Conditions in hospital care in New Guinea discussed
A report details appalling conditions in Papuan hospitals and the colonial response. Critics cite earthen floors and inadequate facilities for natives. officials back a five year plan costing 000,000 to build base and regional hospitals and leper and TB facilities with prefabricated aluminium structures.
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Ida Ib
Pusrpanes
Suich
Tle
Fete
Teach
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Wurk
Charge Adjourned Over Indecent Behaviour Case
In the Supreme Court yesterday the adjournment of charges of indecent behaviour against Jon Pettit transport officer aged 40 was aimed to await further evidence. Crown counsel and defence counsel prepared to address the jury as Pettit pleaded not guilty. Pettit recalled an incident in January 1830 and noted prior illness.
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Jon Pettit
Supreme Court
T.crawford
RG. Bailey
Fard
Jury Service Prolonged Amid Drawn Panels
A garbled report notes the supreme court delaying or extending jury service after a selective draw. From an unclear pool of 80 men, one jury panel was empaneled for a second consecutive time, with uncertain outcomes and a note of luck influencing the process.
Migrant policy sparks fear of Nazi influence in Australia
A parliamentary debate reveals fears that Nazi agents and German migrants threaten national security. Members accuse factions of promoting migration, cite suspicious asylum cases, and demand government scrutiny. Evictions and property claims tied to alleged migrants are described as part of growing concern over immigration policy.
Population drive dominates Australian migration talk
Amid calls to boost population, Sir Arthur Calwell highlights migration targets of 168000 a year with a 200000 goal, arguing Australia must attract new settlers to ease housing shortages. Debate covers migrant origins, British dominance, and government housing relief strategies as migration plans continue.
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Fc Greeks
Beitown
Australia
McCatwell
No Wage Rise As Overtime Ban In Force In Canberra
A distorted report states workers in NW face no wage increase while an overtime ban remains in force. The text appears to reference union actions and stalled pay increases before any restoration of wages, with garbled phrases indicating union leaders and negotiations.
Uncertain Wage Position in the ACT Draws Attention
Informed circles expect little chance of wage claims for the ACT before the stand down period on December 16. The Federal Arbitration Court in Sydney indicated some unions may not receive increases until January, with no approved amounts yet. Local reps note a muted mood and reference a 1938 cost of hiring report by the state service commissioner.
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A.C.T
Federal Arbitration” Court
Sydney
Pate
W. J. Clemens
Pastoral Workers Wage Rise Reported in Arbitration
A partial transcription shows a move toward wage increases for pastoral workers amid arbitration proceedings. The text references a High Commissioner, the Full Bench of the Arbitration, and a schedulING of terms, with unclear details due to garbled OCR.
Canberra Traffic Probe and Advisory Council Discussion
Candorre police lead a murvey into traffic problems in Canberra with controls at Common Wrath Bridge and other centers. The Advisory Council on yes stated a schedule for 25 miles per hour and tram light installations were deemed impracticable. A decision to defer the matter to the next meeting on December 1%. Australian sculptures Wylogan Sie et al feature Gerald Lowers and Marge met Serre in a brief society note.
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Candorre
Canberra
Commonwrath Bridge
Counell
Gerald Lowers
Marge
Serre Ee Trey
Wank Hinder
Three inquests into traffic death in New Australian incident
Inquests into a fatal road collision near Marcus Clark Street reviewed the death of Roevie, who died after a truck driven by Duncen Griffith collided with his motorcycle. Witnesses noted Roevie rode on the incorrect side and did not see a left turn signal. The driver stated the left turn was attempted at low speed and that Roevie had not signaled.
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Mareue Clark
Strart
Marcus Clack
Eyie
Jarmoat
Rocyie
Wien
Calllsinh
Tank
McConeghy
Rocvie
Griffith
McConaghy
Roevic
Coronary Occlusion Cited in Riverside Hostel Death
A deceased child named John Sule Ivan, age 4, died at Riverside Hostel on November 25 after a coronary occlusion. He collapsed in a corridor following an illness, with a companion present at the time.
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Prapasnay
John Sule
Ivan
Riverside
Bullivan
Conlapanien
Infant’s Death Reported After Journey to Tal
An infant from Duntroon aged one month died during a journey home from Robyn Anne Kelleher. The child was heard crying at night near Ortar expecting to reach Tal, but died before arrival. Parents reported the infant alighting on the road and passing away en route.
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Amaine
Atta Samen Wan Sin
Robyn Anne Kelleher
Mont
Duntroon
Ortar
Road Safety Exhibition Opens at Albert Hall
A four day Road Safety Exhibition starts today at 10 am in Barelyton with attendance from children. The display will be open to the general public daily except Sunday with an officer from the Interior Ministry officially opening the event each night.
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Kenvstary
LW. Hum. Ton
Parker
Seaxion
Road Safety Council
Department of the Interior
Truman's Press Secretary Dead
Washington report states Charla Rom, 63, collapsed and died of a heart attack at the White House after a recording session. President Truman was informed on returning to Blair House from a cabinet meeting.
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Washington
Brees
Charla Rom
White House
Truman
Blair House
Ross
Melbourne
Journaliam
Mf Miasgurt University
Dean Acheson
Flora
Attieg
Himsalf
Bria Abbasnador
Oliver Pranks
Rou
Attica
Unbranded Pork Incident Leads to Adjournment
A Canberra court adjourned a case against Henry Thomas Ha for selling unbranded pork found stored in a Civic Centre shop. Witnesses, including Inspector Arthur John Haney Palmer and constable Hayward, testified meat regulations were contravened while Ha denied intent. The matter resumes January 20.
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Henry Thomas Ha
Outcher
Bt Civic Centre
Wenlor Fialty
Arthur John Haney Palmeer
Department
Wei
Hayward
Polmeer
Laurence Olivier to Open Demonstration at West End Theatre
London reports a planned public demonstration on the British stage involving Dame Sybil Thorndike John Milla and Ric Richardson with film workers unions mobilizing. Workers face unemployment and many studios closed as trade unions organize, with Laurence Olivier set to open the event at a West End theatre on January 21.
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London
Laurence’ Olivier
Ric Ralph Michardson
Sybil ‘Thorndyke
John Milla
Ethue
Atudinn
Bir Lattrance Olivier
West End
Coplon Conviction Reversed by Court of Appeals
In New York Judith Coplon's conviction on conspiracy to aid the United States government was reversed by the Court of Appeals yesterday. The court ordered a new trial, ruling that her arrest by federal agents was illegal for lack of a warrant.
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New York
Judith Copton
United States
Aida
Ws. Court of Appeals
Colon
Jastive
Government to send 35 million to Texas firm
Washington reports the government has sent 35 million in aid to a Texas company. The Frazer Company plans to maintain operations amid concerns of predation and financial instability. The move signals ongoing efforts to stabilize regional industries and secure services.
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Kainer Oo
Washington
Wed
Texa
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aor-Frazer Company, To ‘Maintain. Ota’ Oar
Ope Ead Tyeento
Serenca
Predation
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