Pension reform calls for contributory system and thrift
The document argues for reversing non-contributory pension policy in Australia. It warns that rising rates and a growing elderly population threaten public finances. It proposes a contributory retirement scheme funded by individuals, government supplements, and broader social insurance to reduce future tax burdens and encourage self provision. It notes public servants pay into pensions at higher rates and urges aligning pension benefits with actual contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustralia
Australia
German resistance stiff as Red Army presses toward Vienna
Disorganized German retreat to the south continues as Soviet forces push from Hungary toward Austria. Engagements around Islava Skrau and Lowenberg threaten key rail lines into Berlin while Germans seek to hold the Spree river crossings and delay the advance toward Bratislava and Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sommerfeld
Spree
Berlin
Bavaria
Forthus
Hungary
Austria
Bratislava
Vienna
Caucus Signals Action On Insurance Measure
A caucus signaled support for an insurance reform bill proposing stronger oversight of life and fire policies. Provisions include insurer solvency tests, minimum capitalization for new companies, and penalties for fraud. The measure could require nominee disclosure and outline deposits for startups.
Cere cia sale at Romantreet in Brisbane
Two tons of ceria were sold at Romantreet today. Other lots passed in at 10/ to 9/4. Seven lines of pumpkins cleared at 3/8 to 4/ . Additional lots passed in at 5/6 to ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Romantreet
Booby Traps Fail To Catch Australians In Aroa Region
A wartime patrol discovers dead Japanese bodies in a southern Torricelli Mountain village after booby traps fail to deter Australian troops. Another trap attached to a decomposed Japanese body in a shallow grave caused superficial injuries to an Australian sergeant during removal by natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroa
Ern
Torricelli
Aithy
Obituary for Ellen Mary Lennon of Cairns
Mrs Ellen Mary Lennon aged 78 of Lake-street Cairns died last night. She was born in Tipperary Ireland and is survived by William Lennon and two sons FX and RD Lennon and the late J F Lennon. Funeral from St Monica's Cathedral at 3 pm today with a Requiem Mass at 6 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Ellen Mary Lennon
William Lennon
Lake-street
RD. Lennon
J. F. Lennon
Decessed
Tipperary
Ireland
St. Monica’s Cathedral
William Mears
F. X
ER. D. Len
Labte Street
HM Svendsen Pty Limited
James Francis Lennon Dies in Cairns After Illness
James Francis Lennon a Cairns resident and produce agent who served as secretary of the Potato Control Committee died after a short illness at age 51. A former Cairns intercity tennis player and representative in tournaments, he was son of Mr and Mrs W Lennon and survived by his widow and a large family. The funeral at St Mesick's church was officiated by Rev Father Hunt and attended by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frans Lennon
Cairns
Potato Control Committee
Tencle
Wid
Cairna
W. Lenhen
Ore
Mrs Edith Mary Routh Dies in Gordonvale at 70
Mrs Edith Mary Routh aged 70 died in Gordonvale yesterday. A native of Georgetown she leaves four sons R Routh Rockhampton F Rout Blair Athol B Routh Herberton J Routh RAAF and M Wilesmith Carns as brothers and Mrs W Cleland Gordonvale as sister. Funeral from All Saints Church Gordonvale this afternoon at 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Edith Mary Roi
Sue
Georgtown
R. Routh
Rockhampton
F. Routh
Blair Athol
Routh
Herberton
J. Routh
RAAF
Masara
H and
R. Wilesmith
Carns
Church of England
Ellen Amelia Pengilley Funeral in Townsville
Death of Ellen Amelia Pengilley occurred at St Martin's Hospital Brisbane on February 19. She was daughter of Mrs Cowneville and relative of Mr and Mrs Cosme Murray of Cairns. Funeral set for Townsville tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martin’s Hospital
Brisbane
Elle
Amallpley
Eligspeth Kenny Clinic
Ee ‘Owneville
Cosme Murray
Cairns
Townsville
Funeral notices for Edith Mary Ralph and relatives invited
Relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs Reg Routh and families James Ralph RAAF and families invited to the funeral of Edith Mary Ralph. Service at All Saints Church Londonvale at 2 pm then to Gardenvale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. Routh End
Rockhamton
Fred Routh
Fem
Blair Atholl
Raland
Herberton
LAC
Jim Ralph
Raaf
Ralph
Edith Mary Ralph
All Saints Church of England
Lerdonvale
Sincere thanks for sympathy and support in sad bereavement
The family of Andrew Me wishes to thank relatives and friends for messages of sympathy and condolence after his death. They also thank those who assisted in the search and offered help in various ways and ask that this note be accepted as a personal expression of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiy
Ulatten
Arnold
Mire
K. Qwens
Freshwater
In Memoriam Patrick Francis Spud Morley Atherton death
In loving memory of Patrick Francis Spud Morley who died in Atherton on February 22, 196 aged 19. In silence we remember him, inserted by his father, mother, and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murply
Patrick Francis Spud
Atherton
Australian Associated Press overseas pews issue
The message notes a subscription to Australian Associated Press for overseas readers and mentions this issue as the source content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
City Council Notes Fast Grass Growth After Heavy Rain
At the monthly City Council meeting engineer Mr. F. Mor riss reported grass growth surged following heavy rain. Spare parts for the second mowing machine were received and repaired. The two mowing machines and the horse rake have been used almost continuously on streets and footpaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caty
F. Ro Morriss
Weather forecast for coastal and inland districts
The noon forecast predicts showers with local heavyfalls along the south coast and eastern Downs. Thunder and showers on the tropical coast with scattered thunder inland between the Gulf country and Maranca. Winds vary southeast to northeast.
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Eather
Lend
Eastern Downs
Gulf Country
Maranca
Stock Impounded At City Pound This Month
City Inspector D V J Glas reported 31 head of stock were impounded during the month as strays. Flooding kept the pound yard out of use part of the period but conditions improved and work to fit the yard began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.V.J. Glas
Australian Soldier Charged With Breaking and Entering
William Corby an Australian soldier aged 21 appeared before Acting M in the Court of Petty Sessions charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit a crime. Constable Morneau stated he saw Corby leaving a doorway at Spence premises at 12.20 pm on February 2 and Corby was remanded until March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Corby
E. L. Moore
Corby
No Sustenance Payments Rise in Sugar Districts
The National Service Affeer Mr Campbell said no sugar or seasonal workers receive weekly sustenance at the centre. No employable men get sustenance after rights expire, as they are re employed before expiry. Sustenance insurance continues until the Commonwealth Social Service plan begins, possibly in March, with state law guiding fund erosion from the Federal scheme date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service Affeer
KJ. Campbell
Aia
Townsville
Spevia
Cane Growers Push for Restoring Payment System Reform
Mossman cane growers decide at their annual greeting that the system of payment by cca must be restored. Former chairman of the executive OIwaye says that in final analysis everything came out of the sugar bag. Growers press mill management to reform. obstacles cited include staff shortages and chemist recruitment. A special meeting is to be held in April to discuss the issue further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossman
Cca
Olwaye
Qneid
C.D. Jack
Quaid
Mosman
Pianoforte Programme by Colin Holmes Tonight in City Grounds
Army Education Service presents a piano recital by Adelaide artist Colin Holmes. The program includes Debussy Claire de Lune and Chopin etudes, performed from a truck dais at the City Council grounds. Holmes, a former Elder Conservatorium student, tours with the First Army Education Mobile Music Unit and travels from Cairns and Tableland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Education Service
Adelaide
Colin Holmes
Holmes
Elder Conservatorium
Army Education Mobjle Music Unit
Egins
Calin Holmes
Pees
Wee
City council urged urgent street and footpath repairs
Aldermen criticise deteriorating Cairns streets calling for flying gangs to speed urgent works. City Engineer notes more labour available but funds lacking. Mayor insists finance should not block action. Footpaths overgrown and streets near drill grounds labeled a disgrace awaiting decisive council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. McManus
Ald
G. D. Gummow
Army Street
Meintenance
Mroney
Ald McManus
Grafton-street
McKenzie
McManus
Cairns
Ald WA Collins
Ald Wie Marun
Decline in Block Collections Noted at Red Rosa Meeting
Report from yesterday’s Red Crom meeting says figures show a drop in block collections as part of the society’s income. Anthony said some contributors were becoming faz in this effort and her remarks targeted only a few involved.
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Caims
Thenime
Red Crom
Anthony
Red Rosa
Brighten Up Cairns City Council Discusses Night Illumination
Ald G D Gummow urged Cairns to brighten the city at night as the main street darkens after dark. A prior special meeting carried a motion to seek an Order-in-Council for the Cairns Council to borrow £1500 from the Queensland National Bank to buy three utility trucks and cover related debenture and stamp duties costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald G. D. Gummow
Cairns
Ceiras
Ald
W H. Murchison
T. M Crowley
Treasurer of
Queensland
Queensland National Bank Ltd
Youths Convicted for Stealing from Local Store
Three Cairns youths were convicted by Acting S.M. E L Moore in the Court of Petty Sessions for stealing six tins of Gardner's cherries and five tins of Ideal milk from Burns Philp and Co Ltd where they worked. Prosecutor Senior-Sergeant W J Gervey noted arrests by Constable J P Thomas and TS Lewis. They pleaded guilty and were ordered to pay four restitution each. no further punishment due to loss of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
E. L. Moore
S.M
J. P. Thomas
Lewis
Moore
District Post Office changes prompt temporary replacements
The District Postal Inspector reports that Tolga postmaster T Tarttelin has resigned after 19 months to pursue dairy farming and will be temporarily replaced by S A Strube from the Cairns staff. Provisional promotions affect Malanda and Herberton staff with Maryborough and Murgon postings. O Donnelly resumes duty from recreation leave and C Hedelong begins recreation leave.
Evaded Excise Duty Case Relates to Shredded Tobacco
Thirty-six pounds of shredded tobacco leaf found hidden in a man’s swag on November 7, 1844 led to a conviction in the Court of Party Sessions before Acting Mr. Moore. Yutronich, a Jugoslav, pleaded guilty and was fined £2 10s with costs and a month’s imprisonment in default. Prosecutor Mr L Brown said the tobacco was claimed as payment from a farmer near Dimbulah for a week’s work. excise duty amounted to 10s per pound and the tobacco was confiscated under the act. Yutronich sought leniency due to chronic ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yutronich
L. Brown
Commonwealth Crown Solicitors Office
Prisbane
W. J. Garvey
Navy mine sweeper lost to enemy action in area
Washington reports a minesweeper with a 30-man crew was lost in the engagement area due to enemy action. Details on the incident remain limited and the vessel involved is not named in the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Federal Government outlines postwar plan and housing push
Canberra speech details frequent premiers consultations, reestablishment and housing acts, employment preference for servicemen, and broad postwar policy. It notes ships, aid, and global order roles, with bills on banking, science levy, and post office expansion to fund rehabilitation and TB fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australian airman Beatty treated after injury over Germany
Fleet Lieutenant David Beatty of Malanda Queensland a member of the Australian 47th Squadron is being treated at St Dunstan Hospital after a direct hit left him nearly blind from action over Germany. He was wounded during an attack on the Dortmund Ems Canal last November. The first Australian treated there was Private Allen Williams of Lismore New South Wales who was repatriated from Germany early in 1914 and remains under treatment.
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London
David Beatty
Malanda
Beatty
Dortmund Ems Canal
St. Dunstan's
Allen Willams, Alf
Lismore
New
Germany
Cabinet orders separate seating for children at picture shows
Brisbane February 21 The State Cabinet decided to require theatres to provide separate seating for children under 12 unaccompanied by a parent or guardian as a condition of licence The Minister for Homes Mr Foley said authorities must pass by laws ensuring this seating and supervision by licensees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Homes Azim
T. A. Foley
Hoge
Unsustainable Rice Trade Figures Reported in U Nsaa Conference
A conference report notes that Far Eastern countries face a 2200.08 unit requirement for rice with Burma and Thailand as exporting nations. The document discusses postwar growth projections and regional trade shifts affecting Burma and Thailand after conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Feo U
UNSAA
Burma
Thailand
Rain Maker Duke Poised to Address Australia drought
Canberra reports a royal visit by the Duke of Pope ahead of his speech at the opening of the tee he. He is expected to address the drought and crop and fodder failures affecting Australians nationwide.
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Duke
Senate
Duke of Gloucester
Canberra
Duke of Pope
Tee
Townsville Airman Honored for Oberhausen Attack
Flying-Officer Aubrey Norman Clark of Townsville received the DF.C. citation announced by Air Minister Mr Drekeford. The record notes Clark captained his aircraft under heavy spit-fire during the Oberhausen attack and continued the mission despite severe damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Aubrey Norman Clark
Townsville
Df.c
Minster Ter Air
Drekeford
Oberhausen
Clark
Reinstatement and Preference Provisions in Wartime Bill
A confidential report outlines clauses of a wartime bill setting seven year preference after hostilities for ex servicemen and civilians. It details employer duties, magistrate oversight, reinstatement rights, apprenticeship suspensions, and war service mortgage moratoriums with penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieestablishment
A Honsin Legislatia
sComomnwealth
Results of Patriotic Casket No 920 draw in Brisbane
Brisbane February 21 draw of the Patriotic Casket No 920 lists first prize 12000 pounds to ticket 82690 with several named winners including K Martzinkevich N Nowitzki and A Ka ranges and a Warbreccan Station Longreach entry. Subsequent prizes 2000, 1000, 500, 400, 350, 300 and 250 pounds are awarded to multiple Brisbane based ticket holders and organizations such as the Naval Department and Drum Net Syndicate care Nowles Truckett and Roots with several individuals named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sociel
K. Martzinkevich
N. Nowitzki
A. Karanges
R. Golomb
C. V. Burke
EF. C. Kirk
Warbreccan
Longreach
Queensland
J. Justin
Naval Department
Ryndicate
Care Nowles
Truckett and Roots
H. Jerks
Winsett Rae
J. Smith
M Swiegle
T. King
W. Anderson
M Clark
B. Rogers
P. Lamont
G. Win
M. Howe
Liberal Party to Be Known as Liberal Party Says Menzies
In Parliament on February 21 in Canberra Mr. R G Menzies announced the Liberal Party would in future be known as the Liberal Party The remark drew laughter from Labour members as Menzies smiled and taunted that they might laugh while they can
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
R. G. Menzies
House of Representatives
Duke of Gloucester
Liberal Party
Labour
Allied Works Council to Disband After Projects Finish
Canberra February 21 The Minister for Works Mr H P Lazzarini said the Allied Works Council would be disbanded when all works it engaged in were finalised Dispersal likely when installations for the British Pacific Fleet were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
H. P. Lazzarini
Allied Works Council
Local price control violators fined in petty court
The court fined several shopkeepers and fruit sellers for charging above the fixed maximum prices on items from aerated water to tomatoes, pumpkins, carrots, and fruit. Each defendant faced fines of £3 plus costs, or one month imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Beatrice MecKay
Mulgrave Road
Ab Lay
Svemee Street
Vunzy Vey
Bpence-street
Auguay
Im4
Lee Quas
Abbott
Gat Chung
Frubterer
Thes
Ing Chong
Lee On
Lake Etio
Max Mum
Frank Lee Chin
Leng Chew
Frank
Egate
Noted breaches on price tickets across several shops in 1944
Multiple Cairne area merchants faced £1 fines for failing to display price tickets or maximum prices on goods from onions to pears, pumpkins and beans. Additional penalties included a boarding-house keeper and cafe proprietor, with some counts punishable by imprisonment. all sentences concurrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne
Alice Beatrice McKavanagh
Toby
Ab Loy
James Lee Quay
Annie Izabeth Apps
Ferrucia Poltroneri
Sheridan Street
Peachee
Arthur Sue Yek
Annie Beth Om
Vek
Mrs. A
Prosecutor Advises Adherence to Prices Regulations
The prosecutor stressed retailers must follow price lists and schedules to stabilize prices. He urged traders who claim high costs to request local authorities adjust prices or avoid buying the commodity. He noted records of costs are essential to fairly determine a retail price and allowable profit.
Cairns Patriotic Fund Receives Additional Donations
The Cairns Patriotic Fund records further contributions including amounts from Meadrick Pty. Ltd. and Southern Theatres, with several figures noted such as £ yT 48s and 20. The entry lists expenditure and a date reference as part of the fund's accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Meadrick Pty. Ltd
Southern Theatres
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Joan Extre
Alitales
Catens
Pui
Ler
A. Gordon Bennett
Islava
Surance
Bill
Todas
Commercial
Brisbane Produce Market
Rem Gordon Hell
Om Adape
James Francis Lennon
Edith Mary Routh
Ellen Amelia Pengilley
Minesweepesz
Macarteue
General MacArthur
Churchill
Japan
Govents
America
United States
Keane
Commonwealth
United Nations
World Order
New Zealand
Britain
Banking Legislation
Commonwealth Bank
Canaes Ae
Social Services
Lewses
ST. Dunstan’s
Royal “Rain Maker
THE
Cairns Post
Canserea, Fed. Ag
Caucus
Breathat & Coyers
Oying Ee Ee Eee
Fedsecutione
Wethnat
Beale Sassbenpen
Petty Wees
Mrr. L. Brown
Commonwealth Crown Solicitor's Office
Seenares
Tom
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