Britain's Grain Stocks At Very Low Level
In the House of Commons Food Minister J Strachey said prospects were improving and bread rationing might be removed earlier than expected. He noted only willful noncompliers would be punished, and the scheme aimed to steady supply during a danger point in the famine year despite harvests not yet good. British stocks started the year 11 million tons lighter than last year, with hopes of replenishment as experts predicted a return upward.
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London
House of Commons
J. Strachey
Toyemma
Britain
Fragmented OCR History Snippet on House Privileges Debate
An imperfect OCR passage describes a House of Commons session with debates over posters and privileges. It mentions Mr Strachey, Mr Tennant, Major Freeman and Labour involvement while discussing the authors, printers, and consequences of a political poster and potential breaches of privilege.
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Freeman
Jummons
Pacts” Association
Ofhich
Sirs Tennant
Volink
Oread Faloning
Cabell
Mor
Tian
Committee On Privileges
Labour
Labour Members, Four Corservative Members Preser
House of Commons
Seat contest looms as Casey faces Wannon battle
The piece notes expectations of a contested race between Liberal and Country Party factions in Wannon. It highlights Mr Casey’s cautious stance, McDowall’s influence, and the Country Party’s vow to use every effort to win while downplaying prospects of direct seat contest.
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Peanberra
Warman
Counoy Portien
Country Party
Casey
Ceamiry
Baranes
A. Mc
McDowalt
Manoora Mystery Brisbanes Navy Move Hidden
Dutch soldiers travel from Brisbane to Dutch territory aboard the auxiliary cruiser Manoora as reporters and MPs clash over access. Troops had not yet boarded by tonight, while guards monitor arrivals and Speaker protects parliamentary rights amid protests and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brissane
Brisbane
MMA
Manon
Svatery
Manoora
Newhatt
Ies
Fiouse
Labour
Graceful Tre From Greek Art Shown in Canberra
The Greek treasure, a 280 year old mummy case from Corinblat, was presented in Canberra to 1800 people at the National Museum of Greece tr. The event, praised by Dr Damaskinea and Mr Comes, bound Australia and Greece in a historic exhibition with terms of value and heritage. The Country Party leader Mr A W Peodew questioned the order behind the display and who housed the artifact.
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Joe Old
Gren
Nationa
Museum of Greece
Arehlaheg
Damaskinea
Comes
Epeuning
Greece
Wena i
Coustry Party
A W Peodew
Ehtire Australie
Mack
Documents Denied Canberra Prices Board Refuses Access
July 19 in Canberra the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner and the Naval Charter Rates Board refused to produce documents. Auditor General and Prime Minister discuss access. The Naval Charter Rates Board calls its decisions final as a semi judicial body and cannot be reviewed. Secrecy laws under National Security Prices Regulation prevent disclosure of price stabilisation subsidies.
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Canberra
Commonwealth Prices’ Commissioner
Naval Charter Rates Bord
Miriner
J.B. Chifley
Country Party
A.W. Padden
House of Representatives
Faden
BM. Chifley
Aoments Fo
Chey
Naval Charer Rates Board
Ship disaster near New Brighton claims crew of seven
Six of seven crew members are believed lost after an underwater explosion off New Brighton Cheshire. A rescue operation continued as authorities investigated a likely mine and recovered three bodies with one survivor. The incident occurred as crowds watched from Liverpool and the scene remained under investigation at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spinstorr Arard
Ey Narhour Bhar
New Brighton
Cheshire
Liverpool
Denham
Siames e Plot Stuns New York As Pridi Plans Coup
AP dispatch from Bunskok reports Premier Pridi Phanomyong revealed a plan to overthrow Siam’s constitutional government. The claim follows Premier Chang Apbiwore’s request for release of Li shg Chavakarn, MP Liang arrested last week for anti-government leaflets and false reports tying Pridi to a royal murder.
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New York
Associated Press
A Bunskok
Pridi
Phanamyong
Siama
Chang Apbiwore
Lishg
Chavakarn
Liang
Kink
Huang
Stam
Prence
Security Council
Four RAF men killed in double truck crash near Perth
Two air force trucks collided near Pearce Aero runway killing four RAF men and wounding six, none seriously. The victims were part of a party en route to a rehabilitation lecture at Perth, with officers including Cal PJ Wall and CW Cheer among the dead.
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Perth
RAAS
Slx
Pearce Aerorome
Cal PJ
Wall
CW Cheer
Mar
Gentlemen collapse match with Players in rain delay
In London on July 18 the Gentlemen versus Players match was interrupted by rain. Play resumed late after several dismissals and partnerships. Key moments included Pollard bowling Evans and Yardley, Hammond and Valentine forming a 43 run stand, and Evans taking two catches as the innings progressed amid interruptions.
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London
Ama
Pollard
Orial
Bingley
Varley
Reetling
Hammond Yuckly
Hollies
Tame
Yardy
Beali
Ben
Evans
Yardley
Donnelly
Othe
Hammond
Valentine
Lume
Wineheer
Interval
Imaings
Mallett
Gray
Grimen Caugut
Dal Jury
Barrett
Grey
Knott
Ofer Hammond
Dewlane
Davis
Singleton
Robinson Hammanabela
Ballast
Sdenets
Balla
Gentleman
Donfelly
Sallet
Grittihs
Trionell la
Koott
Bartlett
T. G. Evans
Strike talks falter as Australian meat workers return
Brisbane reports a ceasing time dispute at Alligator Creek meat works. Secretary A Neumann says the work stoppage began at 2 20 pm and that workers may catch a 3 30 pm train after a court order for a two week pre strike. Union submissions seek restoration of agreements and practices. Premier Hamiton notes a deliberate hold up by workers at North Queensland plants, with stock losses tallied at five thousand cattle and twelve thousand sheep among others.
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Brisbane
A. Newmann
Alleedor Creek
Mir
Neumann
Union
Tnes
Sir Neumann
Todd
J. Winn
BLACK MARKETEERS AND GUILLOTINE IN FRANCE CRISIS IN FRANCE
Reported scene in France with market disruption and a guillotine reference. London dispatch notes a cricket match featuring Pollard and Hammond with detailed innings and dismissals. Australian tour prospects for Pollard discussed along with team selection speculation.
Trial Delays Reported In Tokyo War Trials
AAP reports delays in Tokyo war trials amid unclear conditions and air quality issues. Officials say proceedings may be postponed until Monday due to environmental or logistical problems affecting the courtroom.
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New York
American Associated Press
Ge Williams
Canadian Wheat Growers announce price support plan
A shaky OCR fragment from a Canadian Wheat Growers release cites government payment schemes and a proposed price floor for wheat. The text references trade ministry involvement, somber figures, and implied subsidies, but is garbled and many details are unclear.
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Somme
Probable election rate in Canberra demands referendums
Canberra reports on July 19 that it has not proposed to offer Ally federal labour caucus to adopt a recommendation for the Wald Ing at the elections on September 38. The referendum on greater Commonwealth powers will also be held at that date.
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Canberra
Pederal Labour
Eutcus
Ukels
Incentive to increased production urged in Australia
The Federal Opposition Leader Mr G Menzies told a capacity audience at Aquatic Hall that Australia must raise production quickly to lift living standards but warned the Commonwealth Government had done nothing to provide incentives. He criticized union control by Communists disrupting industry in the south and drew strong applause.
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Australia
G. Menzies
Menzies
Commonwealth
South
Britain's Menzies on war and unity in Australia
The speaker asserts strong ties to the British Empire, praising community spirit in Australia amid wartime strain. He warns about Soviet influence, labor arbitration politics, and the role of unions including waterside, railway, coal, and miners in shaping policy and referendum questions during the election period.
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Australia
Mensies
Arbitration
Rutin
Lesmen
Mensiex
Menzies Brother Visit Plans Amid Cairns Labor Turnout
The Menzies party arrived in Cairns after a long journey and planned meetings with cane growers and union leaders. Attendees included Cairns Cane Growers Council members, local party officials, and the Chamber of Commerce as delegates prepared to travel to Mackay for further talks.
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Goedonvale
Menzies
Pacty
MD ‘Es
MG TG
Fogas Yoordonvner
Laler
Diverts
B W Griffin
EL N
Cairns ‘Cane Growers Council
F. Fer
Fiinmpacton
Mil
Mera
Meruiet
Menzies Secain
Hills Lew Nmp
Mee Fogarty
GD. Gummow
A.J. Moran
L ‘McKinnon
Kursnde
Cursatcy Party
W. D. Patera
Chamber of Comparee
Alr. Rex
Mesarhun Gene Growers
Cairns
Mackay
A. Mambo
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Cheah
Carsnan
Tekers
Sis
Strachey
Master Bakers’ National Asweration
Iecal
Churehite
Staster Bakers
Toorion Bakers
Vrocele
Ovee Roetze
MR. Casey
Liberal Party
Parliament
Liverpool River
R.a.af
U.S
Peanttin D
Fighth
U. Information Office
Ramrond
Alligator Creek
Queensland
EM. Haniom
Hreenge
France
Smother Paollard
Dollery
Hamsmand
Sammond
MCC
W. R. Bammond
N. W. Vardiey
P. A. Gibb
L. Hutton
CB Washbrook
D. Compton
J. Bardstaff
D. VP. Wright
Aly. Bedser
Wo Voce
J. Z. Dein
UT. G. Evang Iheeper
Polterd
England
Voce
Hedser
Saga Ine Pres
Ike Voce
Imee
Dally Eral
Aud Bedoer
TORIO
Canadian Wheat Growers Com
FEIC
Palestine
Meanie
Sime
Saale
Australis
Mr. Mensie
M. Gromy'o
British Empire
Guaranee Lise
San Francisco
Evatt
GAN
Uallen Workers’ Union
Bom Menzies
Sonics
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