Australian PM Menzies challenges Labour on constitutional powers
The Prime Minister Menzies presses Labour to reject the Commonwealth Bank Bill in the Senate and allow a new election. He seeks a referendum on constitutional powers while Labour leader Chifley backs a verdict by the people. Debate covers wartime powers, elections, and constitutional reform.
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Menzies
Labour Party
Fe Dati
Chifley
Seahy
Ayer
Rotor Whe Bank
Senate
Robe
Rerepentativen
Origi
Ns.w
Arly Uve
Boon Agninal & Pelee
Biste Praminis
Mensien
Pripogula
Thia
Pruil
Mension
Australian Parliament Rocks Over Government Powers Debate
Fragmented transcript shows Prime Minister Chifley and Opposition leader Menzies dueling over extended government powers and a response to Communist Parliament Dissolution moves. Talk centers on court judges, constitutional reform, and a push for stronger Commonwealth authority amid inflation and security concerns.
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Howse
Chifley
Communist Party
Bull
Defence
Ar. McBride
Padkindee
Franklin
Chinay Sujo
High Court
Decision on Mr McKell Stirs Government Puzzle
Fragmented report shows Deputy and Governor General weighing options if Mr Menzies faces a double dissolution. Discussions pivot on whether to delay action and consult High Court Justice Sir John Keeham, with a Government House meeting slated for tomorrow and broader party deliberations ongoing.
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Mr. Menzies
Mr. McKall
McKell Ould
Conneadon
Shirley
John Keeham
Government House
Seholl
Weltongong
Bosfontine
Labour Party
Partien
Perilsment
Mse
Beta
Brent
Banking Bill Debated In The Senate
The Labour Opposition majority challenged the Commonwealth Bank Bill as the debate reopened in Parliament. Government moves followed a Cabinet review to secure early passage, with opposition threats to refer the bill to a select committee and criticisms of changes to bank governance including a Bank Board of ten members replacing the Governor's control.
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Ronetin
Chon
Janata
Commonwealth Bank
Winal
Arly
Bank Bhi
Renato
Rumio
Labour
Laaer
Senate
Aatley
Labour Benlora
Commonwealth| Bank
Poliomyelitis cases rise in city health report
The Health Department records more poliomyelitis cases including Gaath and Sydnmt, with the year's cold total at 48 deaths. The report notes a fatal male victim and mentions the Newhouse district in the tally.
Unclear transcription comments on use of atomic bomb
The text appears as a garbled report referencing Eisenhower and atomic bomb use, with unclear names and phrases. It mentions reactions to reports about wartime strategy and implies doubts about the morality and impact of deploying nuclear weapons.
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Auyarsie Yon
Tom Omyial
Eli
Dad
Inivan
Nekra
Wanbururion
Eisenhower
Onry
Meiers Face A C T W One Day Stoppages
Fragmented OCR text shows Meiers facing A C TW and mentions stoppages during a week. It references meetings, weekly strategy, and awards preview without clear names or dates. The readable parts imply scheduling disruptions and potential preparatory steps.
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Meiers
A.c.tw
Unclear OCR fragment on labor movement meeting
Fragmentary report describes a Balmoor meeting with mentions of Mr Gallagher and Mr Willems. It references union support for a trade movement, labor sections, and statements about union rights and federal action. Names and details are garbled, limiting precise facts.
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Gallagher
Pressiane
Federetion
Willems
Balmoor
Monk
ACYU
Fund Manager Declines Renewal. Term Ends May 6
The Monetary Fund declined to renew by its Managing Director Mehmet Guttner after a five-year term expires May 6. The director plans to return to Belgium for personal reasons and will not continue in the role.
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Teuneed Pasterday
Urat McCnie Cout
M.guttned
Belgium
Two Teens and Youth Sentenced in Pensioner Murder
In Sydney Central Criminal Court Edith May Martin aged 18 was sentenced to death for the murder of a 70 year old pensioner. Betsy Win Milla aged 17 and William Henry Baker aged 11 received life imprisonment after the Crown alleged a premeditated plot to rob the victim. Authorities stated the defendants broke down as they testified and Baker admitted drinking prior to the act.
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Sydney
Ull
Central Criminal Court
Edith May Martin
Radfern
Betys Wine Milla
Hokeville
William Henry Baker
Home Bay
Dudith
Rcor
Baker
Attok
John Martin
Gillel
Nad
State Cabinst Today Debate Coal Act Penetrates Legal Uproar
State and federal officials clash over a controversial coal act. Rogal offices monitor proceedings as debates continue amid procedural disputes and potential policy shifts.
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Péaelie
New Weapon Promises Counter Subs in Naval Arms Race
A naval correspondent reports a new antisubmarine weapon under development. The article notes British and American officials claiming enhanced targeting, firepower, and automation. It describes measures to locate and strike submarines with unprecedented effectiveness and hints at broader strategic implications.
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Manana
Sre
Para Ae
Addn
Manu Arin
U.N. Advances Near Key Village Amid Soviet Retreat
United Nations forces push toward a vital village as Reds retreat, with patrols at a junction near Chan aie mofiee and the Han River area. American British South Korean Greek troops tighten positions around Hungcheon city and the Hongheon line, while commanders say the enemy is withdrawing and UN units maintain guard.
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Janurans
Mlong U Ratte
Frank
Agetaricum
Ferontaugh
Chhunchon
Hongehon
Afence
Aril
Patra
Han River
Amina
Boon
Alsive
Ban Karwan
5 Ton Radio in Korea
The text outlines a military radio unit in Korea with dates and notes on deployment. It mentions Ameren and a signal section, with references to August and a tour schedule. It describes transmitters and duties abroad, plus a plan to return to Viquaitros.
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