News in Brief Sydney summary of world and local items
News in brief from Sydney reports injuries to Sir Freddrick Jordan after a street accident and a jockey sustaining a kneecap injury at Trigton. A poor boy killed by a lorry in Sydney and the formation steps of a National Union of Farmers are noted. Manua Island visit planned by Australian ministers, the Captain Cook steamer to be scrapped, and Parliament to adjourn for a summer recess. Grants for Donald Grant, noted sheep breeder, who died aged 101, also mentioned.
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Are
Sydney
Nt Fonal Union of Farmers
Farmers and Settlers ‘Association
Commons
London
Morrisor
House of Commona
Tralia
Donald Grant
A C Establishes Laboratory at Randwick
The annual report states A C set up a laboratory at Randwick to examine samples from racehorses. The club liaised with racing bodies worldwide urging facilities for tests and examinations. Taxation paid that year totalled £42,478 with over half from detailsator. Retiring committee members will be re elected as there were no other nominations.
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Bydney
A.4.c
Randwick
Death of Lord Beaverbrook's Younger Son in Yachting Mishap
Police stated inquiries were ordered into the death of Peter Aitken son of Lord Beaverbrook. He died on Monday during a yachting trip off Denmark, as reported from Stockholm.
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Stockholm
Lord Beaverbrook
Peter Aitken
Denmark
Inter-Union Dispute for Industrial Board
The A C T Industrial Board met this morning to consider a dispute over contractors to erect fencing around cottages by Chay and Wills. All Carpenters Union members objected to non member workmen performing the job. The Board urged attendance to clarify the position.
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A.C.T. Industrial Board
Aub
Chay and Wills
Carpenters’ Union
Industria Board
Canberra District Forecasts Light Winds and Snow Alps
Canberra forecast notes fine and mild conditions with scattered showers over tablelands and further snowfalls on the Alps. Elsewhere fine with strong to gusty west to southwest winds, light to moderate seas, and coastal conditions.
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Astern
Alps
Canberra Weather Summary from Thursday Meteorological Readout
Canberra station reports 4 am barometer 90.178 inches and 9 pm 30.008 inches. 9 am temperature 38 with a maximum 64 and a minimum 10. Wind at 3 pm WNW 20 mph or NW 16 mph, shifting toward NW 16 mph later. District totals show Crookwell 12, Goulburn 224, Queanbeyan 138, Bungendore 11, Cooma 79, Delegate 187, Kiandra 1,010, Dalgety 72, Tombong listed among monthly registrations ending July 31.
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Crookwell
Goulburn
Gunning
Canberra
Queai- Byan
Bungendore
Sichelaga Tech
Cooma
Bimmitabel
Bombale
Delegate
Kiandra
Roecludko
Adaminaby
Jin: Sanyne
Dalgety
Tombong
Hospital Board Clean-Up Sparks Mediation Debate
Fragmented 1947 Canberra discussion critiques Australian mediation stance over Indonesian dispute. Unions’ Dutch ship ban haunts policy, risking Australia’s prestige and neutrality while urging balanced arbitration and stronger government action.
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Canberra Tunes Frinay
Governor General meets Indian High Commissioner in Canberra
Excellency the Governor General Mr W J McKell received Sir Zaghunath Paranjpye High Commissioner for India at Government House Canberra yesterday morning in formal talks.
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Genaml
W. J. McKell
Zaghunath Paranjpye
India
Government Youre
Canberra
Investigating Indian Plane Shootdown and Cabinet Strife
Sydney dispatch reports Prime Minister Chifley announcing government inquiry into the shooting down of an Indian aircraft carrying Red Cross supplies to Indonesia. Two Australians died, including Wing Commander Constantine. Debate over inner cabinet formation follows, with Ward criticizing Geneva conference outcomes as vague and undemocratic.
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Chifley
Red Cross
Indonesia
Constantine
Imaden
Jonas Salle
Grvat
Pitain
Britain
Sydney
East Sydney
Labour Council
Transport
Mr. Ward
LEC
Geneva
Sme. Ward
Ward
Impersonation Alleged In Divorce Claim In Melbourne
In a Practice Crit today Mr UA Smithers alleged impersonation in a divorce case. He represented a taxi driver whose wife allegedly obtained a decree nisi without the husband's knowledge. The motion sought entry of appearance and defense by the proper solicitor, with limited details from the fragmentary text.
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Melbourne
Thurday
Crit
UA. Smithers
Parry Resigns from Sydney County Councils
Alderman 8. B. Parry MLC resigned from the Sydney County Council and Canterbury Council after fleeing to New Zealand with his wife during the Nandsalen Inquiry hearing. He had served as mayor for 18 years and is not expected to return soon.
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Sydney
B. Parry
New Zealand
Sydney County Council
Canterbury Council
Larger bus stops in Canberra to ease peak hour traffic
Bus drivers in Canberra gain wider stops to improve maneuvering during peak hours. Twenty feet of parking space will be provided to remove blockages caused by grassed medians, with prior improvements already seen at Manuka and Civic Centre.
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Manuka
Civic Center
Fireman killed in fall from truck on Sydney call
Fireman J. Kner died after being thrown from a White 5 fire engine rushing to a false alarm. The crash occurred as the vehicle turned a corner at high speed. he suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized hours earlier. The alarm proved false.
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Sydney
White 5
J. Kner
Tatany
Fle
Tater i
Miners Seek Expanded Coal Control Across States
The Central council of the Miners' Federation urges Minister of Supply and Shipping Senator Ashley to extend Commonwealth coal control beyond New South Wales to other states.
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Bydney
Central Council of the Miners’ Federation
Control Over Private School Fees Lifted
The Minister for Trade and Communications Senator Courtice announced an order ending price controls on private school fees for religious, scientific, charitable, and educational institutions. Coaching and training schools may remain under control, while intrastate bus, taxi, and hire car fares are freed but monitored for compliance.
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Cus. Coms
Courtice
Cfffl
Commonwealth Attacks Loom Of 40 Hour Week
In Melbourne Arbitration Court today the 40-hour week case heard from Commonwealth counsel who attacked the gloomed Australian economy. Lawla argued employers seek profit and reduce toil is needed for production. Ashkanasy quoted 1846 speech on social reform. About £8,569,250 in losses cited from industrial unrest and working day reductions as debate continued.
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Melbourne
Arbitration Court
Stanley Lewis
Commonwealth
Lawla
Chet Ludge Drake Brockman
Toria
Tasmania
Ashkanasy, KC
MacAuley
Betten
Cara Ac Wien
Erin
Commonwealth to Concentrate Home Building at Steel Centres
The Commonwealth Government will urge a shift of home construction toward key steel producing areas at the Canberra conference with State Housing Ministers. The aim is to attract workers to Newmantie Port Kembla and Collie, with coal towns likely to host new construction. The Coal Board will present draft allocations for industry coal use, prioritising steel for housing.
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Partiauly
Commonwealth
Canberra
Newmantie
Port Kembla
N.8.w
Collie
W.A. T
Coal Board
Australia
The
Tee
Department of Works and Housing
Department of Postwar Reconstruction
Governor General to Visit Brisbane
The Governor General and Mrs McKell will visit Brisbane next Sunday and stay through the following Saturday. They will arrive at Eagle Farm aerodrome at 2 80 p m on Sunday, with a call by the Lieutenant Governor of Queensland on Monday. They will attend cabinet luncheons civic events and a King Cup presentation at the races, with dinners at Government House and an official lunch aboard a ship before departing Brisbane on Saturday.
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Government House
Wil
Hams
Thearus
Atham
Brisbane
Tunisian strike called off after clashes leave many dead
According to the French News Agency a general strike in Tunisia was called off after a government conference with the General Union of Tunisian Labour. The clash between strikers and troops on Tuesday left 25 dead and 60 wounded.
Australia May Restrict Petrol Imports
The Australian government led by Prime Minister and the British Treasury discuss possible tighter petrol rations. McFarlane in London signals decisions depend on Britain’s policy, with Australia seeking to conserve dollars and tilt imports away from sterling areas if Britain tightens its supply. The plan weighs on dollar earnings, export opportunities, and potential licensing to boost exports to dollar nations while avoiding direct competition with Britain.
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Mr. McFarlane
Petrol i Chifley
Treasury
London
Australia
Chifley
Commonwealth
Britain
Commonwe
McFarlane
Courtice
America
Australie
U.S.A
Canada
International Monetary Fund
Aterling, & Fete
Australia Ready to Arbitrate in Indonesia
Prime Minister Chifley said Australia and the United Kingdom stood ready to act as mediator and arbitrator in the Indonesia dispute if it would terminate the interim suspension. He warned the truce hid dangers with no negotiation or contact between parties and risk of incidents.
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Australia
Indonesia
United Medi
Indone
Has Ment
Chifley
Mislaid files at Sydney office prompt mediation talks
Fragmentary text describes an Australian government mediation effort over land disputes involving Mr Monahan and Burke and Naughton Pig Ltd. The Prime Minister referenced good offices and a Dutch and British role, with negotiations adjourned pending acceptance of offers. The incoherent record notes previous offers and ongoing speculation about acceptable solutions.
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Sydney
Monahan
Mr. Chifley
Frederick Alan Lushty
Burke
Barnell
Sag
Burks
Pty, Ltd
Kirby
America
Britain
Lai Ibiea
Staten
Australia
Rules Control Office
Mal Pere
Australia urged to stand by Britain in crisis
In Canberra and Melbourne reports Premier scrutiny cites Labour and coalition leaders urging Australia to back Britain through the dollar crisis. Deputy Opposition Leader Harrison calls for government control restored from unions and for unified cooperative effort across industry to implement the imperial relations conference decisions. Fredrick Fadden criticizes government rejection of an Inner Economic Cabinet while noting repatriation actions and accommodation concerns for returning servicemen and families.
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Sydney
Britain
Harri
Dominions
Thia
Canberra
Harrison
Gligy
Fadden
Brisbane
Chifley
Commonwealth
Country Party
Tia
Melbourne
Auss
Thation
Marathon runners carry fiery crosses from Scotland to world
The Scottish Athletic Association launches a relay from Edinburgh to London Thoraday initiating a series carrying fiery crosses to distant locales including Sydney and Auckland. The cross bearing effort reflects historic clan levies and aims to promote Scottish athletic spirit globally.
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London
Thoraday
Edinburgh
Scottish Athletic Association
Sydney
Auckland
Britain seeks more caustic soda for Australian aviation needs
Britain appealed for greater imports of caustic soda for Australian industry, especially aviation. Sir Chifey said the action followed requests from manufacturers noting Britain ships more caustic soda to Australia than to other countries.
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Chifley
Britain
Chifey
Australia
Price control plans loom in early referendum push
A scrambled report outlines government moves to extend price control under the Defence Transvisions Act amid rents and land value concerns. The cabinet seeks a referendum to decide on continuing price controls beyond the current end of year, as premiers weigh a united or divergent stance.
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Defence Transvisions
Trols
A C T U Called To Ease Ban On Dutch Ships
The A C T U urged a modification of the Commonwealth government ban on Dutch shipping to avoid a waterfront shutdown that could halt British food vessels. Canberra officials and Dutch talks were arranged with N C T U leaders and shipping department officers to discuss keeping trade lanes open for the Holland Australian Line amid neutralities concerns.
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Commonwealth
Ana Hipping
Art Ghiney
P. Clarey
A. Monk
NCTU
Director of Shipping
BR. A-1
Hetherington
Department of Shipping
Canberra
Communal Clashes in Amritsar Leave Dozens Dead and Wounded
A violence spree in Amritsar and surrounding villages left thirty-five dead and eight wounded after clashes and raids by armed groups. Eight fatalities occurred in Amritsar city with four more injured by police fire during the unrest.
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New Delmnt
Amritsar
Tanker and collier safe in Hobson's Bay
A tanker and a collier, Smuuriv Thureau and Brantey Park, about 0 7,000 tons each, are reported safe in Hobson's Bay after a storm damaged their ballast plates. The tanker bound for Adelaide turned back due to the damage.
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Hobson's Bay
Smuuriv
Thureau
James” Maguire
Brantey Park
Hoberon's Bay
Adelaide
Miners Consider Second Saturday Work Plan
Sydney based Miners Federation discusses requiring workers to labor every second Saturday through the year to bolster coal reserves. Central Council convenes in Sydney to review the proposal as coal reserves are set to offset miners' Christmas leave.
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Sydney
Sam Betis
Belle
Mineriat Era
Miners’ Union
da Coat’ Board
Publicitys return from Australia and postal concerns
A damaged clipping notes publicity from Australia being returned to authorities in New York. It mentions that postal examinations led to the destruction of a package and references departmental procedures and unclear details about the involved parties or actions.
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Ai NO
Omdale
British troop limits after August 15 in India
In the House of Commons the Minister for India, Mr Alexander, announced that after August 15 British troops in India would have no operational responsibility for intervening in internal disorder. This statement outlines a shift in Britain’s military role amid unrest.
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London
Thoroad
India
Hs Commons
Alexander
Monty Arrives at Suez Canal for Middle East Talks
Field marshal Viscount Montgomery arrived at the Suez Canal en route to Britain. He will confer with the British commander in the Middle East, Sir John Crocker, during his visit.
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Cairo
Thuralt
Viscountry
Suez Canal
Britain
Mander
Middle East
Sir John Crocker
Welsh Miners Strike in London Sparks Tenor of Protest
About 1300 miners from Bradach Colliery staged a march through London demanding wages and pay arrears. The protest disrupted transport routes as workers called for earlier settlement and official action.
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London
Bradach
Atric Yeaterding
Australian ban of Dutch ships export import limits
Fragmented report notes a government move in Melbourne to ban Dutch ships and goods, with officials indicating an imminent application and potential impact on transport and commerce. The text references Sydney, regulatory steps, and the ban’s intended scope though full details are unclear due to OCR issues.
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Melbourne
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