Attempts to Kill Soviet Spy Informant at Ottawa
Ottawa reports indicate Ivor Grosenko chief telegraphist at the Soviet Embassy faced assassination attempts. Police guard Rockliffe barracks with floodlights and armed sentries after tips helped him and his wife escape Sept 7, 1945, prompting renewed espionage investigations and heightened protection.
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Forty Hour Week Question Arms Melbourne Talks
Report from Melbourne on February 21 details a conference of ACTA officials and the prime minister and trade leaders as they discuss the 40 hour week. The executive meeting considers labor reform and potential court action by unions to compel employers to adopt a shorter work week with final discussions planned after Coffey’s meetings.
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Public Service salary review to examine conditions
The press dispatch reports Prime Minister announced a suspension of the wildyal communion to discuss salary questions and employment conditions in the Public Service. Senior Civil Servants currently earn related to dollars, with comparisons to commercial spheres noted in the reform proposals.
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Nemex
United States
Mountbatten to Visit Australia With Illustrious Party
Lord Louis Mountbatten and wife expected to arrive in Australia next month with plans to reach Canberra on March 24. They will tour each capital before proceeding to New Zealand, then return for a brief tour of all capitals.
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Canberra
Lord Louis
Strong selling drives down prices of leading stocks
A chaotic market report notes strong selling waves pressuring top equities led by General Electric and other blue chips. The piece mentions government actions and a caution to the public amid uncertain factors impacting prices.
Unclear text fragment report from London harbor incident
In London a partial dispatch describes a strike action and arson involving a vehicle and ships in the harbour. It notes a message to Britain and the lowering of a flag aboard vessels, with other details obscured by damaged text.
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India
Mission to India London seeks peace through talks
The British government plans a mission to India to advance peace and prevent a war with key world leaders. The Secretary of State for India emphasizes the goal of establishing machinery for collaboration with princely states and observers, hoping the visit proceeds without delay and yields constructive outcomes.
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Traitors Being Hunted Amid Dockyard Panic
Report notes rumors spreading that traitors linked to Europe are being hunted. The text mentions tensions around the port, possible interference at Alexandra Dock, and responses by sounders and authorities, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Lowdom Fed 19 Seaman Voteey Barter Case
A report notes Ronald Davie Barter, a seaman, faced a federal matter tied to rationed intake and voting, with details about his status and the case context. The fragment references AAP and an instance involving Barter, suggesting a legal or regulatory action in a maritime or wartime rationing setting.
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Lowdom Fed
Ronald Davie
British Industry London Feb 19 Report
An AAP dispatch from London notes an impending move affecting workers in key British industries. It states that before layoffs, many workers will endure direct government oversight, with emphasis on major sectors including food manufacture, chemicals, and industry. The Civil Service will stay centralized under the plan.
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Senator H. 3 Full Record Price Paid Mn Bull
A brief snippet notes Senator H. 3 and a record of price paid for a bull in Minnesota. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the item references a legislative designation and an auction-like price.
DEFENCE POLICY Compulsory Training Not Favoured
Government considers compulsory training but keeps option open for volunteers. At a key executive meeting on February 31, officials said applications could be lodged and considered next week. Applicants may volunteer for service in Australia or with the Japanese occupation force and will be enlisted as privates with age 18 or over.
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Three RAAF airmen bodies recovered in North Queensland crash
Melbourne reports confirm the bodies of three Royal Australian Air Force servicemen were found after a crash in North Queensland. The missing crew were identified as Crawford of Redcliffe and FSg GML Gelsel, with search operations continuing near Cape Melville, about 100 miles north of Cooktown, as authorities assess serviceability and maintain readiness.
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Goods Traffic Tie-Up Causes City Delays
A partial OCR fragment reports a goods traffic tie up near Sennen causing delays. The text is garbled with stray phrases including references to ore and a weathered tone. No clear dates, places, or entities beyond generic terms are identifiable.
French Move for Peace Over Surging World Tensions
London dispatch reports a unique French initiative toward peace and rational oversight amid global tensions. The fragment mentions Prence and a growing national stance, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Austral ia's Interest in Bretton Woods Agreement
London February 19 Britain has informed the Australian Government it is monitoring the Bretton Woods A g r e e m e n t negotiations as Lord Addison discusses with Lord Beaverbrook the terms and potential implications for Australia.
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More Misery Forecast for Brevon Woods and Soteg Ad
Lord Beaverbrook predicts worsening conditions as bankers push Brevon Woods and Soteg deals amid rising unemployment. The stance signals continued financial strain and public concern about economic decline and job losses.
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Lord Beaverbrook
Kosh Murder Inquest and Political Debate Report
Fragmented report covers a January inquest into a fatal Kosh murder with a crowd trampling incident and a dialogue on imperial trade and a New Zealand policy. Figures named include Lord Beaverbrook and Lord Addison discussing government ratification and empire trade impacts amid party misgivings and international stance.
Coroner to recall witness in Wer Pataa Point light sighting
Journalist Colt Davin reports a coroner's inquest where police witness Richard Goad testified about lights seen at Wer Pataa Point. Cookson pressed for witness Beawell and others to appear, with remarks on prior interruptions to the crowd’s examination and unresolved light evidence. The session noted a light on January 4 at 6:30 p.m.
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