Fair Cane Returns In Spite Of Lower Sugar Prices
A report discusses farmers facing lower sugar prices and the challenge of returning fair incomes. It suggests growing compatible crops with sugar cane, including legumes and tea, pineapples, or rice, and considers livestock and dairy options to diversify income while maintaining cane cultivation in tropical North Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubey
Louis
North Queensland
Granada
Dineapples
Frit
Elf
Fragmented voices in a chaotic street market scene
The excerpt presents garbled dialogue about a busy counter and street trading. Readers hear disjointed chatter about sales, prices, threats, and confusion as vendors and customers clash over items and timing, with scattered phrases implying urgency and risk.
Osaka Gaol Break Reported Foiled Escape
An American Associated Press dispatch from Chicago says a breakout at Osaka jail failed as prisoners attempted a mass escape during a side fire. Details are unclear amid censorship and confusion about casualties and the prison’s conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Aumua
American Amocavid Press
Chicsanys
Peyatel
Owaka
Coastal shipping delay in return to coast trade
In Melbourne and Sydney a rebuilding of coastal shipping is under way but shipowners expect no vessels tied for war use will be ready for coastal service within six months. The Wanganella at No 9 Victoria Dock is being refitted but an exact return date for passenger service or routes is unclear. Other ships, including the Mandora Melwraith and Kanimbia, underwent structural changes to serve as landing ships for the Royal Australian Navy and could not yet resume regular passenger duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeane
Graham
Australia
Hein
Wes Bend Ronal
Kupar
Janes
Melbourne
Svan
Victoria Dock
Falla
Navy
Waime
Te Westralia
Adelade
Mandora
Melwraith McBuchara
Kanimbia
Royal Australian Navy
Tealands
Manunde
Adelaide
New Zealand
Stet Oy
Sydney
Adelaide Steanchip Co
Short Term Securities in Melbourne Summary
Short term securities in Melbourne show a £15,000,030 total with August 3 conversion terms. Interest and exchange details are described, carrying approximately 0 percent, with new securities bearing 7 to 12 percent for twelve years. The maturities form the short term portion of the combined £3 million War and Works Loan, issued April 164.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Tn Commmoneaite Eunbes
Truck Driver Fined For Driving Without Permit
Brisbane August 13 A fine was imposed on Nicholas Varela of Murwillumbah for driving a truck without a valid permit within 16 miles of Brisbane. The case cited delays in rail transport and wartime permit restrictions. Varela had multiple prior permit requests denied, with a recent government move to overhaul transport regulations. Four permits granted since August 1 covered one day each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Nicholas Varela
Murwillumbah
M Corter
Varela
A. Tweed Fruit Exchanse
Mits
Binet
Tyles
Gelendart
Frase Busine
Gridoane
Malanda Show Plans Amid Theatre Financing Debate
A local Malanda report notes mounting costs for a new theatre and the choice of cheaper climber scaffolding. The show opens with a ball on a Thursday evening, September 3, as the ball committee and listed organizers prepare and await contract approvals and completion status at the theatre site.
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Cocki
Eise
Wil Pont Sit Mowe
FMP
Engrai c. B. English
Hollingsworth
Winey
Gracy
Derian
Small
Capital controls and inflation debate in Parliament
In Parliament Mr Chifley discusses capital controls and anti inflation measures. He argues for limits on capital movement to prevent hoarding and speculative buying. He notes consultation with state governments and calls for legislation to maintain economic stability without removing controls on land products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minter
Chile Bay
Nossa
Decker
Chifley
Bank Depositors in Canberra Rise After War Impact
August 18 report shows Savings Bank deposits up by 10 per cent since the outbreak of war. Total deposits reach 28,281,000 with 401,001 depositors. An increase of 262,000 in the past financial year reflects renewed public confidence in the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Savngs
Savings Bank
Port Activities Review At Cairns Port
A summary of Cairns port activities shows cargo imports valued at £8,618 and exports around £28,870. Dredging by the Trinity May yields 4,432 tons and 492 £. total revenue around £40,070. Expenditure falls by £234,152 versus a prior period, with revenue estimated at £1,046,000. A naval base and Defence Improvements at Amith's Creek raise planning concerns, while a 12,000 ton forge was removed from London for reproduction in the annual report. Additional 7,000 tons are en route from England, expected by December 40th.
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He Gairns
Cauns Warsour Soard
Aevanal Ak
Ee Om Hk
Trinity May
Buona
Alsmaala
Dimault
Publi Audca
Tome
Naval Base
Amith's Creek
Ares
Cary
Cindy Pruare
Lornar
Jederany
Taleay
Nglana
Vda
Cairns Pentry
Mosman
Acute drought hits South Africa sheep supply
AP report notes a ten percent drop in sheep numbers across major regions due to prolonged drought. Weather has been erratic with rainfall well below average, causing shortages of mutton and contributing to rising prices across farming districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowannesburg
South Africa
Back to the Caves Despite an Atomic Age Warnings
Fragmented OCR report discusses postwar plans and potential underground facilities for war industries. It notes reluctance to revive large scale industrial plants and hints at strategic depots and storage amid cooling tensions.
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Mendy
Sestle
Malo
Red Feather
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Bulla
Ogg
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Legen
Nessouth
Wales
Girirera
Warty Aimiut
Fot Ping
Maniha
Cmde Lang
NA Londen Express
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Pat
Osaka
RSS
WAR Service
Dan Barbey
Helle Sette
Han
Brunei
Balik i
Wenden
Malanda
Meeting OF Condutiee
Owen Aemaatee
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