Soviet offer to feed Berlin sparks mixed reactions
Soviet government announces it will supply Berlin with 100000 tons of grain and food, while suggesting purchases from Poland and Czechoslovakia. British and American officials call the move propaganda and say Western aid continues. Reuters Berlin notes divisions among Western powers over accepting or resisting Soviet aid. The report covers official comments, media reactions, and the potential impact on the airlift and quadripartite control.
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Russia
Berlin
Soviet Union
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Reuter
Frankfurt
Avialons
Ruslan
Iene
Rusiabb Pro
Lianter
Moscow
PeKeErVvos
Say Lidy
Reuters Berlin
Berliner Zeitung
Neues Dbeutachiond
Emystee Garssn
Opd Newsagency
Oviert
Heritn ‘Food Department
Frese
Taegische Runschau
Saa
Germany
U.S
Exhrtiy
Maal Fender
Foreign Ministers’ Council
Western Union
Faye Ocul
Nile
Bevin
Berton
Lin
Bertin Ories
Fluasion
Rabur
Associated
Preas Frankfurt
LMG
Warsaw
Morelyn Offce
Berlin Plate Reuter
Nord
Mion Oey
Alleatan Vale
Gorose
Oatown
de Reils
Russi
Daligow
Catun
Unik Anticon
Anerean
Rey Fuveter
Usefeld Reuters Diplomatic Carteypotl
Ammerean
Mir UK
Strike Threat By Textile Workers
Sydney reports an Australian-wide strike threat by 40 000 textile workers if margins are not granted in a court session. The union aims for marginal increases for 30 000 female workers, warning of work stoppages across small mills nationwide if the employers succeed in blocking the case.
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Sydney
Councl
Eihibe
A! Lott
Wodd
Findlay
Australia
This Elephant Can Play A Mouth Organ
Sydneys arrival of a South African elephant that can play a mouth organ is planned. The animal will be shipped in a timber crate worth £300, built to house it for the voyage, and natives have taught it to vamp on a two foot mouth organ.
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Turonik Zao
Ates Bly
Warwick Man Wins Dalby Block in Soldier Settlement Wins
Brisbane reports that Warwick applicant E. Erlandson of Dragon Street was among the successful entrants in the Dalby mixed farming blocks ballot for 17 choices allocated to 366 ex servicemen. Other winners include B. J. Handwright of Allora and various ex servicemen from Downs centres. Atherton allocations were also contested by 280 ex servicemen, part of Queensland’s soldier settlement scheme.
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Warwick
E. Erlandson
Dragon Street
Dalby
B. J. Handwright
Allora
Downs
Atherton
Queensland
Dalby ' I
W. J. Blephens
South Toowoomba
W. G. Fillilips
Homi
HL & Story
J Mills
Jandowae
F. C. Green
Varigion
CR. Wile Goong
Western Line
J. WM. Howe
Toowoomba
W. Graham
Oakfed
Goomeri
O. H. Pacock
Dragon Afteet
A. W. McCasker
Junee
Nsw
BPH
Littlejohn
Hondwright
Aliora
Armotrong
Bringalilly
Mulmerran
W.H. Parker
Manapour
Nobby
L. Hanly
J. W. Dickoon
A. McG
Jackson
B. G. Nobbs
Granville Park
Chinchilla
N. Parraway
Johme
Iown
Nanango
Arms ban rows over Malaya shipments in Australia
Sydney reports show union and government clash over exporting arms to Malaya amid a broader embargo. Seamen and waterside workers threaten boycotts if shipments proceed, while officials say export requires ministerial consent and clear purpose. Local firms seek guns and ammunition for Malaya but face supply limits and regulatory scrutiny.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union
Adtiswati
Malaya
E. V. Elliott
Orme
Indonesia
Chifley
Sydney Jueerty
Mrr
Harrison
Chiffley
Thrive
Comrades
Australia
Disposals Commission
Una
Howie
Custom Department
Cluitome
Melbourne
Elliot
Milayan
Waterside Workers
J. Healy
Cramen
Tim Dredging Ltd
Taiping
Amt
Wee
W. A. Freeman
Ping
Owen
Controller General of Custom
Canberra
Freeman
Preeman
Malivo
Ipsa
Sewndaloag
Mileaya
Britain
Spain
Canbtt
Weskerday
Te Custos Department
Petrol Ration Review Extended to August-September
The petrol ration review will be extended to classes 3 4 and 6 during August and September. Deputy Chairman L Frenaghty announced that license holders not in possession or with new style licenses will be tested by the issuing centre for August tickets. Two monthly rations will be supplied for Class 3 4 or 5 licenses called to return recent licenses, to prevent delays in despatch of new licenses. July vouchers stop July 28 with further changes in August.
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Brishane
Pet‘t
Ute
For¢naghty
Mn Autres Atmagy
ANA
Melbourne-Launceston
Dairymen Call for Faster Price Adjustments
Dairymen urge quicker price changes as butter returns lag behind rising production costs. A new contract linking Britain and New Zealand prices prompts hopes for Australian exports, while producer returns face delays from wage rises and cost surveys.
ALP Men Win Two Wharf Union Positions
Brisbane reports ALP sponsored candidates win two union vice presidential positions within the Waterside Workers Federation Bristane branch. Six seats completed with four ALP wins to date, ballot from yesterday shows results for vice president and other posts with candidates including Chamberlain Healy and others.
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Brisbane
Youterdiy
Waterside Workers’ Federation
ALP
Iowa
G. Shepley
Doolin
Seonlan
Sheridan
Vielonte
Chamberlain
PO Healy
Martindals
Botha
Chamberlain and
Healy
Brisbane Seamen Strike Action Recommenced
BRISBANE seamen yesterday in protest action renewed their claim for better conditions for the Seamen's Union. State branch secretary Mr W Casey said after the meeting he planned a readoption of the case, postponement of a decision before the Arbitration Court.
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Brisbane
Prelke
W Casey
40 Hour Week Real Cause Of Price Rises
BRISBANE Mr Galr states abolishing subsidies will raise weekly wages by 10 to £1 and claims clothing costs would rise. Alan Campbell of the Australian Country Party counters that subsidies on wool produce minimal price impact and rejects Galr's figures as ridiculous and politically motivated.
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Brisbane
Galr
Australian Country Party
Alan 3. Campbell
Labour Party
Mir Galr
Omr
Rail Strike In North Predicted In Industrial Court
A predicted general strike aimed at northern rail workers on August 14 was discussed in the Industrial Court. Mr J P O Malley claimed the north would lead a wider strike, while AU Locomotive Enginemen leaders warned of punishments for overtime. Witnesses cited long hours and wartime overtime as context.
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Brisbane
Legimn
J. P. O'Malley
Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen
H. L. Edmonds
Southern
The
Mr O'Brien
Mr O'Malley
Ed- Monds
Townsville
Ed-monds
Mer Malley
Edmonds
O'Brien
O'Malley
Edmonds Waleed
L. G. Smith
Nayne Junction
Railwayrmen
Riordan
Railway Department
Czech General Defects To Germany Amid War Turbulence
London dispatch reports Czech Army Deputy Chief Antonin Bobuini has defected to Germany. The move follows a wider disintegration within Czech forces as Simonobs factions discuss surrender terms and potential safe passage to Geneva. The defection shifts military leverage amid ongoing conflict in Europe.
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London
Associated Press
Frankfurt
Saye
Army Perhausrtans
Taf
Grae
Bungunya Railway Crash Inquest Hears Guard Say Could Have Been Avoided
Alfred Cornelius Johnson testifies at the Warwick Coroner’s Court about the Bungunya June 12 collision between Train 228 from Goondiwindi and a stationary train. He states the earlier train delay might have prevented the fatal crash that killed Mira Eunice May Wood. Details describe speeds, braking, and injuries including a young child and a mother trapped in the wrecked carriage.
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Goondiwindi
Bungunya
Alfred Cornelius Johnson
Johnson
Mira
Eunice May Wood
Mra Wood
Warwick
J. P. Donlevy
A. Mairs
Mir J. BE. Laurie
Rodway
Rud, Leeper
T. L. Harley
ARU
Mir W. MN. Loewng
R. C Vicary
Godnidiwindi
R. J. Wood
Eunice Mary Wood
Alfred Cornelis Johnson
Milwoy Guard
Goonediwindi
Tulwood
Towler
Wisl Department Etruction
Beawanya
Goondiwind
Viegen
Ant
Witncss
Woot
Tad Dilocd
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Wilked
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New South Wales
A.L.P
Clleea
Winnows
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Enon
Tooberh
Witthin
Particu
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Stree
Bond
Hoare
Hiltsurminn
Acar
Iever Wilnen
Bunya Stathon
H.p
Bedrock & H.p
Cresswell
Crafton Street
Ford and
Fordson
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