European Defence Community moves toward German rearmament
The article analyzes the treaty establishing the European Defence Community following West Germany sovereignty restoration. It notes ratification delays, Communist pressure, and Bonn's role. Progress by five members contrasts with West Germany’s incomplete armament plans. It discusses implications for European unification and future federation prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Germany
Bonn
Russia
West
Reprisals Against Qantas In Sydney May 29
Unusual reprisal actions by communists controlled unions target Qantas services over retrenchment at Mascot hangar. Mass meeting at Mascot approved five point plan including regulation strike, half day noon ginke, overtime ban, and notices for dismissed workers to report after expiry. The action extends to Qantas bases at Rose Bay Randwick Mascot engine and haulage shop and Alexandria bulk store and ware
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Sydney
Unioms
Qantas Nying Services
Tig Mascot
Mascot
Qantas
Os Hose Bay
Randwick
Mascot Engine
Ourhaul
Alexandria
Warage
Piping Arrives for Kuranda Water Scheme
Mareeba May 29 deputy chairman Dr L Davies confirms 1000 feet of four inch piping arrived at Kuranda for the water supply project. Germany supplied piping after a long order. Contracts for pumping plant and reservoir works have been let. Mareeba council received 3 tons of steel for a new reservoir, work to start in June. Kyraston and Andrews win the tender. Bitumen surfacing plans for Pyrne street completed, funding available, work scheduled July to November.
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Mareeba
Mareeba Shire
L Davies
Kuranda
Germany
Kyraston and Andrews
Pyrne-street
Marecha
Townsville Child Lost in Open Forest Search
More than 100 men search Kulburm forest for Ronald James Beechnow aged 3, missing since afternoon from waterside workers picnic. Detective Senior-Sergeant W Ed Cronag leads 12 police as authorities comb open country along the Ingham road near Kulburn on the Black River.
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Townsville
Kulburm
Ronald James Beechnow
South Townsville
W. Ed. Cronag
Kulburn
Ingham Road
Iran Townsville
Black River
Demand for Labour Canberra May 29
Minister for Labour Mr Holt told the House that demand for labour was easing and unemployment relief figures show a decrease. He denied concealing data and noted unemployment benefit recipients fell while trade union registrations dropped from 3 percent in 1939 to under 1 percent last year.
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Canberra
H. B. Holt
Holt
House of Representatives
E . Ward
Lab
Ns.w
Ward Accuses Holt Over Unemployment Figures and Dole Policy
Mr Ward alleges Mr Holt disclosed accurate unemployment figures showing a rising rate. He warns import impact will worsen local conditions and flood the waterfront with about 3000 unemployed. He accuses the Government of using unemployment as a weapon to discipline industry while benefits lag behind basic dole payments.
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Ward
Holt
Aviation petrol rationing to extend beyond 23 days
Canberra reports that petrol rationing for civil aviation cannot be lifted until the end of the 23 days previously set. The announcement notes ongoing controls and potential adjustments only after the current period ends.
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Camberra
Civil Aviation i Australis
Death notices and maternity hospital birth at Cairns region
A fragmented obituary and birth notice from May 19 lists a delivery at Calran Maternity Hospital to Von and Phil son Victor Tames, and a death at Warburtos Victoria for John peseed. The notice thanks private doctor Sistay Moffat and nursing staff, and praises Cairns Mater City ward staff for skilled service after an incident.
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Von
Phil
Victor Tames
Calran Maternity Hospital
Makashiba
Warburtos
Victoria
John Peseed
Hamer
P. Epts
Sistay Moffat
Cairns Mate City
In Memoriam Rose Ball Loving Memory
In memoriam Rose Ball a dear sister sister-in-law aunt and daughter in law who passed away in May 1951. Inserted by Flo Mabel the Harris family and Ball relatives. The poems express lasting memory and sorrow with lines about loving memories un fading in hearts.
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Ball
Rose
Maeeny
Flo
Mabel
Harris
Hersgien
Fase
Ross
Sunt
Charlie
May
Thelma
Ros
Biseed
Wailey
Duy
Glen
Power outage to affect Mulgrave road and nearby areas
The Executive Council warns electricity supply may be interrupted Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm for consumers along and adjoining Mulgrave road between Tile street and Clarke's Creek and at Palmview Whitfield Ward Givens and Mr Cogmbe street. Also notes Cairns weather readings with max 63.7 and min 50.4 degrees and signs on cane culers for Macknade with diverse nationalities.
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Mulgrave-road
Tile-street
Clarke's Creek
Palmview
Whitfield
Givens
Cogmbe
Minister predicts permanent high tax rate debate
In Canberra on May 29 the Minister for Commerce Mr J E McEwen warned during the House of Representatives debate on income tax and social services contributions that tax rates will stay high for life. He argued income tax would remain high because it is inevitable.
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Canberra
Commerce
J. E. McEwen
House of Representatives
McEwen
Prospect of Gain Speech on Depreciation and Land Tax Relief
Mr. McEwen stressed several priorities beyond land tax relief, highlighting depreciation as a driver of primary production. He argued that redistribution of Australia’s resources is central, noting that the legislation embodies the Government’s policy aim.
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McEwen
Australia
Edmonton workers suffer finger injuries in Sydney area incident
Infered Twos Fingers with Mr R Mills of Edmonton received wounds to the tips of his third and fourth fingers while at a Cairns sawmill yesterday. John Tolputt of Edge Hull hurt his left hand first finger on a hammer blow and was later sent home from hospital. Mr Jack Fapalli of Stratford sustained severe contusions to his right leg after dropping a drum at a Cairns cement works and was later discharged home after ambulance first aid.
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R. Mills
Edmonton
Cairns
John Tolputt
Peasestreat
Edge Hull
Jack Fapalli
Stratford
Northern Shire grants loans for Innisfail car park and roads
The Executive Council approved a £162 Treasury loan and £41 subsidy to Johnstone Abbiré Council for an Innisfail motor car park. Hinchinbrook Shire received £3100 loan and £900 subsidy for country roads. Cairns Brisbane mail train engine failed near Innisfail causing about 1 hour 15 minutes delay. another engine replaced it.
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Johnstone Abbiré
Cairns
Brisbane
Innisfail
Bodiemes
Marisbane
Yarrabah Hospital Board Considers New Thoracic Unit
The Cairns board, led by Dr. L A Lester and chair E D Smart, instructed architects to call tenders for a thoracic unit and pathological block at Yarrabah and Cairns hospitals. Negotiations for loans of £36,140 and £44,465 for building work were authorized.
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Beee
Wyer
Petermmen
Creedy
Cairns and Babinds Hospital
E D. Smart
Mesars. L. Brophy
B. Creedy
W. D. Ishmael
C. E. Campbell
G. Petersen
C. Veivers
L A. Lesser
J. Seawright
Air Force Magazine predicts future aerial bomb capacity
Air Force Association report cited to Congress claims WWII bombing totals exceeded 2 500 000 tons and foresees a single aircraft delivering a bomb with explosive power surpassing all previous drops, as warned by an eminent authority quoted by Air Force Magazine.
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United States Air Force
Sagating
The
Air Force Association
Air Force Magazine
Government plan aids primary producers with tax deferrals and disaster relief
A parliamentary bill outlines tax relief for primary producers hit by fires drought and disasters. It allows spreading tax on insurance recoveries over five years and defers up to 40 percent of 1961 52 provisional woolgrower tax payments. The package targets bushfires crop losses and stock disease with broader disaster relief measures.
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Arthur Faedenaid
Australis
Nho
Taxation Department
Bia Financial Post
State Labour plan alleged state Labour plan alleged
Seebeton May. Leader of the State Opposition and head of the OCP, Mr G F Nichi, told the Herbertien branch of the Country Party that the recent allocation increases and road funding changes show the federal government’s despotism and a looming dictatorship. He warned of higher interest rates or tax rises to fund Labour demands as inflation rages and loan funds remain scarce. He argued the core issue is inflation and the high cost of living, not a lack of money, citing recent motor vehicle fee hikes and rising wages.
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Seebeeton
E. J. Walsh
Oi Gronde
Mas
Oost
Sali
OCP
G. F. Nichi
Eddreming
Herberien
Nicklin Sayi
Bern
Wicklin
Walsh
Rar
Nicklins
No Agreement on Date of Loan Council Meeting
Canberra May 29 State Premiers have not agreed on the date for the next Australian Loan Council meeting. It was once set for late June and then July 10. The Commonwealth Government cannot yet confirm when Prime Minister Menzies will return to Australia, now expected to be early July.
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Germany
Russia
Europe
MS Sehuman
Sehuman
Canberra
Australian Loan Council
Commonwealth
R. G. Menzies
Australia
Menzies
Weston Captures State Amateur Championship Title
In Brisbane at Gailes on May 2 Noel Weston defeated Jack Coogan one up to win the State Amateur Championship final. Both players posted six under scratch after 36 holes with Weston closing strong on the back nine. Coogan led 2 up after the first round, Weston leveled by the 22nd hole and went 2 up at the 28th. Coogan won the 33rd with a birdie but halved the 36th to close.
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Brisbane
Noel Weston
Jack Coogan
Gailes
Weston
Coogan
Tax payment estimate rules under new provision
The text outlines how the commissioner may adjust estimates to prevent exploitation. Taxpayers must submit income estimates by the later of the due date for payment or March 31. The provision delays estimation until nine months of the year have passed to reduce premature filings.
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Mabie
French ship Pal Be visits Cairns to load maize
The French freighter Pal Be, berthed at a Cairns wharf, has been in service less than a year. Launched at Nagale shipyard on September 27, 1950, it began commercial operations on August 4 last year and is now carrying maize as part of urgent Cairns visits.
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Pal
Cairns
Merning
Toe Pei Ho
A &. Nagale Shipyard
Mak
Former Cairns bank clerk dies in bus crash near Mackay
Roy Caspanney, 26, a former Cairns bank clerk now in Rockhampton, was found unconscious beside a motorcycle on the Sarina Borough road 80 miles south of Mackay. He was taken to Mackay District Hospital with concussion and multiple injuries. his condition was listed as satisfactory.
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Mackay
Rockhampton
Roy Caspanney
Sarina
Marborough
Cairns
Serina
Galibush Park
Ria
Q D C President Visits North Queensland Conferences
Jamieson stated it was the eighth conference in ten days among 19 in Queensland. Dairymen urged to support the Ubell State organization for better prices, opposing federal plans not based on production costs plus a fair margin. He cited delays by governments as causing lower butter exports to Britain, with 1943 exports projected at 4000 tons from a normal 110000 tons.
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Jamieson
Queensland
Ubell
Britain
Australia
Gravely
Sugar Board Eyes More Bulk Shipments to Britain
The Sugar Board aims to increase bulk raw sugar shipments to the United Kingdom this season if suitable vessels are found. Chairman Forgan Smith said a first trial loading from Mackay is planned for late July, continuing last year's method of emptying sugar from sacks into ship holds. The last shipment was satisfactory, and further trials will test effects of voyage conditions.
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Brisbane
United Kingdom
Forgan Smith
Mackay
Federal officer to inspect Queensland tobacco leaf quality
May 23 Canberra reports a Department of Agriculture officer will visit Queensland tobacco districts to assess leaf suitability for Australia’s trade. MP Corser urged higher Bunbury Bun daberg leaf prices. McEwen warned against unnecessarily low bids draining Australian dollar reserves.
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Canberra
Department of Agriculture
Queensland
J. McEwen
House of Representatives
B H. Corser
Bundaberg
McEwen
PHOTO SQUADRON FOR TOWNSVILLE PREPARES TO FILM NORTH
No. 87 Air Force Photo Reconnaissance Squadron moves from Canberra to Townsville to photograph 180000 square miles of northeastern Queensland. An RAAF spokesman said twelve national servicemen are among the squadron ground staff in Operation Tropic Shopper. The unit will test mobility of air and ground crew, with four Mosquito bombers already at Garratt field and four Dakotas to move heavy equipment and personnel.
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Bydney
No. 87 Air Force
Canberra
Townsville
Creotral
Queensland
RAAF
Garratt Field
Equs
Sugar quality and delivery terms outlined by minister
The minister stated sequestered conditions would guide the sugar supply and noted high quality raw sugar, not exceeding 99 degrees, as crucial for mills. Mills must ensure FOB delivery at ports for Sugar Board vessels, with advances to peak sugar to be announced. last year’s price was £26 19s, amid rising retail and overseas sugar costs.
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Ure
H. Collins
F.o.b
Sugar Board
Sugar Assessment Order Fixes Cane Prices for Central Fund
An Order in Council under the Sugar Cane Prices Act fixes a general settlement of 31 cents a ton for sugar cane received at mills for the Central Cane Prices Fund. Last year the rate was 40 or so cents per ton, reflecting policy changes.
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Milla
Central
Tully Sugar Mill Problems in Brisbane Committee Set
A Brisbane committee is formed to produce a factual report on the duplication of the Tully sugar mill. Premier Mr Gair stated the panel, chaired by Justice Iaine and including representatives from the Island Sugar Board and the Tully Cooperative Sugar Milling Association, will assess desirability and scope.
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Brisbane
Tully
Gair
Royal Commission On the
Justice Iiane
Dernolian
Ovse Island Sugar Board
Hln
Tully Co Oparat Sugar Milling Association Ltd
Shipping Movements Between Townsville Cairns and Melbourne
Shipping movements announce cargoes and itineraries for vessels including Mamuads Mase Narrated routes via Brisbane Townsville Cairns Melbourne Sydney and more with arrivals departures and loading details from June to mid October. The report lists ships like Lady Isobel Fei Be Genthorpe and Treleske with ports including Calcutta Singapore Jakarta London and Port land and notes cargoes such as sugar maize coal and explosives.
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Brisbane
Townsville
Cairns
Maneora
Sydney
Melbourne
Vira
Lae
Samaral
Anies
Fei
Noames
Britain
Genthorpe
Smith's Ing
Sai Creek
Portland Beds
Horm Island
Thureday Island
Wewak
Smithy Creek
Port Stewart
Wallasg
London
Morth Ques Land
Uevres
West Comet
Panama
Port Alma
Treleske
Liverpool
Kshane
Alma
Caen
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MR. Ward
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Ameri- Portugues
Macknads
Sue
Ingham Oor Ee
Cairns Central
Parramatta
Cains North
Cairns Base Hospital
G. Bowrene Ee
Yarrabah Hospital
L A Lester
Seawright
Oed Times
United
Gramour
Eist
BLAW
Mr. Menzies
Cairne
Eiver
Intge Jemes
Cairns Bank
Q.D.C
North
Malamnda
Film North
Bill Beatty
Aspstralia
Markell l
Tom
Woeelds Ual Gunes
Malaaal
Tully Sugar
North Queensland
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