War Economics and Credit Expansion Dangers
An excerpted analysis of wartime finance argues that monetary policy cannot avert the drop in civilian production as war demand rises. Bank policy may shift spending to government needs, but heavy credit risks inflation and requires taxes or government loans. Imports stay high and curtailment is needed. Gillespie urges higher war savings and loan uptake.
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Tus
Gillespie
Bank of New South Wales
Australia
Production Problems Warn of Conch Industry Expansion
A wartime notice cites production bottlenecks in the conch industry due to shipping delays. It notes Britain seeks varied products like butter, meat, wool, and fruit while wheat and fresh fruit industries face disruption. The piece urges adaptation and unity, stating only shared sacrifices can help win the war.
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Britsiit
Kuranda District Notes and Cricket News Summary
Kuranda and District Notes report a Kuranda cricket team gathering with Cairns visitors. Mentions Ball not out 133 Cooper 26 Sehwilk 13 Thomas 1 Ly i Hin two wickets and other club activities, with social events and local notices including staff changes and sick leave details.
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Succender
Supa Sbvketery Ing
Bill Three
Wiekela
Lambert Iren
Maiver Tao
Adamien
Banke
T. Armaganen
Lerinath
Walters
Cairns Railway Delat cl
Kuranda
Enivaa Ware
Ball
Cooper
Sehwilk
Thomas
Ly i Hin
Austin
Tin dredging claims and alluvial tin prospects listed
Rolston Wilfred Neville applies for a tin dredging claim of acres at the junction of the Wild and Dry rivers to be known as Baby Jou. Other applications cover abandoned dredging claims near Irvinebank, the Heron claim, and the Boomerang claim. Royston Wilfred Neville seeks ground near The Junction of the Wild and Ors rivers for an alluvial tin claim named South Yellow Jacket. J. ATs Sides applies for a ground near Watsonville for an extended tin claim named Blue Duck. Amends McAlister applies for ground near Innet Hot Springs for a 300 by 300 feet alluvial tin claim named Nettle Creek.
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Rolston Wilfred Neville Hes
Baby Jou
Airy Beple
William Jameson Ar
Irvinebank
Heron
Manguirnset
Herberton
Yellow Jacket
South Yellow Jacket
Royston Wilfred Neville
Asia
J. Ats Sides
Watsonville
McAlister
Innet Hot ‘Sprines
Hunt Sprines
Spurgeon
Water rights and forfeiture filings alter mining claims
The notice lists Mervyn Maria Sieger applying to take water from Bleckrock Creek for mintal use to feed the Larry Cratey mine, Lola Le Roy seeking Turner's Creek water for the Tully claim, plus forfeiture actions against Thomas Bermett Spurgeon and G Le Roy over the Tully claim. Exemption requests by J Villamel and KT Cindenar for the Companicon mine cite inability to procure explosives.
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Mervyn Maria Sieger
Bleckrock
Larry Cratey
Lola le Roy
Turner's Creek
Mt. Spraem
Tully
Thomas Bermett
Spurgeon
G. le Roy
Villamel
KT Cindenar Hive
Daintree Notes Weather And Local Incidents
Daintree notes report heavy thunderstorms across the district last Tuesday with up to 270 points pattern, grass turning green after drought, and visible spring growth. Local residents such as A. R Turner of Porter and Turner Croatibrook, Phoebe Glin, and Tim Tyrie are mentioned along with minor injuries, cattle movement, travel to Daintree, and local social updates.
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A. Re Turner
Porter and Turner
Croataibrook
Daintrer
Peninaula
Seotlie Cummings
Monty
Daintree
Phoebe Glin
Dain Tree
Rustathronk
Tardon
Grorae
Tim Tyrie
Jusie Tarver
Chan Cshorne
W. Bauman
Seamen Safer Yet Sailors Reluctant Toward Mines and Sewage
A fragmentary report discusses seamen fearing sea hazards and the smell of tar as the city moves to address polluted water and tidal baths. It notes medical concerns, city officials debating safety measures, and public interest in river bathing near drains. A playful soldiers scene and a literacy handicap among Brisbane children are also touched on in this chaotic page fragment.
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Binkeeba
Bribane
Australia
Palen Creek Prison Escape Sparks Quiet Backlash
Reported escapees from Palen Creek prison lead to a rethinking of the site as a free, seemingly humane settlement. Warders fear the area’s holiday outflow, while residents debate living terms and the moral fit of a “world” away from city life. A voice from G. B. Ludolf questions inmate mindset and public sympathy.
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Nuen Creek
Palen Creek
Palen Crest
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Edward Maizey
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Danbulla PE
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Complete Home Furnishers
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Daintree Notes
Mawine Marine
Martner
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Sanger
Fala
Lesan
Faepoa Rata
King George Square
Kievelt
Amile
G. B. Ludolf
DOW
Wyper Bros Lid
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Pruareaere
Lake Eet
Semeel
Allen ‘& Sune
Atk
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Kruse
Kruse's
Eale
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Hone
Harry Dearth
LUX Radio Theatre
York Sregey
Sydney
Lux Bay
Ted
Austae
Sesat
Perwon
Hatore Steering
Worny the Fuaidy
Uae
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