Maitland Flood Displaces Thousands as Hunter River Rises
Frustrating flood crisis hits Maitland with about 4000 residents out of homes. The Hunter River surged to a record 37 ft 9 ins, breaching embankments and flooding streets and shops. Roads, rails, and highways, including New England routes, were cut off while authorities evacuated families and prepared to plug breaches. The Macleay River and tributaries added to the rising water as relief efforts began and residents awaited further drops in river levels.
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Weather Bureau
Lie -Mildeum-Dorriga
Nymbolda
Clarence
Grafton
Railways Department
Wen van Long
Sydney
Maitland
Séaith Land
Raymond Terrace
New England
Penn
Ceunneck
Wailaend
Newcastle
Vonin- Aeort
Hawke
Hunter
Gare
Oakhampton
Heescahar
Weater
Iithor
Anna
Moodie
Bonth Maitland
Staitland
East Staitland
Munerede
South Maitland
Singleton
Irene
Une
Maymond Terrace
Maitlands
Mts
Omer
Pacife
Macleay
Reel Pullen
IMG
IAA
Patutn
North Korean Premier exults Reds victory claim
North Korea’s premier Fel 11 Sung proclaims the Reds will win as Pyongyang marks the anniversary of Japan’s surrender. He denounces U.S. negotiations, asserts Communist strength, and says the United States and Britain are faltering in war and diplomacy while praising North Korea’s military resolve and future victory.
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Boasts
REDS
Tokyo
Fran
Sung
Deelarta
Victor
Bis
North Karas
Pyongyang
Japan
Everal Rimaald
United States
Nori Korea
Korea
Coumuniat Wetmien
Oil Find Reported in Sepik River Area
AAP Reuters reports patches of oil on water in the Sepik River region near the Papua and New Guinea border. An observer described oil patches about miles from the Batth border, noting no prior confirmed oil findings in the district.
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Fort Moresby
New Guinéa
Batth
Papua
New Guinea
Ube
Plo
S.grolonu
New Guiana
Desperate Efforts To Rescue Cave Explorer
Paris reports desperate rescue attempts after a cave explorer fell 130 feet in a French Pyrenean pothole. Mares Loubena fractured spine and remained underground for five days while rescuers labored to reach and surface the injured man.
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Paris
Loubena
Om Wineh
Rodour
Apt
Lanbern
Australian airmen held in China still under care
Australian airmen John Francis Richmond Ross Standford Bohm and William Mitchell James were detained in Canton South China after alleged drug and crime suspicions. They were described as free agents yet faced medical checks and questioning while held by Communist authorities. One man released said he hoped to return home for food and rest. The article notes secrecy and prior interviews were limited.
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Hongkong
Australien
Prinan Cetin
Ton
Tsonghong Jie
John Francis Richmond
Wollongong
Ross Standford
Bohm
Rockhampton
Ueenaland
William Mitchell James
South Australia
Alstralinn
Thair Latory
Australia
Richmond
Wight
Kowloon
Macau
Air Acum
PP Loba
Magne
Lobo
Adelaide
Tomimue
Anon
Wililairy James
Dori Moris
African First Flight Covers Could Break Record
The piece reports a potential record for African first flight covers as Empire Airways plans Australia to South Africa service starting soon. It notes 3,000 covers requested by the United Abyghony and other regions, with expected mail volume peaking at a September 1 cutoff.
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Aydney
Govora
Africa
Quartas Empire Airways
Philateliern
Attyghony
Minssribhini
University Scholar’s Challenge and New Guinea Allegations
A fragmentary report outlines a university scholar facing ministerial questions over statements about plans to travel to New Guinea to cause mischief among natives. Worsley defends actions and explains funding and tasks in maturatology research, while allegations of political coercion and security concerns are noted.
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Masluck
New Guineas
Guerrilla War Develops in Indo China Conflict Escalates
A radio report from Vietminh forces claims scaling fighting across Indo China with alleged large enemy losses. Reported actions include destroying armored vehicles on the border and killing enemy troops, while denouncing French colonialists and promising further attacks.
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Hong Kong
Indo Ching
Viotminn Radio
Vietminn
Ftalco
Chinoan
Viet Hiinh
England Loses Six For 326 In Final Indian Test
England fell to 326 all out as India dominated at The Oval. Openers May and Graveney contributed modest scores, while Phadkar bowled impressively. Watson remained not out for England, with Laker also unbeaten. India led after the morning session.
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England
London
Yenglaadl
India
the Oval
Uc Alara Sree
Watt
Pavle
Armund
Oran
May
Araveney
Alvans
Ivan Watson
Toni
Cara
Fimwt
Innin Watley
Fires Ravage British Columbia Across Woodland Areas
Vancouver reports wildfires sweeping through British Columbia causing millions in damages. Affected areas include forests near major towns with several fatalities and missing persons. Rescue teams battle flames as weather hinders containment efforts.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Marold Gordon
Hungary appoints new prime minister in coalition reshuffle
The Hungarian government names Rakosi as prime minister and Communist Party secretary general in a cabinet shakeup. The former premier Tegezsi Dow is slated as president of the parliament, while Rakosi tightens Communist control and rules out coalition with the Burgens party. Budapest reports say Rakosi, a close ally of Buian, now leads the reform.
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London
Mathi
Haw Bee
Hungary
Shuffie
Rakoal
Bobi
Rakasi
Rtvaita
Proceeelaity
Ermali
Vienne
Mungerien
Bnurgenis Partion
Budapest
Rakos
Buaiin
Turi
Bungay
Slim May Be Next Governor General Candidate
London Friday report suggests Field-Marshal Sir William Slim, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, may become the next Governor General of Australia after his retirement in November. The News column asserts he will receive a peerage before serving in Australia around September or October.
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Sir William Slim
London
William Slim
Imperial General Staff
Evening News
Austrak
Columnia
Australia
Japanese Remember August 15 1945 by Ruling Party Leaders
Tokyo marked the 1945 surrender day with mixed solemnity and celebration as political figures, including cabinet members and a premier, reflected on occupation and postwar reforms. The day's events across Japan featured memorials and public speeches amid a backdrop of economic and political change.
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Tokyo
Prides Aureetypanene
Asia
Sevanty
iMeman Warthmo Eabinet
Wate
Wereuiy
Rating Arkormin
Japan
ANZUS Warning to Aggressors Cited in Baltimore Sun Edit
The Baltimore Sun reports Australia pressed the United States to use the Manus Taland bao in warning aggressors under the ANZUS pact though its scope is limited. An editorial notes few conferences yield decisive results while referencing a Honolulu meeting and statements by Exmrel Affeire Minister Casey about American ships and planes reasserting presence in the region.
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Baltimore
Australia
United States
Diuineks
Baltimore Sun
Uungibie
Honolulu
Army court with right to execute set up in Egypt
Army court in Alexandria is empowered to impose the death penalty on workers amid cotton mill riots. About 50 to 70 laborers face a military tribunal for alleged offences linked to disturbances, with 30 more awaiting trial. Nine killed and 21 wounded reported in clashes as authorities vow harsh action against rioters.
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Egypt
Alexandria
K. B. Dews
Merties
Guiley
Amott
Ivuasaur
Diana Se
Chinese Lose 2000 Men in Death by Own Action
Reports from Major General John Belden, commander of the US Marine Division on the western front ridge, describe a brutal assault by a Chinese regiment on a hill local to the front. Marines, aided by light artillery, repelled the attack after heavy losses as the Chinese reportedly refused relief and pressed to reclaim the hill.
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Felake
John Delden
Belden
Wrest
Mitarks
Selden
Slaven To-Lay
Linsens
Fem
First atomic plane within ten years predicted
Minnesota professor says a nuclear powered aircraft could fly within 18 years and be a major advance. He compares it to the B36 and suggests it could fly world routes without refueling, while another professor cautions civilian atomic aviation remains distant.
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Profemor Stal
Univeracy Agintering Department
Atom-Planon
Two Killed When Spirit Wrecks Caravan At Euroa
Melbourne report details a Spirit caravan crash at Euroa injuring and killing several circus participants. Anton Peslerinkl aged 42 and Julians aged 90 died. Guille Maynish, 27 sustained severe leg and head injuries. The Spirit train and Bullen Brothers Circus were en route from Seymour when the truck struck the caravan, with bystanders alerted as the wreck occurred.
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Melbourne
Fridi
Progeoan
Anorne
Anton Peserinkl
Ind Igwie
Julians
Membare
Bullen
Guille Maynish
Pixon
Saezenski
Karniah
Axinon
Wee Bullen Brothers
Tormél
Euron
Lowe
Aero
Amaan
Ana
Afin
N'elpek
Seymour
Theouch
Éngina
Sontua
Auron
Wirraway Crash Leaves Pilot and Trainee Missing
A Wirraway aircraft crashed near Moris Hy after which the pilot Flight Lieut. 7. Bigeamerers of Burwood and the trainee are missing believed killed. Police and search parties scoured the area as twelve aircraft flew over the scene and wreckage was later found.
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Memo Buunne
Uatil Lla
Moris Hy
Narcotics Ring Broken In Major City Bust
Authorities say a four months long undercover operation led to the breaking of a narcotics ring tied to two brothers and a half million in narcotics proceeds. Investigators from the state police and federal agents conducted the crackdown at multiple locations, seizing drugs and arresting several suspects amid a wave of charges.
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Anorlas
Het
Mae
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