Economic war claim shapes US Europe aid debate
The piece argues that the United States and Russia are in an economic war as Congress weighs Europe aid. It links Soviet opposition to the Marshall Plan to broader efforts to block Western recovery, notes Truman's support for a Four Year Plan style aid, and cites safeguards like using funds under American direction and partial repayments with strategic materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
General Marshall
United States
Russia
Looco
London
Marshall
Thi
Lotone
Britain
Prenel
Proure
Italy
M. Zivolance
Riassia
America
Rossi
Ian Hee
Paren
Marsshall
Truman
Foreign Aid Committee
Zillmere Car Accident Injures Family in Brisbane
A seaside trip ended when a family car rolled over twice at Zillmere this afternoon. Four of seven passengers were taken to hospital, including the driver Ernest George Derben aged 142 Ked rom, in a dangerous condition with a fractured skull and other injuries. Five other persons were injured in separate city accidents.
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Brisbane
Zillmere
Ernest George Derben
Kedrom
Christmas parachute aid drops to Mornington Island mission
A Qantas flying boat on a Sydney to London service dropped Christmas supplies by parachute to a Presbyterian mission on Mornington Island. The mission faced a shortage of Christmas staples as heavy seas delayed transport, hindering timely delivery.
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Brisbane
Qantas
Sidney
London
Presbyterian Mission
Mornington
Tsland
New South Wales Boat Wins Frisbane in Trimble Carnival
NSW boat wins the Services Memorial Handicap at the Australian championship carnival. Trivial leads from Brisbane as Beale and others chase. Nina and Dove place among the top five. Competition notes front markers Jane and Vor tef of Brisbane.
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Frisbane
New South
Shipping Movements North Queensland Coast
Shipping notices describe vessels and cargoes bound for Australia and Britain. Tidesster from New Zealand with sugar and condensed goods for Adelaide via Melbourne and Sydney heads toward Brisbane then Townsville, while Abie and others carry coal, timber, sugar, and groceries to Cairns, Newcastle, and Vancouver with departures and arrivals around late December to January.
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Saw Zealand
Prince Ehyvber
Englend
Bombay
Melbourne
Sydney
Empire Swortaman
Newcastle
Toveeelie
Cairns
Gas
Ace Fir
Sedner
Vancouver City
Britwin
Lennox
Newcastle Mowlay
Indian research on atomic energy programme grows
The government advances an intensive atomic energy programme in collaboration with Travancore to exploit the region’s Thorium deposits. Maulana Azad outlines a nationwide effort with Prof H A Whaba leading the supervising agency and a Travancore India committee chaired by Bhatia to develop mineral resources and foster international cooperation, including exchanges with Tata Institute, Bose Institute, Alvi Awal group, and Indian scientists abroad.
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SEW Delatl
A.P
Governwest of India
Pripcely Ptate
Travancore
Gtmie
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Ini
Renearch
Everall Supervising Agency
HO A. Twhabha
Indies
Bhatia Leo Ones
India Travancore
Plas
Awad
Trdin
Ae Anid
Tata
Bombay
Bose Research Institute of
Calcutta
Alvi Awal Orenuata
United States
England
Rugby spectator wounded at Oldham Swindon match
A 34 year old spectator Herold Howl was shot through the knee by a revolver bullet during the Oldham versus Swindon rugby match in Oldham. Police urged any gun owners among about 15 00 spectators to come forward. his condition is notBETIOLs.
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London
Der
Herold Howl
Oldham
Swindon
Betiols
Memoriam notice for a loved one remembered in sorrow
A brief memoriam message honors a deceased husband and father who died on December 28. The tribute expresses enduring love, memories, and faith, promising that life and death are in God’s hands. Inserted by his loving wife and family.
Unsettled Weather With Scattered Thunderstorms forecast
Weather forecast from The Brisbane Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions with scattered thunderstorms and southeast to northeast winds over the Far North coast and Peninsula. Elsewhere fine with south to southeasterly winds. Local cane price talks in Hambledon Mulgrave and Babinda areas underway as growers consider candidates to represent them on local Cane Prices Bounda Brisbane.
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Brisbane Weather Bureau
Verterday
Hambledon
Mulgrave
Babinda
Brisbane
Station Manager Dies at Rokeby Station
The Rokeby Station manager Mr Francis Caldwell Monaghan aged about died suddenly at the station homestead on December 24. Police from Coen attended to investigate but no suspicious circumstances are suspected in the death.
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Rokeby
Coen
Francis Caldwell Monaghan
Accidents at Kurands Rodeo Causes Injuries
A series of mishaps at the Kurands sports and rodeo carnival left Harry Thompson a Mareeba station hand with a deep wound above the eye after being thrown by a bullock. The fall also injured Florence McMillan, age 18, and knocked loose a ring rail. Grandmother Mrs M J Johnson, of Mareeba, assisted. In the under 14 bullock ride Bran Geraghty, 12, sprained his left wrist. Thompson, Geraghty, and McMillan received first aid. Mrs Johnson was taken to Mareeba hospital.
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Harry Thompson
Mareeba
Thompson
Florence McMillan
Mre
M. J. Johnson
Maresha
Bran Geraghty
Thompann
Geraghty
Miss McMillan
Cairns
Scouts Bivouac at Behana Creek Opens Week of Activities
Scouts from Cairns and Gordonvale groups begin a week long bivouac on the upper Behana Creek. Rain marks the first district combined event with 14 Hum hover group members joining from Hedcliffe. Visitors stay several days at the Tehowne camp before a nine week camp at Magnetic Tiend. District Commissioner Morris notes pioneering and general training as key activities. Motor transport moves tents and equipment to the campsite.
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Behana Creek
Cairne
Gornlonvale
Ecutios
Nethern Scouta
Hedcliffe
Vislting Arouts
Tehwne
Magnetic Teiend
Fo OR. Morris
Rai
Rural decline cited by Fadden in Warwick speech
A W Fadden, leader of the Federal Country Party, told the Warwick Caledonian Society that Queensland’s rural population fell 3757 since 1933 to 445,026 while city populations rose. He warned the trend, highlighted as a key effect of Commonwealth policy, shows urban dominance with about five of ten Australians in capital cities and few ex-servicemen reabsorbed into rural industry.
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Warwick
Federal Country Party
A. W. Fadden
Queensland
Faden
Warwick Caledonian Society
Australia
Royal Wedding Mention Sparks Crowds In Moscow Report
A Russian newspaper, cited by the American Associated Press Moscow correspondent, for the first time mentioned Princess Elizabeth's wedding. The “Literary Gamette” column carried the item amid a hostile piece on Western civilization, noting 2500 onlookers injured while trying to glimpse the ceremony.
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London
Associated Press
Moscow
Elizabeth
Plane crashes into house in Paraparaumu killing pilot
A Tiger Moth piloted by Jack Mervyn Gould, age 14, struck power poles near Paraparaumu, Wellington, on Wednesday night and exploded into a house, killing the pilot instantly while the occupant escaped as the fire gutted three rooms.
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Wellington
A. P.reuters
Paraparaumu
Jack Mervyn Gould
Parage
Political Portents for 1948 in Canberra
From Canberra a political correspondent surveys the year ahead noting possible February and May battles, likely speeches by public men, and the looming redistribution of seats. It discusses the Banking Act’s legal effects, the dollar position, and hints at a Federal election possible in 1949 with parties gearing for any eventuality.
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Soul
Roforettin
Senate
Piare
Political effects of redistribution and Labour party dilemma
Redistribution after a reform is obligatory but Parliament must decide if current seats stay or if increases are needed in each house. Labour faces a political choice as the Prime Minister and allies may resist bigger chambers while some Labour MPs fear larger houses could reduce chances of re election and provoke shifts in caucus.
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Labour
Oanvone
Early Next Year Plans to Expand Parliament and Redraw Electorates
Debate focuses on parliament size and seat boundaries with likely federal power shifts. Analysts warn electoral overhauls, party strategy shifts, and regional economic issues shaping pre election campaigning amid inflation and production concerns. Comparisons to Victorian election results and Hartley by election fuel uncertainty about Canberra’s political mood.
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Canberra
Thally
Hartley
New South Wales
German journalist lauds England spirit after British tour
Wiesbaden correspondent for Wiesbadener Eurier reports that Frits von Woedtke praised England as a medicine for the mind, saying its spirit has nutritious mental calories and forms a toleration for the young. He spoke after a three week tour of Britain.
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London
Reuter
Wiesbaden
Frits von Woedtke
Wiesbadener Eurier
Britain
England
Police Roundup in Greece After Rebel Leader’s Claim
Greek police move against Communists after guerrilla leader General Markoss declares rebel press formation. Twenty three Communists arrested in a roundup and faced with court martial.
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London
Former RAAF Wing-Commander sails to set up trading posts
Brisbane reports Wing-Commander Gibbes, holder of the DSO and DFC and Bar, aboard a flyto to establish 12 trading posts in a distant district. He lands safely after his aircraft allegedly suffered damage, with knives and goods for locals.
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Brisbane
R.A.A.F
Gibbes
Gib
D.F.C
Bar
X. Ae
Shaoney Entered for Widener Handicap at Yinlesh
Shaoney the heat horse from Australia, hailed as America's top equine since Phar Lap, is entered for the 50000 dollar Widener Handicap at Yinlesh on February 1. He will race against Calumet’s Armed, Ring King’s Aseanit, and Aciel wt leset two other top U S horses, with South American runners joining the 34-strong field.
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Miami
Florida
Shaoney
Australia
Phar Lap
Yinlesh
Charles McLenman
Shannon
Acaiel
Leset
America
Calumet
Farm's Armed
Aseanit
South America
Blackmarket real estate scheme nets large profit in Queensland
Brisbane reports alleged vast blackmarket operations in property sales. Real Estate Institute president cites that over 15 months nearly £10 million was netted by undisclosed traders. Federal figures show about 47 306 property sales valued at £28,882,000, with significant tax evasion concerns and dealer profits.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Real Estate Institute
Eeee
Canberra
Federal Treasury
Stoner Shiph
Tightening Up Of Control Urged In Real Estate Deals
An official valuation served to secure property while the real sale price was adjusted privately. The process involved real estate agents handling legitimate transactions. Calls arose to tighten treasury administration and police controls amid ongoing track marketing. Mr Melloy noted large sums invested in housing for refugees arriving in Australia despite apparent penniless starts.
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Nee Pir
Treasury
Melloy
Australia
Cairns Ambulance Handles Busy Day Across City
Cairns Ambulance bearers logged a busy day yesterday attending accident care in the city and holiday unrest, traveling over 290 miles from 3 pm to 10 30 pm. Among the most serious cases, Colin Veivera, 12, Koranda, suffered a probable fracture of the right ankle after striking it on a tree while riding a horse. Other patients received first aid and were taken to hospital but later discharged, including John Thoman of the Cairns Fire Brigade with a deep wound to the left arm, Bebastion Barhagallc, 9, of Woree with a deep wound to the right leg, Boyd Davey, 23, stung by a marine object at Trinity Beach, Vince Clark of Hambledon Mill with head injuries from a fall near the Cairns way station, and Peter Stevens, 7, of Winkworth Street, stung while swimming at Palm Beach.
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Cairne
Colin Veivera
Sehome
Koranda
John Thoman
Cairns Fire Brigade
Bebastion Barhagallc
Woree
Boyd Davey
Trinity Beach
Vince Clark
Hambledon Mill
Cairne Way
Peter Stevens
Winkworth Street
Palm Beach
Holiday Fatalities in Tamworth Two Die in District
Two people died and a child is in hospital after holiday accidents in Tamworth. A man aged 68 collapsed and died in Main Street when a Swine car struck him. Arthur Kennedy, 2, fatally scalded when boiling water spilled. Colleen Trindall, 18 months, in dangerous condition after nearly drowning in dirty water. mother away briefly.
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Tamworth
Sinon F'Arey
Altungs
Amworth
Arthur Kennedy
Manilla
Colleen Trindall
Deportation of Malays in Australia Stirs Public Debate
The Australian government moved to deport 14 Malay men working since the war, many married to Australians, after a suspended booking on the Marella for January 6. Protests from churches, welfare groups, unions and others followed, while leaders weighed risks to Australia's reputation and a potential influence on an upcoming election.
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Sydney
Ter
Australia
Bee
D. Chifley
A. A. Calwell
Acts
H. Y. Evatt
Australis
Agia
Inglorious Victoria Collapse For 130 In Melbourne Test
Melbourne December 26 New South Wales dismissed Victoria for 130 in 145 minutes after Victoria began poorly. Morris top scored with 78 as Victoria’s batsmen failed to build partnerships while Toshack bowled six wickets. Hassett led with solid batting and was stumped by Saggers. Victoria’s fielding faltered with several catches dropped.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
Victoria
Morris
Lakeman
Miller
Toshack
Hassett
Saggers
Confusion at Caulfield after Christmas Handicap
At Caulfield on December 24 chaos followed the Christmas Handicap. The favourite Law List led all the way to win, with Gay Queen second and Heather Rose third after stewards corrected placings. Bougoure’s horse River Hero injured but finished unplaced amid weighing in confusion as torn notes surfaced about Heather Rowe.
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Melbourne
Caulfield
Law List
River Hero
G. Bougoure
Gay Queen
Bougoure
Lemd Beg
Tloth
Heather Rose
Brown May Miss Test With Injured Finger
Adelaide reports Brown may miss the third Test against India starting Thursday after tearing a finger while fielding in the match with South Australia. He left the field for hospital to have stitches.
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Adelaide
Brown
India
South Australia
James
Petrol cut gives Dobbin a chance in London weather
London Christmas Day brought mild rain and dull skies while Yorkshire saw bright sunshine. The petrol shortage led to events where 12 horse drawn landaus were hired to haul visitors, offering a quirky remedy to travel disruption.
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London
Pioneer Obituary of C. J. Hoedrell at Charters Towers
Innisfail Der 24 Mr A O Haddrell of Innisfil reports the death of his father C. J. Hoedrell aged about four years though the text is garbled. He lived in Charters Towers after coming from England and Australia via Merbert River district. A permanent Mason member, he had resided in Charters Towers for some time and had recently visited Innisfail.
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Innisfail
Der
A OE Haddrell
Innisfil
C. J. Hoedrell
Charters
Haddrell
England
Australia
Tar
Merbert River
Charters Towers
Ly Hag
Tnainfail
Masonic Order
Aero Club plane crash near Mareeba leaves occupants uninjured
A Cairns Post report confirms a Cape York Aero Club plane on a goodwill flight to Georgetown crashed atop a hill four miles from J Boon’s farm near Mareeba. Pilot Captain John Kean and Mr. Liendl Law escaped serious injuries. they were brought to Mareeba and Cairns for checks as Civil Aviation officials began a full examination of the damaged aircraft.
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Georgetown
Mareeba
J. Boon
Mr. Boon
Mr. Law
Department of Civil Aviation
Cairns
Townsville
Rutherford
Collison
Cape York Aero Club
5. Rutherford
Cairne
Apprentice jockey criticised by QTC steward
Queensland race stewards reprimanded apprentice jockey Ronnie Conquest for poor riding aboard the mare Donette when she finished second to On Cor in the Encourage Handicap at Fagie Farm. The steward cited loss of control of the hot favourite and questioned Conquest's judgment as Donette veered toward Pacific Highway's heels. Donette's trainer Norm Conquest junior, and connections of On Cor and Pacific Highway are noted.
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Briebane
QTC
J. Lynch
Notice
Ronnie Conquest
Fagie Farm
Lynch
Conquest
Donette
Norm Conquest
Pacific Highway
Denette
On Com
Toowoomba
J. C Morrishy
Sydney Hobart Race Opens With Collisions and Fading Hope
The Sydney Hobart race began with favourable winds as Morna collided with last year’s winner Christina before the start. Christina’s forestay failed and it retired after a brief contact with the starter’s boat. Defiance pressed between Morna and the starting post, leaving Morna and Christina to contend amid a crash. Josephine, skippered by Brian Penton, led the fleet from Defiance and Morna, while Sem Tang trailed in Queensland waters.
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Derwent
Morna
Christina
A. Cooper
Morne
Hobart
Woollongong
Sydney
Josephine
Brian Penton
Defiance
Queensland
Brisbane Explosion Killings Suspect Primus Stove Theory
Brisbane police pursue a primus stove theory after a Christmas Eve explosion at Petrie Terrace that killed four. Tests in the police lab found carbon bisulphide can explode at 293 degrees Fahrenheit. The Porters at the kitchen near a store door show scalding and hair tinged from flame in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Petrie Terrace
Porter
Bett and Potter shine as country week cricket opens
Brisbane December opening of the Country Week carnival saw Reg Bett and E Potter take honors. Bett scored 103 not out with 14 boundaries and took four for 50. Potter slammed 68 in 50 minutes and captured five for 15. Toowoomba failed to prevail against Lismore by 20 runs in the opening innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Reg Bett
Booth Cossi
E. Potter
Goondsne
Bette
Bateman
Potter
Heslay
Toowoomba
Lismore
From a Lawyer's Diary: War widows and continuous service
In a lawyer's diary account a war widow challenges a provident fund claim saying her husband Dick Yearsley, killed at 26, contributed to the fund and was considered in continuous service until his death. The diary notes the employer paid his salary during leave and discusses whether the widow qualifies for a contributor’s benefit. The page also covers price regulation defences for a shopkeeper Benson and a contract issue between Listar and Co. and Clubbe and Co.
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Pris
Yearsley
Dick Yearsley
Return of Leased Horses in Personal Services Contract
A man seeks return of his leased horses after trainer Pringe’s death. He argues the agreement was one for personal services and thus ends with Pringe, entitling him to reclaim the horses, despite the two year term and discretionary race entries. The brother Lack resists until the term expires.
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For Prings
Pringe
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Q.7.c. Steward
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Primus
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Benson
Clubbe and Co
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