Beer taste problem leads to special light brew for canteens
In Palestine the Army Canteens Institute faced a beer taste problem as Australian troops preferred lighter lager styles. Major Gee of the AALC arranged with the Palestine Brewing Company to brew a lager suitable for Australians. The first batch appeared this week, selling at 43 mls per bottle, about the normal canteen price. Forties regimental staff report a curious interaction with an English canteen in Tel Aviv where a native Australian offered a badge in exchange for a cap leader, prompting a police-like note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Army Canteens Institute
Findiniz
Australia
Sydney
Major Gee
Aalc 1
Conte Wn
Palestine Frewing Company
Forleh
Hades
Jomet
Tel Aviv
Lucky
Hirmone
Charar
Department of Information
Sugar debate on industry value and petrol cost in Australia
A columnist criticizes Watchman’s sugar abolition stance, arguing Australia’s sugar industry lowers world prices, sustains 40 towns from Mossman to Nambour, and supports 25 000 workers. The piece contends maintaining sugar production reduces petrol outflow, protects domestic goods, and stabilizes wages, while warning against abandoning local producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Jetus Gee
Mossman
Nambour
Ite
Cer
Austral
Queensland
Innisfail Motor Collision Court Case Damages Claim
Innisfail May 14. Thomas Rowe testifies in a magistrate court trial over a bridge collision between a cane farmer J Borg and a farm worker, with claims for £44159 damages and counterclaim. Judge Burchill finds Borg not negligent and rules in his favor on the plaintiff’s claim. counterclaim awarded £4 4s 0d plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Borg
Moran's
Thomas Rowe
C. Burchill
Inpiefai
James Tooher
Daradgee
J. Borg
Japoon
Thon+ Rowe
Duradgee
Innisfail-Cairms Road
Cairna
M. A. Vandeleur
BR. L
South Johnstone Notes On Cane Prices and Local News
The South Johnstone Local Cane Prices Board fixed June 2025 as the crush start date unless coal supplies arrive in time. If coal is delayed the mill may not commence on schedule. Cane crop estimate for the season sits at 250000 tons, subject to weather. Grub pest is widespread except Nevada, dry spells could devastate yields. Fumigation is used to reduce crop loss with past success. A ministerial note grants free school requisites to relief workers and miners’ phthisis dependents, with further advice available. War Comforts Fund women’s group sews for troops. thanks to key helpers. Local tennis teams competed with mixed results across Innisfail association events.
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South Johnstone
Nevada
The
ALP
W. Evans
P Pease
State Children’s Department
War Comforts
Plaza Theatre
Oddfellows
Answers to What Do You Think
A compact list presents options and identifications including dislike it, Carole Lombard, several classical artworks and artists such as Giotto Millett Reynolds Constable Botticelli Titian Vermeer, and geographic and currency items like Prince Edward Island and a Pound note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lombard
Francis and
Giotto
the Gleaners
Millett
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Constable
Venus
Botticelli
Bacchus
Ariadne
Titian
Vermeer
Prince Edward Island
Watchman Proposal for Sugar Imports to Australia
The text argues that using ships manned by lascars to import sugar into Australia would be a better proposition. It notes that ships would return to their home ports in ballast, implying a more economical or efficient arrangement for the sugar trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Innisfail bids farewell to 22 AIF volunteers
May 17 Innisfail residents who volunteered for the Australian Imperial Force were farewelled at the Shire Hall and a dance by the Farewells and Welcomes Committee. Officials criticized low public turnout while parcels were promised for the camps en route south after testing. Dr J F Steine urged support for returned soldiers amid war fears and hinted at postwar schemes to aid them, noting no repeat of Beerburrum incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Givie
AIF
Shire Hall
Johnstone
J. F. Steine
S. K. Page
Steme
Australia
Dr. Steine
Mr. P. Pease
Beerburrum
Farewell of Australian soldiers and supporters in Innisfail
A public farewell recalled the courage of AIF men departing overseas. Doctors Campbell Hunter Barry Hawthorne Page Cahill spoke of duty and peace, while RSLLA and Red Cross volunteers organized support. Local figures and the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce urged return with honor as funds aid repatriation and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R
Campbell
Ghellfire
Rs.s.lla
J. P. Hunter
J. G. Barry
Australia
E. J. Hawthorne
Notable Orchids and Plants Highlight May Orchid Society Meet
A large May orchid society meeting chaired by J. M. Cox featured J. B. Bailey detailing Notable Orchids Flowered in Brisbane with life-like color photos. E W Bick spoke on Nepenthes insect traps with pitchers illustrated by beetle samples amid a display of Cattleya and Dendrobium species and rare plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stand Orchid Society
J. M. Cox
J. BR. Bailey
Brisbane
E. W. Bick
Botanical Gardens
Messrs. Bailey and
Rick
T. C. Harveyson
Bailey
White
J. L. Smith
Cito
Francenca
Francenca (Mr. Hilsden
I. C. Parma
Mr. Haenske
Mr. Tanner
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Alf
Ian G. Fitchett
W.B.S
Masonite
NEW Wonder Building Board
Northern Builders’ Supplies Pty. Ltd
Cairns Babinda
Nnispail
Scotland
H.M. Customs
Burns, Philp & CO Ltd
Agenta Cairne
Atverralia
McDonald
Diamonds
Cairns
Joseph Henry McVilly
Cairns Post ™ Pty. Ltd
Abbott-Street
SUGAR
N.G
Free Traders and Sugar
Commie
Page
Innisfail Chamber of Commerce
J. G. Archibald
5. S. Cahill
A.I.F
Germany
Innisiai
R.S.S.I.L.A
R. H. Sherrington
Mr. Sherrington
A. Bray
ATF
BH. Yates
Mr. Yates
A. Cardier
Tohnstone Shire
5. K. Page
R. Page
Golder
Allamson
J. Gordon Smith
Len Smith
J.E Scott
Harveyson
Ashbury
J. Waltisbuhl
Bowt
Cairns Post
Cairns, Innisfail
Tableland
Arra
Boland
China
England
Dossetts
Dulsetta
Taubmans
Rat
Ats
Bolands
Sam
IAI
Tai
Shari
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