Dr Nott Elected First ACT Member in House of Representatives
Independent L W Nott defeated Labour candidate R Rhodes by 831 after preferences at the Commonwealth Electoral Office. Final tally showed Nott with 5,982 votes to Rhodes 2,? and Mote 1,? with post distribution totals confirming Nott as Canberra’s first ACT member.
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L. W. Nott
A.C.T
House of Representatives
8. R. Rhodes
Lab
Commonwealth Electoral Office
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A. Parker
Mair
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Parlin
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Ant’ Lie
Canberra Raper
Jory Boolety
Canberra
Usagut
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Maltoy
Ashton
Mote
Asa Rhoden
White Australia Policy Questioned by English Bishop
The Bishop of Chichester Dr G K A Bell said the White Australia policy was wrong as it deepens racial tension. After a four tenths tour of Australia New Zealand and South India he urged a policy of limited immigration rather than absolute exclusion. He believed Australia was not a good base for communism which grows where poverty exists.
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London
Chichester
G. K. A. Bell
Australia
Bell
Hin
England
New Zealand
South Indian
Belagid
Strike Threat At OW Depot
A strike of 120 key employees at Clyde railway depot threatens disruption of oil and kerosene supplies. Workers, members of the Federated Drivers and Firemen's Association, vote to top work for 24 hours from Wednesday to demand weekly hours and pay adjustments.
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Sydney
Shell
Clyde
Federated Fagine
Labour Cabinet in London Reflects on Election Defeat
Ministers in the Federal Cabinet met for nearly two hours to review Labour's election loss. The gathering discussed fears of a political backlash and the campaign's alignment with socialist rhetoric, with ministers noting waning support among women and rural voters as they prepared for a possible transition of power.
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Labour
Chifley Farewell Event for Stapf Planned in Canberra
Prime Minister Chifley will bid farewell to Stapf in Canberra with a reception at Parliament House. The event will entertain ministers and officers of the Treasury and Census Bureau, followed by further arrangements for additional parliamentary attendance. Government officials stress unity and readiness for the next election amid persistent factional tensions.
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Treasury
Bureau of Census and
Minister Claims Election Lost Before Start in Cabinet Report
A minister told the cabinet that no blame should be placed on any party member for the election loss. The leader suggested the outcome was already set before campaigning, with pensioners and labor factions cited in discussions. The report notes reactions from ministers including the Minister of Repatriation and Mr Barnard on retention and political optics.
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Pensioners
le Haing
Bastiament
Gormrd
Barnard
French Accuse Poland of Fifth Column Moves
Paris reports the French Interior Minister Jules Mach accused Poland of a plan to form a fifth column in France and charged Polish teachers with propagating Communist ideas. The claim arose during a National Assembly debate on a war alliance with Poland amid tensions from events in Berlin and Warsaw. Mach warned of Polish influence in French schools and communities, suggesting Poland may not act of its own free will and that Poland seeks to sever Franco Polish ties. The assembly adjourned debate without a decision.
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Wednneday
Jules Mach
France
National Assembly
Franch
Palen
Amun Robeeau
Warsi
Prenen
Schoola
Mintatar
Stolert Achaimany
Poland
Follah
Cressy
Dutch government seeks funds to curb emigration to Australia
In The Hague the Dutch government asks Parliament to authorize 1,000,000 guilders to subsidize migration to Australia and New Zealand. The proposal aims to save the cost of soldiers abroad and charter planes for evacuations, with many Dutch leaving for the colonies.
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Hague
Auabrem
New Zealand
Bolen
Wong
Induneals
Aveiralia
Soviet science stagnation noted in foreign minister address
A garbled report cites Soviet science stagnation and foreign minister remarks amid uncertain references to academies and officials. The piece mentions Marshal Tite Trainia and a Lime Miter road event with unclear details, reflecting distress or confusion in the record.
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London
Weumonday
Mardvify
Aia Yemoriay
Blevent Academy of Arts and Belencas
Suhifenn
Marshal Tite “Trainia
Indonesia Ratifies Hague Agreement
Indonesia has ratified the Hague Agreement amid parliamentary session reports. The action confirms government commitment to international legal cooperation, with officials stating the move strengthens treaty participation and protection mechanisms for cross border matters.
Belgium to hold advisory plebiscite on future leadership
A Wednesday report states Belgium may approve an advisory plebiscite to decide the future of the monarchy. The measure, approved yesterday by a senior member of the government, aims to gauge public support for potential changes in royal authority.
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Plebmaire
DE Ring Leopard
Belgium
Bulgarian minister bursts into tears in political upheaval
In Sofia a former Bulgarian Finance Minister cried during a trial described as a political confrontation. A ex-Vice Premier denounced a rival as a traitor, while allegations of crime against the people framed the session and court proceedings continued with tense rhetoric.
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Exmilli Neice
Yenininyity
Tal
MT Bulgerian Eficiake
Xlapnatony
Gailty
Cfraicho Keatovfe
Miri
Koslov
Urgenian
Ivan
British Sterling Should Be Reorganized
New York report by Interpstana Chamber of Commerce council study group headed by William McConnell urges immediate reorganization of British sterling balances. The document cites wartime balances favoring India and allies, noting concerns over balances with Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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Coumell
Interpstana Chamber of Commerce
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Ty Br
Wiliam ‘Miconell
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Storm Rages at Oran Damaging French Cruiser
A fierce storm at Oran disrupted naval operations and caused damage to a French cruiser. Initial reports claim up to 90 people may have been killed as crews struggled to secure vessels. The chaotic scene tied to the magnetic impact of the gale on Mediterranean ports and ships.
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Atn St Peisen Pay ‘Usta
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Braun
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Chinese Forces to Withdraw into Indo China
A dispatch from Hong Kong states that Chinese forces will retreat into Indo-China in response to Communist advances. The plan, disclosed by a Chinese communist newspaper, notes a transition to the Annam volunteer corps. The withdrawal is set to occur on December 6 and follows a declared policy to reform the forces in indo-China.
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Indo-China
Laaponouers
Hongkong
Nationslint
Sears
Sarita
Swedish Queans Of Light Killed By Express Train
A Swedish named group or individual called Queans Of Light suffered a fatal incident on a railway line as an express train passed. The event details are unclear with fragmented text but indicate a train related death on the tracks.
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Queans of
Nations urged to donate food by FAO director general
In Ottawa the FAO Director-General Mr Dodd said nations should give food if they cannot call it. He warned that people would starve without aid and urged the UN to fund the organization for a year to help countries like China India Pakistan and Egypt grow and share surplus.
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Food and Agriculture
Onganian- Hon
Mr. Dodd
United Nations
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India
Pakistan
Egypt
Cech Officials to Resign Amid French Tension in Marseille
Five members of the Geach Songulate wall in Marseille reportedly refused Prague orders and recalled themselves to Ceechomoyakia. The Marseille newspaper La France claims the Ave are pressing for French protection amid a diplomatic spat.
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Israel Parliament Back In Jerusalem
LAKE SUCCESS Wednesday reports move to Jerusalem as part of a plan for Holy City internationalisation. France’s Roger Garriat comments on risks to UN work as the Parliament contemplates relocating from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem amid broader talks on declaring it the capital.
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Israeil
Jerusalem
Holy City
Roger Garriat
France
Israel
Danaéll
Tel Aviv
Genersl Carson
Jeraniem Mule
Coal production last week report from Joint Coal Board
The Joint Coal Board reports last week’s coal output at 300.35 tons, down from 307.01 tons the previous week. The notice notes a seven year high in production and cites workers’ union input on the variance.
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Sydney
Joint Coal Board
Tanx Lwerg
Political cabinet reshuffle rumors and unclear appointments
A heavily garbled report notes Mr Fadden Limely as treasurer candidate amid government talks. It mentions cabinet figures and possible postings, with references to Freeth and others, amid speculation on ministry changes and party loyalties.
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