Easter Roads See Few Fatalities As Traffic Flows
A Brisbane era piece reflects on Easter travel with few deaths despite wartime fuel rationing. It notes orderly road use, weather favoring trips to water resorts, and a cautious public. praises Sir Leslie Wilson and Governor Wilson while warning of supply constraints and government controls on building materials. Trains to the South Coast faced delays and slower speeds due to heavier equipment and safety measures.
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Bristane
Batiing
Queensland
Lealie Witsore
Cette
Nimaell
Wilson
England
Leslie
Escpire
Shex-pobttuisn
Aly Nex Goveror
Sir Leslie Wilson
Will U S Politics Affect World Bank and Fund
New York report discusses how American political influence could shape the Bretton Woods organizations. It notes U S voting power, debates on headquarters, and the potential impact on credit decisions for European reconstruction and Latin American development. It also covers synthetic rubber plans and steel and cotton market issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasings- Gursied
Surain
Punch
New York
Washington
United States
YMCA Responds to Return of Australian Servicemen Letter
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Army forwards thanks to the YMCA for its war work. He notes the return of Australian servicemen and the importance of YMCA services like accommodation and recreation. He cites stories from servicemen about the comfort and support provided by YMCA facilities during front line service and desert campaigns.
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AH Tolley
National
YMCA
Time Army
YBCC
West Lingle
Prawre
YSUC
V.wca
Spriggs
Credit aid and Dutch orders in postwar Indonesian context
Reports from Canberra in April 74 indicate Commonwealth and NEI talks may yield factory agreements and credits up to £0.5 million to assist Dutch authorities in meeting Australian orders for equipment and supplies. The note outlines financing, delivery delays, waterside strikes, currency effects, and broader postwar reconstructive aims in Java and nearby Dutch territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
NEI
Australia
Java
Wutprie
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Anerley
Eve Uaran
East Indies
Berlin After Siege: Life and Night Life Amid Ruins
Berlin still shows resilience with markets lit by candle, a buzzing nightlife, and a crowded theater scene. The city hosts a mix of Americans Russians Britons and French civilians amid rubble as black market currency and cigarette scavenging persist in a strange postwar normal.
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Berlin
Germany
Eine
Ig Ac
Nollendort Platz
Marmorhaus
Jean
Trench
Abraham Lincoln
Here
Mr. Jordan
Healthy outlook for wool featured in Port Elizabeth report
Dr Edger chairroaat of the International Wool Secretariat briefed reporters in Port Elizabeth on strong world demand for wool. He cited aging stock and highquality, clean wool as key factors, predicting extended world market opportunities. Germany and Japan, major prewar buyers, would soon rely on Allied supplies to rebuild, with a large future demand outlook.
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Port Elizabeth
South Ames
Edger Chairroaat
International Wool ‘Secretariat
Garmany
Japan
Boothmid
Who Owns Trieste and Tria
Article discusses competing claims over Trieste and Istria amid postwar border debates. It cites Yugoslavs and Italians, noting historical shifts since 1920s and 1918, with language and population changes affecting identity. It mentions treaty events, Fascist era pressures, and demographic effects on Trieste’s ethnic mix.
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Ret Vrreste
Venecia
Jugoslav
Trieste
Melea
Tovada
Triese
Waly
Jugoalartim
Petar Riber
Pietro Pencatore
Ne Trasteatex
Jugadlay Rac
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Ana
Reqvrementa Byrne
Mareesa
Grice
Exservicemen
Protecou
Sheridan-streat
Cairns
Norman -Street
Gordonvale
Ane” International
Advanx Ture & Motor Service
Sheridan Street
Pithre Meat
Turner
Paramount Motors
FR. Ireland
Atherton
Innistail
Cairns Starr Bowkett Building and Investment Society
Lake Street
Valet Autostrop
Razor Blades
Wolidat
Thevernment
Fim
Brisbane
Faisone
Wala
Tesina
Simon
U.S
World Bank
Gareth Muchmore
United Nations
World Bank and Monetary
Ann Aalet Evenebside
Savannah
Georgia
Bretton Sores
Beler Soen
Turkey
Syria
Lebanon
Indonesia
BEA
Liverpool Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
Bombay
Y.M.C.A
Borneo
Suort
Credit Dal- Bruen
Chifley
Caith Ping
Othar Ters
Tria
United Na Yona
Tries
Istria
Venecian Gulf
Jugoslava
Aland
America
Italy
Zageaiat
Capenentine
Charteris
Jugoslavia
Basharonade
Reasey
Pete
Manchester
Cairns Post
Tursdat
Venables & Skinner
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Sheridan-strest
Aero
Spence
Edith-Steret
Far Norther
Ficient Radio Service
Sue
Sam's Radio and Electrical Association
Fargo
Tton Trucks
Baird
H. S. Y' "Iams Pty. Ltd
Stradbroke Motors Pty. Ltd
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Boundary Streets
Brishany
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