Mount Lamington Volcano Erupts Killing Missionary
Port Moresby reports an Anglican missionary burned to death as flaming lava swept the Mount Lamington slopes. At least 30 natives killed or burned. unconfirmed radio reports suggest up to 50 Europeans died. Relief aircraft reached Higatory airstrip nine miles away to request water food and medical supplies as ash polluted streams and tanks.
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Port Moresby
Associated Press
Port Moresb iv
Java
Mount Lamington
Statron
Higatory
Mt Lamington eruption feared as natives flee scene
Injured and exhausted villagers flee the Mt Lamington area after the volcano erupted. Eyewitnesses report thick ash, burning debris and heavy smoke drifting toward Sangare Mission and nearby settlements. Local authorities and missionaries describe warnings issued as lava and fumes spread, with several survivors recounting perilous escapes along rough trails and roads.
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Melbourne
Jas
Jeidrnte
Taylye O
Lamington
Dust haze and volcanic fog disrupt Port Moresby voyage
Report from Port Moresby describes a wide dust pall and thick volcanic fog that reduced visibility to around 80 yards. Passengers arriving on the Queen Alexandra air service from Port Moresby observed smoky conditions and street trees coated by ash. Medical teams in Brisbane and Townsville arranged serum shipments to Port Moresby and Lae as a precaution, while a Red Cross response was organized.
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Sydney
San
Qantar
Aire
Port Moresby
Lamington
Port Moresoy
Bonie
Ine
Rubin Sewmilite
Port
Monesby
Rubin
Munn
Fort Moresty
Brisbane
Lae
Hagin Farey
Townstar
Brishene
Townsville
Moresby
Vor
Tae
Port Moressy
Red Cross
Security questions under Japan peace treaty debate
Discussion outlines two American concerns over Japan security after a potential peace treaty The main focus is keeping American troops in Japan and curbing a possible rise of a strong military presence While some propose domestic security arrangements or a separate treaty to cover Japan's defense the dialogue remains uncertain and exploratory amid weather reports in the Gulf region noting tropical rain and squally winds impacting Normanton and surrounding areas
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Jesse
Japan
Bing
Thornler
Iaxera
Australian Zealand
Philippines
Omeinia Ania
Pacific
Westy
Jepan
Gulf
Ote
Gurensland
Dull Gqualla
Wanrook
Normanton
Tony Ken
Asia
Dulles
Tis
Hypedal Whelea
Burro
Richardst
Weather Bureau
Gulfentinery
Alefore
Eistern Downe
Flood Victims Strain Overseas Shipping Efforts
Overseas snipping reports from Brisbane and Sydney on January 27 show international shippers racing to secure cargo space for North Queensland aid. Officials warn delivery delays persist as freighters race schedules, with limited Fargo and other freight in short supply amid December backlogs.
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Brisbane
North Queensland Businansien
Brita
Sydney
Jan
Pic
Ee Arra
Bier
Thergmare
Gress
Canberra considers strike proposals amid industrial trends
In Canberra Jan, the Labour Minister Holt says Cabinet will review all portable entries of enamiter and discuss a programme to address industrial conditions. He notes attention to waterfront activity and trends in industry as part of the cabinet brief. He warns Communist effort to gain power via industrial action and outlines government countermeasures against aviation development and waterfront claims.
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Canberra
Cera
Miniter
Labour and National Service
Holt
Acti ‘Vity
Coe
Britain Armament Supplies Amid London Shortage Story
A historic naval and industrial report notes Britain must boost primary exports to offset material shortages affecting engineering sectors including vehicle and shipbuilding. The piece discusses potential shifts away from domestic production toward higher export of nonferrous goods to sustain industry.
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London
Sigineerind Industrien
Itte
Expan
Townevell Jen and others face medical tragedy in New York
An unclear report notes a young married man and others in Townevele area affected by poliomyelitis. The piece mentions a hospital admission and a city or town response, with limited readable details about dates or individuals.
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Marrisd Mas
Dun
Ib Kter-In-Ise
Jecab Malik
Health Department Doctor For Georgetown Update
Georgetown residents awaited word on Dr Lulhmen returning Mareeba by air after a Brisbane to Cairns flight arranged by the State Health Department. Aerial ambulance movements involved Cairns and Gordonvale to transport a patient to Mareeba Hospital amid shifting landing risks at Reedy’s Springs and Carpentarie Downs airstrips.
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Georgetown Josey
T.A.A
Lulhmen
Brisbere
Cairne
State Department of Health
Falconer
Mareeba
Ningle
Repide Shera
Ana Mager
Thasecraft
Imichap Ak
Caorastare Springs
Mitch
Townsville
Reedy’s Springs
Carpentarie Downs
Cain
RK Norman
Calms
Reed's Springs
Ingham
Ibe
Ioe
Mto
Nate Norman
HET Am
Georgetows
Miners Reject New Award At Blackheath Meeting
At a large Blackheath miners meeting, members unanimously reject a proposed award. Audrey Donald reports general fairness while Carleen Clark notes mixed views. The gathering discussed contracting, federation action, and urged continued solidarity amid rain and travel disruptions. The item mentions local authorities, the town council, and a recent patient transport from Mt teen for treatment.
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Carleen Clark
Audrey Donald
Sandra Bethelwan
Waterday
Polic
Wanton
Ipswich
Blackheath
Incetie
Minery’ Federation
Canta Teecu
Counell
Timages
Townmville
Victoria tightens shield grip in tense cricket moment
Victoria batsmen Meulsmen and Harvey led a strong home showing as Queensland posted a tense chase. Captain Van Tieuieman top scored with 135, while Beijer and Mendenas added runs in a compact team effort. Spinner Jonson troubled most Queenslanders in a tense innings as Victoria cemented a grip on the match.
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Eval
Victoria
Queensland
Harvey Bern
Thouen
Fim
Markayannin
Weatier
Uvsck
McCool
AM TYRE REPAIRING om Tenne
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Tyre
Srebane, Jen
Precautions Against Spread of Polio In Queensland Schools
A medical council chaired by State Health Director-General Dr Fryburgh outlines polio safeguards as Queensland considers reopening schools after holidays. The council cites epidemic data and lists towns including Babinda, Maryborough, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton area districts.
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Rawcatian
H Davria
Mc. Moore
Fryburgh
Brisbane
Ides
General Hospital
Dae
Cieneral of Health
W. J.koson
Ina
Ted
Queensland
Uireemon
Move Against Red and United Nations Ties Discussed
A fragmented report cites diplomats and leaders debating steps to support collective security under the United Nations. Britain’s Cabinet plans to meet tomorrow to decide how Britain will align with an American resolution, with Commonwealth nations broadly backing the measure while India and Pakistan may oppose or abstain. Final vote projections suggest a 43 to 1 result in favor, with Soviet members and others abstaining.
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Britain
Bilish
Ie Foorrow Moran
London
New York
Australia
New Zealand
Cansie
South Africa
India
Pakistan
Invasion threat to Australia warns Holt at Jubilee convention
Canberra dispatch cites Immigration Minister H E Holt warning that a future sea invasion is possible despite Japan's defeat. He urged rapid population growth and continued migration from the United Kingdom to preserve Britain's influence and Australia's security, noting migration flows fell after war but must be sustained to defend against potential attackers.
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Canberra
Japan
H. E. Holt
Siolt Saya
Australia
Hall
Australians wounded in Korea report from Canberra
Canberra reports Australians wounded in Korea with brief casualty names and status. Minister for the Army Mr J Pranela stated the list includes a man wounded in action and others remaining on duty. Names such as Vincent Sinclair and Geral Marwell Quiniar appear in the dispatches.
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Canberra
J. Pranela
Fete
Vincent Sinclair Nie
Jace Tonan Veompt
Pte Geral
Marwell
Quiniar
Toll of Casualties Rises Amid Swiss Train Tragedy
In Switzerland 40 dead and 47 injured as snowbound villages suffer from floods and landslides. American tourists are among the victims while rescues comb dense fog near the Austrian border. A train tunnel collapse near Arona disrupts travel with six passengers reported aboard.
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Switzerland
Alatria
Italy
Reina
Ata
Bhima
Pier le Ta
Moe
St Artimsl
Corie
Arona So
Trabond Bragulophastm & Tunnel
New Assaults on Communists Reported in Tokio War Chronicle
A garbled dispatch describes United Nations aircraft over Russia and Korea, with claims of heavy fighting near Gallaime and Wonju. The report notes UN forces advancing then withdrawing, with sporadic clashes and renewed pressure from Communist forces along a river line and town outskirts.
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Tokio
United Nation
Rusrva
United Nations Griend Tren Warhaven
Ste
Chon Ney
Jenus
Uried Satna Unite
Tast
Gallaime
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