Menzies Defends Government in Brisbane Address
In Brisbane Mr. Menzies challenged opposition blame on the Commonwealth, arguing only business uncertainty and loss of confidence threaten employment. He cited that five sixths of spending stays in Australia and that state tax policies shape federal needs. He praised union reform, defence service training, and stressed national leadership guiding Australia toward resolution of current challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Menzies
Brisbane
Australia
Civic Hotel for Cairns Considerations On City Investment
The Cairns City Council debates the propriety and financial viability of entering the hotel business. Supporters argue a civic hotel could be a valuable asset, while critics worry about debt and the need for sewerage, roads, and footpaths. If pursued, a licence and building could cost at least £100,000, with ratepayers asked for their view before any debt.
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Cairns
TAA records 1952 year totals in passenger and route growth
The general manager Mr L J Brains announced for the year ended June 30 1952 TAA carried 677108 passengers up 10 percent from the prior year. Flights totaled 79895 over 25441 unduplicated miles. Route network grew 18.1 percent and hours flown rose. Aircraft fleet reached 106040 hours up 78 percent. Passenger miles rose 102 percent to 08. Freight express carried was 36 20 lb.
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TAA
L. J Brains
TOJ
Rein
Obituary for John Leo Polkinghorn at Mason's Mill
A single man and former soldier John Leo Polkinghorn died west of Mason's mill after an accident involving a sawmill handicaper. He was flown by Cairne Aerial Ambulance to base hospital on Sunday. Born in Gympie, his relatives reside there. At his father's request, the remains will be railed to Gympie today for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leo Polkinghorn
Mason's Mwmill
Cairne Aerial Ambulance
Gympie
Inserted by Howard and friends in handwritten note
A fragment shows a parenthetical insertion reading Inserted by Howard Beryl Valeria and Shirley, suggesting a signed or annotated item in a larger document or correspondence. The context remains unclear beyond the names and attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Beryl
Valeria
Shirley
Local Sphere Report On Wound and Absence
Report describes a wound to the second toe and an axe incident with an ambulance detainment. Lashle Purcell, 33, failed to appear on a charge related to an alleged tying incident. sub inspector noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashle Purcell
Sy Eel Eee
Mills Crushings Report Shows Weekly Totals
The report lists milling figures for Goondmill and South Johnstone over the past week with tonnages and season totals. Goondmill records 10.41 tons, 36.763 tons, and 1211 iw M 9073 toms. South Johnstone shows 13533 toms, 11.8TS tons, and 12716, 11.648. Our Innis fei correspondent provides the data.
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Funnefall
Ares
South Johnstone
Innis Fei
City footpath safety notes misattributed remarks
A city report notes concerns over riding bikes sans lights along footpaths. In yesterday’s meeting report, remarks were incorrectly attributed to Ald G W G Wallace.
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Ald G. W. G. Wallace
Approval for tank and repairs at State school residence
The Public Works Department construction branch will supply a new tank and carry out general repairs to both the State school residence and the school. The work will begin as early as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werk
Miaile Sehsel
F .Wordsworth
MILLA
Mialin
Public Works Department
District Weather Forecasts Telegraphed by Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau last night telegraphed district forecasts. Peninsula and Carpentaria: Fine with some scattered light showers on the Eastern Peninsula. South east to north east winds on North Coast and Tablelands. Cloudy with further scattered coastal showers. Light south easterly winds. Slight air.
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Weather Bureau
Peninsula
Carpentaria
Wands
Tablelands
Man Falls From Bridge Injures Head in Mundoc Creek
Mundoc farmer J Spannagie fell from a bridge onto rocks in a creek off Millan Milles road. He sustained a lacemed wound to the left ear, forehead injuries, and concussion. Innisfail ambulance gave first aid and took him to hospital. A second man, H Matthews of Goond mill, suffered injuries to his right fingers and was also taken to hospital by the ambulance.
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J. Spannagie
Mundoc
Millan Milles
Nora
Innkfell
Innisfail
Catchang
H. Matthews
Goondmill
Probates Granted in Townsville for Lejin and Crees Wills
Probates granted by Registrar J Shannon in Townsville Queensland relate to the wills of Waldemar Andrei Lejin engine driver of White Rock Cairns who died January 10 1852 and of Charles William John Crees retired secretary late of Mossman who died November 28 195 ta Margaret Crees widow of the deceased with personal estate values described under £14199 and realty under £101. Our Townsville correspondent notes.
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Supreme Court
Townaville
J. Shannon
Waldemar Andrei Lejin
White Rock
Cairns
Alma Wilhelmine Lejin
Charles William John Crees
Mossman
Townsville
Margaret Crees
Lenz Company Posts Unclear Price Signal
Mr Co W Lenz sent word to continue the price of 230 with scattered characters hinting at numeric values and a two item reference. The fragmentary note suggests an ongoing price instruction though legible details are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Lenz
Sheed
Joanne ay price Spot three months delivery
Joanne ay price spot for fgi3 material set for three months delivery, outlining terms and timing for procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne
State Industrial Court Sits Briefly in Cairns
The State Industrial Court in Cairns held a half hour hearing with 13 A W U variation claims affecting northern industrial awards. Justice B H Matthews presided as amendments to the Arbitration Act were sought including long service leave statutory holidays and cumulative sick leave over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Industrial Court
Cairne
A.W.U
B. H. Matthews
Shop Assistants Award Deletion Affects Dressmakers Milliners
Mr Justice Matthews reserved his decision on a bid to remove dressmakers and milliners from the Shop Assistants Award in the Northern Division. The move would place milliners and dressmakers under either the Federal Clothing Trades Award or the State Clothing Trades Award. Arguments from sides including the Peanut Marketing Board and North Queensland Employers' Association were heard, with concerns that shifting to the Federal Award would raise rates for some workers. Justice Matthews granted the application to delete the paragraph, automating the transfer of those workers to the Clothing Trades Award where not already covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Matthews
Aw.u
J. Nesbitt
Peanut Marketing Board
J. H. Holliday
North Queensland Employers' Association
Bread Manland Retailers
Queensland Ltd
Allens
Townsville
Clothing West Coe
Clothing Trades
Capacitier
Holliday
Liams
Williams
Carroll and
Rockman
Artion
Williame
Females for Male Rates in Shop Roles Debate
A discussion on equal pay for female ticket writers window dressers and shop guides with males. Mr Williams argues for the same rates, citing equity under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act and the long male dominance in ticket writing. Mr Holliday notes some shops use female workers as slightly different roles, while Justice Matthews reserves decision.
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Williams
Brisbane
Sean
Amendments to Thrteen Awards in Northern Industries
Amendments were made to 43 Northern industrial awards including the Shop Assistants Northern Division and Hotel Club Restaurant Award. A new service leave clause tied to the Industrial Competition and Arbitration Act 1932 was added, plus a statutory holiday provision for Faster Saturday. Christmas pay, sick leave accrual to five years, and other sectoral amendments affected several awards. The Mareeba Dimbulah Tohseco Growing Manufacturing and Grading Agreement variation was withdrawn pending agreement. The court opened its sitting at Townsville on Friday.
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Northern
Cairns
Atherton
Mnorthern
IMS
Wire Brigade
Fire Brigade
Silo
Mac
Thetralian
Mareeba
Dimbulah
Legacy Appeal Note From 1800s Payment Ledger
Fragmentary OCR shows a legacy appeal note referencing payments and receipts dated around 1800s. It mentions accounts like Wounded ast aoe mis and Wendeloer, with figures such as 2/5/6 and total entry C13810/18. Exact names and dates are garbled.
Bomb in river threat noted near Mascot airfield
An unexploded bomb was discovered by two men in the river near Mascot during the day. Officials could not move it, weighing an estimated 258 lb if explosive, with cooperation planned from air force and services to explain how it ended up in the water and keep sightseers safe.
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RAAF
Meen
W Ellow
Mascot
Drome
Cny
Flying boat wing damaged in Brisbane collision
The four engine Sandringham flying boat moored in Hamilton Reach was damaged after contact with a coal barge Friday night in the Brisbane River. Barrier Reef Airways says the wing damage is worse than initially thought and repair will take about three weeks, delaying the tourist season. While grounded, Barrier Reef Airways uses two DC T aircraft to serve Hayman Island Townsville and Cairns with passenger and freight service. The inquiry into the collision adjourned to tomorrow to allow counsel briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Barrier Reef Airway
Middle
Sandringham
Hamilton
Middlemiss
Barrier Reef Airways
Ansett Transport Industry
Hayman Island
Townsville
Cairns
Menzies Leaves Brisbane Amid Disturbances At Farm Airstrip
Prime Minister R G Menzies faced disturbances as he departed Esele Farm aerodrome. Detectives, police and security officers were present. He praised last night's City Hall meeting and dismissive about Communist disturbances calling them background zoo noises. About 300 people later congratulated him at a hotel.
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Brisbane
R. G. Menzies
Esele Farm
Menzies
City Hall
Nowra Tragedy Kills RAAF Officer in Practice Crash
Lieutenant Commander Douglas Reeve Hare of No 884 Fighter Squadron was killed in an air accident at Nowra while flying practice. He was 39, married to Margaret Hare of Sydney, with prior service in the Royal Navy and later HMAS Sydney.
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Canberra
Mahon
Douglas Reeve Hare
Icer
No. 884
RLAR
Nowra
Demumeander Hare
Margeret Hare
Balgowiah
Sidney
RAAF
Royal Mary
Hmas
Syiney
Innisfail Show Draws Mixed Numbers For Event
Innisfail residents reported mixed results as the latest show numbers were tallied. Officials outlined attendee counts and contest entries amid a crowd of locals and visitors.
Plans 70 Bring Stability to Waterfront Industry
A working committee is to be formed with representatives from shipowners Waterside Workers' Federation the ACTU the Steve doring Industry Board and the Department of National Service to advise on sector problems and promote stability in the waterfront industry.
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Waterside Workers’ Federation
The
A.C.T.U
Stevedoring Industry Board
Department of National Service
Waterside reform talks form equal representation committee
Mr Holt announced a joint committee to advise on Waterside problems and industrial legislation. It will include three ACTU and WWF representatives, plus three shipowners and national service observers. First meeting set for Sydney next Wednesday to discuss stabilising the waterfront amid shipping downturn and calls for a minimum weekly wage for watersiders. ACTU delegates included Mr A E Monk and Mr BR Broadley. WWF officials were Mr J Healy, Mr EF Roach, and Mr H Bettz.
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Holt
Ac.t.u
WWF
Sydney
A. E. Monk
BR. FR. Broadley
J. Healy
EF. Roach
H. Bettz
Quarterly Rise in Basic Wage Report
The article notes a quarterly rise in the basic wage with a 1d per lb sugar price increase to be applied from March. It states milk and bitter price rises are not affected and will be excluded from the September quarter calculations.
Myxomatosis Virus Safe Says Queensland Graziers
The United Graziers Association of Queensland expressed confidence in the safety of the myxomatosis virus. Secretary J G Thomson said there were no reports of dogs or other animals in Queensland affected, noting tests by CSIRO show the virus only impacts rabbits and even hares are unharmed. The association highlighted support for Dame Jean Connor, who helped introduce the virus in Australia.
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Brisbane
United Graziers' Association of Queensland
J. G. Thomson
Thomson
Mallee
Queensland
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Federal Council
U.G.A
Jean Connor
Dame Jean MacNamars
Australia
Golden Casket Brisbane Draws Winners and Prizes
Golden Casket No. 1781 drawn today with major prizes listed for top winners. Winners include W Clarke, 120 Woondooma Street Bu, O Weiler Paras No. 8107, and J Curry Albion Bris. Numerous cash prizes of varying amounts cataloged, with prize ranges from £30 to £100 and many ticket numbers noted.
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Brisbane
J Clarke
Woondooma-street
O Weiler
Newstreet
Dalby
J. Curry
Peadgate-rent
Albion
Brisne
Northern Weather Special by Cairns Put reporter
A weather feature by Cairns Put staff writer Mr. Tmige Seteet gives a regional forecast. It covers temperature trends, rainfall chances, and wind patterns across the Cairns area with emphasis on upcoming conditions for residents and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Tmige Seteet
Demand for Coal Not Slacking in Brisbane
Brisbane July 16 The Minister for Mines and Immigration Mr E J Riordan said today there is no sign of slackening in coal demand though it is affected by finance restrictions. He will inspect northern mining areas and meet union branches at Styx and Mt Mulligan to improve employer worker relations. Completion of the Callimaville State mine mechanisation is planned by end of March next year costing about £500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
E. J. Riordant
North
Miniter
Riordan
Styx
Mt. Mulligan
Mipleyer
Callimaville
Casualty List From Royal Australian Regiment Report
A casualty list indicates that members of the Royal Australian Regiment faced losses during a day of action. Details remain fragmented, but the report confirms armed engagement and identified battalion casualties among allied forces.
Charleville Area Air Survey Begins From Amberley Base
A Mosquito bomber group from Amberley will soon launch a serial air survey over Charleville areas. Squadron Leader Browne, commander of No 87 Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, says operations target clear days at about 2000 feet with Peat cameras. Previously Canberra-based Mosquitoes have photographed Cloncurry and wider regions and recently operated over the Rum Jungle area.
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Brisbane
Amberley
Charleville
Browne
No 87 Photo Recomnnaissance Squadron
Canberra
Cloncurry
Rum Jungie Vrenium
Tobacco import limitations urged in Brisbane meeting
Brisbane reports a proposal to limit tobacco imports so that only usable leaf grown domestically is manufactured. The minister plans to push for government representations at the Australian Agricultural meeting. Growers are urged to seek a fair price and ready market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Australian Agricultural Ae
Collins
Australian tariff anomaly sparks calls for local contracts
Mr Withall warned against ongoing public‑owned bodies importing heavy overseas purchases. He argued duty free UK contracts harm Australia by reducing national income and increasing social relief costs. He cited £161,014 in switchgear awards, noting UK tenders exploit lower wages and duty rules, risking local industry and employment.
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Withall
Australia
Brisbane City
Newrastle City
Sydney County Council
Australa
U.K
Newcastle
Sydney
Cairns sailors fined for hotel piano damage
Keith Enoch Steele and Joh Patrick J O Bullivas, both seamen from Sydney, were fined £10 each or two months in jail and ordered to pay £3 3s restitution after pleading guilty to wilfully damaging a piano valued at £7 10s at the Empire Hotel Cairns. They admitted drunkenness but claimed they did not recall the act. Sub-Inspector Jaques noted a culture of impunity among sailors in Cairns.
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Keith Enoch Steele
Sydney
Joh Patrick J O'Bullivas
Wreaman
Cairns Court
Empire Hotel
Cairns
G L. Jaques
Steele
O'Sullivan
Fispire Hotel
Jans
Jaques
F.W. Shepherd
Adequate Hotels Needed in Cairns Chamber Seeks Accommodation
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce seeks adequate hotel provision in Cairns. They weigh options between the Imperial Motel civic motel or a new private venture as a solution, discussed by Mr Willems yesterday.
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Cairns
Graziers Annual Meetings Report Briefly
Unclear OCR text suggests notes on Graziers annual meetings with names Biot and J. scattered. Possible reference to organizers or attendees in a local agricultural community. No clear event date or location established from readable fragments.
Limit of Taxation and Unity Urged in Economic Speech
A speech argues a cap on taxation to avoid burdening the country with ever rising taxes. It emphasizes boosting unity and restoring balance in the economy, calling for federal relief measures and renewed confidence in Australia. Mr Allison supports policy relief and trust in the government.
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Ballour
Allsson
Allison
Men
Japan would listen to scientific reasons on Arafura pearl trade
Arafura Sea pearling plans discussed by Japanese officials favor a water free to any ADV agreement, with catch limits to be based on scientific data. The Yomiuri reported Japan’s interest in Australia’s potential pearl trade arrangement and control measures.
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TORIO
Japan
Intralia
Market prices for hay and grain in a busy session
A fragmentary market report shows prices for oats at 12s 5d, barley and lucerne chaff firm with small consignments traded. Green lucerne hay ranges around 15s to 34s per cwt, while straw and mixed lots sold between 14s and 20s with several lines passed in.
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Lucerne
Shipping Moves Ments Hints at Worldwide Cargo Routes
fragmented OCR notes list ships and sailings between Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville Cairns with dates in July and August. mentions Manseda Cavis Elsamma Wellpark and Fremantle loading sugar for Auckland. references ports Melville Bay Wewak Port Stewart and European ports Bremen Hamburg Rotterdam.
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Manseda
Melbour
Sydney
Brisbane
Ville
Will Cavis
Oon
Auzu Manédora
Eavis Risbani
Townsville
Tur
Cairns
Elsamma
Portland
Bane
Wellpark
Royaie Bonthorpe
Wewak
Melville Bay
T Day Island
Vite Smith
Creek
Cis
Smith's
Port Stewart
Ieja
Scandinavian
Bremen
Hamburgwerp
Rotterdam
Melbourne
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Ree Corre
Nation
Defenceleas
Civic Hotel
ME J. LL Polkinghorn
Tully Falls
Ox Ambulance
Ies
Mr Williams
Matthews
Legacy Appeal
Flying Boat Wing
Rugby Union
Fuiaxs
Wien
United Graziers Confident
Deates
Setos
Tesit
Casualty
Ually
Royal Australion Regiment
Cairns Post
Thur
U.K. Firies
Ian i
Chamber OF Commerce
Graziers Annual Meetings
Biot, J
U.c.a
Arafura
Ofen
North Queenslandforts
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