ceremony at St Peter's and St John Lateran marked the occasion. Despite the pomp, observers note that many grand achievements were opened for the year, while the crowd gave solemn support and celebrated the event amid ceremonial rites.
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St. Peter's
St Jot Lateran
Rail Porters Charged With Armed Hold Up
Nelson Mears, a railway porter, is charged with armed hold up and stealing £1 16s 9d from the Railway Commissioners at Nehemhurst station booking office. He allegedly held up the official at gunpoint and compelled the handover of the money.
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Sydney
Nelson Mears
Meary
Nhemanhurst
World Flight Crew Logs and Parachute Mishap News
WELTEVREDEN reports Smith and Shier arriving yesterday at 1.1 ppm and departing for Singapore at 6.30 am. Later, Shier and Smith test at 732 am for Singapore. The trio then plan to Bangkok. In Rockhampton a Norwegian parachutist Captain Ebro crashed after parachute failure at 20080 feet, hitting ground 100 feet from impact. He is hospitalized with concussion, likely to be exchanged tomorrow.
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Smith
Rockhampton
Ebro
Lindbergh Breaks Transcontinental Record at Roosevelt Field
Coronel Lindbergh and his wife set a new four flight transcontinental speed record from Glendale California to Roosevelt Field New York with a single stop at Vienna. The flight maintained altitudes from 1090 to 20 007 feet, demonstrating faster travel and better storm resistance at high altitude, as police struggled to control the crowd.
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Roosevelt Field
New York
Coronel Lindbergh
Lochhead
Sirus ‘Playa
Ater
Glendale
California
Viebna
Continental Air Expres
Fire at Ohio Penitentiary Claims Hundreds of Inmates
A deadly blaze at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus burns or suffocates at least 300 prisoners, mostly convicts, as guards convicts and medical teams race to rescue the trapped. Warden moves 700 inmates to safety while police troops assist amid chaos and casualties.
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Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
Nile Boat Capsize Drowns Twenty Holiday Makers
Cairo April 24 Twenty holiday makers were drowned in the Nile when a boat capsized in the downstream.
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Cairo
Nile
Sud-Stream
Showers bring scattered rain along coastal areas
Useful showers fell in places along the coastal littoral yesternight and yesterday. The Weather Bureau reports tropical influences from northern Queensland to south eastern New Guinea with rain between Port Moresby and Samaria and Torres Strait to Cardwell. No definite cyclone development indicated.
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Weather Bureau
Queensland
New Guinea
Port Moresby
Samaria
Torres Strait
Cardwell
Pioneer Hotel Tamoulin Destroyed by Fire
Ravenshoe April 22 A fire totally consumed the Pioneer Hotel at Tamyoulin yesterday around 7 pm caused by an accidental explosion of a primus stove being repaired by owner Thomas Mitchell. The wooden building and its contents were lost with a inmate narrowly escaping. a strong breeze fanned the blaze. Mrs M Ross, the licensee, was present. the building was insured with Queensland Insurance Company for 1550 and contested for 450.
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Pioneer
Tamyoulin
Thomas Mitchell
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M Ross
Queensland Tosurance Company
TACKS ON ROAD INGHAM ROAD RACE RECORD STARTERS
The April 22 road race at Ingham drew record starters with visitors. B Giartiands won in 4 minutes 10 seconds ahead of Strante who finished in 4.10 and Dobinus scratch. Time 3h twinles 17 seconds. the winner’s actual time 527 was fastest. The race was marred by indiscriminate tacking along two road sections. six bicycles were damaged and officers investigated.
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Distet
B- Giartiands
Strante
Dobinus
Meeting of Mill Suppliers Committees in Ingham
The initial meeting of Mill Suppliers Committees at the Victoria and Macknade mill areas focused on administrative alignment and cost reductions. The budget totaled 1050 pounds, with cuts on members travel and production costs, while the head office was asked to cover certain expenses. Mr G Cantamesca was elected district representative on the Cane brewery Council, though he delayed full attendance.
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Vietora
Facknade
Victo
Jb. Memaman
G Cantamesca
Gms
Australian Labor Party conference backs constitutional reform
Sydney April 21 report says the ALP conference approved a motion favoring hasting a referendum by the Commonwealth in amocation the shel den of State Governments and the granting of bg power to local prominent count was carried after considerable opposition.
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Sydney
SRITICH Unemployment Costs Reported in London Missive
The document from London covering the six months ending March 31, 1965 shows unemployment figures and projected Exchequer grants. It records an estimated cost of 630,147,618 and Exchequer grants of about £16,636,000, outlining fiscal estimates.
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London
Sequel to raid in Chinetown ends in court action
INNISFAIL April 21. The sequel to the weekend police raid on a gambling premises in Chinetown was cited in Police Court this morning. One Chinese and one Japanese were charged with being found in a common gaming house without lawful excuse. None appeared and were required to post bail of £5. Five foreigners were found on the premises during the raid, which caused excitement, as the police party led by Acting Sergeant Shervly entered.
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Innisfail
Ch Netown
Excent
Shervly
Disaster at Romanian church sparks mass tragedy in village
April 21 Bucharest reports a devastating fire engulfed a wooden church during Resurrection decorations. Villagers battled to rescue children as flames forced an inward door jam and walls collapsed. Priests read aloud to calm worshippers while victims perished.
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James
Mothers vow in Bucharest famine protest grave plan
One hundred bereaved mothers gathered in a village in Bucharest on April 2 and pledged to remain by the victims' common grave to starve themselves, a dramatic act protesting the deaths.
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Bucharest
Mareeba Anzac Day Arrangements and Services
Mareeba on April 21 marks Anzac Day with Holy Communion at 7 am, a 9.30 am service, and a public Memorial Service at 8 pm in the Mareeba School of Arts. At 11 am a wreath is laid on the War Memorial by the Mareeba CWA officials and members, with wreaths later taken to the cemetery for returned soldiers.
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Mareeba
Aware Das
George's Church
Mareeba School of Arts
Mareeba C. A
Byrne-street
Q-C.w-A
CWA
Billiards Championship Second Round in London
London hosts the billiards championship second round with players Newman and Inyan advancing as scores show Newman 2.001 and Inyan noted in the match details. The event highlights emerging contenders and tight points in the competition.
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London
Newman
Inyan
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