TAX POWER FOR STATES AND THE COMMONWEALTH
The Cairns Post discusses the Canberra conference of Commonwealth and State Treasury officials as they negotiate tax powers. It notes taxpayer concern over pay as you earn and the need to limit total tax take, critiques the postwar rise in state grants, and argues for a clearer division of fiscal responsibilities including funding for public works and price control. The piece urges states to reclaim taxing power and avoid obstructing a fair tax system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fadden
Conference of
Commonwealth and State Treasury
Canberra
Commonwealth
Snowy River
Largest Girl Guide Camp Ends at Mackay
Aug 13 Mackay. About 160 Guides take part in Queensland’s biggest camp at Far Beach. They will leave tomorrow by rail after a week away from home. Juniors Sandra Jhoring Lynette Potter Anthea Maynard and Mararet Louis share first impressions while Valerie Duffy notes independence. Camp fire and harbour hikes stand out. supervisors say the camp will be finished soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
Queensland
Far Beach
Sandra Jhoring
Woodward
Cairns
Lynette Potter
George-street
Gladstone
Anthea Maynard
Mararet Louis
Swan-street
Idonvale
Valerie Duffy
Cartwright Street
Ingham
Alleged Thefts At Ingham Three Men For Trial
Three men Terence Bernard May Joseph Mather and Stanley Ronald Brown were committed for trial by Mr T Keeher in Townsville on August 23 for breaking and entering the Lee and Co store at Ingham on July 31. They pleaded not guilty to the charge and reserved their defence. A second charge covered an alleged break about July 23 involving similar goods valued at £158 17s 8d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Tene
T Ke’eher
Supreme Court
Terence Bernard May
Joseph Mather
Stanley Ronald Brown
E Lee and Co. Ingham
Tokio Earthquake Shocks City on August First
A brief Tokyo earthquake rattled the metropolis on August 1, prompting emergency alerts and temporary disruptions across transport and communications. Officials urged residents to stay indoors in affected districts as crews assess damage and restore services.
Coromar's Court Hears Morton Death Case
The Coveneу Ute ha Arnold is inquiring the death of Allen Nisms a 23 lorry driver from Noonbinsa who died in Cowra District Hospital on July 20. Mrs Ruby May Norton 34 has been charged with BD G Fergus of the CIE testified Morton bought rat poison bottle found in his car. Evidence included remarks about poison and a reference to Williams a hero of the Cowra floods and subsequent injuries and hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coromar
Coveney Ute
Arnold
Allen ‘Nisms
Noonbinsa
Cowra
Ruby May Norton
G. Fergus
CIE
Morton
Fragmentary Weather and Transport Note
A fragmentary report records times such as 2 am noon and 3 pm, with temperatures 74.1 degrees and 809 degrees and percentages including 33 and 52 per cent. It mentions an ambulance officer attending a patient, departures from Cairns and a return at 55 pm covering TH miles in eight hours three minutes.
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Lef Cairns
Tom
Capeiesie Show and Brisbane Show Plant Exhibition Notes
A Cairns City show mixed with Brisbane entries featuring North Queensland shrubs orchids ferns and plasias. Local authorities enter in a non competitive display. A £75 contribution funds the Brisbane show. after, Mr Mitchell will exchange his exhibits for plants not obtainable in the calm strict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Mir
Tom Mitchell
Brisbane
North Queensland
Mitchell
Default judgment in Cairns Magistrate Court
A default judgment was entered by Mr ED Smart in Cairns Magistrate Court for 30 pounds 4 shillings 10 with costs 1 pound 13 shillings 7 against H O Barkus a repairer of Abbott Street Cairns. The action claimed for goods and services provided by William Henry George Groom trading as the Sunday Australian. Mr AD O Beirne appeared for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defas
ED. Smart
Cairns Magistrate's Court
William Henry George Groom
Abbott_Street
Cairns
H. O. Barkus Teatrument
Abbott-street
A.D. O’beirne
Groom
Cyclones operate in Southern Queensland and northern New South Wales
BRISBANE Aug 13 Two cyclones were at work in the Southern Queensland and northern New South Wales border area. The storm activity continued as authorities monitored paths and potential impacts on coastal towns and inland districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Southern
Queensland
Srnaeons
Hailstorm Ravages Darling Downs Causing Crop Loss
Mr Vieritz recalls the worst hail storm in memory as heavy precipitation drenched the Darling Downs. Rain aided dairy, wheat, oat and barley farmers while transport links faced disruption. The storm featured a destructive willy-willy and flooding rivers, with August rainfall peaking in Sydney coastal areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vieritz
I_cn
Darling |Downs
Yalarbon
Allora
Henry
Winchcombe Cannon Ltd
B. Hottom
Eprin
Ayr doctor’s quick aid after sudden collapse
A doctor assisted a person amid a sudden collapse in Ayr, providing immediate care at the scene. Bystanders reported the incident occurred near a local establishment, with emergency services attending promptly and transporting the patient for further evaluation.
Migrant League notes mixed reception at centre event
The new settlers league report cites mixed reactions at a migrant centre event held on 2. Nationalities were asked to learn English before acceptance. Sugranis overseen activities. some transit and work guarantees discussed while authorities denied favorable communal assistance.
Zedeon Thousand Double's Bait Length Away Mystery
Fragmentary OCR hints at a mystery involving a person or entity named Zedeon Thousand and a phrase about a double and bait at some distance. The readable bits are insufficient for a clear event, place, or outcome.
Officials Prepare Pest Control Liaison Visit Across States
Officials in Marezeba Vic tori and West Governmen tests prepare for a week long liaison with the Department of Health. The visit aims to ensure growers receive the latest pest control advice on two substances, Aldrin and Dieldrin, shaping future Australia wide guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Heath
Department of Health
Australia
Administration Costs Canberra Report
Fragmentary text notes administration costs in Canberra with unclear details and broken phrases hindering full reconstruction. Mentions dates and comparisons but lacks coherent events, names, or figures to confirm specifics.
Statement By Mr Pearce in House of Representatives
CANBERRA Aug 13 The House heard a statement by Mr Pearce regarding measures to improve the economy and trade policy amid rising tensions. The brief session outlined planned actions and the government’s stance on fiscal reforms and international negotiations.
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Mr. Pearce
House of Representatives
Outlook for THS Club Depends on Member Support
In his annual report Allan urged members to back the club to ensure its survival. He stated I will do all I can, but I must have your support, concluding his remarks on the need for collective effort.
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Allan
North Queensland regatta heats at Cairns Osires Wharf
Bowen and Mackay contested the annual regatta at Cairns with Allan reporting morning and afternoon races for seniors and juniors. Prize money accounted for 905.
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Cairns
Bowen
Mackay
North Queenland
Osires
Allan
Brisbane trainee champions crowned in Brisbane event
Trainees led by skippers including Glynis and Care dominated the Brisbane event. P club affiliations highlighted by mn O'Meara IV and FR Bolton as top performers. The Austra Py Nd ckoneret Brisbane group produced the trainee champion, with Brisbane noted as the venue for the year.
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Mn O'Meara IV
FR. Bolton
Thas
P Club
Ckoneret
Brisbane
Brishere
Glynis
Care
Government Education Policy Showdown
Opposition members claim the school entry age may be adjusted as the government eases on implementing its undertakings for Queens. The article outlines policy tensions and the government’s stance on education reforms and developmental aims.
Rum Jungle ore deal linked to major Australian firm
A fragmentary report mentions a major Australian company involved in ore carry and wealth, referencing figures such as Oster, Fraubovitch and Dodds. The text hints at atomic influence and tectonic advisory, but details are unclear due to damaged source material.
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N Wealth
The
Atomics
T. Oster
F. Fraubovitch
P. Dodds
Shipping Move: Cumgles Due Cairns Monday Lead
Shipping note shows Cumgles slated to Cairns Monday as lead mar for England Pietana in Byaney for incon.
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Cairns
England
Pietana
Byaney
Incon
New Brisbane Bridge Plans Amid Electrification Push
Planned bridges for Brisbane aim to streamline rail traffic, including a new bridge near Grey Street to support electrification. Construction is slated within a Dex period of 12 months, with funds tied to loan money. The project seeks to remove a bottleneck while expanding rail capacity.
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Brisbane Railways
Grey Street
Subudben
Untidy fragment notes operation timeline and entities
Fragmentary note mentions an infrastructure project or operation with unclear dates and entities Sita tem and Mebo, suggesting an intended but incomplete timeline or plan under discussion. Further readable details are insufficient to identify concrete actions, places, or organizations.
Attempted Gaol Break Before Visiting Magistrate
A report notes an attempted gaol break that occurred before the visiting magistrate on a charge of attempted campaign. The brief item records the incident and the presence of the magistrate.
Pea Nut Board Elections In Queensland Districts
Walter Kelly of Kulara near Atherton was re elected representative for the northern district. N J McAllister of Wondai and L Young of Wooroolin were elected unopposed for the southern district, and R K Nothling of Yeppoon near Town for the central district.
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Brisbane
Walter Kelly
Kulara
Atherton
N. J. McAllister
Wondai
L. ¥. Young
Wooroolin
R. KR. Nothling
Yeppoes
Ton
Local Market Prices Reported in Aug Trading
Fragmentary Aug reports from LOEDOR show price notes for goods in New York markets. Data is incomplete with several garbled terms and missing figures, leaving key entities and values unclear.
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Loedor
Sambeen
New York
Tine
Meomu Pe
Ferry Master Of Drunennes In Court Hearing Details
The ferry master of Druneennes faced Central Court concerning an incident by a ferry berthing near Circular Way. A 22 year old friend Litt testified about the maneuvers including misalignment at the jetties, the vessel drifting for minutes, and a late approach to berth while the mate observed Litt in a distressed state. The bearing will continue tomorrow.
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Spain
Heald
Alee
Thares
Agit
Sargeant
Litt
Diesel Locos From U S To Be Investigated in Sydney
Aug 11 From Wich, the chief mechanical engineer and Workshops superintendent Mr W Hall will travel to Sydney to study handling issues of the railways first seven diesel electric locomotives built by International General Electric Co. The units, weighing about 48 tons each, are being loaded for shipment and expected to arrive by late September. Three more on order will follow. Hall said heavy lift facilities in Bri may pose problems as some wharves lack rails and the ship's crane must manage the loads. In Sydney he will meet with officers of the NSW Railways Department.
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W. Hall
Sydney
International General Electric Go
United States
Hall
Bri
N.S.W) Reilways Dep Piment
Unclear Ottawa Discussion On Migration Talks
Fragmentary note reports a minister denying cancellation of migration negotiations with Germany. It cites Acting Minister H Beale and another official E Buk, indicating tense debates in the House of Representatives about urging continued talks. The date appears as Aug 13.
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London
E. Buk
Germany
Mr H Beale
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TOKIO
Earthquakr
Young Mans
Ferguson
Williams
Lodo
Oslo
Vored
Ws.w
W. Lashed
Kempasy
Weather Bureau
Fmorrow
Ceniga Cosst
Sydney- Brisbane
Bondi
Hastings
Hawkesbury
Latins Coves
Fog Rivers
NEW Settlers League
Zedeon
Mes
Emily Chinn
Jimmy Cabzuteees
Marezeba
Victori
West Governmen
Teeasuber
Ferechg
Worth Queensland Poets
Sitatem, Mebo
Dabct Bugan
Peanut Board
Mel Kelly
Arrnas
Druneennes
U.S
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