Uranium Prospects in Australia From Menzies Tour
The Cairns Post argues that Australia's uranium deposits could shift the economy if overseas capital and favorable interest terms are secured. It notes potential gains beyond exports, including stabilizing dollars, sterling, and supporting industry and transport, with a focus on using uranium to back capital investment and bolster beef transport in the north.
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Menzies
Oversas
Atomic Energy Commission
Australia
Canada
United States
Britain
Barron River Project details and survey delays
Acting Lands and Irrigation Minister states dam height and inundated area depend on survey data. A departmental officer will visit to discuss the project with interested parties. Watson reports a 13 farmer deputation and notes months needed to determine which properties at higher reservoir levels may be resumed.
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Tinaroo
H. E Collins
Mulgrave
BR. ML Watson
Irrigation and Water Supply
Jesse Goon
Watson
Mir Watwn
Shipping Move Ments From Townsville to Cairns and Beyond
Shipping notices show vessels leaving Townsville for Cairns this evening arriving 7 am tomorrow and returning voyage at 6 30 pm Friday. Brissbane is listed on July 18 with Cairns arrival July 2 and July 5 departures. Kissing mines bound for Cairns from Thursday Island Cooktown load for Townsville and Brisbane. River Bardéekim in port loading sugar for Sydney. Vira from Sydney in Cairns undergoing repairs. Poegin sails tomorrow for meat from Sydney Brisbane Mackay and Townsville arriving Cairny Thursday. River Qarence in port loading raw sugar timber for Melbourne and departed yesterday with steel for Brisbane.
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Townsville
Cairns
Orday
Sydney
Brissbane
Kissmines
Thursday Island
Cooktown
Brisbane
River Bardéekim
Vira
Mackey
Melbourne
Fire damages store sparks drain Brisbane incident
July 7 report from Brisbane describes a blaze at a fireworks store. Firemen sprayed the scene to control burning debris and sparks, narrowly avoiding injuries to bystanders and drug cases nearby as explosions erupted in multiple directions.
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Brisbane
Death of C/Sgt A E Smith in Korea War Service
Mr and Mrs A Smith of Redlynch announce the death of their eldest son Bill C/Sgt A E Smith who died of wounds received in action with the BCOF in Korea. He served previously on the staff of Northern Australian Breweries and had returned to Cairns from Korea in April 1951 before going back to Korea in February 1983 for further service.
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A. Smith
Redlynch
Bill
A. E. Smith
BCOF
Korea
Cairns
Bee Island tragedy police to question Leonard law only
Brisbane dispatch reports police investigating a Bee Island tragedy will not interview Leonard Law yet. They plan to question him later this week at the Royall Hotel, though today a Cutler is mentioned in connection with the case.
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Brisbane
Bee Island
Leonard Law
Royall Hotel
Cutler
Thanking friends and relatives for sympathy and floral tributes
Mr and Mrs A Hinsch and family and Mr and Mrs Jenkins of Cairns with Mrs EK Jenkins of Charters Towers thank relatives and friends for kindness sympathy and floral tributes during their recent bereavement.
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A. Hinsch
Roll of Honour memory of Corporal John Bounaye and Sergeant Albert L Gane
Boundy in loving memory of Corporal John Tack Bounaye killed in action at Bougainville in 1945 and of Sergeant Albert L Gane RAAF who lost his life in England. Descriptions note a mother and family graveside prayers and eternal remembrance.
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Aemon
John
Tack) Bounaye
Bougainville
Sistera
Brothera
Gane
Albert L_ Gane
RAAF
England
Sinters
In Memoriam Gordon Aline Remembrance
In loving remembrance of our darling daughter and sister Aline who passed away on July 1543 Our thoughts of you dear Aline never fade away Inserted by her loving parents sisters Joyce and Jacqueline and brother Clive.
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Gordon
Aline
Gwry
Joyce
Jacqueline
Clive
Fractured Thigh for Terminus Street Youth
Leo McMahon of Ter minus street suffered a fractured right thigh after a fall while playing yesterday. He was admitted to Dewphal hospital. Cairns aerodrome reported a maximum of 16.3 degrees and a minimum unknown. At 6am 64 percent. 3 pm Th degrees and 52 percent. £3500 approved for the plant purchase. Approval of the non-im-Council loan obtained with interest £4/2/6. Treasury loan not exceeding £5134 and subsidy £149 for arena road and sanitary depot works. He was given to Member for Mulgrave Mr R H Watson by Treasurer Mr J Walsh. Treasurer Mr E J Wale says temporary loans totalling £38,000 for generating stations and electricity works were granted to Cairns Regional Electricity Board to be converted to Treasury loan. Governor-in-Council approved loan bearing interest £4/2/6 angum.
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Leo McMahon
Terminus Street
Dewphal
eaenor-im-Council
Furtzing Properties Sanitary Depot
Intertas
Mulgrave
R. H. Watson
J. Walsh
Beard
Thesurer
E. J. Wale
Cairns Regional Electricity Board
Treasury
Mir. R. A. Watson
Theatres Cairns Screens Singin In The Rain Tomorrow
Theatres Cairns will screen Singin In The Rain and another film. The event runs tomorrow with shows starting at 9 38 am. Attendance details and admission information will be provided at the box office.
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Cairns
Ieee
Cairns City Council approves quarterly building permits
City Building: Cairns City Council grants quarterly permits for work in brick valued at £11,425 and sheet materials at £5,205. Wood work totals £46,510 and iron work £1,480. Twenty-four other buildings approved including brick, concrete, fibre, and iron totals. Alterations to private houses £8,621.5 and to other structures £4,398.4.
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Cairns
Cargo Saved Tow Towage of Refloated Coaster Somerset
A mermrt's cargo is saved as the Pairmile launch from North enters conditions favorable to towing the refloated coaster Somerset back to Cairns. On board is Somerset's £2000 cargo of ore from Lockerbie station at Cape York tip. The message to Burns Philp and Co. was received in Cairns yesterday.
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Mermrt
Somerset
Cairns
Lockerbie
Cape York
Burns Philp
Conference with Executive of Agricultural Council
Brisbane July 7 Queensland’s agriculture minister said the state had not yet begun to tap its food production potential after a conference with the executive of the Queensland Council of Agriculture. The meeting discussed stimulating secondary industry and moving rural workers to urban areas for better pay and living conditions, and ensuring fair prices for primary producers.
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Brisbane
Queensland
H. H. Collins
Queensland Council of Agriculture
Collins
Comet
Conference Notes Price Position Improves Despite Shortage
Mr Collins stated after exhaustive talks the conference believes the price position has improved. The labour shortage was deemed best met through Lanmanuton workers, with emphasis on production readiness, cooperation with Agriculture and Stock on fodder conservation, expanding land use for settlers, and attracting farmers to potential posts.
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Collins
Department of Agriculture and Stock
Primary output vital to Australia’s export economy
Mr. Collins told the conference that it is vital to raise primary production, which makes up 65 per cent of Australia’s exports. He said the nation must also boost food output for domestic needs and noted government concern over payable prices and markets for years ahead, with development focus in Queensland.
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Mr. Collins
Almtralias
Imrius
Australia
Australis
Queensland
Brisbane dismissals hit council planning and works staff
Brisbane July 7 The City Council sacks eight officers in the works and planning departments in a complete reorganisation. G F Goffin chief engineer and works manager earns about £2770 a year. F G Costello planning manager about £1170. others on up to £1300. Notices give up to three months without stated reason.
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G. F. Goffin
F. G. Costello
C. A. Hamilton
J. A. Hepburn
P. W. S. Ryan
J. P. McMahon
J. Potter
G. Hewitt
Newttead
Chandler
Goffin
Slaughter
Costellio
Bottle of Beer Suspected Incident At Local Betel
Lygette Dorothy Wikem appears in a local incident description involving a bottle of beer at a betel joint. Police report minimal details with unclear context and timing. Further readable facts include the suspect and location but specifics are fragmentary.
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Lygette
Dorothy Wikem
Joos
Flight to Combat Cattle Disease Aids Inoculation Rollout
An official team led by Mr M C and Government Veterinary Officer Mr K D Teturn at Atherton completed a diagnostic flight for cattle fever. They will inoculate the herd and issue instructions for ongoing work before returning to Catrna. Captain Neville Mitchell piloted a Piles plane, with Mr Sherman having previously flown to Abingdon Bowns to treat a sick bull. The call came at 2 pm and the station was reached by 5 pm.
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Masara
Copeman
Kstmann
Ater
Neville Mitchell
Sherman
Abingdon Bowns
Western Australia strike risks spread to other states
Western Australia Premier BD McLarty warned at the premiers conference that the five months old rolling strike could spread nationwide if successful. He said three quarters of WA workers already stopped and the rest could not continue long. Rail service may end this week and the strike aims at the Galvin award, with no WA workers under it previously.
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Canberra
Wes
Ern
Australia
Wes Australia
RB McLarty
Western Australia
A & Pont
Taking the Church to the People in Outback Travel
Rev Fletcher criticizes poor living conditions in remote areas as he describes travels through outback districts. A wagon attacked by a wild pig near Charleville led to a fatal incident, with floods and intense heat further shaping conditions. He plans to continue from Cairns to Brisbane.
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Leverday
Tambo
Charleville
Fletcher
Outback
Cairns
Brisbane
Police hunt in taxi murder tied to Southport case
Inspector Frank Lee and Detective-Sergeant W Hocken, now in Sydney, will return to Brisbane tomorrow after interviewing a man today. They believe to have gained vital information in the Southport murder inquiry and urge public help to trace movements of a cream coloured utility left on May 20 and arriving in Sydney four days later.
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Brisbane
Frank Lee
W. Hocken
Sydney
Southport
South- E
Usbane
Ran
Tribute Paid July 7 to Late Mr McGill A D
Tribute paid to the late Mr A D McGill on July 7 notes his death and expresses respect for his life and contributions.
ALP Likely Wins in Brisbane Water Labour Branch Vote
Ballot tallies suggested the ALP ticket would secure a two to one majority over opponent with Mr W Carringtop on the deputy ticket. Observers noted strong support for the ALP executive, while Mr Arnell signaled rejection of the ALP sponsored leadership.
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Brisbane
Waterlac Workers’ Federation
W. Carringtop
Arnell
Sugar Mill Owners Advocate Voices Before Prices Board
A lawyer who has long represented sugar mill owners and cane growers addressed the Central Cane Prices Board on mill peak and price issues, outlining industry concerns and seeking equitable policy action.
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Central Came Prices Board
Incentive Scheme Sparks Controversy in Brisbane
Fragmented text indicates an Australian notice about an incentive plan or scheme in Brisbane. Mentions Pineapple and Pingstee tegtoed tteth Ceaaferies with unclear details. Readable pieces suggest government or organization approving a program, but specifics are obscured.
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Srisbane
Wittes
Pingstee
Ipswich Man's Death Sequel to Cab Accident
Ipswich man dies in sequel to a cab accident as police investigate the earlier crash. Authorities say the incident involves injuries and ongoing inquiries continue for possible negligent driving and traffic fault.
ACTU President Hints TDOT Recommendation Tomorrow
Mr A E Monk, president of the ACTU, announced that a Kant recommendation would be submitted to the men tomorrow after the meeting, but he refused to disclose the terms of the recommendation.
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A.C.T.U
A. E. Monk
TDOT
Kant
Waterside workers face losses from overseas port ban
Sydney authorities report the recommended end to the April 9 ban on overtime at the port. The measure harms waterside workers by cutting attendance money of 12 shillings daily and eroding annual leave credits, while not benefiting the waterside staff. Thousands lose daily picket pay as the ban continues.
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Sydney
Wateraide
Arbitration Court
Grazier tour eyes air transport for outback beef boom
A Melbourne led party of graziers and editors traced an inland route from Adelaide to Cairns, noting air transport could link drought areas to markets. They observed sparse desert land from Lake Eyre to Katherine, with stock losses on long droves and hopes that aerial service would stabilize the meat industry.
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Dakota
North
Outback
Australia
Gandney
Glenroy
Wyndham
Derby
Morsnland
Lme
Pickett
Darwin
MacFarlane
Picket
ANA
C. W. Oriander
Sid
Katherine
Normanton
Simpson
Alice Springs
Gulf Country
Frank Murphy
Melbourne
Michael Mullins
Wodonga
Vic
Mickey
Brisbane
Wagga
Adelaide
Leigh's Reek
Springs
Hall's Creek
Cairns
Soldier land settlement in New South Wales plans
War service land settlement in New South Wales would be practical if government support continued. A soldier on the land faced costs around £10,000 while a graf grower incurred about £13,176. Without Commonwealth contributions the programme could not maintain its present pace.
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Canberra
War Service
Newseeee
Commonwealth
Interest rate move eyed at Loan Council meeting
Canberra July 7 The Commonwealth at the Loan Council is expected to move to raise the interest rate from WW per cent to 4 per cent. Five States oppose the move, with Queensland Premier V C Gair urging a stabilised 32 per cent rate for 12 months to curb speculation and reassure investors.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Queensland
V. C. Gair
Mother and Son Killed in Melbourne Crash
A woman and her two-year-old son died in Melbourne in a crash involving a new Model American sedan and a timber laden semi-trailer. The mother was Mrs Mal A Anderson of Moama New South Waller and the son John Amierson. The injured man Albert Anderson, 48, suffered severe head injuries. Rescue workers freed victims after almost an hour.
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Melbourne
Mal A. Anderson
Moama
New South Waller
John Amierson
Albert Anderson
Ease of credit terms on cars in Brisbane
July 7 report notes two large finance companies have eased terms for new car purchases in Brisbane. Repayment periods extend from six to nine months while deposits stay at 40 percent of price. Companies named are Industrial Acceptance Corporation Ltd and Australian Guarantee Corporation Ltd. Queensland manager Colin Bevan said the longer terms would ease distributors hit by stock delays caused by a backlog of orders.
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Brisbane
Esse Br
Accretance Corporation Ltd
Australian Guarantee Corporation
Quernsland
Industrial Accretance Corporation
Colin Bevan
Hs Bo
Rockhampton Rugby League Cup Debate on New Competition
Rockhampton July 7 The Rockhampton rugby league scene considers a proposed cup competition after a meeting of the Queensland Rugby League. The discussion focuses on a suggested format between Wide Bay and other regions as part of the hat cup plans.
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Rockhampton
Queensland
Berala Disaster Inquest Opens In May At Lidcombe
The Berala disaster inquest opens on May 7 at Lidcombe with more than 100 passengers injured and about 70 witnesses expected to testify. Evidence focuses on identification of victims and photographs, with the Bankstown train and Detective Coastal Joseph Bankstown cited as part of the inquiry. A later test showed the controls were operative, while brakes were not examined at the time.
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Corbis
Lidcombe
Shout
Joseph Bankstown
White
Department quiz results held in Queengland
Two rounds completed in Queengland with Brisbane defeating Townaville Southport and Ipswich in round one and Warwick earning top points in round two. Winners of both State and interstate finals will receive monetary prizes.
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Queengland
Brisbane
Townaville
Southport
Ipswich
Warwick
Standard Clause Introduced Into All Awards in Brisbane
In Brisbane on July 7 the Long Service Leave Act provisions were being incorporated into all awards. The Industrial Court heard 32 applications for long service leave as Mr. T. E. Dwyer and union representatives stated the necessity of mandatory long service clauses. The court, with Dwyer and H. Harvey, aimed to group clauses across awards covering holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and long service leave to standardize entitlements.
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Brisbane
T. E. Dwyer
Messrs. Dwyer
H. Harvey
Dwyer
Om ' R. Harvey
Cou
Applications for exemptions filed in Industrial Court
Three well known firms, including Ipswich based Fdore Ltd, seek exemptions from long Brovig tons under the Shop Assistants Award. Filed by the Retailers Association of Queensland secretary Mr K c Ss and agent Hardy and Roberts Td. Exemptions sought as firms operate staff superannuation schemes or staff provident funds.
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Retailers’ Association of Queensland
K. c
Mackay Inquiry Into Council Finances
Mackay July 7 An investigation into council finances Mackay City Council commenced with preliminary steps and inquiries into expenditure practices and financial records. Local officials have stated the probe aims to ensure transparency and accountability in public funds.
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Mackay
Ite Fimumces Mackay Cy Council
Souamencel Ing
Convicted Thief Egermaier Faces 17 Charges in City Court
A man named Egermaier faced 17 charges after prior thefts at Cairns and Tully hotels. He admitted stealing from tourists at Pacific Central Mullins and similar offences, claiming funds bought a motor cycle. Eight charges resulted in discharges, while one led to six months hard labour for theft of 35 pounds at Mullims Hotel. Recovery totaled £2 3 with rest spent on a motor cycle.
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Cairns
Tully
Innisfail
G. L. Jaques
Sald Egermaier Tozechoslovakian
Egermaier
Amy Isobel Pollock
A. J. Keeffe
C. Smith
Amy Isobel Jullian
Central Hotel
Ane
Ezermysjer
Atoian
Eileen Johnson
Sydney
Phyllis Winfred Ewan
Charg’ Fite
Elizabeth Kitchen
Rockhampton
Erne Pauline Floyd
Hides Hotel
Feerisier
Pergilia Hodgsen Brown
Renewal of heavy frosts grips southern Queensland
Brisbane July 1. Cold southerlies push into Queensland renewing heavy frosts across southern and central districts. Lowest readings since last winter reported at Anglwood Mitchell 14, Kingaroy 17, Tambo 11. Weather Bureau says cold nights may continue briefly before easterly winds moderate and rain moves in.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Bays
Weather Bureau
Aglewood Mitchell
Kingaroy
Tambo II
Day 1 Note on Poe Ries Mid at Aea of Tenes
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Poe Ries mid at a ae of tenes and a ton value of 0 10 a certain rate. It is unclear and contains garbled phrases and illegible numbers with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities.
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Poe
Faur Ag
Eeres
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