Federal Labour capitulates averting Canberra crisis
Canberra June 22 A last minute capitulation by the Federal Labour Party averted a serious political crisis in which Labour threatened to withhold supply and force a snap election. The opposition had demanded an amendment to the Child Endowment Bill restraining the Arbitration Court from considering child endowment in the basic wage. After three and a half hours of talks the government refused to yield and the opposition dropped the threat as the Supply Bill passed the Senate.
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Commonwealth Bank Bill Row Spurs Board Debate
The Commonwealth Bank Bill faced opposition over proposing a bank board. The government argued a board would align policy with broader economic aims while private bankers feared loss of influence. Ministers outlined principles restoring collective policy responsibility yet preserving the bank’s independence.
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Labour
Government insists on disagreeing with Senate on anti communist bill
The debate heated as Mr Menzies and Opposition speakers pressed to uphold amendments. Government members backed the House of Representatives measures amid party cheers. A division showed 68 to 33 in favor of reporting the committee decision, with calls to join issue with the Opposition on the anti communist provisions.
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Senators Clash in Parliament Over Supply Bill
A tense parliamentary standoff unfolds as the Government and Opposition threaten to derail supply payments. By 10:30 pm the Senate debated possibly enjoining without the bill, but members packed galleries as leaders entered to pass the Supply Bill with no further comments.
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Government Must Borrow Funds Canberra
June 1 report quotes Mr Maden criticizing the previous government for using public money from the reserve funds. He claims about 130 million pounds in the National Welfare Fund and related reserves were misused. The piece notes Treasury bills and internal Treasury loans replaced by accounts owed to the Commonwealth Bank.
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National ‘Welfare Fund
Pilgrims Honor U S Secretary at Banoy Hotel Event
An event at the Banoy Hotel honored the United States Secretary of State. Delegates from the Pilgrims group conducted the ceremony praising the official for service and leadership.
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Argentine Antarctic incursion sparks Commons debate on response
London June 21 AAP reports British Minister Keneth Young told the House of Commons the Argentine expedition is on Deception Inland in the Antarctic without Britain's permission. Britain says protests were delivered in March to the Argentine base leader but no reply was received.
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Compensation for Acquisition in Australian Wheat Case
London June 21 After eight days of legal argument the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council reserved judgment on the Australian appeal by Netungaloo ti of Netung asloo New South Wales. The case concerns how compensation should be assessed for the compulsory seizure of 14 264 bushels of wheat grown in 1945 48. The trial judge held compensation based on export prices for half the wheat and home consumption price for the other half. The appellants argue compensation should include what they could have earned in a free market absent general acquisition.
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Privy Council
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Netungasloo
New South Wales
Crowalla Appeals Dismissed at Brisbane Race Court
The appeals of owner-trainer C J Ruell and jockey D Bougoure were dismissed, receiving a 12 month disqualification after the Crowe all st Beaud esert incident on June 7. Bios Les is now an automatic withdrawal from the Doomben Tam Thousand, with about £1000 already invested in doubles with Doomben Cap horses.
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D. Bougoure
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Flying saucer sighting near Hamilton Air Base Report
Oakland reports a disc shaped object roaring at over 1000 miles per hour. Three control tower officers tracked it five times over Hamilton Air Force Base, at altitudes between 2500 and 5000 feet, shooting blue flames. Corporal Roger Pryor compares it to a falling star initially but notes it continued its course.
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California
Hamilton Air Purse Base
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Middle East Policy of Big Three Adopted at Cairo
A June report from Cairo states that the United States Britain and France received identical notes from Middle Eastern states. The message says the Big Three will adopt a generally friendly policy toward the joint approach, avoiding forceful changes and offering arms to Arab and other nations solely for defensive and internal security purposes.
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Cairo
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Britain
Maitland Floods May Disrupt Shipping
Sydney reports floods in the Maitland district threaten over 80 overseas and coastal ships. Coal production is hindered at the South Maitland field and coal cannot reach Sydney, causing a bunker coal shortage. An eleventh hour plan has coal moved by road to Awaba then railed to the city.
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Awaba
Gas Rationing Probable As Coal Shortage Looms
A coal authority warned Sydney could run out of gas as Lid government contemplates nightly gas rations from midnight tomorrow. About 40 000 tons of coal needed for warmaking use were held. Floods delayed rail and power supplies, with Maitland railway line under water for days, delaying deliveries and gas production plans. A separate wartime trial in Brisbane sentenced Nishimura to death for crimes in Singapore.
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Ed Sompital
Maitland
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I. R. Townley
Nishimura
Japanese leader guilty of murder and death sentence
A Japanese commander and aide were found accountable for murdering 110 Australian men 38 Indian prisoners of war in Hibimura on January. The commanding general faced a death sentence while his aide received six months imprisonment.
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Skoichi Nomaks
Hibimura
Cairns mulled flats from private homes amid growth
At Cairns City Council a plan to divide a Sheridan Street home into six flats sparked a long debate. Ald. Morris urged action to curb conversions, noting rising numbers may create future slums. The mayor said no by law exists yet to stop such conversions.
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A. Brunero
Sheridan-street
Ald
Morris
GW. Wallace
D.W. Glasgow
Glasgow
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Carina
W. H. Mutchison
J. R. Warner
Communist leaders appeal convictions in US court
In New York on January 21 the US Court of Appeals opened the appeal of 11 Communist leaders convicted last October for advocating violent overthrow. Defense lawyer Abraham Inerman argued the Smith Act 1980 was unconstitutional and that affirming the convictions would threaten free speech and assembly. Ten of the defendants are free on bail. Dennis, the party secretary, remains imprisoned for contempt. The case, begun two years ago, saw sentences of five years for ten men, three years for one, and fines of 16,000 dollars each.
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AAP
United States Court of Appeals
Abraham Inerman
Inerman
Warda
Acta
Dennis
Communist Party
Don Frese
Level Crossing Tragedy Near Brisbane Kills Farmer
In heavy rain at Ferny Grove near Brisbane a level crossing collision killed Keith Owens and critically injured John Nugent. A Ferny Grove Roma Street train plowed into a utility truck, crushing it and trapping both men. Local reports describe the wreckage and injuries, with official details citing fractured limbs and head injuries among the victims.
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Ferny Grove
Roma Street
Keith Owens
Devtoro
John William Nugent
Dayboro
Forest Rangers Appointments Announced in Brisbane
June 22 report lists forestry staff appointments with new postings. The article notes rangers named for specific forest districts and stations, outlining early assignments and expected duties within regional timber management.
Irish Derby Won By Australian Jockey Thompson
June 21 The Curragh saw Australian jockey Jack Thompson aboard Dark Warrior win the Irish Derby over a mile and a half. The Age Khan's Float finished half a length back in second, while Pardal ridden by Togo Johnstone and the 13 to 1 favorite settled third. The Aga Khan hoped to complete a Derby treble across English and French events, and Johnstone aimed to claim another Irish Derby for himself.
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London June 21 AAP report from the House of Commons cites Minister for God rr Me Webbe discussing imported shipments of Aux Fallan rabbits totaling 54 000 tons costing £5 0000 12 months ending May 31 An additional 1300 tons costing £6008 could be imported to finish purchases but no further orders would be placed Conservative Ralph Glynn says imports from Australia depress prices in Britain and are not fully tracked
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Qeson
Hove Commons
Ralph Glynn
Eureka Stockade TM Film from Australia
New York reports on a film titled Eureka Stockade made in Australia. The note mentions it would be among a set of 37 time related entries and references the date June 31, with American press agency attribution.
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Eureka Stockade
Australia
Unhygienic Conditions at Immigration Centre
A Cairns council meeting heard concerns over unsanitary conditions at an immigration camp housing about 500 people, with only crude facilities for the rank and file while staff and hospital use a septic system. Health, civic leaders, and plans for a Digger Street swamp reclamation were discussed, including potential park use and a subsidy approach, with ministers to visit Cairns in July to advance talks.
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Ald
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J. R. Warner
Suspension Row in Parliament Over Ward and Cameron
June 22 The Speaker Mr A O Cameron warned he would deal with Mr Ward Labour at the earliest opportunity and barred him from the House during suspension. A dissent motion by Mr Chifley called Cameron’s ruling harsh and unjust. Debate referenced NSW Supreme Court limits on a Speaker’s action and past conduct of speakers. The vote on Circy’s motion of dissent failed 8 to 33.
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A. O. Cameron
House of Representatives
E's. Ward
Labour
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Ward
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Circy
Police Promotions in Brisbane Still Reported
Brisbane June 22 The following police promotions were announced today Inspector, second class to first class C Jesberg and others to first class J Donovan G Stoiz and C Tallyton retirements noted The Executive Council moved to speed up retirements in the service across the State
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C. Jesberg
Tnspectora
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G. A. Stoiz
J.D. Donovan
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