Australia faces food production crisis and rural revival plan
Australia must restore rural industries to lift exports and balance growth. The piece argues increasing food production is essential for national and global stature, noting urban drift, import restrictions, and the high cost of settling Soldier settlers. It proposes chartered companies and cooperative New Australian communities with government markets and housing support, relying on persistent hard work.
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Australia
Northern Territory
Queensland
Gippsland
Victoria
South Australia
Industrial union records and Brisbane abattoirs case heard
The Industrial Court Member, Mr T Dwyer, heard AMLEU variations to the Brisbane Abattoirs and Meal Export Awards. The union seeks deletion of a holidays penalty clause amid stoppages disputes. Mr A Neumann argued meat disputes are not more common in Queensland. Lakes Creek disputes noted. judgment reserved.
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A.m.le.u
Brisbane
A. Neumann
AMIEL
Nho
Dwyer
Neumann
Queensland
Lakes Creek
Harvey
New South Wales Rutile Mining Co aims big output near Tweed Heads
The firm, owner of the Tweed Rutile Syndicate, plans early production at Cucren near Tweed Heads. It claims daily outputs of 100 tons rutile 168 tons zircon and ten tons ilmenite, positioning as the world’s largest rutile sand producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning Company
Cucren
Tweed
New South Wales Rutile Mining Co. Pty Ltd
Tweed Rutile Syndicate
Cireon and
Tena
Ikienite
Legacy Appeal donors list from Thursday Island 1952
Donors to the Legacy 1952 appeal from Thursday Island include Grand Hotel box 10/11, Wheildon 10d, Hockings 1s, Wanetta Pearling Co 2s 2d, A G Kirk 2s 4d, Thorpes Transport 5s 1d, G Lee 2s 2d, Bee Hop & Co 1s, G Agangs 1s 8d, Yamashita 1s, A T Mille 1s, BH Wiancery 1s, M Hockings 1d, E W Sarenceles 4d, J Ros 1d, G Scott 0s, Mandis 1s 1d, Foo EI 1s 1d, Gate 17s 1d, total about 17 pounds and 1s 3d.
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Thursday Island
Grand Hotel Box
Wheildon
H. O. & RM. Hockings Eay
Wanetta Pearling Co
A. G. Kirk
Thorpes Transport Sl
G. Lee
Bee Hop & Co
G Agangs
H. Yamashita
A T. Mille
BH. Wiancery
M. Hockings
E W. Sarenceles
J. Ros
G. Scott Ol
BH. Mandis
C J. Foo
Co & Lindley
M. Garvey L. Grahem
M. Daly
Tom W Gate
Armed Robbery at Kings Cross Flat in Sydney
Two armed men forced entry into a ground floor Kings Cross flat in Sydney and bound occupants Lawrence Fleming and Jack Murray after tearing clothing to use as bindings. They looted cash and a radio, took a wall telephone to hinder police contact, and fled as a nearby resident alerted authorities. Detectives linked the incident to an earlier station-master robbery at Herne Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lawrence Fleming
Jack Murray
Fleming
Muysray
Ha Murray
Herne Ebay
Lord Mayor Roberts Hosts City Reception on Revenue ideas
The Lord Mayor Ald P Roberts addressed a reception tonight proposing exploration of non orthodox financing for local work. He suggested looking beyond traditional methods as local government considers future revenue sources.
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Ald P. Roberts
Atreoding & Cive
Johnston Ares ME Crushings At Innusfedl District Mills
Our Innisfail correspondent reports weekly crushing figures from sugar mills in the Innusfedl district for the week ended. Goondi processed 10 404 tons, Mourilyan 6 824 tons, South Johnstone 12 867 tons. Seasonal totals show large tonnages but exact figures are unclear.
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Johnston
Ares ME
Innusfedl
Baturasy
Goondi
Mourilyan
South Johnstone
IX MEMORIAN CADEINI In loving memory of a dear cousin
In loving memory of our dear cousin Oreste who passed away on August 7. We will always remember you. From PF Veleriano and Family.
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Cadeini
Oreste
PF. Veleriano
Cane and crushed cane totals rise in local report
Local notes total cane crushed at 117.018 tons with an average 135. Our Tully correspondent reports numbers from 1 11M668/8/2 and other sources. Channel conditions at Fish Point shift north as pilot Shearemith marks the area. Innisfail correspondent confirms adjustments to channel position and warning of shifting currents.
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Tully
Ence
Shearemith
Automobile crash ends in fire near distant house
A vehicle struck a large rock causing a wiring short that sparked a total car fire before any help could reach the scene. The nearest house was about a quarter mile away, with no further details on injuries or outcomes.
Cairns City Council Considers Rising Water Rates
The Cairns City Council plans a rate increase affecting water charges. Mayor Taigee reveals the revenue target of £17,441 as part of the policy discussion.
Aldermanic by law amendments and loan resolutions
A draft resolution pack amends multiple by laws including hotel and lodging rates, shop rents, water rates, and unoccupied land charges. It also includes new borrowing resolutions to fund motor parking areas and cement pipe projects, authorizing loans of £1488 and £52,000 respectively.
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Ares
Exige Sae
Ele Taeanae Ak Acca
Way
Tostiry
Sn Deen
Cairns
Thieves Fail In Bag Snatching In Pesth
A gang of thieves, five women and a man, snatched a bag from a woman on stairs near a shop in Pesth. The assailants fled to a waiting car, with the victim and witnesses pursuing. Names cited include Erk Rape, Nancy Bull, and Mis forted Beanak Sapak, details scattered in the damaged report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cl Clerk
Soule Belmont
Nancy Bull
Emabi Cahier
Perth
Kapa
Bull
Beanak Sapak
Tim
Get
Melbourne Plans to Extend Liquor Laws for Olympic Games
Victorian temperance groups and church organizations oppose amending liquor laws for the Melbourne Games. Olympic secretary Edgar Tanner is reported to favor keeping liquor available to visitors at all hours. Premier McDonald says six o'clock hotel closing would not be altered.
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Melbourne
Edgar Tanner
Tanner
Victoria
7G. B. McDonald
Savings Bank Deposits Rise in 1952 Figures
Bank deposits show a significant increase totaling 15330000 pounds in 1952, with the Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr A Carver presenting figures. The year ended June 30, 1952 saw deposits rise compared with 1951, though the OCR text is incomplete on exact percentages.
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Commonweath
A. Carver
Sandwich Sellers Fined in Brisbane Odd Note
Local report from Brisbane notes fines against sandwich sellers amid a garbled Aug 5 entry. The fragment mentions a monetary fine and references to tasting or trading conditions but lacks complete details or identifiable names or organizations.
Dubious claim cites a 50,000 square mile region and secret radar setup
A fragmented report describes a country era Territory similar to the Frum rid ce area, claiming a 50,000 square mile expanse. It mentions a DC3 aircraft fitted with sensitive apparatus to detect radiations, with Senator Spooner noting private significance and possible finder rewards up to 35000 pounds.
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Spooner
Aylett Denounces Lottery Elections for Labor Candidates
In Tasmania Senator Aylett challenged Premier Cowper over a claim that Aylett lost for the third position in a secret ballot. He said the true facts show for the first time in Labor's history candidates have been chosen by lottery.
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Ee Aylett
J. Cow Ve
Labour Pu
Aylett
Bulk sugar handling at two North Queensland ports approved
Queensland Cabinet approves bulk handling facilities for sugar at Mackay and Lucinda Point. Premier Gair says bulk loading will cut bag costs, with railways adapting improvised trucks. Conversion of North Queensland ports to bulk handling expected to save at least 2 million pounds annually.
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Brisbane
Queensland
V. C. Geir
Mackay
Lucinda Point
Gair
Tment
North Queensland
Water Scheme Briefing Reveals Rail Freight Cuts
A Board meeting disclosed a reduced railway freight rate as part of a water scheme. The presentation cited support from the Coordinator General of Public Works and noted representatives from Brisbane, Port, and Camden involved. An engineer on the board contributed to the discussion.
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Cams
Water board pages plan priority piping orders in Cairns region
The board discussed reduced transport rates and stock levels at Humes Ltd in Townsville. They reviewed 823 17 by 316 inch steel plates and 500 tons demand, prioritizing piping for Mulgrave and Gordonvale, with a staged plan to supply Edmonton and Cairns City Council projects by year end. The aim is to complete Gordonvale by Christmas to ease the grade, while securing priority for Water Board needs.
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Humes Ltd
Townsville
Rudge
Mulgrave
Cairns City
F R R. Morris
Water Board
Cairns
C. Dec. Williams
Gardenvale
Edmonton
Mulgrave Blbe
Gordonvale
C. EL
D. EF. Chsteway
Australian Iram and
Bsteel Ltd
Service cost rise tied to social programs in 1926 notes
A fragmented report indicates increased public expenditure driven by higher rates of aging, welfare measures, and the means test. The text cites a total expenditure of 1,206,421 families affected by adjustments in the year, reflecting broader fiscal pressures and program expansions.
Deposit stock repayments across registers
Repayments totaling 22,558,085 were recorded with 2,739,260 taken up on the Australian register and 1,839,0 17 stock on the London register. The note references deposits and stock movements across registers.
Miners Meet Minister on Cairns Problems and Prospects
Five miners and minister discuss Cairns mining issues including assay office and treatment plant in the north. Riordan notes old ties to Mareeba and urges government subsidies and private assay facilities to ease taxation and keep ore from being wasted. Officials reference local warden and CPS support. plan for relief measures debated.
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Mr. Mecham
CPS
P. Peel
Mar. Riordan
Mareeba
FIRST STATE BEEF AIRLIFT PROPOSED IN BRISBANE
The State plans a beef airlift within three months to move carcases to the coast. ARLA development manager Ian Grabowsky says rising graziers support the scheme as prolonged railway limits and poor outlets cripple cattle sales. A few prefabricated abattoir buildings could start the program on properties.
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Brisbane
Aeung
ARLA
Ian Grabowsky
Premier and Opposition Accept TV Talk Time in State
Premier V C Gair and Opposition leader G F Nicklin accepted an offered time slot from the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The 4 B C will provide 15 minutes each Monday evening for both leaders to discuss any subject on the House notice paper in a studio broadcast during sessions.
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Brisbane
V. C. Gair
Australian Broadcasting Commission
G. F. Nicklin
B.C
Mines and Liontown: prospects rise as gold yields noted
After MLE to the Mt Tea Mines the weme parcel yielded 11 ounces of gold valued at £171. Local feeling is that the revived Liontown field is at the dawn of a prosperous era. The Broken Bay South interests holding an option at Liontown expect to begin dismantling shortly. a notable shift in activity is anticipated next week.
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Mle
Weme
Liontown
Savoys Sydney Trip Cancelled Through Bain
Plans to take Savoy to Sydney for the STC Cup at Rosehill were dropped due to a heavy Sydney track slate. Reporters trip Merry Stout Prince of Pairies and Regalewill return home this week after nearly three weeks in Sydney without racing.
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Melbourne
Savoy
Sydney
Rosehill
Mr. C
Merry Stout
Prince of Pairies
Regale
Prohibited Area Around Monte Bello Islands Declared
Canberra reports the Federal Government has not decided how to prevent foreign airings near Monte Bello Islands as a prohibited zone blocks aliens ships and aircraft. Prime Minister K G Mensies declined to discuss any aspect of the tests, citing sensitive timing.
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Canberra
Monte Bello Islands
Atsalien
K. G. Mensies
Railwayman's Appeal Upheld by Board
A railwayman's appeal was heard by the board after a steep slope near Thess was present at yesterday’s proceeding. Presiding were Cuatreny, M Creed Cc Iy. E. Campbell.
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Peaterday
Cuatreny
M Creed Cc
E. Campbeil
Heavy Rain Disrupts Sydney Transport
Heavy rain and gale force winds hit New South Wales, stopping road air sea and rail traffic. Sydney received over two inches today, pushing the month total to 666 points in five days, with 18 inches in two weeks, a seasonal record, and more heavy rain forecast.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Mackay Sailor's Voyage Hints at Historic First
An Australian maritime tale from Mackay on August 5 describes a possible world first as a ship navigates around or near the continent. The route began in Perth and travels north around Australia toward Mackay, guided by an unnamed crewman.
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Mackay
Perth
Australia
Postal workers skill margins under Commonwealth review
Canberra August 5 The Commonwealth Government will investigate the relation between marginal rates paid to postal workers and base wage increases. Postmaster General Mr L Anthony will study potential amendments to Commonwealth Services in light of the wage structure.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
L Anthony
Commonwealth Services
Object Seen In Sky Over Toowoomba Foundry Night Flight
An engineer near Toowoomba reports a bright object seen over Tate Foundry on August 6 at 10 15 pm last Thursday. The object moved across the sky after a period of stillness and was not believed to be an ordinary meteor. Two or three men observed the phenomenon and described no clear height or speed.
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Ald
EB Jemean
Ald. G. Petersen
Ald. Dolman
Toowoomba
Tatewoombe
Avery Rephd Spend
Manunda Crew Members Convicted in Townsville Case
In Townsville on August 5, four men faced fines after pleading guilty to motor vehicle interference on Fiire Street. Charles Edwin Manhire aged 18 Ross Joseph Bloomfiski 23 and Michael Booth 122 pleaded guilty and were fined seven pounds each with 14 days in default. John Trecor Sorrel 19 and Gerald Anthony O’Neill 28 were fined ten pounds in default 14 days for unlawfully using a motor vehicle without owner consent. O’Neill allegedly jumped into Ross Creek to evade police.
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Townsville
Sewards
Charles Edwin Manhire
Ross Joseph Bloomfiski
Michael Booth
Paul
John Trecor Sorrel
Gerald Anthony O'Neill
O'Neil
Ross Creek
Shipping movements and port arrivals listed
Maritime notices show Masumdi arriving at 7 oclock this morning and departing Friday at p m low, with other vessels like Mancora sailing from Melbourne to Sydney and August dates for Cairns Portland Roads Townsville and Brisbane. Multiple ships such as Beltana Port Kemla Bewcastle and Surplus vessels are noted with expected arrivals and departures around August 4 7 and 18 to 27, including loading for Hong Kong Auckland and Canada.
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Masumdi
Mancora Laives
Melbourne
Sydney
Briabene
Cairns
Tom
Arua
Elsaman
Brisbane
Townsville
Fortland Road
Thursday Island
Portland Roads
Thurwiny Island
Bowen Townsville
Cr Rna
Beltana Macs
Port Kemla
Bewcastle
Estancia
Canada
Taipieg
Brine
Pat Alma
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