Seek Maximum Possible Increase In Australian Sugar Price
Delegates at the Queensland Cane Growers Association conference in Innisfail on April 19 voted to push for the maximum rise in the Australian retail price of refined sugar due to spiralling costs. They protested UK Cuban sugar purchases and debated home price impacts. Speakers argued that prior penny increases were swallowed by rising costs from shipping, sacks, and other Marketing Board charges, requiring a substantially higher rise.
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Q.c.ga
Innisfail
Apr
Queensland Cane Growers’ Association
United Kingdom
Sugar price debate splits growers at conference
Delegates from cane growing areas, including figures such as Mr Ben and Mr AL Ae, debate a practicable price adjustment clause for refined sugar and the impact on the industry. The conference discusses emergency measures, government cooperation, and possible price protections to sustain production and prevent collapse of supply chains.
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Monee
Berms
Bendeeead
Ural
General MacArthur Homecoming Draws Vast Crowd
General MacArthur arrived at Washington National Airport to a triumphant homecoming as more than 50,000 people watched the landing and officials including Defence Secretary George Marshall and President Truman greeted the celebrated commander. Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan also welcomed the general amid ceremonies marking the event.
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Washington
MacArthur
Washington Neuenrt
Defence
George Marshall
Truman
Min Yor
Harry ‘Vaughany
A W U Requests Government Weekly 40 Hour Week Plan
Melbourne April 1 The Australasian Workers Union asks the State Government to introduce legislation to provide for a standard working week The proposal aims to extend union coverage to more workers and to set a 40 hour week with pay rises The union cites only 15 percent of workers in the trade industry under its scope and seeks an award winning commission to enact reforms Mr AO Davis speaks for the union outlining the plan including a wage up to £10 13s
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Melbourne
Australias Workers’ Union
Brendent
AO Davia
Hve
Davis
Mrs Daisy Bates obituary from 19th century Australia
Mrs Daisy Bates died in South Australia at age 9 in unclear circumstances. The fragmentary report notes her wealth, a charitable bequest, and mentions Ireland and 1800s migrations. The text is garbled, but indicates a notable figure with historical ties to Australia and Ireland.
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Brisbane
Daley Bates
South Australis
Australis
Ireland
Boyer
Pacific Seamily Pad Taking Shape In us
President Traomem aid today that the Vida Bloke Tor moving tovaral ae Agreement Uh Asstralle Naw Zealand one Facile security symem against ag trewlen. We ace Otecancling realy sawmrity errengumtart marauani 49 Which the United 'Armed ... the war came at peace uy die Pawitie.
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Washington
AAP
Traomem
Vida Bloke
Zealand
Ag Trewlen
United
Ballot Paper Forgeries in Queensland Police Court Case
A Brisbane court heard that two ballot papers were forged in the state election, with handwriting expert Detective L J Berdwell linking forgeries to Queensland's principal electoral officer Bernard Sepa. Four of 33 absent ballots were in Maguire or Sepa handwriting. other forgeries were attributed to Randwelta. The hearing, involving officials and clerks, adjourned to a later date.
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Brisbane
CLE
L. J. Berdwell
Queensland
Bernard Sepa
Bardivell
Maguire
AugAlre
Bardwell
Iim
Siale Grecia
Aumg
PMG
John Henry Austin
Limber Serchant
Loch McCurvie
iMivex
Sima
Cech Babes Aie
Amore
Melbourne boy charged with murder of four year old
A Melbourne boy faces murder charges after the death of a four year old near Newport yesterday. Police say the boy was fed at drawing and there were signs of injury. The case involves Bruce Arthur Thomease of Foutecray and an aunt named Mocald Saag among unclear details from the report.
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Melbourne
Bruce Arthur Thomease
Foutecray
Newport
Polio patient treatment plan discussed at Cairns hospital board
A Cairns hospital board debate on expanding polio patient therapy cites rising cases and calls for enhanced physiotherapy services. Dr Flynn recommends timely aerial ambulance assessments and possible hospital visits, while education and town hospital resources are explored to aid recovering children and staff.
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Vnayelotheraplat
Ses Dee
Cairns
Brisbane
Flynn
Outbeck
Townsile
Cairna Hoapitay
Ar Campbell
Priernen
Messisraphy
Sreedy
Ts Fignal
Jamiesam
Sian
Search Mailed for Missing Hinesweepers in Ocean Affray
Reports from a plane trace multiple signals and debris after the Affray yesterday. Admiralty and Navy search units sweep the area for possible wreckage and survivors with early indications of debris and a missing vessel.
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Duane Repor
Sian
Ted
Alfray
Admiralty
Navy
Toe
Apo
Allied push into Chorwon and Hwacheon area advances
United Nations forces moved into Hwacheon and Chorwon as part of a broad offensive along the Korean front. Reports say Chinese forces are mounting a delaying defense to slow the advance while Communist regrouping is expected along the Chorwon Kumhwa line.
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Apri
United Nations
Howechan
Chorwon
Saat
Hina
Thie
Ottawa Aprib declares new departmental branch
Fragmented text indicates Ottawa government plans to create four new departments under the Canadian Pulp Association. Officials discuss control measures and regulatory steps, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Ottawa
Aprib
Tring
Tye Mechaoioa Nod Chemical Pulpeures
Interisie
Lucky Escape Story in April Naval Incident
A garbled report recounts a near miss involving Prancie Set, a Petty Officer’s wife, and a submarine incident tied to April 18. It mentions a lucky escape, unclear names, and references to vessels and a Thames area event from the prior year.
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Gilet
Nusrat
de Thames
Power to Control Prices in Towneville Debate
Senator G MeLaaz of Towneville advocates strong price controls with the Commonwealth Commissioner, arguing measures would curb rising costs for pensioners and wage earners. He cites past debates and a public meeting at the Tree of Knowledge as backing for action.
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Jean
Canberra
Mensiex Govarnment
McLaay
Australia
Senator McLeay
Tree of Knowledge
Innistadl Court Opens Price Breach Case
Apr 11 proceedings at the Innistadl Court of Penny Sem saw John Haetley prosecute Javier Turley over alleged violations of the Prohibiting Price Gouging Act. Turley allegedly sold women s shoes and men s shock at prices above permitted maxima during a public benefit show. Several prices were corrected. three items were found to be mispriced. The defendant claimed the business faced supply costs and cartage, and disputes continue over the alleged excess charges and standards.
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Innispan
Innistadl
Penny Sem
Turkey
Murtison
Hurtley
Cairns Chamber Objects To Townsville Rail Control
Cairns Chamber of Commerce members voiced strong disapproval of the Railway Department system granting Townsville authorities power to control rail traffic in the Cairns district. They urged decentralisation and debate with the department over Cairns managing its own traffic, amid concerns about wheat shortages and non arrival of supplies.
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Railway Department
Townsville
Cairns
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Cairoe
K. M. Kehoe
Tacadek
Firsdeick
Dietiot
Boomerang Arrangements In Transport Policy Debate
A garbled report discusses transportation routing, service suspensions, and requests for expedited arrangements. Officials mention boomerang effects, carrier routes via Torres Strait, and potential shipments to northern Queensland as part of service adjustments amid shortages and inquiries from Cairns.
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Philp
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Atherton
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Tere Broaer
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Hope of settlement urged amid government talks
Fragmentary text references government action and settlement hopes. Mentions Waterside, a shape bid, and appeals to remain united. Contains garbled lines about agreements and ongoing negotiations without clear outcomes or dates.
Road Trip Details From Rockhampton To Cairns
Fragmentary notice references a Rockhampton to Cairns road project with Minister G. McLeay, routing via Mackay and Watervale. It notes a morning meeting before departure for Cairns and mentions a deadline related to a common fru ch crank.
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Rockhampton
Cairns
Mackay
Nanpower
Sui Watervale
Iig
Pauport
Amelie G. McLeay
Cairee
Bulimba Seat Won By Laroue Brisbane
April 9 Lab Sones report on Bullies State, with discussion of a resolution to address country people and stamp duty, naming Cairne and Comra crm and Shirk ina Keak amid concerns about representation. The text mentions a class, a duty office, and references to local officials.
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Brisbane
Wii
Cairne
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