Board bars release of cane cutters for hydro works
The Barron Falls hydro electricity project and the Cairns to Innisfail transmission line were deemed protected industry priorities, so officials refused to release six cane cutters despite union protests. The decision, taken at a meeting led by Ald W A Collins, noted the importance of completing electricity to Innisfail and saving oil, with work continuing under Labour Authority guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron Falls
Cairns
Innisfail
Australian Workers Union
Babinda
Ald W. A. Collins
Inoiatai
Mesma
Ther
Ald W . Murchison
P A.W Anthony
Cr G. Page
Ne Feitter
Page
AWW
EL Pawsey
Batinda
North Downstone River
Batinda-Innisfail
Miriwinn
Welcome remarks at Meretta tableland shire meeting
The President welcomes Me W Gardner of Meretta and Mr F Pawsey representing the Tableland Shire at the opening of the meeting. Gardner was thanked by Mr Gartner for the association, with a list of attendees including Alt W A Collies Ald BR OT Maree A McKeetie OD Gummow G Pave R Warner and officials W Carrier EF Paweny and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Gardner
Meretta
F. Pawsey
Tableland
Pawret
Mir Gardner
Gartner
Collies
Maree
McKeetie
FRANCES FATE: FRENCH VASSAL FEARS IN GERMAN VICTORY VIEW
Washington reports Secretary of State Cordell Hull says Laval seeks to make France Germany's vassal to win Hitler's favor. He argues the French people's will must prevail over Laval. Hull also notes doubts about a declaration affecting French North Africa and states positions remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cordell Ball
Brisbane Fruduce Market Sees Mixed Grain and Produce Oddities
At Romae street buyers showed brisk demand for maize with one lot at 4/1 and another passed in. White maize brought 5/11 while potatoes remained scarce. crime lots pegged at 17/3. Second grade potatoes sold around 149 and 1. Lucerne chaff bids varied, some not sold, others 7/9 to 10. Special NSW chaff sold at 14/ noen. Pumpkin market weak with most lines hard to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Romae Street
New South Wales
Tobacco leaf offerings in week ended June MM
Brisbane reports the Tobacco Grading and Bulking Company noting that the week’s offerings comprise leaf mainly from Texas and Northern New South Wales with a small share from North Queensland. Best lots were Ryverton grown, appraised for O J Hynes and D and LS Stranerizs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Texas
New South Wales
North Queensland
Ryverton
O. J Hynes
D and
LS. Stranerizs
Uniform Tax Case Heard In Melbourne High Court
In Melbourne on June 21 the High Court adjourned proceedings on uniform taxation after arguments by Queensland’s Maughan KC and Victoria’s Weston KC. The dispute centers on state discriminations, with Victoria noting citizens pay income tax to NSW, while proposing a uniform tax to raise roughly the same revenue as current combined rates. Ligertwood warns the Commonwealth’s method may threaten state sovereignty, arguing it could force all states to surrender powers, raising concerns over defence-related taxation across NSW and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
High Court
Maughan, KC
Nsw
Queensland
C Weston
Victoria
Weston
New South Wales
Commonwealth
G C Ligertwood
Parliamentary
Labour Party
F. A. Cooper
Smith
Abili
Seonte
de Pine
Coover
Australia
Newcastle
Mevhowene
Army Will Act On Cane-Workers Shortage In Sugar Industry
An official states the army will act rather than talk to enforce reporting by 1200 cane-cutting workers released from service. F C Curlewis notes fewer than half have begun work, urging release to northern mills or delayed until Mackay and Bundaberg mills start. Industry faces a 1000-man gap, risk of invasion attempts, and a long harvest season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Australian Sugar Producers’ Association
F C Curlewis
Mackay
Bundaberg
Lugar
Durafan
Migor
State Legislation Hurdled by Finance Uncertainty
Brisbane June 4 Uncertainty about finance hinders the Government plan for legislation in the coming session set to begin in August The Government party took initial steps to review the programme Premier Forgan Smith did not announce specifics but stressed decisions depend on available funds The timing follows the State’s case against Commonwealth single tax legislation awaiting High Court judgment
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Brisbane
Forgan Smith
High Court
Cooper
Theodore
Smith
Labour Party
Queensland
McCormack
Bistro
Owesland
Collings
Teed
Roche
Europe
Smyth
Premier's Refusal in Brisbane to Meet Labour Deputation
June 2 Brisbane report that Premier Forgan Senith declined to meet a deputation from the Queensland Trades and Labour Council urging removal of Sir William Werth from all industrial tribunals. The Premier will be asked to justify his refusal. The request follows a recent incident in the Industrial Court where Sir William Webb criticised secretary of the Meat Industry Neumann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Forgan Senith
Queensland Trades and Labour Council
Queensland
Ovr
William Werth
Persian Gulf route eyed for rail connection to Tehran
The Rasra certesonndest of the Associated Press reports hundreds of American members and thousands of trucks moving through the Persian Gulf toward the Low Army. Americans also aim to build a railroad linking Tehran and Tabriz, creating a Gulf to Caucasus to Mosen rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Rasra Certesonndest
Associated Press
Persian Gulf
Low 1
Tehran
Tabriz
Gulf
Caucasus
Mosen
Dalgety and Co tobacco report for week ended June 24
Dalgety and Co Ltd report the week ended June 24 saw tobacco deliveries reach store with graded leaf up to a value, most arrivals from Northern New South Wales. The bulk moved to North Queensland and southwestern districts. Leaf damage from leaf miner and pests affected northern leaf, with a notable share of green leaf. Miram Vale quality for southern regions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degety and Fo Ltd
New
Wales
Queensland
Miram Vale Fe
Personal thanks from Raven Sloe and May families
Mrs T Dunlea and family Ravenshoe thank friends for sympathy after the loss of their husband and father Mrs May Freshwater expresses gratitude for help comfort and floral tributes from Mr and Mrs Ogden and Mr T Dillon and all who sent messages of sympathy This is her personal thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Dunlea
Ravenshoe
May. Freshwater
Ogden
T. Dillon
Special Arrangements and Rights Notice Abroad
Special arrangements by Kepters World Service and other parties outline information access and usage rights. The document notes that Australia and New Zealand are reserved for specific services and that further details apply to authorized audiences and exclusive distribution.
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Kepters World Service
Australia
New Zealand
Fragmentary note on permission to print The Times content
A damaged OCR fragment mentions permission and sourcing from The Times. It references Giderfield and notes that any pions or items printed are not those of The Times, with explicit indication of special permission to reprint.
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Specif
Giderfield
Times
Eniews
War and work in America’s key war industries
War Production Board reports most American workers in vital sectors average 48 hours weekly with exceptions. Across machine shops, engine plants, shipyards, locomotive and ordnance facilities, and aircraft plants, hours exceed 40. Law requires overtime pay for hours beyond forty, while long weeks reflect wartime demand and morale. Britain’s experience shows varied hours and fatigue impacts, while American output rises with high speed and manpower shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
War Production Board
Machine Goar
Ture
Almerica
England
France
Dunkerque
Hitler
British Isles
Bevin
Armed Services
Germany
Belgia
Italy
Henry Ford
Debate on overtime pay and working hours across Britain
The piece notes British living costs up 50 percent over prewar levels and wages up 43 percent while the Roosevelt Administration backs straight overtime pay. Opponents favor bonuses, arguing excess toil starts after 48 hours in a week, with ongoing debate on work, hours, pay, and conditions. A cynic asks why work at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
South Johnstone Crushing Output Report
For the period ended June 20 the cane crushed totaled 072 tons with an average cce of 11 208 Our South Johnstone correspondent reports the figures in a concise local notice reflecting the period's sugar production data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Johnstone
Appointments to Babinds Fire Brigade Board
John Alfred Dan appointed member of Babinds Fire Brigade Board and Percy Summers listed as a member of Atherton Fire Brigade. Jubilee bridge at Innis fail to be provided with pedestrian footway after 19 years existence. Johnstone Shire Council authorised by Government to borrow £72 for the work as advised from Brisbane yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fastpaid
Jubilee Bridge
Innisfail
Brisbane
Johnstone Shire
Cane Testers Appointed Across Queensland Mills
A government notice lists appointed cane testers including Messrs. T. P. Brown Mulgrave mill T. Herbert South Johnstone S. McHros tie Tully P. A Van Lith Mourilyan W. Trulson Babinda and assistant testers Charles Boone Mulgrave L. C Kelso Tully J. D. Kinnon Babinda D. Wallace South Johnstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
T. P. Brown
Mulgrave Mill
T. Herbert
South Johnstone
S. McHrostie
Tully
P. A van Lith
Mourilyan
W. Trulson
Babinda
Charles Boone
Mulgrave
L. C Kelso
J. D. Kinnon
D. Wallace
Obscene Language In Court Plea Granted Innisfail District
In the Court of Petty Sessions yesterday Reginald Taylor pleaded guilty to obscene language near Lake Street on June 23. The case was prosecuted by Senior Sergeant R. J. Gannon. he was fined £1 or seven days imprisonment. The matter was settled. In the Magistrate's Court the Queensland Foresta case with $199 65 was settled after adjournment requested by M. A Vanderleur for the plaintiff. Thomas Benjamin Graham pleaded guilty to stealing chairs, mattresses, a cane lounge, curtains, and a mirror at Gordonvale between February and July 1942. He was convicted and ordered to bond for £10 and good behaviour for six months. property to Parravicini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Petty Sessions
L. Spore
SM Reginald Taylor
Lake Street
R. J. Gannon
A .C. Smith
G. F. Hudson
Queensland Foresta Ltd
Innisfail
M. A Vandeleur
J. R. Boyett
Sydney
Thomas Benjamin Graham
E. L. Moore
Ruly
Gordonvale
Giovanni Parravicini
T Burns
Parravicini
Judgments for Plaintiffs in Magistrate Court
Judgments for plaintiffs were delivered yesterday before Acting SM E L Moore. Cases include Eileen Lowe Cairns v Mark Melville for board and lodging. W A Hoper and Co Carns v Oscar A H Bennet Picton NSW for professional services. Penners Cairns v J McClusky Mossman for goods sold and delivered. Gas Supply Co Ltd Cars v Captain J D Brown Brisbane for gas. T W Winkworth Pty Ltd Cairns v WV A Christensen Cairns for goods sold. and T W Winkworth Pty Ltd Cairns v BL Walk Gordonvale for goods sold and delivered with costs awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Moore
Eileen Lowe
Cairms
Mark Melville
Freehwater
W. A. Hoper and Co
Carns
Oscar A. H. Bennet
Picton
N'S.w
Penners
Cairns
McClusky
Mossman
Gas Supply Co. Ltd
J. D. Brown
Brisbane
T. W. Winkworth Pty. Ltd
A Christensen
T. W. Winkworth Pty Ltd
BL Walk
Gordonvagle
Tea Coupons for Boarding Schools and Rationing Rules
Government rationing decisions define how tea coupons work for boarding schools and what items are coupon free. Deputy Director Mr Cochran announced that parents may detach tea coupons from children’s books and the school will hold them for use when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
F. Cochran
Rationing Commission
Labour
Netinna Security
Australian army to form amenities section for troops
Canberra reports the minister for the army F M Forde announced a new amenities section to organise entertainment and recreation for front line troops. It will arrange inter state sports meetings and concert parties to visit the front line, with supervision and restrooms run by philanthropic bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
F. M. Forde
British Bombers Over Dunkirk Escorts Spitfires
The Air Ministry reports that Command Spitfires on the afternoon of June 23 escorted bombers in an attack over Dunkirk. Details emphasize protective action by RAF forces during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Ten Years of Office for Forgan Smith Administration
The article recounts a ten year celebration for Premier Forgan Smith with a host of distinguished guests including former Premiers E G Theodore and W McCormack, John Huxham, and federal ministers, praising Smith’s leadership, integrity, and wartime loyalty while pledging continued Labour Party unity and state development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Theodore
Allied Works
A. J. Jones
Brisbane
W. Bertram
Egistative Assembly
New South Wales
J. Cahill
Trades and Labour Council of Queensland
J. Roche
Queensland
Head
Australia
Fondness For Milk Among U S Forces Compared
Captain E M Crawford of the Veterinary Corps reports U S Army soldiers receive eight ounces of milk per man daily, while Americans are buying about sixteen ounces beyond ration. He notes Australian soldiers get only two ounces daily and recalls their reaction. The Veterinary Corps inspects all meat and dairy served to troops for hygiene compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Crawford
Veterinary Corps
U.S
America
United States Army
Crawford
Malaria Control Plan Launched At Cairns By Army Aid
Army medical authorities announce a coordinated Cairns malaria control plan with close liaison to the State Health Department and local authorities. Seven days after the visit, proposed steps are in place, including the new treatment using Pamaquin with quinine and Atebrin to reduce relapses and carrier rates. Public help is sought to hospitalize patients and spray homes at deck and dawn, with possible subsidized sprays for indigent residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Cairns
State Health Department
Sevices
Middle East
Raphael Cilento
Federal Budget Talks Foresee Aug Budget With Rationing
Preliminary discussions in ministerial quarters forecast an August budget that will extend commodity rationing as a major financial measure. The plan aims to conserve manpower for war industries and curb public expenditure, pushing more income into war loan or bank deposits. No scope details are given, but the Fadden Budget already points to rationing as a key policy, with indirect taxes rising and no new income taxes beyond uniform tax levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Local Labour urged to secure food supplies in Australia
Sydney June 24 the director general of manpower mr w c worth warned that supply of essential foods for australian and allied forces and the people would be threatened unless local labour is organized quickly to plant and harvest crops. he urged formation of local associations to mobilise all available labour and arrange communal help, transport, and housing to ensure agriculture can operate in a crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
W. C. Worth
Australia
Worth
Decoyed Zeros Against Anti Aircraft Gunner’s Tale
An on leave anti aircraft gunner recounts how a United States fighter pilot lured two Japanese Zeros toward an Australian anti aircraft battery. The attacker duo fired until the trap, with the pilot steering into cover. both Zeros were shot down, yielding Allied praise and a score of two to nil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Dairy Produce Competition Highlights Queensland
June 24 Brisbane. Factories of the Downs Co-operative Dairy Association led the butter section awards in the dairy produce competition conducted by the Queensland division of the Australian Institute of Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries. Toowoomba and Kingaroy factories also shone in butter grading and general output with other awards to Pittsworth and Tyson co op groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Downs Co-operative Dairy Association
Queensland
Australias Institute of Dairy
Aday
4H Yeates
Toowoomba
Kingaroy
Maryborough Dairy Association
Murge 1
Sauh Burnett Co-op Dairy Association
Pitsworth Co-op
Dairy Association
Pittsworth
M? Tyson Co-op Dairy Association
M? Tyson
Australian Dairy Produce Board
Wyandotte
Mesere JB. Ford and Co. Sumnev
Crow's Nest
Downs Co-op
Five Strikes Idle Four Thousand Tons Coal
Five strikes disrupted the northern and western coalfield of New South Wales today leaving 984 workers idle and 3960 tons of coal unmined. The action affected operations across multiple pits and drew attention to labor disputes and production delays in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Churchill Still Undisturbed by Policy Turmoil
In Washington Mr. Churchill has not made public appearances since arrival. Observers say he looks confident and unperturbed by domestic policy turmoil. No clear indication yet on when he will return to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Churchill
Washington
Britain
Price ceilings set by Office of Price Administration
Washington June 23 The Office of Price Administration imposes price ceilings for consumers and services to take effect July 1. The measure, the final step in the government plan to hold prices at last March levels, follows two prior orders that pegged wholesale and commodity prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Ervnee
Australian airmen co pilots on U S bombers in New Guinea raids
June 24 Melbourne RAAF airmen act as co pilots with US Air Corps crew in fast American bombers during New Guinea raids. Minister for Air A S Drakeford says several instances recently involved mixed crews raiding Japanese targets in the North. Drakeford notes temporary arrangements let RAF pilots fly the largest and latest American planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
RAAF
Air Corps
New Guinea
Air
A. S. Drakeford
Cav
Drakeford
RAF
Allied War Council outlines vast Pacific build programme
Brigadier-General Casey reports on a massive works plan in the South-west Pacific, detailing more airfields, port facilities, depots, and a strategic road net. He cites shortages of labor, plant, and materials, and explains prioritisation to maximise airfield output while expanding coastal shipping to sustain supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lge ie _ J. Casey
Pets
Gene Headquarters
South-west Pacific
RLAAF
Air Corps
Australan
Casey
Hvban
Aled Works Council Department of the Interior
Brisorier
Caseward
United States
Wiewe
Air Activity in Pacific Zone Raises Intercept Echoes
From Melbourne June 24 a General Headquarters communique reports Allied air activity in the North west sector Timor and North east sector Rabaul. An enemy fighter attempting interception was shot down by Allied reconnaissance unit. Another intercept attempt by Seven Zero type fighters failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Timor
Umit
Rabaul
Track Accident Claims Apprentice at Oxford Park
June MM Robert Bellcoure, an apprentice inkman, died from severe head injuries after his horse fell at Oxford Park this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
Robert Bellcoure
Inckey
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