Typist Admits Handling Papers To Communists
A young married woman testified before the Royal Commission that she copied information while employed by Dr. Evatt then External Affairs Minister and passed it to the Communist Party headquarters in Sydney. Frances Bernie, 32, declined to reveal her married name, saying she acted to aid the party and believed the material harmless.
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Evatt
Communist Party
Sydney
Feencos Bernie
Everyorum
Bernie
Ake
Lice Owen
Justice Philp
Justice Ligertwood
Wherne
Justice Owen
Communiata
W. J. Windeyer
Commission
Tata
Public Service Regulationa
Ernie
Frances Bernie
Waa
F.C. Hitley
Bernie Wakl
Austria
Richards
Austrian Security Service
Communist Party activist and union official in early Australia
The text outlines Bernie’s ties to the Communist Party at 112 Oxford Street, Byrney, her joining the Union of Clerks, and youth work within the party. It details her roles, residence changes, reported resignations, and interactions with party offices and figures during the 1940s.
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Ralé
Hyer
Tive Communist Party
Oxford Treet
Byrney
Wis
Luion
Xie Clerks’ “Union
Tive
Runde Yt Laowgle
Way
Australian Labour League of Youth
Wad Warting
Dng
Latour Paling
Bérnis Wal
Balt
Bernie Wald
Pos
Wien
Dalziel case outlines Communist ties and testimony
A fragmentary court record discusses Bernie Dalziel’s alleged Communist links and loyalty tests. It cites interviews about her involvement with Dr. Evatt's office and statements from Bernie herself, Windeyer, and Petrov, noting a safe-keeping of documents and a 1940 timeline.
Union Calls Dockers Back to Work
A massive dockers strike involves about 52 000 workers across 40 ports causing widespread disruption. The government faces pressure in Parliament as ministers anticipate new talks to end the walkout and avert further economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Deven
Fin Tabet
Willey Momekton
Mme Ollier to Face Paris Tribunal
Madame Rose Ollier former Second Secretary at the French Embassy in Canberra is slated to face a Paris military tribunal. The case involves several named observers and a secret espionage commission report cited by Melbourne authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme, Ollier
Paris Tribunal
Marseilles
Madame Rose Ollier
Canberra
Eelved
Melbourne
Aulisii
Fevnch Outre
Floodlighting Ordered For Memorials
The interior says lighting for memorial statues is delayed due to equipment shortages. Officials note lighting may be postponed to a later date as they assess availability and demand.
Egg Industry Survey Plans Regional Coverage in NSW
A survey planned for New South Wales aims to cover 31 shires in the Sydney area and extend to rural districts later. Officials say the study will assess local production and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wallance
Sydney
Britain to Act Against American Horror Comics
The Churchill Government plans action over American horror comics sold in Britain amid concerns they threaten children’s minds. Home Secretary Gwilym Loyd George cites passages he has seen and supports defining obscenity to curb such material. Labour MPs urged clearer legal scope to prohibit these comics.
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Britain
Tondon
Lion
Gwilym Loyd George
Heversl
Labour
Signs of a Labour Rift in New South Wales
Sydney reports show a split in the New South Wales ALP executive over the Evatt issue. Delegates to the Federal executive expressed differing opinions as internal debate intensified and party divisions surfaced during discussions this week.
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N.S.W
Sydney
New South Wales
ALP
Holth Wilkes
Vietnema
Ile Chaviey
Missing Pilot Rescued After Five Hour Search Crashes
A 27 year old Toogong grazier Max Haselton was missing after his Auster crashed on a hillside near Bankstown during an attempt to reach civilization. RAAF and civilian aircraft scoured the region for hours, finding wreckage and water soaked gear, while Haselton endured extreme cold awaiting rescue.
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R.A.A.F
Max Haselton
Toogong
Bankstown
Ania
Jeruh
Korean objection to Japanese goods for reconstruction
The Korean ambassador to Japan, Dr Tou Chan Vang, protests Japan restricting wartime reconstruction imports. He says Korea will not accept moves that hinder aid and urges using the cheapest sources despite the broader political tensions in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ambanssdor
Tou Chan Vang
Weedny Fey
Sapan
Japan
Woweat
United
Buaten
ALP Endorses Clive Evatt for Senate Seat
Ambiguous OCR text indicates the Australian Labor Party backs Clive Evatt for a senate or similar seat. The fragment references Hurstville and a Friday endorsement event, with unclear dates or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Evatt
Western powers strike new arms control accord
The nine powers reach agreement on four procedures to strengthen disarmament efforts. London hosts the talks with Britain France Germany Italy the Netherlands and others at a conference moderating allied help. The accord aims to curb German rearmament and outlines steps for verification and enforcement.
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Peenmount
Gor
Wowtece Buaragean
Unioo Comets
Ing 2
Betain
Francs
Germeny
Saiy
Begin
Olland
Ani
Smubeurg
London
Europonnt Ynlen Aa Bona Aitting
Ua United Btatng
Bathieens
Frases
Germany
Smi
Manrad Adenauer
yanso-Gerth
Randa
Dumas Gas Prices Reported In Local Notice
A terse OCR fragment notes fuel figures at a Dumas site on route 108, listing gallon prices and related transaction details for local motorists.
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Royal Commission
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Kalomun
Scnoal
Feban
Lang
Jett Johnman
Barala
Kinga Crodi Brah
Willem Street
Walter Clayton
Lokling House
Fuweon Place
Dttleg Owen
Ohana
Anie Hi
Vatt
Eames
Alan Dali
Kyat
Abe
Windeyer
Berne
Mernie
People's
Comellior Culture
Commmunist
Dumini
Doryantnation
Nng
Evall
Betauaie the
Clayton
Nes
Wim
Says Dalziel
Marcomcente
Br. Hvac
Ana
Nevira
Bernie, Flake
Frank
Net
Owen Bernie
Ine Commission
Barkell
AL Dalziel
Dalziel
Mont Linder
Mr. Hewitt
Breve Doving Incuntry Board
Daiziel
Aldean' Hukley
Hurley
Barker
Dusilee Lipermcod
Petrov
Radonikov
MLV
Saden'kov
Austraia
Moscow
Australia
Allin Dalziel
Dr. Evatt
Borate
Justice Phlip
Emperor of Alysinia
Grenadier Guards
Victoris
Walty
Duke of Edinburgh
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Boorstrey
Arthue Draken
Una Amwright
TW U
Weil Prahin Rowolama Sons
Ana Apbell
Walter
Trcomw
Kent Hughes
EGG Industry Survey
WW Aerson
Victoria
Anderson
Industriarrolioa
Sunory
Koon-Mullens
Cipiine
Colbourne
Swenenday
Anatom
L. Short
the Ironworkers’ Federation
Lys
Anya
Nillaise
Berragerene
Bay
Aels
Sas
Air
Clive Tevet Labour
Hurstville
PRM
Endorend
Wunngt
Dts Dumas
Gatlen Norin
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