Rural productivity and urban shift in postwar farming
An analysis by the Bureau of Agriculture notes rising productivity in rural farming driven by new methods and mechanization, reducing the need for farm workers while boosting urban labor demand. It projects rural employment falling to about 100,000, with urban needs expanding as infrastructure and amenities improve. The piece links mechanization to broader economic shifts and mentions related social changes and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tureustout Bureau
Tt Tetos
Niles
Cenlahin
Trp
Merhoels Wild” Abl
William James Cxdy
Rallwey
Martys Stren
T Anderson
Gwin Frugal
Stner Peagnera
Wacape
Marija Secaupunvet
Pieare Ecru
Lovday
Thamie
Edward Garland
Martin and
North Sydney
Richary ‘Grant
Victor Tanald Abeary
Sextraville
Eba
Willam Burnle
Yom Salat Sein Lst
Taleent
Aiginot Holdings
Cut in State Road Grant Sparks Northern Debate
A public dispute arises over cuts to state road maintenance funding affecting Far Northern areas. Wordsworth condemns the reduction as harming local authorities and seasonal workers, while Parliament approved £1,500,000 for related works. Weather updates and local notices accompany the chaotic report, including a prison incident and ongoing outages in Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Party
Cook
Wordsworth
Arves
T Wordawoeth
Imran
Niceesafl
Sunar
Attendants Story and Hospital Escape Attempt
A hospital attendant and nurse staff witnessed inmates John Brewer Barrie and Martini attempt an escape. Barrie restrained Martini during the incident as armed warders intervened. After guards secured the prisoners they were returned to their cells and Martini was taken to gaol hospital amid charges under a visiting judge's oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brewer
Barrie
Martini
Martin
Tome Martini
Comptralier-Genersi
Frizome
Martini Wan Tak
Charees
Hayling
Police alert after escape triggers citywide manhunt
Fragmentary police radio reports describe an escape from a court, with units and railway stations mobilized to cover routes. The suspect, nicknamed Somdimd Aire, fled from a room in the Quarter Session Appeals Court around June 17 1966, prompting a metropolitan search and cordons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nif
Martini
Sun Indy
Ate Abelering
Ne Wen Ey
Birth Bit at Atherton Scepieal
Birth notice lists Abin Temusis Gurres and Althea ince Hulrremone Geuchner with one child at Hulrremone. Also mentions Bess ater for Tareas Bothwell and Biinine homan Tae P J Finnegee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Biinine
Finnegee
Memoriam Epson Ip Loving Memory of a Dear Friend
In memoriam of Charles Edward Simpson who passed away on January 2. Beloved by brothers, sisters, nephews and many friends. A solemn remembrance from family and friends noting his kind nature and lasting impact.
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Epson
CIA
Unie
Charles Cdward Simson
Ofl
Jawymar Eacher
Mather
Weers
Keren
Cottage on Esplanade Alleges Ambulance Crash Injures Man
A local report states that Murphy was carried to the Kra Bate Hospital after a fall on the Esplanade. He sustained a wound to the head and received aid from an ambulance team following the incident.
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Esplanade
Murphy
Kra Bate Hospital
Cane price appeals and court hearings set in Brisbane
The cane price appeals board sets a 3 cent reduction to 1a block for Monday March 9 at the Land Court Brisbane. Objections to cane prices and mill peaks may be lodged by February, with review hearings to be held at the Industry Court. Millers, suppliers, and exporters may submit objections, and most mills are urged to appear before the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Esardine
Dhe Land Court
Brisa
Tnduetria Court
Toviarr OCEMAMFTON Resume Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference Toviarr OCEMAMFTON with stray words about tour dates and names. The readable content is insufficient to establish a coherent event, date, location, or participants. No clear summary of an identifiable person or action can be derived from the fragment.
Prison escapees recaptured near Melbourne
Report says ten inmates fled the French Mandarins settlement and were spotted crossing swamps near the coast guarded at gunpoint. An 08 28-year-old farmer, Wik lat Gondxee, aided or observed the scene, while the escapees were handed over to warders after a Sunday night pursuit.
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Melbourne
Wiklat
Examination of Valuations Grisbane Jan 31
An examination of valuations is reported in Grisbane on January 31 with officials including Queen’s valuations and a board, led by Mr. Bilton, and Commonwealth experts such as Mr. F Sbureau, discussing valuation standards and projected adjustments by mid next year.
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Mr Maren
Gorton
Marien
Rajan
Ebed Samuel Raver
Cenkita
Four Prisoners Escape bid at W AI BD to escape
Warders at W.5.W. Gaol sprayed walls with bullets as four prisoners attempted an escape. Antonio Martini leapt 35 feet over the gaol wall into Parramatta Mental Hospital grounds, injuring his ankle and being recaptured by an asylum attendant. Over a dozen shots rang out. the four prisoners were overpowered after a brief chase through asylum grounds. Mental patients sought shelter as the incident unfolded.
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E Martial
Garlynd
Flame Martini
Antonio Martini
Parramatta Mental Hospital
Martini
Frim Celf
Flooding Affects Inkermas Region and Surrounding Towns
Heavy rains caused three feet of inundation along the Inkermas river and flooding at Jack's Creek north of Bowen. Roads across Aramse Creek were cut, rail traffic halted, and supplies ran short in Clermont. While town outskirts faced water influx, officials said no serious flood danger presently persists and work at Blair Athol mine paused to drain water.
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Inkermas Brides
Jack's Creek
Bowen
Todey
Hriaane
Eamersld
Biair Artol
Rafoe
Mike
Aramse
Aramse Creek
Clermont
Blair Athol
Baltarr
Sina
Eigin Emirate
Australian Aboriginal Racial Theories and Carpentarian Link
A historical article discusses theories of Aboriginal origins across Australia. It traces proposed migrations from Negritos to Carpentarians via Cape York, noting researchers like Tindale and discussions of racial types and landscape footprints. The piece highlights regional names, places, and a sequence of population movements up to the northern coast and Queensland.
Northern Mott murals discussed by South Australian museum
A fragmented note indicates the South Australian Museum is considering new murals tied to a Queensland art project. The text references Sr. Sesion and Anelade Sra rary Nari Queens and mentions photographs and a potential shift in gallery direction, with unclear specifics.
Brisbane tobacco sale ends unresolved after brief auction
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture pledged fair play between manufacturers and growers as a Brisbane sale of unsold tobacco leaf was halted after under four hours. Only 62 tons of 217 offered were bid or passed in, four buyers attended, and most unsold leaf later went to private treaty.
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Brisbane
J. E
Brower
Tobacco
Leaf Marketing Board
Wr. E. H. Short
Farcicais
Tor Neal
Shore
Aken
Short
McEwen
Asim Beiter
India
Delayed Filmders and North Queensland Natives Tale
A fragmented report describes delayed shipments and inquiries about North Queensland Negrita natives. It notes museum requests, river observations near Mem Creek, and transport disruptions as the Flinders River rises and trains face weather and service delays.
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Sheen
Téale
Sealon
Amla
North Queensland
Negrita
Mr. Bealon
Plane disaster disrupts New Guinea flight and cricket results
A chaotic New Guinea air incident interrupted a flight from Port Moresby to Cairns as passengers were evacuated after a fire engulfed the plane. In Australia, cricket featured Australia’s tour preparations with Davidson’s bowling shaping the match against Victoria, while Pearce starred with bat and ball in a mixed results episode.
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Cairns
Tach
Gunma
Tenn
Taina
Moresby
Carieg
Fom
Port Moresby
War Cemetery Tour Described Amid Civilian Suffering
Fragmentary report recounts a Port Moresby to Lae movement and wartime travel by locals, with mentions of Rockhampton and New Guinea dispatches. It notes cemetery conditions, floral beds, and headstones, praising maintained grounds and solemn services as evening police parades pass the cemetery.
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Wallacy
Engled
Amd
Fe Zeslend
Port Moresby
Rockhampton
Algo
Mim Wallace
New Gaines
Unich
Wallace Caid
Man Falls From Railway Bridge Into Burdekin River
Jan 71 A E Lid o Hele afternoon in Townsville a man named Leslie Frege 172 fell from the Burdekin River railway bridge during a kerosene work party. He disappeared in strong current after slipping from the upstream side. Rescue boats and police vigilance followed but the river search was suspended as night fell.
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Townsville
Ganz
Wes Celeing
Burdekin River
Kerome Nbc
Leslie Frege
Waz
Ronter
Frmar
Golden Casket draw at Brisbane with prize to No 92.00
Unclear OCR text reports a Golden Casket draw in Brisbane on January 27. It notes prize result for No 92.00 "Pid Zoek" from Coolanpanla Queensland and lists several agents and associated names around the event. The fragmentary text mentions locations and individuals such as Grand Hotel, St Pauls Terres, and Brisbane agents, with numerous garbled names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Losdas
Pid Zoek
Fry
Burke
Souis
Sendicals
Marin
Wydoey
Homan
Ho Auwin RW
W. Red
Endrin
Care
Holmes
Caret
Brisbane, i Meventh Noagra, A. 2, Mage, A. J Bago
J. Hap
Reawell
Vo Martin
Thomas and Sone
Cashel
Campbell Carne
R Chanman
Chapman
Stes
Britados Guided Rockets in London Report
Distracted mutterings from a London press note claim Britain produced guided rockets and planned military use. The report cites government figures and statements about rocket development and strategic impact, mentioning defense procurement and speculative future dominance in a regional theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jay
Briain
Carla Yypvel
Vbce
Seeaya
Not Bear
Ser Baalyg
Prescribed Text Books for Various Grades Discussed in Brisbane
The Brisbane education briefing outlines procurement and distribution of prescribed textbooks for all grades. Details include Nordic and Northern European titles, supplementary readers, drawing books, and a March 3 due cargo for school use. A 1 year old drowning incident near Mernald Beach is also noted in a separate brief.
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Kong
Ibouere
Sas
Cros
Queenda Syaney
Scandanayta
Bentary
Arades Sheoush
Porja
Ducharee Cargo
Oriest
Dort
Mae
Kingdon
Uae
Brisbane
Jon
Robert Leneraea
Bruen
St Mernald
Coucil
Smith's
Gmkhe
Mattis
Rscey Prisans
Tally Clerks Claim Nationwide 38 Hour Talks Brisbane
Brisbane January 27 a proposal for a nationwide 38 hour work week was announced by the Federal Executive of the Clerks Union. About two thousand waterfront clerks across Australia are involved in the move to submit the claim to the Federal Arbitration Court for payment of appearance money. The federation claims an eight hour wage for certain shifts and seeks action by February 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Tally -Cherie Walon Federal
Fender Sea “Clerks Union
General Fresident
Eederateil Mhwcks
Cmym
Apieataniee
Obituary Notice for Marion Edc Wat and Family
Fragmented obituary entry notes Marion Edc Wat and relatives, mentioning a mother, three heirs, and family ties across unsettled lines. Reads like a damaged OCR with scattered names, ages, and places, hard to parse but signals a death notice with kinship details.
Death of local blacksmith at Capea near Widlnay Jasyee
The death occurred early yeas 'yf day MmOMDIDE at hie reenie wsAumuleratree Capea ot Widlnay Jasyee Andy.ewes ath palate in Stare Tnet. Funeral services planned at The Bearers 1888. The Cairne Railway Department employers are still invited to attend.
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reeniewsAumuleratree Capea
Andy
Stare
Tnet
Temnama
Imane
Robb
Feenliway
Renard
Gren
Andy "van Dhron
Branad
Ainece
Ateralyn
Andes Presbyterian Opa Cairne
Vbven
Newrs
Bretheen
Lewal
Cairne Railway Department
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Cairns Post
Martins
Alice Ater
Zoo
Fred
Mvolvern
Lung
WR Wordsworth
Machan
Richard Sheppard
Dimral
Urue
Carpentaria
Cirpentaria
Tableslands
Narthatet
Fraigneh
Baroo Talers
Kamerunga
Brratford
Dalzetywraet
Shrance
Morghern
Coen
Omnis
Mackinley
Anda
Richmond i
Samford
Cooktown
Letterton
Malanda
Fareebs
Murrag Millas Bi
Rosstian
Garnet
Layenshor
Kaiti
Tape Teveland
Clarke River
Awnaritie
Marathon
Tergis
de Verees
Sith
Aim Radpe
Lane
Lares
Saraiarion
Aeertsen
Gina Steerer
Alin
Sricoi
Mickrur
George Thome
Fam
Jnters
Srimbabe
Tou Ramen
Gams
Arminse
MacKay Aerodrore
Queensland
Beiawane
Cairne Man
Reston
Ned Jue
Soin Aucraltan Museum
Norman
JB Tindale
J.B. Birseaull
University of Farmiaseho
laveniRett Orth Duvensland
Incwiens Asty
Tindale
Seaton
Mearty
Windale
Uwe
lDerhans
Yenre
Negritos
Cape York
Cape
Australia
Tasmania
CAMA
Feaiun
Queenslane
Lake Warn
Fendwarrr
Fer
Baraméans
Orsan
Mulreeyan
Hino
Helominge
Servier
Reliznes
Finnenron
Tania Snc
Sr. Sesion Amt
Anelade
Srarary
Mr. Tin
Froserflne
South Australiant
Seuton Ang Wave
Barbrean Seuale
Mister Will
Tevarn
Leven
Srrerina
Keefe
Auatratia
Amie
Aussi
Basika
Bain
Tarminiane
Farmiana
Permannner
Tom Sid
Austalian Museu
Ezinrence
Sestan
Downsville
Labour Council
Sinney
Sesine
Svc
Michal
Cooke
Tomnaville
Weber
Shin Wan Paseo
Bille
Igeorsrtowa-Eivaseish
Pos
Ceiens Sexe
Alisa den
Sayin
Ale
Delock
Jim
Sar
Oise
Esasebgh
Froueleigh
Finssinigh
Kicshin
Zina
Ormor
Normanton
Flinders River
Caiewa Port
Wed
New South Wales
New Guinea
Atom
Aly
la Jae
Bouin AU Gata
Milano
Jfaumder
Alan Davidson
Victoria
Nsw
Aerond Inninae
G_ Thome
Treemat
Walker
W Malten
Davedson
R_ Mares
Carroll
J. Sobawoe
Pearce
Hallebone
Tyiemen
Chambers
M_Fitenel
Gervedi
Anne
Triana
Pearce U McDoveld
Briggs
Devidson
Conaigine
Beare
Davigeon
Breckton
Rarpeon New
Inninen
McDonald
Lozten
Brame
Liston
Guinea
Social
Man
Railwat
Browning
Wammoth
Prigs
South Johnstone
Arom Ries
Saeed
Shere
Setir Tzn
ATSTA
Pombat
Rou Ruumaag
Jeu
Sear
Wetbin
Tally Clerks’ Claims
Boy
Tess
Marion
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