Western alliance arms plan eyes German role in defense
Aimed at rapid defences for Western Europe the 12 Atlantic Pact powers consider the next steps including a possible appointment of a commander. General Emerombowr is favored due to prior war leadership and would oversee multinational troop commands as talks weigh Franco American positions on German rearmament and European arms integration. Western Germany’s future role hinges on whether France accepts American plans to place German units under a Western Supreme Commander while ensuring Germany cannot threaten again. Disagreements persist but urgency drives a concrete working plan to deter Soviet aggression and secure European security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wolltery Committee
Geeersl
Chen
Triam Fromee
United States
Acecwan
Joant Chiefs of Staff
Viweteey
Germany
Europe
France
Plevey
Higher wages and longer holidays spark local debate
Townsville City Council weighs wage hikes and extra leave amid mixed views. Officials discuss quarterly costs, with claims wages rise could strain budgets and affect community services. Dwyer and Harvey referenced in council notes as supporters of changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Dwyer
Harvey Recopwes
Girl and man lose Willomba accident at sea
Police report a drowning and a separate near drowning after a car crash near Tugun on the Pacific Highway. A girl and a man were involved. the driver, Mr H F Vudler, attempted rescue but the youth disappeared. Constable H Peteme described the event near Parkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willombae
Bungee
Murwrhemet
Evlied
Imstantis
Sear Tweed Heads
Lerna Vidler
HF Vudler
Aeef der
Orleve
Parkes
H Peteme
Murchilumbab
Tugun
Pacific
Tees
Meredium
Soldier Kevin Williams Alive After Death Notice Error
In Sydney a Newtown family learned their son Kevin Joseph Williams was alive not dead after Australian officers corrected a U S hospital report mis announcing his death. Williams 27 remained seriously wounded and hospitalized, with his mother collapsing upon receiving the erroneous news despite earlier reports of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
United States
Korea
Newtown
Kevin Joseph Wiliams
Wiliams
BCOF
Japan
Williams
S A R Williams
Kevin
Food shipment reaches Coen for five months’ isolation
More than 100 tons of essential supplies arrived at Annie River landing from Cairns for Coen to cover the five month wet season when the town is cut off. Six lorries moved goods to Worsport including 44 gallon drums of motor fuel and 100 bags of sugar amid other provisions. A further Yalota shipment is promised before December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coen
Hs Yanta
Cairns
Annie River
Worsport
Australian investors wary of new industries in Australia
Mackay reports Mr C Canfield general manager of British Prudential Assurance Company and Mr C W A Ray joint secretary visited Mackay. They say Australian industry must be approached cautiously from a financial view as they survey investment potentialities during their tour seeking opportunities and caution in funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
Australia
Prudential Assurance Company
C Canfield
C. W. A Ray
Canfield
Funeral notice for Nellie Elizabeth Laycock in Cairns
The relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs J A Gilmore and families Stratford Mr and Mrs George Laycock and families Brisbane Mr and Mrs W Webb and families Sydney Mr and Mrs Masecy Sydney Mr and Mrs B Laycock and families Brisbane Mr and Mrs F C Laycock and families Cairns Mr and Mrs A Laycock and family Ascot Avenue Cairns and Mr and Mrs E P Laycock and families Barville Cairns are invited to attend the funeral of their late mother and grandmother Nellie Elizabeth Laycock leaving Central Methodist Church Cairns at 4 o clock this day afternoon en route to Cairns Cemetery Martyn Street H M Svendsen Pty Limited Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gilmore
Stratford
George Laycock
Brisbane
W. Webb
Sydney
4. Masecy
B. Laycock
F. C. Laycock
Cairns
A. Laycock
Ascot Avenue
Hughes Memorials for World War II Fatalities at El Alamein
In loving memory notices for Frederick Edward Hughes killed at El Alamein on November 2 during World War II. Entries mention service in the Middle East, Syria, and 2/2nd Battalion ALF divisions, with family dedications by Nell, Jack, Jorn, Fio, Rey, Jim McIntyre and others. Includes Alfred Charles Rolls remembered by a former comrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Frederick Eddward Hughes
Alf
H.Q Coy
el Ala- Tein
Nell, Jack
Jorn
Frederick Edward Hughes
Ind Alf
Wth
Middle East
Syria
el Alamein
Fio and
Rey
Rolls
Alfred Charles Rolls
Hoppey
Jim McIntyre
In Memoriam Hugh John McAuley Babinda
In memory of Hugh John McAuley who died November 2 at Babinda. Inserted by Mrs F O'Brien and family. Also loving memory from wife and sons John and Hugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAuley
Hugh John
Sway
Innisfail rainfall reported for October
The Innisfail October rainfall recorded five wet days totaling 227 points, with ten months rainfall reaching 157 inches across 138 wet days. District forecasts from the Brisbane Weather Bureau predict mainly fine and warm conditions with isolated storms in Eastern Carpentaria and light winds elsewhere. Innisfail area crushings show weekly and season totals for mills South Johnstone Mourilyan Goondi, while Coen reports its first ever regular dental service for schoolchildren and locals. Bush fires in the Bungalow area were extinguished by Cairns Fire Brigade with quick response by Chief Officer L Griffiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanisfail
Innisfail
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Peninsula
Carpentaria
North Coast
Tablelands
South Johnstone
Mourilyan
Goondi
Bungalow
Cairns
Ballard
Hartley Streets
L Griffiths
Shorty
Hartley Street
Trunk line upgrade boosts Cloncurry Normanton telephones
Federal MP T W Gilmore notes. Postmaster General H L Anthony reports completion of the Cloncurry Normanton copper wire trunk line. A new wholly copper trunk was put into use on October 30, promising greatly improved telephone service across the area. Cairns Weather Office readings show 4 am 69.8 F with 3% humidity, 9 am 71.0 F 68%, noon 83.9 F 5% humidity, 3 pm 83.1 F 56%, max 84.8 F, min 64.4 F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry-Normanton
Canberra
T. W Gilmore
Leichherdt
Cloncurry
Normanton
H L. Anthony
Cairns
Post Office Transfers For Queensland District
The District Postal Inspector Mr J D Tighe reports permanent transfers of G J Llewellyn from Babinda to Alpha as Post Master and C J Turner from Ayr to Mourilyan. Temporary moves include E F H Strube from Acting PM South Johnstone to Mossman. A L Gale from Malanda to Mt Surprise. W T Manafield to Malanda for training. B G Furmey from Brisbane training to Normanton. and A Sin telegraphist from Brisbane to Bris bane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Tighe
G. J. Llewellyn
SPC
Babinda
Alpha
C. J. Turner
Ayr
Mourilyan
FH Strube
South Johnstone
F.C. Mossman
A. L. Gale
Malanda
London metal prices October briefing
London market notices show tin quoted at 802 pounds and 10 pence per ton for October delivery, with lead priced at 1 pound 1 shilling per ounce or equivalent for November pendings, as reported by AAP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona
Government to push pension bill via lower house
Minister for Social Services Senator Spooner says the pension measure can go to the country if challenged. The Bill will be introduced in the House of Representatives to allow possible Senate amendments before reaching the people. It awaits clearance from the Budget Bill and would take effect only after passage by both Houses. rates would not be retrospective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Spooner
Bensteer Spooner
House of Representatives
Senate
House of He- Presentatives
Challenge to anti red bill in High Court
Melbourne November 1 Judge Dixon will give judgment in the High Court tomorrow on the Communist Party and unions bid for an interlocutory injunction to restrain enforcement of the Communist Party Dissolution Act. The judge adjourned the application to weigh the rebuttal of preamble allegations. An injunction would delay action until the Act’s validity is finally resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ju-- Tice Dixon
High Court
Communist Party
Commonwealth
Justice Dixon
Fine weather to continue in Queensland
Brisbane reports largely fine and warm conditions across Queensland with scattered showers along the South Coast Moreton and adjacent Downs. Caboolture recorded 41 points and Toowoomba 25 in the last 24 hours. Temperatures in the far west topped 100, Arandangie at 103 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Weather Bureau
Queensland
Moreton
Downs
Caboolture
Toowoomba
Arandangie
Carpentaria
Hotel tariffs under review by Prices Commissioner
Brisbane November 1 Prices Commissioner considers hotel tariff charges as the Attorney General replies to concerns from CP Cook and others about Far North tied houses facing short-term leases with rent increases up to 400 percent, reductions in carfts and curtailed services. The minister notes the taxing commission cannot intervene in such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
A. T .Pullegar
J. Larcombe
Larcombe
C F. Wordsworth
CP Cook
Ticessing Commission
Shipping Movements From Melbourne and West Coast
Shipping moves report vessels sailing from Melbourne toward Bowen Newcastle and Cairns with coal sugar and sawn timber. A Gundsher bound for Cairns is due November 5. Ships load fully at the West Coast for West Australia trevathee remains unclear but freight volumes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geners
Melbourne
Bowen
Newcastle
Gundsher
Cairns
West Austrevathee
West
Clash in Federal Parliament over Housing Debate
In Canberra on November 1, a heated House of Representatives clash saw Labour MP E J Ward accuse Minister for Housing R G Casey of ignorance about poor living conditions. Casey retorted Ward used gutter-snip. The exchange ended with both men confronting each other as tensions rose during the housing debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
R. G. Casey
House of Representatives
E J. Ward
Lab. N
Casey
Ward
Bengal
Migration policy criticised in Australian housing crisis debate
Mr Ward condemned rapid migrant settlement amid housing shortages in Australia. He argued many migrants wish to return home as conditions worsen while 3000 houses were short in 1945 and 1000 houses weekly were built. Critics questioned premier Casey’s insight and prefabricated housing plans, noting tenants’ right to own homes and state government policies in Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Casey
Australia
M. C. MecColm
Lib
Queensland
Housing Commission
McColm
Commonwealth
Mr. McColm
Uniform petrol price on Queensland agenda
Brisbane reports that a uniform petrol price for Queensland was set for discussion at the Prices Ministers conference in Melbourne later this month. Attorney General J. Larcombe told Parliament that the matter was placed on the August Premiers conference agenda and Queensland’s views were circulated to states and to the Commonwealth Government on Prime Minister Menzies’ request.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Melbourne
J. Larcombe
T. Aikens
N.Q. Lab
Larcombe
R. G. Menzies
Commonwealth
Levy on Poultry Producers Debate in Brisbane
In Brisbane a government levy on Queensland poultry producers could add a small cost per crate, drawing opposition from Mr. G F Nicklin who argued prices must rise to sustain the industry. He warned producers face heavy strain to meet £10,000 in costs as some exit the trade. The Agriculture Minister cited adverse seasonal conditions and wage competition as factors, noting declines in egg production across states and shifts from metropolitan to country producers. The bill provides £15,000 government support and tighter slaughtering controls as part of new measures. debate adjourned to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
G. F. Nicklin
Australia
Nickum
Agriculture Department
E. H. Colling
Egg Board
Collins
Barramundi Cut Off From Sea Near Mackay
Thousands of barramundi are trapped in drying water holes on Goorganga Plains near Vioserpine as Fisheries Department acts to save fish on the decline in Queensland. Mackay inspector R. Jondahl recently released 210 fish from O'Connell River and plans further liberations toward Proserpine as locals harvest undersize fish. The wet season flood pushed fish inland ten miles before the drying beds nine miles from the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
Goorganga
Vioserpine
Stepa
Fisheries Department
Queensland
Mackay District Inspector of Fisheries
R. Jondahl
O'Connel River
Proserine
Oorganga
Proserpine
Barramundi
Port Dues and Pilot Charges Spark Railway Congestion Debate
Brisbane lawmakers debate a bill raising harbour and pilotage fees for consolidated ports. Mr Burrows warns higher costs may shift cargo to other ports and strain the Brisbane port and rail network. The Treasurer notes master and owners bear responsibility for ships in accidents under the Commonwealth Navigation Act. The bill advances to third reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Burrows
caiMm
Vv. C. Gair
Bennett's Singapore Escape Highlighted in Canberra Debate
In Canberra on November 1, Liberal MP W Kent Hughes urged government rectification over Lieutenant General Bennett's Singapore escape. He referenced Churchill and Wavell orders about escape rights. Acting Prime Minister A W Fadden offered to investigate, while Evatt pressed Curtin's War Council remarks and arms policy for Allied Labour Force members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
W. Kent Hughes
Lib. Vic
Bennett
Singapore
Kent Hughes
Winston Churchill
Marshal Wavell
Melbourne
Genaral Bennett
A. W. Fadden
Revious
H. V. Evatt
Fadden
John Curtin
War
Knett
Questions On Golden Casket In Brisbane Parliament
Brisbane reports show Mr Bruce Pie questioned Premier Hanlon about prize money won by Golden Investments and partners L E Gray and D C Gray. Hanlon confirmed £2100 in six months before the Royal Commission, and no tickets bought since. Drawings numbered 32 in 93 days, 34 in 90 days, with last period highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Bruce Pie
Lib
Kedron
E. M. Hanlon
Golden Investments
L. E. Gray
D. C. Gray
D.C. Yarg
Casket Royal Commission
Hanlon
Golden Casket
Royal Commission
Pie
Grazier Harold Frazer Dies in Kingaroy Fire
Brisbane reports a fatal blaze at Greystonlea cattle station near Kingaroy. Harold Livingstone Frazer, 62, trapped in sleep, escaped to a window but died in hospital about 15 hours later. Workmen heard screams at 1.30 am as the eight room homestead burned uncontrollably. Frazer’s wife was away. police investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Kingaroy
Harold Livingstone Frazer
Prager
Greystonlea
Eingaroy
Frazer
Peninsula Station Sale Brings Gostelow Family to Forefront
Nov 1 report from Townsville agents of New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co notes a cattle station sale in the Peninsula, transferring Koolburra to Mrs R A Gostelow of the Gostelow family who already holds Violet Vae Station. Sale price not disclosed but described as substantial, highlighting the Gostelows as major Far North cattle interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gostelow
Peninsula
Gestelow
Far North
Private housing project in Brisbane aids British families
Brisbane on Nov 1 reports two hundred British families will receive homes through a scheme led by George Chester of Chester and Sons. The plan, part of a third Mt. Gravatt private housing project, will allocate 400 homes. D Longand, State Migration Officer, said the proposal aims to help non nominated migrants settle in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
George Chester
Bodily Harm Case At Ingham
At Ingham on November 1 the case against Joseph Origliasso for grievous bodily harm to Salvatore Vitale resumed. Mary Vitale testified she heard voices, saw Origliasso strike Vitale twice and later wield a hammer-like implement. Mrs Vitale sought help as the defendant claimed self defense and pleaded not guilty. He was committed for trial at the Supreme Court sitting in Townsville on November 13. Bail was opposed by the prosecutor due to complaints and a required surety in the same amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defendant
Origitamo
Tory Vitale
Abegan
Tris
Supreme Court
Townside
Ryan
Vitale
Rise in doctors fee in surgery and obstetric care
Fragmentary OCR reports rising doctors fees in surgery and obstetric care tied to patient treatment costs. Mentions MA General and terbotham references with unclear amounts and dates. notes high costs and financial responsibility for increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terbotham
Heavy Fog Shuts London Night Air Services
Thick fog in southern England causes major disruption as night air services are jammed and travel hampered. Weather officials warn conditions to persist through the night with reduced visibility across major routes and airports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aa.p
Golden Casket Draw Publishes Major Prize Winners
Brisbane reports Golden Casket No. 1533 drawn with major prize winners listed. First Drive No. 57.245 awarded to W Nugent. other top prizes go to E M Rae A R McDonald Monson care Bill Rankin Brisbane. second J Carberry Dalby. third A E Wadley Moorooka. fourth C Bredden Channery Towers Post Office. fifth J Leng C Warner H Hawkin H W Michols Rankin Brunswick Street Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
W Nugent
E. M Rae
A. R McDonald
Monson
Care Bill Rankin
Quewn-street
J. Carberry
Alfred-street
Dalby
A E. Wadley
Hansen-street
Moorooka
C. Bredden
Channery Towers
J. Leng
C. Warner
H Hawkin
H W Michols
Careful Rankin
Brunewick-stresit
Valley
Woman Fined In Cairns For Abusive Language
Dolly Tranby of Grafton Street was fined 3 for using abusive language in a public Cairns lane after allegedly throwing water on Mrs Ivy McDonagh and her boarders. McDonagh reported the incidents. Tranby did not appear in summons court before Mr D Smart SM. Magistrates convicted and ordered 2 costs and £2 3s 0d professional fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langus
Cairns
D. Smart
Dolly Tranby
Grafton-street
Ivy McDonagh
Doll
Main Roads Work On Peninsula In Progress
Main Roads Commission engineer Mr M Jones inspected projects on the Peninsula from Portland Roads through Wendock and Coen to Laura. Work at Wendock-Portland Roads aids local communication with Portland Roads for supplies. New Coen work continues along the Coen Annie River route and will deviate to the Peninsula road toward Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coen
M Jones
Portland Roads
Wenjock
Laura
Wendock-Portland
Maintei
Coen Annie River
Peninsula
Cairns
Obituary: Earlville Cairns Resident Mrs Laycock Dies at 75
A well known resident of Earlville Cairns Mrs Neilie Elizabeth Laycock died yesterday afternoon at Cairns Base Hospital aged 75. Born Pryoratown Victoria she lived in the Cairns district for over 50 years. Her husband died in 1929. She leaves a large family of adult sons and daughters. Funeral from Central Methodist Church Cairns at 4 o clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlville
Cairns
Neilie Elizabeth Laycock
Cairns Base Hospital
Pryoratown
Victoria
Central Methodist Church
Alleged Breach of Warranty Heard in Court
Mr E D Smart GM sat on the bench as Mr H O Beirne represented the plaintiff and Mr A T Covacevich appeared for the defendant company in a case seeking damages of £116 3s for alleged breach of warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Smart
H. O'Beirne
Mr. AT. Covacevich
Covacevich
Smart
Covarevich
Ion
Bought on guarantee in refrigerator case with Ferguson
Plaintiff testified he bought an Airstream refrigerator through the Australian Guarantee Corporation after a June 30 1949 deposit of £29. Delivered to 96 Abbott Street it worked briefly then failed, with Ferguson claiming wiring faults. A series of replacements and reconnections followed, but the unit repeatedly failed to freeze. The plaintiff says Ferguson offered alternatives and shipments from Brisbane, while his wife described the first replacement as rusty and secondhand. The court adjourned the case after arguments on warranty and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Ferguson
Abbott Street
Grafton Street
Pisinoff
Fergus
Lnter
C. E. Schmid
Corvieh
Obetrne
Betty Schmid
Brisbane
Uhis
Grafton-street
Desperate Australian teen mother abandons son at home
An 18 year old South Australian girl mother left her two year old son in a bathroom at Far West Home in Manly for shelter. She wandered the streets for nearly 24 hours before reporting to police. The boy Tony was found by staff strapped in his stroller with a note. Police hunted her all day until a grandmother identified the boy in a newspaper. Reaction targets Mrs Richardson as authorities pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Far West
Manly
Gionna Richardson
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Tweed
Investors Cautious
Ree
Manunda
Peni
Mununda
ANA
Coer
J. Baker
North Queensland
Mr. Ward
J. B. Chifley
Thurs
W. Turnbull
CP. Vic
Homestead
Koolburra
Gostelow Family
Ingham
South
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EK P. Willmett
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