Queensland Prepares for War Era Housing Struggles
The text portrays wartime strain on essential goods and services in Queensland, criticizing the government for neglecting housing and migration issues while other states improve civilian provisions. It notes calls for better health services, fears electoral backlash, and discusses servicing garages and infrastructure as war goods reshape the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Queensland
Labour
Georgesttreet
Cape Vera
Cooper Administration
Q Macvelinic
Ube Buleme
Wment
Curmin
Tully Shire Council Meeting Notes Sunless Business
Cardwell Shire Council held a general meeting on April 21 with Crs Dickson as chairman and others present. Financials showed credit balances, waterworks funds, and an allocated engine tender. discussions covered road repairs, water supply, street lighting, and school committee needs. The council approved inquiries into exemptions and rehabilitation, planned a public works program, and noted local employment and education announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully Ane
Cardwell
Counciers
Crs
Dickson Chalman
J. TE Bales
RA Hort
Ar Honan Union
FR Flepier
Petersen
Andy
JM Butler
Siancal
Senate
Coan
Ap Enginees
Queensland “Main Roads” Commission
Parah
Tyon
ALE
Eerie
HG Pease
Burtin
Tyson
Thalorae
Aelion
Chamber of Commerce
Elecine
Tewnench
O Ray
Angiead
Tinara
J. Mtvinell
E Linuteau
C Deluca
Tsking
Iran
Lical Governmene Cepaie Gingine
Tully River
Una Johnstone
Fmployment Aid Exchange Board
Telstive
Windva
Mey JA
Lendeen
Hudwon
Ch. C. Dickinson
RS Baila
W. Richardson
Mulle
Thera Sehirer
Tina
Ivery Tamitien
Sxiney
Roulie
Burmeyer
Scientists aid British air raids halve enemy losses
British scientists and air force leaders report a sharp drop in plane losses during six months of 1944. Factors include improved devices, Pathfinder pilots guiding missions, bomber controllers issuing target-area orders, and weathercasters testing conditions before major raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En Wieton
RAF
Arvinbalg Sinclair
Britaos Alp
Munster
Canialtier
Flies Spread Disease Warns Of Health Risks In Homes
A garbled notice warns that many diseases are spread by flies and urges action to destroy them. It references spraying programs and household measures to combat insects and protect health. The text mentions Perham and local projects aimed at pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenprai
Faly Caine
Arive
de Hulidted
Simul Jameily
Biscuit Bombers Aid Australian Supply Efforts In New Guinea
World War II era dispatch notes that RAAF Biscuit Bombers, supplied by Douglas transports, supplied Australian outposts in the Torricelli Mountains and Alape during the New Guinea campaign. Parachute drops deliver rations, mail, ammunition, medical supplies, and equipment to forward troops, with pilots guiding loads to safe clearing zones and landing fields amid jungle hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torricelli Mountains
Alape
New Games
Buna Snd
Ha New Guinea
Milne Bay
Uek
Kokods
Aitape
Sega
Antape
Piiot
Hic
Mainenance
Molloy and District Notes April 77 Funeral and Weather
Rain heavy across the district caused creek swelling and poor roads delaying timber lorry hauls. A death notice for Mrs Ale Olive Vans details her family and Mt Malloy Cemetery service, with several local residents mentioned. Community updates include dances, vis itations, and visits by residents to Mareeba and Cairns areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale Olive Vans
Ages
Chas. Vains
Chet Vans
Geo. Swindley
Malloy
Jack
Cocktown
Ober Wieinstaill
George
Oneville
Talbot Wungaburra
Charles
Herbert
Eric
Mt Malloy
Father Ofarvell Mareeoa
Daintree Notes Highlight Weather Deluge And Local Incidents
Heavy rainstorms drenched Daintree causing floods along lines and roads while residents reported delayed traffic and precautions. Local officials, including District Main Road Engineer and Mr We Smith, oversaw response as Bob Harlow survived a block accident and was treated, then sent home with his family. Several locals, including Mrs EG Harlow and Ken, reported improving after a tail motor incident at Millag Milles, with others visiting, traveling, or returning from Atherton and Mossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
EG. Harlow
Ken
Millag Milles
Harlow
Atherton “Hospital
C McCracken
Berhow Mare
G. Wilson
Mim B. Orborne
Atherton
B. Craven
Maseman
Daintree
AR Wilson
Mossman
Do’ Craven
Lincoln
Larsom
E Gultbe
Deuttee
Wemert
Mosaman
Vining
Tueway
Brune
Young
RAAF
Porter
Turner
Cliverzle
J. Lee
Foxton Bridge
C. Osborne
Linda
Townsville
Ro Linvd
Vegemite Fights For The Men Up Worth
Vegemite fights for the men at war with Allume forces in urgent demand. Short supply amid rationing, as vitamin B provisions are stretched. Officials promise to increase production and restock once peace returns and troops come home.
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Brisbane
OEE
Brishane
Sreir Aly
Onsiwiant
Menopulnan
Abe
Rome
Elf
Pitann
Ene
Chandler
Hibernian Hall
Mudie
Joe McKenzie
Iry Bary Dante Doit Swontepe
Tome Pees
Manns
Trocadero Beautiful Lounge
Mgt
Palais Echray
Ata Ache
Miss. Holland
Nancy Speed
City OF Cairns
Avai
Angeles
ST. Monica’s Cathedral
Monica's Cathedral
Wis Lorduhie Dhe
Fishin
Cairns
FORD
Parnes
Crossland Motors
Lake
ST Cairns
Raubarb
Att Jrute
Tully Notes
Cardwell Shire Council
Blofem
Surees
Boganara
MG Tully
Nures
Cisayk
Meat Schibert
Molloy
Mss G. Crowies
Morsay
McCalmy
Totaay Son
Mt ‘Mulligan
Brieksen
Taylor
Ater
Hig
Traig
Rove
Milloy
G. Chapman
Brenda
Mes
Borensen
Caine Oak Forest
Mss
Sorensen
Atl Johnston
Streiford
Malloyete
Villa
Jensons
Jenkins
Small
Jean Tye
Rowley
Wiktron
Hartmar
E. Baker
J Fitesmonde
Bnei
Daintree Notes
de Vire
de Wat
Dewitts
Northern Builders‘ Supplies Pty. Ltd
Ummini
Robert Street
P.O Box MA
White Cars
Tableland
Mossman — Innis
Fail — Millar Millar
Ravenshoe
Bouring
Eiles
Cannes Ofice
Adburearest
Hoor
Momus Prune
Strand
Hidea
Rene Gogerenter Rigs
van Enborra
Ache Ie Sammersarie
Phome
Malunda_ Moore
Fort Luan
Jack & Thew Samnun
IC Young
Nem
Inital Grand Central
Queen's Henels
Ke Joseer
Mills Millan
W Sheppard
Revensher
Archibald AL
Ang Pry
Rodd
Mi Garnet Mitereunerd
Vhromet
Caras and
Gordom
Mr. Jenkins
Phai Uai
Ashby Bros
Bowes
Sytner
Jeunes
Vegemite
Caltex
Baberia
Persinix Gulf
Califordia-Texat Dil Company
Texsco
Australis
Pamely
Pei
Toor Rmamimumums
Patie Ib
Aagie Lisrndly
Qivalits
Ahd
Samo Mall
Pecoleum
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