Decontrol of Building Materials and Clothing Announced
Brisbane reports Prices Minister W Power announced government moves to decontrol thousands of building materials and clothing items. Most materials will be free from price control except galvanised iron and cement. Essential needs for workers remain protected with continued controls on essentials and decontrol extending to timber joinery plywood fibrocement bricks paints glass stoves and metals like iron steel copper tin lead.
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Brisbane
Me W. Power
Song
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Debate on Price Control and Decontrol Measures
A transcript style report discusses moves toward price control and potential decontrol in key sectors. Officials warn that centralized price setting risks cartels, with calls for continual checks, market transparency, and legal safeguards to prevent abuse while weighing the impact on competition and consumer costs.
Furtner Action Contemplated in Queensland Price Controls
State Government considers price controls on all clothing and textiles to curb rising costs. Mr Power announced the planned incentive to stimulate industry, while opposition groups warn against broad controls that could curb trade and affect housing and construction.
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Brisbane
Seni
Mr Power
Charges Against New Australians By Mr Aiesns In Parliament
In Parliament Mr Power introduced an immigration bill affecting New Australians. He spoke of legal terms, military threats, and national security concerns. The discussion touched on aliens and restrictions, with emphasis on allied policy and the role of New Australians in national development.
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Sep
Lew Power
Packewans
Todas
Otter
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Mending Herald
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Oman
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Gre Mir Athens
Almira
United States Ministers Tale and AEX Squire Tee Tale
Fragmentary OCR text mentions ministers and actions around debt and seals, with stray proper nouns like Landon and Bellers Limemboure. Content is garbled and lacks a coherent event or date. The readable items reference government figures and financial matters without clear outcomes or context.
Murwillumbah Hearing Hears Price Move and Compliance Doubts
Local officials in Murwillumbah discussed a decision on continuance of the sul mut matter at a mid point, with Freeman noting an expected price rise to 45 or 48 and an annual increase of 11 or 17. The New South Wales Cane jronary Association voiced concerns over market strength and compliance failures, and the chief inspector warned of a possible failure to meet required standards.
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Freeman
Prwemans
Lowih Wales Cane Jronary Association
Htc
All Drover Planes May Be Grounded
Aviation officials probe Drover planes after a propeller failure near Mackay. The Australian regional aviation agency and flying doctor service review Moorland to assess Drover aircraft reliability and potential grounding. Queensland managers discuss replacement with a Dragon fleet as investigations continue.
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MT Fech
Flying Doctor Service
TAA
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Queensland
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Dragon
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Channel Country
Fire damages house as occupants flee in Stonet
Police believe an explosion tore through a home at dawn injuring two as Mr and Mrs Webb slept. The bed and room were strewn with debris while the couple escaped, aided by two CE B detectives who arrived on scene to investigate the blast.
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Mix
Rr. Webb
Britarts First Atoms To Be Released In December
Fragmented OCR reports mix of dates and fragments about atomic secrets and British and Canadian scientists. Notes reference a January 1963 Canada trip, alleged secret centres, and a figure linked to British intelligence. Mentions Britain, Chicago and London University, and a prison context with lectures and a planned course.
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Canada
Venice
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Bey
Bigimie
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Rey
Britain
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iSnden
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London University
Yun
Wakefield Uorkshires
Mentary
Defiance Campaign Movements Highlight Police Action Stance
Fragmented text suggests a defiance campaign discussion centered on police action rather than covert cycles. It references South African figures and warnings about spreading messages. Content remains unclear due to garbled OCR.
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South Afrian Armistess Gbeersers
Eerie
Camera Goves
Canberra Conference Delegates Passports Contested
Report from Canberra notes government action affecting passports for Australian delegates to a conference. The minister, Mr. LG, indicated measures or changes may delay travel as cancellation issues arise. Further details were unclear due to fragmented text.
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Canberra
Pasitiona
Rail Link from Special Car Urokd Brisbane
Fragmentary notice reports a rail link from a special car at Brisbane and mentions September dates and an extension toward a northern territory route. The readable text names locations and persons in unclear order, with missing details on exact actions or outcomes.
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Brisbane
Northern Territory
Clepettria
Britain Bans Overtime Work Headline
London report notes At least one measure to limit work hours under consideration as authorities address labor conditions. The article mentions opposition figures and policy debates affecting scheduling and productivity.
Weekly rise rejected amid shipyard strike tensions
Confederal delegates faced rejection as a labor dispute wove through shipyard work. A government backed plan to settle equipment and piecework terms failed after three votes, affecting about a third of workers and stirring union chiefs into renewed talk of a strike.
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Erite
Australian diplomat to be moved to Korea
A fragmentary report indicates the Australian assistant secretary of external affairs is to be transferred. The notice mentions Malaya and Korea, with references to Australian commitments and an identified representative. The text is unclear and garbled.
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Malaya
Australien Tateresta
Korea
Sime United Wasieua
Coments
Don
Two New Customs Prompt Growth For the Grower
Fragmented OCR items mention customs and a grower, with garbled names and unclear dates. The text references a bill, a judge, and wartime material, but specifics are unreadable. The readable elements suggest a historical note on customs affecting agriculture and trade.
New York management in major political shift
An unclear record describes New York management amid a premier or major propennis to the site of a potential pet project. The fragment mentions organizational actions and a notable figure, hinting at political or civic maneuvering.
Dangerous cargo ban ends tourism and port disruption
Brisbane officials report suspension of dangerous cargo operations after a recent voyage exposed explosive and liquid hazard risks. Harbour authorities note 130 people were stranded when stoppage halted passenger movements and cargo handling. Port Master to issue formal notices and assess safety controls.
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Demas
Water speed record flashed as Cobb nears lap record
The report notes Cobb setting a lap pace near 34 miles per hour in a water speed event, with Sayre and Sankey referencing the time and current trend in the race. The fragment indicates high speed ambition and ongoing competition at the top level.
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Sankey Sayre
Tia Mils
Settlement of Cairns Waterfront Dispute Expected
Cairns waterside workers to meet at 7.30 this morning to consider employer proposals ending an eight day waterfront dispute. Canberra reports say a conference between parties yesterday led to a settlement. work to resume after the meeting.
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Cairns
A. M. McBride
Canberra
Dispute Over Bulk Loading and Labor Strikes Affects Industry
A chaotic report details ongoing tensions over bulk loading of sugar into United Kineton Tassel Glenlyon facilities. Workers threaten stoppages. managers warn of disruptions to transport and storage capacity. Fort Douglas and surrounding areas see manpower strains as emergency measures used to avert shortages.
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Kineton Tassel
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Ara
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Cairne
Mackaller
Military logistics and METS network across Europe in wartime
An OCR glimpse shows a Defense Department outline of METS, a Navy run line serving Air Force and Army, coordinating Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean divisions. It describes roving ships bound for Europe, supply runs to Turkey and France, and US personnel spread across Europe aiding Western campaigns with a Korean theater reference.
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Turkey
Defence Department
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Europe
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Pearse
Archbishops Visit to North Described in Local Chronicle
Report outlines Archbishop Halse and Archbishop Wake visiting North. notes ceremonies at St Barnabas School’s annual rites and the community’s mixed reaction. Mentions the long history of the rite and the involvement of local figures in planning events.
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Archbishop Halse
North
Britain Food Position Amid War Strain in London
Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic wartime scene with mentions of Lloyd George, government actions, rationing, and public concern. Despite garbled wording, it references food policy, hunger, and the Home Front pressures, naming political figures and systemic efforts to manage supplies during a crisis.
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