Australian War Loan Drive Boosts Tax and Borrow Plan
Canberra reports reveal the Commonwealth will spend over 70 million pounds on war, with an 18 million pound loan offering two terms. Interest is taxable federally, not by states, aiding railways water and power projects while funding defence. Treasurer Spender urged public subscriptions, stressing the loan’s role in expanding the war effort and creating jobs.
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Australia
Palestine
Flight to India Extends Search for Hannibal
Imperial Airways says no sign of the airliner Hannibal on its route to New Delhi. Passengers included Sir A. Paanit Selvam. A wide search began with RAP aircraft, flying boats, and merchant ships aiding the operation.
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London
Imperial Airways
Hannibal
New Delhi
Sir A. Paanit Selvam
Madras
Tobacco blending shifts as imports curb cigarette supply
March 3 Sydney report notes Federal Cabinet debate on tobacco import restrictions. A. R. Bassingthwaighte of the New South Wales Retail Tobacco Traders Association warns reduced imports could force heavy blending with Australian leaf and tea, altering cigarettes if supplies from Virginia and other overseas sources are cut. He predicts smokers may adapt over time as Australian leaf content increases.
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Virginia
Bassingthwaighte
Australia
Court scene as Nolan convicted over cattle on road
In Atherton Summons Court Terence Nolan faced judge R C Byrne amid disruptions when Salter alleged obstruction while impounding cattle. Nolan admitted driving 129 cows and a bull along Maundy Road to water them, was convicted and fined with costs and a default imprisonment.
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Maundy Road
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Coal from Germany leisure by Britain
London reports the Crisal Order in Council delays German coal exports to Italy and warns that Britain will cut two thirds of Italy’s normal coal supply. The move aims to pressure Italy in Anglo Italian talks, with hopes Britain will swap coal for manufactured goods.
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Italy
Britain
Research on the Butrash Weed Control in Australia
A NSW Victoria commission-funded study reports success in controlling the butrash weed in drainage channels by underwater cutting to drown it. The method aims to keep channels clear, with patrols to prevent edge growth, reducing long-term drainage costs across Murrumbidgee regions.
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Sunat
Seri Gate
Murrumbidgee
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Victoria
Manana
Sey
Wrgahon
Police Stoned as Jewish Demonstrations Break Out
In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv protests turned violent when starch 2 Stover was hurled at police. Constables and demonstrators sustained injuries during clashes at Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa demonstrations.
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Tel Aviv
Hieral
Aly
Pupils Stage Tivoli Theatre Show in Yungaburra
The State School pupils presented a Tivoli Theatre program with strong student performance. Mr. McKenzie led the display as accompanist and director, with acts by Joan Lisha Evelyn Larfield Jacqueline Hunter Valmai Bardon and others. Aeral talent included recitations, dancing, tap numbers, and comic sketches, ending with The Ghost.
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M. Aitcheson
Peggy O'Neil
Joan Lisha
Evelyn Larfield
Mr. McKensie
Jacqueline Hunter
Tittle
Evelyn Larfeld
Tim Lee Hong
George Lisha
Rob. Coleman
Frank Bass
Ernie | Edwards
Colin Macklin
Mr. McKenzie
John Tanner
Graham Tanner
Jacob
Fo Denny
Val Rardon
Residents and visitors report amid Eacham-Boonjie road progress
The article notes visitors to Herbertom including Mr and Mrs Tom Gray and Edna Rayes, with Norma Gordonvale and the McDonald family hosting. Mrs W Rumble visits Cairns for a brief holiday as work continues on the Eacham Boonjie metal road and the Wrights Creek bridge. Grading on the Eacham road proceeds. heavy rains hinder work. February 1963 rainfall at the Post Office reached 2269 points, year to date 2273 points.
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Tom Gray
Herbertom
Edna Rayes
Tuesay
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Norma (Gordoevale
da’ McDonald
W. Rumble
Cairns
Eacham-Boonjie
Wright's Creek
Yangaberr Lake
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Eacham Road
Subsidies Urged for Electricity Extension
Ballina March 3 Tin Tenbar Shire Council meeting discusses alleged State Government failure to pay subsidies for approved electricity installation extensions. Shire clerk T E Pearse notes Keith Hall agreement unsigned as former Works Minister had promised signing. council orders department to expedite subsidies on approved works.
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Tintenbar Shire
Electric Construction Company of Australis
T. E. Pearse
Keith Hall
Compensation Claim Evidence in Brisbane
Innisfail March 3 plc Pal leaves for Brisbane to hear further evidence in a case where RL Saath rules on Smith’s compensation claim for an Innisfail injury. Mr Burchill will be absent from Innisfail for nine or ten days.
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Pal
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RL Saath
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