British Tax Reduction Welcomed and Export Incentive Discussed
The budget unveils tax cuts to boost industry and exports, with income tax reductions and a purchase tax cut across several goods. Industry leaders like Grahwn Cunningham comment on incentives, while the plan aims to ease living costs for households and stimulate the economy after the war. The government also hints at ending rationing and adjusting social services and defense spending in the forthcoming year.
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Austin Motor Co
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Crowds at Congress Gather for Night Catholic Demonstration
Large crowds estimated at over 120000 gather for a night demonstration in Sydney. Archbishop O’Hare calls for unity and faith as participants recall victims and stress Christian duty. 2500 Catholic women join afternoon services.
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Catholic Nations Euchetiti Congress
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Tury
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Mie
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Catholic
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Wales
Fide
Catholic Women's Organisation of
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Dilon
Catholic Woman
Atehbimnop Dubig
Brisbans
Atatralis
Rled
Grea
Chinese Prisoners In Sit-Down Strike Narratives
A report on Chinese prisoners of war involved in a sit down strike aboard a ship. The text describes demands for better treatment by the United Nations forces and efforts by Allied commands to exchange prisoners of war. It mentions Communist prisoners and the noted confusion over convoy movements and potential armistice talks under UN auspices. The piece references Western allies and Soviet positions, with discussions on negotiation outcomes and possible rapid General Assembly action.
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Korea
United Nations
Todlay
Cheju Island
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Unitad 2
Nationeeuuels
Atty Air Force
Pammaunjon
Sinan
Asm
Air Force
Arlier
Unites Nations ‘Winespilen
Cevoluuian
Ifler
Antain
United States
Srance
Y Tewak
Sig
Laos protests to U N on Vietminh offensive
A French agency dispatch from Laos reports Vietminh forces launched a spring offensive into Laos two days earlier, with Laos facing 40,000 Vietminh troops. French and allied forces totaling about 36,000 prepared to defend, amid accusations of aggression by the Communists and up to 7,000 Union forces said to have been wiped out in earlier fighting.
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Laos
U.N
Laow
Poonian Sro
Nig Ko
Viera
Vietminn Ranela
Guerrila del
Eng
Sisayan
Yong
New Ching
North Vietnam
Truol
Menzies Warns On Socialisation In Debate
The Leader of the Opposition, Mr Menzies, accuses Dr Evatt of aiming to pressure for bank nationalisation or other forms of state control. He argues government action, not referendums, is needed to protect the Commonwealth banking system and prevent trading banks from failing. May 9.
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Evett
Tee
Skenzies
Int
Man Man
Evatt
Pope
Banke
Dr. Watt
Evatl
Trading Banka
Fe Liman
Calwell
Svat Ili
No Extension of Doyle Inquiry by Premier
The Premier said there would be no extension of the inquiry into Doyle. He noted no reference to alleged ties between the former minister and others, and stressed the Royal Commission would proceed on its current terms. The registrar records show Arthur served as a director for six years in a company connected to Cipla.
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Bydney
Weanancuy
Tinye Faye
Mininterne Mines
Arthur
Cahill
Om At Perfivut Pty Ltd
Feport
Registrar of Companion
Mir
Viknel
Cipla Producty Aust. Pty, Ltd
Hear & Murfelt
Royal Comminnion
Prisoners to Get Back Pay in New Bill
Officials report prisoners held by the Allies may receive back pay and combat allowances under a proposed Congress bill. The plan would grant four percent back pay plus combat pay, with amounts varying by years served and dependents. One prisoner captured in November 1940 could obtain about 4,454 dollars in back pay, plus combat stipends for time spent in captivity and prior periods of hostilities.
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Inkes Staten
Cruituniats
Iraprinan
Congress
Setion
Burmese Plane Shot Down Near Rangoon
Fragmentary text reports a Burmese aircraft being shot down near Rangoon on a Wednesday. The garbled OCR snippet mentions military or naval terms and stray names, but no clear details, dates, or outcomes are recoverable from the readable portion.
Christie Faces Three More Murder Charges in London
Scotland Yard announced that Christie, a 50 year old man, was charged with the murders of three additional women found in a shabby London flat. He had already been accused of murdering his 45 year old wife Ethel and faced no new evidence as his appearance in court proceeded with a brief remand.
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Sileabedh
Neleon
Kathleen Maloney Wu Hectoring
Maclennan
Cieistie
Tonday
van Vrief
Prisce
Heavy voting reported as South Africa polls open in eight provinces
Report describes heavy turnout across eight African Vaal area polling stations amid claims of high participation. Voters line up at 4 pm Danverra time as observers note uncertainty about results and widespread expectations of a record national turnout. Officials say stations in key provinces show strong engagement with residents expressing hope for change.
Atom Bombers and Bombs in Europe Report
An Associated Press report cites American and British officials discussing atomic bombs in Europe. The unnamed source notes confidence that the United States and allies possess stockpiles and details of continental bomber plans, amid limited official confirmation.
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Europe
United ‘Usd
Atom Horabert
Prtmary
Defence
United States Air Force
Moline
Chasen
Manis
Building Dispute Over Margin Increases In ACT
A chaotic hearing saw the Building Dispute Commission grant a 16s weekly margin increase to B W 10 members working for private contractors on Government jobs. The Works Department indicated government willingness to raise margins for this group despite opposition from key contractor unions. Talks warned of rapid actions as trade bodies debated the outcome and government offers remained contested.
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Perdte
Mindlay
Carpenters Ad Joiners
B.w.1.u
Anuon
Sremoe
Minister For Works
Willinenass
Marwin
B.W
Ine Guvern
Ty Trades
Sabhoth
Afcarnonn
Iad
Bla
Tina
Australia May Retain Games Debate and Officials Involved
A fragmentary report discusses the Australian position on retaining games and references officials including Mr Hugh Weir and Audrauan, with mention of the VOC and the Olympi Samniite. The piece notes a deeper inquiry into the Australia question and potential options considered by international committees.
Council Clean Sweep At Municipal Core
The Wemceay ward council announced removal of all aldermen amid irregularities and administrative shakeup. Mr. Dene assumed duties today and held formal meetings as an administrator will oversee local government affairs until a new council is formed. Further reports on council affairs are to be released.
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Byuret
Wemceay
Ste. Flw
Bane
Locadar
Henshaw
Ution
Danee Sora
Milcipat Council
Veta Lernat
Renshaw Mic
Wdminie
Leichmardl
Dene
French Protest Critics of Tunisia Crisis
Fragmented OCR recounts a French delegation walkout during a United Nations debate on Tunisia. Members clash over governance, liberty, and regional stability, with references to a Pushes proposal and veiled accusations amid a tense, unclear transcript.
Kanwarooa maintain lead as rounds wrap up game
In a mid round match observed by a small crowd at 20.54 Kanwarooa claimed a decisive win aided by a top running score from Noel and a strong 14 point tally by an unnamed player. The match ended with Kanwarooa on top and The Rant Beet struggling to respond.
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Kangarows
Polote
Noel
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