Petrol rationing debated by Australian government
Prime Minister Chifley announced a temporary petrol rationing measure, noting the Federal Government may extend controls if supply difficulties persist. He said Britain also faces petrol constraints and discussions include preserving crude and refined fuels while attempts to secure Middle East supplies continue. Various parties warn timing and accuracy of estimates remain uncertain.
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Philley
Ani Australia
Chifley
Middle East
Aralita
Adelaide petrol rationing limits to two or three
Gasoline supplies in Adelaide are tightly restricted with motorists limited to two or three gallons per time, while interstate travelers rush to return home. Visitors to Victoria and New South Wales face scarce fuel as quots tighten and many garages keep to the government ration.
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Adelaide
Atwrust
Gullina
Petral
Atl
Mutorisia
Vetoria
New South Wales
Petont
Ing Weus
Prague moves to curb Catholic church power
August 25 report says Czech Communist Government plans to push through a law to reduce the Roman Catholic Church to a civil service department. Fear of peasant backlash over next year’s food and a government push abroad accompany a looming clerical purge, with veto over priest penalties and seminary control anticipated. Slovak Communists intensify a hostile propaganda campaign as a precursor to broader action.
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Prague
Stiret
Atlantic Pact in Force Amid Global Tension
Fragmented OCR text describes a historic Atlantic Pact in force among the United States, Canada, and Western European nations. It references President Truman, the American Ambassador, and aspirations to avert a global confrontation, with mentions of defense and international cooperation amid mounting tension.
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Washinstin
United States
Canada
Western
Europe
Ian Conmen
Tudlas
Truman
York
Valuable Bonds Found in Adelaide Hidden in House
Mr Fred Stacey an orchardist from Kensal recently moved and discovered a sealed envelope in a bedroom. The envelope contained valuable bonds traced to a city stockbroker who had bought them in February for Mr Griffin. Stacey and his wife handed the bonds to the executors of Mr F H Griffiths estate.
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Adelaide
Fred Stacey
Kensal
F. H. Griffithe
Stacey
Staves
Grins
Britain and Dollars in Push for Stabilizing Talks
The piece reports on Britain resisting devaluation while seeking to stabilize the dollar talks with the United States and Canada. It notes British discussions with Chancellor of the Exchequer Cripps and European financiers, with hopes that U.S. President Roosevelt may retire from the dollar talks. It mentions the International Monetary Fund concept and debates over sterling devaluation.
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Waxhington
United States
Stepeten
Tritikt
Sip
Stator Cripps
European Finance
Siydee
Aerifetn
Chenada
Britain
Sterling
Rayer
International Monetary Punt
Taxis in Geraldton Seek New Applicants to Operate
Geraldton Municipal Council discussed taxi licensing at a recent meeting with six applications listed including Messers GM, D Meyer, Himgtuim Burnett, HT HL Smithyeluhaesy, Arche J OMar toy aint F Ansotto. The Works Committee recommended licensing details be verified by the Inspector before grants. debate noted existing taxis and public demand, assessing if more taxis would raise competition and improve service.
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Geraldton
Lvcat
Williamus
F. Ansotto
Works Rumulties
Carter
Bienett
Geralton Carmirven
Hurnett
Northampton
Uniter
Geraldon
Public meeting backs repatriation fund for Geraldton
A Geraldton public meeting led by the Municipal Council and urged by Dr. Askew endorsed placing surplus war funds under a trust for repatriation needs. The plan supports a memorial house and art gallery run by local councils with ministerial approval and aims to allocate about £680 to the memorial project. The Mayor and Council praised Dr. Askew for initiating the effort and thanked the minister and council members for their support.
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Geraldton
Coanell
T. Agkew
Coanel
Dacia
Cilitet
Wethire
Constibiston
H.C. Barnard
de. A. Medtner
Ennie
Askew
Hom
Jahnson
Shi
Doe
Meyer
Remembering Peter Lalor and Geraldton’s early gold rush era
The article recalls Peter Lalor and Geraldton's 19th century mining boom. It details local figures like Gibby and Gibbs, hospital visits, and memories of the Murchison and eastern goldfields. It mentions Viscount Avonmore, Lord Forrest, and the Eureka Stockade link, with notes on hotels, stores, and early transport.
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Colliaeon Gibha
Victoria Die
Telet
Tex
Sydney
Mr. Gibbs
Gibbs
Melbourne Inns
Canada
Australia
Queen's
Freemasons
Bhawrak
Vicwria
Ible
Gerabi
Viscount Av
Charlie Cook
Visount
Avonmore
Swinmer
Volgoouit Hall
Lord Forrest
Alex Forrest
Ort Forrest
Rimeelf
Kee Bubhman
Lons For
Geraldton
Viewrla
Gibby
Melbourne
Meee Robinson
Bob Howie Aml
Imesh
John Cibba Veter Lalor
Eureka Stockade
England imposes ban on tonsil operations in hospitals
English hospitals suspend elective tonsil and throat operations amid polio outbreak until paralysis cases decline. Inquest heard removing tonsils may raise infantile paralysis risk. two brothers aged seven and four died after tonsil removal. Dr Rock Teare testified privately about possible link.
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Iondon
Harley Street
Rock Teare
Victorian holiday camps may be canceled this year
MeThourne reports that the usual Victorian school holiday camps during the September vacation may be abandoned due to an increase in infantile paralysis cases. The Victorian Health Department advised delaying camps to protect public health.
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MeThourne
Victorian Health Department
Iam
Metropolitan Markets Led at Holand Jocton
Market report from Midland Junction shows firm cattle prices at Tuemlay sale. Yarding mainly bullocks and steers with cows and heifers from Meekatharra. arrivals from South West and metropolitan areas. Prices quoted for bullocks, cows, and heifers across heavyweight to light categories. conditions described as good to average with some high prices noted.
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Tuemlay
Midland Junction
Meekatharra
Auuirees
Market Prices at Midland Junction Lamb and Cattle Sale
A record price of four pounds one shilling was bid for prime lambs at Midland Junction, with firm values across sheep and cattle. Prices quoted include wethers and lambs with weights ranging to premium grades, noting gains on several lines and steady to higher demand overall.
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Harvey
Midland Junction
Nba
Midland
Carnarvon
Murchisna
Penn
Himwelgin
North West Bullocks Market Report Charred By Poor Returns
Market opened weak as cattle prices slipped on Mumday, with weights varying from light to heavy. Shipment included many medium and heavy weights, though most were plain condition. Quotations ranged from 22 to 30 pounds for various grades, with extra heavy at the top end and midweights around 25 to 28 pounds.
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Genni
Grim Torture Tale Stuns American Legion Scene
A discharged Air Force veteran, Henry Chun, recounts horrific torture by his stepfather Frank Chase in New Guinea style abuse. Chun says Chase imprisoned him eighteen months, damaged his plastic leg, beat him with rope and board, forcing him to crawl for years. Chase faces second degree assault charges as police cite possible insurance beneficiary motive.
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Washington
Air Force
New Guinea
Henry Chum
Uegrect
American Legion
Frank Chase
Chun
Chase
Ami Nm
Bin
Afreen Bourse
Churn
Chiake
Survey Plane Forced Down Near Geraldton
A solo aerial survey plane developing engine trouble about 18 miles north of Geraldton at 3 o'clock on Teesday was forced to land safely at Minchin's Sait airfield. The aircraft was later moved to Geraldton for inspection and repairs.
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Carnarven
Cerntdton
Gerald Tom
Teeslay
Wax
Eumermency
Minchin
Saat
Gernkiten
Aercteing
Notie Trick
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Hitler
Cone
Melbourn
Petret Rarioninie
Czeech
Attitude OF
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Treasury Oficial
United Welfare Funds
Peter Lalor
Cobb and CO
England
Victoria
Holand
Jocton
Bullocks
United Mature
Carters
Carter's
Lucille Pierist
Arcaue
Phetse Aute Chinge
Dute
Bequchre
Pertin
Tor Point Convent Schowl Koon
Pereh
Geralan
Maton
Pester Paretaass
West Perth
U Vepper
Apdiy
Auguetus Street
L. Hi
Millar
George
Gron Civitan EN
ouskHiow
Young Motora My. Ltd
Geralitton
Detwery
Field-Marshall Diesel
Fouts
Disa
Diese Sturmeseston
W. J. Bawden
Winterburoe
Marine Feerex
Ous Rohr
Landefs
P.O. Lox
Lucille Florist
Patricia
Marine Terrace
Victoria Ffotel
Moonyoonooka
Rose
Young Motor Pty. Ltd
Ullewa
Ralt—Rose
Iti
Geraletton
Raturiay
Sanford Street
Lucille Floriat
Atricia Hata
New Spring
Radio
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Danny Kaye
Virginia Mayo
Walter Mitty
Golhwyn Girke
Virginis Maye
Peter Cookson
Miller
Sander
William Powell
Irene Dunne
Elizabeth Taylor
Father
Paramount News
Carlson
Roy Rogers
Oklahoma
Mullewa
Recreation Ground
Mac’s
Merry-Gorounds
C.W.A
W. D. Harden
P.O. Bar
Rover Football Club
Lucille P Fhorist
Luville Florist
Varis Department
Young Motors My. Ltd
Marine ‘Terrace
Taylor
Ot Young
Motors My. Ltd
Chapman
K.S
Nabawa
Gordon Forrester
Orchesta
Baths Ani
Lucille Morist
Houwemaid
Geraldton Hotel
Gregory
Meridton
Astor Dellenteemen
Shepheard
Tieratdtn
ELS
Chevrolet
Young Motors Pvr. Ltd
Gerald
Marble Har
Masken
Water Supply Department
Gerattta
Colts Woods
Mingenew Road Board
Texdens
Mingenew-Morawg
Mingenew
Mimsenew Hallway Crossing
Morawa Road
Noe
Éiom Das
Nal
D. Tanawar
Secrvhres-Riasiar
Batunday
Septianber Srl
Antranes
Hinieston Road
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