International housing info exchange proposal amid postwar planning
The Australian delegation to the Preparatory Commission proposed creating an international centre for exchanging information on technical, economic, and planning aspects. The aim is to provide technical data and social guidance to nations rebuilding housing stock and towns after war damage, subject to General Assembly approval.
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London
Beerity Council
Council
Security Council
Preparatory Commission
United Nations’ Organisations
General Assembly
American diplomat plan rejected over collapse of Chinese regime
Major-General Hurley discusses a rejected plan tied to the Chinese government crisis. He claims allies privately supported him while public statements from Roosevelt Truman and others were unavailable. Britain opposed unification efforts as he sought a pact between Communists and Chiang Kai-shek.
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Hurley
George Atebesan
Coun Salian
American Associated Preat
Service
Atche
MacArthur
Tokio
Roosevelt
Truman
Measra
Hull
Stet. Linkus
Byrnes
O S Nervora
Insurance Office Promise Fast Help to Claimant
A Melbourne Insurance Office note records a claimant’s satisfaction with prompt service and swift cheque processing. The claim number is 13332, with verification possible from the Secretary of the Joint Insurance Committee at 60 Market Street, Melbourne.
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Joint Insurance Committee
Macket Street
Melbournes
Protest at Officer Joy Ride Reported by AWA
Sydney residents report a protest by the AWA over police use of staff capes for shopping trips and unauthorized car uses. The group plans to document all cases of officers using vehicles for unofficial purposes.
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Sydney
Mumbious
A.W.A
Cape
Woman Acquitted on Poison Charge in Sydney Court
Elizabeth Smart, 40, was acquitted today at the General Criminal Court of poisoning Herbert Clive Wright with intent to murder and of causing Wright to ingest poison. A large audience, mainly women, greeted the verdict after a three hour jury retirement. She had earlier been remanded on separate charges related to attempting to poison Charles Hamilton and Maisie Wright with bail set at 500 pounds.
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Sydney
Herbert Clive Wright
Wright
Elizabeth Smart
Ceneral Criminal Court
Charles Hamilton
Maisie Wrigbt
High Cost of New Cars in Melbourne
Melbourne reports a sharp rise in new car prices with tax included, placing a 10 percent Austin around 1560 to 580 pounds. The 1930s models are not drastically altered, and production is expected to begin by February or March.
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Melbourne
P. Austin
Liquid paraffin now available in Sydney market
The Minister for Supply Senator Ashley announced that restrictions on selling liquid paraffin have been lifted and medicinal liquid paraffin may be retailed again. He noted adequate supply for medicine use and urged importers and repackers to ensure equitable distribution.
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Sydney
Ashley
Day
UNRRA Relief Goods for China to Ship from Sydney
More than 2000 tons of UNRRA supplies will be shipped to China aboard the Hope Crown. The cargo includes pork, car supplies, army blankets, reinforced steel, surplus pow, canned meat parcels, and items bought from New South Wales.
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Sydney
Thurday
China
Hope Crown
Tt Syane
New South Walon
Service personnel arrive from Tarakan to Sydney
The majority of 1496 Australian servicemen reached Sydney today aboard the British aircraft carrier Formidable. Long-serving personnel are eligible for discharge. The Tarakan contingent included 1295 soldiers and 200 airmen with ALP personnel split among NBW and Victoria. Ninth Division members formed part of the group. This batch brings Australians repatriated from Pacific battle stations to almost 4000.
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Sydney
Tarakan
Victoria
Maw Way to Hold Loose Teeth
A brief item reports Maw Way offering a method to hold loose teeth in place. The article notes a new device or technique marketed as a quick fix, with claims of stability and ease of use for those with dental looseness.
Bevin Clarifies Britain's Spain Policy Reply
In the House of Commons discussions about Franco and the new Spanish ambassador, Foreign Secretary Bevin asserted Britain’s stance remains unchanged. He said his earlier speech clearly outlined the government’s position toward the Franco regime and that no new interpretation should imply support.
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Okey
House ‘of Commons
Britain
Spain
Anglo American Friendship Not Exclusive
London Thursday prime minister Attlee stressed in a Pilgrims' luncheon that Anglo American friendship must be broad not exclusive and urged facilities to enable constant interchanges of visits across the Atlantic. He said Britain's desire for friendship with America was not hostile to others and cited ongoing ignorance prejudice despite wartime ties.
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London
Mr. Attlee
England
Britain
America
Ordnance
Price Fix on Oats for Feed Purchases in Australia
The ceiling price for oats used as stock feed has been fixed at 3/3 a bushel with 8d freight per bushel and limits on excess. a 10 concession applies when freight falls below 42 per bushel. The measure targets daily delivery to farmers and breeders, including pig and poultry sectors, with buyers bearing any shortfall.
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Bydney
Batley Boncd
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