Prosperity debate and inflation risk in Australia postwar
The article discusses rising prosperity and inflation concerns after the prosperity era, noting Britain’s wartime wealth and Australia’s dependence on primary products. It cites economist views, proposed measures like pound appreciation, export price stabilization, and the potential to borrow to fund development while debating the merits of free enterprise versus controls in shaping Australia’s economic future.
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Werlng
Australia
Fed
Cabot
Mary
Savrabia
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Report
Fragmented OCR text mentions a regional event with unclear details and several garbled names. Readable elements include references to places and times but no clear actions or outcomes to capture a concrete news item. The piece resembles a partial public notice or transit update with missing context.
Fragmentary Stroke of Weather Terms Sparks Confusion
A garbled OCR fragment seemingly discussing weather terms and dates. It references names and a calendar month, but the text is unclear and contains stray letters. No clear event or person is established from readable content.
Sir William Slim and the ExT cabinet reshuffle noted in brief
Fragmentary OCR reports on Sir William Slim and cabinet figures including a reference to Nahas Pasha and Prime Minister Egan. The text is garbled but suggests a wartime or postwar political context with mentions of military and government ministers in Britain or allied leadership.
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CADRO_fae
Poridees
Epee
Geneal Star
Nahas Pasha
Egan
Cote
Ees Cement
Instructed to report phony telephones in use
Canberra June 7 PMG reports telephones installed where subscribers already had a phone. Tas General Mr Anthony said in the House that 15 telephones were found in the name of one person. He noted evidence of improper practice by officers involved and that some phones were installed in single residences during a period when replacements were easy. He could not identify who paid for the accounts.
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Canberra
Anthony
House of Representatives
Nsw
Nol
Br. Anthony
Reeding
HP. Lazzarini
Anthony Alc
Shipping movements in north Queensland ports and Australia routes
Shipping notices show vessels loading and departing Cairns Townsville Brisbane and Sydney with cargoes including coal sugar flour ore plywood and general cargo. Vessels such as Syora Walsens and others from the United Kingdom are listed with June arrivals departures and overseas discharges including Cairns Brisbane and Adelaide. Weather forecast warns unsettled conditions Peninsula Carpentaria with later clear spells.
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Brisbane
Townsville
Melbourne
Sydney
Townsike
Cairns
Syora
Cara
United Kingdom
Eneer
Boogebilla
Gothenburg
Sweden
Onlo
Norway
Sala
Oscom
Sydney Aires
Celera
Durcana
Calas Tee
Pevis Trefaske
Ene
Porta
Peninsula
Carpentaria
Pen- Inala
Winda
Tablelands
Bandaleer
Eternal Cargo
Adelaide
Miedat
Orisia
Victer
Danial
Mi ‘Castle
Mackay
Townside
Liverpool
Brabene
Cairne
Funeral notices and in memoriam entries from England and Australia
Funeral details for Frank Edwin Blare and Lilian Blurn, with family invitations from A W Sheppard and others. Remembrances for Thomas Clark, Milly Agoes Gane, Florence Ball, and Mack Alfred Swan note losses and tribute messages from spouses, children, and siblings. Includes lodge and society invitations and funeral directors’ references.
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Jreral
A.W. Sheppard
Tairy
Milian Milian
Evan Iather
Frank Rdwin
Tively
All Saints Church
England
Gortonvale
Orlock
Gardonvale
Omhersland Bretheren
Pyramid Lodge No
UDG
Detectives deny charge against Mears and Dugan in bank shooting
Sydney June 1 two de Mears and Darcy Esekiel Dugan 26 are charged with shooting at the Ultimo branch manager Lele Walder on January 13 with intent to murder. Detective-Sergeant Aldridge denied holding a gun to Mears back during confession and said Mears spoke voluntarily. The Crown case closes today with Brindley to outline Crown briefs for Mears.
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Mears
Darcy Esekiel Dugan
Ultimo
Commonwealth Bank
Lele Walder
J. A. Aldridge
Aldridge
Nalder
A. G. Brindley
Ducan
Collaroy
Fragmentary Custody Cottage Interview Report
Transcript reveals a confrontation where Mears accuses detectives of hair pulling, punching, chair throwing, and abdominal pressure until collapse. Aldridge denies the events and questions the nature of friendliness with Dugan and Mears as police arrive at the cottage. Aldridge asserts unfamiliarity with Mears and denies inviting him home, stating it was their job to keep him there.
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Mears
Aldridge
Alsridge
Dugan
St Collaray
Fragmented Interview Recall From Cottage Scene
The transcript describes a tense scene at a cottage where Mears recalls comfort items and a discussion touches on Britannica and Humphry Davy. It mentions a chemical discovery by Sir Wobler and the production of an impure Ad powder, with later claims about electrochemical methods and a weapon.
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Mears
Gt 5
Humphry Davy
Meare
Wobler
Gettin
Aldridge
KK. Worland
Dugza
England
M_J. Wild
Colary
France
Meat Mouth
Local Sphere Brief Reports South Johnstone Start
Northern rainfall data for 34 hours ending 9 am Wednesday shows Churry Points 20, Croydon 35, Granada 35, Georgetown 42, Richmond 36, Stamford 22, Mackin 32, Turren’s Creek 22. In a separate incident Sarold Bowman, a clerk, suffered a severe incised wound to the left forearm and hip from a guillotine accident at 129 Esplanade. transported to hospital by ambulance.
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Brotane Wether Bureau
Churry
Croydon
Guibert River
Granada
Karumbs
Mackinlay
Georgetown
Richmond
Stamford
Turren's Creek
Nother Pismilis
Sarold Bowman
Esplanade
Caime Ambulance
Fishing Boat Rescue At Sea Near Bundaberg
Bundaberg June 3 A fishing motor vessel Reliance 2 rescued a captain from a stricken vessel Avismere about five miles offshore. The captain J A Robean was safely transferred to the Reliant and taken to Mater Misericordiae Hospital with condition satisfactory. The incident, tied to a legal matter in Cairns over shipments, involved court judgments by default in two separate cases.
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Bundaberg
Reliance 2
Adem
Wrdny
J. A Robean
Avismere
Bo' Ney
Nauru
ASN
Bunda Bir
Mater’ Misericaraue
West Burdrbers
Pasante, Acknere
Tatis'sk Shipping Coy
Esa
Cairns Competitor Wins Local Cycle Races
Mrs. N. Harris of Cairns won multiple regional cycling events including the North Queens Proserpine 168 stock, Stockholm Townsville 169, Hughes Townsville 189, Phillips Townville 188, Balzer Cairns 117 and Wright Mackay 178, in yesterday’s meet.
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N. Harris
Cairns
Yes Verday
North Queens
Proserpine
Stockholm
Townsville
Hughes
Phillips
Townville
Balzer
Wright
Mackay
Woollen Goods Subsidy Proposal Debated in Canberra
In Canberra on June 1 the Minister for Commerce Mr J McEwen rejected Labour MP Mr W O Bourke’s call to subsidise home consumption of woollen goods. Bourke claimed subsidies could reduce wool industry losses by about £20 million, but McEwen said the Wool Board chairman’s claim about exporting merino sheep was unconsulted and not to Government’s knowledge.
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Canberra
Min Ier
J. McEwen
Repreen
W. OM. Bourke
Labour
Victoria
Bourke
EU ‘Milton
McEwen
Lester
Openaltin
H. V. Evatt
Alfrallan Wool Board
Dougle
Heavy Rain Delays Bundaberg Show Events
Bundaberg experienced heavy rain this afternoon causing street flooding and travel disruption. Registrations ranged from three to four inches as visibility deteriorated and the Open Serge Show preparations were postponed with a society meeting deciding to delay the opening.
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Bundaberg
Sociatyister
Wnt Pridep
Mossman Sugar Commission Sits On Joint Case
Mossman June 7 The Royal Commission on Sugar begins sittings in Mossman with a joint statement from Mossman Central Mill Co and Mossman District Cane Growers Executive. H J Kidd outlines policy, tramway limits, land availability, and projected production for 1940 and beyond.
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Mossman
Royal Commission On Sugar
Cate
Mossman Central Mill Coy
Mossman District Cane Growers
H. J. Kidd
Ling
Mill expansion pledge amid grower policy questions
Commission members questioned the cane mill on expansion impact and grower assignments as Mr Kidd affirmed the expansion plan. Mr Quaid outlined soldiers and returning servicemen as preferred entrants, with safeguards for land priority, while noting no change in policy and concerns about new settlers and land supply.
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Commission
Freeman
Kidd
King
Hwan
Quaid
Cane Growers’ Executive
Ang
Kin
Central Board
Mr. Quaid
Queensland
Ample Suitable Lands for Cape Growth Near Tramways
Discussion urges North Queensland development and forest lands near Mosman for cape growing. Committee members cite existing mills capacity, irrigation needs, and limited new mill expansion. Land near Tool and Bailey’s Creek noted as suitable, with questions on transport routes and remaining productive areas.
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North
Queensland
Kidd
Pont
Chamber of Commer
ALP
Quaid
Ural
Cape
Mosman
Mur
Qurid
Daintree
Bailey's Creek
Croklawn
Freeman
Deintree
Rocky Point
Ree
Inna
Fragmentary Note Mentions Assignments and Meetings
A partial, garbled note references a response to Mr Pearce and various names and phrases. The readable text hints at discussions or assignments and a possible senate or organizational context, but lacks coherent facts or clear events.
Dismissal of Seamen Sparks Sydney Conference Call
In Sydney a fatal double bus crash near Ryde is linked to a shipowners dispute. A conciliation conference called for tomorrow aims to resolve deadlock between shipowners and the Seamen's Union following the tragedy and two women's deaths in Newcastle yesterday.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Newcastle
Harry
Ulooina
Ryde Ile
Hamilton Knight
Betty Gareen
Feline McCabe
Aise
Burwood
Decker
Gladenville
Sydto
Vieney
Ryda
Kidd
Carcoar
No Deadlock Assertion in Second Reading Debate
Mr Clarey stated no deadlock occurred between the two Houses during the second reading of a constitutional bill altering double dissolution rules. He warned against a Senate becoming a rubber stamp and noted Labour Minister Holt’s assurance no double dissolution would occur in this Parliament. Dr Evatt moved to refer the Senate dispute to a bipartisan committee. the amendment failed 96 to 38, and the second reading passed 39 to 2.
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Clarey
Labour
H. E. Holt
F Dendlock
Will Arias
House of Representatives
HV. Evatt
Lah
N&w
Senate
Heated clash in Senate over anti Communist bill debate
Senator C W Sanford Labour Victoria accused Prime Minister Menzies of fascist tendencies and warned of a police state if the bill passed. Opposition votes blocked a Government motion as Sanford attacked the government booklets and called the bill vicious. Government leaders dismissed the attack as vulgar, while Liberal senators defended Menzies and denounced the attack as ill bred.
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Lanberra
Dune
Laa
C.W. Sanford
Labour
Victoria
Mr. Menzies
Accept
Sandford
N. O'Sullivan
Menzies
Labour Party
Benacor
A. D. Reid
Liberal Nsw
Sam Zord
T the Senate
J. G. Gorton
Liberal Victoria
West Cairns Ratepayers Association Meeting Told
The general monthly meeting of the West Cairns Ratepayers Association was held on Sunday night. A report by the secretary covered the deputation awaiting the Mayor. Topics of vital interest to West Cairns residents included funding for the annual Christmas tree and discussions on the West Shits area and local past office.
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West Cairns
Momen
Turive
West Shits
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Kerr Murder Trial
Melbourne reports a Melbourne Criminal Court jury could not agree on a verdict in the case of John Bryan Kerr charged with the murder of 11 month old Elizabeth Williams Williams at Albert Park Beach on December 14. The jury was discharged after deliberating four hours and four hours. Kerr’s counsel seeks a third trial and the Attorney General may decide. Kerr’s father spoke of fundraising efforts and said he expects a third trial. The crime involved the discovery of the semi nude body of Mine Williams at Albert Park Beach and Kerr denied any confession.
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Melbourne
John Bryan Kerr
Elizabeth Maureen Wil Mama
Albert Park Beach
Justice Barry
Kerr
W. Monahan, KC
Geeral
T. D. Oldham
Criminal Court
Crown Law Department
Victoria
Mine Willams
The
Crown
Heit Kerr
Strang Dirtner
Silver Jubilee Show of Cairns Association
The caicas ral and Ml Susociation will celebrate a silver jubilee with a National Show and a special souvenir programme in July. The show began 68 years ago and found a national place in 1925. Notable features include dog judging by Mr F David, poultry and caged birds by Mr C E Edwards, horse events and fat cattle judged by Dave Hurwn, and prize money for home garden competitions. Horticultural displays by Caminos Shield and Orchid Society. Mareeba tobacco stand. gold exhibit from Coen. entries close June 19. membership tickets on sale at the show office.
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Canine Control Council
F. David
C. E. Edwards
Dave Hurwn
Cunningham Rangers Fame
Messrs
K. Armstrong
C. S. Elliott
Horticultural Societies
Fice
Carrier Leaves for England
Sydney June 7 The Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney sailed for England not carrying aircraft. She will take on new aircraft engines spare equipment and RN personnel for the RAN. The Sydney will berth at Garden Island and is due to reach Portmouth July 24 returning in December.
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Sydney
HMAS
England
Paing
RAN
New South Wales
Entsere
Garten Tsland
Hmas Senevis
Portemouth
Svdary
Bet
No Decision Yet on Australian Subsidy Matter
Canberra June 7 The Federal Government has reached no decision on a subsidy for Australian cotton industry, the Minister for Commerce Mr J McEwen told the House of Representatives in reply to Mr Aime Liberal Queensland. Browers warned that without a swift decision there would be insufficient time to prepare the soil. Mr Meer said a decision within three weeks would be announced if it bears on the subject.
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Empire Ollar
Canberra
Commerce
J. McEwen
House of Representatives
Aime
Liberal
Queensland
Browers
Sime
Bime
Meer
Woman Falls From Brisbane Bridge in Queensland Tragedy
Brisbane July report states Phyllis May Campbell of Carmel Avenue struck by vehicle and fell from the bridge into the river. A passerby and bystander assisted with artificial respiration but she died at the scene.
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Ata
Vandonton
Emacy
Onley
Bravet
Tenga
Sopry
Brisbane
Phyllis May Campbell
Carmel
Ave
Aaushier
Gaithe
Kimbernet
Heroe
Emia Bay
Electrical Trades Unions Claim Wage Rise in Brisbane
June 7 report of the Electrical Trades Union’s claim for an increase of 1 a week in wages and improved conditions presented before the Industrial Court in Brisbane. The union cited higher rates, with details discussed during a three hour session. an adjournment was requested by the Queensland Employers Association. agreement was reached on several claims and the remainder was postponed to a later date. The court session ended as the parties prepared for upcoming duties in Townsville and Cairns.
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Brisbane
Electrical Trades Uniton
In & Sinim
W. J. Riordan
T Dwyer
Tutal Mechanics
B. T Crofts
Queensland
Townsville
Cairn
Long service leave payments for miners set to begin
June 7 announced first payments under the long service leave for miners will be made from July 1 if a small amending bill passes this session. Payments go to retired miners and estates of those who died since June, with funding from the coal mining master long service fund, derived from coal excise taxes.
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Canberra
Labour
HE. Hol
Minera
Coal Mining Master Long Service Fund
Commonwealth
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