Former Latvian Barrister Testifies at Espionage Inquiry
A former Latvian barrister Andrew Fridenbergs told the Royal Commission on Espionage in Sydney that he faced intolerance in Australia. Latvian papers labeled him a spy and urged boycott. He admitted supplying Petrov with two Latvian opponents' addresses and questioned motives, noting a fear the Soviets would shoot him if captured.
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Sydney
Latvia
Andrew Frideshersh
Joe Revel Comnaine
Australia
Hies
Fridenbergs
Petrov
Blue Mountains Train Crash Injures Fifty Passengers
A train crash near Blaxland station injures about fifty people as a moving train collides with a stationary rear car. Ambulances rush to the scene while witnesses describe chaotic scenes with flames and smoke, and investigators scrutinize the driver and emergency response amid a complex court-like inquiry.
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Blue Mountains
Blaxland
Dramatic Labour Meeting Turmoil in Melbourne Rally
A chaotic Melbourne Labour Party gathering features W Bourke and Jens in a tense dispute over election strategies amid crossfire of allegations. The episode mentions Communist elements, security concerns, and planned moves involving Loyalties and party leadership as tensions rise.
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W. Bourke
Jens
Labour Party
Vail
Sxecu
Bourke
Cepher
W. Set
Germany
Repan
Stramdina
Melbourne
Coe Ime
Thalr
Firekhamplon
McLuckie Fridenberss
MSA
Margaret
Luckie
Lal
Sahaing
Justice
Masabere
Dr Evatt Survives Challenge For Leadership
The deputy leader Mr A A Cabrall and four executive members including Mr A D Fraser of New South Wales faced Dr Evatt in the officer election. The outcome kept Dr Evatt in leadership and revealed ongoing party divisions during the contest.
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DR. Evatt
A.A. Cabrall
A.D. Fraser
New South Wales
Spall
Evsit
Collinsville Mine Disaster Inspector's Report
Brisbane dispatch summarizes inspector EM Petes seven times cited in a report on the Collinsville mine disaster. The document notes examinations, conditions, and safety failures prompting the inquiry and potential recommendations.
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Collinsville
Brisbane
Comet Disaster Weathers Troubled Farnborough Note
A fractured report mentions Arnold Hall at Farnborough with a faulty eye and metal fatigue concerns linked to a comet event. Details are unclear but suggest an aviation or airfield incident under investigation.
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Goto
Arnold Hall
Farnborough
Document tendered to Royal Commission on Espionage
Brisbane October 20 a copy document was tendered to the Petrov Royal Commission and referred to in the State Parliament. The Treasurer noted the spectacle of the Prime Minister entering to bolster his own Commission. Liberal MP T A Hiley questioned the Communist sensitivity while Mr Walsh defended the inquiry and cited the commission as not a Communist fine.
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Australa
Trauming
Capronaes
Moscow
Medvedyev
Madvedyer
Philpad
Fig
Desmport
Mettalian Au Ier En Beer Savliness
Piven Eine
NES
Brisbane
Petrov Royal Commission
Walsh
R. Thar
Benno Hs
T. A. Hiley
Coorparoo
Australian press reports a heated political clash over policy
A chaotic press dispatch cites Libera party figures including Dewis and Walsh amid objections to wartime conduct and Labour opposition tactics. It notes tobacco, agriculture, and insecticide strategies, with mentions of Beale and Churchill related to postwar policy, while signaling ongoing party tensions and electoral maneuvering.
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Australia
AT. Dewis
Libera
Rome
Walsh
Waren
Nic
Elbe
Seriai
Nate Ibailor
Joie ‘Oetine
Serra
Wineton Chure
JehiIl
Peter
Adeirs
RG Casey
Siure
Salariek
Covent
Ieee Sloml
A. Ce Reales
MH Beale
Pimbalan
Simnasten
Wiewion Churchill
Beale
Iecth
Department For
Atomic Energy
Terten
Geal
Camumisson
Germany
Tuimbulah
Netion
ALP
Mumia
Bie
Grasshopper
ALLE
Everton Aggents
Suez Troops Out By Next Jane Pad With Egypt
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text about Suez troops, Egypt, and canal bases. The readable items mention timing and maintenance bases, but specifics are garbled. no clear events, dates, or organizations emerge. The piece lacks coherent facts for a solid card.
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Suez
Egypt
Fractured Pledge Text From Historical Speech
Fragmentary draft expresses unity and resolve seeking sincere cooperation and a new spirit of understanding. It mentions ancestors offering guidance and calls for continued study and repair alongside a pledge to advance reconciliation and solidarity.
Western ministers walk out in Moscow diplomatic row
Western diplomats including seven ambassadors from the United States, Britain, and France left a Moscow dinner after being seated with Chinese and East German envoys. Molotov joined the guests, while the reason given was to show disapproval of relations with countries not on normal terms with their governments.
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London
Aarim Reuters
Moscow
Amareain
Darty Taal
Molotov
Wikhaw
Tehaim
Hheir
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Royal Commission On Espionage
Vincenc Divisek
Friderbeech
Gap
Mr. Pape
Vie
Pape
Bruce Alexanier Campball
Eildom
Justice Fup
TF Seon
Pridenbeves
Fakhomoy
Wingeyer
Divises
Jamice Owen
Divise
Commisdam
Petrow
Mintek
Commimien Ip
Pettey
Phate
Ubeould
Serre
Fe Max
LEAD
Apoldiafaneve
Lukely
Royal Commission ON
Mannie
Mexzies
Queensland
Talur OF
Resuitive Everts
Rextra
Toacco
EOTPY
Bes Canal
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