Councils face need for more funding reform study urged
A Perth area piece discusses calls for local councils to raise funds on a statutory basis to support essential services. It notes federal and state cooperation, outlines forecast payments, and suggests a commission inquiry to investigate fair funding methods and governance. The piece highlights the burden on ratepayers amid rising property values and calls for practical solutions.
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Vonuei
Sonani
Sala
Melbourne Techni fal College staff and local town events overview
Fragmented OCR notes describe education figures at Melbourne Technical College, town happenings, police activity, weather mentions, and a mix of events from Bundaberg to coastal communities. The garbled text references disarmament, court cases, river incidents, and upcoming factory or mill work with dates and places scattered throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauavionanire
Mebourne Techni
Fal College
1949 Price Declarations Touched Sugar Industry
The article outlines 1949 price declarations for sugar affecting home consumption, export values, and industry costs. It notes government actions and subsidies, price adjustments from December 1947 through 1949, and the impact on producers, refiners, and consumers, with figures for retail and export pricing as well as related industry commentary.
Shipping Movements From Various Ports Across June and July
Shipping notices detail departures and arrivals across Brisbane Sydney Mabiene Cairne Catena Port Stewart and Fortsand. Vessels from West Come Calms and Colombo depart or arrive with socks for the gua sill. May 25 to June end schedules show Portland and Cairne routes with broad dates and ports.
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Momanda
Pft
Tweensville
Brisbane
Sydney
Mabiene
Erare
Maibone Weday
Brelane
Cairne Mag
Oreerls
Bribuse
Walptee
Ualted i Tih Petal Caren
Fred
West Come
Cary Ma
Syaney
Vin Brie
Tate
Bowser
Dlucheenay
Bel
Mareen
Macraa
Colombo
Portland
Talind
Ieading
Smith's
Creek
Mey
Countey
Port Stewart
Port Stewart. Fortsand Har’, Thuredastaiend
Horn
Pont Eris
Metal Prices in London May Market Report
Mixed trading in London metal markets with deliveries cited at around 0.60 per pound for certain tank fabrics. Prices show marginal gains in some segments while others hold steady amid cautious demand and speculative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Uhre
Wo Cenla
Field Day at Meringa Experimental Station
A tour of the Merings station occurred at the annual field day conducted by assistant director L G Vallance in the director absence. Notes highlighted early maturing cane seedlings and displays included tractors and modern farm machinery from local firms while visitors heard talks on wood control breeding techniques and grub management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merings
L. G. Vallance
Ing
Obituary Rev Tafe Moehman passes after long service
The obituary notes the death of Reverend Tafe Moehman a long resident and minister of the Church of England in Port Douglas. Born in Kent in 1150 he educated and taught before migrating to Australia where he served as rector and led parish work across Queensland including Morab and Cairns. His funeral is planned at Meyeman Church with local attendance and a tribute to his community service.
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Moehman
Moma
Angiba
Chufer
Queenan
Mowman
Kent
Iid
Theta
Nice
Autralie
Wien
Mr. Tatty Poirot
Aining
Hue Fk
Oippalanc
Etboline
Holy Trinity College
Kew
Evcraaster
Ana Famay
Mosamin
Atric
Nval ‘Ee
Taifa
Var. Tate
Moesuren
Port Douglas
Malloy
Mos
Thawe
Gu Hormsbeck
Sar
Port Dolan
Taleie
Fedar
Mosman
Cairns
Oman
Alwaye
Gunare
Realand
Meyeman
Farmers adapt as war shifts rural life and work
The article discusses farmers and rural families adjusting to wartime pressures, with references to land, labor, and geographic shifts. It notes challenges of tenancy, family bonds, and the strain on farming as men serve elsewhere and communities seek to sustain agriculture despite disruptions. It mentions officials and observers debating policy and support for rural residents.
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Mewr Bernard Hogan
Julie Ander
Br. Trower
Prater
Tate Mathers Wien
Pont
Commission
QCGA
Morar
Hones
Boxing Bribbane Report: Berivano Stops Bennett in Seventh
Boxing bout at Brisbane Stadium ends in the seventh round when Berivano defeats Bennett after a rugged exchange. Referee stops the affair following a knockdown and a cut, with Berivano delivering decisive blows as Bennett falters.
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Bribbane
Pion
Briabane
Bennett
Berivana
Berivano
Tennett
Rina
Pat Hitt
Dawson
Marlen
Melbourne bout night features Delaney loss to Mougis
A small Melbourne crowd attended the lightweight bout night at The Melbourne Stadi um Mougis defeated Delaney after a tall reach advantage in the return match. Spectators observed several rapid exchanges and a lively undercard with demonstrations and exhibitions among local boxers and combatants.
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Melbourne
Joan Mougisgain
Tampion
Kev
Delaney
Inv
Delaney Bark Itisen
Bute
Mouga War Ivan
Buteesi
Aif
Ot Ramonted
F. Duncas
Redtyoch
Ali
Ates Gem
Grinsted
Poe
Fragmentary Diary Excerpt Reveals Divorce Descent into Corroboration Debate
A lawyer’s diary fragment depicts Mina Whitaker and Hing Mee discussing written evidence and corroboration in a contested divorce. The passage references desertion as a ground, a 1948 Japan episode, and a wife’s letter determining split, with court scrutiny over sworn statements and the sufficiency of uncorroborated testimony.
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Mina Whitaker
Aba
Kote
Japan
Bia
Abe
Joe
Winbon
Taniy
Ervardiog
Empire Youth Move ment plans exchange with Beit Empire
The governor and Astra Youth Council leaders speak of an Empire wide youth exchange. They outline stages of unity, business ties, and cultural celebration across the Beit Empire with participants from England Queensland and other realms.
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Astra Youth Comantier
Tie Quedialang
Navona Pimeas Coliucil
Faget Meir
Empire Youth Move
Silhin
Beit Empire
Sngland
Queensians
MO Pele
Blan
Ogre
Gumens
Youth Orga twRiene
Bards
Bilabene
Petri Rationing Aimed At Adequate Supplies In Area
Fragmentary wartime note describes attempts to ration petri supplies amid petroleum tracers outside and inside a furling area. Mentions Oppodiog view as marginal motion and marine unit pressure to move toward VOR.
Damaged Report From Bundaberg Building Tragedy
Fragmented OCR describes a building collapse in Bundaberg with names and places distorted. Victims and witnesses are mentioned amid wreckage and a rescue effort as investigators assess damage and safety.
Melbourne Court Weighs Share Claim In Golden Casket Case
A Melbourne court considered a woman from South Yarra who claimed a one fifth share of a 13.00 pound prize in a Golden Casket matter. The judge found the witness straightforward but noted discrepancies in the evidence, evaluating the claimant's sincerity amid the proceedings.
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Melbourne
O'Lam
South Yarra
Queenan
Melbourne Athalice
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