Sarina Flood Reaches Highest Level In Living Memory
Three days of heavy rain swamp Sarina district culminating in 15 inches in seven hours. Cane crops submerged. losses estimated £100,000 to £200,000 in the area. Rail lines washed out. residents evacuated. emergency centers opened as waters rose. Mackay reports near record flood levels with rainfall across city and widespread damage.
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Mackay
Sarina
Australian National Power Alcohol Company
Plane Creek
Radae
Naousbout
Papas
Rockhampton Floodbound Blocks Vital Roads and Bridges
Severe flooding in Rockhampton closed major routes including the Bruit Highway and the Tintsins area. Waterways overflowed, submerging roads and threatening Lowistow Creek Bridge, with residents evacuated as authorities warned of rising floodwaters and advised against travel.
Fragmented River Disorder Litters River City Scene
A garbled OCR passage describes river traffic and city scenes with references to bridges, estates, and local figures. Mentions a Western person at night and a bridge, with scattered names and place fragments, creating a damaged tapestry of a town’s waterfront and daily life. The text is incomplete and hard to parse for precise events.
Tornado Strikes Bowen Lands and Damages Homes
A samail tornado struck Bowen early this morning, jolting maple from the eyedsnd and hitting Kenneth Ness’s home and nearby buildings. Witnesses described the funnel as two feet in diameter traveling north, causing roof and wall damage and leaving residents alarmed as water and debris flooded streets.
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Bowen
Darwen
Bowen Council
Une North
Kenneth Ness
Faileny
Home Hill
Railways Wage Talks Spark January Meetings Across States
A government backed push for a higher basic wage prompts railway worker meetings across towns including Brishare and Tete on January 31 with further gatherings planned in Cass Townsville Mackay and Toowoomba. The Federally backed mining committee supports a 75 percent minimum wage for adult workers amid complaints that state courts and authorities hinder wage claims.
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Bigbane
Mase
Brishare
Federal Saftware Mining Committee
Charman
MacDomeldt
Mertings
Cass Townsville
Mackay Brekhampton
Maryborugh
Toowoomba
Fierce fighting near Wonju reported in Korea war updates
Tokyo dispatches cite the 1st and 8th Army briefs as North Korean forces probe toward Wonju. Fresh assaults threaten to regain control near Wonju while U.N. and American units report heavy fighting in central Korea. The Defence Department in Washington tallies war costs and actions through January 5.
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Tokio
iWonju
Wonju
Jae
Korea
Mehling
Won Fishing
Wonjo-Chungy
Wonjo
Cheehan
Won
Wonks
Washington
Utlawed Malatan Communists Reported In Malaya
June 10 reports from Singapore cite Malay and English dispatches on a Malayan Premier Govern ment notice banning the Malayan Communist Party. It lists bounties for various party members including as high as 2000 dollars for leaders and 700 to 2000 for ordinary members. The message, issued in Malay, was broadcast by Far East Air Force planes across Malaya.
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Singapore
AAP
Euler
Malazan Communist Party
Far East Air Force
New Mexico
Five Passenger Trains Delayed by Severe Queensland Floods
Disruptions hit rail service as five passenger trains were held up amid heavy rains and floods across Queensland. Mail services from Brisbane to Cairns and Townsville faced prolonged delays, Mackay and Townsville floodwaters stalled aircraft, and Cairns saw thunderstorms and high water levels delaying deliveries and air travel. Local weather offices logged widespread rain with river and level changes impacting transport and post deliveries.
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Foodoun
Mackay
TAA. Wanaier
Cairns
TAA
ANA
Cairne
Georgetown
Pioneer Tours
Watersiders contest Kirbys jurisdiction in contempt hearing
Sydney reports the Waterside Workers Federation will challenge Mr. Justice Kirby's authority at the Federal Arbitration Court to hear contempt summons against watersiders' acting general secretary E C Roach. Hearing adjourned to January 30 after submissions by Simon leases KC and notes of ongoing strikes and delayed returns to duty by Mackay watersiders.
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Sydney
Woterside Workers’ Federation
Arbitration Court
Justice Kirby
Watersiders
E. C. Roach
Simon Leases
K.C
Mackay Water Side
Bosch
Mackay
Allegations in Summons Involving Mr Roseh
The summons alleges that on December 18 he undertook to the court that Mackay federation members would resume work and follow an agreement set by Griffith. It claims he acted in bed faith with reckless indifference, failed to ensure the undertaking, and delayed proceedings by seeking adjournments. The case raised questions about duplicity and jurisdiction with adjournment discussed by counsel and judge.
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Roseh
Mackay
Federation
Grifith
Unacs
Paterson
Lance
Enach
Ysaaes
Teases
Commonwealth Way
Ju Rite Rory
Jeanes
Morcial
Mackay Watersidere
Commonwealth Plan Aims End War In China and Korea
London reports a Unity Express outline for a Commonwealth plan to end the war in Asia. It includes recognizing China by the United Nations, advising membership in the Security Council, withdrawing the UN Peacekeeping Mission, and a phased pullout of foreign troops with UN elections. Prime Ministers discuss similar proposals and expect to be instructed to back the move.
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London
China
United Nations
Security Council
Korea
Alfe
UM Pac
Rare whale washed ashore at Napier beach
A Hastings specialist Dr W Memessacar reported a rare whale carcass washed up at Wataming Beach near Napier. The incident drew observers and local officials were to decide on conservation actions and possible legal adjournments as the matter moved toward a hearing set for January 30.
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Napier
Hastings
Wataming
Rew Zee
Earthquake Damages Town with Crumbling Chimneys and Cracked Walls
An earthquake shakes a town causing chimneys to crumble and walls to crack. Damaged roads and smashed windows appear as the quake rattles buildings. A single telephone line remains amid the chaos while the main street shows a toppled sign and widened faults.
British reserves and looming trade deficits discussed
London reports to London about Britain’s gold and dollar reserves and the mounting trade deficit. A government minister cautioned that Britain may need up to 300 million pounds in spending abroad next year to maintain living standards amid raw material shortages and industrial strain.
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London
Jax
Britain
Pugh Galtebed
Gallabyll
Genebell
Florence
Almaden Man Dies of Poliomyelitis Following Visit
A local Almaden man, long known in the Mareeba and Almaden districts, died from poliomyelitis after a recent visit to Georgetown. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. LW. O'Shea of Almaden, with ties to Mareeba Hospital.
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Georgetown
Raber Abed Roosh
Proactive Measures Outlined For Public Health
Jan 1 report outlines actions by Shire Council and Health Director General to curb epidemic spread. Proposals include closing certain public venues, restricting children’s activities, and aligning school and child care policies with new safety guidelines. Local officials pledge rapid implementation to protect residents.
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Babende
Atantion
Health and Medical Services
Conneil
Forno
Ain
Shires
Wedien
Purchases From U S Canberra Signal Policy Shift
The report notes U S Canberra trade discussions, with hints of prime ministerial influence on currency policy. Officials emphasize dollar defense and Australia’s reserves, considering sterling stability and future exchange arrangements amid fiscal pressures and defense commitments.
Belgrade warns West Europe over Soviet Army plans
Belgrade reports warn Western European Communist parties align with Kremlin orders amid Soviet Army presence in Western Europe. Noted figures from France Italy and others were said to be ill while awaiting directives as meetings discussed subservience to Moscow.
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Montreal
Belgrade
Innamnationa
Soviet Union
Communist
France
Fay
Europe
Sileesé
Kremlin
Thoree
Palmira Tostietti
Italy
Fragmentary report on a wreck and rescue efforts
A damaged OCR fragment describes a wreck involving a truck or vehicle with mentions of a Ford and Sead, with hints of rescue, waiting, and emergency response. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or dates to identify events or outcomes.
Japanese rearmament stance cited by wartime allies
January 10 report quotes Japanese Prime Minister Hsicharw Yinhidal and Yoshida on Japan's rearmament, stressing solidarity with the United Nations and a peaceful, uncompromising stance against aggression. Officials mention potential roles for Japan in a broader peace framework and a treaty involving Western allies.
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TOKIG
Kap Boert
iShicarw
Yinhidal
Hele
Alecevet
Randine
Tokin
Divner
Jeemier Yoshida
Jepan
United Nations
Fle
Japan
World Pace
Tapanemi
Kartgveen Mahi
Serratory
Wille Rudo
Economic Stab [Wain Board
London Indians Gain Colour Bar
A fragmented report notes a colour bar issue involving the London Indians, with unclear details and at least two named entities obscured by garbled text. The item hints at sports or local club activity intersecting racial policy, but readable facts are minimal.
Construction project and loan details for Tully and area
A garbled text fragment outlines a plant for a Tully project with a crane mounted unit costing 700 for cable yard capacity. It mentions council approval, debentures up to 430,000, a loan of 20,000 from an insurance company, and purchase of a patrol grader. The notes reference Ravenshoe, North Queensland, and Atherton Shire Council, with repayment over 15 years at a rate around 12 percent.
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Kootie Yount
Exerytter
Eyune
Ioan of Gite
Baten
Te Counell
Tne
Atherton Shire Counc
Nord
Young Woman Electrocuted At Work Site Tragedy
A young woman died after an electrical incident while toting at a location described as a work area. The report notes immediate danger and investigation by authorities, with local responders securing the scene and noting electrocution as the cause pending confirmation.
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