Floods Halt Gas Coal Supplies Across Regions
Floods block gas coal shipments as New South Wales fields face outages. 1800 ton colliers Mortike Bank and One Letter Bank are delayed. Oyster Cave and Port Kembla supplies aim to cover North Shore demand. Rail relief limited to select passes. Two day NSW coal loss tally reaches 37,160 tons amid wet weather.
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Victoria
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Newent
Iney
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Thal
Toning Paints
Railway ‘Department
Oid A. Brown
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Booth
Texham
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Use of Car by Mrs Menzies Sparks Heated Questioning
A House of Representatives debate in Canberra centers on Mrs Menzies use of a government car. Cabinet members Ward McBride and Menzies spar over license plates and government cars. The exchange touches on privilege, propriety, and accountability as opposition and government clash.
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East Sydney
Interior
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PNAC
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Maratec
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Eemarka
Sidmibere
Japanese Must Learn Democracy in Postwar Japan
Millicent Jones, former YWCA director, spoke in Canberra urging democracy teaching to Japan. She described her Japan visit under BCOF credits and warned that failure to teach democracy could fuel hatred and poverty. Jones praised Japanese resilience, noted Hiroshima’s response as war-related, and highlighted the Foreign Friends Committee’s efforts to spread knowledge through lectures and diplomacy.
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Canberra
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Tokyo
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Australia
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Mt Darwin
Aula Jones
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Rungnolla
Kure
India
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moclaUon
Tokyn
Ywica
Parliament Today delaying debates and moves in Senate
The Senate will assemble at 1 p m with questions followed by the second reading on the Commonwealth Bank Bill to avoid deadlocks. Senator McKenna will seek leave to introduce a bill to empower Parliament to appoint nine representatives. Question times and a Senate message on Social Services will be considered in the financial bill debate.
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Senate
Grant
Nsw
Clauss
Commonwealth Bank
McKenna
Annual Day of Prayer by World Student Christian Federation
A detailed notice announces the annual day of prayer held at multiple locations including the Maptlst Church and St. Goap's Church of England. Mr Maurice Brown of ANU will conduct the service and Ray Hayden McCalum BA, ABCM travelling secretary, will deliver the address. The Tas combined Church Group will participate and Mr Pear Batley LUE, 1920 Rhodes Scholar, will speak with a plan to depart for Oxford in July.
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Ioveenen Plac
Bhurchre
Taristian Federation Latayorenbers
Sarvicat
Munday
Maurice Brown
Australian National University
Ray
Hayden McCalum
ABCM
Cenwerra
Church Grote
St. Goap
Church of England
ASCM
Snemy Terk
Pear Batley
Australia
Oxford
Queanbeyan Council deputation protests governance
In a tense session a deputation from Queanbeyan protested the council over governance and alleged mismanagement. The group pledged to resist further attempts at questionable political influence and urged reform, signaling ongoing local discontent.
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Queanbeyan
Clothe
Une
Canberra Weather Forecast Skims Rain and Temps Across Regions
Irregular OCR style weather sketch lists barometer readings around 30.8 inches and temperatures near 9 am. It notes rain prospects, wind shifts, and daily highs, with Canberra and surrounding districts forecast for 24 hours. Data includes table raindall and regional forecasts for Bungendore Berrylaie Kiandra Kosciunku Dalway and others.
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Tueday
Wwell
Gouthien
Ganing
Yas
Canberra
Sgatlablyan
Bungendore
Mimmitatel
Bonale
Bhimgate
Berrylaie
Kiandra
Adaminaby
Aumdabyne
Kosciunku
Dalwey
Canberra adour tactic sparks heated crossfire in parliament
A Canberra analysis argues the Opposition plans to suspend the Communist Party as a pretext to force a December election. It contends Labour aims to distract public opinion and leverage a three month reprieve, risking a dangerous political stalemate and possible sabotage.
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Shesnad
Pmctents
Sterota
Questiout
Hae Horn
Hat Latsig
Yovard Aiberal
Country Party
House of Representatives
Ant
Rmalter
Asin
Communist Party
Labour Party
Actiae
Labour
Austratiann
Regal Dinner Marks New South Wales Governance
Vice regal officers attended a Canberra dinner celebrating the anniversary of a high official. The Governor-General, Lieut. Governor, and officers from the Admiralty and colonial administration were present. Mediation efforts preceding the event were noted, with officials from multiple departments in attendance.
Food Shortage Looms In Flooded Areas Amid Rail Disruption
Flooding covers Maitland to Newcastle with two feet of water over rail lines. Food shortages hit 3,090 flood refugees as amphibious transports rush aid. Maitland and Newcastle cling to telephone contact as towns like Raymond Terrace face isolation and worsening conditions.
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Maitland
Newcastle
Maitlend
Atorpeth
Reymond Terrace
Pease
FASTER WORK ON HYDROGEN BOMB PROPOSED
WASHINGTON reports push to accelerate development of a hydrogen bomb with new authorization and funding. The plan seeks to extend AEC and service committee involvement, detailing tests and production facilities at Los Alamos and other sites. Critics warn of safety and escalation risks amid secrecy.
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Stranger in the House disrupts chamber scene in Canberra
An incident in the Australian Parliament yesterday saw an en route visitor, described as a stranger in the House, entering the Speaker's Gallery and disturbing proceedings. MP Hector Henlgy and his wife were guests. Henlgy was ushered to the rear gallery after a misstep, and the Speaker ordered the man removed to the gallery.
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Mer Menney
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ocUpy
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Hanley
Four Men Sought In Hotel Explosion Melbourne
Police seek at least four men after an explosion wrecked the Town Hall Hotel last Sunday. Bystanders saw suspects near Monaahes Place using pneumatic devices before the blast near the gas main. Company and police officials warn threats may continue as investigators examine wreckage for clues.
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Monaahes Place
Imports Allowed From W Germany Sparks Australian Debate
A chaotic report notes discussions led by Senator O'Sullivan on allowing imports from West Germany and possible Australian economy impacts. Statements emphasize the government's plan to ease import restrictions and the need to support local industries while addressing broader economic development.
Soviet Approves Outlawing Of Atomic Warfare
A fragmentary report notes a petition presented to the Supreme Soviet on March for world disarmament, led by an international delegation including Finland’s Lees Farge. The document expressed unity with an appeal against nuclear war and hatred, signaling broad support for banning atomic weapons.
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Morsow
Tuosiny
Renanirmodlaly
Fon Benalt
Stockholm
Price Control Not Aid to Lower Prices
Vice-President of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce tells the annual conference of Australian chambers that price controls fail to lower living costs. He argues that such measures mislead the public and do not curb inflation, urging reliance on market mechanisms and broader economic policies.
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Tiday
Amazon
Amaon
Beda
Mii Aniwon
Melbourne
Chamber of Commeres
Chambera of
Commeroe
Allieon
Deadlock bill debated in Senate over double dissolution
Senators clash as a deadlock bill faces a Senate vote on a potential double dissolution. Opposition leader Ashley argues the measure would skew Senate power, while government and Labour proponents claim it is needed for constitutional balance. Debate centers on whether the bill preserves equal numbers and prevents political advantage.
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Aahleys
Benate
Secon
Joney Burm
Sunalae
Waldo al
Etitementat
Ihaé Ronson
Politi
Immigration inquiry and passport row in Parliament
In Parliament Gon Remning reports the Minister for Immigration Mr Holt will probe the passport grant to a man amid earlier External Affairs advice opposing it. Debates cover alleged gun-running links, government questions on French grants, and a cabinet subcommittee planning to study measures against rabbit destruction. The Prime Minister and ministers signaled potential actions, with questions on travel abroad during the session and transport policy.
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Hall of Representatives Yraterday
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