Totalitarian China Faces Tightened Controls and War Economy
The article describes China’s tightening political control, increased taxation, compulsory war bonds, and a planned shift toward industrialization to bolster the national economy. It notes Soviet assistance, rearmament, and suppression tools used by the Communist regime, amid signs of domestic discontent and broader geopolitical tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macs
China
Russia
United Ions
Buel
Aetellites
Korea
Chiien
Kuh
Meiravourne
Gratuitous Payments and Tax Rates Across Local Authorities
Fragmented OCR text discusses gratuitous payments, rate structures, and municipal actions. Mentions Kemeny Gevers, Sanne, and Be R Queenland Local Authority. References the Department of the Interior and Commonwealth obligations. Details unclear due to garbled source text but centers on rates and payments tied to housing, services, and municipal authority enforcement.
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Queeenland
Taral
Ivealtt
Ami
Uae
Elersiey Santery of
Eervice
War Service Homes
Snail Niacin
Ind
Texieo Howeree
Amu
Nidal
Peuaeaaian
Ivan Ape
Department of the Invertor
Bea
Tedland
Ulent
Eas
Guntin
wDe Peat
Tobacco Leaf Shortage at Stuart Smiffing Market
Readable text describes a tobacco leaf shortage around Stuart and local buyers facing limited availability. Mentions Stuart housing area, low-grade stock, and proposals to evaluate commercial bids. Includes names and places as context for the market situation and potential sales.
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Stuart
Precautions Against VuaTs Policy Impacts on Commons Property
A fragmented wartime policy note from Arlington discusses rates and exemptions for Commonwealth property used in commercial ventures. It outlines when payments go to local government bodies and which authorities or properties are exempt from charges, noting variations in enforcement and scope.
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de Commons
War Service
Omer
Ibi
Valevant Lea
Thana and Hakai Bh Perseives Minted It
Fragmentary text references a minting event and individuals Thana and Hakai Bh. The readable portions mention a date range and a personal involvement, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The piece seems to note a commemorative or ceremonial action with limited concrete facts.
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Thana
Hakai
Perseives
Riordan sparring over mining easement breach and penalties
Community records show Riordan contesting 1981 mining act amendments as Bird Dawe seeks penalties for alleged breach of easements after January 2163. Warden reports indicate pollution risk and potential pecuniary sanctions, with volunteers and local officials notified for possible disciplinary action.
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Miordan
MY Riordan
Bird Dawe
Acta Thematies
Tarbe
Inmpase
Nic
Riordan
Flaklog Parr
Drea Baltic
Breens
Trameport
Fragmented Local Incident Recounts Injuries and Detention
A garbled local report describes an injury case and a detention following a quarry blast or accident. It mentions a young s2ild, George Bonin, and names of multiple places and figures in a chaotic sequence with ambulance and hospital details and unclear chronology.
Police as Insurance Agents Questioned in Parliament
Members pressed the minister on police roles tied to government offices. The minister defended allowances and staffing arguing police service expanded to country districts improves enforcement and good governance.
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Ig Kerritibaral
Mors
Racmiers
Soe
Braye
Amce
Gilles
Kerr
Boundaries Set for Peanut Growing Districts Under Council Order
An order in council outlines three peanut growing districts with revised boundaries. The southern district covers Burnts area, the central district includes Central Queensland, and a northern district is defined as well. Elections and permits will be aligned with the new district borders during the season.
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Ihe
Ifoisiey Tor
Agriculbure
FF Collimet
Emrenbiaan
Eine Iste
Leo Tre Risin
South Burnsts
Queensland
North
Aioe
Cad
Sugar Growing Not Profitable Under Present Conditions
Calas Chamber of Commerce president Mr Williams presented the annual report noting sugar production is unprofitable under current conditions. Producers face high costs and slow markets, making returns insufficient to cover expenses.
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Calas Chamber of Commerce
Wiliams
Rural Amenities Debate Shaped by Farmers and Mills
A fragmentary report discusses irrigation, price support, and production shifts for tobacco in 1982. It notes lower yields, total value around 1.7 million, and water projects on the Walsh River and Barron schemes. Public works funding and community donations appear, with figures listed for local contributions and infrastructure costs.
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Granaport
Imate ‘Ory
Williams
Morin
Queenaland
Walsh
Walen
Barron
Wen
Industrial output and transport seek relief amid drought
The report notes drought constrained railway capacity and rising plywood and veneer output, urging removal of stringent regulations to aid industry. Road transport offered some relief while rail disruptions persisted. Officials including Mr Williams and Sir Clive Winns discuss implications for public wealth and future projections.
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Ted
Aichi Wurm
Williams
Betas
Relth Vaivera Story Confusing OCR Fragment
A garbled OCR passage mentions Relth Vaivera escaping during a TET event and references Kadena and various unclear names. The text is fragmentary, with no coherent events or verifiable details to form a clear news item.
Air Force recruitment drive reported near Cairns station
In a fragmentary wartime notice, recruitment efforts for the air force are described with references to officers Burnard and Joe, and mentions of schedules around Townsville and Cairns. The text notes the need for reserves and eligibility, with details about service duration and recruitment offices.
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Townsville
Sareegs
Burnard
Chrismas
Thn
Mareeba Tobacco Sale Shows Mixed Prices at Second Run
The Mareeba tobacco sale reports leaf quality improving but average prices steady at 10 shillings 14 pence per 16 pounds. A small lot sold by private treaty after the auction. top bale brought 13 shillings 1d. Buyers indicate plans for another sale at Mareeba on Friday.
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Mareeba
Han‘ef
Ditibwian
Marechy
Muterba
NQTG
R E Lameter
Tobscen
Wehteh Cir
Gobscen
Lea
Government plans awaited for stimulation of wool sector
A joint statement by Mr W A Swin of the Gram were Peers Council and Mr D Bakewell of the Australia Wool Growers Council calls for an early stimulation of wool production. They urge immediate actions to shift labor from primary to secondary industries and boost value in related sectors to support Aus traile's wool market and prevent downturns.
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Dover Went
Gram
Peers Council
W. A Swin
Australia Wool Growers
Cornett
D. Bakewell
Klamkee
sTowih
Pew
Lowe
Remarkable Australian Tourists Share Harsh Yet Rewarding Journey
A Cairns Post account recalls a lengthy overland journey to Melbourne then Alice Springs by travelers drawn more by venture than pamphlets. They praised hospitality at Alice Springs, explored Aboriginal art at Teawapt'n Greek, and marveled at Gisairs pavings while noting wartime hardships and the long train and road routes through Barwin Tak and Katherine.
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Altetenlie
Melbourne
Aydasy
Adelaide
Akewine
TAU
Caile
Alice Springs
Mable
Intereal
Shep
Darwin
Australia
Honiton Ware
Paina
Katherine
At & Poker
le Tea
Gatras
Vasoris
Australi
Damages Awarded in Manufacturer Case
A jury awarded damages to a manufacturer after a dispute over a contract and liability. The award followed a court ruling that held several parties liable and confirmed by the judge after arguments from counsel for both sides. The proceedings continued into Wednesday with further motions and comments from the defense and plaintiffs.
Shipping Movements and Tide of Vessels into Cairns
Shipping notices list multiple vessels from Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville and Townsville bound Cairns with cargoes sugar timber veneer and pig iron. Arrivals include Giver Clarsens Bongeren Ardent Talend Tarra and Armaeion Lad with sugar and general cargo toward Sydney and Fremantle. Cairns port activity peaks late March to early April with ships from Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane.
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Mamsadx
Melbourne
Port Balls
Townville Anchorage
Iishane
Sydney
Immna
Brisbane
Towngville
Port
Suger
Wmv
Fremantle
Brieete
Sarge Tor Bowen Towzarile
Fair Culcaira
Bristage
Cairns
Darrin
Obituary notes for Henning and Mushun Crewe near Pox Tevdge
Obituary brief for Henning and Orson Mushun Crewe residents near Pox Tevdge or the Mairi Atn pot, noting their passing and local remembrance.
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Hecke
Orson Mushun
Crewe
Pox Tevdge
Allocation of Barbed Wire Concerted Move
Fragmented OCR reads discuss allocation and policy moves regarding barbed wire. Mentions chamber, commerce, agriculture and proposed site locations with unclear dates and names. The text is garbled but signals a coordinated official action on material allocation and testing.
Railway Unions Pay Claim Amid Court Adjourment
A ragged court report shows railway unions pursuing a pay claim as proceedings adjourn in a Sydney or Queensland venue. Names and precise details are obscured by OCR errors but the dispute centers on wage demands and soon to be resumed hearings.
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Sairmant
Pete Fearing
Mir T. Cheyer
Dwyer
Gaales
Joer Ues
Epson
Queensland
Barery
Lightning kills two Mulwal workers near Charleville
Two tall Mulwal workers were struck dead by lightning 100 miles east of Charleville during a fierce thunderstorm. One man died instantly, the other succumbed after medical treatment as telecommunication lines were cut and trains affected.
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Ughtning
Mulwal
Elce
Charleville
Mer
Telice Medical
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