Mortlake gas works inquiry shocks Australia
A detailed report describes a fatal gas works incident at Mortlake with workers giving statements on shifts and safety concerns. The inquiry ordered by the Minister for Local Government aims to determine cause and assess actions to reduce pressure, while officials deny deliberate neglect.
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Batty
Mortlake
Mortiaka Ware
Sten
Locs Gow Gey
Baturdey
Mortlake Works
Mary
Muchion
Hich Gogh Tas Gaseway
Pale
Stan Auatrallas Genet
Tindale
Sere
Phodipeon
Attendance of ex MP at Communist Party meeting alleged
Mr Donald Mountiny a former Labour MP from Western Australia attended a Canberra Communist Party meeting, according to F E Geddes of Almulla. Geddes accused Mountjoy of undercover activity, claimed secretive links with Sydney, and alleged involvement in anti Christian and youth club agendas.
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M.P
Communist Party
Donald Mountiny
Westard Australia
Commonwealth
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Canberra
Australian Communist Party
F. E. Geddes
Almulla
House, of Representatives
J. T. Lang
Geodee
Donald Mountjoy
Spent & Wwildey
Une Howe
Wal
Mamilton
Sydney
Hamilton
Geddes
R. Aiberley
Canberra Communist Party
Ainstio Progress and Welfare
Jomophina
Tharlay
Alchoriny
Mer
Ateo
Boya
Rurwka
Thin
Dewafall
Boys’ Club
Geddee
Archery
Ace Ohan
Addon
Tat Rere el Comimunist
Ly Cummuniet
Geddes Alec
J.B. Pomeroy
Lang J. Farliament
Alnakeeta’ Club
Communit Party
Pomeray'n
Bovier
Commonwealth price controls loom in Australia debate
The Commonwealth government faces calls to retain price control powers despite state concerns over court delays and rising costs. Officials warn a federal skeleton admin may oversee key sectors while states push for coordinated, gradual rollout to avoid harming production and economy.
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Coxumont
Wwe Commonwealth
Prometure Ocean
Brice
Te- Tysselon
Areda
Troussade
Pownds
Commonwealth Government
Alges
Eormaen
CommonWealth Representat
Commonwealth
Abe Maton
Remnidta Aft
Australia
Sauper Price
Krobunattae Datuniia
Rion
Atrol
Radi Balu
Aubaldy
Amocacn
Chambers of Manufactures
Austraniat
Vonmmer
Privon
Tara
Victoria
Brisbane
Bunday
Peice
Premiire
Queesmaland
Hamon
Man Shot At MOSMAN As Police Probe
A young man was shot inside a Bray Street house in Mosman. Police halted a nearby youth during the incident and later detained a man charged in connection with the shooting. Authorities described the scene as tense with officers surrounding the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imad
Mosman
Sears
Bray Street
Moma
Audsiey
Umion Calls London Dockers to Resume Action
In a disrupted labor notice, UMION urges London dockers to resume work after a dispute. The union cites an unsettled wage or contract issue and warns of potential action if the matter remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMION
London
Wreckage Mot Prom Massing Launches
Fragmented OCR text describes a launch related wreckage with references to Sydney and Barrateen. Readable fragments mention spreading wreckage, timing, and possible victims or crews. No clear names, dates, or concrete facts emerge to form a full event summary.
Canberra Weather Forecast Scrambled Note
Unclear meteorological brief mentions Canberra forecast with scattered notes on wind, rain, cool lines, and regional details. Leads include borders like Dati Anchen and Southeast Dhatricis with references to weather patterns and possible cloud cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
R. E. Clark F. J. O. Teeter in AMP Society
Fragmentary OCR text shows names R. E. Clark F. J. O. tied to an AMP Society with scattered numbers and phrases. Readable bits suggest a society notice or membership snippet with uncertain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Clark F.J.O. Teeter Em
Society
World recovery depends on united effort of all nations
The piece discusses foreign aid debates linked to the Marshall Plan, noting Congress and the President must decide the scale and timing of aid. It argues world recovery affects U.S. policy, highlights Australia’s sizeable share, and stresses global cooperation beyond a single nation. Public opinion and statecraft shape the path forward.
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House of
United States
United
Nua
Comertic
State Department
Maranat
Une
Countziae
Eve
United Mates Atoll
Congress
Kmited
Australia
Ube
Anly
UNC Lincoln Bombers to Test Mobility Se in Darwin
Unclear military dispatch reports Air Vice Marshal Fladin in Darwin stating the bomber squadron is set for roles with mobile wings. The Department of Commerce Agriculture taft Aydney to take equipment for New York tonight.
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Darwin
Mundsy
Fladin
Air 2Mce
Tekin
Taft Aydney
Tolait
New York
Ube
1000 Extra Nurses Wanted in N S W
NSW hospital system faces severe nursing shortage with 1,000 more nurses needed to avoid patient turnaways. Public hospitals report 17,000 beds and 3,800 in use, with facilities constrained and officials calling for rapid staffing to meet demand.
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N.S.W
Rydney
Allpday
Aviva
Full Ponds Hospital
Toorak by election result pits Liberals against rival
Early returns from the Toorak by election show the Liberal candidate competing against a rival. Voter sentiment appears uncertain with local figures and party totals still developing as results trickle in from polls.
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Molds
IEC
Toorak
Reynold
Roure
VICE REGAL WELCOMES ARRIVAL AT MELBOURNE CEREMONY
The Governor and Vice Regal greet guests at a Melbourne Cathedral ceremony marking an order in Australia. Attendees include notable figures at St Pauls Cathedral and the Priory event honoring Beloka.
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Lot of
Jeruaalens
Pas Catheseal
Moelle
Saleney
Wuacheen
Maltourne
Seater
ADS
the Priory
Australia
Orde of
Beloka
Jet Fairey
St. Pails Cathedral
Melbourne
Foyt
Basehen Cayes
Rival Labour Bodies Confer With ILO and Promise Unity
Rival labour bodies meet with the ILO to discuss a unified international conference on restraint and economic policy. The session hears mixed views on religious factors and future conferences, with Kall of India and Henryk of Poland among supporters. The vote on a proposed compromise stands 3 to 1, Altman casting the dissenting ballot. The conference is set to resume at a later time.
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Kall
India
Henryk
Poland
Leon Ti
Frank Fenton
United States
Altman
Farmare to Seek Price Guarantees in Australia
In Adelaide on Sunday farmers push for government price guarantees. Wheat growers urge Commonwealth support to fix 7 shillings per bushel for three years and a floor of 3 shillings per bushel for all output in the next decade. Victorian Liberal stance frames the plan as necessary after international trade shifts.
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Adelaide
Tre
acrmeaTy
Tedian
Honake
Tomlent
Liberal Party
Commonwealth
Atlantic Search For Amphibious Jeep Amid War News
Ruined dispatches describe Atlantic search for an amphibious Jeep as two army bombers prepare to depart New York on June 16. Coast guard ships monitor the coast as a pursuit by air and sea unfolds, with a watchful tone over any potential contact and vows to mobilize the full organization if needed.
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New York
Irmurrow
Anajor
Catia
Mosiaage
Wien
New ‘York
Coastguard
Bane
Rane
Ange
Liberal nominee for Ashburnham retains track victory
The Liberal candidate Mr H J Patton and fellow athlete Mr Cockram led a show of sprinting prowess on a curved track. Patton equalled a 200 metre best while Cockram pushed a near Olympic time as spectators watched the election night athletics duel in Ashburnham.
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Liberal Party
H. J
Bunday
Kugow
Sontent
Champion
Mei Patton
Tip Ace
Emen
Jense
Cockram
Ale
Dring
Party member denies 1 Communist Party ties years later
Mr Pomeroy Potterfay says he did not belong to the 1 Communist Party of Aanorintoct Ln HA and has avoided political associations. He recalls 40 years of party memory but asserts no ongoing alignment and claims no recent political affiliations. He mentions a wartime service and a former attachment to a party during youth.
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Pomeroy Potterfay
Pomeroy
Jenoven Gudea
Crowds greet Oliviers at Archerfield arrival
Hundreds waited hours at Manent maredrame to see Mr and Mrs Olivier. They journey from Muburt to Biris bane for a holiday at Surtern Parmdien and spoke with friends during a half hour in Byd Ney. A warm welcome welcomed the Oliviera party as they arrived at Archerfield.
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Aydney
Burday
Manent Maredrame
Rip Laiteanon
Lady Olivier
Muburt
Birisbane
Surtern
Archerfield
Thrift Means Test Mockery Faces Government Debate
Persistent criticism over the means test prompts calls for abolition as ministers face public uproar. Witnesses cite inequities in pension adjustments and wage comparisons, arguing the system harms needy couples while others gain.
Australian policy and war time relations noted by Evatt
Dr Evatt warned Australia should lead with a high degree of cooperation and understanding for the South Pacific area. He criticized immigration policy and criticised Commonwealth ties to Britain while stressing Australia’s active role in Allied efforts and postwar planning.
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MeLtun Bey
Dr. Byatt
Australia
Aivatl
Austrasa
Malayia
SGA
United Nations Reuamie
Buiv Ieh
Commonwealth
Tongo
Malaya
Alka
Aun Gratin
Beiain
Mumntrulia
Evatt
Safe gang acquires F400 at Wentworth auction
A criminal group seized a F400 model at a Went sorts Avenue location amid a chaotic incident. Police report indicate attackers used a detonator to blow a wall open, enabling the theft and escape of the motorcycle assets. Eric Moore named as a key contact in the investigation.
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Avoney
Wundey Sato
Eric Moore
Wentsorts Avenue
Cil
Ag & Inch
Katy Town Seeks Three Youths After Suspected Armed Men
Police say three youths aged 18 and 19 may have fled to the country rabbiting area with three firearms and ammunition after disappearing during an incident in Katy tonight.
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Katy
Manly
Aikoved
DROWNED IN WHARE COU F — LAKE MAGIGLOR TRAGEDY
At least 42 persons were present when a whert wedged at Btrraat on Lake Magiglor. Thirty perema were gaged into the Walter, ro.
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Ed Maivlemsen
Magiglor
Tairty
Walter
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