Labourites back late September election in Canberra
Canberra Labour members favour a late September or early October general election. Cabinet and the Parliamentary Labour Party are set to discuss timing, with ministers signaling a policy statement after the vote or beforehand. Officials note finance policy is unlikely to be debated now, as discussions focus on marketing power and broader constitutional considerations.
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Victory for Evatt Five Killed Decision to Send Franco Case to Assembly
New York Herald Tribune commentary notes Evatt's win and calls for greater Assembly authority. It cites UN Security Council debates on Franco Spain and warns against drastic measures, urging peaceful democratic evolution without foreign intervention. The Times discusses subcommittee reactions and world reaction to Spain's path.
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Bomb explosion at Bathurst camp kills three soldiers
Sydney reports a bomb blast at a military camp near Bathurst killing three Australians. Privates T Dickinson, M Freeman, and A Maio died instantly, with others injured. The blast occurred during meals as mortar fire shattered the area. Sudden of Batn lurat narrowly escaped injury.
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Curtin Promised 40 Hour Week in Claim
An Australian political dispute centers on allegations that Prime Minister Curtin promised a 40 hour week. The transcript cites a 1¢-hour claim and references divisions within the Australian Federated Labor Party. The testimony discusses potential impacts on trades and federal conduct amid wartime policy debates. The document cites ARU secretary statements and various unnamed witnesses.
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Woollen Goods Coupon Rates Reported Reduced
Melbourne reports lower coupon ratings for woollen goods amid shifts in pricing and production. Market observers note changes in companioning of wares and pricing signals affecting retailers and manufacturers.
NSW Police To Resume Revolver Practice
Sydney reports that revolver training will resume after a hiatus with the metropolitan superintendent announcing the return of target games and live practice sessions. The plan outlines phased reintroduction focusing on safety and procedure while maintaining officer readiness.
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Gladstone Show Faces Postponement Over Scheduling
A local Gladstone event faced cancellation plans as organizers agreed the show could not proceed on the original date. Officials cited time constraints and conflicting commitments, proposing a revised calendar and committee actions to salvage the program. The delay affects entries, awards, and the host venue coordination for the planned celebration.
Germany Faces Record War Debt Estimate
Germany's war debt is put at 10,008 million marks by Finance Minister. The figure, reported by Whe Wellieh News Service, reflects a vast postwar obligation with uncertainty over repayment terms and currency stability.
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Minister's Warning Over Ether
Government advisers warned about ether competing forms amid recent tests. The briefing noted risks of ether degradation and cautioned manufacturers about production and handling standards to ensure safe pharmaceutical use.
Canberra loan conversion announced by Mr Chifey
Mr Chifey announced that a Commonwealth London loan of £187,114,207 due July 1 was converted at par to a new 9 percent annual rate. The securities mature in years with a government option for redemption after July 1 1907. The conversion, described as among the lowest rates for a Commonwealth loan in London, reflects long currency terms.
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Dr Evatt May Visit Japan in Foreign Policy Brief
The article notes speculation that Dr Evatt may travel to Japan to discuss postwar relations and potential diplomacy. It mentions domestic commentators and policy figures in Canberra weighing the impact of such a visit on Australia’s stance toward Japan and regional security.
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Death Toll Rises in Four Day Memorial Holiday Period
Reports show 225 deaths in a four day Memorial Day period in the United States with 115 traffic fatalities and 94 from various causes including shootings and accidents. The figures cite National safety groups and officials warning of ongoing risk during holiday travel and events.
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All Night Ordeal Sailors Save Boys From River Current
A 18 year old and two younger brothers aged 17 and 16 were rescued after drifting in a boat for hours. They became exhausted and cold before police retrieved them off the coast near Bowen Mile, detailing a desperate night at sea. The boys, named Willis 119, Willis 14, and Roy Gregory 16, were picked up in the early morning by a police launch after a harrowing night wandering with little food. Information indicates they had set out to gather firewood and were carried toward land by the current. Their parents are reported involved in the saga, with ongoing inquiries into the incident. The sailors recounted the freezing ordeal and the group’s slow struggle to reach safety before dawn.
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Grim Flood Tragedy Hits New York Area
A chaotic flood narrative from a Philadelphia correspondent describes severe flooding in Pennsylvania and New York. Boats struggled to rescue marooned victims as people drowned and communities faced inundation. An improvised boat saved one survivor while a boat's capsizing left a boy dead.
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Fragmented OCR text on Labour politics in Goulburn region
Incoherent OCR passage mentions Labour, elections, politicians, and a soldier figure. Several garbled names appear, referencing ministers and parties. The fragment hints at a political context in New South Wales with timing around elections and public sentiment but lacks coherent facts or a clear narrative.
Trade unions plan stalled talks amid meat industry hold up
Reported rail and mine workers unions prepared for a major meeting with dockers and delivery crews, as a planned strike action was postponed to Wednesday. Officials said discussions will address safety, wages, and industry conditions with the Queensland Colliery Employers' Union, aiming to resolve tensions before the next session.
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Australians Remains To Be Transferred To Base Cemeteries
Australians’ remains are to be transferred to base cemeteries in Lae Rabaul Toro Mindanao Morotai Labuan and the Philippines after repatriation ships from Brisbane. The plan involves two 250 ton cargo ships carrying bodies from the south Pacific war theatres to burial sites in Asia and the Pacific.
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Boarders Jump from Balcony at Gympie Incident
The 22 boarders of the Mining Exchange building were repelled by a fire which began on a veranda and spread to a balcony. People tumbled to the street, with injuries reported to Miss Denton and others. a man named Steven endured hospital care, while damage occurred to rooms and belongings.
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