Petrol tax imposition in Australia sparks reform plea
A long report outlines the history of petrol taxation in Australia from prewar levels to postwar rates. It notes Commonwealth and State contributions, the 1947 agreement raising taxes, and motor owners’ demand to reduce the 4d per gallon levy. The piece argues continued motor expansion hinges on cutting petrol taxes to ease transport costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petra
Anguar
Petsolsz
Eistong
Salem Noemal
Ceomeen
al Petral
Wesral
Poadh Agresmient
Mtn
Neibergrer
Commonwealth Water
Commonwealth
Australia
Shipping Movements Report from June 3 Notices
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss general shipping movements and vessel tracking with scattered terms. No clear dates, ports, or entities are readable enough to identify specific ships, routes, or organizations.
Cousexs Case Sydney Fue Ft A Former Prisoner of War
A fragmented report outlines a wartime case involving former prisoner of war S Sydney Thompson and others from the 219th Battalion. It describes alleged survivorship, trials awaiting, and orders to broadcast naval actions while detailing command directives and potential misconduct during military operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Malar Swi-Mayur
Thampein
Willy Eel
Findiney
Seajor Cearies Caurese
Thompson
Tekio Sova
Food rationing Canberra debate stirs public mood
Fragmentary text shows confusion over rationing policy and government promises. Scattered phrases reference timelines, costs, and potential measures while public response remains unsettled. No clear names or locations emerge from the damaged OCR.
Obituary for a North Queensland resident and family
An obituary details the death of a named individual connected to the Cure G4 Tw and a long local history. It notes involvement in World War I, family survivors Gwen, Muriel, Edward, Norman, and Clarke, and pallbearers Wiggum and others. The piece references Cairns and Me Wuniam Dup and mentions the deceased’s public service and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deatfi
North Queensland
Tutu Wace
Arenit
Hsesatla
Trenian Buriog
VIN Bastilion
Opie
Anne Gnitte
Georg Tub
Areca
Wiggum
Vo Christensen
T. Penden
Loschall
Duplark
Gwen UN
Muriel Edward Pind Norman
Clarke
Ack
Cairne
Ana Ae
Funeral arrangements for a local family in distress
The fragment outlines a funeral notice for a deceased son, naming funeral director Cairne and a private address for services. It references relatives and the involvement of a funeral director, with scant legible dates or locations remaining in the damaged text.
Birth notice for Gordon War in Bath area
A birth notice appears in the paper from the Carne Maternity Hospital mentioning Gordon War and family members including an aunt and grandmothers. The overseas news service is credited, with references to Austra tian assistance and Sandm Margaret Sinndfathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuurkett Wesele
Warere
Carne Maternity
Mand Straim
Acragien& Son
Gordon
Bath
Gorden
Vieter
Margaret Sinndfathers
Brisbane Weather Forecast and Air Travel Update
The Brisbane Weather Bureau reports fine and warmer conditions overall with a frosty gap in the granite belt. Light east winds prevail in the tropics, cool mornings persist, and temperatures hover near records in some districts. A plane flight from Cape to Cooktown routed via Cairns carried Mr Jack White, with two stops totaling about two and a half hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane Weather” Bureau
Luda
Telegraphea
Shute
Sub-Tropica
Uhe Tropica
Cape Eft
Yuck Aeto Club
Cairns Adult Education program notes and probate items
The Cairns advisory committee met to discuss adult education programs at Emerald Creek Mall Guard of Rail Sturation, with lectures planned and a deputy director presenting. Probate matters for Alfred Thies Morniammonty and Alfred Charles Manoluie were granted in Townsville, while a fire alarm on Grwe and Gherier streets prompted a police response as repairs followed.
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Sxprenara
Minsle
Ancetig
Cairns
Emerald Creek Mall
Sturation
WJPF
Sburdan
Meo
Mieman
Eyner
Ld Creek Progress Association
Thay
Ste Peli
GH Magner
Supreme Cove
J” Shannon
Townsville
Alfred Thies
Unclear ship sail plans amid crew wage dispute
A damaged report outlines a ship owner facing delays as crew and government policy clash over crewing and replacement of a vessel. The crew, largely Australian, cites pay and conditions under British regulations, while government stance questions sail plans and replacement timelines.
Boy Dies After Camp Explosion Tragedy Near Sydney
In a rural area near Camlea a drill camp attended by local youths experienced a fatal powder explosion. Neville and Darragh were among those badly hurt as a gunpowder blast ripped through the site. Police found 02 shells and a derelict charge, with no clear cause yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Thomas Moteey
Second Bots Death Report From Sydney Inquest
In Sydney on July 2 authorities reviewed a death tied to a botched explosion. The inquest heard Darragh used a pulsate device to detonate a bomb made from a ramshackle box filled with cordite gunpowder and a revolver cartridge. Live cartridges and metal pieces were found in the container.
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Sydney
Darragh
Kosciusko Snow Records Fail Again in 16 Years
Sydney reports record heavy snow around Kosciusko Chalet with 30 feet drifts and tunnels cut through snow banks. Weather, mounting drifts, and high snow levels hinder access as hotels and major structures are partially buried and ski routes remain blocked.
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Kosciusko
Sydney
Ula
Menzies Attacks Parliamentary Broadcasts From North Tour
Opposition leader R. G. Menzies criticized parliamentary broadcasts as wastes of question time. He spoke after touring Townsville Cairns and Mackay drawing large crowds and accused Labour members of using broadcasts to push propaganda for votes. He suggested Labour members would reflect on their errors after the elections.
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Brisbane
Tims
Lander Tiewipenta
R. G. Menzies
Menzien
Townsville
Cairns
Mackay
Mambars
Thoes
Hautes
Delver
Menzies
Labour
Liberal Prospect for Menzies Tour Draws Vast Mackay Crowd
Mackay July 1 Liberal Party meeting drew a packed house as MR Menzies urged a "no" vote on constitutional changes. He warned against federal wage and hours powers and urged cooperation with Britain. Brisbane reports say Menzies was deeply impressed by North Queensland during a three day tour.
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MacKay
Ineuewoes
Britain
Menaies
Brisbane
Liners
RG. Menzies
Nort
Queensland
Australia
Queensiana
Faust
Townsville
Caine
France
Racegoer Killed in Grafton Carnival Crash
A car overturned on the Clon Tunes road two miles from Grafton killing Jack Bowring and injuring two others. The victims include Prairie Selene of Goose and others unnamed. The vehicle reportedly left the road after a 12 meter fall and was crushed between rocks.
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Grafton
Necaiane
Ian
Clon Tunes
Jack Bowring
Darty Filme
Prarrie Selene
Intehow
Soka Archer
Con
Aaa
Inter
Wave of Divorce Prompts Legal Turmoil in Maryborough
A flood of divorce actions in Maryborough is reported, with dates for confirmation and mass proceedings noted. The article cites ex-spouses facing accusations under categories including adultery and robbery, and notes swift emphasis on power and consequences amid the rising separations.
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Maryborough
Dubig
Eldresmne
Randhdates
Accuraires
Northern Meatwores End to Day Amid Labor Clashes
Townesgate July 21 reports from Alllustar Creek Menteur indicate Northern Meatwores will end to day with factory action by 10 mex union members allied with the Industrial Court Award. Officials say work slowdowns prompted by government orders have led to three new estimates and possible wage cuts under the plank of a go slow.
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Townesgate
Erinds Meat
Bowen
Alllustar Creek Menteur
Mentvernks
Industrial Court
Corpllaner
Loveing
Wenre Thar
Unverified suicides reported in New South Wales
Four personal crisis reports from Sydney describe youths and individuals in distress. A man identified as Grace Wilt, aged 143i, and another listed as Grace Wilt 145i were found deceased at a Ber home, with authorities stating hanging. A separate case involves a person named Ye Grace Wilt in New Guinea, with details sparse and under investigation.
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Sydney
New South Weles
Ye Grace
Naren Fe
Niu Fanniy
Ber
Imractions Escape Wile Lying In Cattle
Police report a railway accident near Stratford involving Arthur Beebe and others. A man was found with injuries, a carted beam was removed, and the casualty was taken to District Hospital before discharge after first aid.
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Railway Department
Devantier
Dever
Stratford
Jow
Ee Wou
Trehes
Bultnes
Hamell
Sydney Woman Killed in Darlington House
Lamplight Lal, a 30 year old Sydney woman, was found battered to death at a Rose Street Darlington residence. Neighbours report frequent late night parties at the house and a 3 am sighting near a nearby lane. John Byron, 86, a co-resident, was charged with murder yesterday after the body lay undiscovered until an anonymous tip to police.
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Sydney
Lilian Shari
Lal
Rose Street
Darlington
Yeterday
Shermus
Hous
John Byron
Pemsoner
Valuable Markets Waiting for Australia
Markets labeled valuable await Australia as Sir Menais declares in a broad-cast amid talk of 144 and 1847 figures. He warns against delays, urging decisive action for new ventures and fair competition, noting the need to engage the right partners to unlock potential gains.
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Australia
Menaies
Chile
Kon
New Tennis Ball Promise From Dustep Rutherford Co
The Dustep Rutherford Company announced a new tennis ball, claiming it resists water. The ball supposedly rolls through wet grass and puddles without water damage, remaining playable and safe for racquet strings.
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Mbtaurive
Dustep Ruther Company
Toca'l Times
Freak Storm Hits Batnig District Sydney July 21
A severe storm devastated a 1000 yard wide strip near Batign district Sydney causing widespread damage to crops and trees. Reports say multiple structures lost parts of roofs and power lines tripped. No injuries confirmed though several people reported minor injuries.
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Sydney
Batign
Batur
HMAS Kanimela Leaves Sydney with Troops for Timor
HMAS Kanimela departed Sydney this afternoon carrying about 200 troops and essential gear for Timor and the Netherlands East Indies as labourers were not requisitioned to assist landing operations. Colonel Duith’s troops began loading last Thursday.
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Syunev
Halas
Sydney
Timor
Anarchy Controversy Across Greece and Bulgaria Conference
Fragments describe anarchists and government officials in Greece and Bulgaria amid a press conference tone. Mentions Teotoktal and public event notes suggest tense exchanges over anti anarchist actions and regional responses.
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Wathtas
Ll Taza
Fepre
Soh
Greece
Ae & Counley
Watert
Grae
Bulgaria
Albania
England Triumph Over Australia In Scrappy Test
England defeated Australia 20 to 19 in a hard fought rugby union test before 10 000 spectators. Bassett and Curran scored tries for England while Kennedy converted and kicked a penalty. Australia’s Kennedy also set up a late chance that fell short.
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England
Cacy Acralis
Wea
Australis
Muska Tes
Airee
Tutlety
Australia
Sei
Tages
Austria
Dots Garther
Arthur Bassett
Isman and Company
McCue
Austraiie
Theis
Scientife
Effec
Joe Bean
Wigan
George Watts
Risman
Jorgenson
Saul White Werth
White
Trier
Lionel Cooper
Clem Kennedy
Bassett
Curran
Givens
Riaman
Corversone
Pen- Australis
Kennedy
Gibraltar inquiry to be held privately says London report
A London dispatch states the inquiry in Gibraltar will be private and will not probe events on July 4 or assess involved sustenance incidents, focusing instead on avoiding repetition of such occurrences. The fragmentary text notes the inquiry’s secrecy and limited scope.
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London
Gibraltar
Unclear OCR finds on irrigation policy and pony show results
Fragmentary report mentions irrigation legislation aims and survey plans, plus a chaotic list of pony and hack events. Names and places are garbled, but references include Mr Jones, passage of irrigation measures, and various horse entries such as Sunlight and Tom Thumb.
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Bacce
Snir Agriculure
Jone
Pasliement
Fundyes
Moerier
Sting
R. Mercer
L. Lefow
Faria
A. Sunlight
C. Berry
AL. Payne
Mercer
Tom
Colin
Jessie
Gwie
RL. Atkineon
VM. Poulin
Prings
del Adkinson
G. Ashford
Perry
Ollin
Heck
V. R Collin
Glen
Soldier killed near Bude wora's bridge at Mulree
A soldier died in a night attack near Bude wora's bridge Lille Mulree, Reginald Hansen, and Henry Obroken. Civilians in the area were residents of the town. Parlor tuners will meet at 1:38 am today at the Ure Tuners Parlour on Like Street.
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Budewora's
Lille Mulree Abother
Reginald Hansen
Eividlene
Henry ‘Obestone
Sod Cave
Bawane Rigdan
Iberas
Recruiting Postwar RAF Auxiliary Air Force Squadrons Forming
Britain's postwar Auxiliary Air Force recruiting targets former RAF personnel to command new squadrons. Each unit will have a senior officer, regular airmen to instruct, and operate with standard equipment including Spitfires for day fighters and night bombers. Training, maps, and ground models aid navigation and route plotting, with headquarters to be established near London.
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Britain
Auxiliary Air Force ix
RAF
Snd
Tordale
London
Biggin
Flight evacuees flown from Palillon airfield in Britain
Government reports 1003 evacuees flown from Palillon airfield as part of a UK led operation. Indonesian Republican Army activity and Dutch markings on aircraft complicate the mission. Delivery of Tudor aircraft and schedule details remain unsettled amid ongoing airlift and security concerns.
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al Melivery
Lie
Airfeld
Pemalnion
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Sams Bee
Rory
Renee Sass
Iain
Cousexs
Formen Malata Row
Geral
Tekio
Mer
Beema
Cristy
Canberra
Wren
Berlock
W Osborn
Muchag
Srtma
Qacherm Ter
Michayd
Genter Gramm
Tynietad
Orcersted
Seuih Jokvisine Co Cyerslive Milling Arserualiun
Dukes
Gee
J' AL Witt Tunger
Fis
Mil
Mulerare
Nea Baiscare
Rahany
Rte
Waianda Ancien
Frocreaine
Gortonvale
Perman
Uhrale
Tilak Wekly
Abely
Erie al Wis
Burge
MT. VY Ennis
Iettern
Setiat
Walker
BA. Weithet
Andress
Pune
Seierl of
School of Arte
Jmillice
Behon
Technical College
C. W. Kevanton
Mr. Plsey
Bere Wiese
Towneville Centre
Uve
Gaur
Galena
Jamie Honest
Aeguire
UbecusRie
Shaun
Cary Eptember
Atr'n. Ie
Kendrison
Sywney
Ahawack
Teraly
John C_ Rent
Une Orden Mermgers
Devined
Yomlent Gaalaung Ke
Poi Aloe Ey
Geamedts Union
Aple
Te Ehip
Armiratlacs Cosol
Gommonwealth
Soom Woul Embark, Pra “Pie Maritime Council
Aue
Salia I
Iuons
British Marine Board
Australie
Camino
Ryan Ster
Semen
Tealing
Weeting
Wile
Arthur Beebe
Vimgie
Cake Collet
Freddie Ft
Drake
Tulated Read
Saterday Cire
Satlow
Hmas
Kanimela
Eydert
Wotcil Cfening
Lockyer
Gillies’ Highway
Ixto
Atlech Um
Graham Quorn
Mlier
Stiached
Catton
Jeffe
Auxiliary Air Force
Aden Or
Regulak
Ammen
Urniceas
Transport Command
Pasangbourne
Midele
Far East
Tellet
Sonmrutea
Gua Vion
Sellet le Bull
Ua Credit Por Nit
Ako
AL aTansport Squadron
Alfleid
Washington
Orsi
Joterne
Mervia Wire
Cc Gil Aviston
Tudor
Acme Jean Airways
Eoesis
Bern
Kinga
George
Sas
Lee
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