Production Of Essential Food Items Declared National Priority
Canberra reports the Minister for Agriculture Mr. McEwen announced essential food and other agricultural production will be accorded Defence level importance. He outlined a Commonwealth plan to expand agriculture to meet defence needs and preserve Australia's importing capacity, urging state cooperation at the Australian Agricultural Council meeting.
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Canberra
McEwen
Abo
Australia
Australian Agricultural Council
Saan
Rome
Sterling
Fe Commonwealth
Ionia
Plan to boost Australia farming via migrant labour
The government outlined a plan to convert migrants into rural workers to lift food production and boost farm output. It envisages selecting migrants with rural experience, placing them through farmer interviews, and supporting industry with grants and policy coordination to meet five to ten year production targets.
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Moiral Labour
McEwan
Furel
Aio Australia
McEwen
New Navigation Aid Demonstrated at New York Demonstration
The Caynon Manufacturing Company unveiled a reflection plotter device in New York that ties shipboard radar to a visual record of vessel courses. Officials claim the system could help mariners foresee collisions and chart safer routes by showing relative movements and warnings within danger ranges.
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New York
Caynvon Manufacturing Company
Waltham
Massachusetts
Maid Hat
Company
Offciain
Radar operator errors delay vessel positions in naval incident
A company official cites radar scope misreading and memory failures as key factors in late vessel position reporting. The crew and operators struggle to relay detected data to the manoeuvring board, hindering accurate plotting of ships’ actions on the radar display.
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Jsc
Alla Winizan
Nprs
Change of heart shifts Franco toward Britain in alliance talks
London dispatch reports General Franco seeking Britain Spain pact to deter a Russian attack, with coordination on air defence, reserves, and communications. Friction over Gibraltar looms as Franco weighs joint plans with America and Portugal to counter a potential European war.
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London
Daily Express
Charles Foley
Lisbon
Genera Franco
Spain
Gibraltar
Enter Inc
Foley
Lather
Nicolay
Closat
Alvhauen
America
Portugal
Britain
Franco
Briain
Gen
Wal Pranen
Europe
Evanes
Tale
Leona Artoine Koupa
Council
Ruger
Greece
Shick
Reece Merumed
Germany
Victoria's double century anchors top score at Melbourne ground
Victoria builds a strong first innings total at the Melbourne cricket ground led by a double century from Litany Kaswrit pinend Vietorin. South Australia trail after being bowled out for a total of 260 in their first innings with seven wickets standing.
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Melbourne
Litany Kaswrit Pinend
Vietorin
Im & Strona
South Auslia
Melhearey Cricket Ground
Vieira
Straine
Louth
Australia
South Australia
Waesti
Bebisd
TE Scummr
Thrat
Mne
Hedrick & Ring Dansie
Stpd
McDonald
Fiavell
Ty Duldie
Yugoslav Defenses Backed by Allied Policy
The article reports U.S. official Allen praising Marshal Tito's armed defense of Yugoslavia as a strong bulwark against aggression. He frames American policy as realistic, supportive of European defense, and a shield for Italy Greece and the Adriatic against Soviet influence.
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Washington
AAP
DS Aimgasadic
Jugoslavie
Georar
Todmy
Tmo
Thia
Joseph Star
Allen
Jugostavia Scanainie
Italy
Greece
Hungary
Rumania
Bulasris
Alfenie
Press Agency Proprietor Collapses During Royal Commission Testimony
A press agency proprietor collapsed while giving evidence before the Royal Commission on off-the-course betting. Chairman W Riordan said the commission would inspect base remains. The witness Charles Beecford Blacktown and Charles Boachem were involved as the statement unfolded at Margaret Street in City before being taken to his Clayfield home.
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Toews
Royal Commission
W. Riordan
Riordan
Charles Willam Beecford Black
Touwnss
Charles Boachem
Commission
Margaret Street
City
Mornige
Nickolag Black
Preder Black
Gortor
G. Middleton
Dr. Middleton
Tom
Bonham
Nicholas Ian Freserick Black
Beryl Boston
Carrigtoe
Wonagas Maven
South Coast
Brisbane
Syaney
Melbourne
Bonham Fala
Reese
Siva
Feng
Oflvbe
Bonbast
Chartev
Jong Turs
Rome
Goondiwindl
Nat Hed & Longreacn
Felient Vine
Isto Forse
Bie
Nicholas Black
Frederick Beck
Fioraan
Banham
Coeiman
Riordas
Puraghet
Iordan
Foragher
Racing agency witness recounts illness and unpaid evidence
The testimony describes a man denying prior evidence and detailing his race betting service for about 90 clients. It notes relatives present in the courtroom, mentions communications with officials, and outlines his 43 years in the business before health forced him to stop.
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Ben
Korean negotiators clash over prisoner repatriation and bases
The article reports sharp partisan positions in talks on Korea war terms. It cites demands for voluntary repatriation and for airfield basing during truces, with risks to armistice if Soviet and North Korean sides insist on their conditions.
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Mallstary
North Boras
Russia
Joe ‘Ales
Vera Hay
Suitherland
Sveway
Sweden
Poland
Ceechoslovakie
Houseboat Adrift Near Cedar Key Florida Rescue Tonight
A 41 year old woman, Mrs Richard Simpson, was rescued after her houseboat broke loose in fog and rain near the Suwannee River mouth. The craft drifted into the Gulf of Mexico with Mr and Mrs Simpson aboard and was found after a search began when she initially went missing.
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Cedar Key
Florida
Feu
Mexico
Richard Simpson
Suwannee
Sori. ‘Mrs. Simpson
NATO Agreement at Lisbon
The report details NATO negotiations at Lisbon with 14 nations planning joint defenses and European army prospects. France speeds up defense budget while Britain weighs contributions and Austria Germany France to form European security plans amid Lisbon talks.
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London
Ing
Liston
Mali
Lisbon
Americh Alx
Britain
France Oy
Maly
Beleing
Denies Owning Sly Grog Business in Odd Sydney Row
A fragmented 1930s report notes Lane Thomas denying ownership of a sly grog operation in Sydney. The item details a dispute with authorities, a radio contact, and alleged contempt of court connected to a probe into illicit trade.
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Sydney
Aly
Disinene
Frederick
Thomas
Lone Bay
Lane
Thomes
Berchanta
Compton
Ex Factory Butter Price Debate Hits Commonwealth Plan
Brisbane reports the Federal Minister for Commerce Mr J McEwen demanded State governments set ex factory butter prices while the Commonwealth warned it cannot guarantee the dairy industry beyond June 30. He affirmed support for stabilisation via a guaranteed price but warned against assuming unpredictable liabilities. The Agriculture Minister and the Council of Agriculture considered a long term price guarantee and a draft plan for early cabinet submission.
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Brisbane
J. McEwen
Commonwealth
McEwen
Meiwen
Rismaid
Satasinievera of
Mciness
Price
Guaralion
Plana
Cabinat
French Withdrawal in Indochina Shifts Near Hanoi
General Raoul Malan announced a major French pullback near Hanoi as Viet Minh forces pressed toward the town. About 22,000 French Union troops withdrew 28 miles west to new defenses while casualties totaled 339 wounded and 104 missing among French units, with 13 killed and 119 wounded among French Union soldiers. American air support aided the retreat, but Viet Minh retained surrounding strength.
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Saigon
Raoul Malan
Pauneed
Hogs
Hano
Viet Minh
Salam Als
Taule
Hanut
Tonkin Delie
Hanoi
Solan
Fis
VieL-minh
Koone
Partie
Saly
Yrl
Minh
Six Story Fall in New York City Leaves Child Safe
A six story fall in New York injures no one as a girl narrowly escapes a plunge near a ranch area. Fire responders arrive and assist, while the child’s mother is away from home at the time.
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New York
Roberta Ranch
Seteiniog
Hoapital
Emi Netgakours
Sowerta Ork
Britain Open to Ending Occupation of Suez Canal, Dispatch Says
A London to New York dispatch reports Britain willing to end the Suez occupation, with conditions to protect the canal. Informed sources said Prime Minister's plan includes a formal treaty and a protective regime for the canal and regional influence, contingent on mutual arrangements.
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Ehc
Suez Canal
Belih
Lhdweedel Ave
Araba Ae Tie Po
Ralph Stevenson Aly Marx
Saale Des
New York
Cairo
London
Bact
Farmers Union Lobbies Against Dairy Imports Parity Loss
The National Farmers Union urged Congress to protect domestic dairy producers by opposing import restrictions. In a letter to Senator Arthur Vandenberg and others, NFU argued current parity is threatened and urged action to keep prices stable for U.S. dairy products.
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Washington
National Farmers ‘Union
Meir Peican
Marbane
Louis
Caralinat
Ulna
Senate
Daning Sommer
Limon
Srenden Timans Pequest
Tna
Truman
Ieee
Squaye Sanvanade Producta
Wheat Harvest Questioned by Commonwealth State Report
The Commonwealth State inquiry led by Me Br. Carver examined wheat harvest data and acreage totals, noting 440000 bushels higher output than earlier estimates. The report discusses land conditions, labor, and regional yield expectations across Australia.
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Canberrs
Fusbels
Commonwealth
Joan
Carver
Qrrytis Land
Avereee
Sale Acre
Australie
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