Memorial and funeral notices amid Canberra and Sydney updates
A fragmented obituary and public notices item references funeral rites in Canberra at a Baptist church with services at 115 He 2, GAVLARD and details of a cemetery funeral director. It lists John Ralston's civic centre service around January and Canberra pharmacy consultations by appointment. Optical repairs and frames advertised for Davies Pharmacy Kingston with contact numbers.
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Balan
Capberra Funeral Directors
Dok Manuka
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Davies’ Pharmacy
Kingston
Phoos
Russia Builds Gold Reserves Amid Cold War Economic Pressure
Dr Charles Prince warns Soviet gold hoarding signals a strategic shift as Russia accelerates gold mining and stores, aiming to wield influence over world markets and threaten Western economies. He notes massive reserves and state-driven mining in the Urals and Pamirs, with potential to disrupt Marshall Plan dynamics and global gold pricing.
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Charles Prince
Dereker
Generel Zhdenovia
Usaria
Sfteris
Yukon
MS Etalin
Pamira Mountains
Bereova
Ural
Kazakhatas
U.S
United States
Prince
Kusais
Darga Tnakiute
Britain Warns Bulgaria and Yugoslavia Over Greek Crisis
In a dispatch from Greece dated early 1848, Britain extends a blunt warning to Bulgaria and Yugoslavia amid mounting Balkan tensions. The note signals possible military support to Greece and suggests a broader Western stance, while other UN members remain silent on the risk of a widening conflict.
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Balkans
Britain
United States
United State
Gerace
M& Wet
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Markos
Tim Hintein
United Nations
Weather notice from cannemea forrccare district
Weather report fragment shows barometer readings around 20.16 to 20.23 inches and temperatures near 2 to 9 degrees with winds from west north west to southwest. Rainfall reported as several inches. Observations reference downtown and emergency district forecasts with phrasing typical of a late historical local page.
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Faindamn
Wednetay
Ato A
Eniedy Wort
Dintilcy Vukboast
Soult
District Rainfall Report From Tablelands After 28th
Rainfall measurements across the Rowth em Tablelands show figures posted by Wednesday 7 pm. Canberra reported 1 point while Bungen dors, Coomu and Mimmitabet recorded varying totals. Other locations listed include Bimhale, Deirester Ademinal, dindabyna, Koedluako, Dale gety and Furman with rainfall amounts ranging from 3 to 48 points.
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Rowth Em
Culeum
Canberra
Bungendors
Coomu
Mimmitabet
Bimhale
Deirester Ademinal
Dindabyna
Koedluako
Dale ‘Gety
Furman
Mr Butler Favors Migration By Air
Mr Butler supports moving migrants by air to Australia. He argued the extra cost should be ignored as it would spur production and development through faster migration. He warned that without suitable accommodation there is no point in rushing arrivals.
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Ambanasdot
Australia
Robert Butler
Avetrsna
Brigadier Galleghan Leaves for Berlin
Brigadier F G Galleghan departed for Berlin amid war news. Reports note Australian forces, wheat production shifts, and related strategic movements as observers track the impact on the Camel Peak Hill Toshingley belt harvest and broader Allied operations.
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Sydney
Sydney Wetneatey
F.G. Galleghan
Ceymany
Peak Hill-Toshingley
Monweaith Investigation Bervick
Government Criticizes Public Service Spending Push
Padden alleged the government is overreaching to boost production, arguing inflation and cost pressures will not allow public funds to stretch. He accused the government of adopting communist tactics to sustain existence and influence youth at the polls, countering the prime minister’s claim that public service duties will not hinder spending cuts.
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Edewn
Miredden
Meials Emi
Eamim Faorman
Fedden
Aininier
Chey
Commonwealth
Grazier Buys Plane To Make His Own Rain
An unclear report describes Grazier purchasing a plane to influence weather or rain. The text includes garbled place names and mentions race or team links, with references to individuals like Shearer and Homie, though details are damaged and hard to verify.
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Ane
Gueeraland
Morty
Gaol Escape Letter Reaches RSL in Sydney
Sydney Wednesday report states Crafton Edward Baynes, who escaped Long Bay Gaol on New Years Day, sent a letter to the RSL through Mr. K Bolton, Brata Pronidant. Bolton said it was the first he had received but could not disclose contents to Givelowe, citing past party pathways.
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Sydney
Crafton
Edward Baynes
Long Bay
New Tears
Brata
Mr. K., Bolton
RSL
Afernoon
Bolton
Barnes
Medical survey of Pit Workers in New South Wales
The Joint Cash Board will begin a medical survey this month of mine workers in New South Wales to raise health standards. A sample of 400 miners on each of three coasts will be randomly selected from mine managers to pit roys. The board plans a medical bureau costing 80 000 pounds to aid coal mining rehabilitation.
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Sydney
New South Wailea
New South Wales
Australid
Warning Given on Orange Cargoes
Singapore coroner reports death attributed to asphyxia from carton gas in a ship hold. Four crewmen collapsed after entering the hold of the Narbudx on December 28. No negligence found against the chief engineer or chief officer.
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Ahinold
Singapore
Ney
Narbudx
Cman
Autralian
Deaty
Indian Evacuees for Australia Arrive as Permanent Settlers
About 1,000 sidervicemen and Jivl anne Will shortly arrive in Australia from India as permanent settlers. The minister for Immigration said the Australian government admires Britain for creating a stream of troops from India. Migrants would be disembarked at Premmathc Melbourne and Sydney. The minister added these people chose to stay in Australia rather than be sent back to the United Kingdom.
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Wednessay
Jivlanne
Australis
Indla
Calwollt
Adda
U.K
Australia
Britain
Ttme
Getuile
Ava
Commonwealth
Shorowah Murvey
British offer of big egg contract with Australia
A British offer of a long term deal with Australia aims to secure large shipments of eggs butter meat and dried fruits. The plan calls for contracts that guarantee stability for primary industries while expanding Australia’s export capacity by up to forty percent to meet Britain’s postwar food needs. The delegation favours Ave year contracts with price reviews every two years and stresses Australia should enter markets while demand remains strong.
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Pollard
Australia
Weitiah
Auveral Seacoins
Britain
FERA
Peacock
Peacock Mali
Siritain
Auntisiie Lam
Minaion Mempera
Ene Mishion
Si Henry Turner
Liniatry of Food
Steesra
Strutt
Me- Phair
Ad Meni
Mx Plummer
Donigaste
Overness Food Corporation
Wake and Robine
Brit- Int
J. Ye. Rodden
Britton Tiree
United States Plans Aid Mix With Britain and Allies
The State Department outlined a broad aid and allocation plan to support Britain and allied countries. It lists shipments of poy tobacco, raw materials, machinery, and agricultural goods valued in the hundreds of millions, with emphasis on petroleum, dairy, eggs, iron, and grain. The plan aims to bolster war economies while ensuring allied access to essential resources.
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Elvan
State Department
Akern
United Tates Plana Te Re
Britain
Isbacro
Dr Raining Machinery
Minister Rejects Criticism Over Geneva Pact
A government minister challenged criticisms of the Geneva Pact after a statement by L. Withall of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures. He argued the agreement could curb imports from Britain and avert dollar shortages, warning it might inflame public minds and disrupt the trade balance.
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Commence
Pollard
Associated Chambers of Manufacturera
L. Withall
Britain
WBA
Alléhbey Ald Uhal
Britain Egypt pact shocks Commonwealth power balance
An Anglo-Egyptian agreement worth about 8.25 million pounds is reported to have altered financial obligations, sparking concern in London’s official circles and prompting questions on the Commonwealth’s awareness and response to the deal.
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Australia
London
Britain
Amecath
Bell
Juan Werated
Omicia
Minnesaley Unis
Mintratia
Caner Student Success at Armidale College
A report from Reliewee University College notes examination trauma amid announcements of paid positions. Chanibhey pat receives recognition for math and physics passes, with Zonlogy panel detailing outcomes.
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Caner
Armidale College
Gngleng University College
Annatilech Aspicinnons
Chanibhey
Pat J ‘Matha
Pasa
Prudential reports record year in London
Prudential announces a record year in London with net earnings under 108 policy business, an 88 million increase, and total 189 million. The campaign included 2 million in insurance against sex. This contrasts with 219 million in 1946.
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London
Prudential Awmance
Obituary of Gordon Kane 25 in Canberra district
The death of Gordon Kane aged 25 in Canberra district is reported. He was a former resident of Russel Hill and long-time resident of Canberra for 23 years. Kane was a notable breeder of pheasants and budgerigaws, with property near Russell that supported a line of game birds. He died suddenly yesterday leaving a widow and two daughters.
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CY Gordon Kane
Russel Hil
Mr. Kane
Canberra
Fuisell Hill
Russell Afl
Keane
Lonvan
Lwo Gore
Tojo Advised Emperor to Declare War in 1943 Trial Testimony
Fragmentary wartime transcript shows Tojo advising the emperor to declare war on Britain and the United States in December 1943. Tribunal chair William Wath notes the recommendation came after deliberations by military leaders, with emphasis on national honor and survival amid crisis.
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Witnems
International Military
Crisonel
Far East
Ebal
Hhlmacit
Avy
Navy
Mtalfa iBoth
VuBoth Chtete
Hla
Remperor
Uiere
Hie
Soprabe
Overlanders Best Film Draw Of 1947 Says Canberra Crowd
Canberra audience praised The Overlanders as the top draw of 1947 with many Australian titles discussed for revival. Critics noted English films dominated the year, with titles like Gone with the Wind and Piccadilly Incident among those seen or anticipated.
Heavy Repair Bill Found Necessary for Drill Hall
Leaking roofs and cracked walls at Manggemat Chmumister recreation centre prompted a department of the interior committee chaired by Rev ALC Bumellaid to seek urgent repairs. Two defects require departmental assistance while refurbishment provides facilities for activities like pool and billiards. applications may be made to BATS or Linestime Avenue, Alnialie.
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YMTA
Manggemmat
Department of the Interior
Alc. Bumellaid
MCA
AG. Buell
Ajonine
Linestime Avenue
Alnialie
Union Bank Likely Profit Figures From Australasia
Preliminary accounts of the Union Bank of Australasia show a net profit of 1 2 3 while after charges the directors declare an advance payment of February 4 of very cent making it total for the year absorb 118,000. The amount brought to eur rp £ 188,800, cael.
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Weanenday
Union Janik
Australasia
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Kingdoo
Jantund Tu
Payneie
Super Sont
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