Brown Family Welcomes Daughter Amidst Hospital News
In Canberra, at Canberra Community Hospital on November 29, 8 8 Brown welcomed a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Brown nee Hormani. The couple reported the birth at the hospital. Further details indicate a connection to Jim and Mazel and Alan John, with both reportedly well.
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Canberra Community Hospital
Tulsa
I Ghaphan
Hormani
Fon
Jim
Mazel
Alan John
Archl Robertson's Tribute at Late Mr. Frederick Howard
The church service for the late Mr. Frederick Howard at John's Church was led by Archdeacon Robertson with Rev. G. K. Armstrong officiating. Attending were St Paul's and St John's wardens, Canberra lodge and chapter members, and several Masonic bodies. Archdeacon Robertson praised Howard as a true churchman and Mason, noting his real religion, generosity, family devotion, and high ideals, as the cortege moved to the cemetery and the Masonic rite was read by the Worshipful Master Mr. W. Crawford.
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Frederick Howard
Robertenn
G. K. Armstrong
St Paul's
St. Paul's
St. John’s
Canberra
Mark Master Masons
Royal Arch
Lodge Gowrie
Howard
Dixelininn
Gaulbren
Phelat Church
Queanbeyan
Hin Removd
Archdeacon Robertson
Loder Chwrie of
W. Crawford
Czech ex-secretary Rudolf Madar escapes to Allied zone
Report from Lisbon and London recounts Dr Rudolf Madar former Czech Parliament secretary escaping with wife and child from Czechoslovakia to an Allied occupation area in Germany. The item notes a high profile escape and the surrounding wartime uncertainty.
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Facapes
London
Rudolf Madar
Czechoslovakia
Ger- Lisbon
Flordinois de Jesus Baposta
Exposta
Freedom of Press Essential for Australia
Melbourne Tuesday report from the Herald Weekly Times chairman Sir Murdoch at the annual shareholders meeting, praising Australian newspapers for soundness, thorough news, and integrity of comment and services after returning from abroad.
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Melbourne
Sirth Murdoch
Herald Weekly Times Laa
Australia
Canberra Forecast: Fine to Cloudy Across Regions
From the meteorological station at Fairbairn for the 24 hours ending 8 pm. Weather expected: fine and partly cloudy morning, clearing later. Sectional forecast for south eastern districts: cloudy at times but mainly fine with moderate temperatures. Continuous, clear outlook into the evening with light variable winds.
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Fairbairn
Berra Weather Tuesday Report Sparks Odd Readout
A garbled weather snippet lists multiple readings with inconsistent units and times. It mentions pressures near 30,000 inches, temperatures around 589 degrees at four kilometers, and wind speeds labeled in an unclear format. The data appears from a Turnimeter entry at 9 am and 9 pm with various peaks and minimums.
Capital Issues Board Should Be Terminated Says Critic
The Capital Issues Board failed to gain constitutional power to regulate new company formations or capital raises in Australia. Critics argue its wartime powers are inappropriate, that it wrongly enforces tax avoidance or bank policy, and note unpredictable premiums on new share issues harming shareholders. The Sydney example of a 4/6 premium on a new issue failing underlines the board’s limited capacity to determine fair capital raises.
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Australia
Commonwealth
High Court
Capital James Board
Capital Sakues Board
Ita de
Claiona
Capital Ines Board
Commonwealth Bank
Aherehold
Auea
Capital Demuen
Sydney
Propanea
Capital Vingues
Commonwealth Administration
Capital Insuca Board
Viceregal party arrives in Canberra from Sydney
Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Mrs W J Moll accompanied by Minister Betty McKell and attended by Flight Lieutenant A P Boultbee A D C arrived in Canberra from Sydney yesterday afternoon.
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Goveror-General
Mra
W. J. Moell
Betty McKell
A. P. Boultbee
A.D.C
Canberra
Sydney
DCG Owners Fined for Strike in Sydney
The Legislative Assembly passed an amending bill increasing workers compensation payments. The act covers hospital and medical treatment costs and sets higher liable amounts for employers.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Holden car Canberra tour to show new model
A spokesman for General Motors announces the all Australian Halden wall will be shown in 17 country towns, including Newcastle and Bathurst, on December 10. W. J. Stack and Co. Ply. Ltd., Cumberland distributors, report hundreds of applications from people who have seen the Holden.
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Pablic
Motiranald
Newcastle
Grafton
Tamworth
Orange
Bathurst
Wagga
Canberra
Mudgee
Temora
Parkes
Griffith
Taversi
W. J. Stack and Co. Ply. Ltd
Exe
County of
Cumberland
Neraons
Toe Holden
Petrol and rice export debate in parliament
In Parliament, discussions focused on petrol supplies and rice exports amid tea rationing. Officials warned refined fuel reliance and overseas rice shipments risk famine if not managed, noting potential black market activity and the challenge of tea supply despite planned production boosts.
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Tasmania
Canberra Band Concert at Albert Hall
The Canberra City Band performed at Albert Hall with about 400 present. Soloist W Hoffmann impressed as accompanist and soloist in Rhapsody in Blue, while the choir and Canberra Male Singers balanced the music in Jerusalem and The Holy City. Repertoire also included Die Fledermaus and Coppa Ballet Music, with Newlandes Alan Robert Alfen and Sydney's Mae Verlerie Ryan contributing.
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Canberra
Angie
W. Hoffmann
Die Fledermaus
Jerusalem
Holy City
Newlande Ener
Robert Alfen
Whis Two Salas
Sydney Sprinn Mae Verlerie Ryan
Oper
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Flying boats to go off UK air service
The British government considers cutting costs in the UK Australia air route. BOAC director Cord-Rhotto Douglas said trading oats would restart the route late January with Constaliation aircraft Hermes and others. Lord Douglas, arriving in Australia, met commanders and discussed Europe’s situation and Allied invasion plans.
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Cord — Rhotto Douglas
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Thougiad
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Chit
Bertin
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A.F
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Liett
Jehn
Europe
Douglas
Adelaide
Ban on Sub-Contracts in Public Works
The Minister for Works and Housing Mr Lemmon assured Building Workers’ Union that future government contracts will ban sub contracting and piece work. At a conference with Watters and Kennedy and Bird the ban was discussed over two jobs at Nerrabundeh houses and Commonwealth offices West Block. Subletting to Mr Smith was cited with department approval. The union threatened a strike but agreed Smith may complete part of his sub contract.
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Building Workers’ Industrie Union
Lemmon
Wattersing
W. Smith
Watters
Smith
Interstate Rail Fares Increased Across Routes
Railways Commissioners announced fare increases to take effect tomorrow. Second class single fares from Melbourne to Sydney rise to £0 10s, to Canberra £9 18s, and to Rosabane £8 17s, with some returns unchanged. Freight rates on eastern routes are set to climb by about 10 percent.
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Melbourne
Railways Commissioners
Sydney
Canberra
Rosabane
Eastern Staton
Wheat price rise announced by board in Australia
The Australian reports the Wheat Board to night announced an increase in the price of wheat for consumption by sixpence per bushel. Present prices are 6/8 per bushel for bullock wheat and 1f per bushel for market wheat, with bag charges at 25/8 per bag.
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Sydney
Wheat
Wheat price set for 1948 40 wheat crop at 6 84 bushel
The Minister for Commerce Mr Pollard announced the guaranteed price for the 1948 40 wheat crop will be 6 8 4 bushel bulk for ports an increase of 1 2 bushel The Wheat Industry Stabilisation Act 1948 provides for a per season price variation based on production costs The rise in production costs from 1947 48 to 1948 49 prompted the higher guarantee The new price applies to wheat now harvested and from December 1 the Wheat Board selling price for Wheat in consumption would be 84 per bushel bulk for ports
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Pollard
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Wheat Board
Basta
Basis Hinted For Nationality Pact With U S
The British Commonwealth Ireland reciprocity plan hints at similar deals with Australia and America. Immigration Minister Culwell outlined reviewing Australia’s nationality law to fix anomalies and prepare a broader measure. He noted paternity rules on citizenship and an amendment for maternal transmission of citizenship. Debates adjourned with no decision.
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Ireanu
Australia
America
Minster For Immigration
Calwell
House of Representative
Colwell
Culaeit
Hlarkhurn
Culwell
Britain
Ireland
Parcel of notes paid into revenue in Australia
The Prime Minister said a parcel of notes totaling 8910 pounds in ten pound notes was addressed to a Brisbane recipient and paid into miscellaneous revenue. It had been posted from William Street Post Office in Sydney and delivered to Brisbane, but the addressee’s identity was unknown so the parcel returned to Sydney for return to the sender. No sender details appeared, and despite department inquiries, the author was not identified. the reader would be reimbursed if he produced evidence showing donation to the Portmaster General’s Department.
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Mr. Lang
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Ceylon
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Mubeldy
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Tasmania
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Epectativon
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Alice
Australia
Italia
Tasmanian
Aluminium Commission
Chiffey
Brisbane
House of Representatives
Chifey
Cameron
Barker
William Street
Sydney
Breach of Marriage Causes Stir in London Theatre
A 45-year-old ex-soldier and prolific playwright using the alias Jan Sutherland has written a three act drama titled Breach of Marriage about artificial human insemination. Rights for production have drawn interest from eight countries and multiple companies. The author, a London journalist, completed the script after three years of work.
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London
Hie Xat
Sim Tights
Hiv Heat
Jan Sutherland
Parliament clash over Commonwealth Bank amendment method
In Parliament the Country Party leader Mr Fadden attacked the governments method of raising the Commonwealth Bank limit from £1250 to £1750 during the second reading of a bill with four amendments. He warned ministers against acting against parliamentary supremacy and noted an aim to curb executive overreach. The debate also touched on staff emgency definitions and soldier preference, with the bill passing the second reading and committee stages and the third reading set for today.
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Fadden
House of Representatives
Commonwealth Bank
Joana
Commonwealth Bank Act
Anthony
Richmond
Flax Industry Offer to States by Commonwealth Government
A government move proposes advancing the flax industry to states with the minister for commerce and agriculture leading the initiative. The House of Representatives discussed making the offer contingent on state interest and participation, with several parties showing potential involvement in growers and spinners.
Wool Prices and Government Position Stir Debate in Melbourne
A report presented in Melbourne notes greasy wool averaged 19.58 pence per pound amid sales from November 22 to 25. Mr Pollard argued the Commonwealth lacked constitutional power to intervene, claiming the industry faced issues from private sales and government measures.
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Melbourne
Prine
Pollard
Commonwealth
Scrles
Indirect Subsidy Toward Decentralising Industry
In the House of Representatives Prime Minister Chifley spoke on indirect subsidies to promote decentralisation of large industries. He noted partial success in New South Wales with some firms moving from urban areas to less vulnerable locations as a response to proposed decentralisation measures.
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Chifley
Gana
Denon
Government to base building permits on tenant housing needs
The minister outlined plans for building control to focus on residential accommodation under a new policy. He noted a shift toward private government owned units and tenant-centered criteria, with permits tied to public service and health needs rather than broad employer interests. The change aims to regulate a rise in small block flats and ensure facilities meet essential requirements.
Diplomatic Talks Slow as Nations Mull Economic Plans
World delegates report slow progress in talks on postwar economic planning and a study of the 1947 economic survey. Indian and Russian delegates argue over the sequence of considerations while other nations push for a broader analysis before final decisions. A Soviet delegation arrives in Marcot, carrying files, as Horace Belanay is noted as a Pan-American observer and rural welfare director in Washington.
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Lapstone
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Nepal
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Retherlande
McConnan Zald Im Republic
Ser
Litanoy
India
Folkicen Soviet
N. K. Novikov
Marcot
Britian European Airways
Ainoom
Boviet
Tanea Ae'Boviet
Legation
Horace Belanay
For and Agricultural Organization
Pan-American
Washington
Rain Making Experiments Reported In Melbourne
A CLR spokesman describes proposed rain making experiments in Melbourne as controlled, with scientists aiming to influence cloud formation. The statement contrasts with university views and notes economic and fad considerations.
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C.s.lr
Melbourne
Tue
CLR
Victorian ministry in crisis over party split
Melbourne reports a four million Victorian ministerial split threat as three Country Party members announce withdrawal from the cabinet. The dispute centers on a settlement of the Essent Act and a demand to restructure the government. The move risks triggering a full cabinet reshuffle or resignation.
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Try
to-morrDe
Paritan Country Party
Rnin
Owce
Uytr
Hotiwas
Prime Minister Signals Plan on International Affairs Debate
In the House yesterday Mr Chif ay told Sr Gullett that members would be given an opportunity this week to prepare a statement on international affairs.
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House of Representatives
Tie
Beale
Parramatta
Patie
Chifay
Sr. Gullett
Henry
Internacionad of Ara
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