Labour Candidate Leads In Leichhardt After Counting
In Leichhardt electorate Labour candidate and former State Minister H A Bruce led by 802 votes over Country Party rival T V Gilmore as counting continued with about 10,000 votes outstanding. Final totals showed Bruce 11 937, Gilmore 11 135, with Comrade Anear 864 and 527 informal votes.
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Leichhardt
Labour
H. A. Bruce
Country Party
T. V. Gilmore
Gilmore
Holdcroft
Mr. Bruce
Lab
Mr. Gilmore
C.P
Anear
E. W. Bradshaw
Innisfail
Atherton
Mareeba
Washington and Australia talks shape Japanese peace move
Observers say U S policy shifts narrow a route to a Japanese peace treaty by linking Pacific negotiations with Australia and Britain. Critics view President Truman’s reparation speech as timed to reassure Australia and dampen Japanese militarism amid triangular defense plans.
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Pacific
United States
Japan
British troops from Korea in Hong Kong report
A Reuters summary notes British forces in Hong Kong and their near frontier stance. The dispatch mentions Allied command, coordination with local defense, and the respect shown for Chinese forces, while acknowledging tensions and potential enemy actions.
Japanese freighter aground off Francisco coast
A Japanese ship Kan Maru reportedly grounded on a rocky coast five miles north of San Francisco. A crewman found valuables aboard after the vessel broke open its cargo hold. Rescue plans and salvage operations were being arranged to minimize danger and recover the ship and cargo.
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Alies Gorth
San Prantiace
Leichhardt Voting Analysis Shows Bruce Leads Gilmore
Local election coverage indicates Bruce tops Gilmore in Leichhardt voting analysis. Report highlights vote share by precinct, notable swing areas, and potential implications for council control as results trend favors Bruce.
Dramatic finish in Barton recount of local vote
In Barton county a tight race ends with a dramatic late count. Figures show Labour candidate AD Presa leading by a narrowing margin as ballots from remote areas come in. Final tallies shift, with Roberta and Me Trevary trailing amid ongoing counting into Wednesday.
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Kaderaon
Shane
AD. Presa
Labour
gveden-Monteo
Baeve
T. J. Trobe
Wotnizg Party
Ib Gaye
Blyersna
Roterion
Roberta
Pallee
Hungary releases American citizen after frontier shift
A terse notice states the Hungarian government released an American citizen amid frontier changes with Austria, following a period of tension. The event is described with minimal details, citing official government action and a London date reference.
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London
Agri
AWLP
Bert Vogeler
Austria
Australia election update shows government ahead with five seats in doubt
Brisbane Apr 29 The latest state of parties places government at 67 Labour 49 with five seats doubtful. Certain were Leichhardt Wannon Ballarat Kingston while Maranca Hume Barton Corio Perth remained in doubt. The government expects a substantial but smaller majority. Country Party leader A W Fadden said Gilmore of Leichhardt is certain to be worked back. A L P president J A Ferguson said Labour plans another federal election soon.
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Government
Labour
Leichhardt
Queensland
Wannon
Ballarat
Victoria
Kingston
South Australia
Maranca
Hume
Barton
Corio
Perth
House of Representatives
T. Gilmore
C.P
J. A. Ferguson
Melbourne election notes large Corio lead shift
The report discusses Victoria’s Corio seat and broader results from the 1940 election, noting Hubert Opperman’s surprise challenge to Labour’s Defence Minister Dedman, fluctuating counts, and forecasts for Victoria’s seats. It covers debates on Bunne and other seats, with references to Burke, Snedden, and party positions in various regions including Queensland and New South Wales.
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Apr
Victoria
Hubert Opperman
Labour Defence
Labour
Corio
Tn Ballerst
R. Joshua
A.C. Pittard
Wannon
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Snd
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Oil nationalisation approved in Persia report
A report from Taher an April 38 notes an extraordinary meeting as the British government backs the nationalisation of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company. The move transfers control amid tensions, with a 200 million pound figure cited for related arrangements and claims of state ownership affecting Persia’s assets.
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Ie Majlla
Natsoushan Persia
Cammultton
Nationatiestion
Unclear World War II Era Report on Communist Forces
Fragmented OCR text shows references to May Day, Allied and Communist actions, and mentions of South Korea, the United Nations, and British forces. The passage is garbled with misread names and dates, but conveys a high level wartime briefing about military movements and casualty claims during the early phase of a larger conflict.
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Denroy
South Korea
Vn Pet Mead
Ena
Unites Nationa Fees
Victoria Faces Coal Crisis Amid Tight Poll Counts
In a late election update from Victoria Labour and Liberal candidates traded small leads as results trickled in. Behind Gardner early, W A Brice surged ahead, narrowing the gap to a slim margin with 266 votes tallied and later 44 counted. the outcome remained uncertain as counts continued. In Canberra related results showed Labour and Liberal figures in ACT contests with Berry winning in one race and Fraser, Greenwood, and Nott among others securing seats within tight margins.
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Gardner
Peete
Labour
Thue
W. A. Brice
Thay Gland
DL Berry
Litarat
W. Thieme
Berry
Progress Results in Queensland Australian Elections Digest
The page lists numerous electoral results across states with candidate tallies and majorities. Names include Gardner, Edmonds, Riordan, Dayideon, McManon, Wentworth, and others, with parties Libs Lab and COP, alongside district shots like Parramatta and Parramatta, and regions such as Macquarie and Wentworth. Each entry notes elector counts, party alignment, and whether a majority was achieved, reflecting a chaotic enumeration of local returns and margins.
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Boye
Palle Wuries
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Cordnar Lina
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Fon
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J. Wihab
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AL Besie
Li Yer
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Abe
Pingleton
Anthony
Lamina
Waarrinoad
Watbon
Porvelran Flab
Clary
New South Wales Serie 0 Come 1an
The report lists players and teams with lab affiliations and match details. Names include Maney Woke, Beth, Crater Lib, Henry, Powell, Clarke, Fraser, and Ward among others. Locations and roles reference labs, libraries, and leagues, noting a 0 to 1 result and team affiliations.
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Maney Woke
Beth
Deraaong
Craater
Henry Tinid
Hehe
Aala Ghasnen
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Thai ‘Garters
Werd
Memworas
Ward
AD Fraser
Fraser
Bailey
Victoria Balaclava and Other Electoral Totals in Australia
Fragmentary OCR lists election tallies across Australian regions with party majorities for candidates such as White, Bird, Chang, Bowden, Drakeford, Pollard, Turnbull, Drakeford, and others. The record mixes names, party labels, and numeric majorities, reflecting an electoral returns page with multiple districts and unclear formatting.
South Australia Adelaide Election Night Summary
Fragmented OCR notes list candidates and party majorities across Adelaide suburbs including Downer Barker Corcoran Boothby McLeod Port Adelaide Wakefield Norwood and Kingston. Mentions Labour and Liberal figures, values like 802, 610, and 1140 with several district labels and incomplete results.
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Gmet- Ebl Andrews
Ate Lab
Pinneit
Bey Bieta
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Kingston
Thempaos
KC Wilwon
Fer Wien
Wakefield
Pam
West Australia Election Seeds and Local Races Report
Fragmented OCR text lists political figures, labs, and local races with unclear standings. Names like Mundy, Renahaw, and Frauke Labs appear among scattered references to votes or majority claims. The piece resembles a busy election update with partial data and miscellaneous entities.
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Mundy
Seas “Curtis
EL Bal JR
Renahaw
Bayerity
Fae Gi
Freth
Dengar Lab
NYMR
Tearley
Bekaing
Ragoorlie
Bey Ron Boore
Unclear Tasmanian Lab Names Record Brief
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple lab acronyms and names including AMIARI TY FOR KACHUEH and FRANKLIN with various numbers. The readability is poor and no coherent event or outcome emerges from the fragments.
Winged rally voices push for Rein Si majority
A fragmentary note records a push for a Rein Si majority led by Wing and allies, mentioning key figures Jaygfialem, Mane, aitenfield, and RV Weed ICP as the base of support in a local political setting. The text hints at coalition dynamics and the odds favoring the majority bloc.
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Smt
RV Weed
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