NSW Premier seeks royal commission of inquiry
Canberra reports that NSW Premier J McGirr called for a royal commission to investigate financial relationships and overlapping services. He proposed a six month report from a joint Commonwealth States body chaired by a judiciary member, with powers to streamline functions and restore the States’ revenue-levying ability at the start of the next financial year.
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N.S.W
Royal Commission OF Inquiry
Royal Commission To
J. McGirr
Canberra
Commonwealth
McGirr
States
Commonwealth taxation debate and state formula reforms
A fragmented account outlines debates among Australian leaders over Commonwealth taxation and a proposed shift of revenue powers to states. Prime Minister Playford and Tasmanian Premier discuss a more realistic approach, favoring a formula to retain revenue with states paying a share and avoiding uniform national levies. The article notes opposition from Queensland and concerns about revising the taxing field and preserving state rights amid intergovernmental tensions.
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Hanlon
Feld
Manin
McLarty
Ansa
Heron
Gueensland
Chantoee
Separtnetis
Saturn
Fis
Erie
Conference talks seek extra Commonwealth funding
Mr Menzies leads discussions on a Commonwealth capital program, with estimates of £47 million spent and calls for further funding to support essential services. The conference debated payments under the existing formula, state allocations, and possible future special sessions to address Commonwealth and state relationships.
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Samttione
Gommonweath
McGire
Sec
Mir
Mer
Unclear historical note on taxation figures and defense fears
Fragmentary OCR shows mixed phrases on taxation rising from 231 million to ESO million between 1645 and 1648, a claimed 434 percent increase, plus scattered lines about the country, northern defences, and references to World War I and the Commonwealth, with many garbled words and names.
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Heanton
Taos
Walil Ge
Western Japan Typhoon Devastates Kobe and Kyoto
Headlines report a catastrophic Western Japan typhoon with mass casualties and widespread destruction. Government ministers rush to disaster sites as 185 million yen is allocated for emergency relief. landmarks like the Golden Pavilion and Seto Gate collapse under debris.
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Ton Lay
Fusaateehich
Overa
Japan
Jeff Hakash
Kenesmeki Masuda
Takew Murakawa
Agricuure
Rozen
Hiro
National Treasury
Laratha
Agency For Relief
Asiazim
Sabo
Nai
Waxi- Yama
Kyotu
Maro
United States
Kobe
Tennis at Forest Area doubles and singles action recounts
An Australian Davis Cup style tennis feature covers Mulloy and Fry advancing in doubles, Hart and Sedgman winning mixed doubles semifinals, and Hart Dupont reaching the women’s singles final after Hart defeats Baker. Also notes a political budget debate about Commonwealth funds and state finances with comments from Hanlon and others.
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Gregor
Patricia Tous
Bromwich
Mite Hart
Mise Fry
Mies Hart
Lonk
Lttle
Sedeman
Worthington
Mthough Worthington
Ram
Wantuar Mulloy
Eteran Mulloy
Mulloy von Flars
Reat
Doris Hart
Frank Sedgman
Shirley Fry
George Worthington
Margaret ‘Orborme
Dupont
Hart
Beverley Baker
Nancy’ Chaifer
Telo
National Works Programme to be submitted for approval
Canberra reports a national works programme of 976.6 million pounds for approval by the National Works Council. The plan shows an increase of 233.2 million pounds from last year, with 30.8 percent of projects already ready. The acting Co-ordinator General of Works, L. J. Price, notes the aim to absorb labor quickly if economic conditions worsen.
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Canberra
National Works Council
L. J. Price
Proposed Distribution of Works Across Commonwealth and States
The report warns housing construction must be boosted by government authorities to avoid shortfalls in private home building. It calls for doubling the housing programme, additional labour, and plant in reserve. It notes 8000+ vacancies for skilled trades and unskilled building workers, with large engineering works absorbing unskilled labor. Price recommends integrating planned welfare programs and extending government works to sustain employment and growth. The document lists regional electricity boards and public works, including Queensland and other state allocations, totalling several million pounds for infrastructure and housing initiatives.
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Nsw
Victoria
Australie
Australia
Tasmania
Ares
Price
Gaston
Suston
Integraed
Lene Council
Queensland
Actinar Port Director General of Works
Joba Ie
Wide Bay
Brisbane and
South Coast
Fospitate Board
Courne
Bombed Soviet Bomber Downed Near Korea Coast
Conflicting reports identify a Soviet marked bomber shot down after engaging a United Nations patrol near the west coast of Korea south of Manchuria. US officials briefed, with Truman and Acheson directed toward UN action, while Tokyo and London dispatches offer no confirmed confirmation.
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Ds Mid
Taya
Security Council
Dentate Aly
Magens
Ussr
Eigen
Sucrens
Weber
Korra
Yellow Sea
Manchuria
Chu
Truman
Dean Acheson
State Department
United States
Moscow
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Far East Air Force
Apomesian
Ures
Spender speaks on Dutch New Guinea and European defense
In London on September 4 Australian External Affairs Minister FC Spender outlined that Australia and allied powers may consider a European army under a common command. He rejected Indonesian claims to Dutch New Guinea and urged a European contribution, noting White Australia policy is not a factor in SE Asia stability. He also touched on Formosa and Kashmir questions, urging careful handling by Britain and the United States.
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London
FC. Spender
Aight
Orld
New ‘Guinea
Australia
Dutch New Guinea
Ditch
Newte
Spender
South-East Asia
Great Britain
Mr. Spender
Russia
Formosa
Mir Spender
Cactin
Br Ent
United Staian
Kashmir
Londom
Australian pilot missing in Tokyo incident
An Australian pilot WP Harrop aboard Burseed New Bourn flight reportedly disappeared after Barrop's plane collided with anti-aircraft fire near Tokyo. Rescue efforts continued as reports described a crash ending with several injuries and a US air force response aiding recovery crews amid confusing, partially garbled wire copy.
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Tokio
Discovery of Drugs Shocks London Conference
A British press report from September describes a Birmingham meeting where scientists warn that new drugs identified in experiments may affect humans and animals. Officials say the substances could produce strong effects, with focus on delivery near the kidney and potential implications for health and immunity.
Airliner Crash Leaves Twelve Persons Dead
A midair disaster occurred when an airliner crashed, killing twelve people. Investigators are examining the wreckage and routing to determine the cause as relief and rescue operations continue at the site.
South Korean defence lines breached in dawn assault
North Korean forces struck Pohang from the north with tank led attack wiping out land supply routes and firing on the port. A flying column moved toward Taegu from Kyongju, while American troops north of Taegu fought a see-saw battle at Kasan. Other fronts saw little action.
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Pohang
Taegu
Kyongju
Kasan
Reds Advance Unchecked After Korean Front Clash
South Korean forces halted a Communist push along the Pohang Wongchon road as enemy units pressed near Kyonaju. Reports from Lt. Gen. Jae Arthur describe heavy fighting with American support, noting widespread Chinese and North Korean activity near Taegu and along the Naktong defenses. Casualties and material losses were reported, with transports struck and front lines shifting in several sectors as Communist forces attempted a renewed assault.
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Kyonaju
J Ae Arthur
Angangat
Pohang
First Cavalry
Waegar
Jaxtong
Acer
Manne
Genral Baware Craig
Saul
Naktong
Yongran
Milniat
Eng
SPECIAL DEFENCE TALKS HELD IN LONDON AIDED BY CABINET MINISTERS
In London ministers and top defence chiefs discuss Korea and Germany amid Cabinet war issues. The session plans to outline the agenda for Parliament and a possible program for defence rearmament. Attendees include Ernest Bevin, Sir Stafford Cripps, and other ministers who face a likely Tory opposition on funding and policy.
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STHPF
Altice
Minuters
Wess
Lala
Defence
Mary Thurimu
Erin
Laur
Ernest Bevin
Stetford Cripve
Nusler
Royal Visit Delayed as Queen and King Plan Australia Trip
Ottawa time and place unclear but reports say royal party plans to travel to Australia and New Zealand, with possible changes due to scheduling and security. Prime Minister and Governor General note verification of invitation amid cautious timing, while Mercury forecasts suggest August or September travel window.
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