Timber and timber uses in Queensland forests
Dendrologist notes golden timber with universal usefulness. Sawdust used to fill dog kennels and bark studied as potential preventive against decay. Timber praised for weather resilience, especially in wet coastal areas, with examples of weatherboards in good condition after decades. Mention of pattern making by CDC workers and training camps, plus research into timber's chemical derivation and potential medicinal uses.
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Queensland
Suliding
Tngham
CDC
Carsing
Fanny
Tiwnsville
Chaktaien
Lowereash
Natvatar
Selective Harvesting and Timber Growth Needs
The text discusses how living beings require moisture and sun for growth and reproduction, stressing the necessity of water, air, warmth, and light for survival. It argues that without sun or warmth, life declines, leading to death, reproduction, and aging patterns influenced by environment and safety.
Selective harvesting and tree farming explained
The article discusses sustainable forest management highlighting selective harvesting as trees reach maturity. It argues older diseased or damaged trees should be removed to aid younger growth, ensuring long term timber volume. Tree farming and natural regeneration are promoted to accelerate valuable wood production.
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Taorest Danderan
Lanas
Eucmer
Isda
Australian War Restrictions Face Continued Uncertainty
May 22 Canberra reports a government reluctance to relax wartime austerity as departments boosted by staff and spending weigh policy. NZ and Britain have eased some limits, prompting calls for Australia to decide whether continuing controls are justified, with inquiries and committee reviews under way.
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Canberra
Britain
New Zealand
United States
Canada
Weil
New Zesland 10
Deerar Notes Dress Up Send Off for Bauleh Family
A Deeral notes report describes a send off for Mr and Mrs Bauleh and daughter of Deerai at the CWA hall on a Thursday evening. Residents spoke of the departing guests qualities, and gifts were presented to Mrs Baulch and Mrs Bauten. The event included games, tea, and socializing, with remarks by local speakers and a display of community spirit. The Deeral CWA branch also hosted Mothers Day activities, and the night featured a supper and prize drawings amid a celebration of local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauleh
Baulch
Cearvoch
Australian flax linen industry seen amid postwar reforms
The article notes a shift toward secondary industries in Australia after the war, highlighting a revived flax cultivation era and potential linen manufacture for clothing and home goods. It discusses skilled workers, export ties with the United Kingdom, and the need to defend against overseas competition while expanding manufacturing capacity and related patents. It also covers VE Day celebrations and a Melbourne welfare exhibition aligned with Children Week and other social initiatives.
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Aus
Germany
Victoris
Kemralis
United Kingdom
Australia
Australa
Europe
Willy Tie
Melbourn
Japan
Fiat
Melbourne Town Fair
We Committee
Alise Mla
Wilich
Mayer
Thomas Netlefold
Quote on Napoleon and Hitler echoes in Cairns Pos remark
In a caustic note attributed to Eva Brick and circulated by The Cairns Pos, a four year old reflection compares Napoleon Bonaparte to Hitler. The author imagines preferring a peasant life over wielding cruel power and murdering others, invoking the widow and orphan toll of conquest.
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Hitler
Paris
Napoleon
Christ Seid
Judas Tecariot
Bevier
Eva Brick
Reef Bass Chinaman Fish Sparks Naming Debate
Letters to the Cairns Post complain about the fish known as Reef Bass being labeled Chinaman Fish and Scalloper. The writer argues the sobriquet is unfounded, notes market mislabeling, and urges accurate naming to protect readers from confusion and alleged misrepresentation. The correspondent stresses the fish’s edible quality and seeks public acknowledgment of the true term.
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Cairns Post
Sir—Farmani
Resson
Surat
Brisbane
Galen
Brisbane Notes on Piping Shortage and War Housing
A Brisbane note discusses piping shortages hindering water connections under the War Housing Scheme. It notes that even large trucking efforts would aid supply and mentions the State Advances Corporation acting for the Commonwealth. The piece cites delays by the Lord Mayor and government difficulty securing adequate materials and land for new houses under the scheme.
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Pdas
Brisbane
Garen
Stanley
Babinda Court May Hearing On Obscene Language And Price Fixing
May 21 proceedings before Messrs. FLW Blake and Wot Joh Bone FP Leonard Thenson an Australian soldier faced three charges for obscene language and assault on a female, fined £2 and £30 respectively. Price fixing breaches were heard against multiple defendants with penalties including fines and costs. Police noted negligence in a case involving defective restraints and the magistrate found blame on Crane for excessive rate of recovery.
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Famond J
H. Howard
Baminds Fulice
J.T. Oreilly Iearning
Mator Teuek
Peiaen
Melaughlin
Crane
Nationalisation plan prompts mixed reactions in Britain
Misrendered notes discuss a proposed nationalisation scheme linked to Lavin and Ma n tle, with vague references to a graduation of rwal and piensfelte owI. The passage hints at a State control idea urged by General de Gaulle and a call to aid and regulate a population, but the garbled text makes specifics unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavin
Rwal
Australia Exams Controversy Reports Mixed Efforts
Officials claim examiners were sent from England to oversee the first part of a regional examination. Critics argue factions within the Australasian Cellest group influenced proceedings and questioned conduct at the college. The dispute centers on whether English oversight ensured fairness for Australian candidates.
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Serseoo
Rogers
Amore
England
Australia
Felevahin Af
Eaalisa College
Ture
Pramia Nigne
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PUR
PLUM
Hardway
Agente Dutrietary Tee
Carma Bricks
Aca” Breed Cement
Nadi Arararias AS
White Cars
Cairns
PTY
Tableland
Mossman — Innis
Fail — Millar Millar
Ravenshoe
Larne Olbee
Abbotherreet
Proae
Suan
Hides Hoel
Minet Mem Lourey Suites
Tursreset
Renog
Vumesburra
Kai How
Cheel
Actertan
Mtelende
Teeee Port Lobel Ik
Sewell Sueeman
Young News Corontersaerang
Millanaian
Hevenshee
NT Fernet
Gordonrain
Dreee
Ms Rae Har Fe Sia
Rane Eae Utoes
Tat Een
Sean Se
the Union Trustee Company OF Alstmalia Limited
Pos Entahasiere
MS Land Directorate
Queenslane
Lake ST
Barry Parade
Bex
Ms. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Ber
Coulis Cheriac
Hex
Mp Son
Bex Box
J. Jones
Murses
M. McDonald
Hamilton
Q'land
Suler
Parkside
Tate
Frert Qur
Negul Nena Auvitary Committee
Mater
Fai
de Salding
Stock Exchange Fankels
Cally Lschollarly
Fieisldom
Namic
Deeral
Deesal
CWA
Tistve
Kimers
Maurras Falls McPaul
Daris
RED Cross Social
Deeral Oranch
Fle
Grenestra
Rederer
Melbourne
Conten Tee
Mary
Helly
Fostal
Knox
Healy
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Department
Merune
Iian College of Surgeons
Alan Newton
Lambert Rogers RN
Trench Nationalisation Plan
Advant Tyre and Motor Service
Dunlop
Tvhe
Xeith
United National War Vehicles
Martin Dangers
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