Australia must boost home farms to cut import reliance
A bleak survey warns by 1960 Australia will need to import 24 times more meat and face no exportable surplus of butter, potatoes, oats, tomatoes, citrus, vegetables or eggs unless domestic production expands. It cites shortages and rising prices if farming expansion stalls, urging policy focus on boosting primary industry to meet rising domestic demand.
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Australia
Research Service
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Buiten, E
Postwar meat demand pressures and production gaps
Economic study forecasts rising meat consumption by Austra Mevelling, with a shift to higher meat needs by 1960. The report highlights a shortfall in carcase meat supply, calling for boosted production and potential export cuts to sustain trade balance. Projections show significant impacts on wheat, rice, sugar, dairy, and fruit exports if production fails to scale.
Monarch leads cable ship fleet with high efficiency
The Monarch, 6050 tons, stands out among cable laying ships with top efficiency. Built in 1945, the Post Office vessel has chartered for years to multiple nations, recently earning dollars while laying cables off South America. Its latest work linked Britain to Denmark with a new type cable, and rough weather drives rivals to shelter as Monarch effortlessly handles long distance lays.
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Poat Office
Monarch
Britain
Denmark
Monarh
Hettle Ced Vana
Kairi notes and events at Katty Hall in February
Local notes describe Kairi School attendance stabilizing around 44 with expected increases. A second 1851 talkies screening under the Adult Location scheme drew attention at Katty Hall, improving the venue. Funds for Katty Hall improvements stem from a February 1 dance organized by the Hall Committee, with visitors from Mareeba and Townsville. Personal notices include visits from J Standen and references to Miss Johnson’s Brisbane wedding in April. A Junior Farmers meeting is mentioned.
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ATRL
Kairi
Teadare
Atherton
Tetation
Ted Whitney
Landere
Dewn Graham
Marjorie Bay
Dot Vidler
T Red
Bruce Ritartes
Dlames
Emnpien
Schame
Katty Hall
Mipges
Raad
Katty Shel
Faikin
Mra
J Standen
Alebourne
Thuroay
Reidence Pila
J Johnson
Thureday
Mra GA Johnson
Miss Johnson
Brisbane
Patricia
Robin
Boy Kills Parents After Farm Talk Disaster
The article reports a California boy, aged about 60, killing his parents after an incident linked to a farm meeting at the Avvellon Tableland maize markets. A guest speaker, WR Straughen of Queensland, discussed maize handling and new medis fica pickers. The narrative includes confusing OCR fragments about weather, moisture, and a policing incident, concluding with mentions of a murder case and grain damage.
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WR. Straughen
Avvellon
Fog ‘Beard
Department of Agsculture
Brock
Queensland
M’ Btraughan
Aterton
Oakland
Terefore
Ford
Bert
Donald Arceo
Dan Ie
Lloe
Japanese Peace Treaty Efforts Reported by Reston
James Reston of the New York Times reports from Washington that the Truman administration authorized completion of a Japanese peace treaty at the earliest date. He notes satisfaction in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines over the mission's progress and possible shifts in American policy toward Asia.
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Washington
IAAP
United States
Jntim Foster Duller
James Reston
Wannington
New York Times
Weday
Truman
Dilles
Janam
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
Reston
New Yor Times
Dollies
Shire Department of
Missing City Lecturer Described in Circulation
Brisbane reports circulate a description of Patrick Dann appears missing since February 19. Police stations in Queensland received the circulars after his clothes were found on rocks at Babdi beach. Details include complexion hair and attire descriptions.
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Brisbane
Patrick
Dann
Haseen
Hil
Queensland
Babdi Beach
Alta Thors
UNICF and UNICEF Health Aid Shifts to Asia and Latin America
United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund guides aid away from Europe toward Asia Latin America since 1947. Focuses on strengthening health services disease control and nutrition. Programs extend to Afghanistan Burma Ceylon India Indonesia Pakistan Malaya and Latin American nations with vaccination work maternal child health and WTC efforts. UNICEF support includes funding for anti tuberculosis campaigns and maternal health in Belivi Chile Colombia and other nations while Palestine refugees receive assistance.
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Asia
Latin America
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Rea
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Afghanistan
Burma
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Lodonea
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Philippines
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Malaya
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Japan
United Command
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Mexico
Wehoo
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Brasil
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Chile
Belivi
Colombia
Ecuador
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Paraguay
Uruguay
Palestine
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Srpet
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Lebanon
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BCG
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Toowoomba Urges City and Town Association Formation
A February meeting of Toowoomba and district representatives proposes forming a unified Cities and Towns Association within the Local Authorities Association of Queens. The plan envisions one large district body embracing towns and cities across the region to coordinate local governance and member associations.
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Iary Toroughy Ipegich “Uaa
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Oon
Iwinal
Gusansland
Vena Tale Moon
Dring
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South Burnett Board Inquiry on Wright Suspension
The South Burnett Regional Electricity Board confronted manager Wright over a wood shortage report. Chairman T H Spencer stated Wright’s suspension arose from conduct and neglect not dishonesty. Wright declined to resign, prompting the board to offer relief through resignation rather than dismissal.
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Kincanar
South Burnett
T. ‘H Spencer
Fat Spencer
Wright
WG. Taylor
Spencer
Sre
Hfie
Ashe
Unlucky Thirteenth Step In Belfast Inquiry
A Belfast inquiry into a fatal incident on January 31, where 18 men fell into the water after a whaling ship Juan Peron and others were involved, adjourned to tomorrow. Temperatures rose as witnesses clashed, and new details emerged about the trapping sequence and the top of the quay. Meanwhile Atherton Show events featured Junior Farmers displays and judging with John Panigar and John Leighton among officers.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Belfast
Ingulrr
Juan Peron
Yaronen
Wwe
Ome Shaughan
Sydney
John Leithton
Royal National Association
J Panigar
F. Anders I
J. J. Cleland
Hanfare Vrecretary
G Daniels
J Leighton
J. Zipnecer
Mr. Favier
BO Staines
McDonald Ionorary Reaper
Sersint
McDonald and
Superviears
Marshall I
Bonar
WB ‘McDonald
Vaccination for Smallpox Crisis Discussed
A fragmented report notes advocates urging vaccination for smallpox and outlines quarantine measures. The piece references incubation periods and the need for widespread inoculation amid rising concerns.
Prison protest and self harm report in Louisiana wardens
A fragmentary Louisiana prison report notes disturbances and a self harm incident involving inmates. Physicians described injuries tied to an attempted protest and cutting of heels, with guards and inmates claiming coercion and retaliation during a February confrontation.
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Louisiana
Numbers Rise as Americans Fight in Korean War
Wenchoe morra reports about 280000 Americans in all services now fighting in Korea. General Bradley testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on arms manpower and draft changes. He cites breakdowns by Army Navy Marine Corps and Air Force as joint chiefs discuss mobilization and possible draft expansion.
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Armed Services
Bradley
Joint Chiefe
House Armed Services
Benthey
Joint Chiefs of ‘Staff
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