Victoria May Meetor Mail Services Melbourne
News in brief reports Victoria to meet railways chief on partial restoration of essential mail services. Far from clear, the item also notes holiday-related funeral service alterations in New South Wales and Tasmania, including changes to crematoria staffing and timber losses from bushfires.
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Victoria
Melbourne
Chief Commissioner For Railways
Real Wrvices
Victori
Sydney
Crave Digger
Launceston
Duahtros Ab
Gippe Creek
Greek Protest at Reparations in Athens
Greek Foreign Minister announced protests against postwar reparations during a Paris conference week. He charged governments including Canada New Zealand and North Africa with pressuring Greece through diplomatic cables and demanded fair compensation as agreed.
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Athens
Grey
Canada
Newdayland
U.S. Officer Aims to Visit Azerbaijan Despite Evasion
Harold Minor, chief of the Qversens Section, says he plans a six day walk from Washington to meet Russian authorities about visiting Azerbaijan. The inquiry at the Mumalin Kevttesy yielded unclear results and mutual inquiries followed.
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Taheran
Harold Minor
Washington
Azerbaijan
Transport Home for WA Troops
Sydney reports on plans to repatriate West Australian troops from Brisbane after delays. Minister for the Army Mr Forde says the carriers will depart Brisbane and arrive home in Perth and Western Australia as soon as possible.
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Sydney
Petciien
Acon
Ialands
Mr Forde
Unoy
Brisbane
Ford
Roy Owen
Wiern
Australia
Brisdane
Aydney
Faneary
Canberra Weather District Summary and Rainfall Figures
Rainfall for 24 hours ending 0am across district Tablelands shows varied totals from 1 inch at Canberra to 29 inches at Yass, with values including Crookwall 20, Goulburn 20, Gunning 23, Queanbeyan 16, Nimmitabel 2.1, Berridale 7, Jindabyne 3, and Adaminaby unknown. Northerly to southerly winds shift, with a cool to fresh southerly breeze across southern and central regions. Forecasts predict fresh southerly winds easterly over Tablelands and coast, otherwise fine elsewhere with varying cloud.
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Dainta
Goulburn
Gunning
Yass
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Bun- Rendoy
Cooma
Nimmitabel
Bombale
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Jindabyne
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Tombong
Bendoe Pash
Bonane T. Dailinknovn
General Rein
Wielemany
Prittan
Algor
Atomic energy talks mark progress at Moscow conference
Britain hails progress on international sharing and control of atomic energy. Acknowledging limits, the conference advances toward a central control commission under the United Nations, seeking to reduce armaments and foster trust among major powers.
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Britain
Mritien
Suring
Washington
Jarkax
League of Nations
League
Contol Commission
United National Organisation
British Firms Examine Australian Industry Prospects
British manufacturers consider opportunities in Australia as a result of the war, with F Hambledon of Rubery, Owen and Co, England, studying Australian conditions and industry. He notes firms are cautious about entering the Australian market and facing uncertain prospects.
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F. Hambledon
Rubery, Owe and Co
England
Hambledon
AU Falls
Sydney Magistrate Retires After Long Public Service
Sydney records mark the retirement of Central Court magistrate Me Camewn Parker after 49 years in public service. The farewell note from Adelaide includes the Under-Secretary for duallee and the Grey's Court, Tenancy Court, and other services, praising Parker's long career and impact.
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Sydney
Public Service
Chi Grey's Court
All Mente Court
Tenancy Court
Bright prospects for Australian authors rise in Melbourne
In Melbourne on Friday high hopes for Australian authors and writers were voiced by Walt Harrip of The Lame publishing firm. He praised George Harel and urged a policy to protect authors, urging lawmakers to embrace a system supporting writers and domestic publication.
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Melbourne
Capreward John
Waltte Harrip
George Harel
Thors
Polley
Dal
Income Tax Reduction Reported in Sydney
Fragments indicate an income tax reduction for all employer taxpayers in Sydney with a promised 12 percent decrease starting January. The note suggests a broad monthly impact though details are unclear. The text also mentions a general wage adjustment for employees, but specifics are obscured.
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Sydney
Workers Directed to Foundries Amid Housing Labour Push
The Ministry for Labour directs 18,000 workers to iron foundries to support housing production. Deferment from military service will be granted to those with foundry experience, prioritizing younger workers.
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Indon
Friany
Ministry For Labour
Tron Foundries
Theronan
Athe
Rpoker
Gente
Progeurain
Dirwetet
Eylle Fp
Anon
Min Rrowe
Rita
Burma trials of Japan war criminals in Rangoon
Army authorities plan to establish military courts in Burma to try Japanese war criminals. Two brigades of land forces will staff the RRA court system. An initial batch of Japanese detainees is in custody, with OT members among those identified as war criminals.
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Rangoon
Anary
Japan
Burma
RRA
Jafarese Goentano
Army
Australian minister to Chile named in new post
The acting Australian minister to Chile, Mr. Makin, announced the appointment of Mr. Duncan after consultations at the British Foreign Office. Duncan has held key government roles, including Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs in New South Wales and Deputy High Commissioner in London, with a history of serving during Bruce’s administration.
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Nakimeny
Fhan
Auatraila
United Kingdom
Eratlantis
Chile
Toy Beteynal Attelre
5 Makin
Makin
Duncans Wan
Rotten
Austral
London
Ben
Flo
Australia
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Dinca
Dre Byatt
Busenda
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Poste
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Bruce
Brdcre
Greater emphasis urged in schools on moral standards
Melbourne speaker Miss Colebycok urged frank discussion on moral standards in schools. She linked home breakdown to children’s social behavior and stressed the need for stronger ethical guidance in education.
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Melbourne
Filtay
Colebycok
New England
Neudmainttoanes
Neudmainttoanes, Index Roamed Brave Concern Mt Ginitor
Inter
Britain’s 220 Million Afforestation Scheme Planned
Britain's forestry plan aims to plant 383,000 acres in five years as part of a broader pledge to extend national forays and parks. Tom Williams, the Minister of Agriculture, outlined continued expansion and farmer dedication schemes to boost timber production amid wartime demands and postwar policy discussions.
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Britain
Tom Willams
Britwin
Rowan of Commons
Duis
Wa Heavy
Forustry Commission
Forestry Commission
Suny
Sanit
Birit
Ain
Tate Geanta
Korvatry
OmAraine
Blale
Beotland
Wiliams Haa
Forestry Commissions
Hea Als
Commission
Aequire Land
Autabio
Manchester
Medical evacuees on missing plane
Army medical evacuees aboard a missing RAAF Dakota plane believed to have encountered trouble during a typhoon near Darwin. Eight South Australian airmen remain aboard as crews search, with no release of names or details from the team.
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Melbourne
Army
Lhe
RAAF
Darwin
Tobe
George Medal Awards for Courageous WW II Actions
Series of George Medal citations for frontline bravery. Lieutenant Wyrette Whicaine and Lance Corporal Alan Charles Knight among recipients for leading infantry assaults under fire, clearing minefields, and saving units after booby traps. Sergeant Horace John Brown honored for engineering feats and stopping a demolition device on a Bailey bridge section while under threat.
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Mmmenezay
Hie Aguind
East
Canyoerwell
Rotdler
Tna Berm
George Madu
Alan Charlee Knight
Wareereang
Fee Santanes
Herdlan
W Milton
Queensland
Noldinetx
DTG
Hongoret
Horace Joho ‘Brown
Bailey Bridge
Owen
Britain Plans 1000 Youth Clubs for Recreation and Debate
Britain plans 1000 new boys clubs to offer recreation, entertainment, and discussion of youth problems. authorities aim to raise total clubs from about 2,000 today to 4,000, with expert training for youth work and heavy wartime emphasis on social outreach amid postwar rebuilding momentum.
Inquiry into food and service at government hostels
Experts report on the government hostels at Ainslie and Gorman House details shortages and alleged negligence in meal preparation and service. The inquiry cites excessive milk and fruit provision, vitamin deficits, and staff misconduct while noting plans to open two more hostels and appoint a nutrition expert to oversee planning and standards.
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Pangney
Norton
Hidier
M Chiens
Tyr
Lambie
Aye Ofiner
NAW
Yarey
T. A
Taterion
Johmean
Ainslie
Uotal Amalie
Ng House
Lamuir
Lamble
MU Guomta
Airate
Gormin House
Norman Howe
Iaokhi Valley
Ke Lunen
Coal Output Set At One Hundred Million Tons
The Minister for Mines announced the expected coal output for the year to be around 11,000,000 tons. The departure of the Formidable with 400 servicemen to Britain is noted, reflecting overseas military moves.
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Sydney
Formidable
Britain
Crawda
England
Parker's Appeal Decision Ruling on reinstatement at Australian Tammond Steel
The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission considers Parker an oven employee at Port Kembla works. Three months past due to returning to work, the appeals judge sides with Parker, calling the company action to reassign duties contrary to legal rights. The case hinges on whether the employer sought to terminate Parker or merely enforce duty, with witnesses noting no regret expressed by Barker.
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Sydney
Industrial Commission
Desaree
Australian
Tammond Steel Ltd
Parker
Port Kembla
Fidman. V. Peler
Ewan
Sheldon
Barker
Cardinal's Red Hat Worn Only Once
Cardial Te WIT newt confer rank of Cardinal Te WIT to Dr Gilroy symbol of Nin elevation to Verani te Prince of the Chien. Hat will be worn only once on conferment and suspended over his tomb after death. Congratulatory messages arrive from Commonwealth figures including Mr KKally, Cahill, and Archbishop Barmardin.
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Byoney
Fridey
Gliroy
Commonwealth
Gilroy
Diemppalatmarat
Menanges
Promater
Te Kkally
Cahill
Ulett Adovernor
Tr Bredevich
Skt
Barmardin
Hr Yuallée
Tiers
Death of Rev T Renoului Cheif Chaplain General
The Rev T Renal MeLocurone Methodiat Chaplain General died Friday at age 62 leaving a widow and several daughters. A military funeral is planned, with details to follow in Army orders as the vacancy in his role is noted.
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Melocurne
Bev. T
Renal
Methodiat
Marina
ATC
Yordes
Femret
Haron
Church Services and Holy Week Observances
Community church notices list morning prayers, sermons, and special services across Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Congregational, United, and Salvation Army congregations. Notable items include Christmas observances, baptisms, weddings, and New Year gatherings with times and locations across St. Patrick St, St. Christopher’s, and local worship halls.
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