Arrest sparks tension in divided American mill town
A governor linked arrest of two men in a border zone triggers clashes in a divided city. Local authorities move to secure offices as Soviet and Western factions clash over power and safety measures following a routine inspection that escalated into broader political standoff.
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Sen
de Kerlin
Conncil
Astin
Paul Poetiaick
Heri
Fook
Oskar Catach
Torin
Inia
Chairman Defied Incident at Labor Meeting
A chaotic labor meeting featured Mrs Byrum and Mrs Binfett clashing with the chair as a hostile intruder disrupted proceedings. The president refused to back down while protestors pressed to influence the election of a Labor Tursy member amid accusations of communist influence.
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M. Barten
ALLIS
ALP
Rontey
Kurtior
Ali
Rxvons
Mra Fa
TL. Barnes
Mra
Byrum
Binfeth
English Cigarettes Exports Tie to Australian Market
In August a tobacco official under G. Hernays of the Tobacco Manufacturers Council approved shipments of English cigarettes to Australia. The practice involved selling dollar-priced products to Argentinian and Australian buyers, with payments routed through intermediaries. The Bettiah Board of Trade reportedly signed off, while concerns arose about bypassing direct export controls and benefiting American suppliers.
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Rgilney
Australia
Hernays
Conings
Antralia
Hernayn
Communists in Prison in Brisbane Gaol Report
The document reports on treatment of inmates in Brisbane Gaol, listing officials such as F.C. Riglart and the Trades and Labour secretary. It notes prisoners employed in kitchen work and meal preparation, with nine individuals singled out for ordinary routine tasks. No outsiders are allowed near the prison, and tomato supplies are mentioned in the context of gaol operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Riglart
Elewty
Marx Juliasd
Ned
Bnaiart Tux
Tay Beet
Saerdenin
Nedinary
Galt
Trentations
Moscow Discussants Wrap Up Third Meeting in Silence
Western Powers declined comment after meeting Russia’s Foreign Minister Molotov as officials from Britain and the United States said they would report privately to their governments. Envoys hinted at possible future discussions but offered no details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mokews
Russia
Muletov
Winnin
Ehrivish
Kesey
Prank Robertal Tal
Metatew
Ienr
Reiel-Smith
Mr. Molotov
Quiz Championships Interstate Contest Planned
The interstate quiz championship series defines elimination rounds with top scorers advancing to the Australian final. Public participation is limited to non‑staff and broadcasting officials, with the final held in Perth in October. Notable contestants include Carey, Amos, Thomas, and Blake.
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Methaurins
Wormtinwest Teturinad
West Australia
Mio
Carey
Ery Mesirs
Amos
Thomas
Mewara
Murrie
Wuborbian
Melbourne
G. Hohwu
Xydues
A. J. Blake
Adelaide
Temberth
Tanfield
Ain
Prichty
Quixtes
Moreh
Robertson
Rohnson
Perth
Witey Fern
Jacobslalwerd
Tiewity-Laana
St. George's
St. Genege
Pvetic
Berth
Bitropollnin
Aid For War Widows Promised By Minister Harnad
Melbourne August 10. The Minister for Mepareta jon Mr Harnad outlines a new deal for war widows. Benefits include increased pensions free treatment at public and repatriation general hospitals and existing outpatient care. Plans aim to improve hospital accommodation and provide immediate benefits at public hospitals with Repatriation Commission funding.
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Melbourne
Meparetajon
Mr. Harnad
Government Officials Criticized Over Petrol Consumption
A Select Committee report condemns government departments for wasteful petrol use. It notes unclear fuel allocation and vague accounting, with limited oversight across service departments and contractor representations. The study seeks stronger controls and defined siting for allocations.
British Athletes Nourishment Debate In London
An article critiques wartime food rations for British athletes, noting poor meals at a London athletic centre. It cites Swiss chefs and officials, argues better nutrition could have boosted performance, and mentions Ry Colhawan’s kitchen changes and late steak efforts affecting national teams.
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London
Advinery
Olynasie Caenaneroat
Ahk Rathining Centre
Valhal Staten cli
Viney
Ry Colhawan
Uxbilge
Fragmented Medieval Tale From Wella In Somerset England
An imperfect OCR reads of a story about a bishop and a group in Wella Somerset England. The text mentions travel, a bell, calls for answers and cronin tucks, with odd phrases about long necks and back tet fened the stehis. The fragment lacks clear names dates or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryton
Wella
Somerset
England
Ae Minis
Cronin
Metropolitan Racing Meeting at Belmont Park
Weights have been deviated for the racing meeting to commence at Belmont Park next Nature Day. The Western Australian Tort Wind official timing and course details are to be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Park
Radio Theatre Offerings at the Theater Tonight
The program features Make Mine Music with Dinah Shore and the King’s Men, plus Lover Came Back and Tarzan serials. Also listed are For Those in Peril, A Likely Story with Barbara Hale, and a wartime newsreel and comedy. Disney’s animated segments promise visual splendor and musical interludes nightly this week.
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Cin Wilttanes
Barbara Hale
Funny Steps
Black Arrow
Walt Disney
Disney
Topeliners
Dinah Shore
Renny Goodman
Anty Russell
Amirewn Sisters
Nelson Jerry Colman
Brerling Holloway
Pied Pipers
King’s Men
Varios
Atury
Europe
Mies
KOR
George Brent
Cadogan Rules Out Unconditional Disarmament Demand
Sir Alexander Cadogan told the United Nations Commission that Hitler showed disarmament needs security. He rebutted Soviet and Ukrainian calls for US restraint, saying Russia pursues peace while America stirs war hysteria. Cadogan warned the world must avoid awakening restraint arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Cadogan
Weather forecast for Gerunton this afternoon
The Weather Bureau reports the Gerunton region will see a mild rise in temperatures over the next twenty four hours. Expect a moderate northerly wind and seas at night.
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Weather Bureau
Wight
For sale Two Evening Frocks and Cape in Geraldton
For sale two evening frocks an evening cape and a winter coat all S W Apply at 5 Fitzgerald Street Geraldton Also for sale show case Dawors Mantrepleres Miscellany of sorts Armitage Store
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Ger
Alston Newspapers Limited
Mustoe & Ome
Sewate
Augustus Street
Geraldton
Fitzgerald Street
Heraldton
Mastertone Wireless
Gregory, Street
S.W
Fitzgerald Steet
Armitage Hoe
Dulux
Young Motors Wy. Ltd
Kkeitic Carmody
Phituires
Eneh
Day Beachui
Arthur Moris
Keli Miller
Ray Lintwall
Avsigalla
Geens Newspapers Limited
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Berlin
Wilhel Rasenerd
Brisbane
Moscow
Britain
MT Company
Representimns
Metropolitan Racing
Keyseique
Francisce O
Signa
Panuure
Orlet
Strewar
Kinéerice
Night Fox
Ie Brureegte
Manx Lea
Glencourme
Tod
Tarapo
Goren Kye
Dela
Citharyun Kearney
Sunteta
Comet Vale
Aim Duchess T
Hyring Star & Bofet
Cheedale
Laverty Alise Milling
KL William
Sir Larry
Gireoumare
Bubba Boy Windsik
Yneeml
Queene
Brown Murn
Arriwaben
Tannier Youurran
Alfred Fir Hulkao
Atnian
A. Welle
EU Valetin Burma Road
Malde
Betesta
Arowglen
Sir Neil
Urtca
Val Prince
Cnolup
Hevenamba-hall Forloney
Emvilerlee
Mir Ingra
Ant. Brown
Leader
Loyal Cosy
Fandennis
Olymho Punchinella
Wokalup Welter
Severand
Agrieny
Howie Wing
Mranieon
Agrion
Melatla
Woralup Welter
Piret
Radio Theatre Talkies
Levy
Rin Wil- Name
Bi Haker Bi Wilkins
M Ying
Vickie North
New York
Phil Bright
Dan Tobin
Lane
Sam Levene
Caneer
Williamsbars
Wirkle
Foril
Perl
Pert
Murray
Chet
Aml
Herubembs
Hia Sterformmme
Ralvie Michael
Hut Rawlings
Farrar
Atr
Humphrey Bogart
Lisabeth Senttane
Fockoning
Hogart
Tercam
Ie Humtrean
Tarma
Honfres
Tarzan
Jane
Ngain
Oerlen
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Johnny Weissnuller
Tarzin
Joyce An
Jytmay Shenwid Ax “Ray
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Latwir
Hiwkins Universal
Soe Meyrers Pty. Lek
Ket Carmody
Wal
Emling
Aviginst
Tak
Snapdler
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Flav Givenistian Newspapers Limited
Bacs— Frau
Buwvgerauty iv
Awibilaniet Anneal
Young Mears Fry. Ltd
Keith Carmody
Jeustine Hatsawa
Aldo
Ibuny Road
Victoria Park
Young Motors Pty. Ltd
Seraldin
Weyrle
Hirmwiee
Ithh
Fletchers
Uautke
Guildford
Rowe & Crown
Geraltom
Dove
Stting Books
Paton
Sun Glow
Vogue
Woman
Weldon
New Idea
Geraldim Newspapers Limited
Geraldtor
Laarn
Dawpon
Mmuntern
Druids’ Hall
Recreation Ground
Watllet
Robert Bentley Taylor
Ubic Lovers
Geralssten High School
ANT
Murchison Levy
Frank Bennett
Ray Tehad
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Geraiton Newspapers Limited
Blot Point
Tay
Gowimpner
Cote Long
Sae Vite Ehildren
Thenmel
St. George's Guild
Michael Balcon
Hempiiren Bogart
Lizabeth Scotten
Nakenase
Ake
Tarzan and the Huntress
Jonny Weissmuller
Lucas, Vesta and
Willard
Eveready Dry Batteries
Radio Motors Limited
Marine Terrace
Vauxhall
Elusto
Elanta
G.R.O
Sydney Cay
Stormprooe
Matis
Geraldion
Ieneral Motors
Avallatte
Geraldt
Vannes
LEAME
Berial of Tenancy
Xix
Noaitles Ag
Secrehary
Nited Motors
Sheing Gaal
Cinetel
Grindown House
Gerakitins
Ainly
Mes. A. Glass
Shige Assatant
Rock's Stationery Hall
K Hospital
Gerakitan
Mstriet
Strom Lad
Rotimster
Phaster Works
Sanford Street
Weapping Pater — Large
Stovka
Plat Kraft
Germdston Newspapers Limited
Youns Motors Pty
Thiers
Fur Car Spraytog
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