Crete Battle Despatches Reveal Evacuation Attempts
Mediterranean commander reports in Crete that General Sir attempted to evacuate Australian troops inland amid the Battle of Crete. Despatches describe Britain diverting ships and issuing orders as ships moved to counter German advances, with mentions of ammunition and battleships nearby during the crisis.
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Stroyers
Crete
Ad‘chant
Waly
Sir
Patehen
Mons
Kelly
Petrol rationing reform proposed by State board chair
The State Liquid Control Board chaired by Mr J Lamont proposes converting existing licenses to ease rationing and curb petrol misuse. It aims to limit licensed fuel to genuine needs, advise license holders to adjust arrangements, and urges cooperation with retailers to achieve tighter control and fair distribution amid supply concerns.
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State ‘Liquid | Control Board
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Ee Ly
Largo
Uber
Opera Te
Spte
Alpetrameer
Hoare
Mr . Lamont
Joe Sebieh
Ethuld
Tomasmery
Fragmented OCR Summary of Australian Petrol Contracts
The text appears as an OCR garble discussing Australia and petroleum consumption estimates. It mentions a March date, a统计 of 600,000 tokens representing 78,006,000 gallons, and references to official figures by a Senior Minister and Senator Accoly. It notes a contract with Metinrr bet Ltd and a discussion of transport vehicles and deliveries.
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Fideralaly
Supehe Minster
Acoley Ae Beatuul Petrol
Marwralin Yeieles
GCN
Gullone Monty
Comatanwewlti Oy
Metinrr Bet Ltd
Damages Claim Against Doctors in Ipswich Case
Florence Ivy Hunt of Ipswich sued two doctors in the Supreme Court for damages totaling £6839. The defendants were Dr. David Ernest Trompy, medical superintendent of Ipswich General Hospital, and Dr. Basil Lloyd Hart of Labrador Southport, who deny the allegations. The hearing before Mr Justice Mansfeld and a jury covered alleged malpractice, resulting pain and dental injury, with testimony on care and treatment from 1942 to the recent period.
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Brisbane
Florence Ivy Hunt
Ipewich
Supreme Court
Justice Mansfeld
Miss Hunt
David Ernest Trompy
Ipswich General Hospital
Basil Lloyd Hart
Labrador
Southport
Paterson Given Another Week in Nineteenth Century Trial
A strained court session delays Paterson’s case as defense and prosecution clash over evidence and testimony. The judge extends the deadline for motions, while witnesses recount events surrounding the alleged communist influence and legal proceedings before the county court.
Glass hurled at barrister in Sydney courtroom melee
In Brisbane on May 24 a Sydney woman Claire Keobel Grove threw a tumbler at Mr. G. Seaman, a barrister, during a court appearance. The glass shattered behind the table, showering the courtroom as she fainted. Grove remained in court while judges considered her action and potential detention.
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Brisbane
Sydney
Claire Keobel Grove
G. Seaman
Witeae
Setinins Ceat
Rojas
Euort
Ron
Mbaytion & Buller
Buick
Seaman
Philip Owe
Indus
Cove
Seu
U.S. Planes Will Not Visit Arab Countries
London reports U S officials announce planes will skip visits to Arab nations while diplomacy with Middle East leaders faces tensions. The unclear dispatch notes mixed signals as leaders seek closer ties amid regional concerns.
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U.S
Garratt Locos May Go To Tasmania
Ten Garratt locomotives built for wartime use are reportedly being prepared for shipment to Tasmania. Official channels indicate no government objections, with the war-time engines having seen limited service and now awaiting transfer amid ongoing discussions about ownership and future use.
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Tasmania
Dusbane
Tostiohia
Hotos
Chien
Garretts
Esenson
Modifica
Leading Singer Washes Dishes In Kitchen
Xelbourne May S. A hospitalized 11 year old girl Mis palenla Sapalia, famed for a President's five year scholarship to Riga, faces an Italian operetta audition. Immigration rules require she remain in Australia for a year with £150 surety as she endures hardship and separation from friends and family while awaiting work.
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Xelbourne
May
Heideib Repatriation Hospital
Aivean
Mise Palenla Sapalia
Riga
Australia
Abe
Burnett Erosion Crisis Stirring South Burnett
Reports warn that soil erosion in the Burnett area threatens Kingaroy and surrounding districts. The conservation program requires urgent action as officials outline ongoing research and proposed equipment to address widespread deterioration and soil loss.
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Burnett
South Burnett
Ted Kingaroy
Arab League aims for unconditional Jewish surrender
Disjointed report describes Arab demand for unconditional surrender of Jews as Egyptian and Arab observers react to fighting in Jerusalem and Palestine. It notes shifting military positions, food shortages, and calls for decisive action while foreign and domestic actors weigh possible peace terms.
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Jerusalém
Palestine
Jerusalem
Holy Cay
de Wall
Restive Finnish Workers Stir Behind Murky Text
Fragmentary OCR text shows Finnish workers in unrest amid unclear context. Names and places are garbled, but hints at labor tension and unspecified actions surface amid disjointed phrases. No coherent dates or events emerge from the readable portions.
Cost of miners' leave queried at tribunal
May 24. The Coal Industry Tribunal reserved decision on the Miners' Federation claim for three months long service leave after seven years in the industry. Employers oppose, citing funding and practical concerns. Judge Gallagher to seek Joint Coal Board report. issues include cost sharing and impact on miners and community.
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Umney
Coal Industry Tribunal
F. Gallagher
Miners’ Federation
Gallagher
Aline
Joint Coal Board
Browy
Fragmented OCR Story on Federation and Mining Industry
Fragmented text discusses the Federation and mining industry practices with references to the Miners Federative, a public service, and leaders like Ke Buena. It mentions preparations, judgments, and alleged omertà, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors. The passage conveys tension between labor and federation authorities and hints at systemic issues impacting the industry.
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