Queensland faces drastic power rationing amid planned cuts
An official order in Queensland imposes staged power restrictions starting tomorrow. Major facilities including churches and some doctors will face limits. radio stations and newspapers have exemptions. The policy, affecting about 100 000 workers, could push many into unemployment within days.
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Queensland
Cuernalas
Sep Yitlun
Cates
Tre
Ices
Hundays
Pras Aervicns
Rains Needed to Save Wheat Crops
A British report notes that heavy rains are essential to salvage the 1945-40 wheat crop in Australia and New Zealand. It cites New South Wales and Victoria wheat areas with significant production and potential losses if rains fail, stressing agricultural outlook and potential stock impacts.
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Lyery
New Zialand
Victoria
Newouth Wales
Walkdon Brown
Solomon Delights Audiences At Albert Hall
Solomon Delights a large Albert Hall audience with a poised piano recital. Beieenon and the Canberra Musical Society presented selections highlighting Chopin and Liszt, featuring Mina Katelie Patera and Royal Gotas among a formal program that celebrated tone, imagination, and stylistic finesse before departure for London.
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Albert Hall
Beieenon
East
Ibeven
Belemon
Wadi
Elsina Pieriey
Eciny
Omer Xumillinn
Mtoe
Dlowel New Yeu
Italy
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Beneopear
Rolomon
Canberra Musical Society
Katelie Patera
London
Taurieus Studi
Daley
Ir Thobert Gutas
ABC
Ma WM J Boyer
Third Advance on 1944.5 Wheat Payment Plan
A third advance on the 1944.5 wheat payment plan is underway with evolving terms. The arrangement outlines remaining payments and adjustments under the policy, indicating anticipated disbursal for eligible producers.
House Debates Expanded Broadcast Time in Senate Fight
In a heated session the House and Senate clash over extending broadcasting time for congressional proceedings. A Joint Committee from all parties was to set dates and ensure equal representation, but amendments aimed to balance access and costs. The debate touches on payment for expanded airtime and potential shifts in committee influence.
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Praeeuslinis
Heanaentat
Origsea Prapowat
Benate
Eimen
Shadowed Reflections on Snowy River Water Powers
A fragmentary report from a conference by the Commonwealth and state governments contemplates the Snowy River water and power issue. It questions whether authorities informed the public adequately and hints at a forthcoming inquiry to resolve whether decisions were delayed or weak. The text stresses the need for practical plan and timely action on national resources.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
Wudun
Hebont Fraumuy Aknanedt
Abel Atv Fae
Elie Anavor
Gheves Ark
Etna Bama
Sre Estes Alvan
ABC faces funding squeeze for national broadcasting
The Australian Broadcasting Commission needs about £90,000 immediately to sustain services. If not obtained, staff reductions and service cuts are likely, with the ABC operating at a deficit versus commercial networks. The report to the ABC/ALC committee notes budget gaps, reserve draws, and potential programme reductions next year.
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Australian Broadcasting Commission
Muueal -Boudenattayadevier
ABC
Muaicine
Pemane Wotkuting
Mimnber
Caasia
Moses
Mosen Sait
Iran
Masss
Promies
Presnt
Rae
Bus
Aven
ALC
Vhir
Royse
Momient
Res Derves
Wang
Maine Vt
BBC
Merview
Willipna
Chin
Thryorney
Mlateser
Ticancen
Astener
Repore
A.B
Ign
Reading
Ata
Drc
AL Sant Nother
Brit
BBL
Nce
Communist tensions ripple in Sydney seamen union clash
Fragmentary report from Sydney on Tuesday notes tensions within the Seamen's Union over opposition to the Australian Labor Party at a tense gathering. The text indicates confrontational rhetoric related to communist accusations amid union actions.
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Sydney
Sfanemient
Sydney Nenneh
Seamen's Union Rarelon
Wider scope for archives committee explained
The Prime Minister announced widening the War Archives Committee to preserve all Commonwealth records beyond official documents. The committee will advise on preservation and establish a permanent archival system, with members including C E W Boar as chairman and HS Temby, K Binns, the Treasurer, the War Memorial, and a Department of the Interior representative.
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Chifley
War Archives Committee
Commonwealth
Tr.c. E W. Boar
Messrs
HS Temby
Gallen
K Binns
Commonwealth Titranna
Livut
Cotomel J the Tre Jay
Maley
Arena Mani
Drakeford to Return Friday for London Event
Fragmented OCR notes indicate minister Drakeford expected to arrive in London on Friday for the International meeting or event. Details are unclear due to garbled text but suggest attendance at a conference or service.
Inquiry to delay Snowy River scheme six more months
A Commonwealth led fact finding inquiry will assess two Snowy River water schemes with state experts. A report to a conference of NSW Victoria and Commonwealth Ministers is due six months hence, examining diversions to the Murray and their economic and irrigation impacts.
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Snowy River
Coto
Tate
Cine
Ty Vieturin
Vietoriy
Snowy
Australia
Broney
Murray
Murrainbidgee
Naw
Victorax
Auateme
Alleray Woilderat
Atueray
Fallourn
Srurincera
Victoria
Commonwealth
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Dividing
America
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caeKvin
Hopton
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Niin
Tiverrana
Murray Valley
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Nowy
Ares
Infantile Paralysis Reported in Sydney District
Five cases of infantile paralysis were reported in Sydney with all cases from the city. three deaths from diphtheria have also occurred, indicating a broader infectious disease issue in the area.
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Sydney
Evur
Gowitry
English League Triumph Over Wide Bay in Tight Battle
English league sides edged Wide Bay this afternoon with a one point margin as fatigue from lengthy tours unsettled both teams. Managers hope rest improves form after a taxing run of fixtures and injuries limited key players.
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Brisham
Tueming
Foe Mvenes
Ueamnie Renitat Wille
Balfstiime
Housing Before Migrants Is UK Warning
A speaker argues housing stability matters before migration, warning Australia must slow its own problems to attract migrants. He cites Brits viewing Australia as a asylum for families and notes Britain’s industrial shift pushing expansion overseas. He suggests Australia needs sufficient industry and export capacity, with more shipbuilding and manufacturing to support growth.
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Australia
Feuaing
Williama
Britain
England
Britain Would Not Fight U. S. Unless Attacked
In a forthright reply, a British official states that Britain would avoid war with the United States and Australia unless attacked. He argues for patience, tolerance, and continued strength of the empire, warning that war is not desired but readiness is vital for security and the empire's unity. The interview reflects cautious, determined imperial policy.
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Britain
Ria
Nina Firne
Mlb Jovenevs
A. Vantin
Empire
AWA Admits Less Shearing Output from 40 Hour Week
In Melbourne, during a 40 hour week dispute at the AWA arbitration inquiry, G R Burkland reports on sheep shearers in New South Wales demanding longer work hours, while workers in Queensland face different conditions. The inquiry hears testimony on production, hours, and related labor awards under national security rules.
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A.W.A
Melbourne
Tueaday
Anya Menting
G. R. Burkland
AWA
Buckeland
Shearvre
New South Wales
Queensland
Drake-Hrock
Giroparra
National Security Sequunt In Pty
Eieton
A.C FP
Byaney
Menschorey
LAER
Miners Appeal for Nationalisation of Industry
Miners Federation campaigns for nationalisation of the industry. A broadcast by Mr Grant cites government openness to control, and plans to spend on rearmament, while insisting long under capitalist control demands a complete reorganisation and government management. The piece marks a centenary reflection on industry ownership and future policy.
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Bydney
Tueacay
Miners Federation
Grant
Australie
Commonwealth
Grast
Power plants to use coal fields under industrial plan
The minister outlined a strategy to build power stations along coal fields fed by a new transmission line to Angree. He urged the County Council to direct more coal to Munnerong and urged the Coal Commissioner to divert supply. Open mines in Kurri Kurri and the Valley were proposed to yield about three and a half million tons annually, with additional mines at Awaba and Muswellbrook.
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Bydney
Turnitay
Munncrone
Sydney
Ashley
Agarey
Alor
Bern
Bunty
Munnerong
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Tramweyt Union
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