Petrol price rise to take effect from tomorrow
Canberra and Sydney reports say state price ministers approved a 3rd petrol price increase. The move, linked to devaluation, lifts costs for motorists with a tentative total tax rise and rationing changes. Officials expect about a 10 percent overall price rise for motor spirit, with impacts on deliveries and lower wage earners.
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Sunstay
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Awould
Gulfon
Motor Spirit
Petrol Ratio U.S. Moves to Free Czech Spy Ring Suspect
The State Department pressed for Prague to release Barusz Mery an American in Prague linked to a spy ring amid U.S. concerns over Czechoslovakia's response. Reuters says the American consular official Carroll Parry interviewed Mery, who described his treatment as acceptable and asked for basic needs.
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Washington
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State Department
Tren
Anya Thad
Carroll C. Parry
Zieryn
Czedits
Parry
Meryn
Rocket Cross Pacific in One Hour Claim Emerges
A Defence Department report says an advanced guided missile aided by a new wind tunnel could travel from San Francisco to Sydney in about an hour. The test environment at the Californian Institute of Technology claims speeds near 7,000 miles per hour, surpassing the previous wind tunnel record of roughly 5,230 mph.
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Wasrimusur
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Ryuney
Defence Department
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Ueka
Mlesiow
Fight to Save Baby's Life at Royal Newcastle Hospital
A newborn boy weighing tibs was delivered at the Wortern Sul urbe Maternity Hospital after hours of effort by staff, but doctors reported the baby had a serious R.A. fault related blood condition.
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Bunday
Dovtora
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Floapital
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Phe
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R.A. Faetorn
Australian innings surge lifts tour in Durban clash
Australia built a strong 278 in their first innings and then dominated Natal with tight bowling as Morris and Moroney steadied the reply. Natal struggled after a host of quick wickets, with Johnston sidelined by a heart bruise and set to rest.
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Aatdine
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Moroney
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Aelia
Macknaw
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Lattorm
Pal Johniston
Will Atay
Durban
Thane Lamm
Johannesburg
Thieves Strike Antwerp Jewelry Sale in Weekend Heist
In Antwerp, three armed men raided a weekend jewelry sale, staging a dramatic heist as diamonds valued at high figures were seized. A security guard was injured, with investigators pursuing leads across several producing countries.
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Hie
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Beilain
Commonwealth Agar
Hungary Charged With Border Threats Amid Frontier Fire
London reports Hungary facing accusations of border aggression after a six hour exchange of fire at the Yugoslav border near Donji Minovici. Yugoslav authorities claim Hungarian troops opened sustained fire with automatic weapons, rockets and mortars, prompting a Yugoslav reply and heightened tensions. Western observers note potential intervention fears and military redeployments along the front as Belgrade cites provocation intended to strain relations and fan propaganda.
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ER O Grant to Israel for Refugees
The International Refugee Organization will provide 900,000 to establish permanent care for war and land refugees. Five institutions will house 1800 patients with the funds. Director-General Donald Kingfey indicated humanitarian motives guide migration policy. no Jewish refugee was ever found to be inhumane reception.
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Bunaay
TRO
Donald Kingfeyi
Tara
Cambridge Masters Warn of Unruly 200 at Event
A fragmented report cites Dr A Raven, Master of Chris's College Cambridge, describing about 200 attendees as "vivishnt und miailacplined" and implying most were in the army or in Germany in the early postwar years. The garbled text references Sunnay, Annie, Camabelle Lee, Mabatti and a Cambridge water event or gathering.
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Sunnay
Annie Thin Rpetung
Camabelle Lee
Mabatti
Cambridge
Hytten
Shere
Draz Raven
Chris
Cotlege
Germany
Czech Priest Amnesty Under New Law Windowed by Prague
Prague reports a government amnesty easing legal jeopardy for priests aligned with the Czech Communist regime. Officials say the move follows last week’s announcements and allows priests to take fiduciary allegiance while accepting state supervision starting November 1. Church officials note the policy could shift church governance amid broader anti opposition concerns.
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sunoRy
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Panamen
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Sabelle Sienope
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Eet
Emus
No Top Diplomats for Australia in Western Europe
Paris report notes Australia is unrepresented at the permanent mission head level while strategic postings shift. Retiring ambassador to France Calne remains in place. Hodgson departs for London as British Commonwealth representative, underscoring Australia's need for stronger Western Europe engagement amid evolving Allied roles.
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Australia
Europe
Thin Wa
Ambanandor
Prance
Hodgeon Hie
Reuter
Aulrelia
London
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Colonie
Hodgson
Maveriles
Epmirel Calel
Jorn Halrope
Autralia
Uranium Mines Reported Near Prague in 1940s Feed
A fragmentary note from Paris cites deposits near Prague about 40 miles north, with vague references to uranium ore and sample reporting. The text is garbled, mentioning Canada and involvement of Paris officials, but leaves key details unclear.
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Gundoy
Piven Deposita
Canada
Prague
G. and S. Opera Company Arrive for Australian Tour
Leading G and S artists arrived in Perth on Sunday aboard the FimmlRya, joining the Carte Opera Company. The troupe will start an Avatratian tour featuring Gilbert and Sullivan productions in Melbourne on November 2, continuing after the journey from Lie FimmlRya.
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Deyly: I Carte Opera Company
Cilhert
Mullivan
Melbourne
Soviet Rail Plans Signal West Berlin Tension
A fragment notes warnings by the British High Commissioner in Geneva about Soviet moves to influence the rail system in Western Berlin. It mentions construction of double tracks southeast and northwest, surrounding Potsdam as a terminus, with Western vectors affected and unknown monthly reports.
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Geneva
Sirga Robertson
Zane
Potsdam
Russians to Free Man as War Prisoners Visibly Depart
Report from Ju Wibiin states that Russia plans to release two German prisoners of war held in the Soviet zone, under terms tied to continued cooperation with the Western Allies. Pieck, the Communist President, urged the public to trust the German path forward amid reports of unconfirmed wartime detentions.
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Pieck
Suntv
American plan to counter Red spread in Asia
American officials outline a strategy to present in Congress next summer requesting 1.0 to 1.26 billion dollars for the following year to aid Asia. Preliminary work targets India, Pakistan, Ceylon, Burma, Australia and the Philippines under a four point program tied to development standards.
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Philippines
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Heil
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Cruncal Talks at Singapore Amid Regional Tensions
Singapore hosts a high level conference this week with regional leaders including Mr. Mare ndl and Mr. MacDonald looming as key figures. SouthEast Asia officials and parliamentary under-secretaries are set to attend, aiming to outline policy responses to ongoing unrest.
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Hanpeong Tollowae
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Eee
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Ube
Truman Signs Big US Defence Bill
President Truman signed a large defense bill totaling about 4.0 billion dollars with a 400 million freeze. Congress had provided extra funds to expand military spending despite objections from critics favoring a larger Air Force. Truman said raising Air Force funding beyond the budget would disrupt a balanced security program and planned to place the extra money in reserve.
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Eeé
U S Stare Arrested 1M Mukden
In Washington and Mukden reports state Chinese Communist police at Mukden have detained an American consulate staffer and four others on charges tied to beating a Chinese citizen formerly employed by the consulate. The State Department demanded their release and immediate action to secure safe passage.
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US May Share Atomic Secrets With Britain
Britain and Canada assured the United States that any new agreement will not curb the exchange of atomic information. Hay will press to improve the flow of raw materials like uranium to aid bomb development, and the executive division appears to back a more liberal exchange with Britain, Canada and possibly one or two other countries.
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Perhake
Armies Poised Drives in China
The Command sees an invasion in Kwei Chow and Kwang si provinces as major regional battles unfold. Genera Penk Teh Husi leads forces toward Bsechwan from the north while Kanau and Bhansi threaten the northern approach near strategic ports. Nationalist offices in Mwang report mobilization along coastal routes.
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Kwang-si
China
Conte
Genera Penk
Kanau
Soutien Bhansi
Bsechwan
Agreement Signed for Indonesian Republic Founding
Fragmentary text discusses delegates in The Hague and a constitutional assembly. It mentions an Indonesian Republic, a permanent assembly, and a government transition. The garbled lines reference different entities and dates without clear specifics or coherent facts.
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Rundey
Antar
Ingerienian
Hienter
Tranater
Prague Finance Measures Free Buildings Amid Bank Reforms
A cryptic report from Prague describes newly enacted financial controls and bans that freed 600 buildings for alternate uses. The measure aims to stabilize the banking system and curb inflation by reallocating assets. It mentions officials such as Annette This and Jerrmiay Kahan, and references private water, property, and monetary unions in the broader reform context.
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Wits
Ter
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