No Defence Yet Against Atom In Weather Debate
British commentator Sir Taylor said today that no defence exists against atomic effects. Rey is passing through Ayuiney to attend the parnegee at Auckland and address delegates on Bikini bomb tests effects. Sir Geoffrey, present at the first New Mexico atomic explosion, warned against relying on weather forecasts for safety.
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Rey
Ayuiney
Auckland
Geoffrey
New Mexico
Archdeacon Robertaan to Return to Canberra Friday Night
Archdeacon Robertaan accompanied by Mrs Robertson will fly back to Canberra Friday night. Mrs Robertson will proceed to Sydney after her long stay in West Australia with her daughter Mrs Barnes and will accompany the Archdeacon to Canberra. Canon One is undergoing surgery Saturday. James Banson, priest at Gona New Guinea, will visit Canberra for a short holiday with services at 11 am and 7.30 pm at St Johns and St Patricks.
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Robertaan
Robertson
Canberra
Robertaon
Sydney
West Australia
Barnes
Can Wa Ee
James Banson
Gona
New Guinea
St. John's
St. Pat's
Death of Mrs Jean Constance Johnstone Mita Sydney
Farmers mourn the loss of Mrs Jean Constance Johnstone Mita Johnstone born in St Helen s Tasmania and a Tasmanian University BA graduate. She married L J Johnstone general secretary of the Pri Producers Union. Survived by husband and daughter Wendy. Active in dairy farming circles and supportive of her husband s work.
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Sydney
Australia
Jean Constance Johnatone
Mita. Johnstone
St. Helen's
Tasmania
University of Tasmania
L. J.johnatone
Pri Producers’ Union
Mayer
Wendy
Johnstone
Canberra Weather and Forecast Summary
Canberra weather details include barometer readings at 3 pm and 9 pm, temperatures ranging from 41 to 81.8, and wind speeds up to 11 mph from the north. The Canberra forecast notes fair to hot conditions with scattered clouds and moderate northwest winds. Regional forecast covers South-Eastern District with fine, warm weather and moderating conditions.
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Canberra
Fairbairn
Braoe
India
Pegionay
Inflation Grimly Tightens Grip on Australian Wages
The author warns inflation is accelerating and wage rises will lag behind rising prices driven by wool costs and the removal of price subsidies. He notes political fallout as income earners shoulder higher tax, price control erosion, and disrupted production. The piece foresees broad consumer hardship across Australia as costs rise and purchasing power declines.
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Papa Aeer
Commonwealth
Army Minister Inspects Manus Base in Pacific Plan
The first batch of 250 Japanese war criminals arrives at Manus Island to aid in reconstruction and base maintenance. Army Minister discusses joint naval facility, billeting, fresh food supply, and civil administration as Australia expands its Pacific defense posture. Chambers travels to Townsville en route to Canberra.
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Pacific
Australia
Lombrun
RAAF
Manus
R.A.A.F
Here
Chambers
Vita Otra
Strategie S
Advancne
Townsville
Canberra
Police Guard Again at T H C Meeting In Dublin
Police maintained a strong presence at a Trades Hall Council session last week with guards at the front entrance while the public gallery was closed by order of the Executive. Three unionists forced entry via a rear wall but were ejected. assistant secretary Mr Jordan faced heckling from some attendees.
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Ing
Trades Halls Council
Jordan
Plans to Contain Communism in Asia
Washington officials discuss a united line for Commonwealth United States France and the Netherlands to contain communism in Asia. The regional nature of the threat differs from Europe and may require a different approach.
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Washington
Far East
British Commonwealth
United States
France
Netherlands
Wits
Asia
Europe
Bruce
Britain
Belgium
Eer
China
Famous Cutter Survives and Fire Ends Near Coast
The Eastwind guard cutter and the 10,000 ton Gulf Stream tanker collided off New Jersey. Ten seamen died and 19 injured as a raging fire near the Eastwind’s magazine was brought under control after eight hours of on board battle. Both ships towed to east coast ports. The Eastwind, on its maiden voyage in 1948, earlier led a flotilla through Arctic ice to stop a Nasí attempt to establish a weather station in Greenland.
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New York
Eastwind
Gulfstream
New Jersey
Fnally
Coastguard
Greenland
Menzies Warns on War as Soviet Aggression Rises
Mr Menzies told a Sydney audience of about 3000 that Europe stands near war as the Soviet Union pursues acts of aggression. He argued Western democracies must stay patient yet firm, insisting Britain France and the US have a right to Berlin alongside Soviet representatives. He warned only a united stand can prevent global conflict.
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Sydney
Menzies
Mengka
Europe
Soviet Union
Berlin
Brotherhood of Man
Mainain Oak
Mengies
Russia
Television to Aid U K Recovery
The British television industry has grown to be a major potential factor in Britain's postwar recovery. Mr. F Gold berg, governing director of Gold berg Advertising Pty Ltd, noted England's television reception quality might surpass that of other nations. He added that cathode ray tube production would soon meet demand for about 300,000 English television receivers yearly.
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Sydney
Britain
F. Goldberg
Goldberg Advertising Pty., Ltd
England
Goldberg
Prime Minister's Son Serves Aboard City Freighter
Martin Richard Attlee son of British Prime Minister Clement Attlee serves as fourth mate on the freighter Alexenor which berthed in Townsville. In a brief interview he said he has no political ambitions and plans to stay at sea for now. He noted this was his first visit to Australia and the Alexenor would sail to southern ports after Townsville.
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Townsville
Martin Richard Attlee
Britain
Clement Attlee
Alexenor
Attlee
Australia
Townasville
Boy Kidnapped From Paris School
An eight year old son of E. Z. Radovic a General Motors representative is kidnapped from a Paris city school. Kidnappers sent a ransom note demanding 3000 pounds sterling and warned of grave danger if refused. They tricked the headmaster by phone and fled in a large American car with a woman aboard.
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Paris
E. Z. Radovic
General Motors
Alan Sadoyic
Police Hunt for Homesick Boys Absent From Sydney Home
A police search was started for two boys missing this afternoon. They were last seen traveling toward home and were located around 5 p.m. The boys live in Sydney and had expressed a wish to return home, prompting authorities to intensify the search.
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Wang Alan
Sydney
Minister Warns Against Illegal Migrant Traffic
The Commonwealth Government warns against illegal entry as black marketeers reportedly plan to fit 1000 legal Jewish immigrants to Australia. Minister Calwell says investigations begin and that attempts to gain entry face severe penalties. Airlines aiding illegal movements could face action.
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Commonwealth
Paria
Australia
Calwell
Ewa la
New Deal Proposed for Education in Victoria
Melbourne Thursday reports a sweeping reform plan from Director of Education A H Rameay. The proposal calls for raising the school leaving age to 15, abolishing the student teacher system, and expanding nursery schools with programs for children over four. It urges broader course variety, international study by Education Department officers, and granting greater powers to committees, district inspectors, and headmasters.
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Melbourne
A. H. Rameay
Rameay
Education Department
Missing Scout Found Near Sydney After Jamboree Disappearance
Edwin Rowe, 14, who vanished after the Pan Pacific Jamboree at Wongs Park Melbourne, was found at Balgownie 40 miles from Sydney. He hitchhiked from Melbourne after missing his ship to Launceston, spent little money, and traveled by road and rail before brief police custody and a planned flight north.
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Sydney
Edwin Rowe
Wongs Park
Melbourne
Balgownie
Launceston
Bray
Rowe
Hume Highway
Grinville
T.A.A
Rival rearmament charges in Berlin
Western and Soviet authorities traded accusations in Berlin over Germany arming. The Soviet press claimed Britain France and the United States remilitarized the Western zones while American reports said Russia was building armaments in eastern German factories.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Taegische Rundscheu
Britain
France
United Statos
Russia
Reuter
Boviet
New Prices Orders In South Australia Cut By Up To Percent
Adelaide reports new price orders reducing costs by up to a noted percentage. Manufacturers respond with immediate operation adjustments as production lines shift to meet the new rates.
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Adelaide
Ted Frey
Bread and Milk Prices May Rise Amid Cost Increases
Sydney reports that bread and milk prices may climb after sharp cost rises, including a 2 shilling basic wage increase. Critchley, secretary of the Bread Manufacturers Association, expects loaf costs to rise and an eventual bread price hike. Turton of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council says milk prices will be reviewed when the Milk Board assesses wage changes in March. Staff cuts were denied by the Retail Traders' Association president, who warned retailers must trim expenses to maintain staff amid higher costs and tightened margins.
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Sydney
Bread Manufacturers’ Association
Mmr
Critchley
Dairymen's Council
Turton
Milk Board
Retail Traders’ Association
A. Buckingham
Costa
Buckingham
Clothing Drives Sharp Rise in Australian Prices
Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr. Carver reports clothing prices in Australia up 117.5 percent since 1939, contributing 23.6 percent to the 46.4 percent overall rise in retail prices. Canberra shows the highest clothing jump at 122.2 percent, with Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Hobart also showing large gains in clothing alongside food and rent increases.
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Australia
Commonwealth Statistician
R. Carver
Carver
Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Hobart
Attitude Unknown On WFTU Walk Out
The acting secretary of the A.C.T.U. Mr Broadby says Russia and its satellites may run a Communist rump World Federation of Trade Unions after British, U.S. and Dutch delegates walk out. He notes no A.C.T.U. comment until a full report is received, awaiting Mr Monk's report from London.
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Melbourne
Russia
World Federation of Trade Union
U.S
A.C. T.U
Broadby
Britain
America
Holland
A.C.T.U
A. E. Monk
London
W.F.T.U
Monk
Mr.Broadby
WFTU to Carry On Despite Walkouts in Paris
The Soviet rep Mr Kutsneteev told a Paris press conference that the World Federation of Trade Unions would continue despite British American and Dutch withdrawals. He blamed the split on the TUC and American CS delegates, while red international still included France Italy and China. The Times criticizes the TUC for poor handling and failure to issue a joint manifesto.
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Paris
World Federation of Trade Unions
Kutsneteev
T.U.C
C.S
Red International
France
Italy
China
the Times
Trades Union Congress
World Trade Ubionium
Cat burglar raids Arling ton home for heirlooms
A cat burglar stole family heirlooms worth over £20,000 from Vin count Bearsted's house in Arling ton House Piccadily. All Scotland Yard was mobilised yesterday afternoon to hunt the thief and prevent sale of the proceeds.
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London
Vincount Bearsted
Arlington House
Piccadily
Scotland Yard
Evatt Outlines UN Principles and regional aims
Dr Evatt defined a broad UN framework focusing on principles to prevent forcible repression and protect peoples. He cited neighboring regions including India and Ceylon and spoke of Western Europe’s role, noting plans to meet Prime Minister Chifley in Sydney and travel to Canberra around the weekend.
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United Nations
Cete
India
Ceylon
Europe
America
America and Elsewhere.” Dr. Evatt
Dr. Evatt
Chifley
Bydney
Canberra
Liberal Party Branch Forms in A C T Canberra Meeting Planned
A Canberra based Liberal Party branch formation meeting is convened by the secretariat Mr Garrick at Albert Hall. Major R T Tarrant will attend to explain branch powers and functions. Attendees will elect president secretary and treasurer and establish an executive committee. Members must be Commonwealth of Australia nationals to join.
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Canberra
Liberal Pat
Australia
Pt Pons
Gecrelay
Garrick
Albert Hall
Major R.T. Tarrant
Womplain
Liter Party
Commonwealth Ng
A.C.T. Seem
Liter Party of Australia
Higher allowances for student teachers outlined in Sydney
The Education Minister announced increased yearly allowances for student teachers. First and second year students will receive £112, up from £64, while third and subsequent years rise to £120 from £91. Boarding students in first two years get £156, up from £115, and those in third year to £168 from £144.
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Sydney
Teachers’ Collegert
Lter For Education
Heffron
Boxing roundup notes mixed results at Lee Stadium
Local boxing card at Lee Stadium featured several bouts with George Banda and Jeno Smith. Early action produced fast exchanges and the crowd saw competitive rounds as fighters aimed to secure decisive wins.
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Sydney
George Banda
Jeno Smith
Lee Stadium
Hhardt Rae
Rae
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