Review of repatriation rules to be Cabinet briefed
A parliamentary subcommittee, chaired by Senator Couper, was to examine Commonwealth repatriation regulations and report on pensions for ex-service personnel and dependents. The group would consider payment timing and reconciliation with ex-servicemen’s organizations, with Cabinet to be advised on legal authority for proposed measures.
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Deimo Minietare
Menice
Roel
Reet
Nation
Senator Couper
Air
Harel
1F White
Anthony
Maciel
Figes
Spooner
Maveeina
Pelaian
Lease Offer Considered for Historic Building in Interior Department
The Interior Department weighs leasing options for a building recently reacquired for female accommodation. Action by the Minister for the Interior but ratification by the new minister unclear. Leasing terms would include conversion for a community hall and combined accommodation, with current use split between departments and multiple interested individuals. The building, reopened in 1948 after a long lease, has seen prior debate over conversion and funding, with a failed proposal limiting progress.
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Aletie Wuiny
Pelvain
Uh Lawlan Yeaterday
Interior
Johneon
K. McBiride
Lgen
Commonwealth Public Service Under Review By Cabinet
The cabinet decided to carry out an overall review of the Commonwealth Public Service. Prime Minister Menzies said reconstruction of the civil service was necessary. The aim is an adequate, not excessive, public service.
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Yeverday
Commonwealth Public Service
Menzies
Hot Weather Linked to Polio Spread Says Doctor
A Sydney report notes a rise in polio cases during a heat spell. Dr Wallack states the incidence is increasing but not yet at a dangerous level, with polls showing reports from multiple areas including Quandall, Irne, and Holy.
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Hoty
Wallac
Cripps Perez- denounces Yaa DON in sermon at cathedral
Cripps denounces Yaa DON and calls for Christian standards in public life. Beaford Cripps laments moral cries abroad and urges national unity, duty, and spiritual action to resist corruption and self destruction.
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DON
Mencay
Hincomtrillen
the Exchequer
Beaford Cripps
Stafford Gratared
Gracia Fields Husband Dies in Train Collision
Fragmented OCR text indicatesGracia Field related item about her husband dying in a train incident. Mentions of Britain wage and musical pieces and a theater role appear obliquely, with unclear names and dates. The readable core concerns a bereavement linked to a railway accident.
Weather Forecast for Palibalts Region
Forecaster note for the 28th period from EBR Metrological Resource. Winds shift from northeast to west with increasing speed. Temperatures and precipitation uncertain. readers advised to expect unsettled conditions and plan outdoor activity accordingly.
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Ebr
SERMAN COMMUNIST REPEATS OFFENSIVE TAUNT
Fragmented OCR notes describe a regional protest with thousands of demonstrators. Mentions a leader, a call for action, alleged foreign influence, and debates over rationing and governance. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serman Communist
The Race for Peace Messy Conference Debates Atomic Threats
The report summarizes Lord Bruce addressing the United Nations Student Organization in England and warning that war must be avoided, while noting Russia’s atomic capabilities and Western powers face a large gap in military strength. It cites production gains in Russia and discusses global pressures toward peace amid accelerating armament and population movements. The piece reflects Cold War era tensions, with emphasis on preventing conflict while acknowledging the shift in strategic power.
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Lemough
Bruce Nest Berkgroom
United Nations
England
Bruce
Commonwealth
Fatisna
Rundle
Ue Monspaly
Russia
Attes
Ruslan
Huasian
Pudr
Anerars
Hanrtweth
Seina
Yepart x Button Militia Chines
Renin
TaUdching
Xitimarine
Worl
Supervonic Tong
Rome
Muution
Civie
Rusalp
Lord Brive
Troops Assist Sea Runs Amid Severe Winter Weather
Reported on Monday heavy Arctic conditions across the upper reaches of the Ulinuls and Miter stream hayerties cause flooding and delays. Army units aided civilian efforts as more than 40,000 people faced disruption while rivers remained high and lines warned of continued danger.
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Arvan
Ulinuls
Indien
Masked Bandits Attack Woman at Hurlstone Park
A Melbourne suburb incident reports masked intruders entering a home at Hurlstone Park and assaulting an elderly woman. The assailants ransacked a bedroom and fled with no clearly stated booty. Mrs Kathleen Florence Lingard, ill at home, described the entry and the threats as she faced the violence in her hall. Police urged witnesses to come forward as investigators examine the sequence of events and the attackers’ escape route.
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Teo
Melford Avert
Hurlstone Park
Kathleen Florence Lingard
S L Hearing Charges on Communism
A Sydney council hearing on communism adjourned with several members expelled amid lengthy legal arguments. The council contends Communist ties may affect BRL membership while noting time constraints and pending decisions.
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S.L
No Decision Yet on Petrol Ration
Fragmented report notes no decision yet on petrol rationing amid discussions between central authorities and committee. No mission outlines or clear outcome, with no commitments made.
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Dion Segerdn
Ranator McLaay
Fire Toll Rises Amid US Blaze Chaos at Davenport Hospital
A deadly hospital fire in Davenport Iowa last Saturday killed a woman aged about 30 and left many others missing or injured. Coroners report several deaths as flames consumed the Mercy Hospital dormitory and surrounding sections while rescue crews battled the blaze. Local officials say most escape routes were destroyed by the fire and the full death toll remains uncertain.
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New York
Picenteneve
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Iowa
Hospital oMciala
Aremen
Yuet Dos
Seranus
Annee
Pullen
Sewdoraay
Ambassadors Roles Shift for Bangkok Ties
Fragmented report notes U S ambassadors for Bangkok and Australia under a treaty framework. Mentions Wellington New Zealand and Bangkok deployments, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
Labour Leaders In Industry Debate At Brighton Meeting
A fragmentary report shows Labour figures in dispute over wage bonuses and government policy. Sir William Lawter and others discuss exchequer duties and wage structures while references mention funding concerns for Mandard Amouses and figures like Joan Black in a chaotic, OCR-heavy text.
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London
Montay
Watsonal Fowisn
Trades Union Congress
William Lawter
Ian
Labour Party
Brighton
Ae Metta
Willigny
Eupetanse
Wien
William Wae
Mandard Amouses
Joan Black
Austin Mofeaw
P Lord
Stop Work Threat In Shell Refinery
A threatened refinery stoppage at Shell near Clyde could disrupt fuel supply as workers consider actions tied to wage claims. The Federated Engine Drivers allied with other unions demanded double pay for holidays and overtime, but the company and Commonwealth Arbitration Court proposals were rejected, delaying a resolution as shifts changed.
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Syd
Pettel
N&w
Unehell OU Co
Smplnyvva
Hell Company
Commonwealth
Chete Nian
S Naif
Etunauy
Rae
Os Dec
Tamworth cyclone relief effort led by church and officials
Cardinal Gilroy led a high mass in India before a Tamworth relief mission visits after the cyclone. Officials plan to survey damaged homes, organize aid, and direct residents to urgent shelter and rebuilding resources as volunteers assist in Tamworth and surrounding areas.
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Cardinal Gilroy
India
Tamworth
Brands Services Department
Aled
Mount Rutherford
Francis Xavier
Starey
Papal
Burlay
Gilroy
Sordwern
Paner
Atrich OM
C.J Dataneyveld
Senate Count Near Completion in N S W
The report details the near completion of the New South Wales Senate count with a cabinet sub committee to review Commonwealth departments. It notes the expected completion by tomorrow and lists current standings for Liberal, Country, Labour, and other party candidates including final tallies for several seats.
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Commonwealth
A. A. Fitareralt
State Greats Commission
Inge
Ue Commonweal
Br Seus
Wadden
Camry
Mc Tir
Afr
Fitzgerald
Saud Comalat
Une Caulin van
Ube Public Borview Board
Mirl
Chippandai
The
Treasury
Watts
Renales
Werviera
Newege Senditiona
Senate
Mennien
Sydney
Monouy
Mew South Wales
Sennate
Casadate
Trey
Henalor Amour
Lab
Tan
J. P. Pavela
Liveral C
Tate
Freedom Party
Misle
Willin
Grace
Hoss
Oginn
Bailes
Brown
Pale Deal
McDonald
Turnbull
Proples
Banna
Hodgaon
Teopie'a Sacial Justice Party
Melbourne Notes on Victorian Senate Results
Melbourne dispatch discusses tally uncertainties for the seventh Victorian Senate race with candidates Ivy Werlgowond and J A Clarey in contention. It notes counts and preferences are yet to be distributed and that results may be known on Wednesday amid party shifts.
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Melbourne
Montay
Senate
Atieoushul
Ent
Hanrere Belive Satswi Na
Ivy Werlgowond
Country Party
Tum
J A Clarey
Latour
Duty Free Homes For British Migrants
The Customs Department will consider allowing British migrants to bring their own pre fabricated homes to Australia. The move, though, requires conformity to evolving rules. Australian contractor Mr K Ley has bought 182,000 prefabricated homes and plans to ship 1,000 to migrants, with each case judged individually.
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Customa Department
Australla Buty
K. Ley
Paddington court finds man guilty of damaging windows
Kevin Mita of Witllane Paddington pleaded guilty to maliciously damaging property by breaking a plate glass window in Oxford Brrest. The December 1 hearing resulted in a monetary payment order.
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Hwa
Paddington ‘Court
Kevin Mita
Witllane
Paddington
Guty Wo
Blind Couple Divorced In Cleveland Court Case
In a divorce case heard Monday in Divorce Court the blind husband Dougien Norman White of Cleveland and his wife Eyelym Agu White faced issues of marital strife. The husband sought a separation while the wife sought return, with testimonies noting his desire to remarry elsewhere. The court delayed final resolution awaiting further proof of the couple’s intentions.
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Dougien Norman White
Cleveland
Moore Pari
Eyelym Agu White
Fortunely Kumurray
Irs
Offer To Adelaide Composer Draws Hollywood Interest
Adelaide composer and author Kenneth Dull has received a Hollywood offer to provide music and lyrics for a London West End revue. Amiira Charlot, impresario who blocked London revues, claims Dull secured music and lyrics for eight numbers but has not decided whether to accept. A fire outbreak at a theater damaged part of the set before it was extinguished with no serious injuries.
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Atrlaior
Suonay
Adelaide
Kenneth Duiald
Hollywood
Bullield
Aly
Wood
Amiira Charlot
London
Mir
Dull
Serure
Lon Om Raving
Will dispute outlines large penality and widow’s income
In Melbourne on April 28, the Supreme Court Justice O'Bryan ordered Galt to pay a court penalty of 611,050 with 2061 ceats and related costs. The will names Martine dane Galt as chief beneficiary widow to receive an annual income of 1040 8 your.
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Melbourne
David Taylor
Shu
Watt
Helbourne
Galt
Vetare
O'Bryan
Martine Dane Galt
Brakes Fail Brimming with Alcohol Charges in Court
A man named Bridges appeared in Central Court charged with driving under the influence after a night out. The case noted a prior similar offense in 1984, with a lenient concession under a passenger sobriety clause. Bridges faced penalties, including a potential jail term, tied to the incident and previous history.
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Sydney
Central Court
Hawkins
Bridges
Bridget
Far East aid urged by U S diplomat in Melbourne speech
In Canberra the U S diplomat urged support for democratic Japan as essential to Far East stability and postwar prosperity. He warned against sacrificing Japan to Communism, stressing Japan's industrial role and the need for peaceful development rather than militarization.
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Japan
Pacific
U.S
Melbourne
Standey
Far East
Himbarsy
Canberra
Paul J. Marm
Hie Wan Adeemange
Council For
Merchants Prepare Fines Over Direct Potato Buying
Sydney reports merchants expect fines for direct purchases from growers amid an agreement with the Reduce Importers Committee and advisory bodies. The dispute involves prices and quality, with officials noting tension over terms and enforcement as weekend activity looms.
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Sydney
Munday
Fred
Reduce Importere’ Committee
Traernoporten
Goa
Deme Wright
Miners face possible two state strike split
A garbled report notes about 10,000 coal miners in West and North Virginia and potential resumption of action at the mine union contract protest. It suggests tens of thousands may join if a nationwide strike arises, with no clear evidence of a broad national stoppage.
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Perramurg
Abmenon of & Tonkract
United Mineworkers’ Union
Moeower
Road toll figures prompt Transport Committee review
A garbled report notes rising road tolls and accident figures discussed by the Transport Committee led by Mr K Wizwor. It mentions injuries and fatalities from last year and calls for action to improve safety, with emphasis on toll-related traffic analysis and policy review.
Fifth Constellation For Qatar Empire Airways Purchase
The Minister for Air announced that Qatar Empire Airways would buy a fifth Constellation aircraft for the Sydney London service. No further details on the order or pricing were provided.
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Abbet
Fifth Constell ‘Ation
Qanina Empire Alrwaya
Sydney-London
Whiter
India
Sterling
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