Flood isolates South Coast towns near Brisbane
Rain stopped by midday but flood waters cut off Beaudesert Beenleigh Mount Tamborine Eagleby Logan Village Waterford and Nerang from Brisbane. Police report control with no loss of life and food supplies intact. Logan River rising. Logan floods Slack's Creek area. Pacific Highway submerged 30 feet. Beenleigh Holmview railway blocked 11 feet deep. Albert River subsiding. Beenleigh road expected clear by midday tomorrow unless Logan waters back up.
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Brisbane
Beaudesert
Beenleigh
Mount Tamborine
Eagleby
Logan Village
Waterford
Nerang
Logan
Slack’s Creek
Holmview
Albert
Nazi Power Gains in Germany Alarm Over Democratic Work
A London dispatch reports a network described by the committee for the study of burning, claiming Bolshevik and nationalist influences across Germany and abroad. It notes increased Nazi alignment among youths, rising Wehrmacht sentiment, and aims to pressure toward a controlled political order amid debates on democracy and future governance.
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London
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Inermalinnal ‘Committee
Sweden
South Africa
Germaine
Moscow
Marsh
Abe
Lora Vancitiart
Santa Beabavor
Tara Merri
Relbsbaerstinn
Ieommers
Hanteed
Nau Party
Aganisailor
Renart Conehidad
Steamer Crash at Brisbane Wharf Involves Cap Tarus
January 6 report of floodwaters and a collision near Brisbane wharf on the Sydney Noames run. Cap Tarus struck Corinda and was assisted to Mary Street wharf for inspection.
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Brisbane
Bbide
Corinda
Mary Street
Flood Damage Sparks havoc at SWIC and Bremer River
January 28 report from Swic details flood destruction along the Bremer River. Creaked crates and stores flooded Limestone St premises. Mr Runts garage owner suffers major loss from oil drums and crated goods washed away. Mrs Gehrix’s house backroom collapses. bridges submerged. Rosebery parade area nearly submersed as river levels rise and then fall later in the day.
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Tprwich
Mri Runts
Bremer
Rumy
M. Gehrix
Train and Car Passengers Marooned Near Casino
A garbled report describes trains and car passengers stranded during a night near Secona and Beckley. Mentions a poet Black rat, coach Ae and a casino scene. Mentions delays to Brisbane and Warwick voyages. Details are fragmentary with multiple place names and personal references.
Brisbane Floods Strain River and City Rescue Efforts
Brisbane faced severe floods as the river surged, inundating parts of the south and western districts. Rescues occurred across Narangba and surrounding areas with volunteers and police aiding marooned residents, including a 20 year old and a nurse, while many families were cut off and supplies were stretched.
U S Infant Deaths Huge War Total
Between Pearl Harbor and VJ Day the chief of the Labour’s Childrens Bureau pegs American infant deaths around 480000, a figure said to be more than twice the wartime American deaths. The report notes poor medical care and hospital access as factors amid wartime strain. Floods and weather disrupt outdoor events as sport delays and cancellations occur.
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Charles Adamski
Boonah Bethanie
Adam
Spashington
Berween
Pearl Harbour
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Labour 'S Childrens’ Bureau
Mise
Warnerize Searoc
Umen
Manoora Crew Complaint Sparks NAVT Board Report
Brisbane reports the NAVT Board calls for a report into complaints from Manoora crew aboard The Manoora about 1080 occupation troops and a Friday shipboard absence. Captain Cousin claims leave was not granted while others went ashore. conditions aboard were disputed. the vessel sailed for Japan with meals aboard.
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Brisbane
Soard
Japan
Dam
Court
Meri
Exchanging officers with Russia amid wartime diplomacy
Fragmentary Reuters report on Paris and Moscow talks about an exchange of British and Soviet officers. Officials debate whether such exchanges would advance or hinder the war effort, with cautious remarks on potential overall impact and strategic signaling.
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London
Tass
Paris
Maressal
Nfl
Stull
America
Jana
Be Mit
Barmany
Wwe Precttit Eenlle Merite
Brawl at rodeo Melbourne ends in chaos
At Tex Morton's rodeo in Melbourne yesterday a brawl broke out between rival groups. One jaw was broken, equipment smashed, and a vehicle damaged. Police intervened as crowd unrest escalated with threats and property damage including a caravan and tents. No arrests reported.
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Melbourne
Snam
Car
Tex Morton
Redea
Ploe
Fox Morton
Asreste
Gordon Dell
Belotglog
Atotton
Morton
Verari Cat Park
American attitudes toward Japan war crimes and pacifist response
Fragmented text reflects U S reaction to Japan wartime actions and calls for accountability. It mentions skepticism about victory claims and indignant rhetoric about pacific theatre, with references to democracy, wartime economy, and public sentiment in New York.
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New York
Bax Bens
Iowa
Amortage of Tractors Melbou rn y
Unclear OCR text mentions minister and commerce but specifics are unreadable. Summary focuses on a government official, commerce minister, and agricultural machinery context with possible shortage or relief referenced. No clear names, dates, places, or events can be reliably extracted from the fragment.
Twelve Die In London Plane Crash
A January Croydon Aerodrome crash killed twelve people on a Dakota bound for Rhodesia. Six women, three men, a two year old, a baby and a pilot perished. Seven people, including four crew, were hospitalized with burns and shock as fire consumed both aircraft on the tarmac.
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London
A.A.P
Croydon
Tvo
Rhodesia
Marseilles
Rome
Tragedy Recall From Plane Crash Neighbor Accounts
Relatives recall a disaster scene near 104 Gaech Duhen where a plane crash occurred. Witnesses describe wreckage, a man named George Wright and others aiding survivors, with voices recounting fear, tears, and shock as assistance arrived.
Adelaides Test Testy Crowd At Adelaide Barracking Sparks Referee Action
Adelaide June 25 A crowd at Adelaide Oval jeered Walter Hammond during the day’s play as England chased a modest total. Langridge and Hammond shared a lengthy stand before barracking prompted a bowler’s warning and a disruption near stumps. England ended day one at 62 for two with Hammond failing to reach a century.
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Adelaide
Adelle Oval
Walter Hamond
Hrannesaner
Hammon
Tecors
Sana Ender
Hien Langridge
Hamewood
Lawt
Craig
England
Ware
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Sun
Bent
South Australia
Waa
Hanmond
Langridge
Gethwicker
MCC
Siaith
Australia
Frank Wool
Nichole
Hammond
Ina
Claas
Seninay
Bray Mater
Ustit
Use of Atom Bomb Defended
The report portrays Stimson defending the use of the atomic bomb, noting he argued the weapon would end the war with Japan. It cites the aim to save lives by hastening surrender and references targets, strategic rationale, and the broader wartime context.
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Japan
Weary Stimson
Stimson
Kyoto
Lai
Capetal
Mary Mare
Miami Beach Mystery Ends In Unclear Arrests
Fragmentary report from Miami Beach outlines a complex incident involving multiple individuals and an alleged ritual provocation. The sparse OCR text hints at an evening event, possible arrests, and a confrontation near a venue or home. Details are not clear in the surviving lines.
Unclear OCR fragment with sports practice notes
Fragmentary notes describe gymnasium events and practice at a club or school. Several names and places appear mixed with scores and dates, but the text is heavily garbled and lacks a coherent report or outcome.
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