Railway Goods Services To Be Cut Fifty Percent
Sydney reports that railway goods services will be reduced by 50 percent immediately except for perishables and livestock. Some passenger services to tourist areas and holiday trains will be curtailed due to the Northern coal field crisis. Wheat transport will be cut as part of a 60 percent freight reduction alongside a 33 percent prior restriction.
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Sydney
Commissioner For Railways
Itigan
Hartigan
Britain to Scrap Four Battleships And Renown
The Admiralty announced plans to scrap four battleships including Queen Elizabeth Nelson and Rodney and the battle ship Renown after review of their battle value. The decision follows emergency considerations and reassessment of naval strength.
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Britain
London
Admiralty
Elizabeth
Oa Nelton
Rodney
F E D F A Strike To Close NSW Coal Pits
A strike decision by the Federation of Australian Miners and allied unions threatens to close all New South Wales coal pits. Northern drivers and firemen will meet to discuss action with southern and western coast workers, aiming to push for higher weekend and overtime rates and improved conditions.
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F.E.D.F.A
N.S.W
Sydney
New South Sea
Weslen
Elda
Breda
Mouin
Bondley
Cantos Cont Reference Board
Mr: Er
Central
42Oint Reference Board
Theia Fot
Fragmented OCR Story About Magnuria Politics
Vague account describes Communist activity in Magnuria and a government claim of moving forces and associations from Bhantiung Province. Mentions Lin names and south of Hubetes Province with unclear strategic state actions.
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Magnuria
Sauurenen
Lin Nna
Sernnae & Cmt Lamoyeng
China
Hubetes
Bhantiung
Baltie
Indian Parties At Deadlock In Security Council Meeting
The UN Security Council discusses the India Pakistan dispute as a mediation commission advances to a deadlock. Delegations from India and Pakistan prepare to reconvene to push for a plebiscite in Kashmir, with no clear path forward.
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Mtusala
Ukraine
India
Pakistan
Samcultice
Ai Lac
Security Council
Commission
Tadla
Bath Indie
M. Grovryken
Andonesses Commission
Ene
Pernqnd van Langenhove
Werkiand
Ind
Waatimir
United Nations
Kashmir
Philanthropist Aw Boon Haw Plans Malaya Singapore Gifts
Chinese industrialist and Tiger Balm founder Aw Boon Haw plans to donate funds to build 200 schools and 100 hospitals in Malaya and Singapore. He said the project would proceed after securing government approval and stated his fortune came from Tiger Balm manufacturing.
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Singapore
Weaneedny
Aw Boon Haw
Philanthroplat
Peni
Achonle
Chae
Bagin
British South American Airways reports 1947 year end results
The British South American Airways Corporation announces its annual report for the year ending March 31, 1947. It notes an operating surplus after charging depreciation and obsolescence, with a wing adjustment adding 20,907 pounds to plant value amid plans for new routes and strengthened competition.
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London
Atrarat
Af Et Ankernational
MacKenzie King Announces Retirement From Canadian Leadership
Ottawa report says Prime Minister Mackenzie King plans to retire from leading the Liberal Party and the government. The speech signals anticipated changes within the party as discussions consider who may succeed him and how the federation will handle ongoing World War era policy.
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Mar
MacKenzie King
Mackenzie Xing
New York Times
New York HeraldsPehyne
Breemer
Pauckensie King
Waa
Laurent
Ixterum
Adis
Warly
Hindiersinpy
Thir Prima
Mapkends
British oppose French devaluation to aid exports
In Paris on Wednesday British finance spokesman opposes devaluing the franc to help export trade. He argues maintaining current parity would hinder international trade and keep the pound from weakening. Britain seeks no change to exchange rates amid ongoing talks with France.
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Paris
Financs
Aon
Britain
Edmund Patch
Fee Priance Ministry
France
Washington
Caine
Mayer
Blail
Cripps
London
No Pay for Six Hong Kong Defenders War Court Adjourned
A garbled wartime court report notes withheld allowances and adjournment for Hong Kong defenders. Officials dispute compensation while a two day delay aims to allow office work to proceed. Reuters cites unnamed sources.
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Homkong
Prevent Rma
Mkuskrallen
Reuters
Melbourne
Colombian rising suppressed by government troops
Reports say government forces crushed a Liberal revolutionary movement along Santander borders. Troops regained control as tensions rose, with casualties denied by officials. Conservative Liberals clashed over political power as President Ospina Perez sought to stabilize the country.
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Caracag
Vananulay
Cengral Uatavo Matamoros
Surtander
Ial Naonal
Chal
Revolution
Santander
Wormat
Newapanet
Tune Sreda
Hut Fhe
Theae
Offee
Mariano Ospina Perez
General MacArthur Withdrawn From State Primary Vote
General Douglas MacArthur's name will be entered in the Arkansas state primary ballot. The move, announced in Little Rock by Sir John H. Mobius, represents backing from Alf red O'Gore and the MacArthur for President Movement. The effort aims to place MacArthur on the Republican primary slate in Arkansas.
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Douglan MacArthur
Republican Party
United States Press
Santini
Little Rock
John H. Mobius
Colca
Chicago
Alfred O'Gore
Theft Allegation In Melbourne Trial Shown In Fragments
Fragmentary report shows a 4527 pound theft allegation linked to a Melbourne case. The text mentions a victim and a suspect but contains many garbled words. Further details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Britain Demands Compensation After Canton Riots
Britain seeks compensation for property damage in Canton after riots. An inquiry will be held within ten days to identify those responsible and arrange redress.
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Britain
TrUexton
Adverse Trade Balance Figures for 1847 in the U K
The Board of Trade notes an adverse trade balance of £591 million for the U K in 1847. Imports rose sharply while exports fell, with reported values and comparisons indicating a weakened export performance in late 1847.
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U.K
Treaty Signed for Malayan Federation
A Kuala Lithepir ceremony this afternoon sees Sir award Gent, Governo of the Malayan Union, and officials announce the Agnes N treaty establishing the Federation of Molisa. It unites One Malay State with Penang and Matec, while Singapore stays as a separate colony under moderation.
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Eaaaad
Restiva
Eleven Die in Air Crash Riddle Pertaining to Mukden Area
A snow bound air crash near Mukden claims eleven lives. The Bienr man, involved in a muse lon of amelsis, died amid a blinding storm that forced rescue teams to search the wreckage amid harsh weather and government investigations.
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Murden
Mukden
Bienr
Amelsis
Invest
Feapat
State Department endorses UN Commission plan on Indonesian dispute
The State Department formally endorses the United Nations Commission's proposal for resolving the Indonesian dispute as eminently just and practical. It states the United States will monitor progress and work on wage measures and financial assistance as needed.
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Washington
State Department
United Nations
United States
Startling Crown Charges In New Guinea Timber Case
Allegations surfaced in the Special Court that John Smith Gardan known as Jock admitted being "a goner" amid a probe into timber lease sales in New Guinea. The Crown claims £37,500 paid to date with proceeds traced. Gardan allegedly received £1,000 moved on to others, and documents and letters tied to a controversial timber deal were examined as part of the case.
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CROWN
New Guinea
Sydney
John Smith
Jock
J. Wand
Dnfener
Bauernal ‘Perritories
Uiv
Uiv New Gunes Forestry
Warrell
Caarcen
Fis
Ganien
Pastel
Bonin Vale
Riad
New Guanes
Pune
Tour Membar
Nyndiate
Shand
Canberra
Bhand
Rome
Bhund
Ex Premier of Tasmania Faces Fourteen Charges
Hobart reports an indictment in the Supreme Court alleging fourteen counts of official malpractices connected to alleged vote manipulation. The charges name former premier Mr. Comgeave and involve alleged receipt of improper favors and conspiracy.
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Hobart
Supreme Court
Artsloe
Ieee
Orien
CWO
Chinles
British to Give Up Mandate for Palestine on May 12
An undated dispatch reports Britain will terminate its mandate over Palestine on May 12. It describes tense streets, Arab and Jewish clashes, and British authorities attempting to prevent violence while announcing the withdrawal plan. Several incidents and casualty figures are noted amid military and police actions.
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Palestine
Laindun
Weancenny
Atate
Card
Auster Sirchoft
Tarbed
Polisaman
JIC Tk
Faler
Britiat Polla
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Eve Grreated
Art Iudia Jones
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U.N. Mediation Trio
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Kibarat Party
Na Vonal Liberal Federation
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General MacArthur
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Landon
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Malayan Federation
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