Queensland ports upgrade plan for postwar trade growth
The State Government outlines a postwar port improvement programme across Queensland costing hundreds of thousands of pounds. Aimed at readying facilities for increased trade, dredging and river deepening are planned to handle larger vessels. Works near Brisbane and Sheraton receive emphasis, with new dredges and harbour works outlined to boost shipping capacity and reduce sailing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cphe
Queensland
Gaiencross
Veuard
Hutt
Larwer
Hewong
Harbour for Boats and Brisbane Anchorage Project
A proposal for a boat harbour in Brisbane aims to provide safe all weather anchorage for sailing and motor boats. The plan references Aquarium Passage and Doboy Creek areas and notes discussions among officials and fishermen about channel deepening and port improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mator
Hatflett
Hanlon
Wastin
Brisbane holiday traffic floods rails and roads homeward
Thirty thousand tired sunburned holidaymakers converged on Brisbane as they return to work. The trundle between Sandgate and Brisbane and the Southport and Brisbane roads ran crowded with patrols monitoring safety and delays. Road and rail services faced heavy demand, while weather and holiday camps remained busy, with many tents staying up despite the run home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Trvi
Sandkate
Bouthport
Briabyne
Pwr
Dietard Tiattie
Qwllee
Enduney
Miatoriata
Dangerous
Sriviigur
Inenvy Toto Iitig
Nery al Coolangalta
Uae
JMR
Markos
Bolle Fis Eelad
Msitovn
Howdy
Yestersiay
Henin
Pam Vesterday
Lenelies
Hornibeak
Pacttte
Polis
Income tax cut effects and worker earnings questioned
The report describes a broad tax cut action with claims of a 124 percent reduction and shifts in social services taxation. It notes weekly earnings, wage adjustments, and the anticipated impact on individuals and families as authorities discuss new lower rates and payment structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Gunes Taspayers
Azollation
Sultry day with storms and weather forecast
A fragmented weather briefing notes sultry conditions and expected storms. It references a forecast region including Brisbane and Moreton Bay with showers and varying temperatures, and mentions yesterday’s thunderstorm activity near Charliemill and Direuwwandy with distances observed.
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Brinage
Wagan
Uonereap
Ait
Charieyilin
Shaetevie Astor
Direuwwandy
Metropolis
Davelopine
North Frentie
Queensland
Wollaved
Nori
Bouch Enairely
Sintrrta
Moreton Bay
Vent
Noritvnank
Medical Certificates Doctors Headache in Queensland Policy Debate
Medical certificates for the sun sparked a heated discussion in Queensland as doctors and officials argued over policy, with calls to tighten certification standards and link certificates to occupation changes. The report notes pressure on workers and the role of the Chamber of Manufacturers in shaping guidance, plus references to manpower and travel exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
The
Sun
H. W. Lent
Austemium
Dr Story
Hind
Fan Ae
Ina
Bart Beer
Alteanote
Queensland railways to speed up with stronger discipline in 1946
A report forecasts faster Queensland rail operations in 1946 and stricter discipline for staff. Railway workers welcome the plan but urge amplified enforcement, including improved maintenance, coal quality issues, and tougher safety measures. The discussion touches on repair backlogs, station conditions, and calls for better working protocols amid wartime strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OCW
Queensland Railways
Lacks Height Yet Shows Skill In Local Festival Scene
The report describes a Scottish pipe band event in Parkdale with performers including a trained father of a piper and a national dancer. It mentions injuries from accidents, ambulance responses, and named individuals such as Cynthia Stewart and Edmund Pahake, with several victims treated at local hospitals after a tram and motorcycle incidents. The chaos highlights a day of music, dance, and late-breaking news from the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper
Vent Etter Ian
Hithland
Shearr Traibhaldy
Q P P Organises For Polls Queenglinid People s Party
The party aims to mobilize support ahead of the Wimmera By Election with efforts to organize campaigns, field candidates in six contests nationwide and engage voters across regions including oaths and party meetings.
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Q.P.P
Queenglinid People's’ Party
Gata
Sheela
Eer Ormaniing
Rpedermelece Saas
Vananden
Wimmera
Macy Ena
Marae
Perty
Natn
Edna Tara de
Agai Ae
Dade
Fragmentary obituary notes from a devastated region
OCR fragment recounts a woman and others amid wartime destruction. Mentions a professor, a teacher or scholar, and references a devastate count in a troubled area. Names and places are garbled, but a sorrowful obituary tone emerges through scattered phrases and broken sentences.
Premier silent on hospital fee dispute sparks public notes
Fragmented OCR captures a heated exchange over hospital funding with Premier and ministers silent on a proposed hospital fee. Key figures Belly Nicklin Foley and Kerr, MLA, discuss federal-state roles, private hospitals, and state payments, amid a push for government authority and timetable details.
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Summih
Mra
Belly
Sharemian
Martyr
Publicly Hospital Advisory Board
Belly Butt
Une
Matty Dijk Publ
Hermeduat Hospitale
Kiva
Ignanataty
Epiava
Severnpewmnigg
NPI
Cepmoituelibn
Nally “Bederal
Wien
Mtr Boley Land
Mater Public
Privayo
Ouhye Qurwaite
Nigkellry
Bill Monearit
Fecardert
Nicklin
Plowe
Rivanit
Haley Plattin
QubLie Hospital
Wetton
Foley
Mim Ltd
Eno
Feon Sixtt
Mr Foley
Kerr
MLA
QPP
Arborea
Sand Garden Winners Highlight 1941 Competition
The report notes nine winners in the 1941 sand garden contest with judges A. Letehtord and JR Crowiber naming prize recipients from South Ballina and Lismore. Prizes included entries by Vince Hehe ele Cribb Thlynd and Gabby Tela, with book tickets credited to Ronald Chatten and others. Southport lifesavers conducted two rescues at Main Beach, saving a Dorothy May case and another unnamed person.
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Wren Snajoy
A. Letehtord
JR Crowiber
Ballin
South Ballina
Hudson
Brinbane
Zeeevin Spedding
Swuey Spedding
Lismore Cribb Island
Tribe
Ean Mierda
Vince Heheele
Cribb Thlynd
L. Rumlen
Tmz
Eribb Telan
Stackwon
Gabby
Pateleht ‘Croony
My Javkeens
Wid
Roy Watson
Bert Sann
Southport
Main Beach
Josday
Southport Ieavers
Borothy
Michison
Annerley
Shoppers Seek Later Hours as Shops Extend Day
Local shops announce revised opening times with late evening hours. Businesses plan to stay open until 8.30 pm while morning sessions begin at 8.00 or 8.30 am, with several stores adjusting hours to meet consumer demand.
SUNBURN IS YEAR ARRESTS AND AMBULANCE REPORTS
Sunburn cases this year are down with fewer ambulance responses and injuries. Police report successful patrols during holidays and continued traffic safety efforts.
Surf Returns Airman's Watch Amid Murder Charge
An airman named Bryant, 26, died after a wave washed him from a surfboard near Maroochy. Investigators say Walter Batten was involved. he returned to shore and was remanded on a murder charge. The Royal Australian Air Force was not immediately available for comment.
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Adelaism
Tuesaday
Dorbert Batien
Gamera
Finnair
Navn
Mortum
Mersteyrmanuhll
Poe Bryant
Lanehee
RAAF
Paridln
Tailor
Maroochy
Bryant
Batten
Bryancottey Matsyise
Lary Om Devetuli
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Philip Mae
Fruahie
Dallina
Lifeouver
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Sida
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Fomuy
Ellie
Uihacen
Erie
Rustin
Migaee Rita Leit
Mary Ashgrove
QTC
Albion Park Yaster
Hindle
Ann
Ernie Wan
Leonie
Naliday
Chistes
Walt
Rom
Bultam
Rasayana
Sapulatius Jeans Iain
Henry
Raliwaimien
Lenin
Foster
Burtel
Sinaliaaly
Yeni
IpAwien
Worksop
Daly Ce
Albany
Stewart
Alan Cer
Rylvia Stewart
Creve
Aoorre
Mock
Cynthia” Stewart
Aibairy
Shelte
Caer Raat
Tweed District Hospital
Jean Howell
Garrick Street
Coolangatta
Ind
Drishare
George Marshall
Rhondda
Rhondds Kelly
Mixx Australia
Courier-Mail
Hogantungan
Rockhampton
Siweller
M. Hawkins
Fares
Hendigea
Eee
Mir Cesseri
Ayow
Mel
Bourne
Hak
Patan
Tor
Abe
el Nore
Federal
Nelson Burns
Rhondda Kelly
Ana
Rhondda Wan
Meinlie
Sydney Tuenany
Cally Weday
Pasamaion
Isos
Fa Railion Grdinarthy
Ite
Nts
Randy Wilt
Sai Minne
Fini
Ain
Tel
Murondis
Mac. Robertson
Urier-Mail
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