Cairns Meat Works Transport Debate Sparks Harbour Board Meeting
Cairns Harbour Board debated moving cattle meatworks from hinterland to closer markets to cut transport costs. Members heard extending freight routes to Mareeba and Suprarce could ease weight losses and expedite supplies. The meeting discussed rail upgrades to improve night landings and reduce transit delays while noting deteriorated stock and risks to future shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonger Dutanoes
Hese
Peningila Waite
Mareeba Bao
Sveim
Heir Tate
Toerwheer
Seana
Cairns
Qhieerak
Chet
McCuinness
Church Services Acrossdenominations in Cairns Area
Church services listed for St John, St Peter, Gordonvale Parish, Cairns Presbyterian, Gaus Methodist, Caled Central, and Baptist Church. Includes Holy Communion times, baptisms, Sunday School, evening worship, and notes on return of Sunday Schools February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
St. John’s Church
SY Andrews Presbyterian Church
Cairns, Water
Henry
G” Whitney
Gardenvaie
BR Currel
Gaus Methodist Church
Minster
LC Rowley
LTCP
Healy
Bert
Noble
Baptist Church
Lake-street
Marcus Island and its strategic role in the Pacific War
The text describes Marcus Island as a key outer defense point near Japan used by Japanese forces for airfields and supply stations. It notes American air operations targeting the installations and the island’s proximity to Soeite and Misam Tori Shima, with mentions of sea and air defenses and potential American assaults.
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United States
Ah Mages
Asa
Toke
Pettad
Brest
Marcar
Jamun
Marco Ween
Elseie
Misam
Commercial Jane Produce Market Report
Brisbanes January 2 markets show rumpkins and chaff trading with mixed results. Prices listed include 970 to 127 for produce and various chaff weights, with straw bedding noted in the market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Produce
Brisbane
Fat stock sale reports mixed cattle quality in Brisbane
On January 2 at Brisbane fat stock sales there were 1441 cattle including a Wondal district train load and consignments from Burnett Brisbane River Fassstern Darling Downs. Prices ranged with prime light bullocks 46 to 48.5 and good cows 40 to 42. Wethers from the West showed improvement with light wethers 4d to 4d4 per lb and heavy stock around 6d per lb plus prices for skin.
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Brisbane
Wondal
Burnett Brisbane River
Fassstern
Darling Downs
Sheen
Ariven
Eas
Weanden
Charteville Cooladds
Quilpie
Wallurbulla
Jondaryan
Cairns Market Report January 27 Prices Ease Amid Heavy Supplies
Heavy fruit and vegetable stocks on hand in Cairns push prices down slightly across most items. Quoted goods show mixed demand with lemons peaches tomatoes and greens in varying oversupply. growers advised to slow forward sales until demand improves.
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Bazarax
Une Dmlewbie All Ther Vanever
Ana
Anguiras
Sewcase
DUC
Fises
Cshonge
Seling Gl Tor Ara Ae
Lifd Joe
Greenharn
Evacuation order issued for Japanese areas in Japan
United Press reports that interior authorities ordered civilian and industrial evacuation from Tokyo and Nagoya. The directive follows allied bombing and marks a shift in Japan's wartime mobilization and factory operations.
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New York
United Press
Ouneking
Tokio
Nagoya
Japan
Paramahire
Roll of Honour and In Memoriam Notices
Obscure memorial notices listing bereaved families remembering relatives who died on active service in Malaya in 1942 and others who passed away in 1981 1940s and 1980s. The messages name Cooper Young Myers Hargreaves Brown Kippen and others with family tributes and dates.
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Cooper
Malaya
Mlenge
Gwendella Sondergard
Menary
Dar Bal
Eigedie
Guinea
Merv
Brown
Mary Young
Bromballanc
Mary "Young
Dan
Danny
Mary
Dawn Bid
Jacko
John
Young
Cear
Moter
Mary Elimabess Myers
William
Robert
Kath Kipper
Mena Creek
Myers
Mary Eliabeth
Mepfather
Karo
Kippen
Jack
Bill
Ravenshor
Hargreaves
Merory
Istras Ton
Tod Beriier
Wilam Jersy Hargreaves
Chillagoe
Ana Yaar
Australian AAP Thin News Brief Issued
The Australian Associated Press delivers a pared down news brief for subscribers featuring concise overseas updates and rapid summaries of major events. Limited space prompts compact reporting with emphasis on key facts and names where readable.
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Australian Associated Press
Forces of Democracy and the postwar world policing pact
The article argues for a permanent peace after victory in World War II through a global policing authority led by the United Nations and the four great powers. Commander King-Hall cites prior propaganda failures and urges a total victory that prevents a repeat of 1919 39 while nations like Britain and the United States back a world police system to deter aggression and crime.
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S. King- Hall
Britain
America
King-Hall
Germany
Dr. Goebbels
United
Hi8n's
United Nations
Call for an international police force under UN control
The speaker argues that mutual confidence collapsed, treaties were repudiated, and collective security sabotaged. He urges creation of a UN controlled police force funded by UN assets as the first duty to ensure future global security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Innisfail News and Australia Day Observance
Innisfail notes show Australia Day observed on Monday with general observance and possible worker directions by ministers. Reports cover weather cool spell, army worm outbreak, cadet training resumption, upcoming bomb demo, and transport service changes plus local business and community tributes.
Repatriated Men Arrive in Brisbane From War
Prisoner of Brisbane returns aboard today after being captured in Greece and Crete. Among them Private R. Thomson and Private G S Mealin recount Munich experiences during Hitler visits and describe mild illnesses and beer strength. Other returnees include L W Baker G W Ferguson HS Laverack G E Maxwell FB Derton F W Scholard R L Thompson D B Hunter RCM Loader G S Meain J W Ogilvie Mr Spilane H J Twigg and C T Wheat from Brisbane Gympie Ipswich and Kuranda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Thomson
G .S. Mealin
Munich
Hitler
Thomson
Mealin
L. W. Baker
G. W. Ferguson
HS. Laverack
Brivbsne
G. E. Maxwell
Mt. Morgan
FB. Derton
Warwick
F. W. Scholard
Ipswich
R L. Thompson
North Mackay
D. B Hunter
Kuranda
RCM
Loader
G 5
Meaiin
J. W. Ogilvie
Mr. Spilane
H. J. Twigg
Brisbane
C. T.wheat
Gympie
Postwar Public Works Plan Drafted by National Council
Canberra reports the National Works Council endorses a two year postwar public works programme of about £200 million. States must submit plans for urgent projects before the council. A second instalment of similar works will follow, including housing and municipal projects awaiting loan approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
National Works Council
Harry Brown
Frst
Queensland
FL A Cooper
J B Chifley
German reprisal prisoners being tried in Berlin
Stockholm correspondent reports Tidningen quoting Berlin sources that preparations are under way for trials of British and American prisoners of war. The note indicates heightened official attention to reprisals and potential legal proceedings concerning these detainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stockholm
United Prear
Tidningen
Berlin
Mourilyan Meeting and Open Wires Probe
A large Mourilyan meeting is described with references to open wires and a probe into a serious position. The report mentions a responder and actions to rectify matters, noting involvement of officials and a director.
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Ospail
Sobeswestg
District trees show strong three year growth in Innisfail region
January 24 Innisfail reports confirm amber regrowth on the Mourilyan Silkwood high tension circuit has been cleared. Johnstone Fibre Authority engineer manager C Lamberth notes trees in the district have made fair progress with many specimens along the Mourilyan to Silkwood range growing about 27 feet in three years. Clearance work continues on low tension reticulation at Innistail and Goondi Hill areas.
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Innisfail
C. Lamberth
Johnstone Flerric ‘Authority
Misfail
Lamberth
Johnstone Shire
Mourilyan
Sikewood
Innistail
Goondi Hill
Smashed Truck Incident Near Jubilee Bridge Innisfail
A big truck caravan near Jubilee Bridge Innisfail rolled off the curve and crashed into a garden plot. Guard rails collapsed, the truck halted against a sisal tree, and its radiator pressed on the fan. A second truck arrived later and towed away the first. no injuries were reported.
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Innisfail
Jubilee Bridge
Tramway Strike Arrangements for Quick Settlement
Canberra reports that Attorney General Dr Evatt has arranged for Justice Drake Brockman of the Arbitration Court to hear the Sydney tramways dispute immediately. Brockman will cancel his Perth visit to return to Sydney, with hearings to start as soon as possible. Prime Minister Curtin commented on the union dispute and noted delays in preparation for the hearing.
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Canberra
Evatt
Drake Brockman
Arbitration Court
Sydney
Perth
J. Curtin
Motor Omnibus Section
The
Transport Union
A Beanell
Curtin
Wshen
Tramways Board of Reference
General Strike in Sydney Critics and Unions Clash
At a New South Wales Labour Council meeting on January 28 leaders criticised Prime Minister Curtin for potential action against transport workers while opposing a general strike. Council members urged relief measures and warned against wage garnisheeing. 4000 tram and bus workers threatened to stop work again in two weeks.
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Sydney
New ‘South Wales
F Borne
The
Curtin
Kluft
R King
E Thornton
Ironworkers’ Union
EJ Ward
Robson
Tramways
Mer
W. Funnell
Cairns Labour Party Elects D Crowley President for 13th Year
At Cairns Labour Party AGM D Crowley was elected unopposed as president for a 13th consecutive year. Officers include vice-presidents T Crawley and W Wallace, committee members M Jenkins T Dowling F Brady L Brophy J Orrell Jensen B Strike D Chataway R Penney L Sheppard B Cready Ebrington Power W Dixon A Loveland, credentials Cready, auditors Crowley and Dowling, secretary J Graham, assistant secretary J Orrell.
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Cairns
Australis Labor Party
D. Crowley
Elseiea
Messrs
T Crawley
W. Wallace
Mesart M. Jenkins
T “Dowling
F Brady
L_ Brophy J Orrell
Jensen
B. Strike
D_ Chataway
R Penney L Sheppard
B Cready
Ebrington
Power
Japanese Warship Sinks After Mine Strike Near Anwei Province
Central News Agency reports about 1000 Japanese aboard a medium sized warship were drowned when it struck a Chinese mine and sank off Kewelchih Yangtae in Anwei province on January 19.
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Chungking
Kewelchih
Yangtae
Anbwel
Government not running country clothing factories says MP
Mr Forde tells Parliament that private firms are opening clothing factories in provincial towns under a decentralisation scheme. The Department of Supply has not succeeded in moving Queensland manufacturers from Brisbane, with only Eldorado in Brisbane already outside the capital at Toowoomba.
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Queensland
Commonwealth
Australia
Forde
Rockhampton
Bundaberg
Australa
Prize Enterprise
Department of Supply
Beasley
Brisbane
Eldorado Clothing
Toowoomba
Elo
Fac
Bundubera
Nationalisation debate grows amid Canberra coal woes
Canberra January 22 A caucus faction plans another move toward nationalisation of the coal industry amid ongoing stoppages and dwindling stocks. Government maintains its opposition while exploring avenues to resolve industry troubles ahead of Parliament’s next session and upcoming referendum. Ministers fear criticism could affect Labour Government prestige.
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Canberra
Labour
Australia
United Nations
Assurance of enforcement for transport and mines holds
Canberra reports Prime Minister Curtin pledged strict enforcement against those responsible for transport and mines production hold ups in New South Wales. Mr Menzies called the issue a real challenge to government authority and expressed confidence in Parliament backing to ensure discipline beyond armed forces.
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Canberra
Menzies Iorday
Army
J. Curtin
New’ South
Menzies
Cuir
Fin
Curtin
Historic Agreement Between Australia and New Zealand
Our Special Representative in Canberra reports a landmark Canberra signed accord between Australia and New Zealand. The pact seeks closer regional collaboration in the Pacific, balancing postwar planning with sovereignty, and calls for wider Pacific-wide consultation with other governments.
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Canberra
Australie
New Zealand
Srg Neals
Curtin
Fraser
Pacific
Gitin
Commonwealth of Nations
Pacife
Australia
Nuz
Pacifi
Deview
Fesiana
Earth
Commonwealth of Australia
Dominion of New Zealand
Allied Air and Naval Attacks Push Across South Pacific Fronts
Allied forces report heavy air and sea strikes from Admiralty Islands to New Britain and New Guinea. Mitchells and Thunderbolts attacked Madang and Alexishafen. four enemy planes were destroyed on the ground. Natamo Bay seizure followed by bombardments and shore attacks as U S Marines advance. Okinawa-style details and strategic notes from General Headquarters summarize ongoing operations and broader Allied objectives.
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Kavieng
New Ireland
Liberatos
Con
New Guinea
Ral Coast
Hansa Bay
Madang
Gragat Islands
Alexishafen
Bogia
Karkar Island
Cape Crossfiies
Sio
Saidor
Gali Bonga
Mala- Tama
Kittytank
Fon Gogol River
Airacobras
Markham Marakuim
New Britain
Opportunity
Cape Hollman
Gloucever
Kimgterre
Kankirye Ridge
Connolida
Sctive Beyend Kankiroo
Huon Peninsula
Vineke Point
Ales
Sin Mission
Empress Augusta Bey
Torokine River
South-west Pacific
Admiralty Islands
Salam
Qur Solomons
Rabaul
Tobera
Bey
Natamo
Natamo Point
Molslamal
Gogol River
Kumita
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Cairns Post
Cairne
Cairns Harbour Board
Match Supplies
Tempe
New Gallen
Trent
Althouse
Kelly
Wate
Wate Fon
Ruguay
M Marre
MW Warner
Warner
Lorex
Rimeself
Eacrick
CH Crouiars
HK N Machorsell
McKeven
Church Services
Aw. Rawner
Wings
Beach
Wwe
Fane
Caralan
Soho
Rinaay
Marcus Island
Cairns Market Report
Forces OF Democracy
Boutley
North
Lodge Innisfail
Masonic Temple
Chenko
Ion
Atherton
Squatron Air Training Corps
Iakt
PPO
Aceon
Tt I
Celebate Australis
Kimlin
Malanda
Annistan
W. D. Davies
Air R Aid
Police Department
G. J. Selby
A. Ebert
Bigg
Innisrail
Ball
Aloomba
Deeras
Cams
Motors
Seapie
Cetone
Watson
Catone
Depar Nee of War Organisation of Industry
Chamber of Commerce
L. Williams
Cal Fatson
Catto
EC. Catto
Jt D. Headrick
Cham 2
Hesdrick
Cetto
Xuranda
Greece
Crete
Mourilyan Meeting
Labour Party
MR. Menzies
Brush
Commonwealth of Satiane
British Commonwealth of Nations
South ‘Pacific
United Kingdom
South Pacife
Gunther
Bergen Bay
Pe Gloucester
RAAF
Bortons
Coartline
Netama Point
Natama
Bougainville
Numa-Numa
Vivel
Empress Augusta Bay
Torchine River
Etsat
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