Fierce Gales Ruin Parts of Europe On March Day
Severe winds up to 80 miles per hour swept Britain from London to Birmingham and across the north, smashing homes and tearing roofs. Two 19 year old women were killed and injuries reported among residents. Snow halted travel northward. Lifeboats and ships faced heavy seas as crews battled wreckage and damaged structures across coastal areas.
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Britain
Malian
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Mara
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U.S. General Sees Quick Aid If Australia Threatened
In Sydney the U S general says America would aid the British Commonwealth promptly in hostilities and would not wait for Britain to act alone. He stresses strong ties, noting American interests align with Australia and warning against any premature war actions without U S response. Affected by rising tensions, he asserts preventive measures and possible U S steps were discussed with Australian leaders.
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Sydney
United States
Oader
America
Wsciikelie Me
International Silus
Travis
Daley
Trac Ameren
Lost in incinerator mystery halts police search
A £5,000 lost jewel case prompts a wide police sweep as detectives inspect rubbish and smoldering waste. Arthur Fayne of Tinlghtor tells authorities a jewel from a diamond brooch went missing after a biscuit tin was emptied into an incinerator shaft in Paddington. Det Sgt Holies leads the Darlinghurst inquiry as the jewelled brooch remains unaccounted and next week’s Melbourne mention looms.
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Sydney
TJ Way
Paddington
Arthur Fayne
TinlMhigtor
Ihemeratoy
Fuyue
Holies
Stepping Stone to Conquest in New Guinea Debate
In Canberra Tuesday debate on New Guinea trusteeship to govern New Guinea and Pagan reports Lib. Vic. Mr White attacked Dr. Evatt for allegedly gifting territory to the United Nations. He urged withdrawal of the bill and a committee to advise on administration and native welfare. Anthony CLP criticized Australian interests sacrificed for Evatt. Cameron of SA questioned accountability to Mexico and Peru. He urged Australia to administer New Guinea itself.
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Guinea
Australia
White
Lib
Vic
New Guinea
Pagan
Mn White
Byatt
United Nouns Trusteeship Council
Ward
Anthony
CLP. N.S.W
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S.A
Mexico
Peru
United Nations
Adinister
Eolyes
B H A S Officers Going Abroad
The Broken Hill Associated Supelier plans an executive tour abroad. Messrs J E Murrle and K B Haney will travel to America by air on March 6, with a 70 day itinerary through the United States Canada and Mexico before proceeding to England. They will visit Gweden Belgium and Germany and return by late July or early August.
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Scirectorate
Broken Hill
Supelier
Mess
J. E. Murrle
K. B. Haney
Scavp
Sydney
America
Tim Trip
Tim Trip Xbroad, Wil Return To WW
United States
Canada
Mexico
England
Gweden
Belgium
Germany
Saunders Endorsed for Senate by Australian Aborigines League
Senate candidate Mr R Saunders, endorsed by the New South Wales state branch of the Australian Aborigines League, aims for federal office. He previously became the Miss Aborigine to earn a commission in the ACL during the 1949-4 war, earning the Military Cross.
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R. Saunders
New ‘South Wales
Australian Aborignies” League
Senate
ACL
Man freed on licence vows to go straight after doctor’s treatment
Clifford Tas man Thomas, released from Berrima Gaol on licence for tuberculosis, credits Dr Reginald Stuart Jones as his best friend and owes his life to the doctor’s treatment. Jones notes Thomas is not a bad chap and seeks government approval for Thomas to work as a ship’s steward, hoping a couple of trips will aid his reform.
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Sydney
Clifford Tasman
Thomas
Reginald Stuart Jones
Macquarie Street
Berrima
Stuart Jones
Downing
Australia
Rocky River Poll Result and Final Vote Count
The Rocky River House of Assembly poll will be declared Friday at Gladstone Hoj. J A Heaslip leads, with Henslip 2849 and OCallaghan 1565 in counted votes. Absent and postal votes favor LCL and Labor respectively. last election Lyons had 3091 to White 1287.
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Rocky River
House of Assembly
Gladstone Tashituve
J. A. Heaslip
L.G
Henslip
O'Callaghan
LCL
Labor
Foy
J. A. Lyons
Witeatt
Lab
An Interesting Fight in a Government Stronghold
Mrs. O'Callaghan recalls a close campaign and a difficult handicap as she reflects on a contest in a government stronghold. She praises her vanquisher, credits the experience gained, and notes future possibilities while acknowledging the high poll result.
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Mrs. O'Callaghan
Tan
Abandoned Travelling Vaudeville Show Found in Bush Near Sydney
A travelling vaudeville troupe's caravan and gear valued around £1000 were found abandoned in bush near Gunning south of Sydney. The show possibly tied to Larry Hartley's Serenaders with acts like Swinging Arms, Rus Stewart’s Continental Band, Kevin Hayes, Eileen Valdez, Alelven Lewis, and Gloria Jackson. The deserted camp included costumes, instruments, and hundreds of programmes. Local caretaker J Parnell found the scene while surveying the Nurrawa Reserve and Lachlan River area, noting the eerie, sudden desertion.
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Keremi
Wid Bush
Gunning
Sydney
Larry Hartley
Serenaders
Dadlon
Abou
Nurrawa
Guynile
J. Parnell
Foet Denison
Lon Yas
Lachlan River
Parnell
Mr. Parnell
Rus Stewart
Hi Continental
Kevin Hayes Slops
Eileen Valdez
Alelven Lewis
Glaria Jackson
Australia
Australasian Medal for Dr Frank L Stillwell in Hobart
Dr Frank L Stillwell awarded the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Medal for 1948 for geology and mineragraphy work with an international reputation. He leads the mineragraphic unit of CSIR and will receive the medal at Town Hall Hobart tomorrow. Mr T E Bowden named assistant secretary at Pirie RSL executive meeting Monday night.
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Frank L. Stillwell
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Stillwell
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Hall
Hobart
T. E. Bowden
Pirie Waterfront Idle Today Picnic At Crystal Brook
Pirie branch of Waterside Workers Federation holds annual picnic at Crystal Brook with 700 to 60 attendees and a special train. Only Peuihu vessel faces work stoppage as wheat loading. Waterside Workers Federation handicaps and events for children and women planned. prizes, sweets, and a social to follow. Committee led by J V Sampson with Chellew secretary. local staff attend Port Geraint today.
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Crystal Brook
Pirie
Waterside Workers Federation
J. V Sampson
Chellew
Jocal Shatfives
Qivnic
Port Geriivein
Talk on Mass Migration in Australia London Visit
Tuesday Mr Calwell the Australian Minister of Immigration will depart for London to discuss migration matters with British Government members. En route a possible stop in New Zealand is not finalised. The visit centers on immigration development and mass migration schemes amid Cabinet opposition.
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Vanberra
Calwell
Australia
London
New Zealand
Culwell
British Gift Goes to Reds
Nanking reports the cruiser Chungking formerly HMS Awora deserted to the Communists. The postwar British gift to China is said to have fled Yangtse River and taken refuge in Chefoo amid forged orders. Inspector D. H. Miller, visiting Pirie, will return to the city today.
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Nanking
Chungking
H.m.as. Awora
Yangtsen
Chefoo
Britain
China
D. H. Miller
Pirie
City
Pirie Conforms to Building Materials Act With Minor Breaches
An inspector reports that Pirie generally complies with the Building Materials Act during a tour here, noting only minor breaches. The act imposes penalties up to 100 pounds for improper use of essential materials and requires permits or priority certificates for key materials and certain construction activities.
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Pirie
D. H. Miller
Building Materials Office
Pe Wit O
Weather Summary for Australian Cities and Seas
Weather report notes day to day temperature ranges across Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Perth Brisbane Hobart and capital city values yesterday and forecasts generally rising temperatures. Coastal areas remain cooler with southeast winds. ocean conditions show slight seas and moderate west to southwest winds later tonight.
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Capital City
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Pastor Bealov and Kai Stanislov Plead Guilty in Spy Case
Bulgarian Methodist supervisor Rev Janko Ivia IV testified as the chief accuser in a case where Pastor Bealov and Baptist Pastor Kai Stanislov allegedly provided military information. The two clergy members pleaded guilty to the charges.
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SORIA
Puesday
Vasior Zidlvanka Beelos
Protestant Church
Wlyiinioi
Janko Ivia- IV
Mediation Offer Likely In Burma
Australian External Affairs Minister Dr. Evatt said Burma’s exit from the Commonwealth was a mistake and may rejoin. He noted Burma cannot be regarded as a stranger and that steps are being taken to jointly offer Burma mediation in its serious internal troubles.
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New Delhi
Evatt
Burma
Commonwealth
New Bolshevik Party Emerges in Rangoon Alliance Plan
A newly formed Bolshevik Party in Rangoon issues an unsigned manifesto declaring aims to link with Communist China and Vietnam with Soviet Russia. It pledges to adopt Soviet methods to end world capitalism.
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Rangoon
Birtha
China
Vietnam
Russia
130 Handicapped For Big Swim At Pirie Meet
A large field of 130 swimmers is set for the 26th annual Swim Through Pirie at Port Pirie on Saturday afternoon. Handicappers K Ziepes J Anesbury and Graybrook lead the event with many competitors from Port Augusta Broken Hill Crystal Pool Rosewater Henley and other clubs listed with various times and entrants including Miss A Carlson Miss J Kyte and J Rowe among many others.
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Mr. Graybrook
Pirie
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St. Clarke
Port Augusta
Willy Mellor
Hswal
Balue Wharf
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Crystal Pool
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CG. Lowe
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R. Parkey
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Bull
K. Davis
Nina. i Christie
Vranke
Rowe
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Wranke
M. Wundke
G. Grenfell
M. J Hemers
B. Pointon
L. Congee
B. Grantham
RK. Milburn
Bie
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P. Hand
S. Jones
N.A
C. Fowler
Grantham
W. Steele
L. Nanke
B.H
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H. Jennison
M. Clemence Nak
J. Grantham
P. Willoughby
J. Rowe
N. Rowe
RB. Mullen
J .Creber MicCorquodale
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S. Staker
G. Gibbons
R. Kennedy
G. Kirkham
A. Catchfove
Miss Z Fry
H. McInnes
J. Paul
D. Myers
G. Renton CE
J. Gorman
E. Anderson
Be Beatty
Webb
G. Hindes
M BL Wharlshell
M. Payle
Tansell
K. Francis
Elintt
BEL
W. Lean
Ro Roberts
D. Edwards
J Pauly
Cpi
Hoare
D. Smith
P. Coats
J, Bukter
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Lord Rowallan to Visit Pirie in March Glory of Scout Leader to Arrive
Lord Rowallan Empire Chief Scout and veteran soldier will visit Pirie on March 23 with a rally at Memorial Oval and a public meeting at the town hall. He will stay at the Royal Exchange Hotel, travel to Clare for a civic reception, and be accompanied by South Australian Boy Scouts' Association officials visiting on a northern tour. The 53 year old veteran, educated at Eton, saw action in Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine, and France, later leading units in World War II and devoting himself to Scouting and agriculture. Lady Rowallan, renowned in British sport circles, accompanies him, with roles in public service and leadership in women’s farming initiatives.
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Memorial Oval
Mr Middleton
Hoyt
Lord Rowallan
Pirie
Lord Rowallat
Willoughby Norrie
Government House
Adelaide
Ayrshire Yeomanry
Gallipoli
Five Bob In For Labor's Cause
In Launceston the Australian Labor Party state conference abolished a 5 levy on each member or affiliated union to fund campaigns. Delegates noted the Australian Workers' Union aimed to raise £30000 as a fighting fund for the forthcoming federal elections.
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Launceston
Tuesilas
Australian Labor Party
Australian Workers' Union
Bangkok Restores Normal After Quiet Night
Bangkok returned to normal today after a calm night as the Phibun Songgram government ordered all military units back in their barracks. The move aimed to eliminate friction between army and navy units and restore public stability.
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Bangkok
Phibul
Songgram
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