Victoria sees divide over Air Medal in a divided Commonwealth
Melbourne readers note a debate over the Air Medal and a push to expand Victoria with new sections and recognition. The piece recalls wartime medals and honors, mentions Captain De, Lang government, and regional claims from northern and western residents, warning against fragmenting state heritage while praising Australian war service and amateur sport foundations.
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Commonwealth
Victoria
Melbourne
Air’ Medal
Bec
Duang
New South
Wales
Lang
Weokwurful
Metalsake
Crete
J. MacDonald
New State
Northern
Australia
Broome
Narragin
Sxdmey
Aeitbet
Feo Ag
Mr Frank
Rors Rae Ari Anbnson
Pecos
Niruee
International airline conference and passenger welfare talk
Representatives of six overseas airlines including Qantas Empire Airways BOAC Baruda Indonesia KLM Air France ATA and Pan American attended the International Air Transport Association conference begun last week. Discussions covered weighty problems and passenger welfare during flight hours amid ongoing industry updates and promotions from carriers.
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Qantas Empire Airways
BOAC
Baruda Indonesia
KLM
Air France
ATA
Pan-American
International Air Transport Association
ANA
Isan
RAS Ane
Roysi Dich Airlines An
Japan warns against foreign flights over territory
Washington January 13 The State Department supported Japan's warning against flights by foreign planes over Japanese territory. It said the Japanese government blamed the warning on recent air violations and that American diplomatic and military authorities were involved in monitoring the situation and sharing authorities.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Japan
Pad
Amecan
Berd
Cairns Orchid Society Monthly Meeting Notes
Cairns Orchid Society held its monthly meeting by 1662 notation with a focus on orchids and related topics. Officers Mr Kevin Waley and Mira Warren were listed, with treasurer and auditor roles noted, while plant donations from Mr W Tierney and Mr James were acknowledged in a brief amateur horticulture report.
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Mary
Tressuis
Mira Werrenamp
Kevin Waleh
Bubinds
Welety
W. Tierney
Htames
Innisfail Area Deluged as Rain Halts Traffic and Repairs
Heavy rains in Innisfail and area cause widespread flooding, road washouts, and disrupted transport. Shire engineers report 14 inch surface depths, inundated creeks, and maintenance crews racing to clear debris and reopen routes while ferries resume service after flood debris.
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Innisfail
Johnstong
Bettridge
Ares
Hettriace Vaouriiyan
Birkwood
Mara Creek
Belige
Muesiow Beach Oal
Bracewell
Maris
Treen
Mimionen
Liske
Meere
Innis Fell
Canadian press brief notes drastic shrinkage in wartime paper supply
Ottawa reports drastic shrinkage in Canada tied to wartime paper curbs. Officials cite reduced newsprint availability affecting publication schedules across provinces, with editors scrambling to maintain editions amid shortages. No further details available in readable passages.
More Murders in Italy and Western Europe Count
Fragmented text reports rising murder figures in Italy and Western Europe. Mentions Europe, Denmark, and perceived crime trends with unclear dates and vague population figures. Content is damaged and many phrases are garbled, impeding precise facts.
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Geneva
Shanes
United
Europe
Rover
Denmark
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