Rise in retail price of sugar agreed by two bodies
A joint statement from Australian Cane Growers' Council general secretary R Muir and Australian Sugar Producers' Association general secretary E T S Pearce said an immediate rise of 2d per lb in Chevateil sales price was unanimously adopted after a meeting with Premier V C Gair. They noted the higher rise was actually required and hoped for a greater increase in 1952.
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Brisbane
V. C. Gair
Australian Cane Growers’ Council
Australian Sugar Producers’ Association
Mesars
R. Muir
E. T. S. Pearce
Delegation Pushes Interim Sugar Price Deal Amid Talks
A delegation pressed for an interim price arrangement amid Sugar Industry talks. They sought government action to set a provisional raw sugar price before June, aiming to ease cost pressures and avoid further price variations. The group emphasized urgency and planned to seek an interview with the Prime Minister for a prompt response.
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Tae Titans
Ugar Board
Corparsie
Callie
Lee Delepartin
Jereme
Cairns Cadet Leads at Greensane Army Camp
Cairns cadet Ther man Hansen of 44 Miasinateeel Cairns led the Souiapout parade of cadets at the Greensane Army Camp. The event featured drill and school participants with Hansen topping the field among 300 cadets from various schools.
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Greensane
Waicnage
Cade
Cheenbank Army
Serman Hansen
Cairns le Jock Cadet Corps
Bape Ak School
Sire College
Gexi
Therman Vansen
Arcordary
Bute Philp
Cama
Fragmented mural note hints at ancient trade routes
A garbled excerpt mentions a brilliant winged figure and a group moving through a Magma region on Thursday. It references Dy Ble Tas, Mugby Leap, and Freehend Enger, with scattered names suggesting a dated, possibly mythic travel or ritual scene.
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Antralus
Townsville Meat Meeting Debates Beef Exports Policy
Townsville residents pack a public meeting at the Town Theatre to urge an end to wholesale beef price issues and oppose continued export bans. Delegates vote against extending the Trades and Labour Council local ban on beef overseas despite six dissenters, while questions dominate the large turnout.
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Bri
Sprosition
Retai Oatclhery Association
Powmville Tradey and Labour Counsi
Townsville
England Can Beat Australia Says Former Captain
Action from London reports Australia tour prospects in 1985 praise from a former MCC captain. The article notes England could beat Australia, with discussion centered on team form and potential outcomes for the upcoming season.
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England
Australia
London
Jen
P Brown
MCC
Alitaire
Lesen
French Troops Sent to Tunisian Crisis Deepens
Reports say about 2000 French troops arrived in Tunis. In Moknin a gunbattle left one nationalist dead as police and French forces cleared the area. Demonstrators hurled grenades and weaponry while Civil Controller’s office noted unrest spreading to surrounding towns.
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Sertier
Preocs
Tunis
Aday
Tualatin
Nationalia Wis
Preneh
Thein Urgents
Moknin
Datounliste
Civil Sontrollar
Telomiba
Bots
Monsoonal Rains Drench Peninsula Regions
A garbled weather note reports monsoonal rain in the peninsula affecting areas such as Baigrane and Corn Gurme with drenching showers moving southward toward South Went and Queensland. Weather warnings mention shifting wind and potential unsettled conditions by week end.
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Pepi Gow
Gueensland
Mamacons
Baet
Ea E
Tao Ee
Cargo Delays Disrupt Cairns Towne Outfit
The cargo at Cairns was partially discharged as weather and shipping schedules caused delays. The transporter The Manunds, departing Cairns 14 hours later than usual, will proceed to Townaville to embark Towne passengers, affecting Sunday operations.
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Carey
Calne
Jay
Argo
Cairne
Townaville
Exebark
Ile Paumengera
Soviet Submarine Threat Forces U S Navy Chiefs to Consider War
In a scattered report US naval leaders debate renewed submarine risks from the Soviet fleet. Analysts discuss mobile power and early warning as essential factors shaping potential conflict and deterrence strategies.
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Admira
Naval Chiefs
British Tanks Open Fire at Ismailia Police Barracks
London reports that British tanks opened fire in Ismailia on auxiliary police barracks. The Centurion 20 pounder gun reportedly fired during clashes as police faced a siege at their headquarters.
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Ismailia
London
A.ap
Routar
Abe
Eye Ap Iy
Marxiliery
Sla
Caracol standoff ends amid fire as Egyptian police refuse arms
The Caracol area sees Brigadier Exham confronts Revraan police in a tense stand off. Egyptian forces deploy Centurion tanks and infantry as they demand surrender while fire damages buildings and a riverfront barricade. Dozens are killed or burned in chaotic clashes across Melbourne and Northern Victoria firefights and border incidents.
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Caracol
EO. Exham
Taird
Carseal Imam Armourea
Nice
Melbourne
Romes
Victoria
Cecil Boatswain
Clear Springs
Walwe
Lambe
Walwa
Taal Minister discusses Anglo-Egyptian settlement efforts
The Taal Minister in Cain said Ursa Prime’s efforts for an Anglo-Egyptian settlement are being pressed with hopes of success. He cited calls with Egyptian officials and sought American technical aid under aid programs for underdeveloped countries as Arab governments coordinate on conditions of American aid.
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Gamo
Ten
Cain
Ursa
Bins
Mer Nur EY
Isalah Ed Din Bey
Foreign Police Clash Over Ethiopian Church Grounds
General Errkine faces a flare of statements as police intervene when Exyptrane 14s attempt to seize grounds near a Roman Catholic Church in Jamailia. The dispute widens after a January 22 message from Premiers Nahas Pushe and others warns Britain to halt operations or face forcible measures.
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Aibhery
Jamailia
General Erskine
M. Nahas Pushe
Sevae
Imerir
Tuma
Test Match Sydney Report Shows Turbulent Play and Wind
Unclear match report describes Jem 53 and a fragile innings with Australia bowled for 137 overs 1. The narrative notes heavy wind and challenging conditions hindering play. Wickets fall as West Indies and Australia exchange leads with notable bowlers Gomes Lindwall and Stollmeyer contributing, while umpire and crowd reactions color the scene.
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Picoma
Guillen
Igs
Julien
Thea
Thoms
Gomes
Inhi
Thres
Vice Australia
Bres
Gamer
Elly Reaves
Harvey
Beneud
Heavy Rainfall at Babinda Causes Flooding and Battered Crops
Raw inexact OCR reports persistent rains in the Babinda district from January 12, with a sharp spell on January 18 bringing up to 16 inches in a 24 hour read. Rivers and creeks flooded banks, rail routes became impassable, and local farmers fear further downpours will worsen damage despite some relief.
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Babinds
Thureday
Babimia
Secauigns
Josephine
Raumell
Chancellor's Warning To Britons Amid Economic Tightening
London reports that the Exchequer’s chancellor Richard Bates warned Britons the road ahead may be difficult. He cited measures to reduce overseas spending and free resources for export, including restricting capital investment and limiting credit, with no plan to reverse course.
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London
A.ap
Chanteller of the Exchequer
Richard Bate
United Kiecedom
Pation
At the Commonweath Finance Maines Senlromce
Butler
Butler plan to restore civil balance stirs Britain
The British government debates postwar civil measures to balance supremacy with public service. Officials discuss manpower, wages, and policies designed to ease wartime strain and prepare for peacetime governance amid tight conditions and mounting pressures.
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Butler
Britain
Mc Buller
She “Butler
Taft
Jobe
Evernasl
Blair Athol Coal Production in Rockhampton Area
Report from Rockhampton on Blair Athol coal production for 2000 tons at Malt Attaren Sand and Blair Athol opan-cut mine. Railware MA Tam used for transport. Mines and power bot on site. Community engages with the operation in June.
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Rockhampton
Eula
Beit Athol
Rockhampin
Legalising Of Sp At Local Committee Stating
The piece discusses proposed legalization actions by the vice president and council members, aiming to strengthen penalties for fire related offenses. It notes a push to increase enforcement, with calls for tougher penalties and new provisions to deter crime. The text reflects political debate on criminal law and public safety measures.
Made to Appear and Off Course Betting Debate
Rev Pashon cites Gailitr guidance and betting on the course as the commission discusses gambling effects. Rev Pauken urges consideration of social impacts while the committee adjourns to resume in Toowoomba in February.
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Pashon
Pauken
Ewcelal
Wage Tee
Sna
al Toowoomba
W. Joint
Qmn
Comaimion
Woul
Brisbane
Western Powers Set Demands Over Austria Crisis
London reports Western powers accuse Russia and Austria of obstructing peace moves. Foreign Ministers draft a note urging compliance with a European settlement and de‑nazi fication talks. Deputies meet after a year to discuss the Austrian treaty and related sanctions.
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London
Briain
Atps
Ruma
Earher
Poreigs Minsters
Ihrer
Aman
Trieste
Mimeirs
Austria
International bank mission evaluates wealth program in Australia
A formal mission from an international bank studies Australia’s wealth program and government department expenditures, aiming to assess how 220 million dollars and related assets are managed. The report suggests a general evaluation of Asian and Bah ties, with timelines noted for August.
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