Devaluation debates ripple through Chifley government
A parliamentary column reports on the devaluation controversy in Australia led by Prime Minister Ben Chifley, including Cabinet rifts, economic forecasts, and Labour tensions. It cites Minister Jack Lang, opposition leader Menzies, and discussions of a dollar and sterling relationship, with US ambassador Pete Jarman observing. The piece notes defence cooperation talks and new scientific projects under Marcus Oliphant.
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Commonwealth Knk
de Mlc
Coouibs
Treasury
W. Watt
Jaibur
Lang
Hen Chitley
Australia
Kim Tengley
Preimmatle
Hejtaln
Austrasia
Germany
Japan
Mistralia
Britain
Memiva
Oritwin
Australa
Ameriican
Pete Jarman
Evatt-Chifey
United States
External Affairs Department
Evatt
Supply Department
Australian
Hocket Range
Canterra
Marcus Oliphant
Hack Mountain
Snowy River Power Quest reshapes Australian Alps future
The Snowy River projects loom large as New South Wales Victoria and the Commonwealth reach agreement to harness Alpine waters for power and irrigation. Competing plans for the Murrumbidgee and Murray basins clash over cost irrigation value and regional race for benefits, with debates spanning decades.
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Mascot
Sydney
Lowe
B. Com
Utter Business
Alps
New South Wales
Victoria
Commonwealth
Kiping
Eal
Kipling
Snowy River
Australia
Murray
South Australia
Ranges
Murrumbidgee
Star
Snowy River scheme to harness power and irrigation
Australia plans a major Snowy Mountains scheme diverting about 330000 acre-feet of Snowy river water to the Murray via tunnels and canals, generating 1750000 kilowatts of power and 800000 acre feet for irrigation. A third to Murray and two thirds to Murrumbidgee were later decided to expand industrial development around new alpine power.
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Commonwealth
Murray
Tunnela
Murray Valley
Murrumbidgee
Power
Irriga Hon
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Canberra
Alpe
Oliphant
Snowy
Snowy River
Food coupons expire dates set for tea and butter
Tea coupons Nos 1 to 44 vary by expiry. Nos 33 to 26 expire tomorrow, Nos 87 to 40 expire October 30, Nos 41 to 44 expire November 27, Nos 45 to 48 become available next Monday. Butter coupons Nos 31 to 33 expire tomorrow and Nos 34 to 26 valid on Monday.
Embargo on Manganese Ore in Parliament Debate
In Parliament the member for Geraldin raised questions on the manganese ore embargo. Premier McLarty said the Commonwealth has advised the embargo is necessary due to supply shortages and high demand from domestic users. He promised action if producers cannot sell under the current terms.
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Legislative Assembly
Geraldin
E. H. Hall
Bic
United States of America
Canmonwealth
Hall
D. B. McLarty
BULA
Nxer
McLarty
Minx Department
West Touring Talkies Presents The Perils of Pauline
The West Touring Talkies at North ampton showcases two technicolor features The Perils of Pauline and Black Mart with cartoons and newsreels. Pearl White a stage-struck New York costumer rises to fame amid backstage deceit and romance while Mike Farrington faces professional decline and love turns tragic after a Paris injury.
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Northampton
Pauline
Black Mart
Pearl White
Betty Horton
New York
Julia
Cométance Collier
Joe Gurt
Frank Faylen
Pearl
Sie
Michael Farrington
John Land
Mike
Shakescare
Timmy
Billy de Wolfe
Paris
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Chifley Cabinet
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Labor
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Chifley
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Penguin
Hearty
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Eich
Sig
Nyner
Motive
Ar Tts Ih
Tao Agente
TWE
West Australian Glass Manufacturers Ltd
J. Z. Marsden
Bleanee Street
Geraldton
D . Buchanan
Merth
Industry and Defence
Lux
West Touring
Meekatharra
Murchison
Mac’s Motors Pty. Ltd
Ati
Basel
United Insurance Company
Mamnited
Sydney, N.S.W
United Chambers
Howard Street
Perth
R. Webb
Conway Street
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