Efforts to Settle Gas Strike in Sydney Fail
Sydney Premier W J McKell and Gas Employees Union leaders held talks but reached no settlement. Federal action pending in Melbourne. State orders gas rationing from midnight to night across Sydney. two thirds of the city hit as Mortlake works halt. North Shore plants run by volunteers. bakers may use gas for bread. Rationing hours mirror December strike. minimal gas expected in main metropolitan area tomorrow.
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Gas Employees’ Union
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Melbourne
Mortlake Works
North Shore
Unclear OCR Inquiry on Ejecting Stay-In Strikers Sparks Debate
Fragmented text references a request to eject stay-in strikers with mentions of Voter, Melbourne, Paris, and SM teams. The garbled OCR includes names, places, dates, and scattered phrases about protests, legal actions, and labor tensions, but lacks coherent specifics or a resolvable narrative.
Oil clash in Saudi Arabia sparks renewed tensions
Report notes disagreement among American and French interests over concessions amid Saudi Arabia dispute. Officials say pact terms were broken and a split has emerged as parties resist sharing concessions, raising alarms about compliance and market impact.
Fragmentary OCR Card with Mixed Names and Dates
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various names, places, and an event likely dated May. It references individuals such as Mr Clarep and groups like the Society of the Cue, with scattered notes about a boat and a meeting or start time.
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Clarep
Vester
London Carriers Strike Troops to Be Used
London carriers face disruption as strike actions prompt use of strike troops. The Daily Express reports Labour and Fabian members discuss emergency measures, with government considering deployment to maintain essential services and distribution amid industrial unrest.
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London
Jemay
Raillew
Fabian
Greer Longin
Elmers
Perik Natin Srolland
SIME
Cali
American Budget to Congress and Tax Proposals
Washington January 9 AAP President Truman urged Congress to extend war taxes and raise postal rates to reduce a projected 1947 deficit. He warned tax reductions would hurt revenue, while current estimates show a $200 million surplus with plans to balance the budget by July.
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A.A.P
Jal
Truman
Uae
Tramatalc
Tee
United Nations
MCC Extraricated Meds and Player Changes At Lunch Break
England trailed after four down for 5 at lunch but ended with 218 thanks to Bedser Evans and Wright adding 105. Edrich scored 62 in quick time with one four and two sixes. Muffett bowled well before lunch, taking three for 15 off nine overs. Clark the Hobart slow bowler was the best bowler of the day. Hutton withdrew due to illness, Evans replacing him in the team.
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Evans
Wright
Edrich
Tulian Muffett
South Hobart
Donald Clark
Om Hobart
Hutton
US aviation revenue falls in 1946 afterwar year
Washington reports American domestic air lines earned 4.788 million dollars net revenue in the year ended September 1946, down from 5.577 million in the prior year. The decline follows wartime profits and a shift in market conditions affecting major carriers.
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Washington
A.A.P
Mine Sweeping Brisbanes North Queensland Mission
Mine sweeping operations off the Queensland coast begin with ships sailing from Sydney January 14 to join a French led team. Three motor launches will support the sweepers and are expected to arrive near Brisbane soon after. The operation, planned to last several months, involves British and French companies and follows a 1928 accord.
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Sydney
North Queensland
Belor
Risbeaeter
Belay
Srines
Queensland
Tintch
Tamworth Tragedy Report From Upper Street Collision
An incident in Tamworth reports Richars Wallon of Upper Street Taranirih rolling instantly after a 4B rise while following in a car driven by Wallon toward Atsunga. A fracture or struggle is mentioned, with the body described as being found. The text is fragmentary and uncertain about specific details.
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Tamworth
Richars Wallon
Upper-street
Taranirih
Ni Wits
Wallon
Atsunga
Arctic Militarisation Sparks London Dispatch
A Times dispatch from London dated January 9 reports diplomatic tensions as Australia allegedly moves 107 entities to military bases, including locations in Spital. The piece notes Norway's role and potential write‑ups to be considered by policymakers.
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Times
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Spital Beeen
Darling Downs Grapples With Severe Twenty Year Drought
The Darling Downs faces its worst drought in two decades. Farmers report minimal rainfall, stock sales limited, and winter wheat prospects dim. Local cooperatives scramble to supply basic feed and fodder amid widespread crop failures.
Zionist Demand Whole of Palestine
A Jerushite correspondent reports Mrs Myerson, head of the Jewish Agency's political section, stating that Zionists must have the entire Palestine for a Jewish state. The statement reflects ongoing debates within Zionist leadership on territorial aims and statehood.
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Palestine
Refugee migrants en route to Australia from Europe
The piece notes about 900 European Jewish refugees aboard ships nearing arrival on the Australian coast. Migration officials in Brisbane and Cairns expect the Havilet to reach near Cairns early this week and then sail direct to Sydney. Ships report one passenger has a silver key item and a passenger returning to Shanghai.
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Austalia
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Cairne
Sydney
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Abe Belen
Siver Fey
Sharighal
Mourlian Italian Club Brings Inquiry on Reopening
Queensland officials prepare an inquiry into the reopening of the Mouril Yanallan Progressive Club amid statements involving former servicemen and associations. The event centers on leadership, legitimacy, and postwar political ties affecting the club’s future activities.
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Brisbane
Thoulands
Queensland
Umrong
Mouril- Yanallan
Rhine navigation damaged as German cold wave toll rises
London dispatch reports the Rhine badly iced hindering navigation while Britain warns of suspending electricity to Belgium and Holland. Hamburg endures freezing the toll rising with 22 deaths forecast. Reuters notes German relief troops may be called to restore order as graves and warming efforts dominate coverage.
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Belgium
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Webern
Reuters
Saya
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Csi
Germany
Montgomery praised by crowd in London speech
An AP dispatch from London notes 269 soldiers applauded Viscount Montgomery for three to four minutes after his address. The talk described Allied unity against Germany and the close cooperation of British and American forces, amid mutual respect and a wary hold over relations beyond political tensions.
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Marshal Knniey Wate
Burmese Contingent to Aid Vietnam Rumored
Burma's ex prime minister announces a Burmese volunteer force to aid the Vietnam conflict under Japanese sponsorship. The commander is Colonel Bo Yan Naung, leading Burmese troops allied with Japanese efforts in Indo China. Sarat Chandra Bose reportedly seeks a combined volunteer unit with Bengal Congress interests, while news of an Indian cohort remains monitored by Calcutta dispatches.
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Rauter
Sarat Chandra Bose
Bengal Congress Furcy
Chang Telegraph Agency
Caleta Saph
Sarat Bose
Bengal Onerem
Raat
Kramer and Schroeder Welcomed Home
Los Angeles crowd gathers at City Hall to greet Kramer and Schroeder after their return. Mayor Pletcher Bowron presides as residents cheer and salute their achievements in a ceremony marked by parade like festivities.
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Los Angeles
Ramer
Schroeder
Pletcher Bowron
Wits Aero
Aumcon
Plans for reduction and regulation of arms
At Lake Success on January 9 N J Makin urged the Security Council to start from the Assembly’s disarmament resolution and craft practical steps. He said US and Soviet ideas should not exclude others and proposed defining lines to implement the Assembly’s decision on arms reduction and regulation.
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Doukin Fariher Supremen
de General Assembly
M Gromyka
Towniessnetuy Central
British Migrants Move to Queensland Housing Plan Discussed
Premier announces migrants will enter Queensland with 996 friends and relatives plus 1808 others. Immigation depot at Kangaroo Point ready for operation to host arrivals not yet allocated. Hanlon pledges a separate Mehetary aid and government funded transport from Bettsin to Queensland. Canberra conference next week to outline owi war immigration plan.
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Hanlon
Kangaroo Priste Almont
Bettsin
Canberra
Luton
Qurenand
British press editor cites Zionist state claim impact on wartime policy
Jane Sulzberger publisher of the New York Times defends American and British wartime actions amid accusations related to Zionist goals. He argues Britain faced no alternative as Jewish statehood advocacy influenced U S and British stances, suggesting arbitration and concessions might have shifted events in Palestine without Zionist pressure.
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AAB
Armai Sulzberger
New York Time
America
Britain
Svlaberger
United States
Iain
Sulzberger
Health of Alien Migrants Canberra Debate
The Australian Minister for Immigration Mr AA Calwell announced today that the health criteria for aliens entering Australia are now stricter than before. ThePrecaw font and Janiv sections appear to refer to policy framing and procedural notes on migrant health.
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Australis
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AA. Calwell
Britain Faces Prolonged Manpower Shortage Amid Declining Births
An analysis notes Britain will endure a sustained manpower shortage as birth rates fall and the labor pool shrinks. It cites a drop in available workers since 104d, warning output could slow this year if the trend continues, with millions affected and industry struggling to fill positions.
Transport Strike in Britain Causes Widespread Disruption
A British transport strike disrupts rail and road services across major cities. Workers protest on limited routes, delaying shipments and daily commutes. Officials warn of continued impact through the week as unions demand resolution and government mediation.
Pitcairn Island Mail Contact Efforts Reported
Report from Brisbane notes Pitcairn Island residents seek outside contact via mail requests and names. The piece mentions exchanges involving Fletcher Christin and others nearing potential courier routes, with a focus on improving communication and access to goods.
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Pitcairn
Nian
Devcandinis
Musineers
Mer Bright
Fletcher Christin
Jender
Mex York
Morsis Young
Preparations for Big Tourist Business Attracts Government
The state government plans to initiate action to attract large tourist business to Revannlans with Le Denne as the main attraction. Details will be outlined when time permits, highlighting the enterprise and modern amenities planned to boost visitor interest.
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