Swing of votes reshapes Evatt led ALP executive
A chaotic Australian Labor Party conference in Sydney drew 617 delegates amid bitter clashes as Evatt supporters gained a narrow majority over Pro-Rowatt faction. Key votes shifted control of the executive, with Blackburn and others elected while Pro-Rwatt allies faced defeats.
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Fallad
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CommoUrne
Cotbourne
J. Williams
Cot- Sivall
Blackburn
provEvatt
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Viner
Rydney
Labour Party
Western Australia
Appar 16
Croupers Jubilant Over Earlier Victory
Readers report a noisy conference as Premier J J Cahill and Dr Evatt faced mixed cheers and boos. The Labor Party debated unity in New South Wales with calls for Hobart Conference alignment on foreign policy and a push to sustain Barbour Government at an early date.
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Malaya
Ringport
Increase Sought In War Service Housing Lean
War service housing loans face higher limits to aid veterans and families. Officials say delays and shortages persist as Victoria plans to relax terms to reduce waiting times and expand access to funds for building and purchasing homes amid wartime need.
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Housen
Victoria
Rudche
Joan May
Travision
Canverra
Head Sees Danger in World Veterans Link
RS L Head warns of risks in World Veterans linkage amid debate on federation status. He cites external affairs, British relations, and potential disturbances, urging careful alignment with BEBL and noting federation funding from American sources. The external affairs department and federal executive discuss next steps.
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Hess
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Hieomgtien Tx Organisation
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Vanderbilt
Journalleia
Delegates Push A C Civil Defence Body Plan
The Minister outlines a push for an Australian Civil Defence authority with Canberra as administrative centre. Delegates warn of air raid threats and emphasize quarantine measures to reduce panic while stressing national defense and preparedness amid wartime tension.
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C. W. Rourke
Branca Norrelary
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Mobwealth
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Iartin
Ull
Amm Praven
US Airman and Wife to Part in Nevada City
A wartime incident reports an airman and his wife parting in Nevada City Calmenial after the airman served a three hour parole and rejected a remarriage claim He insists the matter has no connection to him and states he has nothing to do with the events in question The article notes personal assertions and unclear details about the separation and alleged remarriage of another individual tied to the broader case.
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Chinen
Indian clerks strip tease strike begins in New Delhi
Reported mass protest by government clerks in New Delhi as they plan a staged striptease to demand higher wages and better conditions. The action starts with a plan to halt clothes removal week by week, beginning with undergarments and progressing to loincloths and bedding. About 120 women clerks reportedly opted out of the strike.
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Japanese team sets world record in 400 metre medley relay
In Tokyo yesterday the Japanese swimming team broke the world record in the 400 metre medley relay. Team members and officials celebrated the historic performance as shore spectators watched a fast final.
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Funy
Tokyo
Amin
Australia to Bargain With Japan on GATT Provisions
Prime Minister Menzies announced Australia would seek to exempt trading with Japan from GATT provisions. He indicated Australia favours Japan's administration and opposed any action that would hinder such relations. The remarks followed a meeting on Japan's status within GATT.
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Japan
Menzies
Inet
Allustyatin
Pauling
Gjitmer
Gatt
Menzini
Tension Mounts Over Korean Crisis Threats
A tense situation arises as North Korean threats escalate amid military posturing by American forces at the armistice line. Reports indicate heightened alert, with American troops and South Korean allies preparing for potential clashes as diplomatic efforts seek to deescalate the crisis.
British raid blamed on LR A and security clash near arm depot
The Evening Standard reported that LR A is blamed for a raid on a British army depot. Police were warned. the attackers were heavily armed and the incident prompted security fears across a tense region. The article notes warnings given to authorities and a police response to the breach.
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Lr.a
Evening Standard
Britain
Speakers Criticise Liquor Permit Rulings
Delegates at the AU T BS Branwell Congress condemned liquor permit curbs and related social restrictions. They urged authorities to revise the law rather than revert policy. Speakers including Mr Bourke and branch vice president Mr Metcalfe pressed for an executive approach to enforcement.
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A.U.T. B.S. Branwell
Bourke
My. R
Metcalfe
Queantoyan
Aulaide
D. Boley
Burfry
Boundless Atomic Potential in Darwen University Scene
A fragmented OCR text hints at a debate on atomic potential and scientific study at a university in Darwen. Names like Boehner and Prolaxbor appear in garbled form, with references to uranium, territory, and tax implications. The passage is unclear and not cohesive.
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Bolt
Boehner
Marvy
Morael
Massel
Nail
Thydven
Fyding
Uraniim
Pkt
Byd Fry
Market Egg Prices Reveal Mixed Spring Grade Values
A garbled market note reports wholesale egg pricing and quality concerns. It notes overall lower spring values, with some items frozen or available at low wholesale rates. No clear vendors or dates are legible.
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