Port Controller Cawedle Farewelled in Cairns Farewell
Port Controller Cawedle is honoured at a Cairns Harbour Board farewell in the board room. Officials including Deputy Chairman Mr Dillon and Secretary J Wyer attend as colleagues praise his wartime service and call for good wishes for his future. He recalls roles at Port Darwin and Townsville before Cairns tenure, noting his aim to aid shipping and the three best duties he pursued.
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Harbour Board Oll
Main
Fine Control Board
Bom Cairne
TG. Dillon
Joes
Havant
Smin Lie
G. Cecil
Samuel Allen & Sons
3. Drew
A Gyton
Harbour Board
J. Wyer
H. Jensen
Bord
G. Marshall
Burne Phity & Co
ES. Sullivan
D. Thomson
Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
Wil
Travisauries
Anaime Authority
Charman
Cairn
Funcoma of
Dart
Mtr Candle
Bewra
Celaine Pra
Tiany Shipping
Grey
Dillon
Grins
J Wyer
Baday
Cuirne
Brisbane Trade Committee of Shipping Control Board
Bir
Cavedle
Atv
Cowdie
Messrs
Drew
Cecil
Heddy
Chambers
Cawale
Townsville
Caimna
Candle
Barbour Board
Cairns
Port Darwin
Towneville
Mr. Kirk
Shipping Central Board
Capt Grey
Calebs
Sin
Irvinebank News Sees Mining Revival After Dam Delays
Reports from Irvinebank describe continued mining activity and dam reconstruction causing weather delays. Mines such as Free Thinker and Gordon discuss ore samples, new vein breakthroughs, and the Old Judge workings reopening. Elevated ore prices spark talk that idle mines may reopen and push forward regional production.
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Gordon Mine
Vaversge
Frances
Tou di
Peterson
Posse
Lees
Thiefel
Innisfail Crash Claims 648 Damages in Court
Norman Rupert Mighell barrister alleges negligence by a defendant in a motor car collision with a building in Rankin Street Innisfail. The case seeks 648 damages plus 2 1/2 coats costs with May 19 cited as the incident date. Adjourned to next Wednesday.
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Innisfail
Dee S
Norman Rupert Mighell
Saint Alec Pennase
Unnise
Coats
Rankin Street
Mainiail
Ind Coll
Ieee
RC F. Byrne
Vicor
Hale
Waelere
Bakerville
M.A. Vandeleur
Haelg
Syme
Australian Barblok wire saves government millions in wartime effort
An Australian inventor Harald Abbott from Bendigo cut his hand to help develop welded barbed wire named Barblok used to stop Japanese tanks on the Kokoda Trail. The project, supported by Major General CS Steyle and Group Captain TM Wilkes RNZAF, spurred three trials and large orders. Melbourne and a local engineering firm built machines to manufacture 1200 steel parts, producing concertinas and barbed wire components for the Allies. Tensile steel and robust clips enabled mass production, with orders reaching 9 million concertinas and tens of thousands of tons of wire for the war effort.
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Victoria
Australia
New Zealand
Harald Abbott
Bendigo
Harblok
Abbott
Ballatinn
Anton
Abbott Barbiek
C'S. Steyle
Othe Aro
Melbourne
Act
TM. Wilkes
RNZAF
Aison
Argentina
Nisvest
South America
Siready
Lyctus threat prompts NSW Queensland forestry search
Coordinated effort by forestry researchers from NSW and Queensland aims to discover a treatment to render timber immune to Lyctus attacks. The project seeks a boric acid solution that penetrates two inch thick timber, protecting sawn sapwood used in housing and furniture. The work, supported by CSIR NSW and Queensland investigators, targets a complete Brisbane plant and a treated timber bath system.
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Queensland
Monty
Brimblecombe
Cook
CSIR
Nsw
Aoe
SPS
Santa Ee Spa
Brisbane
Ares T Saare
Rae Setatt Eater
Forest Products
Queensland Forestry Department
Female wages in Brisbane rise under new security rates
December 6 report outlines Acting General Seer of the Queensland Employers Federation confirming female rates in eight regulated industries. The rates, set at 15 per cent above base, apply from August 1 first payroll period. Affected sectors include woollen and worsted, knitting, hosters, vegetable processing, meat preserving, dairy, textiles, and domestic tasks in hospitals and infirmaries.
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Brisbane
Ish
Queensland
Federstun
Erie
Bristol freighter to carry horses in new containers
London report states Bristol Aeroplane Company and a coachbuilder devised containers for a Bristol freighter aircraft to transport six horses on shorter journeys. The system uses a travelling cradle to secure the animals and protect them during flight.
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London
Bristol Aeroplane Company
Bristol
Islets Rise From Sea After Karachi Earthquake
Reports describe islets formed in the Arabian Sea near Karachi following a November earthquake and a resulting tidal wave. Observers note oval shapes, small areas, and new landmasses appearing off the coastal stretch as naval forces assess the changes.
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Arabian Sea
Karachi
Novemeier
Reval Fadian
Miss Unity Mitford in London Christmas Remarks
December 4 in London the Solicitor General told the House of Commons there would be no criminal proceedings against Mrs Emig who returned to Ireland from Germany in 1640. Mitford, once allied with the Nazi circle, was hosted in Germany by Hitler.
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London
Soliettor
Soskeier
House of Commins
Emig
Ireland
Germany
Mixe Mitford
Hitler
Bevin Comments on Franco War Attitude in London
In London on December 9, Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin commented on the arrival of a new Spanish ambassador, saying Britain’s stance toward General Franco remains wary and that his appearance should not be misread as backing his regime. He noted Britain’s fear of appeasement and reaffirmed prior warnings.
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London
rWe Estest
Ernest Bev
Commare
Britain
Mr. Bevin
Franro
Greek Mutineers and Muted Reports Spark Controversy
An international report outlines mutiny rumors among Greek forces and alleged sect tensions. The British press agency cites crowding, violent acts, and claimed gas or heat tactics, while authorities deny the most extreme charges.
Austin Motors says it complies with Riskin Motor lines pact
Austin Motor Company announced it has complied with terms for using one of Australia’s largest body-building firms to build the Anishing Austin war horse. The statement says sales will begin in Australia while aligning with the government policy to develop secondary industries. Chassin will supply from Britain.
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London
Austin Motor Company
Riskin
Bristol Aeroplane Company Gas Turbine Unit
London December 7 10 AP The Bristol Aeroplane Company reports a gas turbine unit designed for aircraft propulsion. The unit uses a 2000 hp engine to drive the propeller while the remainder serves propulsion, with tests showing 8 percent efficiency in an early model.
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London
Contha
Durit Aeronautical Corresprien
Hanes
Eng Syed
Seahauel Eersumbtion
Ene
Jel
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Howe
Amy Rey
C. A. Cawdle
Irvinebank News
Aiakinsert Foundation
Uuw
Cele Nsw
UY ‘Sydney
MGH
Miss Unity Mitford
Lee
MI Devin
Franco
Spain
Official Reitieh
Maroh Fogel Pha
Yuri Dee Ag
Washington
Austin Motors
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H Itujan
Petre
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Ramses
Hall & Sons
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Karun Tractors
Haret
Sorat
Honesen
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Byrne-strest
Mareeba
P.O. Bono
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Australian National Airways
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