Future of television debated by party leaders in Australia
A report on proposed television policy reforms discusses private versus public control, potential fees, and the national vote. Leaders stress caution about delays, the need for parliamentary approval, and the impact on family life and education while evaluating technological advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Amenes
Mie
Television
van Ihreode Amt
Pene
Fédéral
Newt
Hessuse Auairstia
Toulnl Orler
Dows
Austealia
Australia
Aly Ferrery
Regular Army Man and the Unclear War Dispatch
Fragmented OCR text references regular army, sea and land forces, and a parade or meeting. Mentions best wishes and days, with unclear names and places. The passage reads as a garbled report of military matters, likely describing movements or announcements with multiple misspellings and broken phrases. No coherent event or subject stands out due to the illegible source.
Shipping Move Details for General Cargo and Passengers
Shipping signals discuss general cargo to Cairns and London ventures, with dates and crews noted. Mentions vessels Brin wane and Maccey Trewnarine Sutin at Cairns, voyage plans, and various transit ports. Includes reference to treaty links, December departures, and a note on future movements and canalisations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccey
Els
London
Lier
Georgus
Anecim
Cairns
Agar
Sic
Worker Statistics In State Brisbane Now 40 Thr iiter
Acting Government Statistician Ms Do Smith reported that state worker counts declined in the last year with fewer employed men and rising female participation. The figures show changes in workforce composition and indicate trends across public and private sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Coun
State Des Fressee
Stativticem
DO Smith
Fa Pertranan
Secrhers
Shambrook and Toova Srows In Memoriam Fragment
A fragmented obituary notice honors Shambrook and Toova with references to family, hospital, and memorial lines. The text mentions Charles Mitchell and a father to David Tom, plus late life lines and mournful verse. It preserves a somber, era tone with garbled names and dated phrases from December 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HELL
Fiat Novem Sr
Ne Dama
Local notices and incidents across the city and region
A mixed local report covers council finance rules for half year rates, ambulance activity from the Caine Base Hospital, and a Tasman area weather forecast. It notes Mulgrave council loan considerations for sports reserves, a Tully hospital admission after injuries, a gun pellet incident, and upcoming public and political meetings with references to budget, irrigation projects, and treasury loans.
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Gergeown
Norvian
Caine Base
Bishop Compliments School On Year Progress At St Monica’s
The annual report of Morris’s High, Intermediate and Primary Schools praises increased primary enrollments and moving kindergarten from the main building. It notes successful university preparatory results, prizes in Cairns and Port competitions, and strong sports and arts performances amid expanding facilities and spiritual formation at St Monica’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris's
Ndenisa
St. Monica's High Benoa
Ca Noir
Cairns
Sonie
Tobruk
White Pam Devie
Marilyn Golden
HopsarSayromontition
Merle Lowrie
Ana
Fileen Pearca Wan
Cairn
Universty of
Queensland
Fen Mionnurs
Sie Sen
Bonaire
Aileen Tagues
Tueniville
Monea
Monsentor
van Doren
Eilean Pearce
Pam Daviy
Secord Ianeetiveleard
Liar Magnes Canon
Werlew Lesina
Avtima Kernety
JM Andersen
Beryt Murti
Allren James
New Permanent Wharf Fire at Werk End
Fire at the new permanent wharf site near Culee bylacaan Mae caused activation of alarms and water lines. Fire crews responded around 1:00 pm yesterday, with reports of a wire accident and several injuries. investigation ongoing. The incident occurred at the Darwin timber wharf under construction, with preliminary estimates suggesting significant damage and potential impact on the fishing competition schedule.
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Fang
Bylcaan Mae
Baie Sire
Jeter
Watweyrening
Akert Alene
Pere Teanellima
Wooslume
Bilers
Fourpaniont Lipton
Br- Frnden
Peter Johannsoo Sinn
Bigernde
Ievel
DAWES
Fedial Deserament Uit
Mle Lupton
Cbiel
Darwin
Enlborntaries
Jon
Goa
Luploe
Jonennaen
Bera
Mineeet
Ghortiy
Bad Year Mo Bar to Flower Show
Caires Bocietts first display leads to a locally noted flower show entry.
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Caires Bociett
Election of Yer Gum halts drift amid show chaos
A crowded show failed to settle disputes as Yer Gum and rivals clashed over judging, with officials frantically restoring order. The event featured horticultural displays, speeches, and the annual prize rounds, while organizers faced criticism over exhibit placement and timing.
Decorative flower arrangements showcased at school event
A display features baskets and vases of flowers arranged for effect by Mrs LC Rutiman and others, with named participants including Mrs LC Marty, Mrs AN Miptes, and Mr No AL Wales among teachers and students. Vegetables and fruit items also noted in the exhibit, reflecting a multi item school fair.
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Strampl & Show
Tropics
Pesersind
Tronvormee Association
Rex
Sears
Simon
Fulton
Gratia
Unita
Horshel
Regal
Union
Cairns
Laurence Hort
Tonighe
Gillman
Ealge Hetic
Onal Posta Ware
Moray
The
Commonwealth
Uthorilien
Eladial
Uae
Huthan
Wasden Thane
Amena
Neniac
Wes Rome
Sire Rana
Tor
Daniel
Raper
Liverpool
Ena
Australie
Cdarglone
Giedlel
A. Ofnee
Pertery Amnulel
Roland
Histo John's
Church of England
Mulliman
Aktimam
Snown Ingham
Ruttamae
Fermen
Townsville
Carreupes
Teslinal
Electricity Board
Brabane
Woodwara
Mtra
Kelly
Rathman Denliz
Charm
Min
Hlachitoreok
Rutonan Duatines
Coune
Mul's
Beit
Galllardis
Almgh
Githority
Hellamee
Z. Cleghors
Brent
Feliow
Inerzin
Dougwe
J. Culinter
Queensland
W. Ho Sherrin
Shiley Amoriatinn
Bey
Biota
M. Sherrin
Betam
Susie Wise
J. Cane
Itre Tc
Phil Clarke
Uttimer
M Macouschie
Santi Cope
D. Plaber
Cahinford
Mra
Cme
Coe Stee Gattinan
Tass
Siaiowe
Eease
Ribow
B Pennell
Byes
Ven Dorso
Mre
Rutten Zinnia Englimy
Siat
Sabla
P Purcell
Velde Langea
Commier
Cittipe
Prise
Basgeane A
Caseveriey
Bolton
Colertion
Mr & Allwood
Mra T Cleghere
Margaret Peterson
Nual Flower
Pariow
Eilees
Mooa
Bippentime
Bomogtue
Carhotic Seeders
James I
Balam
Sorel
LC Marty Man
AL Wales
Rurriman
Ronciman
Ruriman
Earl Wiel
Eel Chia Blam
Labour Party Retains Werriwa Seat In Tight Contest
Labour holds the Werriwa seat with about a 12 percent swing in the total count. Griffith leads with 15 245 votes against 21 257 for the Liberal candidate, total votes reaching around 30 08 and 111% counted. Further counts showed discrepancies corrected. Opposition letters called the result a strong Labour victory and condemned previous Liberal policy.
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P. Canaria
Griffith
Oceanion
Sigler Setures
Cairns Post Reports Native Forces in New Guinea Tour
A Cairns Post summary reports Native forces in New Guinea guided by the Army, with Fort Moresby officials and ministers discussing land laws, local administration, and the deployment or expansion of the Pacific Tot and Peace initiative. Details note land tenure, barracks sites, and cooperation with New Guinea administration while highlighting training and future force expansion.
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Francia
Serurdey
Paul Masiuck
Pspita
Gaines
Rittes
Pacific
Francis
Cheamy
Papua
New Guirres
Newea
Fane
Leer
Aspyie
Tn Reise
Hour of Song at Gorton shows large audience and praise
The program for the hour of song features George McTavish and his company delivering surprising harmony and engaging performances. The band and select pieces like Sew Colonial and Alexander's Fag are highlighted, with a farewell and encore including Victor's Return.
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Gorton
Hcmm
Eocep Bee
Tell Ull
Tyma
George McTavishnd
Suimprising
Gecree MeTarnty
Alexander
Brand “Rowe
Joan McPhail
Urea
McTavish and Company
Victor
Guews
Commnion
Cricket Test at Adelaide displays eventful day and bold performances
Adelaide Test day six sees Ras Ladvall open stands and score 150 runs for one of the day’s highlights, while Kober and Mule propel NSW chase amid misfields. The match features dramatic bowling and a late comeback, with December community tote and charity event announced.
Migrants to North Queensland cane fields reported
Ilation text shows twenty Taher migrants arriving today to work in North Queensland cane fields. The report lists several place names and organizations, but the OCR text is garbled, making precise details unclear.
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Sydney
Noy Tur Bars
Suaper
Wnrk
Queensland
Inehara
Tully Annistell
Delras
Canberra Outlook Under World Scrutiny Amid Menzies Talks
Canberra dispatch notes Australia facing international focus as Prime Minister Menzies and senior ministers prepare for Washington talks and domestic plans. Reports describe anticipated conversations on atomic strength, development programs, and cooperative efforts with Britain and the United States ahead of key decisions in the coming weeks.
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London
Me Mengies
Mel Tiewes
Perttaitas Ace
Menzies
Australia
Menzine
Ance Bis
Washington
Mr. Mentes
Wicks
Bishop Belcher of North Queensland Scene
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a bishop and church figures with unclear details. No clear event or date is established. content appears garbled and unreadable.
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North
Queensland
Missing Hancock Courtwa wn Ephane Tyrell uae inremategy
Fragmented OCR reads Tyrell as suspect in a weapon strategy case. He appeared to be publicly accused and spent hours at a bush. The text mentions Maree Cretke bout, Commune, Eunprace, and references to a capate Cpakel and Pe Aeredan Peak. The garbled article shows unclear names and places with no coherent date or outcome.
Grey nurse incident reported with conflicting details
A garbled account describes a nurse aboard a Grey ship amid chaotic scenes. The report mentions torches, a seizure of control, and claims of injuries and deaths but lacks clear names or places. Officials reference Lieute Coumancier Fesnan and a crew, with era language suggesting a naval incident.
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Cairns Post
Austalia
AL A. Valeei
Bepis
Hof
Prevent Rail
Mehta
Piersma Ums
Fedes Raat
Levis
Hatukine
Enmiry Am Tstrument
Satan
Syuvet
Peliene
Ewiy
Deceni
Lyrarpe
Fankuin
Ocape Comemimely
Pete van Merdraak
Cotte Weel
Pier Morte
Germs
Tor Rowenals Sa Coote Saeult
Cates Demnier
Toova
Bea
Son Owl
Bey Bam
Silene
Tip Tee Havyay
Josie
War Gear Tainer
Gram Favbel
Joe Laan Amentersin
Caveet
Mauraay
Pelinies
Ponvention Tafe Beld
Fleehampton
Peurwary
Lone de Wed
Chalaway
Corse
W. Cuefen
Mulgrave CB
Eeplish
JA Martin Ana Twere
Gorsonvale Sparie Heverve
Mulgrave
Walton
Sayre Council
Tohd
Areidemt
al Tully
Mary Stargaret Savage
Cabra
aLot
Tural
Almer
Moreton Division
Rome
Achen
Wren Sears
Fez
Aozey
Bishop
St. Monica’s
Schoor
Epi
Aleam
Pone
J J. Lander
Maureen Anderson
Prine Donsted
Mise E Te Jnriais
Georgina Shang
M. Carses
Raod Lander
Noreps
Ar Bi Watah
Seow
Relly
Scaul
Avahip
Firat Pite
Dr Gtearss
Alleereery
Beverley Dowline
Biehm Wrode
My. Molden Jewa
Meconaid
Martee Lexinm Seventharade
Allen Tspeci
Riskyn Adair
CDA
Arenes
Fisher
Emoorn
Rutiman
B Funnel
Yapew
F Baion
Puher
Mea Edna Daniel
Cairns Club
Labour Party
Werriwa
Whitlam
Evatts
fDr
WV Brat
Wreriwa
Werrins
Ema
Phindere
Jeans
Newploy
Awa
Cortaa
Mos
New Guinea
Fort Moresby
Mdiniatge
Ayhor
Ktala
Gordonvale
Adelaide
South Australia
ASD New
Coe
Pomoemena Uy
Linawatt
Conainena
Ras Ladvall
Ind
Mairide
Moe Aceh Vannes
WITCR
Keteh
Willer
Tel
Kober
Mule
Hortenea UK
Fages Tan
Ca SA
NSW Ac
Bran Groce
Carole
Randlielight
Tale
Comsaronle Tm Rca
Ity Hd Community Chest Omnist
Utter
Noble
Flockwn
Truss
Danie
Stan J. de Coures
Mole
Wu AC Merrie
Grove
Wicon
Manning
Stoney
Sa—Pinet
Shanes
Truman
Pavell
le Mier
Deis
Ence Ainer
Toe van
Inkerman Area
Co-Operative Aa
Canberra
Max Meather
Mia Menzies
Aine
Aie
Inkerman
tarHeacher
Nceas
Mrs Merrier
Ram
Tae
Healbar
Taliek
Fee
Sineara
Torrie
Canbereay
Bern
Sulkeinieg
Acony
Aeann
Aepvasia
Les Earoere
Weil Mer
Kore Canterra
Maine
Fedral
Tounsvalle
Thom
Pasaten Babop
Eiph
Tate Tm Nor
Belcher
Han
Coortawn Ephaone
Save Sky
Celene Parry
Mary Baws
Sily
Fesnan
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