Australia Looks to Double Dissolution on April 28 Election
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government seeks a double dissolution next week and sets April 28 as the election date. Prime Minister Menze asked Governor-General McKell to dissolve Parliament after the Senate Opposition referred the Commonwealth Bank Bill No. 2 to a select committee. If McKell agrees, a proclamation dissolving Parliament will be issued and a 3.5 week campaign will follow with leaders touring capital cities and country areas.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
R.G. Menze
W.j.mckell
Senate
McKell
Prime Minister Statement and Parliamentary Kingly Opening
A scrambled report describes government events at Government House and Parliament with remarks by the Prime Minister and Liberal, Crut, and other party members. It outlines emergency meetings, procedural timings for writs, and anticipated parliamentary sittings, including dates and deadlines for nominations and election writs.
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Igre
Government House
Snd
Tarers
Epfer
Parliament House
Seon
Cable Rere
Yarralum
Hartnett Car Brisbane Expects Strain In Supply Chains
Hartnett notes ongoing disruptions in Australian manufacturing with Astral Fire, predicting delivery delays to rise through the year as producers face rising costs. He cites a current material price around £48 and mentions speculative moves toward tighter supply amid uncertain demand.
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Brisbane
Harvnet
Auroralia
al Wn
Shipping freights to Australia rise after WWII
Melbourne reports shipping freights from Britain and European ports to Australia will rise by about 10 percent from April due to war era surcharges. Victorian Chamber of Manufactures warns higher sea freight costs raise living costs, with transport pay in London confirming increased operating costs and delayed shipments affecting Australian exports and imports.
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Melbourne
Mar
Britain
Australia
Victorian Chamber of Manufactures
Prisoners Secreted Pistols on Los Negros Island
Testimony to a War Crimes Court describes Australian prisoners of war on Los Negros being forced to hide pistol sets and maintain contact with others while under Japanese guard. Witness Kunio Hatakeyama, a former naval aide, testified that POWs faced mock trials, signaling a mass massacre pattern, and that escape attempts were met with guarded executions as Japanese command pressured immediate retaliation.
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Los Negros
Keauieye
Seth Ther
Fis
War Crimes Court
Kunio Hatakeyama
Japanee Navy
Aanbor
Jarusners
Piatole
Ines
Groupe
U S Troops Enter Seoul Amid Fresh Frontline Action
Fragmentary dispatches report American forces pushing into Seoul as clashes with Communist units continue. The move follows claims that allied positions have secured key streets, with officials citing ongoing bombardments and reorganization near central districts.
Uproar In Labour Caucus Cleavage In Ranks
CANBERRA March 15 A split surfaced at a Federal Parliamentary Labour Party meeting as members debated an amendment proposed by MEs Enites and supported by JF Birte. Tensions over a reform bill sparked sharp exchanges, with Chifley ruling Peters motion out of order and Burke challenging the ruling amid a tense conference atmosphere.
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Labour Party
Amenseton ‘Tennion Slectione
Enites
JF Birte
Westend Australia
Smpotian
Sagan Msn
Chitdeppeli
Coop
Rine
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ALP
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Br Bratt
We Peers
Vittoria
Chifley
Peters
Burke
Diasent
Mechifey
Brush
Hhey
Pile
Australia
Lee
Briain
Cubs
Tedding
New Zealand Aims Wool Price Freeze Amid Global Boom
New Zealand told the United Nations that a wool price boom is driving inflation and prompting government action. Authorities sought producer solidarity to cap earnings on most wool, while subsidies and price controls are used to curb imported goods costs.
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New Zealand
United ‘Nations Today
Ias
Tryeve Litt
Russia's Loot Claim Scramble Echoes Peace Talk
The article reports on U S and Soviet figures discussing a Japan peace treaty, with Dulles noting Japan’s lack of need to cede territory. It covers Stalin’s 25 year view of revolutionary strategy and warning of communist progress across Asia, including the Philippines and Malaya, framing a broad Soviet power narrative.
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Philadelphia
Mer
Japan
Germany
Auatris
Stalin
Vietney
Dailles
Ching
Malara
Philippines
Forest
Statin
Atlantic crossed in jeep. Labablanca aid trip ends.
The Atlantic crossing by amphibious jeep completed after a daring overland and sea voyage. Marie Ben Carlin and her husband left Halifax last July, reached Cape Juby on February 31, then drove the remainder to Casablanca. The journey spanned nearly eight months with a world-wide route.
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Labablanca
Morveto
Marie Ben Carlin
Atlantic
Halu
Nove Scotia
Cape Juby
Ebruary
Carina
Casbisnce
Divorces and Finance Blur in Brit Commons Report
Londor reports in Mar 16 that Beltain's divorce key reviewed shows concern about costs and commissions. The Prime Minister announced figures of 40, the Prime Minister stated costs, with 30,000 aerokens this year and 20,000 last year, reflecting rising expenses and financial scrutiny.
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Londor
Mar
KAP
Beltain
Oo Attlee
Himsa of Commons
Brit
Fees Charged to Private Patients in Public Wards
A departmental order requires Cairns Hospitals Board to render accounts to all private patients in public wards at Base Hospital and recover fees. The board, while criticizing the ruling as unjust, must follow government policy. Acting secretary to prepare accounts and pursue payments by January 1951, amid debate on fairness and impact on the public. Present: Smart, Brophy, Greedy, Jamieson, Flynn, and others.
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Department of Health and Home Affaire
Cairns
En Ran Fey
ED. Smart
D. M. Jamieson
B. Creedy
Cheesy Mic
Brophy
Revis. L. Brophy
G. Fetersen
T. J Flynn
D. M ‘Jamieson Facting
Britain pledges action over Persian oil agitation
London March Hoon reports Britain will take all possible measures to protect Anglo-Iranian Oil Company's interests in Persia as agitation for nationalisation of the oil industry flares up, with the Minister of State and British Ambassador in Tehran addressing MPs.
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London
Mar Hoon
Big Britain
Persis
K. Younger
House of Commons
Amtasmdor
Tehran
Calcutta Weekly Smallpox Report Shows Rise in Cases
AAS reports 50 smallpox cases in Calcutta during the week ended March 10, up from the prior week. Only three cases were recorded in the week ending February, marking a noted increase in the outbreak. The data reflect ongoing concerns in the region and health surveillance efforts.
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Calcutta
Sr 14
Opposition Leader Protests Tie Over Referendum Debate
The Opposition leader for J B Chifley attempted to secure discussion as a vote on a government priority measure tied 8 to 17. Chifley protested the courtesy shown by the Treasurer, alleging the motion allowed government business to take precedence, provoking uproar from opposition benches when the Commerce Minister spoke.
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J.B Chifley
Elis Moon
Chifley
Miniter For Commerce
J. McEwen
London Storm Strikes Channel as Gales Lash France
Heavy weather battering the French coast and the English Channel for 34 hours caused nine deaths and widespread damage across towns. Channel ports suffered power cuts and wrecked lines as Queen Elizabeth rode out the storm en route to Southampton from New York.
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France
English Channel
Avera
Elspeth
Cherbourg
Bouthampton
New York
State Opens Land for Food Production Debate Rages
Discussion centers on expanding land availability in Queensland and across the empire to boost food production and reduce imports. MPs criticize or defend government plans to subdivide large estates while promising employment, taxation effects, and a lasting rural legacy.
National Service Bill registration under act described
Canberra March 13 The provincial National Service Bill states that all youth aged between November 1 last year and April 30 next year will be required to register for call up. Registration forms will be available at local employment service offices. On completion they will be posted to the Registrar of National Service in the capital city of the state where the ent er resides.
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Registrar of National Service
Safety of Australia sugar agreement debated in Parliament
In Brisbane and London discussions over Australia’s sugar pact with the United Kingdom faced strong opposition. Premier Hanlon warned Britain would not take steps harming the agreement while Agent General Lesnar Pike reported Canberra’s ministers urged London to maintain the deal. The exchange highlighted fears the Cuban market and Empire trade could be undermined, with Australia pressing for fair access and Canada’s role in sugar imports under the existing framework.
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Brisbane
U.K
Australia
E M. Hanlon
Istemert
Board of Tract
Artisin
Cubs
Bspire
Re Quncaling
Suger
Choe Sa
Mative
Gunes
Peyue
Ted
Hay
Cothery
Ministry of ‘Icial
New Zealand
Fustralion Empire
Canada
Torquay
Empire
Pearce
Lonndon
Sustre Wafina
Queenland
Lesnar Wo Pike
London
Hsale
Olg Te Io‘ecursional Sugar Counsellor
Pike Maid
Utnebe
AuMuiat Meaidoni Minster
Ene Haren
Bilis
Cuba
Britain
The Hague War 14 Formed by Prime Adviser D Drom
In a brief wartime bulletin from The Hague the formation of a new cabriel by Prime Adviser D Drom is announced. Officials indicate the move will modify command structure and strategic posture as tensions rise across the region.
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Cabriel
Tia
Drom
Fragmentary: Bettane seen with Mee Rept in morning
A garbled report notes Bettane seen with Mee Rept this morning near an unspecified location. No clear action or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
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