Statement by Former Soviet Official Read To Royal Commission
In Sydney on December 2 Vladimir Petrov, a Moscow Soviet officer in the late 1940s, testified before a royal commission on espionage. The statement was sworn in the United States to corroborate evidence Petrov gave to the commission, following a note to the FBI.
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Royal Commission On
Sydney
Vladimir Petrov
Moscow
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Petrov
Meeting With Mrs Petrovs Described In Confused Report
A garbled report describes meetings with Mrs Petrovs and a tennis style match where Seixas defeated Hoad. The text is unclear but suggests an Australian player’s involvement in a tournament win or tie, mentioning semi finals and an exhibition, with fragmented phrases about opponents and actions.
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Real
Ie Zed
Sas
Vanmix
Full High Court Refuses To Grant Injunction
Sydney report states the Full High Court refused an injunction as actions in the Queensland Legislative Assembly proceed. The piece mentions Speaker of the Assembly, the clerk, and the resisting clerk as part of the parliamentary leadership involved in the dispute.
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Full High Court
Sydney
Queensand
United Nations Resolution Passes Tuesday Night
A United Nations action advanced on Tuesday night as delegations debated and approved a resolution. Key nations supported the measure amid ongoing discussions, signaling a potential shift in policy. Further details remain pending as negotiations continue.
Australian Victims and War Doctor Roles Highlighted in 1950s Athens Report
A fragmented wartime report discusses Australian victims and a doctor of science linked to a 1954 Athens event. It traces an Australian's arrival in October 1833 and movement to Canberra in the 1900s, with references to political figures, communist ties, and a Melbourne publication context. The piece mentions investigations, wartime espionage, and interactions with government officials, ending with notes on cremation and archival details.
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De_Barris
Athens
Australia
Canberra
Reelecting Mr D D Lehane Amid Political Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text reports political maneuvering around Mr D D Lehane and other figures. It references debates, declarations, and government actions, including constitutional or statutory matters, a garrison, and international matters involving Britain and Russia, with various officials cited and a sense of ongoing contention and decision delays.
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Taaullers A
Cord Vale
Barris
Wales
Unity Telegraph
Boles
Leeialaion
Contempt of Court Fines In Industrial Dispute
The Arbitration Court fined the Amalya mated Engineering Union £500 for contempt of court after a strike on October 20 at the Ford Motor Co Homebush factory, tied to the Australian Society of Engineers. A November 11 order urged return to work, but the strike continued as the case progressed through the court system.
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Bydney
Te Avbleration Court
Oday
Mastuss
Fullowest
Couet
Kelly
Kong
AES
Britain targets anti aircraft defences in new development plan
Fragmented text indicates Britain will pursue a major redevelopment of anti aircraft defences and related facilities. References to treasury figures, reclamation, and a London based planning context appear, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The item hints at government action and potential negotiations over construction scope and funding.
Security Treaty Between U S and Nationalist China
The United States and Nationalist China announced completion of a mutual security treaty. It pledges American protection and recognizes shared strategic interests in Formosa and western Pacific islands under U S jurisdiction.
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U.S
Nationalist China
United States
Thiwsa
Formosa
Pascadores
Pacific Islands
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