Banking Act Criticised In A High Court
An AP Reuters dispatch from Christchurch reports Ruth Adame and three companions on Mi Le Po peak 10000 feet high. A rope broke during descent in an ice cave. one woman was injured and is in shock with a broken arm. Two companions remain in the ice cave. the fourth returned to The Hermitage for aid. Rescue efforts may take two or three days.
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Ruth Adame
Balpih
Banks Could Be Forced To Continue Trading Against Their Wills
A historic debate centers on the Commonwealth Bank and proposed acts that could force banks to keep operating despite ownership changes. Mr Barwick argues the act could vest private banks’ management in Commonwealth appointees and grant the bank powers to acquire private shares, potentially creating a monopoly. The discussion covers employment terms, bank ownership, and the breadth of regulatory control in the Australian banking system.
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Commonwealth
Barwick
Jaca
Losnewes
Hank
St. My
Bawick
Commonwealth Bank
Danks
Denke ‘Une
Uveae
Ue Appry
Privata Bank
Hawke
Ban Ran
Msi
Nyp Busines
Australia
Baeke
Finland Prefab Cottages Ordered for Australia
The Commonwealth Government ordered two timber prefabricated homes from Finland for inspection by officials. If approved, Finland may supply up to ten thousand dwellings over three years, with three and two bedroom designs priced around £4500 to £600 each. One model to be erected at Canberra and another at the Commonwealth Export Building in Ryde, with potential large-scale imports to New Zealand and Port Kembla.
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Commonwealth
Finland
Canberra
Ation St Ryde
Indonesia seeks role in Dutch interim government
Batavia reports Tuesday that Republican Vice Premier Mohamed Hatta has written to Dutch Minister Van Mook expressing willingness for the Republic of Indonesia to participate in the interim Federal Government being formed with Dutch collaboration.
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Batavia
Mohamed Harlay
de. van Mook
Indonesia
Clashes In Jerusalem Sharpen Tense Arab Jewish Struggle
Reports from Jerusalem describe a morning of Arab and Jewish clashes with sniper fire and unrest. British officers and troops patrol the streets as civilian areas feel the impact of the violence amid continued tension and security measures.
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Dulbdin
Trong
Soviet Attack Over U S Publication Policy
The Soviet Information Bureau denounces the U S State Department for publishing documents on Nazi Soviet relations from 1939 to 1941 as treacherous. It accuses Britain and an allied officer of aiding this move to distort history and undermine Soviet influence while withholding material on the Munich period.
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Soviet Information Bureau
United States State Department
Acd I
United States
Rae
Wen
Soviet Union
Munich
Hitler
Germany
Publi
MISREAD MILITARY SAILORS TO AUSTRALIA BROADCAST
Telegram from ARP Mercury Singapore reports British service plans to move serviceman and family to Australia, with intentions to secure passage and relate to UK. unclear OCR yields incomplete names and dates, but notes a potential transfer and transport arrangements for service members and dependents.
World Record Made In Snoooker Match
A report from Glamgow details Joe Davis, former world champion, facing Walter Donaldson. Davis breaks the record with a series of breaks including pinks, fifteens, and colours, extending the world record in a snooker exhibition.
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Tuseday
Joe Davis
Maeight
Walter Donaldson
Truman to Holiday in Caribbean Tour Planned
Washington announces President Truman will tour the Caribbean by plane this month, visiting Puerto Rico Virgin Islands and Cuba, then holidaying at Key West Florida. He will depart Washington February 20 and return no later than March.
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Trumman
Caribbean
Calle
Puerto Roch
Virginialands
Cubs
Key Wem
Polio Technicians Arrive in New Zealand
Two training technicians from the Bimebeth Kenny Institute in Minors polls arrived in Auckland to spend six months in New Zealand fighting the polio epidemic as part of an international health effort.
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Auckland
Tusaday
Biimebeth Kenny Institute
New Zealand
Wool Board Essay Competition Opens for Under Sixteen
Wool Board announces an essay contest for children under 16 with prizes up to £200. The event will be staged on a date to be announced, covering sections on wool growing industry and wool manufacturing.
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Wool Board
Bydney, Tursdey
State Egg Board To Share In Surplus
The Australian Agricultural Court yesterday decided that state egg boards would receive about £800,000 of Commonwealth surplus trade funds. The minister said the money would be distributed among the states' production and record banks, with remaining funds going to the Commonwealth.
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Australian Agricultural Court
Bats Tee
Commonwealth Centre
Or Pollard
Bank of Record
Sune
Commonwealth
Een Ee
Hue Fea
Siartea Vo Blale Gg
Plan to absorb displaced persons in Europe
Rome reports a Marshall plan manpower conference of 16 nations estimates Europe’s surplus labor at 2,000,000 including 300,000 displaced persons with 40,000 usable in shortfall countries. Britain France and Belgium back an Italian proposal for a parliamentary body in Rome to coordinate manpower information and migration programs and to study generation programs and training centers.
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Europe
Rome
Britain
France
Belgium
Ramey
Indian with dagger arrested near city post
An Indian man armed with a dagger was arrested during a misconduct incident at the deputy post. He reportedly attempted to force entry into a local shop, prompting police intervention and brief detainment. Witnesses described tense moments as officers moved to secure the area.
Scandinavian talks on British proposal end in cautious stance
After a five hour meeting in der Norway and Denmark, officials say the time is not ripe to define Scandinavia’s attitude to a Western Union proposal. The three countries agree to continue discussions, aiming to influence Danish policy in the effort for reconciliation.
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Norway
Gerhardsen
Denmark
Tedtoft
Scandinavia
Everett
War fears rise as Tito urges restraint in Europe
Belgrade reports Tito stating there will be no war, insisting Americans want peace. He accuses Western powers of provoking Europe and condemns hunger for reconstruction while denying direct provocation by Greece and other nations.
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Turaday
Marshal Tito
America
Europe
Fastarnurope
Greece
Struggle for political power in Japan heats up
Tokyo reports a tense start to Japan's power struggle as parties negotiate ruling coalitions. The selection of a new Prime Minister rests with the House of Representatives after talks among Liberal and Democratic leaders. Outcomes hinge on how middle road Democrats align with the Katayama faction and potential shifts from right wing figures.
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Japan
Thut
Ag Econ
Mi. Ar
House of Feapreasntatives Fipsacer
Wamsicicht
Mataumotot
Ater
Bocia
Demorrota Liberals
Liberaia
Mauibers
Middle Road Democrats
Memere
Hitoahluabida Petal Jent
Democratic Party
Indi
Katayama
Hin Owa
Slugeru Loahidi
Britain
Party clashes in Italy leave deaths and injuries in Rome
In Rome on Tuesday at a joint meeting in Foggia violence erupted between Socialists and the Communist Party with supporters of the extreme right. Three people were killed and ten wounded as the stray gunfire marked the outbreak of violence in Italy's general election campaign.
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Rome
Foggia
Communist Party
Uw One
Alde
Llamo Quialiogue
Southern whites oppose Democratic president over race policy
A group of Southern bloc leaders denounced the Democratic Party and Truman era racial policy, arguing the party’s northern machine seeks to end segregation by federal power. They warned that civil rights gains threaten states’ rights and accused the administration of pushing uncontrolled federal authority.
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Aguena Wan
Truman
Jawa
Biatwa
Democratic Party
Mir Zastland
United Stats
White House
Congress
Australian car name choice sparks gm pricing talks
An Australian naming decision for a new car faced internal GM debate over public release. Holden-led executives discussed an Australian-wide competition but discarded the idea. Announcement cited pricing concerns and potential impact on model identity without confirming final naming plans.
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General Motors- Holdena
Battle
Mr Casey in London Home for Treatment
London reports former Minister for State in the Middle East Mr RG Camy has entered a London nursing home for treatment of a recurrence of a minor complaint contracted in the Middle East.
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London
RG. Camy
Midle East
London Nursing Home
Death sentence asked for Tofo and 26 Japanese war leaders
Tokyo dispatch reports Chief prosecutor Mr Kleman signaled he would seek the death penalty for General Tofo and 26 Japanese war leaders in connection with war crimes.
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Tokyo
Tursday
Aited
Mr Kleman
Tofo
Cardiff council to award city freedom to princess
Labour councillor dissents as Cardiff City Council votes to confer freedom of the city on Princess Silaubeth. He argues for deferring the honour for one year until she completes an apprenticeship of statecraft and has rendered distinguished service to Cardiff or the State.
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Labour
London
Cardiff City
Princena Silaubeth
Ewart Bveny
Cardiff
BMA Criticised by Health Minister in House of Commons
In the Commons debate on national health service proposals, Health Minister Wu Serna criticises politically charged Medical Association figures. He notes lawmakers may probe the plan’s impact and considers a royal commission, while opposition asserts doctors’ absence reflects conscience. Bevan discussed cooperation and potential bill amendments despite legal limits.
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London
Meletse For Health
Serna
al i
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Bevan
Harman toUseyin
Une Committee
Miniter xi & Dortar
Roctorn
Appaai
C. A. Attlee
Mr. Bevon
Soviet Economist in Moscow Says Paria the New York Times
A terse dispatch reports a Soviet economist in Moscow commenting on coverage from the New York Times. The remark signals tension in how Western reporting is viewed by Soviet economic thinkers.
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Moscow
Hae
New York Times
Market Prices and Cattle Figures From 1848 Trading Era
Prices for cattle and grains fluctuated on a Friday market in 1848 with beef and pork down modestly. Wheat and flour showed slight changes while oats sold around 108 to 108 and a half cents per bushel. Store shelves and general trade reflected modest declines and minor gains in commodities.
Indian Collapse In Fifth Test Ends Series In Loss
Reuters reports India collapsed for a low score in the fifth Test, losing by one innings and 77 runs. Australia’s bowlers dominated as Phadkar top scored for India, while Wickets and fielding limited India’s run chase. Australian selection for the next Test was announced in Melbourne, naming a strong squad including Harvey and Johnston.
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Dare Reuters
Auatenie
Alin Ou
Orman
Norning
Melewast
Phadkar
Son Juha
Melbourne
Tuseday
Bredman
Sons
Hassett
Morris
Harvey
W.johnston
Toshack
Johnson
Wing
Barnes
Miller
Lomtan
McGea
Jame Rounders
Tateland Bagger
Arab attempt to alter partition of Palestine reported
New York Tuesday Palestine Commission informed the Security Council of an Arab effort to forcefully alter the United Nations partition plan. The commission urged decisive action under the Charter and stressed the need for an international force to implement the plan promptly.
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Palestine Commutenion
Security Council
United Nation
Council
Commimion
Transport availability for Australia migrant ships expanded
The Transport Ministry informed Mr Beasley that troopship Clsibly joins the five ships already secured for migrant traffic to Australia. The Antwrias and Rampire Brwot remain on the Australian run, with The Dorsetshire and Bamarett being converted to increase accommodation. The Camermiia also to be converted, aiming for minimal delay in migration capacity.
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Transport Ministry
Beasley
Tit
Tao
Coburn
Lamidey
Wealth
Bled Sie
Cen
Georgie
Dorsetshire
Bamarett
White
Tinveta
Camermiia
French Rugby Tour to Australia Cancelled
A garbled report states the French Rugby League tour of Australia has been cancelled. A message from G Hargraves of the British League was received while the NSW League awaited a call to discuss tour arrangements.
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Australia
Rydney
Auutralia
G. Hargraves
Hungary Refuses British Inquiry on Militia
The Hungarian and Bulgarian governments refused a British request for details on their militia strength. They stated that inquiries about peace treaty execution should be addressed jointly by the heads of the United States British and Soviet diplomatic missions.
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Hungary
London
Mr. McNeil
House of Commons
United States
Sovi
Explosion in Dark Room Claims Two Lives
Edward Grimes, 28, of Tootet, dies from injuries after an explosion in a dark room. Late Mize Wermueller, 28, of Dadne is hospitalized with severe injuries to the face and body. hospital staff report Cece Lurene was involved in the incident and may face charges.
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Phe Wienat
Fio Edwerd Grimes
Tootet
Mize Wermueller
Wy Hospital
Maffartigs
Watt Named Secretary to Treasury in New Appointment
The Prime Minister announced the appointment of Sir-G.B.N. Watt as Secretary to the Treasury. Watt will assume duties from Mr. MsYurtane, who left yesterday to join the International Monetary Fund as a director.
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G.b'n. Watt
Bo Ie Treeliry
Watt
MsYurtane
Overmms
Internaonal Monetary Fund
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