Evatt Rebuked Twice by Espionage Commission
Sydney August 26. Dr. H V Evatt leader of Federal Opposition was rebuked twice by the Espionage Royal Commission for allowing his questioning to exceed the undertakings given. The Commissioners directed Deputy Security Chief G R Richards not to answer a question about where Petrov documents were handed to security officers. They told Evatt to limit questions to the physical condition of the document.
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Sydney
H. V. Evatt
Royal Commission
Justice Owen
Justice Philp
Justice Ligertwood
G. R. Richards
Evatt
Petrov
Dr. Evatt
Disputed Petro Inquiry Documents Shown At Hearing
The hearing revealed a flurry of questions on exhibit documents linked to Mr Richards and Mr Justice Owen. Details center on pages 35 and 3, the attachment of page 35 to other documents, and whether documents were physically altered or misfiled in the Petro inquiry proceedings.
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Petro
Geese
Aicnaraa
Aayster
Sydney
Tunlice Owen
Richards
Howe
Richarey
Simething
Nalice
Ryant
Justice Owen
S. Pratt
Australiam
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Hay
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Mareera Dimbulah Project Purchase of Plant
Fragmented OCR text describes approval and purchase of plant equipment for the Mareera Dimbulah project. It mentions cement handling equipment including conveyors and hoppers, a diesel engine drive, and associated parts. Long, unclear phrases reference quarry operations and delivery to batching.
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Werner Cok
Finarea Pai
Luc Cocina
Teal Ucker ‘Si
Mand Caarry
South Walsh
Teaasap Imbatah Projet
Ratoon Stunting Disease Treatment Study Update
Fragmentary note indicates a Victoria study on ratoon stunting disease in for this year's season. It mentions treatment aspects and ongoing work to inspect all free sections of cane plants and possible conditions for harvest or marketing.
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Planta Vila Alas
Butter Consumption in the U.K. Report Tabled in Parliament
Parliament discussed butter consumption in the United Kingdom amid wartime controls and price pressures. The debate cited imports, domestic supply, quality concerns, and government measures affecting butter availability and pricing to support postwar recovery.
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U.K
Mammoth Golden Casket ceremony in Brisbane readied
Aug 26 reports a fragmentary Royal Casket event in Brisbane. The text mentions a festival feel and names a pirate and Wad etre amid garbled phrases, leaving unclear participants or outcomes.
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Brisbane
Over £7 Million Profit Reported Across Markets
A partial article notes a large profit figure exceeding seven million pounds linked to multiple sectors. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the financial gain and involved entities, including a gen meters context, are mentioned alongside a photo caption referencing wheels and a specific sum of £10496.
Governor of Queensland Bridge Debate Prompted by Defense Value
A garbled excerpt discusses the Bandekin bridge and Australian defense value, noting temporary state concerns and prior neglect. It references Burwekin Orioge and a long line of excores, but the text is fragmented and unclear.
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Australia
Allegations Made In House Of Representatives
A representative stated he was inclined to think there was Communist influence in the state government, signaling concerns raised within the House about perceived subversion and loyalty. No concrete evidence was presented in the comments.
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House of Representatives
Torres Strait
Ambenk
Bruce Highway and Government Funds Amid a Complex Tangle
Fragmentary text references Bruce Highway, government funds, caution, and a person named Pearce. The readable bits imply a historical report on allocation or oversight issues connected with Bruce Highway and a named figure, with mentions of money and public action.
Teenage lovers stir crowds at Cairns civic reception
Two teenage girls described as having a wild infatuation for each other drew attention during a civic reception at City Chambers. Yeochs spoke on toast of honour while dignitaries arrived by train to Kuranda, Ravenshoe, and Tully, with warm welcomes noted across a broad Australian tour. Rex Roche commented on Australia’s evolving identity and public warmth, addressing perceptions of colonial ties and settlement history.
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Yeochs
Cairns
Kuranda
Yungaturre
Ravenshoe
Tully
Australie
Mo Roche
Australia
Growing Strength Of Russian Navy
London reports a British assessment of the Russian navy’s growth. By Aug, estimates put Russia at about 500 submarines and 1000 escort vessels with around 4000 naval aircraft. Moscow may have spent large sums on expanding its fleet and military capacity.
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London
Soviet Navy Advances Amid Efforts To Build Strength
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Soviet navy expanding its fleet, improving ship quality and crew readiness, with references to battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and growing naval estimations. Details are unclear but indicate broader modernization and effort.
Fragmented OCR fragment on postwar economic policy debate
The text appears to discuss the denationalization and economic aims linked to a French or Franco-American context, referencing figures like Roosevelt and Marshall Plan inertia. It mentions a parliamentary assembly, principal officials, and perceptions of economic strategy amid postwar reconstruction efforts. It also briefly notes security routes and Queensland coast mailings.
Display of Arts and Crafts Note Jeopardizes Pauline Parker Case
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme with references to a murder context, Dr Bennett statements, and conflicting recollections about motives and family, mentioning timelines and unreleased details. The unreadable text hints at peoples’ reactions and debates over responsibility in the sensational case.
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Pauline Parker
Julie
Paulice
Ines
Bennett
Juliet Hulme
Tim
Pauline Motes
Iain
Elping
Yheeves
Less Coal From Collinsville Seeks Priority in Queens
A fragmented report notes efforts linked to Collinsville and Queens as coal supplies or policies face shifts. Despite garbled wording, the item hints at relocation or distribution adjustments affecting residents and workers tied to the Collinsville area.
Pearling Industry in Torres Strait
Fragmented OCR summary notes debate on pearling industry in Torres Strait region, mentioning Queensland hospitality, local figures and memorials, miners, and discussions about modernization and social programs. Includes references to officials, unions, and education boards amid scattered historical dialogue.
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Torres Strait
Debentures and council funds in Brisbane noted
In Brisbane a local council debate records debentures valued at 3409 and calls for 5000. Mentions funds balance around 2300, with plans for eradication work and a ward project near Cairns Tableland on Gillie Highway. References to public works affect Mulgrave and a children's ward initiative at an infirmary.
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Brisbane
Calla Sd
Cairns-Tableland
Gillie Eighway
Mulgrave
Cain
Ineiefall Somptta
Additional Charge on Cargoes
A brief notice reports an additional charge on cargoes linked to an entity named Joanne oTaarte. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the item notes an adjustment affecting shipments and related fees.
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