Uproar in Federal House Over Duthie Issue
Canberra June 1. The House of Representatives spent two hours in uproar as the Opposition tried to direct the Speaker to allow G W Duthie Labor Tas to be heard during question time. The Government refused the move, Chifley’s motion was defeated 59 to 43, and McColm voted with the Opposition. The session featured heated exchanges, floor-crossing, and accusations of political manoeuvre as Duthie pressed to be heard and the Speaker and Duthie clashed over procedures.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
A. G. Cameron
G. W. Duthie
Lab
Tas
J. B. Chifley
Duthie
Bowman
Queensland
M. L. McColm
McColm
Amine
Wes Lee
Cote
G Leem
Labour
ChiNer
Chifley
Ghana
Fabers
Wight
Fiver
Esmond
Charge Against U S Chemist Sparks International Inquiry
A U S chemist, identified amid a tangled charge narrative, faces legal scrutiny in Philadelphia. The case involves foreign intrigue, alleged espionage links, and trial preparations as authorities pursue unclear connections to Russia and Britain amid a tense international backdrop.
Australia Leads in Empire Affairs Foresees Coordinated Commonwealth Action
May 31 Australian Westminister Minister declaims that Australia will lead in empire affairs by promoting anti-colonial reform and coordinating actions across the Commonwealth. He urged stronger leadership at the upcoming Commonwealth Prime Ministers conference and warned Britain could besters if the empire fails to mobilize resources and resolve.
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London Association of Brrth
Harrinan
Commonwealth
Ourger
Australia
Petro
Britain
World Bantam Title Lost by Ortiz in Close Decison
South African challenger Towee defeated Ortiz on points over 15 rounds to seize the world bantam title. Towee, with 14 pro bouts, claimed his fourth title in just over a year, outboxing the Californian Ortiz with superior speed and constant head and body work.
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Psquanmesburg
Rikihion
Wie
Ue Anider
Manuel Orti
Toweel
Wee
Clone Range
Tiey
Ortiz in Tears and Lone Range Clash Over Paper Wares
Fragmentary report describes a tense exchange involving Ortiz and Towesl at a lone range with two aisles of paper wares. Hewer and Sines paneer are mentioned as witnesses or participants while the tenor centers on a confrontation labeled the toughest move.
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Towesl
Ortie Hewer
Paneer
Trial of Hirohito Soviet Notes to U S and Britain
London May 31 Russian diplomats in London and Washington handed notes to Britain and the United States urging the trial of Hirohito and the Japanese military leaders for preparing a bacteriological war. The notes echoed February 1 demands and were sent to the Chinese Republic and members of the Far Eastern Commission, including Australia and New Zealand.
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Rge
London
Washington
United States
Birchito
Far Eastern
Australia
New Zealand
Ttie
Fuling
Japan
Russia
China
Britain
Higher prices sought by ministers in Melbourne talks
In a Melbourne meeting ministers discussed possible higher prices for many commodities including dairy sugar tea and tobacco. The Australian Tobacco Company applied for a price rise of one half penny per gallon and two pence per packet for certain products. The topic also touched on potential cream price adjustments and the distribution cost impact on consumer prices.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Wil
Ting
Ne Chinlemam
Toe
Ale'f J
Prensa
Pet
Boney
Gayfrauen
Escau
Auralian Tobacco Company Ex
Order in Council details road and land projects in Queensland
June 1 reports an Order in Council authorizing the Main Roads Commission to undertake works. It covers land reservations at Ingham and Johnstone Shire, waterway bridges, and a state housing reserve. Projected costs total 86 units of currency with timber and pipe replacements noted along Glen Allyn road and Savin Johnstone River area.
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Brisbane
Finiatall
Johnstone
Five Destroyers for Port Australia in War Plans
Australian naval authorities consider loaning five destroyers Qualls Quiberon Buickinatch earent and Queenborough to the Royal Australian Navy to bolster anti submarine and coastal defense. The cost of converting the ships would be borne by the government with work planned at Cockatoo Island and Williamstown docks.
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Qualls
Quiberon
Buickinatch
Earent
Queenborough
TAN
Austrattan
RAN
Antianomarine
Royal Navy
Aueralian Sea
Oaline Gromariner
Setburgs
Aisiarces
Mewrien
Cos m
Converssium
Cockatoo Tek
Willistawtown Dock
Treason Trial Plea Guilty in Belgrade Case
Two high ranking officers including a former major general and a former army colonel pleaded guilty to high treason against the state and military. The men were captured on the night of August 7 and were linked to a wider alleged conspiracy involving a request for military and embassy information from the Romanian mission in Belgrade.
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Betare
Viado Deprenc
Ranka Peizgerie
Civeh
Belgrade
Depcevic
Sigomiks
Loans Approved For Regional Power Projects In Brisbane
Brisbane council approves 277000 in loans to support regional electricity board and ministerial funding for generative works. Funds to expand transmission facilities and build central generating stations at Howard, Stockham, Townsville, and the Broved Tully Falls hydro site amid government policy to speed war-related infrastructure.
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Brisbane
Ioana
Regonal Electricity Board
W. Powers
Howerd
Slockaaimp Non
Townsville
Tully Falls
Last of War Crime Trials in the Pacific
Reports from Los Negros indicate the final phase of war crime trials will begin Monday at Nutt Point under Admiralty authority. The 32 suspects, including General Nishimura and General Yaman, arrived from Hong Kong aboard the Chanute. They face charges linked to atrocities against Allied forces, with the last group to be tried under imperial guard leadership now in Manila for ongoing proceedings.
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Los Negros
Ames Henler
Manesteland
Lt Wan
Nutt Point
Low Merton
Admiralty
Hong Kong
Nuhimars
Imperial Guards Division
Yaman Hum
Manilaine
Nishimura
Bhat Bhargas
Japanese Weyence Counsel Moves in Defense Case
The Changte also brought Japanese counsel who will realify the suspects defense.
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Changte
Italians Coming North Brirmane June Sixty Saarangers
Historical note appears garbled. fragmentary text mentions Italians coming north, a voyage, and a farmer named Gerredh from Cairns, with unclear dates and events. No coherent incident or outcome can be established from the legible portions.
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Brirmane
Broaabi
Apd
Tissano Gerredh
Cairns
Thrar
War crimes trials and sentences in Australia and Asia
Report outlines upcoming trials led by Brigadier Townley and Colonel Winton for war crimes with judges and juries in Queensland and Singapore. It notes H Hayes, Gerling, and Clarke among defendants with prior war experience, and mentions Melbourne stenographers involved in related violence investigations.
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Kor Townley
Queensland
Child Endowment Bill Returns From Senate
The Child Endowment Bill moved back to the Senate after being returned by the House. The Minister of Social Service, Mr. Jooter, led the discussion in committee and an order of the day was set for the last sitting. The House restored the bill to its original form after Senate amendments.
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Canmerra
W. Jooter
House of “Representatives
Telrorigth Rot in Malacca Ambusa Hauler Terror Report
Singapore May 31 AAP reports haulers Teo terrorists walked igi apelin pngle ama the Balang Fenertat.
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Telrorigth
Malacca
Ambusa
Singapore
Teo
Igi Apelin Pngle Ama
Balang “Fenertat
Sugar Commission Opens Sittings At Innisfail
The Royal Commission led by Mr Justice A J Mansfeld sat in Innisfail to study possible new sugar mills in Queensland. Goondi mill witnesses discussed land access, cane supply, and a proposed £60 000 tramline extension. The commission heard opinions on existing mill capacity, expansion prospects, and railway issues affecting transport and local settlement.
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Innisfail
Royal Commission
A. J. Mansfeld
Queensland
Goondi C.S.R
N. S. Beattie
Goondi Mill Suppliers’ Committee
F. J. McAvoy
Beattie
Goondi
Pearce
Commission
Fr. McAvoy
Belast
Dhe
Gefe Landa
W Richardson
Rannager
Berveniat
Sirvenima
Sun Ownstone Mill
Mr Richardson
Freeman
Nevada Vine
Hicerdaon
Breunion
Nevada
Mr. Pearce
al Tully
Incidence of TB in Far North and immunization debate
Brisbane reports details from directors and doctors on TB in New Guinea coastal areas. Immunization programs begun December 1889 faced logistical challenges. discussion covers affected populations including aborigines and natives of multiple Pacific islands, and seeks to outline included regions and how to raise cane production alongside health plans.
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Brisbane
Jiarleson
Congress
New Guineas
South Pacific
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