U S Election Sequel Truman Resignation Suggested
Washington dispatch reports AP notes Truman friends reject resignation calls after election. They say he faces a new political scene with no ties to major pressure groups and will blame Republicans for any future defeats. House 186 Democrats 246 Republicans 1 AL. Senate 51 Republicans 45 Democrats 13 governors 20 to 13.
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A.A.P
Associated Press
Truman
House of Representatives
Senate
New York Times Debate On Isolationism And GOP Foreign Policy
Article surveys reactions to Republican gains and potential shifts in U S foreign policy. It cites James Reston’s analysis and predicts impacts on diplomacy, party control, and appointments, noting calls for restraint or resignations amid gridlock and constitutional questions.
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New York
John Hightower
America
Moulders Strike In Brisbane
The Amalgamated union members initiated a strike at Brisbane factories including Crown Street and Mouldery Company. Reports say work stopped as assembly lines halted and workers gathered, with total affected employees unclear. The disruption paused private industry as unions push for wage and condition concessions.
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Brishane
Unwin
Seneulders
Tive
Giernopee
Bern
Etrupets
British conscription lobbyists seek PM aid in Parliament talks
A London report says Labour Parliamentarians and the TUC discussed conscription with Mr Churchill to gain support. The Dems and Labour figures aim to explain the Persoagent conscription scheme and its implications, with leading members remaining engaged in the effort.
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Lomdon
Oar. C. Re
Aire
Labour
TUC
Chyrestil
Won Teuyinelt Ue
Mirage of Falcon Island in the Pacific
Geographers describe Falcon Island in the Tongam Group as submerged and rising like a plateau. Captain Bolton notes a government ship Mimi Borare came within ten miles of the spot where the island should lie, amid recent seismic upheaval near Mina Foou.
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Auckeado
Meive
Falcon Land
Olanie
Setian
Mimi Borare
Bolton
Minafoou
Falcon Island
General Barker on Palestine Conditions in Cairo Visit
London report from November 6 states General Barker of the Pale Line met with General MacMillan during a 0-day leave in Britain. He departed by air for Cairo and spoke to the Evening Standard about unrest in Palestine. He warned that retaliation risks targeting the wrong people and mentioned Christmas wire arrangements.
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London
Barker
G.O.C
MacMillan
Britain
Cairo
Evening Standard
Palestine
Debate Turmoil as Opposition Presses Government
In a heated session Representative Lang led attacks on the government’s failures to implement the Cavour Party platform. Opposition chants of Lang’s name echoed as ministers sought to end the clash with an adjournment, the speaker closing the debate amid loud protests.
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Arbang
MY. J. S Rosevear
Lang
Jonbresmon Ter
Lane
Chidey
Cavour
Ienad Fan
Srna Ue
Peso
Atenzies
Reducing Direct Taxes and Civil Expenditure Rise
A report notes direct tax reductions totaling 2196 million while civil expenditure is set to rise by about 250 million. The overall planned spending includes the tax cuts and higher civil costs, with discussions on the impact of the fiscal mix.
Mustang Fighter Plane Searched After Newcastle Takeoff
Reported search planes scour the area near Newcastle after a Mustang fighter plane took off. Australian air units and local authorities coordinated around Sydney as crews scanned the coastline and inland zones for the missing aircraft.
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Sydney
Newcastle
British Deserters 8 of Commons Amid Service Debates
Fragmentary OCR notes report a debate in the Commons on deserters and service duties. The text mentions a maid, a mare, and an incident involving a fall and race, with unclear names or dates. The exact events and participants remain unreadable in the supplied fragment.
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Commons
Armen
Poor Representation For Australia in UN Secretariat
The UN Secretariat shows weak Australian representation with a small share of appointments. Budget talk notes 24 million dollars for 1947, urging economy and efficiency while stressing international party balance and cautious staffing amid postwar budget pressures.
Parcel of artificial pearls found in Labareels area
A small lot of cultured artificial pearls was discovered over the last three weeks in Labareel area. The find suggests ongoing accumulation or concealment near a residential locale, with crowding reports of irregular parcels and puzzled residents.
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Labareel
Pails and Bromwich Reach Final in Sydney
In Sydney on November 7 John Bromwich and Diony Pulls poised to clash in the final as Bromwich controls pace and drives while Pulls struggles to counter. Bromwich’s service is strong, the court action noted with rivals failing to match his pace and precision in a tense semifinal showing.
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Sydney
John Bromwich
Diony Pulls
Brodie
Bromwich
Brodi
Wes Euperior
Deperteat
Soldier Settlement in Monwesith Government
A fragmentary report outlines government policy in Australia West Australia and Queens land on soldier settlements. It references assistance and planning for returning service members and land allocation, though details are incomplete.
Flow of U S capital to Australia expected to rise
The Journal of Commerce says Chifley’s tax assurances and Australia as a gateway to the Indies and Far East will boost American capital flows. It notes more than 27 million dollars in postwar investments by American and British interests and predicts expanded subsidiary and branch operations following a New York meeting between U S executives and Australian officials.
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New York
A.A.P
Commonwealth
Market Developments in Australia and Allied Industry
The report notes American interests planning to establish processing plants in Australia and discuss incentives for coke production reduction. It highlights wartime industrial gains, Australia’s expanding industry, and international trade pressures with references to Mr. Pirwan and the United States House. The piece reflects economic aims amid foreign exchange needs and postwar industrial strategy.
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Australis
Paice Iim Automotive
Australia
Acalla
Pirwan
Unis House
Hom
States Timber Outlook in Queensland Debate
In Brisbane on November 17 the debate over Lands Department forestry role is reported. Br. Jones notes a decline in engaged workers and higher attrition across July to September as the state supports afforestation. The piece links wartime shifts to timber industry expansion and wages comprising a portion of forestry expenditure.
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Brisbane
Invnee
Adona
Lands Department
Br. Jones
Queensland
Australian Bauxite Company Seeks Plant Guarantee
An Australian bauxite company outlines needs for full guarantees and capital adequacy to support an offer under consideration. The firm requests rateable information on production costs, unit costs, and timelines for design, awaiting the company's reply to proceed with establishing the plant and securing necessary approvals.
Speaker Rules Out a Pestio Seized at Minister's Home
A reported incident ends with authorities ruling out a pestio threat at the minister's residence. The event drew police attention though no further danger was found, leaving local officials to assess security measures.
Waste of Valuable Timber By Army During the War
SRISBANE November 7 The waste of first class timber by Australian and American authorities during the war years is disclosed by Minister for Works Mr H A Bruce in Parliament. He cites use of cabinet timbers such as maple silky oak and walnut for temporary army buildings and machinery cases made from first class pine, while cheaper timber would have sufficed. Bruce says American orders used the best pine and alleges an extraordinary action to salve timber later. He notes one merchant claimed over one inch machined pine had been consumed in machinery.
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Srisbane
H. A Bruce
Bruce
Atherton
United States
Australis
Brive
America
Pie
Weber Control
Mr. Bruce
Unclear UN Membership Vote Sparks Rejected Resolution
Unclear text notes a rejected UN membership bid and a committee assigned to draft a resolution. Vague references to foreshadowed tones and irregular steps suggest procedural hesitation. No concrete names, dates, or locations are readable.
Drought Relief Assistance Program Details
Fragmented OCR outlines drought relief measures and aid timeline with references to cotton farming, July start dates, and eligibility notes. The text mentions state action, county or local relief efforts, and potential payments to farmers affected by drought conditions.
Soviet Anniversary Observed With Official Order Of The Day
A Soviet anniversary was marked by an issued order of the day. The text references the central party and a celebration in association with the communal party activities and a speech in the Cotobar districts, amid claims of war threats and unexplained incidents.
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Ehdanoy
Apeech
Cotobar
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