Taxation figures reveal shift in Australian revenue distribution
An itemized record from 1946 outlines Commonwealth and state tax collections across Australia, with figures for income, property, and business taxes. It highlights intergovernmental reimbursements and notes ongoing public concern over taxation fairness and the burden on earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Heyer
Loral Gay
New South Wales
Queensland
South
Austonia
Western
Australia
Hardin Slick
Commonwealth
Jung
Chiffey
Cairns Market Report Fragment Amidst Scrambled Text
A garbled market report from Cairns appears with fragmented phrases and stray quotes. The readable portions mention prices, commodities, and observers noting shifts, but the overall coherence is lost to OCR errors. No clear entities or outcomes emerge from the legible text.
Shipping Movements and Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR lists many odd names and terms with unclear context. It reads like a jumble of shipping and place references, interspersed with personal names and scattered terms, lacking coherent events or dates to form a clear news item.
Brisbane fete smashes records amid coastal fever
Melbourne telegraph reports a chaotic Brisbane event with strong crowds and a parade of vendors. An aerial show promised peaches and a booster flight drew delayed visitors while a court notice referenced by the Chamber of Commerce hints at transport complaints and broadcasting issues related to the Melbourne link.
Local sphere notes launch and committee meetings update
The report covers Ameics launching a new event after repairs to a firefighting unit, mentions the Boy Scouts, Adelaide committee in Cairns, and a Cairns Echo update. It notes weather forecasts, submarine communications, and community fund actions including disabled ex service matters. notes on the formation of committees and upcoming meetings are included.
Returning WW2 veterans head to Queensland in wartime tale
Two Amar veterans who served with Americans in Dantaland return to Queensland to report on wartime duties and discuss the journey home. The article recalls their roles with California units, their travels, and the varied reception they receive before resuming peacetime life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Americas
Dantaland
Queansland
Prespeck
Roachedes
California
Fragmentary Memoir Note Mentions Memory and Marriage
A fragmented text recalls a memory of marriage and social events. It references a Black person, a wedding in February, and obscure names and phrases. The handwriting resembles a diary fragment with garbled words and unclear attributions.
Memorial for a Loved One in a Family Funeral Note
A fragile memorial page honors the deceased with words from relatives and friends. Names and relations span in law, siblings, and community members, reflecting a quiet farewell and enduring memory. The piece reads like a local tribute with heartfelt lines about loss and remembrance.
Fragmented notes on a 16th ball event and medical incident
A damaged OCR fragment describes a ball dropping incident and a person tethered or injured, with references to a hospital admission and South Australia. Details are unclear due to text corruption, but the piece hints at an unusual event linked to a game or activity and resulting injuries requiring medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe Haven
Egal Carey
Windlong
Carey
Opposition motion in Federal Government defeated in Canberra
In Canberra on February 21 the opposition motion of no confidence in the federal government was defeated 37 to 28. The Liberal Victoria member HB Lita party seater for Base Representatives was unable to gain support. The government, including many opposition members, voted against the motion and a subsequent gag order was applied within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Lita
Dave
Victors
T. W. White
Oweety
Liberal
Victoria
White
Executive Council
Scully
Censure motion fails amid tense parliamentary scenes
A fractured debate saw the opposition’s censure motion falter as key figures clashed during the session. The exchange featured strained interruptions and sharp volleys between government and opposition leaders, leaving the motion unresolved.
Railway protest three minter stoppage
A fragmented report notes a railway protest in which a three minter stoppage occurred. A woman freed from gaol is mentioned amid disorder as lingering questions about a death and subsequent inquiries remain unresolved.
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Minter
Two Men Seriously Injured In Train Collision
In Cairns two men riding motorcycles collided with a mall train at an Apilnatreek level crossing. One rider, Kevin Edward Leet of Virginia Street, Cairns, suffered extensive leg and thigh injuries and other wounds. The second youth sustained severe injuries including leg and head trauma. Ambulance crews attended, police investigated, and authorities linked the incident to the level crossing and traffic conditions. The Vietnam War era context and political references appear in the surrounding text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Edward Leet
Veeriniaestreet
Cairns
Ambiguous court scene ends with judge's announced judgment
A fragmentary report details a town hall case where the defendant Tad Kot is restrained and brought to the hall. The town clerk and others argue about rights and timely action while the judge prepares to deliver a ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amdue
Mi Senda
Tad Kot
Oman
Labour Convention Focuses On Forty Hour Week At Towneville
Brisbane reports indicate the Labour convention will prioritize the forty hour week. Delegates travel by train to Towneville for the gathering while ALP members signal a convention to push for state action. Immediate mediation is debated as the outcome of the present claim remains uncertain.
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Brisbane
St Towneville
Aimentary Wateritepoare
Ouscome
Paderst
Arasteatin
Diary of a Lawyer Exposes Hidden Trust and Neglect
Fragmentary diary entries reveal a lawyer detailing a care and trust dispute involving a minor, guardian duties, and insurable interest. It discusses estate concerns, carer responsibility, and legal actions tied to a Windlong area sale, with references to a Mr Thornbury and a Mrs Brown in tense financial proceedings.
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Weeleen Australia
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Cairns Market Report
Howeran
Sean Alinemt
WEY
Tealeweg
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Fiona
Miles Coterie
Vale
Usmane Fronce Maeret
Lvs
Wes
Yorkey
Tranmnieton
Monumy
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Tata
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Ula
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Boy Scouts
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Alee
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Brodie
Tis Danighter
Incisen
Yisita
Arend
Anata Norreeband
Dave Maddy
School of Arts
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Caine
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Laan
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Save
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Owery
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Gmier
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Cook
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Appell
South Australia
Harold White
Henry
Rheem Sear
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Sad
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Pld
Ted
Mie Lee Ee Ie
Fisiara
bin Norman
Rey End Gron Rolen
Rowton Brus
Merman
Sseper Wurt
Veughan
House OF Representatives
Rwvure
I. Sexe Seas
Cau Lode Ee
Ti Latour
Victor Willng
Slag
Bony
Seapets
Auatralia
Jontnerd
Roetagraeas
Dealan
Kings
Eda
Ftsis
New Zealand
Serena
McCool
James Ananes Nang Awenee
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Taldena
James Sie
Mamence Iasnec
Sinifeam
Bowth
Wales
Victor
Ieee
Wami Bennes
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Cat Hood
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Cowntry Parte
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Twoderehope
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Lavour
Wwe
Sun
Cinergy Latour
Sir Chifley
Calwar
Premmua Caine
Micaner
Chidey Governmynt
ROYAL
Nsw
Astral
Nile
Helen
Soremaa
Fes
Zegny
Weteck
Aplinatreek
Wennenane
Lene
Nemane Vane
New Donn Wales
Lamedt
Stely
Mie
Hiv Lome
Vietnam
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Wiredaen
Erebewei
Rene Trom
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Neering
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Fan Asa
Wren
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Maio Pre Wrnena
Ukely
Irs
Thornbury
Vaile
Chen
Rome
Darae
Is Browne
Bilson
Trevor
Re” Onkehnlodak
Ors Sma
Shane
Naloners
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