Ironworkers and Seamen Seek Last Minute Settlement
Sydney reports no final settlement reached today on coal steel and seamen strikes as the interstate emergency committee of the ACLTUL awaits terms. New South Wales Ironworkers seek re registration while unions press Parker’s reinstatement and a 25 percent war bonus retention. Prime Minister Chifley and U.S. loan context noted amid stalled negotiations.
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Sydney
Acltul
Clarey
Raiher
Banda
Ee Iee
Chif
New South Wales
Parker
Australan Iron and Steel Co. Ltd
Port Kembie
A.C.T.U
Trim
Sun Me
Forthcou
Chifley Urges Tolerance After Industry Strife
Prime Minister Chifley called for tolerance and harmony to settle industrial disputes in New South Wales. He urged conciliation through the State Industrial Commission and warned of continuing disruption to gas, electricity, and transport as coal shortages persist.
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New Zealand
New South Wales
D. G. Sullivan
Queer Street
Sydney
Cahill
Victoria
South Australia
Mor
T &m
Aewapapera
Cumberland
Northumberland
Cor
Hartigan
Chifley
Nsw
Commonwealth
Federted Ironworkers’ Association
Broken Hill Pty
Go. Ltd
State” Industrial Commission
Labour
Healp
Caffey
Chiey Anid
Gasien Place
Canberra
St. Paul's
Egnad
Manuka
Wesley
Teld
Jap Tells How U S Cruiser Was Torpedoed
Testimony by Ike Hashimoto, a Japanese sub commander, described trailing the US cruiser Indianapolis and firing torpedoes that struck the ship. The court martial debated the value and relevance of a Japanese witness while outlining the high political stakes of the era and noting parliamentary votes on a related loan package.
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U.S
Washington
McVay
Indianapolis
Ike Hashimoto
Haahimoto
Yan
Pny
Hashimoto Eld
Cource
U S Objection to British Plans for Malaya
U S Service Chiefs refused to approve defence talks with Britain and the Dutch at Singapore in 1941 citing inadequate British naval forces in Malaya. Memoranda note that only three warships would operate there for escort and patrol, not offensive missions, and object to non naval control of naval air forces. General Marshall discussed accountability for delays and the December 7 1941 attack context.
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Washington
Malaya
U.S
Singapore
Mus Wan
Pearl Harbour
Marshall
Stark
Afaleya
Maraball
General Short
Navy
Admiral Kimmel
Senator Barkley
Felda
Milex Aaid
Peat Ha
Survey of Yampi Sound deep waters to resume harbours surveys
A Warrego survey team led by Commander Hunt reports Yampi Sound north west of Australia as among the richest waters. The findings will justify resuming surveys of harbours along the Australian coastline immediately. General Patton may walk again as doctors at the Army hospital say chances of recovery exist following spinal injuries.
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Ron’ Ard Éniatt
Yanpi Sound
Australia
Anld
Hunt
Warrego
Patton
Hridegherg
Army
British Plan for Civil Control in German Zone
Berlin reports Britain outlines a four phase plan to shift from military government to civil authorities in the western occupation zone. The scheme mirrors the American process, transferring functions from military authorities to civilian governors once units are trained and ready.
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Berlin
Germany
Callan
Sineahal Zhukov
Eipatian
Montgoreynad
Manet Waa
Nazi Bomb Still Dangerous After Five Years
London reports show a 4000 lb German bomb dropped in January 1941 at a South Croydon Amber yard remains hazardous. Royal Engineers attempt to diamantle the device as a bomb disposal squad works two hours before the fuse is removed. Thirty families evacuate and transit is diverted while authorities assess ongoing danger.
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London
Royal Engineers
South Croydon
Rixports
Fall of Tabriz Imminent Report From Teheran
Governor Bayadt arrived by air from Tabriz to Tehran and reported Tallix completely surrounded with the fall imminent.
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Tabriz
Suimunvanceye Evty
Bayadt
Mt Teheran
Tallix
Criticism of U S Policy in Far East by Callaghan
In the House of Commons Mr Callaghan criticizes American Far East policy as economically driven. He accuses U S support for Chiang Kai-shek against Communists and puppet armies allied with Japan. He urges withdrawal from Manchuria and UN led elections in China while warning MacArthur may resign.
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London
Callaghan
Lab
House of Commons
Far East
America
Chiang
China
Manchuria
United Nations
MacArthur
Genral
Mac ‘Arthur
Bennett Inquiry Concluded In Australia News Flash
The inquiry into the escape of General Gordon Bennett from Singapore has concluded. Findings by the Commissioner Justice Ligertwood will be presented to Prime Minister Mr. Chifley early in the new year. Lieutenant-General Sinnitt traveled by air to Byve today in Melbourne.
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Gordon Bennett
Singapore
Ligertwoodvil
Chifley
Ssennitt
Byvey
Melbourne
Hanging repotted of Belsen beasts rowed in camp notes
British reports describe camp guards from Belsen accused of cruelty and murder. The Australian Associated Press notes unofficially that certain guards were repotted or reassigned amid inquiries though details remain unconfirmed by independent sources.
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Astes Belsen
Irme c
Associated Press
India Nationalists Face Trial at Malaya
New Delhi reports the Indian government will send a panel of lawyers to defend Indians detained in Malaya on war crimes charges. Malayan authorities originally arrested 114 Indians, 67 remain in custody, four charged as Japanese informers, and others for collaboration or active membership in the Indian nationalist movement. A Singapore naval court martial sentenced two Royal Marines to five and three years for armed robbery.
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New Delhi
Indiana
Malaya
Malayan Military Administration
Singapore
Royal Naval Marines
British Arrests in Batavia Spark Anti Allied Propaganda Claims
British intelligence officers in Batavia report the arrest of Mra. Heeravat Djah American educated wife of a register of the Merdeka newspaper for anti allied propaganda. Il Dish was detained but released after twenty nights confinement. Mrs brah ie is the daughter of Dr vatify and niece of Dr She Sard a key figure in the Franco Dutch Government.
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Batavia
Mra
Heeravat Djah
Tegistor
Merdeka
Death of French General Dentz After Prolonged Illness
The report notes General Dentz died of a heart attack in Brosnes prison where he served a life sentence following a long illness. The Lyon dispatch mentions U S equipment for Batavia with the Vinson waiting two days to unload 2800 tons of bulldozers and road scrapers amid a bottleneck aided by Japanese prisoners.
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Batavia
Vinson
Bata Fia
Amviricana
Faris
Dentz
Brosnes Prinan
Bandits kill Jews in Slovakia frontier villages
Prague reports four Jews and others killed as bandits, alleged deserters tied to pro German forces, attacked Slovak Ruthenian frontier villages. Other villagers fled to Konlec as the attackers, said to be former Russian forces, were said to be in Germany.
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Prague
I Jewensca
Pollah
Saga & Jewish Press Agency
Konlec
Devertera
Belp
Germany
Demonstrations by Spanish students disrupt Barcelona University
In Barcelona on Friday, disturbances by students lead authorities to close the university for Christmas travel days eight days early. Students set off firecrackers in trams during a protest over fare increases. police arrested 17, releasing 16 after fines.
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Barcelona
Sudents
Audente Piaven
Britain Demands Allied Evacuation of Persia
The Persian Foreign Ministry sent a memorandum to British American and Russian Embassies in Teheran demanding immediate Allied evacuation. It urged discussion at Moscow Foreign Ministers conference. It cited confusion and incidents like those in Azerbaijan Province as proof of harm.
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London
Teheran
Moscow
Azerbaijan
Raiders Raid Hitler Cult Headquarters in London
Friday report states twelve masked men and two others attacked a building in London near Petworth Square. Captain Baker of the Legion framed the raid as a planned action by a section of the press, claiming some attackers were newspapermen once masks were removed. He denied that the raiders were young officers or that they planned further violence, and said authorities would forgive the incident.
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Oliver Stanley
Ona
Devera
Fad
United States
Jong
Britain
Isacherge
Walted Beaton
Thomas
Moore
Cone
Algill
Ioan
Aitken
Church
India
Tealy
Cermany
Teypt
Its. Bevin
Wrorh
Mint Atvorica
Sue
Delancea
Leane
Bevaid
Bretton Woods
London
Rt Square
Baker
Legion
Prem
Ore
Eingland
Det
Rationing Angers Americans in Wartime Debate
Fragmentary text describes U S rationing as ludicrous and confusing after measures in England. It notes Americans feeling tearful while Australian servicemen and brides seek to join troops abroad, reflecting wartime anxiety and cross-continental travel concerns.
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Axdney
Wesday
United
Suatag
England
Umabby
Australia
British Delegation to India To Be Sponsored By Parliamentary Association
A British delegation to India will be chosen by the Lord Chancellor and the Speaker of the House of Commons. The Lord President of the Council said the delegation will include representatives from the British Parliament to convey and learn Indian views, with no formal report expected.
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London
Spire Parliamentary Association
India
House of Commons
Conscil
Morrigan
Agent commission rates set for sale and purchase acts
Commission rates for agents are tabled in the Business Agents Act proposals. The schedule lists commissions for purchases, including 10 percent on the first 500 pounds and 10 percent on amounts from 500 to 3,000 pounds, with detailed brackets and limits to be discussed by Friday.
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Legislative Assembly
Tay
NSW Health Minister Discusses Medical Practitioners Act
The Minister for Health, Mr. Kelly, told the Legislative Assembly that doctors could not take up practice anywhere in New South Wales due to a shortage. The Medical Practitioners Act would permit 33 alien practitioners to open practice.
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New South Wales
Minster For Health
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Chiang Arrives in Manchuria for First Time in Ten
Genecainnns Ath aah reports that Chiang and his son Chiang Chungklo arrived in Peiring, Manchuria, marking the first port of call in ten years. The visit signals a significant moment in ongoing regional events and diplomacy.
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Genecainnns Ath
Dadame Chiang
Ping
Hebring
Eventa
Manchuri
Chiang Chungklo
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