Inquiry by Sir Harry Brown into Allied Works Council
The Federal Government appoints Sir Harry Brown to lead an inquiry into the Allied Works Council administration. The terms authorize compulsory questioning to uncover facts behind allegations including bribery in contract allotments and breaches of industrial awards. The inquiry follows a Labor Party request to reinstate four dismissed clerks and examine administration.
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Lastpr
Harry Brown
Ue Allied Works
Labor Party
Allce Works
Sydney
Orden
Wypersonetor Council
Christmas Cheer Brightens District Hospital Fun
A district hospital staged a highly enjoyable Christmas event with wards decorated in pastel shades and Icelandic poppy themes. Matron and staff organized a varied musical programme led by Mr York, featuring local artists, dances, and songs to bring holiday cheer to patients and discharged friends. The evening concluded with The National Anthem and thanks to supporters.
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Benijuee
Ie Wainon
Malo Street
Marcels
Hospi
Te Op
Canton
Yue Omens
Dn Wierene
Thade
Iceland
Tron
West
York
Wird
Misssra I. Parkermelin
A. Nivhalls
Kathleen
Barbara Ryan
Dawn Pinger
W. Doohan
Trent Mulligan
Life Old
Baer Valley
ALF
Reypl
Dan Mayer
White Cliffs
Dover
Mark Broanne
Sergeant Mayer
Squibby Peel
Meera J. Parker
A. Nichelle
Dina
Misaes Pot
Party
Barbara Tyan
Mr Rearms
Accordeone
Wane
Pat Parry
W. Rose G Accordaon
Abel Laudereo
G. Histon
Miro
Weichten
Rommel's Army Retreats Continue in West
London dispatch reports Rommel's forces, pressed by British action in the west, continuing to withdraw. The message notes persistent German setbacks as Allied pressure grows.
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Sydney
London
Marshal Rommel
Ile West
Germans Rout Russians as German retreat falters
A London dispatch reports Germans retreating in disorder along the Middle Don while Russian forces surge forward at tremendous speed, echoing the pace of Hitler’s panzer advances. The scene describes panicking German troops and Russians exploiting the chaos with rapid advances.
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Sydney
Whureday
London
Russia
Middle
Don
Prouce
Jewels Stolen Chase After Thief in Sydney Crowd
A young city jeweller pursued a thief through George Street yesterday afternoon and caught him at Martin Place. Rings valued at £77 were claimed stolen. A soldier and no police officer assisted at the scene, and the man was handed to authorities.
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Sydney
Amin
George Street
Wynyard Tailway Staew
Martin Places
Martin Phice
King’s Christmas Day Broadcast on London Station
His Majesty the King will address the Kimpiteene Amenea at 2 pm GMT on Christmas Day on TRE KING TV from London.
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London
Bran Bags Now Under Control
Sydney report says Minister for Supply and Shipping Mr Beasley announced Bran bags were brought under similar control to other staples like cotton and wool prices, signaling tightened policy measures in the wartime economy.
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Sydney
Mr. Beasley
Work of Soldiers Aids Tivertia Farm Harvest
Secretary of the War Agricultural Committee in Tivertia said soldiers as farm workers at week ends saved on Tivertia harvest. About 20 men camped and visited farms during the week to work 12 to 15 hours daily. The camp supplied 5,500 working hours and soldiers were paid 2 shillings 6 pence per hour with meals and accommodation.
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Ayden
Suliman
War Agricultural Committee
Tivertia
Axis ships sunk on way to North Africa
A damaged wartime dispatch reports two Axis supply ships sunk en route to North Africa with further vessels damaged. The unclear report notes possible additional losses and mentions Allied observers and North African operations.
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Sydney
Londo
Licht Oval
Kirielkey Parthes
Mark Africa
Asis
North Africa
Alestrayer
Tivoly Talkies Holiday Programme Adds Western Fun
Tivol Talkive presents a holiday schedule weather permitting at Rin Gardens with "Call Out the Marines" starring Victor McLaglen and Edmond Lowe and a Western with William Reynolds, Hopalong Cassiday. The week includes "Twi- Hehe pu wae Toll" with Andy Clyde Brad King and a Monday night feature "Everything on Ive" starring Ivette Kare Roscoe Karnes and Edye Kennedy.
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Gweather
West
Maries
Victor McLagle
Lowe
Fortas Ie
HBO Radio
Victor McLaglen
Edmond Lowe
Oether
William Rey Ak
Andy Clyde
Brad King
Ivete Kare
Roscoe Karna
Edeye Kennedy
Maryland in Technicolor brings 1940s cinema to town
A page of film listings highlights the Maryland in Technicolor feature and a varied lineup. Cast includes Kentucky in the leading role with Tavaiein and Pay Webi Tiwana among others. Weekend shows feature Henry and Digzy with Jimmy Lyndon and Mary Anderson, plus The Night before the Divorce and The Time for Kerns as supporting titles.
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Maryland
Tinergy Auer ‘Terlievlor
Chantry
Thepimanen
Hewuiy Ail Paulo
Sage
America
Maryflung
Cincsound
jHenry
Digzy
Jimmy Lyndon
Mary Anderson
Charles Savi
Lyn Barry
Mary Beth Hughes
Joseph Allen Jue
Hospital Christmas Cheer Donations List
A list of donors and small gifts for hospital Christmas cheer includes Mrs Write jam Mrs N J Toll cake Mrs Harrington cakes KD Fraser cakes Hospital Ladies Auxiliary two turkeys and ham M OBrien one pound Mrs Lange ten shillings Country Women's Association one pound Mrs Ryan tea prune and jelly Mrs Fleming fruit and cordial powder Miss Aployr fruit Anonymous one pound Graham Hawkins sixpence P O Hearing five shillings W W Riley seven sixpence A Cartwright one shilling McGee one shilling Mrs W Fee dried fruit T Nielsen cake and tomato soup Mr Pittgerside sixpence 262 Club one pound Miss Skidmore cake and tomatoes Mrs Smith cake.
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Write
Mra
N. J. Toll
Cate
Pittgersid
British Minister Casey Warns on Middle East War Outcome
London bulletin quotes FR G Casey, British Middle East minister, saying the war’s outcome could hinge on Middle East events. He warns Kaligns will recall 1943 with dread and pay heavily for provoking France as it falters while a single path could save Thyamine, noting they have the resolve to act.
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Sydney
London
FR. G. Casey
Middle East
Casey
France
Casey Ut
Thitiane
Bowls Pairs Competition Reports Mixed Results
Four pairs contested the bowls event yesterday afternoon with two wins two losses. Notable performances came from players Joespreens Marrs PF Paspatia and G Stephenson, who each recorded a win and a loss.
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Joespreens
Marrs
PF Paspatia
Voll
Amd G. Stephenson
British Sabotage Party Intercepted Near Borlieux
A German interception disrupted a British sabotage party near Borlieux on December 17 as members prepared to begin operations. The article notes the Germans wiped out the group before it could enact its orders.
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Sydney
Thiuraday
Borlieux
Postwar Plans Unofficially Outlined by Prime Minister
Reported statement on future treasury and postwar reconstruction roles includes two new federal portfolios. Mr Garlin announced creation of Postwar Reconstruction and Agriculture ministers with Messrs Chifley Selly sworn in Tuesday.
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Fingles
Mr Garlin
Chifley
Selly
Willecame
Tugedsay
Reece
Wrreem
Tanefer
Commonwealth
Agricwliire
Labor Counell
Wes Willows UI Monthly Meeting Notices
The 262 CLUB lists dates for the Wes Willows UI monthly meeting at Mrs Wells Totus on December 27 and January 13. It notes future gatherings at various addresses and a math contest. The next Chile meeting is January 27 at Mrs Moller’s home at 3 30 p.m.
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Wes Willows
Wells
Totus
Miehgs Cmd
Cunetons
Alus
Jaowary
Ales
Nielsen Church Surerts Janueney
Welly
Welbone Sires
Forden
Operator
Messer
Houndary Street
Owies Af Greturiad
Chile
Tirs
Moller
Teachers Federation Affirms Union Affiliations in Sydney Conference
The Teachers' Federation, meeting in Sydney on Thursday, voted by an overwhelming majority to affiliate with the Averrilian Council of Trade Unions and with the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council.
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Sydney
Thuraday
XSW
Teachers’ Federation
Averrilian
New South Wales Trades Aod
Lubo-Cogneil
Overseas News From The Advocate Aims At Broad Worldwide Feed
Overseas news summary notes the Advocate sourcing from Australian Associated Press and pulls items from The Times Daily Telegraph Daily Mail Daily Herald Daily Express Manchester Guardian Reuters and AP News. It mentions varied international outlets and editorial caution on expressing a newspaper view.
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Advocate
Associated Press
England
The
Times
Daily Telegraph
Daily Mail
Daily Herald
Daily Xpress
Manchester Guardian
Reuters World Service
Associated Press of Great Britain
Nitish Unied
Prego Nuk Exchange Telasrapt Agency
Aml
New York Times
Herald
Tribe Aa- Bovlaled
Perse
United Press Associationa
London Times
Wheat Quota Rules Clash Between Farmers and Owners
The Wheat War Committee reported to the Department of Commerce in Canterbury on an official ruling affecting quotas. Sharefarmers who supply full plant and labor receive 3000 bushels quota at standard price, while owners receive half a quota of 1609 bushels on the remaining crop. a first advance of 2d per bushel is payable. A sharefarmer on the third shares the quota with the owner, sharing one quota of about 1800 bushels.
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Department of Con Merwe
Canter
University and War University Students In War Context
The Director General at Minipower issued instructions regarding university students who failed AM examinations. The Manpower Advisory Committee discussed best uses for these students. A university commission is expected to set advance dates for later selections and unreserved faculties.
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Minipower
Wirth
Universite Studentess Reeerve Facultier
Unite Selentine Manpower Advisory Committee
Revomt Mendsilons
Allen
Las View
University Commission
Cuelior Yeas
Defendants Fined in West Wralgag Police Court
The West Wralgag Police Court heard multiple stock and stray animal cases on Wednesday. Defendants were fined for allowing stock to stray and for other related offences, with costs and professional fees imposed. several cases were adjourned to a later sitting.
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Airageon
West Wralgag
J. Englert
G. P. Engtert
Bealf
D. & Meckengin
George Broad
Hand Shire Council
Welcome Street
Vth
Englert
Behiary
Connetl
Kirajong Street
Weet Wyslons
F. J. Lainburn
Thomas Jackson
Jay
Bf Wit- Neag
Fourtees
Lilttie
Chavelle Street
W. Wiehards
Matin Street
Sud
Three airmen killed in New Guinea clash during Australia assault
Squadron Leader William Verdina and two crew members died in the New Guinea operation. Another crew member was seriously injured. Casualties include Captain Pording, 22 year old Domild Veviss Kerr from Menindie, and Arthur Rupert Fizerorr of Murrowheena. Sal Leo Charles Callehan, 27, formerly of NZ and Sydney, is listed among the injured.
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Melbourne
Gnoee
Vir
Australia Armey
William Verdina
Hig
Otve Beeen
New Guineas
Pording
Niyveragl
Domild Veviss Kerr
Sitgie
Menindie
Arthur Rupert Fizerorr
Murrowheena
Sal
Leo Charles Calleehan
Aligle
Sydney
Married Teachers Act Sparks Push for Repeal
An arm meeting of the Teachers' Federation calls for repeal of the Married Women Teachers and Lecturers Act, aimed at restoring employment for single teachers and facilitating their absorption at Teachers' College.
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Awong
Teachers’ College
Prime Minister Supports Domestic Help Regulation
The Prime Minister states belief in the validity of domestic servant regulation and vows not to abandon it. He emphasizes professional competence and income levels as factors for employing staff and upholding standards.
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Cur- Vin
Invers
Old Man's Protest Would Go to Gaol Over Horse Found Wandering
A dogged court scene in Kurrajong Street West Wyn Jong revolves around Guy Gulliver, owner of a horse found wandering. The owner argues it was starved on Crown lands, while the bench notes no crime in ownership, but liability for straying. Gulliver is fined £4 including costs but funds are quickly raised to release him.
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West
Police Ark
FL Grugenn
Guy Gollyer
Kurrajong Street
West Wyn Jong
Thomas Jwelwon
Kurrajous Street
Guy Gulliver
Pat Fm Tehoor
Liv
Loch
Imne
Atmaylag
Eilly
Tumne
Beo
Crown Lands
Thomas Facksos
Berrjong Street
PAM
Rene
PML
Cele
Ali Baba Morsehead and His Twenty Thousand Thieves
A World War II era poem extols Ali Baba Morsehead and his twenty thousand thieves in a fighting song. The piece references Allied offensives in the Western Desert and battles near Alamein and Egypt, using comic language to mock Rommel and wartime courage. It preserves front line spirit and wartime rhetoric.
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C. Clements
Wert Wyalong
Frontierson
Jim Clements
ALP
Eset
Wester Desert
Jerry
Beypt
G.C
Bo Leslie
Audy
Rommel
Ali Bula Morgebeat
Egypt
Moter Bar
Caine
Alexandria
Nore
Remmels
Morsehead
Poem Fragment Reveres Ulladulla Sea Wind and Lighthouse
A fragmentary poem by Isadel Fitzgerald or related author expresses longing for Ul Ladulla with sea wind strong and beaches ringed by rocks. The speaker recalls a lighthouse beacon and a geold voice blessing the coast as rest and peace.
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UiIndulla
Isadel Fitzgerald
Potato contracts clarified by Commonwealth Potato Controller
Air A. C. Foster, Commonwealth Potato Controller, denies rumors that potato contracts permit waste to meet Army requirements. He explains contracts are between growers and Australian Potato Committees, not with the Army Supply Department.
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Air A. C. Foster
Commonwealth Potato
Someonigins
Department of Agriculture
Idle miners appeal spurred by Dr Evatt at Newcastle
On Tuesday the Federal Attorney-General Dr Byatt inspected Richmond Main Colliery and urged about 1000 miners to boost production. Today workers walked out amid a dispute over wheelers and clips Bers at Hebburn and nearby sites, signaling industrial unrest in the region.
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Newcastle
Federal
Atorney-General
Byatt
Richmond +Main
Hebburn
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G. P. Evans
Arenes
Dlundshire Council
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Umadulla
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