Britain Faces Crisis as Churchill Warns of Economic Strain
Britain and Australia face a persistent trade imbalance with insufficient exports to fund living standards. Devaluation in 1949 offered temporary relief, but costs rise worldwide. An economic conference is proposed to seek quicker gains, though broader inter-dominion trade and dollar-standard relations may be key.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
Aett
Churchill
Australia
Shipping movements and port calls around Cairns
Shipping movements around Cairns list vessels arriving and sailing on August and July dates. Vessels include Ekenne Flora Joy Bangaree Cora River Norman and others loading sugar timber steel and ore for Brisbane Sydney West Australia Auckland and Eastern Canada with multiple port calls at Cairns Port Augusta Townsville Portland Roads and Thursday Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Cairns
Ekenne
Brisbeng
Townsville
Portland Roads
Weilgerk
Auckland
Flora
Buttney
Brisbane
Bangaree
Sigma
West Australia
River Norman
Port Kemble
Sydney
Cora
Gulf Ports
Ainburrs
Smith's Creek
St Stewart
PVE Brien
Bambure
Astney
Port Alma Townsville
Fortkback
Cairn
Raw Suger
Canada
Light rains across southern Queensland districts report
Brisbane weather bulletin notes a Queensland trough extending from the gulf bringing light rain to the central interior and nearby districts. Registrations for the 24 hours to 3 am show mostly light showers in southern areas with moderate totals in some inland districts and Downe region.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Gulf
Graziers Appeal on land value for soldier settlement 1960
The Graziers appeal in September 1960 sought resumed use of part of their property for soldier settlement. The Government valued the land at £211,627, the 1943 value plus 15 percent under the 1940s amendment. The Pre brothers claimed the 1850 value of their property was £2,545,000 and contended they should receive related valuation adjustments.
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Pre Brothers
Police Union Hearing Adjourned by Court
Brisbane July 22 The Industrial Court has adjourned a hearing of the Queensland Police Union's claims for increased pay to a date to be fixed. The hearing was originally set for tomorrow but was moved at the court's direction. The union seeks pay rises to compensate for allowances in lieu of overtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland Police Union
Omie
Temperatures Recorded at Cairng Caird Aerodrome
Yesterday the Weather Office at Cairng aerodrome logged a maximum temperature with a reading fragment. The incomplete note notes high temperatures and local conditions.
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Cairng Aerodrome
Death notice for Irma Sanford and family at Marshallsirest Beach
Death notice lists Irma, Bill and Elisabeth Sand ford with others at Machsa's Beach in Marshallsirest. Details incomplete but indicates a family bereavement and memorial context.
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Mance
Irma
Bill
Elisabeth Sandford
Machsa's Beach
In loving memory of Sa ae Pate S abwaya Alberich
A memorial note from devoted husband and family honoring Sa ae Pate S abwaya Alberich. The message expresses lasting love and remembrance across generations, listing in laws and grandchildren as mourners.
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Alberich
Sa Ae Pate S
Sore
Cemnen Fem Creding Ends Last Saturday
Mossman correspondent reports Cemnen Fem Creding ended last Saturday with a sugar haul of 13.48 tons, boosting the season total to 25.72 tons and an average of over 13 tons per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wd Tong
Mossman
Telegraph Counterrective Notice Postmark Instructions
A concise note outlines how senders should mark mail to ensure proper routing. It emphasizes clear postal postmarks, attention to the telegraph counter directives, and the need for accurate sender details to avoid misdelivery.
Public Telephone Upgrades In Cook Town and Cairns Area
Public notices say a half size public telephone will be installed at Cook Town wharf in two weeks. The Director of Telephone and Telegraphs advised MP A A Bruce, and plans outline multi coin facilities at Cairns Base Hospital within a month and at Earlville Post Office soon after.
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Cooktown
Sand Telegraphs
A. A Bruce
Bruce
Cairns Base Hospital
Earlville Post Office
Valuers Visit Cairn Area For Cairns Tax Objections
Commonwealth Departmental valuers with chief valuer for Queensland Mr E B Biden visit Cairn this week for routine valuation review. Federal taxpayers may discuss objections on Friday July 25. appointments via Mr Biden at Department of Labour and Industry Abbott Street Cairns or Central Hotel Cairns. Valuers proceed to Atherton Monday July 28 and Innisfail Friday July 31.
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Commonwealth
Queensland
E. B. Biden
Cairn
Biden
Department of Labour and Industry
Abbottstret
Cairns
Central Hotel
Atherton
Innisfail
Cairns Mus Band member chosen for RAAF Band
Mr J Sewell, Cairns Municipal Band member, is among four Queensland indismen selected for the RAAF Band. Flight Lieutenant L H Hicks, new BA AF bandmaster, led eight auditions. Sewell, son of Mr and Mrs Sewell of Water Street, Cairns, studied music after the war under the Cairns Municipal Band’s Harold White. Mr Sewell Sr is deputy conductor of the Cairns Choral Society. Mrs Sewell is a Cairns music teacher.
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J. Sewell
Cairns
Queensland
RAAF
L. H. Hicks
Ba.af
Sewell
Cairns Municipal Band
Harold White
Sew
Teacher Transfers In Jon Mulgrave Electorate
The Department of Public Instruction transfers teachers in Jon Mulgrave electorate. J A Marland moves from Torquay to South Johnstone replacing E W Wheeler. R H Watson MLA facilitated the changes.
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R. H. Watson
M.L.A
Jon Mulgrave
Department of Public
J. A. Marland
Torquay
South Johnstone
Ez W. Whe Ben
Fibre plants grown in Ilo reported in CSLR.O update
A CSLR.O report notes fibre plants successfully grown in Ilo with July 22 findings. The update lists fibre types and mentions phate rye plneplion bees, outlining quality considerations and potential agricultural implications.
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Ilo
Experiments With Kenaf Fibre Extraction Trials
The report notes funds from Walkems Ltd Maryborough were used for Treloar for fibre extraction trials in Nigeria using two orca-ings machines. It details decortication and washing steps, comparing New Guinea and other countries, and states no viable, economical method yet exists though decortication and de-vegetation gear show potential with continued work.
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A Jones
Walkems Ltd
Maryborough
Treloar
Nigeria
Ings
Tracer
New Guinea
Cuoa
Public Service Regulations Amended Review This Week
The Industrial Court upheld most of the Long Service Leave Act while noting two main differences in how the Public Service regulations operate. The Public Service Commissioner can decide on leave applications, and the length of leave may rest with someone under the court. The act requires court certification of leave disputes and does not allow certain discretionary extensions beyond service tiers.
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Brisbane
Industrial Court
T. E. Dwyer
Public Service
Dairy Cattle Fine Display at Exhibition Show
The display lists multiple dairy cattle awards with owners J. Neal, J. Sigley, A. R. Cornish, and K. Lewis. Prizes include best milk cows, heifers in milk across age groups, and breed group honors for Jersey and Margrovale lines. Notable entries: Springvale Lavender Blue, Margrovale Pearl, and Margrovale Totti among others.
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J. Bigne
J. Sigley
F. J. Neal
Springvale Garden
P. J. Went
FP. J. Neal
P. J. Neal
J. Sighey
A. R. Cornish
K. X. Lewiss
K. Lewis
Government Budget Pressure Tests Electorate Support
The cabinet faced a crucial test as it plans an incentive budget to reverse waning popularity ahead of elections. Ministers discussed concessions and a scheme to aid primary producers similar to secondary industry, aiming to boost output and food production.
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Sevelopsnea
May Inc
Ie For
Heck
Fine Displays in Fogarty Hall at Cairns Exhibition
Observers noted that the Cairns Agricultural Exhibition in Fogarty Hall showcased high quality work in the school children’s section and awards comments praised accuracy and skill. Judges commented on display items including preserves, chutneys, pickles, jellies, and baked goods with multiple exhibitors named for prize jars and rolls.
Co operatives Taxation Debate in Queensland
A debate on taxation of cooperatives in Queensland was opened by the Cooperative Union council, defending that registered trading societies pay all taxes. The discussion responded to a claim by a tax official that such bodies contribute similarly to standard corporate taxes.
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Caabe
Queensland
Cakes Scones and Bread Show Readies for Judge's Remarks
The judge Mrs. D L Nibloe laments low interest in the cakes scones bread and sweet section noting good quality work especially in sponge cakes by juveniles. She observes more enthusiasm for sweets iced cakes and points to strong entries by Miss Helen Gordon and Mrs. Davies among others with several 1 2 placings recorded.
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D. L Nibloe
C. W. Evans
V. Wale
M. Putt
A. Crappe
Darcy
Helen Gordon
J. D
V. Wales
Alderton Makes Official North Visit by Air
The Aldertons undertake their first official trip north of Brisbane by air. Mr. Alderton and Hew Zealand interest in importing Queensland tropical products is noted against vast distances and logistical difficulties.
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Alderton
Brisbane
Zealand
Queensland
Judge Owen testifies in Australian wool profits case in NSW
A NSW Supreme Court judge, Mr. Justice Owen, testified before the High Court of Australia in a test case over the wartime Australian wool clip profit distribution. About £3 million is in dispute with 500 wool dealers nationwide directly involved. The hearing, detailing Commonwealth Wool Ap scheme operations, adjourned to tomorrow.
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Sydney
NSW Supreme Court
High Court of Australia
Justice Owen
Central Wool Committee of Australia
Commonwealth
Luncheon Wednesday Afternoon at Local Horse Event Schedule
The program lists multiple horse racing and hunt events throughout the Wednesday afternoon schedule. Featured acts include J. Wilton and his team of six horses, Clauson's Handicap Trott, White Satin Gin Dedal Hunt, and the Licensed Victuallers Hunt. Other highlights mention Water Jump, Open Hunters' Contests, and a Fireworks Display in the evening.
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Mellick
Penney
Nieben
Bungalow Cash Store
Harris Cycles
Crotty Brothers
Eam Northern Veneers
Eric Barnes
J. Wilton
Gibbs
H. Kelly
Nestles
F.H. Blakey & Co
Clauson
RH. Kelly
A. J. Draper
Bolands Pty. Ltd
Cairns
C. H Smith & Co
White Horse Whisky
Dillon
Samuel Allen & Sone Lia
Saruel & Sem
He &Pm
John Barclay & Co
Hunt
Woolworth
W. J. Fitton
Pony and Galloway Hunt
Employment figures show rises and declines across regions
Government and private employment totals shift as of May end. Dr Carver notes private employment near 1.5086 million with a drop from April 1.9222 million. total forces including national service trainees reach about 67,700. Regional changes occur with increases in construction and transport while most states show lower employment except Queens land and Australian capital territory.
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Carver
Carver Sand
Ueensand
Australian Ag
Complex murder trial details in Australian court
The record describes a high profile case in Tolga with witnesses describing shooting at a car and a related fatal incident. Evidence includes testimonies of Elmas and Xhemili, a verdict of guilt for a serious offence, and police observations of the Vesel Eimus sedan outside a hotel and subsequent car investigation.
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Grimund Millar
Charg
Tolga
Vesel Eimus
Otha
New Zealand High Commissioner Visited Show
A notable visitor, New Zealand High Commissioner Aldington, attended the Calms show with his wife. Mayor W. J. Ton observed the event while Mr. KH. Apne from Transivilville also toured the display alongside Joseph Pea iCaimsend Co.’s manager.
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Aldingtoans
Aldington
Hiss
Joseph
Weir Opening Planned by Premier at Walsh River
The Leafgeld Weir on the Walsh River will open next Monday at 3 30 pm. Premier Gair is due to arrive in Cairns Friday morning. The weir serves twenty tobacco farms about six acres each and has storage capacity for one foot of water. Public attendance is expected.
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Walsh River
Crier
Queensland
Gair
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Macemue Che Cebus
Graziers’ Appeal
Cslr.o
Public Service Regulations
Fogarty
Aaricheri Patera
Miciate
Zcarias
C. Creache
Maghe Mire Vessey
C. Creaghe
C. Vessey
M. Cc. Love
Lea
A. Isbister
E W Vans
Mosaman Butcher Keeping Company
Baker's Bread Mosman My
Messrs
Eales and Sons
F. D
Turner
North
Soner
Tanner
Trom
Re Ne Gee
Apm
Horacs
THE
Cairns Post
ACT
Toledo
Maria
Benito Vi
Dedai
Xhesnili
Hiram
Ahemili
Pegs Sabri
Sammy
He Cor
Ahemis
Isa
KR. J. Douglas
Mr. King
King
Ole Ana Xtemal
Elmas
Cur
Xhemili
Weir
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