Record Arrival ee Brisbane f Migrants
Two hundred women and migrant families arrived in Brisbane yesterday. The ex-Hungarian army escapee and associates were among those displaced, with many wives and children onboard. Telegrams connected them to Polish, Latvian, and Ukrainian origins, as authorities assessed their status at the camp near Roabenda.
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Ovoar Paul
Veel Wi
Roe Ger
Murphy
Bris
Childtnt
Ivan’ Bee
Witann Wenla Bates
Enech
Fesoma
Petrol rationing rejected by Tasmania council decision
Hobart reports the Legislative Council rejected the Liquid Fuel Control Bill after a conference with petrol resellers and motor interests. The bill failed on its second reading. Premier Cosgrove noted any future action rests with the Assembly, while Queensland and Victorian traders watch the national situation.
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Hobart
Tasmania
Legislative Council
Dalton
BHI
Labour Party
Tasmanian
Mr Commore
Boa
Cosgrove
Melbourne
Price control remains in force amid state stance
The report notes that price control is not being lifted by the state authorities. Price minister Mr Dewries replies to Mr Bruce, arguing that any removal would require statewide agreement and social justification. He contends no social authority has been quoted to support a repeal, and that governments of all states would need to concur.
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E Ap
Dewries
Bruce
Ossibie
Two Votes Save Victorian Government from Defeat
Melbourne reports that the Victorian Government survived a near defeat in the Legislative Assembly by two votes after a tense adjournment motion on housing. Key MPs Bennett Hyland Lind and Edmunds shaped the final division amid lobbying by whips from both sides. Government health and housing policy were debated as calls for an emergency housing measure and a Housing Commission inquiry emerged.
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Melbbourne
Liberal-Country Party
F. Edmunds
Country Party
Messrs
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H. Hyland
G.P
A. Lind
Edmunds
Bal d. Lechte
Lop
O ‘Amax
BR. Curnow
L.C.P
Jr. Wan
M. Smith
J. Dains
W. Ruthven
Lab
Ruthven
Curnow
Howsioy Commission
Warner
Lab. Carlton
Edma
Promier
T. de Cidham
Raf
Laader
Baltion
J) G. Moponsid
Housing Commission
Thom
Boy Drowned in McIntyre River near Inverell
John Robert Mcleod, 15, from Inverell High School, drowned after falling from a rope stretched across the McIntyre River at Inverell. He swam with two younger friends who reported the incident. Rescue attempts failed. the body was recovered about an hour later by Mr Thomas Parker.
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Tamworth
John Robert Mcleod
Inverell
McIntyre
Holt
Robert Binny
Godfry Fredo
Mc Leo
Thomas Parkerett
Union Move on Free Medicine Scheme in Melbourne
The Manufacturing Grocers' Union plans to urge all members to demand free medicine prescriptions. Union secretary Fr. J. Riley said the Trades Elast Council should supply access for doctors already listing the Government formulary under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act. The push follows warnings from AO T U leaders about possible steps to pressure the BMA to approve the scheme. The Trades Hall Council supports reviewing the request though several doctors already use the formulary.
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Melbourne
Manufacturing Grocers’ Union
Fr. J. Riley
Trades Elast Council
Oisi
A.O.T.U. Imr RK. R
B.M.A
Trades Hall Council Seorshery
Mir J. ¥. Stouth
Greater penalties urged against drunken drivers
In Sydney Rev K N Bholley of Chatswood led a church synod to denounce dancing and gambling and urged stronger penalties for drunken drivers. He noted magistrates act firmly but higher court appeals overturn penalties, calling for deterrent enforcement of the Motor Traffic Act to curb crashes and tragedies. The synod unanimously urged the state government to tighten laws and penalties to reduce alcohol related traffic harm.
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Sydney
K. N. Bholley
Chatswood
Church of England Diocese Synod
Export ban urged on timber and housing reform
A unanimous Congress resolution urged the Federal Government to ban timber exports until Australia met housing needs. Ex servicemen would gain access to repatriation hospital care and neurosis cards to aid police, with amendments to the War Service Homes Act and rent assessment rules under housing schemes.
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Congress
Yentel
T. J. Stoddart
Stoddart
Australia
Nsw
W. Yeo
J. Broye
MSW
Repatriation Department
War Service Homes Act
Australis
McOngress
Housing Commission
Wedhame
Beefs Agreement Signing Faces Last Minute Hitches
London reports a delay in signing a beef trade accord between Australia and Britain. Britain objects to terms, Australia weighs the British objection, with a formal reply expected within days. The contract would set higher prices for Australian beef under Admiralty terms.
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London
Tha Bening
Australia
Prain
Britain
Navy Minister Angers Diggers Clash at Clermont Meeting
At Clermont the RAL sub-branch protested to the Prime Minister after Navy Minister Mr Riordan addressed a Sunday trial meeting. Local Labour loyalists attended from Hughenden but the branch members voiced strong objections, insisting the gathering breached legal norms.
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Clermont
Clermont Ral
Hag
Mr Riordan
Wee
Bent
Wub
Sein
Mer Riordan
Riordan
Hughenden
Gunray
The
Labour Arty
European Woman Killed by Terrorists
Singapore: The Burg wife of a nth miner and a European woman killed in Perak during a 17 month emergency. She wore a green uniform as a bandit squad shot at a police vehicle en route from Taiping to Belawa, causing no casualties.
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Singapore
Umee Teena
Perak
Jses
Terroria Frat
Taiping
Belwinva
Cabinet to Discuss Meat Shortage Today
Brisbane state cabinet meets after the executive council to review meat supply in the local market. Housewives reported yesterday shortages while butchers ran out early and wholesalers and retailers push for price decontrol as colonies also weigh in on the issue. The prime minister delayed travel to a conference in Melbourne to address the price issue.
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Brisbane
Executive Council
Tale
Pricen Minster
Devrient Haw
Conference of
State Prices
Melbourne
Darwin Housing Under Chinese Greek Control
In Sydney Mr. T. B Brown of the Darwin Hospital and Darwin RSL spoke at the REL Federal Congress about housing for ex servicemen in Darwin. He claimed Chinese and Greek owners charged high prices to push out veterans and urged homes be made available for ex soldiers and their families. Congress deferred the debate on the issue.
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Sydney
Darwin
Brown
RSL
Hamples
Congress
Hikers Rescued After Four Day Bush Ordeal Near Katoomba
Marcia McFarlane and five companions were lost in the Blue Mountains for four days. McFarlane, initially listed seriously ill, was found to have a strained stomach muscle. Rescuers carried her over rough terrain to water and shelter before a late night rescue near Katoomba. She recovered in hospital and returned to Sydney by train with the group.
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Sydney
Marcia McFarlane
Katoomba
Blue Mountains
Kotoomba
Milas McFarlane
Roachside
McFarlane
Furlane
Hustling Time for Mr Fadden
Queensland election tour wraps up as Mr Fadden travels 1900 miles by plane car and train to Wonthaggi Victoria. He adds 1200 miles to reach the coal miners meeting and plans to thank Mr Monies at Canterbury Memorial Hall before polling day.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Nah
Fadden
Country Party
Wonthaggi
Victoria
Oympie
Chifley Policy Speech Draft Approved in Cabinet
Canberra reports say Prime Minister Chifley’s draft policy speech emphasizes full employment and government restraint. Dr Evatt called for redrafting to highlight foreign policy, while cabinet ministers noted the speech will stress the government’s record and debt reduction within balanced budgets amid expected economic challenges.
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Chifley
Van
Ineceh
Nome
Evatt
Yemerday
Pepomtad
McChifley
Road Tax Debate Highlights Rail Competition and Costs
Brisbane reports Opposition Leader Nicklin attacking road taxes as iniquitous amid parliament debate on Transport Commission estimates. He argues taxes hamstring rail and favor road users, urging revenue to fund state roads and asking for a fair share of petrol tax.
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Brisbane
Nicklin
Micklin
Transport Commission
Bourkes
Abies
Pr.mart
Motor Trans
Alkens
Ind Lab
Mundingbuera
Tranaport
Saane
Courter-Mall
Railways
Mir Duggan
Mrns
Muller
Commonwealth
Idr Duggan
the & M
Duggan
Belshans
Tau
May Revert to Fire Fighting May Revert to Fire Fighting
Fragmented text discusses fire protection, overtime, and funding. It mentions Tom, overseas, a ladder tender of £1700, a board, Ald Lanham, and a city council precept. References are unclear. it notes reliance on volunteers for protection and training.
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Otela Costa
Brisbane
Pires
Tome
Ee Ee
Lanham
Cownall
Lena
Moony Ee
New Times
Boarding House Death in Toowoomba Filmed by Officer
A boarding house in Toowoomba saw the body of an eight man found at about 11 oclock Sunday. Police officer August Lay Ryan, 72, had only arrived the day before after hospital discharge. A boarder in a nearby room discovered the scene and said there were no other circumstances.
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Toowoomba
Tell
Rcoe
Watina
Auguslay Ryan
O Dwyer Re elected Lord Mayor of New York
New York official Williams a Democrat is reported as re elected for the office of lord mayor. The item notes the political scene and references unions in passing while indicating the outcome of the mayoral race.
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O'Dwyer
New York
Williams
Hi Marcantonio Mo
Bill to Ban Bottles at Boxing in Brisbane
Debates in Parliament over a proposed BAN bill to bar bottles or containers from boxing and wrestling venues. Health Minister Jones doubts successful prosecutions under current law. barrister Wanstall says manslaughter or bodily harm charges possible. Penalties include up to £5 or one month jail for bringing bottles in and up to £25 or six months for throwing bottles. Debate pauses as leaders urge elimination of bottle throwing and hoodlum behavior at venues.
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Brisbane
Health and Home Affairs
Jones
Wanstall
Toowong
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