Power for Far North Ambitious Plans of Regional Board
At Cairns inaugural meeting of the Cairns Regional Electricity Board the chairman of the State Electricity Commission stressed this was the second regional board under the Government plan to extend electricity to a vast area. The new chairman argued regional control could provide cheap power, improve living conditions, and stimulate industrial production in North Queensland, with an expansionist policy to materialise if a clear approach remains unhampered by narrow considerations.
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Cairns Regional Electricity Board
State Electricity Commission
S. F. Cochran
W. A. Collins
North Queensland
Bisley Elmetrioty
Ham Ben Peel
Speier
TveWal
Varus
Tamaire Ita
Cyrarimion
the Barron
WH Murchisor
Addirar
Nts
Hydro Board
Mr Corntar
Gov
Haiderof
Page
Winfield
Mane
Grimm
Bolderott
State
Fleetrieity Commission
Catrin Regional Electricity Board
Cairns
Boarte
Queensland National Bank
WA Collinss
Brett Uur
Regional hydro board set to take over electric duties
Text of a会议 reports the Regional Board preparing to assume control of hydro and electric powers. Discussions cover chairmanship, budget, and financing. Key figures include Mr Cochran and Mr Murchison, with plans for a Treasury loan of £2800 and a January 1 effective date.
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Cochran
Treasury
SK Page
PRR
al Perusing Authority
Winfield
W.C Grifin
Murchison
Better Rubber Supply and Restrictions Detailed
Damaged OCR fragments discuss rubber supply issues and looming demand, noting anticipation of shortages and potential government action. Mentions of Brigadier Brogdbent, Captain A. A. Sal, and general staff figures, plus a December meeting and a Cairns Regional Electricity Board discussion.
Incomplete Bombay Cricket Match Report Baffles Readers
An OCR filled with errors describes a cricket match in Bombay during wartime. Names, scores, and actions are garbled but indicate batting partnerships, wickets, and innings totals around 1325 runs in a defined period. Mentions of players such as Carmody, Whitington, Pepper, Nad, and others appear amid broken phrases and stray terms, reflecting a chaotic reconstruction of the game.
Justification for Bennett's Escape From Singapore Questioned
Melbourne dispatch reports confusion over General Gordon Bennett's actions at Singapore. General Bennett handed command to a senior officer two minutes after a ceasefire. Mr Dovey defended his courage but suggested further inquiry.
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Merehart
Romero
Amarnath
Pepper Venera Callaghan
Brat Lam
Htlers
Carmedy
Phadkar
Ictal Calta Sey
Ener
Ringadur
Hatun
Feorour
Ford
Randeenart
Pere Whitingan
Bennetts
Sindries
Dewey
Saaghen
Bennett
Singapore
Melbourne
H. Gordon Bennett
Mr. Dovey
Gordon Bennett
Dovey
Imder Bronett
Malaya
Ister
Yatalle Military Hospital
Concord
Sydney
Callaghan
J. Thyet
Tts
Nature of Evidence Outlined in Bennett Escape Inquiry
The inquiry aimed to decide if General Urmet ruined 4 fidelity, with statements from relatives and officers about escape plans. It covers pre cease fire talks, staff actions, and proposed witnesses, seeking a full view of Bennett’s role and possible prejudice in the terms of reference.
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Urmet
Wilhewes
Gener Berinelt
Weniher
Callagunn
Drasiur
JH Thyer
GOC Malaya
Percival
General Wavell
Wavell
Indonesian Cabinet Survival Expected in JS
Reports from London say Suhahir’s cabinet survival is likely as factions argue over tightening party membership. The Indonesian scene includes Surabaya support, with talks on inviting Britain to remove armed forces from Java before the convention ends tonight. Local broadcasts resume, reporting on unrest and decaying arrangements amid disputed leadership.
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Iblaeor
Pern
Sourabaya
Ganinet
Conerson Aga
Soapiaf Sercan
Java
London Gas Strike Strikes Households With Blackout Effects
London gas workers stage a strike affecting central heating and cooking across vast areas. Families ration food and light homes with candles as plants halt operations and tensions rise between unions and management over pay. Negotiations are urged while public services face disruption and hospitals contend with supply issues.
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Iran
Bromiey
Bow
Japanese Cyclotrons Spark War Debate in New York
An anxiously worded statement from the executive committee of the Associates Honor Oskrlage at Citrа Laboratory condemns Japanese cyclotrons as wanton and stupid likened to burning a library. Dr Mifiy of Notre Dame University argues destruction would be a calculated extension of military power or a mistake of war.
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New York
Oskrlage Acientista
Citra Laboratory
Dottor Mifiv
Burton Chemistry
Profmamr
Batre Dame University
Jen
Army
Lane Ga
Grave trouble looming in Palestine colony cordon
Reuter's report describes rising tension in the Givath Haim colony where armed groups threaten British troops. Food Indianists and a blockade strategy are reported to hinder search efforts for illegal immigrants, signaling a broader crisis.
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Palestine
Ossea
Givath Haim
Showdown in Tel Aviv as curfew tightens amid unrest
Damaged report chronicles curfew measures and clashes in Tel Aviv with Jewish residents, Greek merchant sailors, and British authorities. It notes scattered violence, reported hunger strikes, work stoppages, and foreign immigrant concerns, amid warnings against attackers and ongoing police searches.
Greek Liberals Athens Nuwar Se Sophocles Review
Fragmentary OCR text from Athens Greek Liberals section includes garbled names and stray phrases about Sophocles and events. It references political figures and views but the readable content is too corrupted to identify clear actions, dates, or outcomes for a concise summary.
Azerbayan Demands Complete Autonomy
A garbled report from London on November 20 18 suggests Azerbayan groups push for full autonomy. The piece mentions allied nations and a so called Atlantic Charter context, with ambiguous references to American media and political aims amid recent Tass dispatches.
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London
Conaree
Azerbayan
Beitain
Tass
Twhran
Italian Crisis Quietly Sparks Move by Royal House
The Royal House announced Prince Umberto has begun Italian talks to ease the political tension in Rome. The move aims to resolve the ongoing crisis affecting the government and public stability.
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Rome
Umberto
Swedish Immigrants to Australia and Political Turmoil
Fragmentary entry recounts Swedish migrants heading to Australia amid unrest and government debates. Mentions Risterna, potential reformers, and figures like Regents Office and Bevin amid appeals and penalties. References to Britain, United States, and growing tension in late 19th century discussion.
Food for Britain Brisbane Aides Seek Transport Aid
An appeal urges support for food shipments to Britain, detailing need for rail and ship cargo, with organizers Dood eS Kerod and others coordinating donations. The note emphasizes safe transport and timely delivery to aid wartime relief efforts.
Russians Raid British Service Hotel in Berlin
London reported that a large armed Russian force raided the Berlin headquarters of the British Army last night. A British major refused entry. the senior staff officer called the raid unauthorized amid terse exchanges with Russian troops at the St. Defense hotel.
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Berlin
London
A. AP
St Dence
Teta
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