Vexed Palestine Question and British Dilemma
An editorial discusses Jewish immigration fears and Arab resistance amid the Anglo American Joint Commission plan for Palestine. It notes the commission’s recommendation for self government under outside trustees, the proposed certificate program for 109,000 Jewish immigrants, and the resulting Arab hostility. It calls for shared burdens between Britain and the United States to address Zionist terrorism and Arab threats while seeking wise policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pememiom
Liste
Pla
Mamstion
Gomat Dleima
Palestine
Mon'em
Fewa
Christina
Arab League
Grilah
Commission
United States
Aumerean
Sotomo
Obituary notice for Mary Vance and relatives at Cathedral
Fragmentary obituary paragraph mentioning Mater Mary Vance, a church service at Cathedral, and references to relatives and a Vittorial helper. The readable text names Mary Vance and a church setting, indicating a funeral or memorial notice with local religious affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vance
Vandeleu
Cache
Brisbane Market Ledger Sees Mixed Lot Sales and Pauses
Readable market notes from Brisbane describe a July sale of goods on Toma Street with beret and urea lots, a paused bid at 18 16, and several lots including chaff and heater items. Several small lots were sold or passed, with a few offers rejected and some prices listed like 85 and 610 for chaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Toma-street
Future of Broadcasting Senate Debates in Canberra
Parliament debates on a new broadcasting bill span the Senate and House. The plan envisions an independent news service, funded by the government, with foreign and domestic coverage via overseas agencies and a national wire service. Stakeholders include the Australian News and a Sydney Morning Herald editor, with reports focused on cost, access, and parliamentary oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Jly
Senate
Koi
Soth Houser
Pat Ng
Rehecs
Sun
Avorelin Brostcasting Commission
Rod F Boyer
Rees
Commyssion
Thecumentarion
Ansiou
Cormunienion
Sameine Communire
Josiah Francis
Greare
I News
Euuley
Local Sphere Notes On Hall Construction And Court Action
Fragmented report covers building progress for a new hall including wall framing and root room setup. Also mentions an assault case against William Fraser, with details of court proceedings and a pretrial adjournment. Weather and transport notes discuss banana shipments and delayed ships Athena and Towneville amid coastal conditions.
Dismissal Notices Withdrawn After Victorian Conference
Melbourne reports a settlement ending the threat to Victorian industry as representatives of the nonfounders section of the Chamber of Manufactures and the Iron Workers union reach terms. Workers who resigned return immediately and dismissal notices are withdrawn. A further conference will review foundry conditions with inter-state employers to address grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Chamber of Manufactures
Iron Workers, Maullers, and Agecultural — Implement — Makers Union
Malarey
Wwtoundnes
Wuirke Immeiately
Dmers
Tes
Clarey
Fragmentary note on expenditure for AMPA rovers and service costs
A garbled fragment discusses budgets for AMPA rotor components and a potential £110,000 cost. It questions public service secrecy and the impact on public access, with unclear names or dates remaining readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antral
Prolonged Mine Strike Sparks Government Order Tangle
Reported on Monday a dispute over a government work order to resume output at a collieries. Documents claiming to be from Communist members circulated among miners and workers, urging disobedience and framing arbitration as the next step. Police found copies in laneways and workers’ frequented areas as tensions rose over the industry stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winishirt
Fontravenes
Winch Ie
Clem Agkine
Secoraiog To
iGo Usion
Tk Nie
Arbitration Court
Reed
Erika
Hatc Eos
Oakar
Idle N.5 Mines Sydney Sees Coal Shortage Stoppage
Report from the Western Coal Co-owners notes a coal supply crisis as workers at Moodsy and nearby pits protest unpaid wages and unpaid coal for months. Foremen and officials say 30 tons per shift are being demanded while freight and carrier charges rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Suneen
Weloe
Systematic stealing at Truscott involving Indonesians
A report by Mr. Charles Davies of the RAALF notes ongoing systematic theft at Truscott. About 30 Indonesians lived in empty RAAF quarters. items stolen include canteen goods, bedding, clothing, personal belongings, and equipment from a mobile sinkshop and beach trucks. No Indonesians were caught, but disturbances continued.
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Darwin
Randjermass
Stit
Truscott
Charles Davies
RAALF
Davies
Livieh
Mrr. Davies
Department of Works
Strelf
Gibraltar incident signals army inquiry in Melbourne
Sydney reports a signal from Melbourne to the Victory Contingent commander seeking clarification of a Gibraltar incident. Minister for the Army FM Forde said the reply was postponed to tomorrow morning and an inquiry would cover any event involving army personnel and civilians.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Gibraltar
FM Forde
Canberra
Esther
Shrop
Clbrattar
Exther
War era machinery and harbor station debate in Cairns board meeting
A Cairns board discussed wartime machinery procurement, the possible reestablishment of a signal station at False Cape, and transport links to Canberra. They debated funding, dredge needs, and port works including a new workshop, crane, and timber storage amid plans for 1944 operations and defense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serpin
Gian
Department of Works
Cairns
Tne
Norris Council
A.C Nichainen
Usd Electricizm
Renee
Kase Spree Soto
New Reise
Unclear Coast Guard Board Meeting Noted at Port
Fragmentary records show a board meeting amid discussions of port operations and vessel movements. References to Galena and a tanker discharge at a wharf, plus inspections of port facilities, suggest scrutiny of port activity and potential future work or policy steps.
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Bell
Cairns Harbour Board presses for signal facilities
At its monthly meeting the Cairns Harbour Board renewed agitation for signal facilities at the port. Chairman R. T. McManus noted the deputation's 1938 submission to Federal Authorities and that a wartime signal station at False Cape has been removed. The board asks the Department of Supply and Shipping to establish a station to receive urgent maritime messages promptly.
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Townville
Telegraph
Dillon
Abips Grusters
Canberra
Urowstun
Fignat Stalin
False Cape
Cairne Teirway
Engin
R. Gleghorn
Rome
Abe
Archer Point
Fitzroy Island
Cairns Ambulance Frigade
WAOE
Cairns
Caisport
R. T. McManus
Department of Supply and Shipping
Melbourne
Prices Offic ers Maisean July 8
Fragmented readable text notes prices and officials, with references to altercation and a reading of rates. Mentions Somminuion and Ear verre, with incomplete phrases about fares, seapery problems, and a figure named Filet. Unclear sequence and broken names hamper full sense of events.
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Maisean
Alent Somminuion
Iragenald
Mast Woda
Formation of Adult Education Board Discussed at Public Meeting
Alderman W. A. Collins and Mr. Pistey led a Brisbane gathering on forming a local committee to sponsor adult education. The plan envisaged state and local support, part time lecturers, and free night classes across English, history, and vocational subjects in the old Fire Brigade building. The group agreed to appoint a full time recruiter and recruit volunteers to teach, with aims to raise interest and survey needs in town and country.
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Ines Trlet Orgenieer
Pistey
Masere Carvey
Pia
W. A. Collins
Intermet Si Cetareay
Pixrey
Cairne
Tocal
Treigh
Carter
West Ameed
Brisbane
Aye
Mtr
Edtult
Caine Eople
Wayynent
Halle
iTremadtves
Boc
Seovision
Veecher
Ben
Ginery
Brisbant
Fire Brigade
Las. I
Pieter Auld i
Ironworkers threaten to declare factory strike action
Melbourne dispatch reports ironworkers threaten to shut Nobey’s ex factory by night shift stoppage and work stoppage. Victorian union officials seek council representation to offer the city’s VWCA for the workers. A list of local officials and representatives is cited in the brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sron
Nobey
The
Ironworkers’ Union
Price of Cane Applications to Board
A fragmented discussion outlines arguments about cane pricing under the Cane Prices Act. The speaker claims the act set base prices but notes variability in costs to growers and millers, stating a single statewide equation for returns is unlikely. The text cites government action, producer costs, and manufacturing variation across the state.
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Ancston
Anc
Sete
Equal Pay for Sexes Case Reported In Court
A court case discusses equal pay for women and men, noting a union seeking parity across all job categories. The decision addresses whether female workers should receive higher wages reflecting the full rate, amid debate over job duties and rate structures.
Fragmentary discussion on dental award and reception rooms
A partial, garbled report discusses receptions in decory and tan iate rooms and a disagreement over a Clerke award. Dr N Sherwood and Mr Wardasia of the Australian Dental Association oppose the award, while the Pro: erated Clarky Union supports it as the best plan for protection. The court mentions exceptions related to URE Cloth ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanger
le A. Solabuth
Sat
Queensland
Amslon
Clarky Union
Ami
Sundere
N. Sherwood
Rine Australia Dental
Sherwood
Wardasia
Alleged negligence trial in Perth linked to death
Doewar Auer Jobe Gray of Lontstreet Werth faces manslaughter charges over the death of Ano Olizabeth Aken age 19 at Verth Honora. The Covener cited injection of pantocaine during a procedure on May 30 as the cause of cardiopulmonary failure. The deceased underwent a prior operation, and the judge noted difficulty in escaping the ent chuvion that Gray appeared negligent.
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Perth
Doewar Auer
Jobe Gray
Lontstreet
Werth
Ano Olizabeth Aken
At -Annington
Verth
Honora Ac Ceault
Gray
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Willian Fraser
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Dev Bretive
W. G. Mason
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Pratt
Cale
Comeliise
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Hanes Scala
Aap
Gulf
Regula
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Melice
Pampelet
Lewgren
Svailflea
Xavie
Tinea Etorage
Trinity Bay
Fogarty
McManus
Foparty
Ir. Kuda
Fogeris
Ty Ely
Lear
Toque
Timbar Soraae
Trea
Se ‘Way
Rosenfeld
Junior
Wenalie
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Eine
Oslo
Teviern
Tte Board
Iam
Sim Warren Bosset
Galena
Phe
Feounet
Senineville
Port Facilis
Propassia
Cnn Ian
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J. Wreri
Cairns Harbour Board
Cinadereg
Ceetar
Faldeationa
Aphalware
Leecarers
Ane
Alscn
Austem Wer
Tir
Wndiveer
Preiat
Fuvtee
Calrot
Eatar
Baals
Br. Burgoraetar
Csueurreet
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Cheebery
Thema
VWCA
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Ant Chee
T. Aechtami
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