Three Rabaul Volcanoes Active Amid Evacuation Efforts
Residents visit Rabaul as three volcanoes, Matupi Vulcam and New Vulcan, remain active. A 10,000 ft column of smoke is reported at Valcan Island. Evacuation of women and children is set to begin next week while Kokopo IMS and Moresby carry on with supplies.
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Canberra
MéNicot
Valcan Island
Rabaul
Kokopo
IMS
Moresby
Matupi
Vulcam
New Vulcan
Mabaul
Wunainatung Hotel
Moresby Takes Food For Refugees From Rabaul Vessel
The survey ship HMAS Moresby will leave Papua for Kokopo with ten tons of provisions for refugees from Rabaul, aided by New Guinea Airways and other air support. General Wisdom noted the capital transfer to be funded by the Commonwealth, with harbor maintenance and demine work discussed for the safety of the area.
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Melbourne
Hubert Murray
Papua
T. White
Territories
Moresby
Kokopo
Kokupo
White Judlay
New ‘Ives
Australia
Rabaul
New Guineas Airways
McEssary
Walter Carpenter
Wad
Islands
Salamaua
Madang
Wau
Kakopo
Kakapo
Wisdom
New Guinea
Pinbin
Baal
No Profits Tax Commons Rejoicing
The House of Commons greeted the withdrawal of a proposed profits tax as a triumph for national defence finance. Prime Minister and Chancellor Mor yst Fachequer outlined a graduated profits tax aimed at funding defence, with expectations of broader revenue from business profits. Chancellor Chamberlain defended the plan, arguing simpler, broader measures would ease the tax burden while ensuring fair contributions from industry.
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London
House of Commons
Home of Commons
Ds Chancel Mor
Ons
Me W. Gallacher
Me W. Gallacher Con Hunist
Pradevvesor
First Ik
Chamberlain
Chugnbeelwin
National Defence
Man Found Dead After Fall From Dray Near Blyth
A man identified as Gerald Lar ence Bickhof of Binh was found dead beside a roadside near Blyth on Wednesday. The body showed injuries consistent with a fall from a dray, and investigators noted the accident may be connected to a horse bollug incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Larence Bickhof
Binh
Coursing men urged to push for betting facilities in Adelaide
Mr S R Whitford MLC attacked the Government over its stance at a coursing dinner urging organised effort to obtain betting for speed coursing. He claimed sports including pigeon shooting and swimming deserve facilities as horse racing. Whitford urged prospective MPs to back them and pressed for a new pool and betting rights in the city.
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Adelaide
S. R. Whitford
M.L.C
Whittonday
Plumptin
Whitford
Hyussiot
Redhill Line Official Opening Date Set
Mr. F A Wood the Pirie station master told The Recorder the Commissioner of Railways fixed July 26 for the official opening of the Redhill line. He said no communication about any ceremony had been received.
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F. A. Woodgate
Pirie
Commissioner of Railways
Redhill Line
Major Questions Settled Hotelkeepers Meet Employes
In a conference between hotelkeepers and Liquor Trades Employes Union representatives, most disputes over working conditions and hours appear resolved. Pine Trades and Labor Council president J L Meld said a final agreement is near with one minor issue remaining. The meeting, attended by Mr Standish and council reps, adjourned to a later date with plans to finalize terms for the unionized workers.
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Pire
Liquor Trades Employes
J.L. Meld
Pine Trades and Labor
Gounell
Questa
Uni
Forticomins
Emits Luting
Tradéy
Siam Sestepdas
Tei
Trided
Labi Counall
Pirle Mitel
A. Kitson
Ant
Holiday visit and local events noted in coastal journal
The article records Wes and Sy W Tene visiting Wetwalth for a holiday with Kobe Powell Niches and Tonkin family, a 266 cruise test meeting, and several recognitions. It mentions Hilde Chesing being praised for Sunday school service, teachers from the Traminy College vacationing at Station House Gladstone, and various local meetings, travel, and hospital notices in South Australia.
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Wes
Kobe
Powell
Government lifts ban on Mrs Freer landing in Australia
The Federal Cabinet today decided to withdraw the prohibition on Mrs Freer’s landing in Australia. Acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Page explained the decision, noting the circumstances and Mrs Freer’s residency status.
Wheat 5 0 Chicago Market Steady Amid Mixed Overseas Signals
Wheat markets in Chicago held steady at 5 0 per bushel as overseas notes suggested calm sentiment. Port Adelaide transactions showed steady demand amid weather reports and export prospects. Liverpool and other centers opened flat, then recovered with short-covering and local buying, while rainfall deficits supported export interest in spots.
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Amierwon
Liverpowl
Chivas
Witwipes
London Metal Market Report from Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals reports London Metal Market prices with tin lead and silver futures. Prices shown for spot forward and three month contracts, including changes and everyday market activity.
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Adelaide
Ding
Tatest
London
Upehaanemdy
Munro Divorce Suit Details and Allegations
A 1946 divorce case involving Sydney Munro features evidence from witnesses including Hardy Munro and Juckes. The petition cites misconduct on several dates at Redtiolne and St Ailshtroid, with property concerns raised and conditional actions noted.
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Sydney
Hardy) Munro
Ais
Veromiew Munra
Mtn
St. Kilda
Methaurie
Else
Manel
Redtiolne
Hartynanh
Mes
Isuet
Tooneel
Third rain of week and local game notes
In a brief, crowded note from the local paper a player named Pirie scored 14 points yesterday while Hoe Uns unity and Vane fall short. The fragment mentions quilt gauge and a score tally, with unclear references to Alice and Hus totals.
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Sunuay Vane
Finar Vane
Derby Victory With Midday Sun Prevails at Odds
Le Grand Duc, ridden by W to Y, wins the Derby over Midday Sun by a length and a half. Sandsprite placed second, with a similar margin to the third. The betting notes show Long odds of 100 to 1.
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le Grand Duc
Syst
Ehied
Trapped By Fire At Lyceum Theatre Inferno
Dense smoke filled a building on Pitt Street as fire crews rescued 12 people trapped above the Lyceum Theatre. Firemen battled flames from the fourth floor while spectators watched helplessly, with furnishings and a Greater Union Theatre complex sustaining heavy damage estimated at around 1 000 pounds.
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Aydney
Lyceum Theatre
Pitt Street
Theatees Fas
Yephrey
War supplies availed as best site for munitions in Australia
An authority on economics and industry proposed Port Pirie on Spencer Gulf as the ideal location for wartime munitions manufacture and distribution in Australia citing strategic naval distances and direct rail links to Adelaide New South Wales and Western Australia. The plan was raised amid discussions on mobilizing private industry for war material with Acting Defence Minister Mr. Thorby noting navigation challenges and railway redundancy as advantages.
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Australia
Spencer Gulf
Witiol Dare
Thorby
Defence
Pirie
Gulf
Adelaide
New South Wales
Coafields
Western Australia
Streraft
Asia
Eewentias
Rallways
Wedding Gifts Pour In For Duke Of Windsor
Gifts for the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Warfield continue arriving at the Gates of de Candee. Royal family items reach the palace as train delays hinder delivery and officials note parcels, with postmarks dated June 32, are reported amidst crowds and newspaper crews gathering outside the station.
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Monts
Duke of Windsor
Hadlruk
Pateali
Wallaetors
Rise in Bundaleer Bank Tapped in North Water Plan
Proceedings before Parliament House Standing Committee on Bendaleer Reservoir leakage discussed raising the bank to increase storage. Engineers Angwin and Johnen presented that leakage is minor but needs evaluation. possible 6 ft height increase could boost capacity by about 316 million gallons, with cautions about engineering responsibility and potential effects on water supply for domestic, stock, and industrial needs.
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Adelaide
Weduestay
Parliament House
Timbetes
C. G. F. Johmeen
T. M. Angwin
Angwin
J Cowan
Seakages
Anthony
Mr. Angwin
Bunda
Mr. Anthoney
F. Jets
Im Bundaleor
Anthoney
Argwin
Green
Jenkins
Negtest
Malvern man found guilty of wounding son in law
Henry Bhust of Forest Range was convicted in the Criminal Court today of wounding his son in law, Frederick John White, at Malvern on May 5 with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The judge remanded Bhust for sentence and commended Walter Pickering for possibly preventing further harm. Pickering, formerly at Adelaide Railway Station, testified that Bhust struck White with a knife butt and the police were summoned.
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Adelaide
Ilmam Henry Bhust
Forest Range
Frederick John White
Malvern
Blunt
Acting
Twtive Bred
Walter Pickering
Winchester Street
Malveen
Two Men Injured After Collision In City Park
Police report two men were injured when a rider fled on a motorcycle after a collision in the park. Witnesses described the incident and officers questioned bystanders about motor cycle use. Both injured men were taken to hospital. one man and his companion were placed in custody for further questioning.
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Walter Conceneton
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North Coast
Blyth
MR. Whitford
Mr. Woitfords
Uue
Crystal Brook
Wallies
Anne
Poi Tonkin
Wath
Henay Ab Umber Marine
WW. Parrott
Hilde Chesing
P. Barrett
Parroll
Morris
Phillips
Messie
Garner
N. Blesnae
Gilespie
Durie Gillespie
Agnes Eley Henney Beach
Dulele Perry West
Meswrs Wooden
Ff. Pug Wealtods
Peatwclivels
Ghadstone Coursing Club
Mdehades
Mosers
Ay Heurgr Jsanderruck
F Turgiver
J. Gunn
Mytr Fmporum
South Australia
Hus
Fe Golonk
Keakleu
Welles
Wie
Pirle Hospital
Mvindsy
Counvetiin
Chicago
Liverpool
London Metal Market
Munro
Centre
Bandaleer Reservoir
Bane
Mr. Jenkins
Mr. Heggaton
Cimilou
Jone
Brndaleer
Arygwin
William Henry Blunt
Pickerine
A Chamberlain
Goan Pea Secuton
Pickering Yeulardus
Huottie
Arife
Blut
W.ghs House
Wunt
Prests. Limited
Cata
Thorning
Prests Limited
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