Tram Conductor Manslaughter Case Report
A tram conductor faces manslaughter charges in a case tied to a fatal incident on April 4. The accused, connected to Moor Park and a gang, allegedly assaulted Morra with a belt and knife before misnight in a ball. Witnesses describe threats and a struggle leading to Morra’s death.
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Blood Plasma Arrives Too Late for Melbourne Girl
Heather Young, a three year old girl, died after plasma and serum arrived too late at Or bost Hospital. A Red Cross car sped to the scene but fog prevented immediate delivery. The child was injured by milling machinery and had both legs amputated. an appeal for plasma and serum had been issued.
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Panama
Orbost Hospital
Heather Young
Red Cross
Heather
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Nerum
Britain Raises Gold Reserves and Dollar Holdings
A London White Paper reports Britain’s gold and dollar stock increased from £457 million at end 1948 to £447 million at end March. It notes Marshall Plan receipts driving the rise and says Britain received prompt payments to reduce arrears. For the year to March 31 Britain claimed $1,007 million under the European Cooperation Agreement, with ECA payments also noted. The document says Britain spent $144 million of EALP goods and services but not yet billed, and $475 million of ECA commitments remain to be spent.
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London
Britain
Petrol Flight Delayed Blood Serum Airlift to Perth
A patrol plane carrying 2 200 gallons of petrol to transport blood serum faced delays on the Perth leg. The mission, originating from Sydney, aimed to move serum to Anthony Conia, with a landing planned at the Perth aerodrome. Flight Lieutenant N Michal oversaw the carrier and ensured care upon landing as the aircraft touched down.
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Perth
Wemerday
Sydney
Anthonny
Eullann
Quetta
Flighe
N. Michal
Aar
Innovations in Third Battalion Training Reported
The commanding officer outlined two new training shows with a focus on learning for the Third Battalion. Night parade attendance will be supplemented by week end houses to help recruitment and time planning. Regimental cadets will join with similar uniforms and training to form a link between cadets and the battalion.
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Vane Hand Cooma
Ams
Wheal Cadeta
Volunenry
AWU Branch Meeting Tonight
The NEW branch secretary W Wilson Wil plans to attend a committee meeting of the coast section tonight regarding a proposed amno work meeting. Efforts to hold a general meeting tonight failed as a hall was unavailable, and focal executive members said they expected little discussion and no punches trained.
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A.W.U. 13Te
W. Wilson
Eiforta
Focal Executive
Yentrriday
Bus Shed Planned at Russell Hill Residents
The Tyades and Labour Council president Mr. Rhodes says a bus shed for residents at Flagsell Hill is planned and near approval. He reports assurance from the Minister of the Interior and notes residents complained of little protection from the weather. A conference with the Postmaster-General is arranged to discuss postal facilities at Alne-Ne and Narrabundab.
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Flagsell Hill
Tyades and Labour Council
Ate
R. Rhodesy
Rhodes
Sinster
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Benster Camera
Alne- Ne
Narrabundab
Split Develops Between Unions On Wages
Melbourne reports a developing rift between left and right wing unions over wage disputes. The State Secretary of the Ship Painters and Dockers asks the court to withdraw the name of a participant, while arbitration delays and confusion edge the hearing toward adjournment.
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Melbourne
Wadnesday
Haa
Betwveen
Uuniony
Shiph Painters and Dockers
Ste. G. Doyle
Tonday
Tr Nworkera
Huge Gil Refinery in England Plans Major Output
England plans a massive Gil refinery project at Fawley near Southampton. The Anglo American Company expects Europe’s refined output to exceed seven million tons annually and to employ about 6000 people once completed over several years.
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London
Wennesly
Staend
Ail
Fawley
Southampton
Reuter Ayn AL
Europe
Debate over Private Member's Bill stalls in Parliament
The government blocks debate on a private member's bill amid opposition protests. Prime Minister Chifley warns the motion aims to prompt debate, while opposition leaders denounce tactics. The debate is postponed as ministers seek to file the measures before the Senate session.
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Birth rate declines and marriages fall after war years
The Commonwealth statistics officer reports lower birth rates and fewer marriages since the postwar peak. Births reached 482,384 nationally in 1937, while marriages dropped from 128,131 in 1937 to 76,457 in 17 and 19,448 in 1097. Deaths rose from 70,841 in 2048 to 147, with infant mortality declining slightly.
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A C T Basketball Association Plans Regional Championship Entry
A C T Pas ketball Association to decide adding a team to the New South Water country championships at Newcastle from June 4923. Meeting at the YMCA club room Civic Con grey tonight includes discussion of a referee course and a draft constitution.
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YMCA
Deill Mall
Vikingw
BMC
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Viena
Third Battalion
RAMLC
Forsestry
Crane Drivers Embrace Law of the Jungle in Melbourne
In Melbourne a labor dispute envolvendo crane drivers and the Federations escalates as 25 drivers prepare to test themselves against union rules while about 1,200 workers stand by. The court adjourned the case with a decision expected within two days.
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Wo Kevanay
Kevin Mail
Federation
NRW
Ranen
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Bane
Justice Murphys
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Evane
Sydney
Kelly
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New Zealand Defeats Sussex After 247 Run Innings Declared
New Zealand posted 247 in 3 hours 7 minutes to beat Sussex by five wickets. Donnelly 3 not out and Reid each contributed. Sussex declared at 1/276 and 130. Compton top scored 170 for Middlesex in a draw with Lancashire.
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New Zee
Sussex
Ave
Bussex
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Denia Compton
Middlesex
Lancaubire
Plan to Prevent Losses in Chickens in Sydney
The Minister for Agriculture says the department introduced a program to reduce pullorum disease in poultry. Official recognition will be given to poultry breeders and handlers. The aim is to prevent losses and improve the industry by controlling pullorum disease, also known as bacillary white diarrhoea of day-old chicks.
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Sydney
Graham
Sydney Engineer Faces Trial in Brisbane
Tehard Rown de Gallien, 22, of Sydney, charged with causing grievous bodily harm to William Edward Glastonbury at Pendgate on May X. Glastonbury, riding at the time, sustained injuries. De Gallien appears to face Brisbane Crimin g Court proceedings at the next sitting.
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Brisbane
Tiusbane
Tehard Rown de Gallien
Ne Binoer
Ona Chahce
William Edward Glwatonbury
Pendgate
Glastonbury Wan
Glastonbury
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le Gallien
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