Bandits seize cash from bookmaker and assault wife at home
A gang raided a bookmaker’s safe containing around £2,000 and attacked Mrs Bessie Grice in her home during the break in, forcing her husband and a neighbor to witness threats. In a separate incident, a masked armed robber held up a Cronulla bus as it returned to the depot, detaining conductor Alexander Brew.
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Petrus Hn
Fevoiver
Inge
Pater
Demend Grice
Bessie Grice
Ure
Grice
Ronan Bal Mach Dullog
Cronulla
Alcaander Brew
Brisbane Endures Record Heat in 1908 Pattern
Brisbane faced its hottest spell since 1908 with two days of extreme heat. The reading topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday and reached 108 on Saturday as residents coped with dangerous temperatures and power strain.
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Brisbane
Aunaay
Diriabane
Safety measures for petrol storage in Sydney slipshod notice
The State Government plans to improve petrol storage safety with better tanks to be built in a public area. Officials expect the unguarded storage may be restricted soon and tightening methods already used will be examined to guarantee safety amid possible interference with existing tanks.
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Sydney
Sean
Apres
TK Ln Nok
Girl Injured In Hillside Fall At Canberra Hospital
Kathleen McCullagh, 13, of 45 Ghee Street Kingston, sustained severe facial abrasions after a hillside fall near the Cotter River picnic ground just before 6 am. She was taken to Canberra Community Hospital where her condition was described as satisfactory last night, though she had not regained consciousness.
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Kathleen McCullagh
Kingston
Cotter River
Roo
Minx McCullagh
Canberra Community Hospital
Wade
Canberra Weather Saturday Report
Weather data from Canberra shows temperatures around high 60s to mid 80s with varying wind speeds. Readings include dawn and afternoon figures, a peak near 84 and a low near 50s, across 24 hours with multiple humidity and pressure notes.
Forecasts Decision Soon On Caldwell Charges
A forecasted ruling is expected soon on charges against Caldwell amid scattered weather notes. The article mentions winds and temperatures with regional terms, and notes a court martial context with court proceedings and public announcement of the decision.
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Caldwell
Sydney
Ftembon
Anicath
Wheat plan to secure Australian wheat industry postwar
The article surveys the shift toward a Commonwealth wheat policy aimed at stabilising prices for growers, preventing distress from market speculation, and ensuring Australia can boost exports to famine-hit Europe and Asia. It notes past mistakes, drought, and the need for rapid production growth while maintaining economic viability for farmers and a healthy internal market.
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Canberra
Australia
Cumindawealth
Yala
Ibélog
Australie
Europe
Asia
Autralia
Australis
Army Promotions in Brisbane Amid War End Delays
Promotions in the Australian Military Forces continued after the war, with notices covering December 15 to January 25 for officers under the Queensland district. Of those promoted, several were approved, while others await confirmation. None of the promotions involve the Brigade Group or Japanese Occupation Forces.
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Brisbane
Buniay
Queensland
Lc.c. Erea
Smoers
Allied servicemen eligible for benefits in Australia
The minister announced that allied servicemen and women who served in the UK Dominions Netherlands American and other forces could qualify for Commonwealth reconstruction training benefits. Eligible service areas include the Mediterranean Middle East Suez Canal and East Africa. France and Free French forces are included. priority given to those trained in any trade or profession.
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Bevone Hiruetion
Beditan
Seatordey
Edwervicemen
Benatte
Mr. Dedman
Rita Dominions
Wombat
Auropr
Mediterranean
Middle East
Sune Canal
Ded Hensonee
Gratint Eastatsics
Central West Africa
Madagascar
Rufms
Mouth-Rhat ‘Amis
Gonatal Ching
Dedman
Lang blasts bureaucracy in Australia at ALP conference
Mr Lang warned ministers and bureaucrats threaten democracy as industry shifts to Australia. He said the democratic system must spread power widely to prevent corruption and that Labour councils must decide policy, not secret executives. He condemned centralised, bureaucratic parties and urged honest, broad-based party democracy.
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Suncay
Eose
Australis
J.T
Australie
America
Australia
Asm
Ndia
Lang
Taling Ace
Ewes Stak
Arban
le Nul
Labour
Govarnmanta
Labour Party
Amy
Royal Navy to Sweep a Million Mines
The Royal Navy plans an extensive minesweeping operation using hundreds of ships to clear a vast field of magnetic and acoustic mines. The effort targets protected English coastal waters and strategic sea lanes, aiming to restore safe passage and support postwar renewal.
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Royal Navy
White Australia review at political science school
A detailed summary of a talk on White Australia given at a political science program. W D Hor He argues Australia faced pressure from growing non European populations and that Britain and other powers may lose influence as Asia and Australia’s own immigration issues reshape regional power. The discussion foresees Australia alone unable to curb migration and calls for joint Western action to tackle overspopulation concerns.
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Dousaliin
Rumsay
Australian Institute of Political
W. D. Hor
University of Sydney
Australien
Ula
Nala
Ching
Japan
Borrle
Britain
AutrAlie
France
U.ala
Eanpire
Mall
New Zealand
South Pacific
Uv West
Jong Lew Jovelatt
Wnonta
Borris
Jaya Netraten
Australia
Bource Aussie
Agia
Australia debates immigration policy and birthrate pressures
A government discussion outlines how migration, family life, and birthrates affect Australia’s population prospects. Dr Wood and Mr Tarr warn that even large immigration or a heroic policy cannot close the gap with Asia, urging careful study of migration sources, support for mothers, and a strong advisory planning body.
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N.E.W
H. le Marrin
Harrin
Laenena
Pasmita
Reba
Chile
Thoas
Australia
Tarra
Ar, Tarr
Mann
Parta
Tshitaln
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Ireland
Molland
Rumania
Poland
Italy
Harti
Wood
Fligh
Pilling Empty Cradles Controversy On Child Rearing Clinics
Dr Stace Cuthbert urges marriage welfare clinics to guide harried couples and support family life. Debate centers on why couples seek clinics, with notes on abortion, female independence, and population concerns. Statements from Dr Cuthbert, Grey Olson, and others reflect social tensions in family planning and racial context.
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Stace Cuthbert
RaWi
Peper
Cuthbert
Br. Culbert
Special Prices Aid To Ex Servicemen
A Prices Commission will be appointed in all states to advise returning servicemen on price protection and investigate price gouging in steel and other sales. Abe Surthy notes servicemen abroad compare wartime prices with prewar levels and feel victimized by rising costs. Special investigators will probe complaints and provide guidance to those who ran businesses before the war.
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Prices Commission
Warwin
Staal
Picea Canumbainner
Abe Surthy
Scully Resignation Taxed Amid Department Turmoil
The report details Mr. Scully’s resignation amid cabinet tensions and potential reshuffles. It notes opposition persuasion, possible relocation of staff to London, and a plan to appoint a replacement while outlining broader impacts on the department and government strategy.
Rootes to Build Melbourne Car Plant for Australia
Reported plans indicate Rootes proposes a Fishermen's Bend plant in Melbourne to produce motor cars for Australia as part of Reconstruction measures. The announcement mentions two potential production facilities. details reference wartime government occupancy and related industrial shifts.
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IC Us
Atad
Aigenthutity le Sauborve Thet Roots Ltd
Commonwealth
Armeuid IgbLing
Fishermets End
Melbourne
Sand
Wil
Australis Tula
Jedtoun
Canada
Wanpette Iminium Rolling Mille
Australian Morris Car Plan Stirs Capetown Route
British and Australian officials outline aims for a Morris car program linking Capetown to New Zealand production. The plan envisions eventual assembly in Australia with key components developed later.
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Capetown
Sunes Morin Motor
Intent
Auatealia
Lord NuMeld
Avervalle Ax
New Zealand
Morris
Im Australia
Acum Ainply
Australian union expulsion sparks Dutch ban dispute
The Australian Labour Party faces a showdown as the union ban on Dutch action prompts a high level dispute. The Executive meets to decide on disqualification tactics amid right wing conduct criticisms and anticipated February 7 actions.
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Shine
Cat
Atate
Space Agus
Cosmunint Arty
pAndatunt Bate
Mise Barbers Boyd
Jaalp
Ereay Hunt
Fonterenve
Mh Reperwentativer
Carpenters’ Union
Fragmented Readers' Views On The Palio And Royal Recap
Readers' views fragmentary and garbled. The text references The Palio, carthorse tainted by illness and politics. Mentions Canberra Sydney Hindman Emalee. no clear event, date, or coherent concluded point.
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