Sugar Bureau Resignations Stir Queensland Industry
Alarm at ongoing resignations from the Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations prompts the Queensland Cane Growers Council and the Australian Sugar Producers Association to seek a transfer of control from the State Government. They plan to meet Premier Hanlon to demand staff salaries and governance, warning research work may be hindered as the bureau loses its third chief since 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sugar Industry
Organisa
Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations
Queensland Cane Growers’ Council
Australian Sugar Producers’ Association
E. M. Hanlon
R. Muir
Bureau
E. R. Behne
Muir
Public Service Commissioner
Retention of Experts Essential in Sa and ns ee
In progress discussions on expansion into Australia and the United Kingdom, concerns rise over capital flows and effects on local agriculture. Growers and ministers comment on trials, algaes, and tobacco as signs point to a growing dairy and crop season on the Tableland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britien Rapital
Fiowine
Australia
Mclee
Suger
Simon
Composite Committees Bouget Report Summary
Fragmented OCR text references committees and names such as Bouget and Sosoramite with garbled phrases. It hints at a formal review or minutes but lacks coherent details or outcomes. The readable parts mention committees and a restricted list of names without dates, places, or actions.
Ceded Italian Ships Amid War Claims Reported
Fragmentary text notes Italian ships and war materials being ceded, with references to peace terms and ongoing conflict. The passage mentions a timetable and authorities, with unclear entities and dates due to OCR garble.
Untitled note on federal car increase and public service
Fragmentary text reports government actions on federal cars and public service roles. Mentions departments, interior, statistics, and Western regions with unclear phrasing and missing details.
Sydney Woman Robbed at the Olympic Hall Heist
In Sydney a female cashier Elisabeth-saryen was robbed at the Olympic Hall by a man who grabbed her handbag containing notes and 39 pounds. The theft occurred around noon as a crowd gathered. a taxi driver and others chased the suspect, who escaped through a department store doorway to the Sark Poy store. A bystander aided the scene after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipsey
Jax
Persane
Stthyet
Sidney
Conan
Mus Vere Austin
Bondiano
Olympic
Elisabeth-saryen
Denk
Otainka
Tari
Cong
Devarument
Sark Poy
Mins Austin
Plan to base clandestine air movement in Malaya
A leaked report outlines a proposed secret air operation using aircraft and airstrips in the northwest coast of Australia and Malaya. Spokesmen caution the plan is costly and would require extensive covert support, with authorities unlikely to disclose any resulting actions publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Cossta
Avtraulz
Pied Aviation
Mig
Inquiry into Gaol Escape Initiated in January
The Public Service Board will begin an inquiry into the escape of Crofton Rawerd Barnes from Bay Gaol where he was serving a six year sentence. Warders may face disciplinary action for negligence. The inquiry covers circumstances of the escape and potential disciplinary measures.
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Bydney
Fog Bay
Crofton Rawerd Barnes
Barnes
Pubie Service Board
Jews and Arabs Race to Secure Arms in Palestine
London datelined report notes both Jews and Arabs feverishly stockpiling war material before British departure in August. Arms come from the United States for Jews and from Britain Germany and Russia for Arabs. Arabs reportedly hold several Messerschmitt 110 planes near Gaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Press
Jerusalem
Palestine
Britain
Germany
Russia
Gaza
Jewish Agency purchases amid Middle East tensions
Reported by Reuters and AP details the Jewish Agency seeking arms including two seater airplanes and barbed wire, with British Army delivery. The piece notes Jewish counteroffensive plans, attacks on a convoy, and U.S. naval reassurances as tensions rise in Palestine and Cyrenaica.
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Jerustem
Biarma Arab National Guard
Jewish Agency
Maganah Ur
Reuter
Ange
Britain seeks closer talks on postwar exchange control
Australian businessmen complain they cannot plan ahead due to uncertain dollar-saving measures. The Financial Times says Britain calls for tighter links between the United Kingdom Treasury and monetary authorities in the major trading areas. It argues some members justified in seeking more coordinated future management of the exchange system.
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London
United Kingdom
Britain
Farmers' Record Year In America Report
Washington reports a record year for farmers with the United States producing the Wheat harvest near record highs. The export totals reached 406 million bushels with Argentina and Australia also contributing. American farm income rose to 18.7 billion dollars while deliveries were up 31 percent.
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Washington
Elton Ander
Ania
United
University Students Criticised At Brisbane Conference
A Brisbane conference report notes that 95 percent of university students devote little time to thinking beyond their courses and rarely discuss questions outside their field. The remarks, attributed to Sydney University president Witkinson, suggest a broader critique of student engagement and intellectual curiosity.
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Brisbane
Me Witkinson
Sydney University
Newmac Bock Ee Bts
Prom Curtatien
The
Seastone
Wiikitson
Recall of Australian Girls Pending Official Statement
Canberra reports Australian girls connected with a two year agreement with US authorities are returning from the Philippines and Tokyo. Migration officers say arrangements are being made for travel while not permitting dollar-restricted exceptions. Most involved are said to be Queenslanders, some married before departure.
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London
Associated
Natal
Naval
Assacisteg
Valetta
Sirerat
Palestine
Cyrennaice
Seri
MacArthur
Frith
Australia
Canbesra
Australis
Philippines
Tokio
Akoulg Raury
Amaricas
Bena I
United States
Unie
Soma Ware
America
Dapao
Pels
NSW coal strike threat follows union meeting
NSW unionists threaten stop-work meetings across coal fields after discussions with Federation of Engineers and Researchers and Mr Gallagher to protest the Friday award on weekend wages. Union reps indicated meetings would proceed and would not be implied by Gallagher’s threats to suspend the award.
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Gallagher
Ascuss
Mer. Gallagher
Akon
Nemes
Battered with revolver attack on man in Detor Street
Two men armed with a revolver battered Harry Sele, a wholesale wine dealer, in his rooms on Detor Street Paddington. He was struck on the head during the struggle and summoned the police after the assailants fled. A color-witness reported hearing someone scream.
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Tan.s
Harry Selemen
Detor Street
Paddingten
Dhar
Referendum Clash Over State Powers and Centralization
The article discusses suspected attacks on a referendum proposal led by Mr. A. W. Padden and the Federal Census Party. It analyzes fears of centralised power by the Commonwealth over prices, rents, and employment, arguing state control would remain essential and that Labor fears are unfounded. It weighs Labour and Country Party positions on centralised versus state authority amid constitutional questions.
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Industral
Canberra
Osage
Lenante
Sta
Commonwealth
Country Party
Conrolind ‘Ar Commonwealth
Ncursions
Australien
Ures
Savings Bank Totals for Australia Canberra
Summary of December and November 1948 savings totals across Commonwealth and State banks. Notes include end of November figures, deposits, withdrawals, and transfers by NSW, Queensland and other regions. Details show Commonwealth Savings Bank and State Savings Bank department totals, with year over year comparisons and regional flows.
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Canberra
Commonwealth Savings
Commonwealth Sabateinn
R "Wiens
State Savings Banke
Commonwealth Barrnes
Mate Ssvings Bank
Decroges Beisa
New South Wales
Queens
Unclear OCR fragment spurs brief item
Fragmentary text notes a pairing or testing event with unclear names and roles. Readable details are minimal and no definitive outcome or entities are identifiable. Further restoration needed to produce a coherent record.
Plans Revealed for Cairns Show Association 1948 Exhibition
Extensive plans were discussed at Cairns Show Association for the 1948 exhibition. Trotting events and a fireworks display were outlined, with efforts to recruit porters for the trotting segment and an investigation into a Friday Saturday rodeo during show week. G Crotog of Tully offered participation as jumpers to the exhibition.
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Cairns Show Association
Ham Rangers
G. Crotog
Tully
Cunningham Rangers Show Strong Interest in Cairns Gathering
The Cunningham Rangers planning committee discussed bringing the Rangers to Cairns for a major show under the auspices of the association. Talks covered gate revenue, scheduling, grounds maintenance, and community support with figures and names including Mr W A Hooper, Mr J McGowan, and Mr Armstrong noted as key organizers.
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J McGowan
Auwlaus
Cunningham Rangers
Cusningkeas Rangers
Ahd
Aukman
Greworks
Fs. W
Otting
Rockhampton
Christensen
Paralysis Cure Claimed After Dog Made Master Sneeze
Sydney reports Rez a cocker spaniel cured his owner Mr L J Stacey of paralysis after a sneeze incident aboard a ship. The master claims relief from paralysis and plans quarantine arrangements upon arrival in Sydney as the dog travels to Australia with him for a new home.
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Sydney
Rez
Australis
Eageze
L J. Stacey
Pet
Stacey
Pamage
Sydury
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Sugar Bureau
Ea Perest
Poe nauTaty
Colkme
Collins
Gerdano
Bouget
Setoee
Decarminibe
Mediation Commission
Kashmut
Seuleity Council
York
Lancenihaw
Belgmm
Muet AE
Trin Suaria Ares Dewan
Lone
Dily Efrase
Rene
Cortee
Titania
Evrey
Seren
Servas
Queensland
Ence
Fed ‘Deparments
Thie
Pase
Siam
Singapore
Mpakeman
Sesiayaay
Grell Aviaieck
Mpakerman
Malaya
Pelle
Eho
Cus
Gheil Avigion
RAAF
RAAP
RAAT
Drekelord
Aurtresia
Atrfielda
Department of Ar
Chelseating
Eenpakesian
de Ement
Alam Sayahat Araby
Jorey
Atamart
Nsw
Coal Board
Faden
TFRTH
Anetrats
Cwnsus Party
A. W. Padden
AL Midin
Berm
Werth
Yiguana
Gaiman
G. Baws
W. A. Hooper
Mr. D. Corey
Cairne
Coaslaghan Rangers
Aettos
Mr' Huvion
Leute
Huston
J. McGows
E Tanner
Armstrong
Surust
Ted Chery
Cairnea
Arankelly
Mer
D. Masondali
Secar
Acmarrong
Indore
Crowley
Bates
Autenand Emploter
Iauedinsty
Venice
McGowan
Armstrong Houht Rat Naiter
Crowiey
Wr Oy Arpare
K. A. Betta
Boonah
Mar. AG
Winchester
Coot An
Major Savage
Newstanle
Camrtg
Bosra
Kuranda
WA Hooper
Vere Ta & Slime Mere
Jo Psutor
EZ Owen
We McGowss
3. Jones
D. Mason
W. Crowe
Mr G. Pace
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