Empire Ministers Get Down To Business
London reports that British Prime Minister Attlee and Foreign Secretary Bevin opened talks with Australia and New Zealand ministers to discuss international affairs and the Pacific settlement amid questions on Manus Island bases and the role of the United States in postwar treaties. Dr Evatt urged a broad plan including the United States, while Chifley emphasized Australian and New Zealand participation.
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London
New Zealand
Ernest Bevin
Paris
Attlee
Bevin
Lord Addison
Chifley
Evatt
Mash
Press Association
May
Dominions
Belinin
Pacific
Australia
United States
Bratt
Dr Evatt
United Kingdom
Manus
America
Lance
United Nations
Chisley
Evate
Child Fatally Hurt In Pacific Highway Crash
SOUTHPORT Owen William Swimty a child was fatally injured when a motorcycle with sidecar and a car collided on the Pacific Highway early yesterday. The rider Owen Edgar Sumly suffered a serious head wound and his wife Ruth Agnes Sainiy in the sidecar had a probable skull fracture. The child died soon after at the Voepah Link.
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Southport
Owen William Swimty
25 Percent Cut in Egg Supplies
Brisbane grocers learned of a 25 percent cut in egg supplies yesterday. Eggs are expected to be scarce for a similar period as the editorial note indicates a temporary shortage due to the broader decline.
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Brisbane
Tragic Brisbane Tram Crash Kills Girl and Injures Twenty Five
In Kedron a tram left rails on a decline and smashed into a post killing Patricia Carey aged 15 of Gordon Park. Twenty five people were injured, ten taken to hospitals while others received on-site treatment. Ambulances and rescue teams battled to free victims as the wrecked tram was removed by a breakdown truck.
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Brisbane
Kedron
Patricia Carey
Gordon Park
Mussolini’s Body Stolen From Cemetery
London report says Mussolini’s body removed from Mang giore cemetery by unknown persons on the night of April 22. The theft was discovered by women who went to exhume other bodies as an official inquiry proceeds.
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London
Mussolini
Manggiore
Milan
Womken
Cabinet to decide on extending Australian Victory March tour
Canberra reports Cabinet will meet on May 1 to consider extending the Australian contingent's Victory March tour beyond London. No overseas invitation yet. factors include brides waiting in England and transport needs for Australians. Proposals also floated for British and American servicemen to join celebrations and possible European travel after London.
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Canberra
London
Forde
England
Australia
United States
Europe
Fousela
Embezzler Anne Callahan Sentenced in Trenton Case
Anne Callahan an elderly spinster received five years for embezzling 140000 dollars from her bank. Judge Forman noted a spending spree on gifts for friends who abandoned her, with 6600 dollars spent at Pine Shore resort 26000 at a tavern near Trenton 8000 in other safes and 3000 in taxis and luxury items in Philadelphia, recording a 15 year span of theft.
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Anne Callahan
Forman
Callahan
Callah
Pine Shore
Philadelphia
Cxt
Mollison Held Up at Baghdad
London reports Mollison held up in Baghdad amid safety fears as RAF states Minikani expected to Ken on Friday.
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Baghdad
London
Bagindred Algnort
Habbanyah
RAF
Minikani
Persian oil concessions widen foreign control map
The Sul taneh Government grants oil concessions to Russia making most of Persia under foreign capital. Britain holds southern interests while America develops eastern concessions. A new Russian concession expands the eastern frontier as depicted on the map.
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Russia
Sultaneh
Persia
Britain
America
Governor’s Farewell Message From Queensland to England
Sir Leslie Wilson and Lady Wilson bid farewell to Queensland as they depart for Melbourne en route to England. The governor expresses heartfelt gratitude to the people of Queensland after 14 years of service, asks for a posthumous gift to uphold British traditions, and reflects on lasting ties between Queensland and the Old Country. Officer notes: Government House to be vacated at 9:45 am. ex-Premier F A Cooper to be sworn in as Lieutenant Governor later today.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Leslie Wilson
Leslie
Australia
L Owly
North Sea
England
Wilson
Government House
F. A Cooper
Moon
Appointment of Sir John Lavarack as Queensland Governor
Sir John Lavarack, a Queensland native born in Brisbane in 1885, is expected to be named Governor of Queensland following New South Wales’ lead. A distinguished World War I and World War II era military leader, he recently completed a term as head of the Australian Military Mission to Washington.
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Brisbane
John Lavarack
Queensland
New South Wales
Northcott
Fla
Washington
Greek City's Gratitude to Australia
Canberra officials praise Australia for Allied victory and plan to name a central street as a symbol of the partnership. The letter from Mr Forde to the council emphasizes gratitude for Australia’s contribution to the war effort.
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Australia
Canberra
Rhodes
Wrativwde
Forde
Live Street
Anzac Day address from Governor General in Canberra
The Governor General’s Anzac Day message in Canberra honors the fallen and celebrates the endurance of the British Empire. He notes wartime sacrifices by Australian service members and families, urges rebuilding after war, and calls for unity, industry, waste avoidance, and mutual trust. He stresses duty to remember those who died and to strengthen national and international concord.
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Canberra
Australia
Fatemis
Ulves
Trey
Angac
le Communnsty
Severe Electrical Storm Sweeps Sydney
A severe electrical storm swept Sydney and suburbs yesterday morning. The storm peaked at 7.20 am with a gale and heavy rain, soaking thousands as they went to work. Murrot aerodrome closed from 7 am until 9 am. Railway signals failed and trains and buses slowed.
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Sydney
Suburbs
Murrot
Portrait slashed at National War Memorial in Canberra
Lieut General Gordon Bennett’s portrait was hacked across the throat by a visitor during a tour by Interstate visitors. The damaged portrait was removed for repairs in Adelaide, with restoration planned in the main gallery of distinguished generals who served in both world wars.
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Canberer
Gordon Bennett
National War Memorial
Adelaide
Seven Killed in Sydney Easter Weather Crash Toll
Sydney New South Wales endured a deadly Easter with seven killed and many injured as heavy rain caused scores of accidents. Trams and road crashes contributed to the toll with numerous injuries reported on Easter Monday.
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Sydney
Sydney New South Wales
Eure
Unions Dissatisfied With Wash Time Decision
Brisbane cabinet set washing times for Ipswich Townsville and Rockhampton railway workshops at three minutes to noon and six minutes to 5 pm from March 19. Unions posted a protest on March 16 claiming pay docking for time lost. They threaten to seek Industrial Court action to gain extra time while warning breaches will first receive cautions. Special union meeting planned to discuss further steps.
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Brisbane
Ipswich
Townsville
Rock Kempton
Ivawich
Walsh
Fi Iy
Railways Department
M. O'Brien
ARU
Yesercay
Wealah
O'Brien
Lfternoon
Truce Allows Removal of Women From Italian Gaol
Milan reports a truce as 150 women prisoners were moved from San Vittore gaol while renewed clashes ensued. About 1000 police and light tanks surrounded the prison. a battle with mutinous inmates and soldiers left one dead and 30 wounded. Hostages include 26 warders and policemen amid widespread gunfire.
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Milan
San Vittore
Governor Pays Tribute to Queensland Police at Petrie Barracks
The Governor visited Petrie Terrace Barracks to bid farewell to the Commissioner and force members. He recalled initial doubts about the police but praised their remarkable efficiency, noting government care for officers and the long service of many policemen over 44 years.
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Brigbane
Petrie Terrace Barracks
Yestmeday
Polvenen
Queensland
Uae
Une Blatte
Has to Wait Six Months Has to Wait Six Months
Sydney reports the Minister for Supply and Shipping Senator Ashley cites labor shortages in the clothing industry. He notes discharged soldiers need civilian clothes and more uniforms for troops in Japan and the islands. He mentions efforts to import ready made clothing but global shortages persist.
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Sydney
Ashley
Lalor
Japan
Islands
Busy Programme for Lady Mountbatten in Brisbane
Lady Mountbatten received a warm welcome in Brisbane as she carried a packed schedule with six engagements. She visited governors, premiers, a lord mayor, three military hospitals, and met ex-prisoners of war. Officials note 14,009 miles covered on tour and an average of six talks daily since March 25, with two hospitals visited per hour.
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Brisbane
Lady Mountbatten
Flour price change proposed by State Wheat Board
The State Wheat Board will seek an increase in the price of flour consumed on the home market. A motion to this effect passed at yesterday’s board meeting. Mr F J Armstrong noted the 1½d per bushel tax on wheat used for gristing flour was set in 1938 at 6s 2d and should be updated to aid stabilisation of the wheat price.
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Grigbane
State Wheat Board
F. J. Armstrong
Queensland groups form joint Senate team in federal race
The Queensland People's Party and the County Party announced a working arrangement for the federal elections. They will run a joint Senate team and exchange preferences for House of Representatives candidates. No standing Italian committee was established. The announcement appeared in a joint state notice yesterday.
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Queensland People’s Party
County
Howe
Ptateniet
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