Career of a Great Australian Statesman Ends
Death yesterday of William Morris Hughes shocks Canberra as both Houses adjourn in tribute. The late PM was the last surviving member of the First Commonwealth Parliament and is remembered for opposing the government on the sale of its shares in the Commonwealth Oil Refineries.
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Canberra
W. M. Hughes
Parliament House
Hughes
House of Representa- Spatres
LeSbobe
Kaels
Commonwealth Oil Refineries Limited
Menzies and Hughes Careers Recap Amid Parliamentite Debate
Fragmented text recalls Robert Menzies and Billy Hughes, noting Menzies as West Sydney member and Commonwealth Parliament figure and Hughes as Prime Minister with roles in External Affairs and Advisory War Council. Mentions past terms and wartime service, amid a tense public inquiry or debate.
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Pygliamene
Menzies
Sugives
Toe West
Tree Ime
Eia Koite Nag Boom
Hughes
Advisory War Council
Goring
Wac
The
Mouse
Tobacco Industry Stabilisation Aims Backed by Government
An official statement today stressed government aims to stabilise the tobacco industry. The briefing highlighted policy measures and affirmed support for growers and manufacturers while signaling a steady approach amid market pressures.
R A F Launch In Sea Exercise
A Lincoln bomber from No 10 Squadron Garbutt Towneville will participate in a sea exercise with the RAAF today. The search and rescue launch, based on Cairns since 1945, will operate between Cooktown and Cairns on a delayed voyage to Willis Island.
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No. 10 Squadron
Garbutt
Towneville
RAAF
Cairns
Cooktown
Willis
Japanese Cabinet Formed Amid Expansion and Tobacco Talks
A fragmented report details discussions on forming a Japanese cabinet amid government plans to expand tobacco markets and control imports. Key figures include leaders and ministers exploring policy steps, with emphasis on government control, industry cooperation, and potential impacts on growers and manufacturing.
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Esteblan & Fas
Ausralian Agricultural Pune
Lesaer W. Lawi
Bas Will
Cinarettes
Tre
Auatmhian
Uae
Austral
Bysdron
Levis
Laos
Max Beiric
Bertias
Manufec
Martin
Training Mission Report Missing Clarity and Error Prone Text
A garbled OCR style note outlines a training mission. It mentions Ustortt scrume in tage aay area vasy Popova fromm Cae and Debs. ball handling and players such as Maes Bacomas appear amid fragmented terms. The text references Greenball and an Autrstion comp or aronaten as unclear elements.
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Ustortt
Tage Aay
Vasy
Popova
Tome Feooker
Maes
Bchuberts
Disputed Victoria dissolution motion looms after party split
The Victoria political scene centers on a proposed dissolution and general election planned for December. Premier Bevan and the Liberal Country bloc debate Governor Farnsworth’s willingness to grant dissolution while factions argue over timing and parliamentary support. McDonald and Hollway push for a vote priority as the hospital bill ties up the agenda.
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Metunald
Praia
Bertle Ai
Ihe
Legislative Council
Stloek
Country Party
Foliway
McDonald
Fem
Noreen
Tener
Brierest
Danii Sema Htoun
McDansia
Levtontiee Hassel
Labor Party defers policy clash amid public works plans
Reported confusion over the Labor Party stance on Bevan payroll and public works funding. Coordinator General Sir John Hempstead notes ongoing cuts and delays while Parliament debates November wind up costs and preliminary construction at Koombawa and Carron Creek.
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Kower
Ran
al Pomier
John Hemp
Egetier
Carron Creek
Plane Loss Report Reaches Parliament
An unreadable fragment reports a aviation incident reviewed by Parliament, noting potential implications for safety and defense. Names, dates, and locations are unclear in the transcription.
Pioneer In Modern Trade Union Movement and Leaders Obituary
A fragmentary obituary piece honors early figures in the modern trade union movement and prominent political leaders. It notes the life and industrial career of a founder figure and mentions Dr Evatt and former Australian Prime Ministers, expressing condolence and sympathy for bereaved families.
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Fay Mitte
Tie
Evatt
Hushes
Wusree
Tang Eoumier
Dradfield
Minner
Australia
Jang
Hydro-Electric Scheme at Tully Falls Target for First Stage
Target for completion of first stage at Tully Falls hydro electric project set for Oct 25. Work on Koombooinamke bearing setup and water detag task advances with planned cubic yard capacity to be established this year.
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Tully Falls
Koombooinamke
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