Plane's Porced Landing Delays Sydney Flight
A damaged report records a plane with Dr Woods and an 81 year old youth making an emergency landing at Shadbolin due to engine trouble while en route to Sydney for an operation. The youth John Russell was later moved by cart to a hospital 70 miles away before transfer to Sydney.
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Dr. Woods
Sydney
Shadbolin
John Russell
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Crain
Hoapital
Ruanell
Sydnwy
Poultry Feeds Debate Equity in Distribution
Sydney reports a poultry keeper urging equitable distribution to prevent further flock losses amid food shortages. He argues that mixed mashes will fail to control shortages, wheat remains scarce, and production limits prevent price pivots. The Produce Merchants' Association cautions farmers against waste while seeking sufficient feed for most flocks.
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Sydney
Marchants’ Association
F. W. Young
Christmas relief for pensioners program announced
The department notified that special work will be available to widowed age invalid pensioners in December to provide extra cheer for Christmas. Interested participants should contact the National Service Officer in Acton.
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Department of the Enterioc
Wo Nott
Chenaiman
National Service Officer
Acton
Cereal Shortage Predicted at Annual Meeting
Sydney report on drought threatens oat crops and hospital supply. Sir Charles Love of Clifford Love & Co. warned of severe difficulty in securing adequate feed and grain for next year. Government imports urged to avert widespread shortages for hospitals and children.
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Sydney
Ch.ford Love
Clifford Love
Sony
Dead body found on tram in Edgecliffe
Wednesday a tram ride ended tragically when a passenger, Mrs Binle Ads More Nom, 51, of Edgecliffe, collapsed and died. The tram conductor removed her from the car, but she appeared asleep and was later pronounced dead by the Central Ambulance.
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Bydney
Mra
Binle Ads More
Edgeciffe
Rail traffic hold in Sydney due to strike by shunters
More than 6000 tons of rail fuel were held up after a 24 hour strike by shunters at Darling. They claimed the department failed to address complaints about staffing, roster, lighting, and changing facilities in the yards, causing the disruption.
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Sydney
Werlheada
Darling
Tia Ve Oe Arte
War Prisoners Aid Call To Government
Sydney reports at the final session of a War Prisoners conference the call for the Commonwealth Government to fund reading letters and cards to prisoners of war and internees. It also urged a full inquiry into delivery of matter via Allied routes and notification of next of kin with last known addresses.
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Sydney
P.O.W
Commonwealth
Japan
Newlaa
Townsville bread strike follows bakers' association ruling
Townsville faced bread shortages after the Master Bakers Association decided to discontinue baking. A Monday meeting set a price fixing roster, while a Tuesday union meeting discussed immediate action if the master bakers do not resume within 48 hours.
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Master’ Bakers’ Association Wi
Ladd
Unionn
Petrol for holiday outings urged by council
At a meeting of the 4.C.T Council of Prugeran and Welfare Agno Fiona, the chairman, announced a request for bus services to be provided during the Christmas folly year. The Welfare Association asked for 5 buses for servicemen. The Transport Union offered free services but the officer returned the request.
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4.C.T Council of
Prugeran
Wall causes death of cricketer inised inquiry
Sydney report details an inquest into the death of Haymond John McGauley 19 of Leichhardt. He collapsed and died from asphyxia after being struck under the heart by a medium paced cricket ball that rose from the matting during a match. The ball struck and the sudden impact led to his fatal injury.
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Sydney
Haymond John McGauley
Leichnardt
Properties ruined by soil erosion threaten Australian lands
In Sydney Wednesday the Director of the State Soil Conservation Service warned that soil erosion is an ever accumulating menace not a static condition. He recalled Royal Commission warnings from 1900 and noted western districts have seen whole properties engulfed, with timber preserved in northern areas.
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Rydney
Storma
State
Ald
Youth to Serve Life Sydney Witnesses Murder at Bully Station
Walter Eric Graham, 16, found guilty of murdering his employer Bhadie Tooma Malouf at Bully Station near Cobar on September 16. Jury recommends mercy. Justice Sir Percival Halse Rogers sentences Graham to life imprisonment for a crime described as one of the most callous seen in court.
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Sydney
Walter Eric Graham
Bhadie Tooma Malouf
Bully Station
Cobar
30 MILE SPEED LIMIT URGED AT MEETING
At the Pedestrian and Road Safety League annual meeting, speakers urged maintaining a 30 mile limit in built up areas after the war and proposed state wide limits of 45 miles with road segments defined by safety. The report also recommended lower speeds for heavy vehicles and noted influence from the United States and Britain.
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Sydney
Pedestrian and Road Safety League
United States
Brita
Boot Strikers To Ballot Reruling Amid Sydney Resumption
Boot strikers prepare to ballot for a ruling on the strike action. Supporters and members of the boot employees union plan a recall and a fortnight timeline. A general resumption of work was reported in Sydney today.
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Sydney
Ne Boot
Hydeey
Gouluura
Glen Dees
Mutiny Sentence Inquiry Opens in Sydney
The inquiry into the care of Jack Wilson, jailed five years for gate at a military camp, opened before Justice Reed in Sydney. Evidence will be taken on December 18. The court faced subpoenas issues as the paint wax claim hindered witness testimony.
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Sydney
Jack Wilson
Reed
Militia Men Admit to Returned Soldiers League at Adelaide Conference
The Adelaide conference saw hundreds admitted to sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers League after a ballot by members requiring a two thirds majority. Any rejected militiaman could appeal to the State Council. Five mines idle in Sydney today, with losses over 2700 tons reported.
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Sydney
Returned Soldiers’ League
Adelaide
Congress
State Council
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