Ban on Super Grade Petrol Imports Shocks Australia
An import prohibition order announced by Sir Frederick Stewart bans super grade petrol for ordinary use in Australia effective noon. Ordinary grade petrol remains available while existing supply chains adapt. The move aims to free up supply for defense and Empire needs, with overseas refineries no new super petrol shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sir Frederick Stewart
Frederick
Mayorista
Hrederick Wiewart
Aus ‘Walla
Ime
United Kingdom
Defence Works Plans and Outdated Defence Plans
Defence plans and contractor papers are questioned after dated materials and misdated dies affected production. Auditor General reports delays and overpayments in defence orders, with Army and Commonwealth officials pressed to explain design changes, pricing, and contract terms amid costly rework and altered production schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Menates
Conan
Siréet
Jie
Antares
Pora Motor Company
Austiniln
Apell
Lorie
Alera Corporation, Ltd
Tout
Nols
Wivaways
ORION
Joe Vsmnutetan
Golay
Boon
Paynwols
Eginninrs
Sittin
Ariel Finnenniene
Controut Payne
A W U Wage Claim Debate At Court Hearing
The court considers an Amalgamated Workers Union wage claim of 4 8 per week and a Trades and Labour Council request for 28 shillings, with Combined Unions weighing in. Fallon notes differing figures and whether to hear the claims as filed or amend prior to judgment. Officials discuss potential base wage of 24 8 and the impact on union demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ntanaae-Shurslly
M. CO
A.W.U
Fir & Basle
Australia’s Security Not Neglected
Prime Minister says Australia’s security will not be neglected and manpower remains vital. He argues Australia should not drain harvest manpower and that Empire strategy depends on Britain’s victory for security.
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Australia
Uanmemma
Thunday
Auaralie
Siren
Britain
Naval Vessel Being Built In Victoria
A naval vessel is under construction at Wilfaustown dockyard in Victoria. Reported progress indicates nearing completion with detailed work on hull and superstructure.
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Victoria
Melbourne
Wilfaustown
al Hargour
Wrigitt
the Sockeyence
Queensland Bingo Revival Sparks Political Debate
The Queensland Council of Churches plans discussion next week on a bingo revival amid political tension over funding and cabinet permits. Labor members oppose government delays, while the Lord Mayor faces questions on council land use for bingo.
Woman Killed in Fall From Railway Carriage
Kadinen Grace Nipriner, 38, died this morning when a number of Walked goods train coaches crushed her near Rushley. Harry Grab, escorting Ber to Mirtaban, grabbed her briefly as she fell between carriages. Her stocking and shoe came off. no aid could be found and the emergency brake was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mockmampton
Thurtay
Rushley
Tarsi- Mar
Harry Grab
Tien
Trushend
Ber
Mirtaban
Contingent Trains South for Farm War Memorial Link
A.LP reports contingents to depart for the south by four special trains. Messages describe mobilization amid ceremonial references to past conflicts and inter-state gatherings. About 100 relatives and Irish participants expected. another contingent to assemble tomorrow with duties toward memory events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Thurwlay
Lee Nive-mar
Formau
Houth
Irland
Tosmurrow
Widir
Syed South
Bombing Plot Mentioned in Frontline Report
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a bombing plan involving Russian and Allied elements. References to Finland, planes, and military actions hint at wartime operations, with unclear attribution and incomplete names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versajentiy
Finland
Lya
Ureivay
Atallan
King’s 80 Mile Western Front Tour Inspects Front
King and Queen Mother accompanied by General Gort and the Duke of Gravoenier toured the Western Front, visiting towns and front lines. The visit included aircraft movements, patrols, and a reception with pilots, ending with tea and a dinner featuring Lancashire hot pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gort
Duke of Gravoenier Noulit
Shane
Atrny
Juan
Nehlere
Plley
France
Napoleon
Wellington
Lancashire
Max Oimch
Guurdenen
Pallaniey
Three Italian Bombers Crash Near Rome
The Rome correspondent of the Associated Press reports three Italian bombers crashed on the outskirts of Rome while en route from Milan to Tome. Thirteen airmen and one farmer were killed. The crash path and surrounding events are described with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thurlay
America
Rome
Kres Halli
Milan
Tome
Ticom
Import Licensing Update From Canberra
Special import controls announced in Canberra set licensing for importers of goods and arms orders. Licences will be issued for category 1 items and for goods previously contracted before November 19. importers must apply by December 1 with verification by the Collector of Customs.
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Canberra
Lawson
Iigeneek
worteNs
Ayers
Wappilena Bulore
Ito
Anbiyfe
Lore Apely
Lore Apely At Umd Shal Mane
Patewors
Fragmentary Clues Hint at Gutter Find and Injuries
An unclear clipping mentions a gun in the gutter and back wounds, with garbled phrases. It references names, places, and a price or value note, but the text is largely unreadable, offering only disjointed fragments about a weapon, injuries, and possible names.
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Axtelice Gita
Fancy
Sieiped Navin
Bron and
Blas Ata Tk
Nasy
Ous Price
Rey
Ana Brown
Boy Guuenp
Berg
Aino Detter
Sisan
Ximag
Pigott Eco.pty. Ltd
Defence
Hugh
Ucn
Bait
Casi Herra
A.W
Turkey
Rumania
Italy
Sweden
England
Aim
Maltia
Bucharest
Mumania
New ‘York
Taney
Hungary
Germany
Moscow
Spain
Europe
Oslo
League of Nations
Ing Gustav
Ayia
Pin
Luna
Norcarn
ARNE
Baglioni
Wpa
Latvia
Pooter
Nice
Clewwrie Lahdinus
Fudlnid
Copenfustet
Q.ce
Ueemiund
Haying
Frishaye
Ketsons
Queensland
Baxtine Party
ALI
Labour Party
Beenie Yhey
Krall Fd
Promae
Poralla
Yoni
Aidena
Miler
Bry Binwo Agai
Aldee Fund
Une
Australian Labour Party
Tox
Feey
Whieller
Tig Cors
Jowlay
Count Lin
Tut Tieslay
Coumelh
Agaliay
Ingo
Bursy Porte
Avain
A.lp
South
Western Front
Paeaems
Guster Ab
Crepr Avalon
Johnsons
Gee
Selle
Dewigiaatt, Wd
Hixrd Wearliye Government
Ehud Dei
Tiuthon
Khasi
Navy
Siyey
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