President Truman Accuses Russia of Preparing for War
President Truman alleged Russian aggression and war planning while urging peace during a Jefferson memorial dedication in St. Louis Missouri. He warned of new imperialism and noted the Soviet Union maintains a vast peacetime armed force far beyond its defensive needs.
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New York
A.A.P
Truman
Russia
St. Louis
Missouri
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Soviet Union
FRUITLESS PEACE ATTEMPTS AT UN MEETING
Melbourne dispatch reports Russia claiming it cannot participate in UN councils due to China’s status, withdrawing from small UN bodies. High Commissioner Thorn notes Russia’s action nullifies much of UN work and criticizes slow progress by the General Assembly on aid to underdeveloped countries.
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Air Force
Melbourne
Russa
China
Hus
U.N
Ist
General Assembly
Russia
Rugby League Test in Quagmire
Fragmentary OCR text describes a rugby league test in Quagmire with references to teams, players, England and Australia, and inconsistent local details. The readable portions hint at a test match setup and possible dates or lines but are too garbled to extract clear facts or outcomes.
Bulk Loading of Grain Ships Decision Reported
A report notes tentative approval for bulk loading of grain ships by Australia sources. The plan includes handling wet decks and the use of quads of bulk grain supplies. Senator Wen and others discussed safety measures and the tender process for the operation.
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Senator Wen
Australia
Jeoe Weick
Canberra Debates Senate Powers in Government Role
Canberra reports ongoing discussions on the federal government role and sovereignty with a focus on the mechanisms of governance. The piece highlights parliamentary mood shifts and anticipated votes as February precedes key dates for policy decisions.
Boxing Filfy Bennett Injured In Sparring Accident
National bantamweight champion Elley Bennett sustained a right eyebrow cut during sparring with State light welterweight champ Brian Brady at RyMMAstom. Manager Snowy Hall plans to push Bennetts return bout with Vic Elsen from June 2 to June 30 pending the stadium doctors verdict on June 22.
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Brisbane
Elley Bennett
Brian Brady
Bennet
Potts
Hill
Bennett
Elsen
California trotting record set in Golden West race
Proximity established a new world record by winning the Golden West trotting race at Lattornia on June 30. The mare clocked two minutes four and two-fifths seconds for 13 furlongs, beating the previous mark.
England expected to win in tough West Indies test duel
London reports describe England holding a slim, hard won advantage against the West Indies after a day of gripping cricket. West Indies fielded their four best batsmen in the second innings for 122, chasing 204 to win, with England's bowlers under pressure on a pitch that may worsen over the weekend. Notable players: Simpson, Weekes, Yardley, Evans, Hutton, Worrell, Ramadhin, and Stollmeyer.
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London
Junia
England
West Indies
Gomer
Cott
U Valine
Ramadhin Goddard
Worrell
Doggart
Hollies
Stollmeyer
Worre
Stpd
Evans
Bales
Weekes
Scott
Christ Ant
H Bundries
Batley Erich
Laker
Melbourne Games Spark Talk Of War Readiness
June reports from Cairo and Melbourne relay a disputed exchange involving Field Marshal Slim and Egyptian officials. The Akhbar Ei Yo claims Slim urged readiness as war loomed, amid telegrams and league game notes, with Central Melbourne teams Carlton and South Melbourne cited in crossborder coverage.
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Cairo
AAP
Akhbar Ei Yo
Plald Bearshal
William Slim
Melbourne
Oors
Pootacray
South Mel
Stim
Egypt
Sourne
Lap
Easendon
Carlton
Malone “Puaha
Africa
Canal Sone
Sisek
Lightning Strikes Farm Killing 35 Cattle Near Panting
A single bolt of lightning killed 35 cows on a New York farm near Panting yesterday. Owner Br. James Stark reported the loss as local authorities investigated the strange disaster.
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New York
Br. James Stark
JAN AYRE SHINES IN OPEN TENNIS SEMI FINAL
Rain halted play on Saturday but BYR Ayre advanced in the men open singles with a decisive win. Final day results list Ayre defeating Ostwald and several doubles, mixed entries, and other open championships with many close scores and forfeits noted as play resumes at 4:28 sharp.
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Koppen
Nell
Ayre
Gavransch
Ortaited
Ostwald
Daweon
Punchwd
D. Cummings
Mawtefey
Fame Yuen
Wanby
Carr
Pedereen Rainford
A. Smith
McKavanagh
Biyion
Cain
Hingch ¥ Werakseh
Tamer OE
Caney
Hayes
Stanton
Nellman K’ Robinson
Priehard
Gmith
Turner
Hinech
A. Bush
V Pedersen
HI Howe
Tucker
McKavanagh-Hayes
Woen
Achard
O'Neill
Par
Skinner
Up. Parry
Morrison
Eceren
Mis
Rutiman
Sey
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Rovers
Gavranich
Vraynard
Goodall
H. Casey
Federen
McComn
Bergman
Weis
Wellington
Larkin
Ferguson
Bridon
Mra. Ruttiman
Miss Guthrie
Mise ‘Hancock
Miss Chamors
Miss McLennan
Mra Lawcock
Mlaranich
Miss Soper
Mier ‘Bayley
Miss Battle
McDougall
Mins Siamonde
Death sentence in Ultimo bank hold up case noted
In a Sydney interview Nalder manager of the Ultimo Commonwealth Bank branch spoke about the death sentence for Darcy Dugan and Richard Meare who were found guilty of wounding Nalder and another man in the January 13 incident. Nalder spoke of his devotion to his wife and opposition to the men. The report covers reactions from Nalder and his family, along with commentary on the death penalty and political context.
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Loeis
Nalder
Ultimo Bank
Ultimo
Commonwealth Bank
Dugan
Meare
Richard Dugan
Darcy Dugan
Buin Darcy
Micars
Avebourne
Cioerai
Inder Lavour
Liberal Party
Uap-Country Party
John Trevor Cally
Marjorie Constance Summerland
Tenterfield
AITIGH ELECTION NOT FAR AWAY
Local report notes Phil Huddersfield saying no election in Beon or Baeon would be held soon, but adds it can’t be a terribly long time away. The fragment suggests upcoming political activity in the area with uncertainty about specific dates.
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Phil Huddersfield
Baeon
Round Australia flight by Miss Thompson and pilot
Miss Freda Thompson and co pilot Martin Garrett completed a round Australia flight in their Hornet Moth enjoying the journey despite heavy weather. They left Essendon Melbourne May 18 tracing a route via Cairns Derby Broome and Weipa and plan to return to Essendon via Townsville Mackay Brisbane and the coastal highway arriving Thursday.
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Aviatics
Mien
Freda Thompson
Navigster
Martin Garrett
Australia
Jett Cairns
Cara
Pam
Essendon
Melbourne
Thompson
England
Martin
Garrett
Royal “Victorian Aer Club
The
Aero Club
Mission Station
Miss Thompson
North Queensland
Cape York Peninsula
Mithell River
Aurukun
Welpa
Waiery
Weipa
Moss Thompson
Brome
Derby
Broome
Horn Island
Cairne
Gambier
Adelaide
Whyalla
Nullabar Plains
Kalgoor
Speculation of Australian pound reform roils Canberra
Canberra reports two days of Cabinet discussions on currency policy and possible swings in the Australian pound. Ministers weigh delaying decisions, with no announced timetable. Observers cite conflicts over approach and potential unpopular outcomes as debates assess dollar loans, import programs, subsidies, and payroll tax reforms.
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America
Canberra
Mae Inga
R. G. Mensie
A.W. Fadden
Fadden
Budney
Menzies
Associated Chambers of Manufatures of Australia
Ha Tog
Woman Drowns in Rockhampton Tragedy Report
June 11 Rockhampton reports the death of Adavale Edith Poole aged VB due to drowning. Police say the body was found following a swimming incident near the riverfront. Local authorities are investigating to determine exact circumstances surrounding the event.
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Rockhampton
Adavale Edith Poole JB
Mineral Survey of Far North Queensland Promised by Premier
Premier E M Hanlon pledged government support for a joint mineral survey of Far North Queensland with the Commonwealth. Dr J M Brown Mareeba Shire Council chairman said the Premier telegrammed approval at a Mareeba conference of Far Northern mining and public bodies. The meeting, called by Mareeba Shire Council at Gulf and Peninsula Development League, discussed survey and production plans and was attended by local authorities.
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Mareeba
E. M. Hanlon
Far North Queensland
Commonwealth
J. M. Brown
Brown
Far Northern
Mareeba Shire
Gulf and Peninsula Development League
Far North Queensland mining leaders press for surveys
Leaders from the Far North urge urgent surveys of Far North Queensland mining fields to assess viability of small reduction plants and rail links. They call for government action on roads, water, and stockpiling rare rain minerals while addressing population decline and ore potential in copper, lead, silver, and gold.
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D. Ahearn
Mungana
Etheridge
Fireball strikes Sydney suburb causes heavy damage
A fireball streaked across a Hurstville suburb tonight causing a blaze that tore a 16 foot deep and six foot broad hole at the front. Three tons of concrete blocks and mortar crashed into an awning below. Debris scattered across a street as sheets of rain flooded the Masonic Hall roof and the electoral office.
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Masonic
Derailment Halts Mareeba Goods and Livestock Trains
Three waggons and a van of goods derail five miles from Mareeba at 6 pm last Saturday. One waggon and part of a wagon badly damaged with track repairs continuing that night. A livestock train with nine cattle trucks for Ross River Mastworks at Oonoonba followed, arriving in Mareeba after 1 pm. A Mareeba to Dimbulah passenger service was delayed until after the goods and livestock trains reached Mareeba.
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Dimbulan
Mareeba
Pam
Ross River
Oonoonbs
Dimbulah
Regional Electricity Boards to Meet at Maryborough
Brisbane June 11 The annual conference of the State Regional Electricity Boards will open at Maryborough on Tuesday and will be the last of its kind. Mr 8 Cosham, chairman of the New South Wales and Commonwealth Government Joint Coal Board, will not take another appointment. Cairns Townsville Wide Bay Capricornia and South Burnett will be represented. The conference aims to exchange technical information and administrative practices to improve efficiency.
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Brisbane
Maryborough
Cosham
New South Wales and Commonwealth Gvernment Joint Coal Board
Cairns
Townsville
Wide Bay
Capricornia
South Burnett
Cochran
Plane smugglers foiled in Vienna border probe
Reported from Vienna June 10 two men accused of attempting to smuggle electrical goods and contraband by air, with authorities foiling the plan. June 11 update notes investigations and no decisive leads found. A related note mentions a government subsidy discussion and planned export controls. Ground details describe patrols and a failed smuggling attempt near border areas.
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Vienna
Iit
Era Swies Amuggiers
Bros Power
Bat- Fen
Maibbane
Gers
Inne Gse
Tragic Toorak Baby Found Dead Near Door Bucket
Melbourne June 11 police report an infant found deceased beside a bucket of water near the back door of a Toorak home after wandering from the kitchen. Investigators say the child Robyn Sandy likely fell into the bucket while climbing near the door and could not free herself.
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Melbourne
Ter Aimuter
Toorak
Imon Theolé
Robyn
Sandy
Alf
Mackay Defeats IM in League Match
Mackay led by captain coach Red Andreae secured a league victory over IM with a strong second half surge. Recoult stood out as a key second rower while Tebow contributed solid defense as Mackay built a decisive lead in the final ten minutes.
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Mackay
Red Andreae ‘Mackay
Rugby Invall Departmenta
Ipae
Willea
Macey Sheu
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Regional Electricity Boards
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