Anomalies Alleged Over Cane Assignments
The Far Northern RS SALA secretary Mr R McKange condemned alleged anomalies in cane assignment grants at the Smithfield Club Rooms. He urged a committee to probe increases given to non servicemen and foreigners, noting ex servicemen complaints in the Hamlden area about lack of preference and perceived victimisation.
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Far Northern
R.S.S.A.L.A
R. McKange
Smithfield Club
P. Verrell
Innisfail
McKange
Hambledon
Cane Prices Board
Pear Wright
Bose
Ena Ganpet
Owen
Hantieg
Greeley
McDonne
Maung Ban
SteGreger
Pemsibie
Dowser Bapindal
Evading Board Debates Over Land and Prices Policy
Fragmented minutes reveal the Cane Prices Board debating land use and price controls amid wartime pressures. Key figures McGregor and McKauge discuss relocating or expanding holdings, while residents and committees wrestle with compensation and consent under political strain.
Reparation Money Urged for Ex POWs Claims Stir
A chaotic transcript from a wartime conference reveals calls for reparations for ex prisoners of war, with debate over government involvement and sources of funding. The document references votes, figures like Mr Verney, and mentions Japanese aggression, area protection, and postwar settlement concerns.
Third One Day Coal Stoppage Moves Renewed Conflict
A fragmented report notes planned third one day coal stoppages with lawyers and officials in Grant and Visor. The Premier Maf O SETHonald is expected to appeal urgently. The Joint Coal Board and Miners Federation Central Council plan talks with ACTU leaders on possible settlement. The federation claims £300 spent on radio propaganda and distributed leaflets to coal miners and shop workers to mobilize for the stoppage.
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Visor
Maf O'Sethonald
Miners’ Federation Central Council
ACTU
Miners Federation
Mt Tadbald
Metal
Propellerless Ship Aboard The Tancred Adventure
A hazardous voyage unfolds as the 120 ton vessel bound from Melbourne to Port Adelaide loses its propeller amid heavy seas. The crew, including Irma Setnee, battles danger 30 miles off the coast, with the ship steering toward safety under difficult conditions. The Melbourne to Port Adelaide route is disrupted as efforts continue to regain propulsion and reach harbor by Tuesday morning.
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Cory
Toelie
Keene
Leonarda
Irma Setnee
Auipe Simian
Melbourne
Port Adelaide
Carbon Copy Stewards Attend Meeting at Caulfield
Delegates including Dee McCormick and jockey W. were to attend a conference with officials from RL and HMltorty, praising Sy. Bulmore’s work. Speakers urged continued anti Communist stance and defense support while highlighting the RL as a leading authority in the country. The conference adjourned with plans for the next meeting in March.
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Melvunne
Vieworia
Stewars
Hinlahed
St. State
Caulfield
Dee McCormick
Thet
de Ceneis
Maen AG
Hsu
Oreilly
REL
Hmtlorty Belog
Tor
Sid Ut Mkkab
Sculd Foley
FLBL
Wordsworth
Alac
Leamie
Aed Authentalare
Jesd
M. Hose
RSL
Oes
Develo Nesta
Thue
Maree
Tension rises as Stalin interview strains talks
United States officials say Stalin's interview worsened mood for negotiations with the Soviet Union and Western Powers. Yet they continue plans for a Big Four Foreign Ministers meeting and the drafting of notes to Moscow, aiming for a deputy meeting in Paris on March 5 to set agenda for a four power conference.
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Washington
A.A.P
Stalin
United Nations
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Paris
Anid
Statin
Pravda
Berlin
Maretial
Stalin Talks on Peace Seeks to Lower Curtain on West
The report cites a formal discussion plan to challenge Stalin’s declaration, urging resources to peaceful industry and a move to ease tension. Officials doubt Moscow would permit real inspection, fearing vast Soviet military buildup while Stalin warns the West. Britain’s Attlee notes fission arms race scale as he defends Western deterrence amid Soviet aggression claims.
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Stilin
London
Stalin
Britain
Brrth
Ro Atlee
Bialin
Sishia
Saad
Melbourne Storm Rips Through Port Melbourne Seaboard
A ferocious Melbourne cyclone brings extreme rain and winds up to 72 mph, tearing apart breakwaters and wrecking boats. Storm damage runs into thousands of pounds as homes evacuate and port facilities flood, isolating towns and halting travel and rail services.
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Toainy
Melbourne
Punta Bie
Northern Victorian
Port Melbourne
Boxing Notes From Dated Meeting in England Heard
An unclear report describes a boxing metre welterweight event tied to Dave Lands, Randolph Turdie and Brweastie. Details are fragmented with several unreadable names and phrases, but the item appears to note a boxing bout or discussion held at night with multiple participants and rivalries.
Motion of No Confidence in Government Declared
A joint appeal to Parliament signals plans to push three motions of no confidence. The government faces scrutiny as leaders react to the looming challenge and the session timing remains unsettled.
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Bausbanf
State Parlement Fm
Tremor near Port Moresby and Mount Lamington eruptions
Reports describe a strong tremor felt in Port Moresby and surrounding towns as Mount Lamington ejected ash and lava. Officials note activity since January 31, with new tremors at 7 am causing concern for potential evacuations and geologists deployed to assess risks.
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Mt. Lamington
Dames Failiess
J. K. Murray
Murray
Port
Qantas Dragan
Port Moresby
Popendytts
Srater
Higetoru
Welch
Lamington
Popendatta
Kagiern
Tisla
Imperin
Pritkin
Mumia
Yelsth
Ceubelt and
Etuaing &3
Etemy
Rain curtails innings as weather halts play in Australia
Reports describe rain delaying play and forcing early end as cricketers faced a disrupted innings at the MCG. Notes mention Russian policy and UN remarks set against tense international backdrop, with references to Western Europe and Soviet influence amid ongoing weather-impacted fixtures.
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Fein ‘Haarad
Werner
Melbourne
Indy
Raranag Ns
Mayee Bane
Soviet Union
Abendoord
Harrs Prine
Addiion
Russia
Prenklin
Chet Victore
Fragmented OCR notes on Soviet policy and Western defense
Readable lines discuss Soviet aims and Western responses, mentioning North Atlantic Treaty of April 1948 as a central reference point. The text references Soviet influence in Asia and Latin America, anti Communism campaigns, and American and British policy debates. Names and places appear amid garbled terms.
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Siviet
Norin
Koren
Cretsain
Strong British Note to Russia in Anglo Soviet exchanges
London reports a British note in a clash over treaty interpretations. Britain rejects Soviet claims the 1902 Anglo Russian treaty and Potdam accord were violated. The note responds to a January Soviet note asserting the Atlantic Pact was not aimed at Russia.
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Russia
London
Steatt
700 Many Projects Mentioned in Minnesota Report
In a fragmentary Minnesota document the phrase 700 many projects appears amid garbled text. The legible portion notes a total sum possibly related to funding or expenditure, with references to monetary figures and agencies, but the overall meaning remains unclear due to OCR corruption.
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