Essential commodities freed from sales tax in budget
Canberra reports the budget frees essential commodities from sales tax, cuts general rates from 12 to 10 percent and third schedule from 25 to 10 percent, abolishes special war duties, lowers petrol tax, and aims for £20 million relief. Prime Minister Chifley announces adjustments to duties on production supplies, and broad concessions reduce prices across clothing, household items, and other goods.
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J. B. Chifley
Chifley
Australia
Ces
Chitey
Chifley Ania
Beni
Mengeral
Severe Tropical Storm Graton Damages Clarence District
Severe hurricane Graton struck the Clarence district causing extensive damage. Homes were wrecked in Copmanhurst and Upper Opmanhurst, with numerous losses to property and infrastructure. Authorities reported disrupted services and financial strains from post storm relief and upcoming exemptions.
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Grapton
Clarence
Copmanhurst
Opmanhurst
Roy
Cupmanhurst
St Law Romuy
Rome
Bane
Chaffey
Southern shipments speeded up from Brisbane shipments
Nov 4 report cites Premier and Director of Shipping details on expedited vessels loading for Brisbane Mackay Rockhampton Bundaberg and Townsville routes. Vessels Barossa Caledon Babine and others to load coal pipes and rats with ports including Port Alma Port Reamble Santoma and Gladstone. Canberra inquiry to prevent restoring North Queensland coastal run.
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Brisbane
Premierite
Aston
Wathh
Lation
Rochhampton
Mackay i
Kemble
Marion
Director of Shipping
R. Hetherington
Hanton
Newcastle
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Calefon
Rockoon
Babine
Margorough
Bundaberg
Utoo
Alma
Townsville
Cairns
Gladstone
Marybrough
Brisbane detective says woman admitted baby murder
Eva Alice Faulks, 32, charged with murdering her baby Alice Fay Faulks, allegedly admitted throwing the infant alive into the river a few hours after discharge from the Women’s Hospital. Police report details are unclear due to transcription issues but indicate a confession to the crime in Brisbane on November 14.
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Brisbane
Eva Alice Faulks
Alice Fay Faulks
Women's Hospital
Labour wins Albury seat after by election
Labour claims Albury seat as by election result follows resignation of former Premier A Mair to contest the Senate. 86 votes remain to be counted with Labour leading. Country Party at 7000 and Liberal at 3223. Result to be declared tomorrow.
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Sydney
Labour
Albury
A' Mair
Libera
Senate
Huey Thabourhe
Ae Torntend
Country Party
Addansot
Liberal
Mast Collapse Interferes with District Communications
The 60 ton mast lay twisted on the ground after the storm. A temporary 30 foot mast was erected and transmission from the station resumed at 0 o'clock this morning. Telephonic and telegraph services in the district were interrupted by the storm.
British Jews Suspects Arrested in Britain
AAP reports arrests of Jewish suspects in Britain amid anti Jewish hysteria. Details describe ship Beigerch passengers slated for Middle East escape and possible transfer to Jerusalem talks. Paris dispatch notes precautionary moves as tensions rise over entry and security concerns.
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Liverpoo
Pwcial
Iaaia Aos
Middle East
Pasengers
Bath
Lara
Evatt on Contraband Seizure and Royal Commission
In Canberra Dr HV Evatt said matters on alleged contraband tobacco and related seizures are under review by Customs and Crown law authorities and a statement would be inappropriate until decisions are made. In Brisbane the government seeks a Royal Commission to probe the seizure of contraband tobacco at Mr T A Foley s home with cabinet decisions due Monday on appointment and scope.
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Mrr
Chifey
Quealy Am Wonia
Aperaes
Wyte
Se Pees
Yiaare Za
Peru
Andre
Canberra
HV. Bvait
House of Representatives
C. W. Daviden
CP GQ
Contraban
Dr. Evatt
Brisbane
T. A. Foley
Ravel
Hanlett
Executive Council
South Africa Moves to Annex Mandated Territory
Lake Success November 13. Notice served on the Trusteeship Commission that South Africa intends to annex the mandated territory of South West Africa despite UN opposition. Smuts announced the plan after Britain supported the application and noted elections to gauge native wishes. British officials and Russian objections are reported amid a tense exchange over trusteeship and regional aims.
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Lake Success
A.ap
South Africa
South-west Africa
United Nations
Fieldshal Smuts
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Arthur Bottomley
Local tornadoes devastate central Queensland towns
Nov 15 Brisbane reports local tornadoes across central and western Queensland wrecking buildings and crops and cutting telephone lines. Barcaldine Emerald Malbon near Cloncurry suffered heavy damage with four houses unroofed, verandahs torn, roofs blown off, and trees uprooted as telegraph lines and poles fell.
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Tor Bilson Meteorolog
Wadern Queensland
Unclear OCR Item From MITICO City News
Fragmentary line reads MITICO CITY with scattered words and dates. Unable to determine a coherent event or names. The readable bits mention a date near Mov 3 and a November reference, but no definite people, places, or actions.
Liberals and Country Party Leaders’ Announcement
An excerpt shows Liberal MP Menzies and Country Party MP Padden announcing closer coordination of parliamentary work. They say both sides recognize common principles and aim to improve debates, policy coordination, and planning with mutual cooperation in the federal parliament.
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Lib
A. W. Padden
Eir
Mensrs
BG. Mensa
EJ. Horton
P. A McBride
HE Halt
A. McDonald
Country Party
Mesrs Bee
Radio Thrillers Rise in Canberra Crime Coverage
A fragmented Canberra radio piece criticizes sensational crime reporting, citing Letter Armour, former chairman of the Parliamentary Freescening Committee, who warns that constant detector squeals drive adults to switch off the radio. The Senate update hints at a new report and reappointment rumors as coverage shifts.
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Canberra
Armour
Senate
Defamation Case Report From Brisbane Court
Defamation case details from Brisbane dated November 14 reference Michael claiming defamation in a Courier report. The address by Mr Fallon and remarks about Mr Healy are noted, with assertions of character being attacked and the surrounding courtroom debate referenced.
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Brisbane
Michael
Courier
Fallon
W. Elson Green
Healy
Bed Tren
Stormy meeting of Labour MPs over loyalty to Bevin
London reports a stormy three hour Labour Party meeting where rebels including Jennie Lee accused of disloyalty to the government. Ernest Bevin was urged to withdraw amendments as the party warned of disciplinary action. Morrison urged Labour MPs not to sign any amendment to the King's speech while in office. 126 supported, 38 opposed.
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London
Aa.p
Ee Paternity
Labour Party
C. RL. Attien
Arias x Gota
Ceadre
Ernest Bevin
Jennie Lee
Herbert Morrison
Labour
House of Commons
King
Illegal Immigrants Ship in British Debate
In the House of Commons Mr. Dugdale stated that many Jews seeking Palestine were put aboard an overcrowded vessel in dangerous conditions. The government could not be held responsible for serious resident safety, though the Royal Navy was scarce. The ship faced rough winter weather and possible foundering as passengers shifted weight.
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London
Dugdale
House of Commons
Royal Navy
Slongaiar
Russia Demands New Tore Plan Changes
AAP reports Russia pushes for a revised plan after the Pure Bin imars council discussed 14 proposed changes to the existing strategy. Officials argue for adjustments to timing and scope to align with broader regional objectives.
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Pure
Volunteer Admission Rule Seeks Endorsed Soldiers Motive
Fragmentary notice outlines a rule regarding volunteer admission and soldiers motive, with unclear proper nouns and dates. The readable terms indicate a procedural or policy context, mentioning volunteer admission and a directive related to soldiers motives. Further details are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Constitutional Act Debate
A garbled OCR passage references an act and constitutional discussion with mentions of offshore trade and a naval officer. The text includes names and terms such as Walter Manckton and RO raabsiog, but the overall meaning is unclear and fragmented, limiting precise summary.
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Walter Manckton
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