British and Empire Service Preference Debate Sparks Protests
Canberra reports a heated dispute over Section 32 preference for British and Empire servicemen. Returned veterans argue the law misclassifies wars, granting preference only for Australia’s engagement. Debate centers on carrier, bomber, and Allied service differing from Australia’s own war.
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Canberra
Apri
Lagal
J. Dedunt
Iaw
Fis Geovisions
Sydney
Australia
Central Board
Norway
Burma
France
LAA
Hin
Brush
Audralia
Waisan
AIF
Waa
Pacife
Brisbane
Mir. Dedman
Sisisa
Australis
Housing Shortage Tactics Across Michigan City Area
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hanson live in a rural home fed by a railroad var. A 10 by 14 foot living room with an entrance hall and full basement with furnace defines a compact interior. An ice removal and conversion project shows how space is repurposed to ease housing strain.
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Michigan City
Indiana
Saubete
Ralph Hanson
British Army Sells Up in South Africa As Mission Winds Down
AP reports the British Stury Mission in Pretoria is closing operations by year end. Brigadier A P L Clive will depart in 2-3 months, to be replaced by Colonel Wm Leader. The mission handles disposal of war assets, hospitals supplies, and discharge cases, plus recruitment of Bechuanaland and Swanland natives for guard duties in the Middle East.
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Pretoria
A. P L Clive
Kmssion
Britain
W&m
Assi m
United Kingdom
South Africa
Bechuanaland
Swanland
Pionteer
Middle East
RAF to Civil Airline Transition and Allied Aviation News
An overview notes the RAF wing reestablishment under British Overseas Airways Corporation control for civil services between London and allied routes. It covers demobilisation trends in RNZ,A, air base expansions in the Americas, and bomber training needs in British-US accords. It also mentions authorial plans for a Royal Australian Air Force tale and MAP aircraft orders including de Havilland and Avro.
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Hickeey
Joan Herrington
Royal Australian
Art Porce
Europe
Middle East
UE Cross
Ques
House of Coomons
Ministry of Aircraft Production
Rendall
de Haviland
A. Eer
Soldiers Hurt In Vehicle Mishap Near Herberton
Two soldiers were injured in a vehicle incident on Longland’s Gap road. Sergeant Curlewis of Atherton died on the spot? and the injured were taken to Herberton Hospital. Names of those involved include Reese and Watt, with others identified as Ticklacke and George.
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Reese
Sherigitew
Longland
Gap
Kineros Hospital
Wiihart
Watt
Herberton
Agit Shana
Hheir
Joe
George Ticklacke
Acterica
Australian Legion meeting opens new peace task force
An Australian Legion gathering discussed forming a new peace task force. Delegates from allied groups attended to coordinate efforts, set timelines, and review security and community outreach plans.
RSS A LA SPORTS SUCCESS AT HERBERTON
At Herberton racecourse on April 2, RSS A LA SPORTS reported a lively programme with events including a Figure of Eight, Maiden Sensing Race, and multiple Novice Open standings. Winners included Tom Johnston and Ivor Johnston in open events, M Kidd in the 100 yards Memorial Handicap, and Geo. Mould's ALF team amid a busy day that drew about 600 spectators with C Williams as commentator.
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Herberton
Eas
Winkleman
F. Dwyer
T. Barry
N. Bird
Menta
P. Weiland
J. Newell
Nocdchons
Oremie Meee
Ricks
Callaghan
Tom Johnston
E. Campbell
Ivor Tohnston
C. Devine
J. “Taylor
M. Smith
P. Donnell
Watt
C. Stenolse
Sara
M. Kidd
Bird
Yungaaura
War
Messrs. C. Ricks and
Tully
Malanda Factory Board Notes 1946 Production and Plans
The Atherton Tableland Co-Operative Butler Association Ltd board met at the registered office May Ken. March production totals show butter 68 tons and milk 11021?6 gallons, with yearly and nine months figures. Butter output fell in March while cream and milk price adjustments were set for March 1946, including an export butter sale. Garage staffing and shop plans are discussed, plus saddle and harness repairs delays and amendments to association rules under consideration.
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Atherton Tableland
Aetory
Ford
R. Lanshey
Gordonvale
Tha Thie
Messrs Miniser
Agriculture
Mesior Agriculture
H. Colton
Pathy
Labour retains final control in Britain
AP dispatch notes Labour Party victory boosts party grip after July win. Conservatives push rhetoric on food and freedom while Liberal alignment weakens. Analysts foresee Labour's strength shaping 1950 elections as Conservatives rally on economic and foreign policy lines amid party strife.
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Moon
Labour Party
Sali Rem
Mt Beal
Labour
Labourite
Commmunista
Ben Sole
Alan
Harold McMillan
Britain
South Africa plans train orders amid royal visit hints
South Africa Railways may decide to order Royal train stock for next year as King’s visit looms. Officials discuss potential procurement from Britain, with Pretoria weighing the options and timelines.
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Pretoria
Ap.j
Rayal
South Africa
Aio
Eretora Seer Rees
Sve
Decied
Ould
Enbethe
Aioe
Briain
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Splicestreet
Loith Street
Gordon-Street
Cient Radio Service Engineers
SUE San's
Cairns Innisfail
CMRNS
Etenneal Association
H. C. Kinzbrunner
Kelvinator Refrigeration
Atherton
Phoce
Mareeba
Bolemess de
Cuper
Manchester
Boland’s
Deii
Reseda
Flannelette
Price
Candlewick
British and Empire
DeWitts
Rivermatier
Aviation Review
RLF
B.C.A.C. Air Line
London
Bodh
Bays
Ieee
Corporal Desber
Wigan
Reed
RAF
Tor
Journal OF Commerce
Australian Legion
Rss.a.l.a. Sports
Malanda
Directors’ Monthly Report
South
Aprica
Eotal Teain
Aive
Maxam
Wall
FMAM
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