Refugee ship to Cairns denies British citizenship claim
Hwalien refugees aboard the vessel arriving from Shanghai say none are British subjects. spokesman Mr H Ziffer notes most are former Germans stripped of citizenship by Nazi laws. Some carry Czech Polish or UNRRA papers. many show outdated German passports marked with a large J.
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Hwalien
Cairns
Shanghai
H. Ziffer
Ziffer
Hitler
Queensland
Hanlon
U.N.A.R.A
Pressmen ejected from Hwalian amid apology and confusion
Reporters faced actions at Cairns as customs officers apologised after ejecting staff from a ship during quarantine checks. Officials claimed orders to bar access were misapplied, with later statements noting no landing bans for doctors and crews. A senior officer said the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding and would be reviewed.
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Wnn
Ahe
London Loan Conversion Attracts UK Australia Trade Finance
London reports a new Australian loan scheme with redeemable bonds at 2d 1028 years and 5 percent interest, linking Commonwealth and UK credit. Prime Minister Chifley announced the issue details in Canberra, promising tax savings for Australia but raising British procurement concerns amid rising prices for key imports.
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Canberra
B Cailey
London
Murunty Lake
New South Wales
South Australia
Aid
Australia
Commonwealth
Jinan
WANGANELLA AGROUND ON BARRETT'S REEF
Passengers were taken off the Wanganella after it ran aground Barrett's Reef and efforts to tow her free faced delays. A tense scene unfolded as the crew and rescuers coordinated between ship, harbor, and railway to ensure safety.
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Speer
Addi
Tae Tasman
Polish government bloc leads in Warsaw voting report
A British press dispatch from Warsaw cites a government source claiming the ruling bloc leads with a tally across 28 provincial districts. Reported votes show the ruling party ahead of the opposition with preliminary counts and regional totals mentioned.
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Londiv
Warsaw
Tates
Isenets
Rasant Party
Work Party
Uthere
Ted Pene Tee Owe
Hospital Watchmen Dismissed at Yeronga Brisbane
Six civilian guards employed by the army to guard Yeronga Hospital were given ten days notice of dismissal after two squatters and later more families occupied the premises. An army spokesman said the guards were no longer required now squatters were in position. The firing was not punishment for failing to prevent entry.
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Haa Beer Ford Clare
Chine
Australis
Bayer
Paris
Lecole Dep Arc
Seers
Shanghai
Polis
Siberia
Sanda
Cltman
Vie
Ehanghal
Latlarly
Australia
Australien
Haman
Shanibal Gas Co
Coh Thenbald
Melbourne
Tom
Shanghal
Theobald
Starghal
Jewish Committee
China
Brisbane
Furvier Waaaf
Yeronga
Dusmiesal Loiay
A. Eden
Bardon
Communist Party
Joan Jar Syrtone
Chiaumars
Germat Minehel
Rmsnery
Tararea
Peter
Acitralin
Shanghai collision leaves hundreds dead in river tragedy
Shanghai January 18. Chinese authorities report about 100 missing from a ship that sank early on January 18 after a collision on the Whangpoo River. Early notes put the dead at around 400 with survivors describing ice and overcrowding aboard the vessel and demanding compensation.
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Shanghai
Whangpoo River
Malayan Proposals of Poised Labor Ties Stir Singapore
A Telegraph Agency report outlines proposals affecting workers and unions in Singapore amid political tensions. The piece notes involvement of 300 entities and references the Democratic Union faction forming ties with local labor groups.
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London
Telegraph Agency
Singapore
Joboresi
Democratic Union
Eight Injured In Cairns Level Crossing Smash
Eight people were injured in a severe collision at a Cairns level crossing when a rail motor with two trailers transporting 58 tigers from Mareeba collided with a motor truck driven by Alf Welch. Ambulance teams treated victims at the scene and at Cairns Hospital, with several passengers and drivers sustaining serious head and leg injuries and one man amputating a hand. The wreckage blocked the crossing for hours as authorities assessed the damage and restored rail service.
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Cairns
Mareeba
Alf Welch
R. C. Welch
Martyn-street
Kawaré Lamakey
Andhor
Muaver Road
Hart Secon
Angers
Shrek Aasrittet
Oma
Hugh Charlee Methican
Mux
Tebe
Tinlmthoiaea
Anne Lo Ilary
Oman
Bolton
Mareeto
Acre
Mareroa Raeralome
Chimmara Disaster Off Euboea Island
Panic on an overcrowded ship as the Chimmara disaster unfolds off Euboea Island. Rescue efforts rush to the scene with officials reporting casualties and ongoing salvage operations.
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Euboea Island
Queensland Defeated In Shield Match At Melbourne
Queensland faced a heavy defeat in the Shield game as Victoria bowled them out for 188 on resumption. Carrigan top scored with 25 and Miller delivered an early burst, while Ring and Freer troubled the Queensland batsmen. The match ended amid controversy rumors and a shock wind in gusty conditions.
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Acton
Carrigan
Tribe Apd
Catvighe
Queensland
London Transport Strike Unsettled
A garbled dispatch reports ongoing unsettled strike activity affecting London's transport system. Details are unclear due to text corruption but reference is made to authorities and scheduling impacts on services and commuters.
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London Transport
London
Golden Casket Second Prize To Cairns Brisbane
Prize listings show names and addresses across Cairns Brisbane and Ipswich with numbers and references including Howie Colis Murrey and others in a chaotic OCR fragment. items include Darm and Duncan Nolan entries along with Bombay India mentions and a long list of recipients. The readable entries mix people and locations without clear event context.
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Brisbane
Caner
Howie
FW Collis
Betray
S Murrey
T White Briere
Jef.o
P Ferruclo
Spence Street
Cairurthud
H Livermore
M.patlaon
Duncan G Nolan
Ipswich
MC Thorpe
Olive Pereira Wolland Howsa
Colaba
Bombay
India
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Raerian Boned
Eer
Sapeas
Bomarca
Erwin
Eau
A Jewim
Free Country
Munkt
Svarn
Caina
Verret
Youne
Deen
Robert
Barting
Nye
Tye Burtonecwr
Juatome
Calres
Ryan
Catlee T
Camms
Wildy
Department of Tuneigrsee
Witchell
Montery
Sim
Ama
Corveraien
Intervent
Inteet Atving
Britain
Abirallan
Tradne
Lohan Ehattnge
Stner
Sarurti Weil
Farm of Satan
United Kingdom
Eesistence
ME Chifley
Wanganella
Barrett's Reef
Wellington Harbour
Jett
Lipwand
Minton
Mecevin
Hittin
Edward Lanikey Wat
Marcela
Gad
Mary Lavehey
Alfred Welsh
Murlyne Street
Carrigan's Fine Stand
ALON
Viewsra
Lane
Flak Carrigan
Victoria
Miller
Aczigan
Mideon
Makina
Bowie Rogers
Morris
BNSAL
McCool
Jim Ring
McCuol
Risg Ang
Freer
Young
Hasselt
Lubeh Cartyny
Minutas
Raymar
Johnson
Ball Onleckt
Bowling
Miller Freer
T Johns
3 Rail
Ewest
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