Mt Lamington eruption kills or injures four thousand natives
An A A P report from Port Moresby quoting Ivan Champion, Director of District Services, says about 40000 natives are killed or injured by the Mt Lamington eruption in Northern Papua. The northern face of the mountain has blown away and steam and smoke still issue from a large crater. Ground relief teams and a shuttle air service to Popondetta support three doctors a nurse and three medical workers aiding the burned natives.
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Melbourne
Port Mores
A.A.P
Mt. Lamington
Papua
Director of
District Services
Ivan Champion
Champion
Port Moresby
Popendetta
Turbulent eruption trauma near Bangara and Popendella
Eyewitness accounts describe a volcanic eruption near Bangara that killed a missionary and many residents. Rescue efforts followed as fires raged and a wall of ash and mud filled valleys, burying villages and delaying aid while locals ferried the dead and searched for survivors.
Royal Commission Sittings Delayed By Weather
Fragmented report describes postponed royal commission sittings due to northern weather. The proceedings touch on Pastoral Industry plans at Tower, charters issued, and travel disruptions affecting sessions in Port Moresby Lae and other locations.
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Port Moresby
Wey
Mac
Ta & Wil
de Gunther
Alwale
Lamington
Clues Sought in Far North Polio Outbreak Investigation
Far North health officials consider sending a deputy to inspect outbreak centers in Georgetown and Mt Spec while drills in Cairns and Noel Clark Tassend areas unfold. Reports cite polio suspects among residents, fatalities in Cavill and Furber families, and aerial aid plans to move patients to Cairns and Ingham as weather permits.
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Brisbane
Health Department
D. Johnson
Palia
Jobmon
Mt. Spec
Tonewil
Cavill
Hubert Cavill
Les Furber
Influenza Epidemic Waning Across Regions Amid Strikes
London reports decline in cases as Ministry cautions that outbreaks may flare in unaffected towns. Liverpool shows improvement while other areas face rising sickness. 6000 children absent from schools and 900 workers away as rail strikes halt deliveries.
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Ministry of Health
England
London
Liverpool
Shemfeld
Peel
Limerick
Colin
Uae
Miners propose stoppages amid federation vote
The Miner Central Council advances weekly stoppages after backing cost industry tribunal recommendations. A nationwide meeting will decide plans with a power conference likely and transport officials warn rain services may be cut tomorrow.
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Sydney
Minerantral Council
Me. Gallagher
Miners' Federation
Schaervere
Galelagher
Thurway
N.E.W
Queensland
Victoria
Indignant Prague Reports Airfield Violation Claims
Czech officials accuse American air force of violating air defenses and maneuvering near Saar area. Prague protests cite presumed breach of regime limits and demand clarification from allied authorities amid growing tension.
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Prague
Aechoslovel
Phreien ‘Ministry
Bates Im
Saar
Wage Increases Apply Across Regions and Sectors
The article details a nationwide rise in basic wages and potential adjustments to average earnings across 30 towns. It notes new wage awards set to raise men’s wages by at least a specified percentage, with varying effects depending on prior pay levels and existing raises.
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Comemonraith
Willeta
Awe Tasad
Soul Wales
Thustdiel Regier
Tayioll
Blood drives urged for volcano victims and survivors
Melbourne reports urgent blood requests for Mt Camingvon disaster survivors. Red Cross appeals to public for donors tonight and tomorrow. Servicemen lend aid, with stories of rescues and long treks to safety as the relief effort widens.
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Melbourne
Mt. Camingvon
Rai Wlephone
Othe Ehalrman
Ralioem
John Neymani
John Se
Batly
Wool price record at Sydney market on January 21
The Sydney wool market set a new price record as high as 313, a day after a 313d peak. Traders note demand for merino fleece remained strong with several lots surpassing the previous day’s highs.
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Sydney
Byaney
Missing Child Tracked After Wild North Queensland Search
A missing boy near Meast Sharrost and Biggenden prompted a large search by Ina Reuven and local volunteers. The child wandered from home Friday night, was found shaken but alive at Biggenden Hospital after hours of river and bush patrols. Police reported the boy could not speak at first, later seeking water, while relatives cautioned the public as officials investigated.
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Reuven
Bigwenden
Rauber
Tara
Abe
Ty Moe
Berenson
Gordens
Ifm
West
Nile
Reuben
Berrian
Reuben van
Leslie "Griggs
Seeman
Bigsendien
Sears
Bogen Ben Nod
Biggenden
Medin
Seach
Wallace
Ieadet
William
Grevell
Gayndah
Svareha
Mervyn Blephereen
Pasconi
Bigzenden
Arcond
Mex Archer
Binkensien
Sydney workers vote on overtime ban amid industry tension
Waterside workers in Australia consider a February 3 vote to ban overtime as part of a dispute over terms. The bid follows a stalled agreement and a meeting chaired by A E Monk. The federation's council of unions organized the conference aiming to avert a work stoppage.
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Sydney
Australia
Arrow
Ehatminity
Sydney Taey
Star
Watersige
Porie Fram
Fedare Chunei Ihe
Ing
Ted
Asteration Council of Unions
Censorship Debate Over Korean War Displays
On July 7 4 AP reports defense of wartime displays by a chief official asserting security rather than accuracy. Col Echols and other officers discussed coverage and recent changes to information presented at Tokyo based military quarters.
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Washington
Masihre Prest
Eomoe
Washington Shifts Korea Policy Away From MacArthur
Washington signals a shift in Korean policy with less deference to General MacArthur as the State and Defence Departments avoid public discussion of ties to him. Reports from Washington note no formal contraction of his technical authority, but emphasize that his era of dominance in Far Eastern policy is over.
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New York
MacArthur
Washington
North Korea
State
Defence
Lees
Christian Science Monitor
Joseph Harsch
General MacArthur
Far East
Unclear World War II Command Debate Reported
Fragmentary OCR recalls a disputed account of General MacArthur and allied policy. The text references U S officials, General Harsch, and intelligence issues, noting cautions and alleged instructions impacting theater actions and the broader strategy in the Pacific.
Migration drive cited as aid to growth in uncertain times
A fragmentary speech discusses migration as a remedy to labor shortages, noting 8000 workers in 1949 and a larger figure of 80,000 during wartime mobilization. The speaker argues migration increases production and addresses economic strain amid government and international concerns.
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Australie
WMI
Jenesks
Iran
Staal
Brie
Tag
Arava
Brrr
Mimrane
Holt
Buna
Dutch court upholds ban on Ambonese in Indonesian conflict
Ambonese members of the Dutch forces are protected from being sent to Ambon in Indonesia occupied by Indonesian rebels. The Hague Court of Appeal upheld the verdict declaring the Dutch government cannot deploy Ambonese troops or units to disputed areas without consent. The decision notes the Ambonese relatives and units remain in place as tensions rise over Indonesian control.
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Rague Jno 1
AAP
Haeue Court
Appee
Axe
Bost Molucca
Shot Fatality in Christchurch
A fatal shooting incident occurred in Christchurch with a person killed. Police are investigating the case and have not released further details about the victims or circumstances.
Unclear Entry on Youth Recruitment in Malays Dependence
Fragmentary report notes plans affecting thousands of young men amid cross-border influence. Mentions include power figures, regulatory calls, and recruitment concerns with references to dates and places that are unreadable.
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Sinuapowe
Pana
al Jynes
Iodds
Rewisau
Preset Sutton
Maire Belwen
Salas Venerdar
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