Britain’s Rearmament Plan Revealed by Attlee
London January 29 AAP Britain will call up 235000 reservists for 15 days training this summer as part of a broad rearmament programme. The defence budget for three years could reach £4700 million excluding stockpiling. Tank and aircraft output to be quadrupled by 1953 54 with total armed forces at 800000 next April.
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A.A.P
Britain
C. R. Attlee
House of Commons
Mr. Attlee
Royal Air Force
Whitehall
Call-Up for Navy and Defence Production Push
The report outlines a national mobilization with 2968 men called up for training and large scale production shifts. It notes exports aims, tax impacts, and rising demand for materials as Britain gears up for increased arms output and civil defense, including potential rationing and employment shifts.
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Ion Wuldermine
Sae Jae Fir
Lee
Jeonawili
Enoupit Pernean
Copland-Spender Clash at Panberna
A fragmented report notes a boxing or fighting event between Copland and Spender at Panberna with sparse details. Partial fragments reference Feb dates, locations like Wesley, and participants such as Mosley and Moseley, but specifics are unclear. The piece seems to describe a scheduled match or confrontation with uncertain venue and timing.
School Teacher Disappears in Pittsworth
A Pittsworth report notes a school teacher vanished during a look for a substitute post. Readers are told a substitute and a pause in school permits are involved as authorities pursue clues about the missing educator.
Five Missing in Korea Shrouded in Mystery
Melbourne reports in a tense patrolling error as three Hive Man Australia guards vanish in Korea. Names linked include Col Donald Puteer and Buck, with uncertain details on location and fate. Police say next of kin notified. the incident remains under Army inquiry.
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Hiveman Australiad Patrol
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Susan
Donald Puteer
New Boney Wales
Drogen
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Resolution amended by Arab Asians in peace talks
Reuters reports amid Netkand talks the Arab Asian resolution was amended to gain broader support from Middle East powers. Indian delegates, backed by Peking, pressed for changes to describe Peking as not accepted rather than rejected. A second amendment seeks sanctions discussion by the Collective Measures Committee after an aggressor label. Australia supported the American plan, but the committee adjourned for further talks.
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Keith Shann
Australia
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Japan Presses for Return of Islands in Diplomacy
Fragmented text outlines Japan seeking the return of disputed islands amid tensions with the United States and three major power groups. Mentions Kirile Ryukyu and liberal diplomacy, with unclear details on timeline or participants.
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French Premier in US for Talks With President
Washington reports that French Premier Pleven and cabinet members met with President Truman to discuss Indo China tensions and a potential Chinese Communist invasion. Pleven planned to urge a resumption of North Atlantic defences and seek a high level regional conference.
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Fears for Safety of Eight Families Trapped by Floods
In early 20th century Brisbane coverage, police evacuated twelve Maroochy River families amid record floods along the near north coast. Six families were rescued from homes six miles below Yandina by a police power dinghy after volunteers planned a night rescue but visibility dropped to yards. Authorities requested an Army duck to reach stranded residents, with at least 50 homes reported inundated three to ten miles upstream as the Maroochydore area coped with rising floodwaters.
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Riverwide flood tests regional limits and aid push
Report from Maree and surrounding districts describes river two miles wide at multiple points with rising waters threatening roads and property. Postmaster Mt Yan and M Plavyne note intergovernmental talks on flood relief while farmers refuse to leave flooded homes. Heavy rain devastates Bruce Highway and Warwick area, marooning visitors and straining catchments as emergency services brace for further rises.
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US attitude on Dulles mission
Reuters reports London January 2 that British views on the Japanese peace settlement and the Far Eastern Commission influenced by the United States remain cautious. Dulles outlined broad treaty principles with Yoshida in Tokyo while avoiding schedule details. No definite date set for his trip to Australia New Zealand or the Philippines.
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Italian Cavalry Officer In Rome Rumor Sparks Scandal
A Daily Mail correspondent reports that an Italian cavalry captain allegedly betrayed a comrade. The tale centers on a dramatic dispute while touring Rome and touches on murder accusations and alleged attempts to avenge a dishonor linked to a colonel.
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Uncertain Korea War report amid typhus fears
A United Press correspondent reports that in Korea near MacArthur’s headquarters soldiers faced typhus and other diseases. Informants say typhus outbreaks are causing private turmoil and significant trouble for the troops in the area.
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Heartquar
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Interests of Natives in Australia Debate at Brisbane
Brisbane Archbishop Marye urged fostering the welfare of remaining Aborigines in Australia in a heated debate reported from Brisbane. Dr Halse noted Philippine influence and warned about mised and full Monde atives living in mission reserves. Officials urged government action to help natives adjust while warning on population decline and preservation of culture. The piece cites church leaders and government figures discussing establishment of protective measures and the need for native welfare policies.
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NSW Coal Fields Stoppages Amid Negotiations
NSW coal fields face stoppages as both Left and Right Wing factions push for a wage deal. Officials express confidence a promise will be reached. talks resume tomorrow with sessions planned through the week. The president and general secretary attend, with voices from New South Wales and Queensland coordinating a possible settlement.
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Volcanologist seeks help as Lamington erupts again
Government volcanologist Mr G A Taylor reports another eruption at Lamington Volcano in the Me Lamington Sanger area. A volcanic plume rose to 10,000 feet with pumice clouds last night and several reports indicate continued activity.
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NSW Faces Tough Loss In Sydney Cricket Ground Test
In a tightly contested match at the Sydney Cricket Ground NSW fell behind time while Victoria pressed for victory. Key performances included Lambert and Madden for NSW, and insightful bowling by Johnston and Turner aided by McDonald. The innings featured several dramatic slides and a late chase that fell short of the target.
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Mackay Harbour Activity Amid Cargo Operations
At Mackay Harbour on January 30 report notes intertidal activity and shipyard movements. Vessel Omak and crew prepare for extended operations while cargo handling involves sugar and other goods. Expected to affect arrivals until Saturday night before departure toward United Emirates and tie ups with multiple ships.
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Mystery fish sighting near Gayridah in Bur Att River
In Maryborough on January 30 a local expert notes a possible luderick caught in the Bur Att River near Gayridah. Record shows uncertainty as to species, with fishermen Mears R. Welker and A. Hatusr of Gayndan reporting a different nose for the fish.
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Naval bombardment of Kansong and coastal actions
Dawn attack on Kansong near the 38th parallel described as one of the heaviest bombardments this month. Missouri led battleships and carrier aircraft targeting railways highways and bridges. UN and Chinese fronts reported limited advances and heavy fighting around Suwon and Seoul as Allied and Communist forces clash along the west front.
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Hangings Scheduled for Monday in Melbourne
The Premier stated that the hangings, all from Geurney, are set for Monday following a Privy Council review. Ronald Donald Clayton, 34, a clerk, awaits execution for murder after a prior deferment. Efforts to secure further delay hinge on fresh evidence and new appeals before the Privy Council.
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Communist Tactics Condemned In Global Remarks
Fragmented report cites remarks by Mr Spender in Newcastle condemning communist tactics aimed at disrupting economies. He links peace offensives to a broader strategy to divide Western nations and separate cohorts within Asia, urging vigilance against such influence.
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Forest Fires in Victoria Under Forestry Act
A fragment highlights enforcement of the Forestry Act in Victoria with references to fire control and jurisdiction over burned areas. The brief notes confusion in wording but indicates official action and protection measures for burnt regions under legal authority.
Native bites crocodile during fatal bushfires event
The report notes a severe bushfire emergency in the state with thousands of people displaced and extensive property loss. Estimates suggest over ten thousand people were in danger as fires spread across large areas, prompting statewide emergency responses and the potential impact on communities.
Farms Threatened by Cattle Fire Near Melbourne
A fire three days old threatens farms fourteen miles from Melbourne as firemen watch for shifting winds. Neighbors alert for danger as flames edge toward the town, with firefighters on alert for gusts that could push the blaze nearer residences.
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Delayed Vessel to Sail Amid Turbulent Seamen Meeting
A delayed vessel was slated to sail amid a heated seamen meeting on January 20. Reports describe disputes over crew assignments and potential bribery accusations while officials reviewed the vessel Kul and related delays affecting cargo and passage.
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Joly Connery
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Man Stole for Honeymoon Case Details Blur
A man charged in a Cradley district case allegedly stole 108 pounds from a crewing table to fund a honeymoon. He told police he planned a return visit after the wedding but was fined 20 pounds and ordered to make restitution.
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