Australian Grown Leaf Blended Into Tobacco Debate
In Canberra the Agriculture Minister J McEwen told the Premiers conference Australia should not be forced to ship its tobacco to smokers. He supported a substantial proportion of Australian leaf in cigarettes, while ministers discuss lower tobacco excise, higher import duties on overseas cigarettes, and compulsory blending with Australian leaf. The Prime Minister R G Ewen urged industry development and stabilization as talks continue.
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J. McEwen
Queensland Premies
Gait
Australia
McEwen
R. G. Eee
Ewen
Commonwealth
Alee
Mr. Gair
Peensland
Plans for Expansion in Tobacco Industry Across States
Plans to restore a Commonwealth grant of £10,000 yearly and expand tobacco acreage from 6,000 to 16,000 acres over five years were discussed. Governments backed planting goals and new growing methods, with smaller firms blamed for unsold leaf as larger companies continued operations. Queensland and New South Wales leaders urged production, noting substantial unsold tobacco and the need for market growth to raise output.
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Nsw
McEwen
Queensland
Wbacco
Trade With Spain Revived by UK
London reports by ALP cite Labour Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Harold Davies explaining why Spain’s military equipment exports faced export controls. Selwyn Lloyd counters that continued total bans would deprive the common use materials. clarification offered on whether certain materials may resume trade.
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Laker
Harald Davies
Labour
Certuip
Spain
Selwyn Lloyd
Ligyd
Fragmented OCR Summary of Unclear Text
The readable fragments reference terms like economic grounds morality and a Grenier and names only partially visible. The text appears garbled with missing letters and unclear syntax. No coherent events or identifiable entities emerge from the legible portions.
Clash at Board Meeting Sparks Debate on Public Right
Reported turmoil at a London board meeting includes Mr. Diller demanding a committee review and Mr. Wallace threatening to reveal names if deprived of public access. Officials call for halt to lawn mowing by board employees and contest abuse of privilege as discussion shifts to other matters.
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Diller
McKeting
Wallace
Ttea
Cai
C. St. L. Holdcroft
W. A. Jeneen
J. M. Brown
W. C. Griffin
Rioting in Mexico City Erupts Amid Civil Unrest
Reported heavy rioting across Mexico including Mexico City with police firing on crowds and clashes in streets. Officials name a triggering crowd event and reference disturbances as anti-government demonstrations amid chaotic scenes and widespread property damage.
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St East
Mexico City
Mexico
Scinie Sanches Selarer
Ruiz Corfines
Freedyless
Critics of Allies' Decisions Sparks From Chicago Cable Remarks
In Chicago on July 7 the report cites General MacArthur criticizing allied choices. He argues that withdrawing from South Korea left a vulnerable peninsula and that leaders lacked courage to confront Chinese offensives. He condemns the resulting negotiations as imprudent and ineffective.
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Chicago
MacArthur
Berlin
South Korea
China
Fas gates delayed by late attempts to reach a com
A report notes a six minute delay in Fas gates as officials describe the late effort to contact a committee or commissioner before proceeding. The incident centers on time management and communication hurdles affecting the schedule.
Intra-State Air Services Clash Over Act Powers
Intra state air services challenge the operation of its services company alleging that provisions of the Australian National Airlines Act exceed Commonwealth powers and intrude on crew rights. The dispute centers on regulatory authority and legal boundaries for domestic air operations.
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Anrany
Australian National Airlines Act
Commonwealth
Crewold
Harbourboard to Inspect Works and Site Plans
The Harbourboard considers a four acre experimental reclamation scheme and potential sites for Chub in tanks and bulk sugar installations. It weighs diverting Creek to Smith’s area to widen access and asks for suitable timber leases and related arrangements amid ongoing inquiries into Alligator Crock and other parties at Sewack.
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Ita
Smith
Mr. Dillon
Dillon
Bright
Arenes
Ol Industries Piy
Peking Truce Talks Break Down Amid UN Conspiracy Claims
A Peking spokesman for the Communist truce team said the United Nations “face-saving” plan was rejected as a conspiracy to free prisoners of war. Truce teams adjourned after 43 minutes, with another meeting set for tomorrow.
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Peking
Mying
United Nations
Torrow
Hity
Act of Political Victimisation In Berbane Council Row
A tense Berbane council session heard charges of political victimisation against Labour councillors. Ald Groom claimed dismissals followed an efficiency report and promised appointment, while chair rulings were challenged. Groom issued a statement after the meeting, defending the actions and criticizing opposition.
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Sinatemat
Ald
Grooms
Ald. Gray
Labour
Ald Groom
Ald. Groom
Tax Burden Will Be Same In Canberra Context
The report discusses abandoning uniform taxation but keeping a similar overall burden. Canberra residents benefit from avoiding some future checks, while state premiers face evolving schemes. The Commonwealth aims for a simple plan with one return and one assessment notice while preserving popular advantages.
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Canberra
Gove Nt
Australia
Capital Territory
Autaur
Commonwealth ends year with large surplus
Canberra July 8 The Commonwealth ended the last financial year with a surplus of £98,500,000. It re issued Treasury Bills to the tune of £45 million, drew on trust funds £34,500,000, and used proceeds of the 1950 dollar loan. Expenditure totalled £903 million, £24 million under the budget. Revenue fell £17 million mainly due to deferred provisional bushfire tax. Revenue from sales tax payroll tax and the Post Office also missed the budget estimate.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Treasury
Suror
Sir Arthur Faden
Loon Council
Aid to States and Commonwealth Loan Council Financing
Sir Arthur Faddes told the Commonwealth Loan Council of 1951 33 that the state loan program would be financed from its own resources to balance the national debts. The plan involved funds from the International Bank and proceeds used for National Debt Sink ing Fund. The Commonwealth treasury handled wartime and postwar finance through Treasury Bills and the National Debt Commission.
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Com. Loan Council
Pational West
Belge
National Debt Sinking Fund
National Debt Commission
Commonwealth Bed
Treasury
Adjourning funds threaten jobs and housing in state
The report warns that without £347 million for the current financial year, the state faces serious unemployment and housing strain. A reduced £203 million would curb contracts for power, irrigation, and transport, risking 3000 families in temporary accommodation as state funds run out.
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J. J. Cali
Textile Industry in Doldrums in London
London July 7 AAP supply and demand in the textile industry are out of balance. Courtaulds Limited warns that time is needed for necessary adjustments. The chairman Sir John Hanbury Whitehead says inefficient plants will be squeezed out as competition from the East grows, urging management and labor to act as partners to raise costs and lower prices.
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London
John Hanbury Withema
Courtaulds Limited
Competiton
Tragic discovery at house as children found dead
Police found two children named Albert Harry age 15 and Barbara Harry age 11 in a bedroom at a house. A weapon and a wardrobe were found in the room. The children had been dead for some time. Authorities are treating the case as a possible homicide and have questioned neighbours. The mother, who had previously lived at the residence, had left eight years ago.
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Albert Harry
Barbara Harry
Tate
Cairns Show To Feature Helicopter Display By RAAY
At the Cairns show a unique helicopter exhibition by RAAY mach is planned. Mr H K Mazlin said an accompanying display with the helicopter was agreed, but final arrangements were not made. The trotting meeting followed. Members present included A GL man and B H E.
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Cairns
An Raay
H. K. Mazlin
Pro AB
R. E. Wileamith
Fogarty
Mera
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