Queensland fuel crisis and miners federation tensions
Amid Queensland fuel shortages and rising industrial unrest, the text notes reactions by the Australian Workers' Union and the Miners' Federation. It describes government priority requests, interstate supply fears, and tensions over Canberra control versus state autonomy in managing fuel and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranilon
Fretoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Miners’ Federation
Canberra
Federarion
Puist
Awmralian
Nem Traten
Cnrb
Inmate Allerton Appears in Ward Case
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an inmate named Allerton in a Ward case with unclear context. Entities are sparse and dates or actions are not readable.
Fragments Show Commercial Qiteies and Names in Faulty OCR
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a commercial notice or listing with multiple names. Reads as jumbled pockmarked text including possible names Toby Wal, Sith rete, and fea. No coherent event or outcome discernible from the readable portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Wal
Townsville Shooting Incident Trial Details Reported
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Townsville shooting incident with trial references. Names, places, and dates are garbled. readable elements mention a man and a woman, a coroner or court, and a November timing. No coherent sequence or full identities could be confirmed from the text.
Avro Anson Crash Report Edit May Be Delayed
Fragmentary OCR text describes an Avro Anson crash with garbled place names and uncertain details. The readable parts suggest a casualty or incident note on the perar page, mentioning weather or timing and related authorities, but specifics are unclear.
Mourilyan mill weather and court notes in brief
The report covers weather forecasts with showers and thunderstorms at Mourilyan, followed by a summary of cases in Industrial Magistrate's Court. Wages arrears and penalties are noted, including a one month imprisonment in a default case. A separate Brisbane forecast cites scattered showers and coastal storms.
Roll of Honour tribute slips into memory after war
Fragmented line reads like a roll of honour noting names such as Tom, Murphy, and Murphy family, with damaged text referencing memorials, a fire, and a town. It preserves a local sense of loss and remembrance through partially legible names and dates.
No Christmas Bread Delivers In Brisbane Newsflash
A garbled Brisbane dispatch reports a derailment incident near Kok with the truck and train delays. It notes Christmas bread deliveries halted, rainfall, and a separate court case involving Aboriginal individuals with multiple charges and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Victoria Mill Will Not Close
A historical note reports that Victoria Mill will remain operational despite reports of closing. The article mentions labor, ownership warnings, and community concerns, with references to workers and local figures debating the mill’s future and economic impact.
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Victoria Mill
Loter Kenny in Hz pre Resects Pamphlet Issued 27
Fragmented OCR item mentions Loter Kenny in Hz pre resepts pamphlet issued 27. Bae would audit the Mean Department, with references to Kenny treatment and American remmittar, noting mixed opinions about violence and reform.
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Loter Kenny
Bae
Ohlel
Kenny
Kanny
Americen
Remmittar Mae
United
Amiat
Varias
Goninda
Bacteria Found in Gordonvale Water Samples Prompt Action
An analysis of water samples from Gordonvale reveals bacterial contamination including filaments of cerothrix. Health officials consider lime treatment and pumping system upgrades, with extended mains and continued testing to ensure safe supply. Government analysts warn of potential health risks and urge rapid municipal response.
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Gerdanvale
O'Shea
Gordonvale Park
Meslth
Mr Rudge
Gordonvale Water Supply Criticisms Highlight Odour and Taste
Dr Gordonvale of Gow wale in Wayne Shire Council voiced objectionable odour and foul taste in the water. He noted solid matter and rust frequently present and suggested possible intestinal irritation though no enteric organisms are detected, often subclinical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehildeem
Shoetaue Ak
Dyrnam
Gordonvale
Supmty
Behana Warnt
Brhwe
Brhwe Way Iampet “Wahraeard
Iter Nuynly
Toile
Ani Herteriahigiens
Saairie Atiheer
B. Brainy
Gow Wale
W Ayne
Crpeedieg
New Award for Bank Officers Reveals Pay Increases Across Years
A new award for bank officers outlines pay raises across annual steps from the first year to the eighth year. The document details wage changes, including increases from 117 to 2400 in long terms, with specific rates and regional adjustments.
Public Morality Question Divides Brisbane Court
In Brisbane the public morality issue arose as Mrs Irene Erla Henderson sought dissolution of her marriage to Trevor Macateer Fendar, with counsel noting the court’s concern over divorce ethics and societal impact. Judge Philp questioned whether granting a decree would shock the public more than continued separation after a long, seemingly unblemished life. The case centered on moral standards and the public’s reaction to divorce in similar circumstances.
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Brisbane
Igna
Philo
Tull Court
Irene Erla. Henderson
Justice Mansfeld
Trevor Macateer Flendarson
A. Bennett
Dire. Henderson
Justre Macroman
Milvorce
Durtlee Munsfeld
Kia
Boll
Philp
Beckett
Justion Mansiell
Golden Casket Brisbane Dee 38
A local brief notes a Golden Casket event in Brisbane tied to Dee 38. The item appears as fragmented OCR with unclear context and missing details. Further readable text needed to provide a complete summary with entities and concrete facts.
Far North fishing venture aims to expand Gulf markets
A new company in Townsville plans to exploit Gulf of Carpentaria fisheries, supplying inland and coastal markets with barramundi and other fish, then moving to oil and vitamin A from bone. Directors include W G Smith and J Menshoo. Townsville to Gulf service will run weekly, expanding to multiple towns.
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Stevle
Brisbane
Workshie
Townaville
Burke
Gulf
Mr Steele
Campany
Winton
Harberden
Julia Creeks
Cairns
Townsville
Brim Dane
Arrebane
Wus
Ut Babonal
Sieele
Meera
W. G. Smith
J Menshoo
Barry Mutton
Country Airways
Wil Simultanson Rominance
Carpenteria Downs
Normanton
Burketown
Mt. Tewnedack
Cloncurry
Jie Creek
Christmas Coal Shortage Creates Rationing Anxiety
Melbourne reports a coal shortage as Premier D Helloway warns more than 5000 tons are needed in ten days to sustain essential services. Government officials plan talks with Joint Coal Board chairs to pressed for shipments from New South Wales amid looming supply gaps.
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Melbourne
Dee
Christians
Helloway
Coal Beare
ME Cameron
Enal Ein
New South Wales
Tor Metore
Level Crossing Stop Signs Plan Drawn In Cairns
The document reports on proposed warning signs for level crossings in Cairns and district areas. It notes involvement of Cairns City Court Cairns and District Trades and Labour Council. The plan includes a review of the use of the word Stop and timing for sign installation along the coast.
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Tramsport
Str
Duggankee
Joy Cairne
Aet
Crowley
Cairns City Court
Cairns and District Trades and Labour Council
Cairne Chamber A
Comimerce
Aeroglen
Florence
Far Northern Tourist Facilities Debate and Local Upgrades
The Trinity Beach Ratepayers and Progress Association urged the council to fund tourism facilities and outline annual contributions. The council will consider requests in the next budget, including bridge repair, lighting, and road works, with debt proposals approved for a debenture loan of 8000 at 5 percent repayable over 20 years. The Babinda chamber pressed for inversion of a drainage invert, soccer ground use, and vacant land resumption near the sports reserve for development, awaiting engineering input.
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Trinity Beach
Progrem
Tewar
Queensland Toute Development Board
Trinity Beach Ratepayers
Treasury
Brisbane
Counei
J. B. Weare
Bott
Samp
Babinds
Directo of Legal Government
Caupell
Kattetane Office
Queensland
Mulgrave
Shige
Babinda Chamber of Commerce
Serite
Gaspari
Gauiill
Ty Vag
Trinity Beach enclosure plans and Edmonton requests
A fragmented report covers the Trinity Beach enclosure proposal with notes from the Trinity Beach Progress Association and Cairns Harbour Board about soundings and funding. It also lists Edmonton district requests including street gaps, road progress, leveling drains, tree planting, and an outlet road, plus a railway area drainage clearance before the wet season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Beach
Tie Couneh
Cairns’ Harbour
Barbour
Edmonton
Tedmonton
Hambledon
Griffen
Sawmill Poc
Millrad
Boule
Blackfellows Creek
Regent Theatre
Socumise
Batonye
Chifley Heads to New Zealand for Talks
Arrival in Auckland on December 5 marks a brief stop before discussions with Prime Minister Fraser. The Australian leader will discuss defence and economic topics affecting both nations while avoiding specifics on current Australian bank nationalization and New Zealand bank branches.
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Kingsford
Hel Faber
Hitler
Saeresigy
New Zealand
Auckland
Chiffes
Chifley
Car accident case ends with one shilling damages
In a magistrate court in Abbottstown a photographer George Williams Shelley and Phillip Phillips contested damages from a motor crash on Epence Street Lakestreet. Phillips, driving about 16 mph, stated the car collapsed after the impact and he drove the injured man to an ambulance. The judge awarded Phillips one shilling in damages after evidence of car fault and negligence was weighed.
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M. George Willams
Abbott
W. McKenna
Raes Cour Semterday
Sitesey
Fim Osnald Papa Aintrycook
Wweka
Tuan
Phillipa
McKenna
Gary Yes
Parteycook
Bennett
Shelley
Cairn
Witnete Aia
Phillipn
PiliDewie Dehled
Witiear Bie
Phillips
Juie 2, 1947, Three Men Got Wnsheene William
Slong
Epence-strest Ia Lakestreet
Cromland Motors
Phillipe
Hyerons
Nessa Kim
Beltroy Nee
Philipe
Cromslands
oBeirne
Odetme
Eoland “Motors
Accusations of Unfair Bowling Surface Debate Stirs Sport
A terse, unclear report centers on accusations of unfair bowling and a controversial surface. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable in the fragment, but the dispute involves players and officials debating fairness and potential rule violations. Further details are not discernible from the damaged text.
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Mustratia
Lindietley
Lee
Tony
Ols Lanners
Howe
Heer
WwAfedas
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Thermans
Low Reef
Wales
Tun
Rad No. T Ward
Allerton
Arirtawe
Joansville
Fowler
George Henry
Orlerdant Waa
Avro Anson
Perar
Uopensland
Catrine Wenktrer
Ompee Fesbenday
Gumsday
Bam
Dar Sohe
Herberton
Pamily
Perecan
Cranda
Carpentars
Peninaule
Sulley
Thanderskirme
Gare
Kean
Zenaria
Perinat
Limea
Streecn Creek
Rand
Kuranda
Fermen
Corel
Horare Kennedy
al Caionn
Caniente
Mater Hoppe Jaren
Baler Boccalatte
Ernest Boccalat
Vietur
Ogpirat
Elea
Tom
Otary
Heise
Eet
Spee
Ata
Homband
Mareeba
Kok
Fern Vanessee
Kosh
Der
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Harbury
Freeer Wright
Ganoonhe
Catras
Ware Boilem
Rene Bilkwr
Reneanyeer Dankmedt
Vetinwe
Mareee
Fiie
Cveapenek
Priestley
Riel
Smirhtela
Ingham
Cairne
Smith
Inapeetar
Meltira
Brliestiey
Palm Island
Itims
Pune
Ofratile
Peratver
Quay
Bracken
Thombon
Prime MIX
Minune For Public Instruction
Mtra. Bree
Aio
Council For Setention and
Briabane
Kemping
Momaxere
Pisehandad
Savlen
TopgEs
Henderson Sutr
Drincan
Far North
Jemi
Wator
Bubing
Pyirhalitien
Watore and
Civars
Gell’ Marine Products Pty
Speedy Teanefoet
Christmas
Victoria
Emecren
Erestad
League
Malgravery
Leage
Beigrt
Cirser
Balaclave
Mulsrave
Perallel
Mulgreve Road
Rowestreet
Caselin
Tisan
MR Chifley
Ben Ydse
Wagietrate
Miller and
Somwall
Primee Drtampateh
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