Panic buying ends petrol rationing across Australia
Australia ends petrol tickets as state governments may enforce their own schemes. Melbourne hosts urgent talks with Prime Minister Chifley and Liquid Fuel Control officials to discuss the chaotic scene. Dubbo motorists buy freely while taxi firms warn of potential black market growth. nationwide offices close and ticket issuance halts as officials urge orderly distribution and avoid shortages.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Chifley
Dubbo
Commonwealth Governent
G. Paull
Paul
Sydney
Cufternagn
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Aloiet Sydney Barage
ICA
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High Court
New South Wales
McGirr
Adelaide
Tasmania
Perth
Gasworks Fault Lowers Pressure in Dubbo
A minor breakdown at the Dubbo Gas Works caused poor gas pressure for many households last night. Gas engineer E. J. Taylor reported this morning the fault was fixed and gas pressure had returned to normal.
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Dubbo
E. JC. Taylor
Judge Sends 3 U S Reds to Gaol in New York
In New York a Federal judge sent three Communist defendants to jail for three days for contempt after they refused to answer questions about fellow Communists during a court hearing. About 500 protesters cheered outside the courthouse as the judge entered by a side door to resume the trial.
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New Fork
Harold Medina
Court House
United States
John Gates
Spain
Cml
Gates
The
Daily Worker
Geal
Wose
New Post Office Plan Welcomed by Local Association
The association campaigned since early 1944 for a Newtown Post Office. After presenting their case May 28, the Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs announced a service to commence on July 1 with a site linked to a general store. The association reports strong funds and plans to recruit new members while seeking improved street lighting and road work.
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Ald
J. Dowling
Meek
T. Hewittt
F. Kelleci
Ald. Dowling
Kollock
Secret Talks Abandoned as Berlin Deadlock Looms
The Big Four foreign ministers abandon secret meetings and prepare for a plenary session amid no progress on Berlin. Observers note U S opposition and possible deadlock as Vishinsky and Acheson proposals clash over Allied control versus German administration. Berlin railway strike worsens tension with trains halted and a deadly cafe confrontation escalating.
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Paris
Berlin
U.S
Vishinsky
Dean Acheson
Kommandatura
Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Plans Balls at Royal Theatre
The Hospital Ladies Auxiliary met at the Church of England Hall with Mrs Warren presiding in place of Mrs Gostellow. Members included Mrs Warren Bennett Payne Dowling Martin Armstrong Cook Robinson Bradford and Arthur. A monthly balance of £156 3d was reported. Plans were made for the Hospital Ball at the Royal Theatre next Friday and the Juvenile Ball the following Saturday.
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Church of England
Warren
Gostellow
Mrrsdames Warren
Bennett
Payne
Dowling
Martin
Armatrong
Cook
Robinson
Bradford
Arthur
Royal Theatre
Air-minded 77 year old Mrs Hegarty tours skies
Seventy seven year old Mrs Hegarty of Steathfeld becomes an enthusiastic air traveller. She guests Mr and Mrs P Rajics at 825 Darling Street Dutta and the Court family of Allimore. After spending Mm months holiday in Dubie she returned home last Saturday morning with Mrs Heal who had never flown before.
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Hegarty
Steathfeld
Atomic Experiments In South Africa
Capetown ministers reveal private plants run atomic energy experiments amid high uranium in gold ore. Government to bring Anglo American reps to SA for talks on production. Two American experts to assist. No uranium produced yet. aim to earn dollar income. Also news Indian government 13 year deal with French firms to process Monazite sands for thorium and rare ores.
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Capetown
Wit
South Africa
House of Assembly
Mir. Louw
New Dalh
South India
Princess Margaret to Visit United States
New York report says Princess Margaret plans an American trip likely in October. Commentator Trew Pearson, citing the British government, notes photographers caused friction during her Italy visit and expects photographers in the United States to be less excitable.
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New York
Trew Pearson
Mar- Beret Wold
United States
Pearson
Gablnet
Margaret
Ialy
New express for Western Line to get dining cars
The air conditioned express on the Western Line is due its first run in twelve months. Acting Minister for Cratty port Mr Sheahan announced in reply to Orange MP Mr Chas Cutler and Orange Women's Branch of the Country Party that new bullet cars will be provided, including dining cars on the Western Line.
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Women's Hospital
Melbourne
Aymes-Smith
V. Keeling
Cawthorne
Ihs
Crattyport
Sheahan
Orange
Chas
Cutlert
Culler
Orange Women's
Country Party
No Home Rights For Men War Service Case Decided
Melbourne reports the Full High Court ruling that National Security Regulations on housing are invalid. The decision ends ex servicemen protections against eviction and court warrants to occupy vacant homes. State governments may legislate housing for discharged personnel, while commonwealth provisions are not upheld.
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Melbourne
Full High Court
High Court
Birs
Patrick
Mahon Collins
Mont Albert Road
Canterbury
Robert George Hunter
Randolph Hichard Tippett
St. Won
Japan not bulwark against Soviet, Cowen says
Manila in broadcast, former United States Ambassador Myron M. Cowen states Washington does not seek to make Japan a military shield against the Soviet Union. He calls U S aid to allies direct and tied to Japanese-repulsed reparations, and notes relief from Japan s operations payments amid Filipino criticism.
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Manila
United States
Japan
Soviet Union
U.S
Australia
Myron M. Cowen
More coaches urged for Australian tennis growth
Doris Hart urged Australia to hire more tennis professionals to train juniors. She said group lessons cannot build elite players and many youths cannot afford private coaching. Hart praised American coaching depth and highlighted promising Australians Ken McGregor Marvin Ross Beryl Penrose Judy Warnock Pam Houthcombe and Carman Borelli as potential stars.
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New York
Australia
Doris Hart
U.s.lawn Tennis Association Service Bulletin
Australiia State Association
Miss Hart
Amtralia
United States
Misa Hart
Ken McGregor
Marvin Ross
Beryl Penrose
Judy Warnock
Pam Houthcombe
Carman Borelli
Britain wins six nations athletic match at British Games
The United States topped eight of eleven events to win the six nations meet at the White City arena. Britain finished second and France third as Arthur Mint of Jamaica won the Olympic 400 metres in 47.2 seconds, breaking his own British all comers and national marks.
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Lanett
Sadanye
United States
White City
Britain
France
Oy Arthur Mint
Smith
Bewitched Faith in Atomic Bomb Mocked by Lilienthal
David Lilienthal denounced trusting in atomic bomb magic at Michigan State College. He urged faith in democracy and warned that reliance on the bomb would erode strength, urging Americans to face problems with clear thinking and justice.
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New York
David Lilienthal
Lilienthal
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Michigan State College
United States
Liem
Lillenthal
Mr. Lilienthal
Lillestthal
Frenzied Scenes On Stock Exchange Amid Hopes For Gold Shares
Frantic trading gripped Britain, the United States, and Europe as investors flooded stockbrokers with buy orders. Free State mines and Gold Arcos shares jumped while brokers reported bedlam-like scenes and a flood of weekend deals. Wealthy women mingled with clerks and laborers in the busy exchange district.
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Stock Exchange
Plas Nas KG
Jamimel Jobminesburg Sieh Exelance
Nifay
Boon
Ely
Britain
United States
Rose Fauickly
Grizy
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