Flood Threatens Wide Coast Area as Queensland Deluges Rise
Flood conditions to night threaten a wide coastal Queensland area from Marshborough to Goanie with Maryborough at risk under a cyclonic disturbance. A main north coast rail line washed out by earth from a 200 ton slide south of Maryborough delays traffic. Rockhampton is virtually an island as Fitzroy floods rise, though wharves remain unflooded.
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Queensland
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Rosamoya
Fitzroy
Burdekin
Road communication blocked by floods and rain across lines
Heavy rains and flood conditions cut communication between towns 19 miles apart and along Mount Morgan line. Mount Larcom and nearby routes face blockages with heavy rainfall causing road closures, rail services limited, and supplies to Ayr delayed. Authorities forecast more rain and caution travellers as river levels threaten further disruption.
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Railway services disrupted by heavy flooding in Queensland
Cyclone activity in the area caused severe flood damage severing lines. Gladstone and surrounding routes suffered washed out tracks and telegraph poles, with the Dawson Willie and Monto lines heavily affected. Train services from Gladstone to Brisbane and inland routes faced interruptions, while river bridges and approaches were scoured and blocked by rising waters.
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Monto
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Falla
Vere
Dhebo
Burma Pact Signing Sparks Unease in Rangoon
In Rangoon on February 11 the Anglo-Burmese agreement faced sharp rejection from a delegate who called the document sprung on the delegates. The premier and Mr. Attlee showed impatience as the agreement was signed, though under protest and with a shaky hand.
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Rangoon
Derralng
Ender
Britain Gripped by Severe Winter Across Islands
London reports freezing temperatures as snowbound Britain slows traffic and disrupts supply lines. Scotland and northern regions endure heavy winds, while authorities consider measures to clear roads and ensure essential deliveries. A warning is issued to Air Force personnel for rapid response.
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London
Scotland
Air Force
Pressed power plan sparks wartime scale disruption
Fragmented text reports government and industry debating power station output, daylight saving implications, and economic strain. Notes workers’ pay, potential stoppages, and a broad industrial crisis with unions pressing for full wages amid transport and fuel shortages affecting daily life.
Vital Supplies Delayed by Snow Storms in Britain
Weather snarls rail traffic as Britain fights coal shortage. South Wales miners report higher January output with fewer workers, while canal barges and air freight try to move coal and food. Government pledges policy support as railways struggle and workers await weekly pay.
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South Wales
Mies
Sbira
Looted Art Treasures in New York Reported
AAP reports confusion over looted art treasures and a new policy by Navy departments related to returning artifacts from wartime looted collections. The fragment mentions potentially hastening decisions on ownership and notes engraved royal seals and references to German origins, with unclear specifics and dates.
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Ft i
Far
Navy
Baltimore
Loan for Japan to rehab economy amid 20 year hope
A 200 million dollar loan from the United States funds Japan's economic rehabilitation after war damage. The loan aims to stabilize industry and assist recovery over the next two decades, but will not cover food imports. Officials emphasize support while managing repayment expectations.
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Tokio
United States
Tha Yoan
Stabilas
Shortage of coal in Townsville report grim
GRISBAMNE February 12 The Australian Board reports coal supplies constrained as shipments from Bowen face weather delays. The Coal Commissioner notes up to 1000 tons needed by Wednesday with substitutes considered for the Prony Nor and other routes. Operations hampered by rough seas and unfavorable conditions threaten Brisbane and Rockhampton discharges.
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Ertaing
Wild Bush Purchase Sparks Controversy Over Rice Elimination
Reported discussions reveal government concerns as lawmakers debate a proposed Rice elimination plan amid opposition. Key figures and factions unnamed, but the issue centers on a disputed policy affecting households and unions. The piece hints at a privileged section and potential legal framing.
Canberra Budget Forecast Alters State Tax Reforms
Canberra officials say no state can balance the 1947-48 budget under current forms for state income tax reform as meetings with Commonwealth Treasury officials discuss changes to the uniform tax rate and intergovernmental relations.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Italian peace treaty attacked by foreign minister in parliament
In Rome the foreign minister Count Sforsa faced a barrage of attacks as the government defended the peace treaty amid twenty motions. The minister asserted the government would press on despite the criticisms.
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AAP
Persie
Count Sforsa
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