Probyn Pleases In Albert Hall Recital
A joint Albert Hall recital featuring Probyn and the Tole Parish choir impressed with a warm, lyrical performance. Baritone John Frowyn delivered a confident voice, while the ensemble’s Christmas carols and English songs drew praise for clarity and expression.
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Probyn
Albert Milty Dees
Rt Funder
Ralph Levy
John Frowyn
BO Buys
Oes Iris
Madence
Weairol
Pad Happy Divi
Watts Pal
Subsidies for Rural Power Schemes
A government minister announced subsidies for rural electricity extensions under the Electricity Development Act. The measures are set to take effect next December 10, with funds aimed at expanding power to rural areas and supporting capital costs for new lines and facilities.
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Wedsenday
Huneidies
Pubic Works
Qoca
Air. Canilly Uo
Live Atinister
Eléctricity Develop Act Wold
Mubaldien
Delegates from 14 Nations Attend Sixth UNRRA Meeting
Washington reports UNRRA's sixth session with delegates from 14 nations. Talks focus on humanitarian relief and cooperative atmosphere, aiming to sustain aid for starving regions and ongoing reconstruction efforts.
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Washington
Ag ‘Ae
Miher
Dean Acheeon
Pasalbie Tereerat
Unicfla
Onda
Cnilra
Aseneral
UNRRA
Adr Te Gardin
America
Fia Jasing Aight
Arhascen
Forced to Hat Horse Flesh in Wartime Britain
Dazed Britain endures rationing with meat shortages as officials report 30 000 horses killed for meat last year and 47 000 remaining in use. Citizens face limited supplies and rising fear over food safety and household staples amid wartime control.
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London
Horace
Wall
Nti
Hale Abe
Forecasting Weather Dickson Districts For A Fine Day
Fine day with mild temperatures and light westerly to east winds. Fire danger moderate overall with slopes remaining low but increasing risk inland as afternoon winds pick up.
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Boutn Ramm
Goarth
Canberra Weather Wednesday Update
Fragmented weather bulletin lists temperatures and conditions for Canberra and surrounding regions. Mentions East Indies data, maximums and times, with unclear figures and locations.
King George VI Era Reflected In Britains Crown Debates
A retrospective on King George VI and the monarchy as Britain and the Commonwealth adjust to a new era. The piece notes the abdication crisis impact, the PMs interactions, and the evolving role of the king amid global upheaval, with emphasis on public sentiment and the monarchy’s enduring relevance.
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George VI
Bern
Annie
Une Ramon
Tong
George
Ramuw Pew
Edward VIII
Pance Edward
A& Ala
Plorinus
Els
Te United Kingdom
Stxrey Baldwin
Edward
Baldwin
Wisndsor
Landa
God Save the
Maritain
Europe
Africa
Asis
Britain
Westainater
Commonwealth
Dieturbé
Whitehall
Department
Westminster
Weatminnter
Australis
London
Weatminater
Bicwelf
Muyal
Orly
Kuyed Pusnily
Princéasas Goase
Duke of Gloucester
Kingable
Rasbeert
Vicer Regal Hla Royal Visit and Farewell in Canberra
A brief note records a meeting in Canberra this afternoon where Their Royal Highnesses the Governor General and the Duchess of Ghaucaster attended a farewell event with prominent officials.
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Ceneret
Cveriom
New Approach For Appointees to Joint Coal Board
Report outlines delays in appointing members to the Joint Coal Board. Government sources indicate key figures involved in interview processes and high level negotiations between the Prime Minister and state premiers.
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Joint Coal Board
Prime Minister Chifley Visits Sydney and Bathurst Events
The Prime Minister will attend a theatre opening and a secondary theatre event in Sydney and Bathurst. He plans to wave Canberra on Friday morning, arrive at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and attend an inauguration service at Bathurst airstrip. He will visit Bullen and Glen Davin on Monday and return to Canberra later that week.
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Chifley
Eines
Canberra
Sydney Cricket Ground
Jay
Bathurst
Chitting
AL Ragian
Bathtat
Baghurate Sydney
ITU
Upper House votes defeat government measure in tense division
In a tense session the Upper House rejected the government's motion by a wide margin amid heated exchanges. Key figures including Mr. BA Farrar and Mr. Speck faced the chamber as the council adjourned, with observers noting a dramatic, photo finish outcome and reflections on the government’s strategy.
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Wan Wall
Coun GH
BA. Farrar
Pepainra
Ariee Sens
Jouse
Altuira
Patanarate
Memairre
Uti Launen
Nora
Tuesay
Speck
Poepital
Piank
Cmeniver
Dasih
Vier
Defrauded of £58,874 alleged at Airingham Assizes
Prosecution claims Henry Lorraine Holton aged 42 conspired to defraud by paying £100,000 into four secret accounts. The case, tied to ESBATA and Diack Market Machinery, references a fatality on the Injang avenue. A trial proceeds at Airingham Assizes.
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Mye
Hs Yr
Airmingham Assizes
Yeaters
Jenry Lorraine Holton
Mt of Esbata
Trade talks with Sweden stall without pact
Australian Prime Minister Chifley notes no trade agreement yet with Sweden after informal talks. Commonwealth representatives Dr Coombe and Mr McCarthy plan to return to Australia over the weekend with updates on prospects of trade with Sweden.
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Sweden
Australia
Chifley
Mer Chifley
Landon Wade
Coombe
McCarthy
Aur
Australian migration talks aim to boost 1947 shipping capacity
London reports a Austrailian official and the Chit Migra Jon Omer plan high level talks with Fegorsing to expand emigration over several years. They seek to maximize 1947 ship space and consider civilian bean deployment to speed movement, with Lamidy returning from northern England noting rising interest in Australia as a destination.
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London
Wermeaday
Landay
Bhaaivy
Jon Omer
Australie
Mzimidy
Tritlah Ompanina
Hart
Beasley
Sioraft Cerriera
Iion
Lamidy
Bentiend
England
Evatt Hint on Queensland Premier Claim Seen
Text shows the Attorney General Dr Evatt expected to deliver today a claim note regarding a Queensland Premier. The claim relates to a dispute noted by the Home Secretary and the Premier.
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Yosterday
Evatt
Queenaland
R'Ehich Tonacce Wan
Tustome Amore
Behame of
Short Term Wool Credit to France Considered by Australia
The Commonwealth Government offered France short term wool credit through the Commonwealth Bank and the Central Bank of France for the current season. Prime Minister Chifley said Australia awaits France's reply and noted France’s willingness to supply needed commodities while maintaining balanced trade policies.
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France
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank
Central Bank of France
Wr. Chines
Yan Alll
Huatralie
Iveraean Financial Poston
Anid
Ratice
Wan & Imige
Frys
Auge
Amtralian
Chifley
N. Irma
AU Allan
Ding Une
Fronent
Lairy Jonda
Aynett
Major Cousens Approved for Honourable Discharge
Government officials confirmed Major Charlie Cousens would receive an honourable discharge and full repatriation benefits after facing treason charges. The decision follows official statements issued yesterday indicating pay and related entitlements will be provided.
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Charien Cousens
Oren
Cousens
Proposed Pact With Netherlands On Immigration
The Australian minister denied a formal agreement with the Netherlands on immigration though negotiations are in progress in The Hague. Dutch authorities reportedly prepared a plan to send 60 migrants to Australia, with further steps expected within months as talks continue to facilitate Dutch settlement.
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Calwell
Australia
Netherland
Inter
The
Hague
J. A. A. Hartland
Netherlands Migration Foundation
Mer
Austalia
BO Wold
Move to Settle Foundry Dispute Narrowly Fails
Employers and union officials in Manchester plan to reopen engineering shops and the foundry after a tentative meeting. Workers seek a marginal wage increase before resuming work, while employers resist major changes and anticipate no widespread industry disruption.
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Mpcbourne
Woduesday
Chrtatrona
Foundrien
Te Aga
Allme
Iit
Fry
Diploma awarded after Canberra music college exam
A.L.C.M. diploma results from the examination held in Canberra by the Lan foo College of Music. The Associate Diploma was tied with Mins Olean vane of Grim Canberra and States Evens of Mike Yetty Landaw receiving two honors in the ECA examination.
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Canberra
Lanfoo College of Music
Mins Olean Vane
Grim
Evens
Mike ‘Yetty Landaw
ECA Suaminstionn
Immigration target stays at 35000 for next year
The minister denied reports the 1947 migration target had been cut from 88000. He said Britain would send far more than 10000 and that Australia would press for shipping to bring in additional immigrants, with a 35000 British quota remaining in force for the coming year.
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Yewterday
Uial
Calwell
Bell
Australia
Britain
Austria
U.K
Gavarmen Wail
Mae Tae “Aitlan Commonwealth
Calwold
Twin
Post Office Three Year Works Programme Outlined
The government unveils a three year works plan for postwar reconstruction with an estimated outlay of 14 000 000 in Mostar. Prime Minister Chifley chairs the parliamentary committee to present a program aimed at creating work, overseeing expenditure, and restoring essential services postwar.
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Crorral
Mostar
Prine Miniater
Chineyy
Cameron & Sub
Dedman
Interior
Mr Johnson
Mr. Lerman
Chitey
Chifley
Janme
Boas
Evatt Addresses World Peace Hope at School Meeting
Dr Evatt declares UNO has not failed and Australia, though young, will play a part in world affairs. He urges Australian students to grow as part of the British Commonwealth and to take an active interest in international news for a future world peace.
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Audehey
Evett
Australia
Evatt
Wt. George'e
Kirin
State wool record realised at Newcastle sales
An all time state wool record was realised today at Newcastle sales. An entry from Ave Dales of expert known quality wool yielded four hundred and ten bales at excellent length with very little dust.
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Newcastle
Attlee May Visit During Easter Recess
Early indications suggest Prime Minister Attlee may travel during the Easter recess. Government aides emphasised no final decision has been made and plans are not confirmed.
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MR. Attlee
Unclear text on wage pegging basis announcement
Unclear document fragment mentions a wage pegging basis to be announced by the prime minister or Chinese premier. The readable portion is garbled and lacks coherent dates or entities.
NSW Loan Estimates Review Amid Public Works Push
The document outlines a broad program by the Commission for vital works including water and oil conservation, hospital expansions, and new road blocks. It details finance for construction at Royal Alfied M and other capital projects, with figures around £1.5 million for maternity facilities and multi‑million allocations for public works and river and rail improvements.
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Bydney
Weain Moyiryy
Ibaa
Roepstein
Royal ‘Alfied M
Communrion
Chutton
Waxes
Dubbo
Gramme
Torx
Raltwass
Weiwest Tunundre
James
Rurel Aattl
Kascluske Park
Uy Coram
Administrative cost debates in housing commission fight
Amid parliamentary wrangling over housing commission costs, opposition members denounce the expenditures on land and buildings. Officials defend the figures citing 11,000 to 17,000 pounds and related costs as part of ongoing housing projects.
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ATTA
Bydnet
Lega Wembly
Treatt
Thost Dnrgss
Wise
Maalhat Mings
Jarid
Treatt Boniata
McGirr
Meir Aaid
Prathia
Meqiry
King Replies to Accession Message From Commonwealth
The King sends a reply expressing sympathy with the government and people on the accession overall. He notes a unified loyalty from members of the Commonwealth and acknowledges the anniversary of his majesty’s reign.
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Ted x
Cocanion
Hank
Panpla
Tia
Commonwealth of Australia
Thair Dénalf
Yi ‘Conan
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