Strikes Hit the Innocent Raise Demand for Union Cohesion
The Cairns Post argues that production continuity hinges on unions abandoning sporadic strikes and embracing firm control by governing bodies. It urges the ACTU to unite all members behind steady, affordable living standards and timely wage settlements to avoid harming Australia’s economy and public welfare.
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Aiandarde
Australia
Victoria
N.S.W
Quote
Case Pearer
Caiina
A.C.T.U
Produce Market Brief Amid Mixed Trade and Confusion
A garbled market note shows Weisbane produce dealing flagged by a censor at Homa-sirvet. The record mentions pricing irregularities with a line at 35 and a separate line at 4M, leaving observers uncertain about exact transactions and participants.
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Homa
Ora Sysar
Cairns Y.W.C.A. Hostel Appeal Described
A summary of the Cairns YWCA Hostel appeal notes a collection of travel films and a charity drive. It lists supporters and donors including local individuals and groups, with emphasis on the Great Berry Street region and Queensland connections.
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Owl Charters Brom
Ghamehall
Hiogteavn
Marth Qhisensland
Montrance Sal
Ywea Aonte
Warner
Giao
Beetles Park Masonieter
Ceorntown
McKewen
Sid Zorgo Salling
Shipping Movements Await and Brief Aussie Entries
Shipping notices describe numerous vessel movements from Melbourne and Brisbane to Cairns Sydney Newcastle and beyond with cargoes of logs sawn timber general cargo and coal. Vessels depart Melbourne for Cairns Mackay and Port Kembla while others load timber for Sydney and deliver to Newcastle and Brisbane with expected arrivals around November 18 to 21.
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Saviden
General i Lucinta
Furest
Cairns
Newcastle
Cairne Wa
Hive Murrambidges
Mrisvane
Tonnyeille
Gere Briday
Nurine Ty Toad
Sydney
Brisbane
Aner Iilyaiine
Lakinda
Melbourne
Alsene
Brintare
Cairse
Srabone
Svsinev Munrans
Melourne
Arsnone
Mackay
Foscpville
Cares
Cains
Gemben
Malaita
Calera
Waa
Pertebtedey
Samant
Lat
Tame
Carime Cox
Sewcastle
Cairne
Port Kemble
Woman's leg severed in Sydney street crush incident
A crowded Pin Street footpath incident in City Sydney left Mrs Dorie Fortescue of Rose Bay severely injured and her daughter unhurt after a vehicle struck the curb and knocked a leg away. Mrs Macie Moale of Blakehurst was also injured. other bystanders escaped serious harm as the car swerved. The scene caused a frenzied rush as crowds gathered and medical aid arrived.
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Sydney
Pin Street
City
Dorie Fortescue
Rose Bay
Lee
Macie Moale
Blakehurst
Forrester
Former sugar boat Innisfail for Brisbane voyage
Brisbane November 6 an international crew under Capea Proctor command sails the Innisfail a former North Queensland sugar boat now chartered to operate on the China coast The vessel built for sugar trade in Port and later for the RA served in Sydney harbor carrying timber and arguing around Swaney Harbour The Innisfail left Sydney for Brisbane taking seven days water supplies ran low at Grishane to replenish tanks voyage intended to reach Mackay next but rerouted to Alnckas then Ropoul Yosenarran
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Brisbane
Capea
North Queensland
Intustat
Brian Arkles
Inpilafail
Bydney
Swaney ‘Harbour
Sydney
Waa
Mackay
Grishane
Alnckas
Yosenarran
Petrol rationing to continue in Australia
Prime Minister Mr Te Te Chifley announced that petrol rationing will be extended by the cabinet. The decision comes amid ongoing shortages and government plans to maintain control over fuel supply, with support from senior ministers and officials.
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Canberra
Prime Minster
Chiflesy
Rani
Chifley
Fremantle Mystery Meas Bridget Dolan Dies
Bridget Dolan of Lumley str dled last night at the age of 19 in Cairns. Survived by husband and four daughters and other relatives. Funeral rites set for 3:30 PM at St Monien's and a requiem mass to follow at Harbour with details provided.
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Bridget Dolan
Lumley
Cairns
Minaiebrih
Ae Af Cairns
Besarin Heenon
Roly Cairns
Ephro Ula
Monien
Mantle Harbour
Beloved thanks from the family and staff for sympathy
Relatives and friends offer heartfelt thanks to Jones family and staff for expressions of sympathy and support after a death. They acknowledge kindness shown during the illness and funeral period and extend appreciation to all who assisted and attended.
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Jones
Ana Hersaverent
Robyn Desley
Hare
Dortoe
Barer Siorsine
The
Cairne
Bitlet Blge Fulal
Tate’ Muang Amd
Lina Thetatian
Usaens
Seimanthy
Roli of Honour and Remembrance Note
In loving memory of my dear husband Piim Officer Jeet uatte who died in an alversa scement in M Eneland on November 1. Inserted by his wife amid a survey and memorial vigil, seeking comfort and tribute.
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Piim
Jeet' Uatte
Alversa
M Eneland
Hin Worine
Local Court Action Over Slaughterhouse Lease Renewal
In Lees Court a petition by William Michael Murdoch seeks renewal of a slaughterhouse lease for the Mugler of tives and pies at Waiter Rock. The Weether Forecast from the Brisbane Weather Bureau notes hot weather with dust squalls and isolated thunderstorms in Carpentarix and Peninsula, while the North Coast expects fine conditions and a bush fire risk inland with moderate winds.
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Lees Court
Licewane
EL. Moure Ding Satfu
William
Michael Murdoch
Leenve
Waiter Rock
Weether
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Labor dispute halts Fort Highfield workers and crew
Workers at Fort Highfield halt operations as crew refuse to sail amid wage and penalty disputes. Labour Council statement says resumed work once payments and conditions are guaranteed, with government-backed measures for vessel crews and local industry support.
State Parliament approves £19 million works programme
Penne, W November 6 The State Parliament received a £19 million works programme for 1987 88 from Co-senator General Kemp detailing increased expenditure and urgent state projects including gas, water, roads, hospitals and irrigation to aid demobilised servicemen and soldier settlement plans.
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Davalopa
Tery
Alec
Macessary Funda
Northants
Land Commissioners Court Applications Heard in Cairne
The Land Commissioner Court in Cairne heard applications before Mr E J C Muir. Masterton by Williams Ryan granted for P.05 portion 1d of Southedge by Renny McDougall and for PLS portions 0 and 301 of Gladly parish by Anton Acatich, all accepted.
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E. J. C. Muir
Land Commissioner's Court
Cairne
Masterton
Williams Ryan
Southedge
Renny McDougall
Glady
Anton Acatich
Fire disrupts property and crowd at Goondaroon paddock
Our Atherton correspondent reports a fire amid chaos at Mr Roowles paddock, with flames crossing the road into nearby property and spreading through Mer Suntharland Wr Killoran's area. Fire was contained by Tuesday, but damage and disruption were noted, as residents described the incident as considerable.
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Goon
Roowles
Suntharland
Killoran
Meirs
Yashege ‘Td Fentes
Atherton
Major Cousens Case Ends in No Bill Against Treason
Major Charles Cousens faced four treason charges while a prisoner of war in Japan. Senior Crown Prosecutor and the Solicitor-General reported to the Attorney-General that no bill would be preferred. Cousens had to sell his automobile to cover costs and expressed relief, hoping to clear his name and resume work soon.
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Sydney
Kaal
Cherie Coulyers
Japan
Martin
Farrington
Nave
Eharies Covrens
Wai RC
Olieltoreneral
T. Crawford
Crows
Cousens
EAM
Nis Auziliar
Cruistr
Employers seek interim basic wage decision in Federal Court
November 6 Calberua basic wage dispute update. Mr J J Challey reports employers support seeking a Federal Court interim ruling on basic wage and standard hours. They argue the two questions are interlocked and should be decided together, with the court first addressing the wage issue before extending hours.
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Calberua
Bice
J. J. Challey
Two applications lodged with Nauneil Court
Unclear OCR text indicates applications lodged by Lopaed and Aribbane with Nauneil Court regarding workers and cost of living index. Details are garbled. readable names include Lopaed and Aribbane. The piece suggests industrial matters and a future date.
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Aribbane
Ihate “Nauneil
Rtata al Workers
Industria
Minster Leader Bruce Pie Proposes Motion in Parliament
Notes from the QPP leader Bruce Pie outline a motion for debate in Parliament. The text references support for a bill or policy, with mentions of session timing and associated bills under consideration.
Go Slow Strike By Molders Amid Ironworkers Tension
Workers in the moulding trades threaten a go slow action as Ironworkers’ union members protest disrupted labor. The dispute centers on shop efficiency and union solidarity, with crews prepared for reduced output tonight and potential escalation.
Leaders Reelected In Canberra Bellwether Race
Fragmented OCR notes show leaders reelected in a Canberra race with names like Mr EJ Harris and Mr J McEwen. The text references beltoring, Me Ke Menslen, and others, but the excerpt is garbled and incomplete.
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Canberra
Beltoring
Ke Menslen Parent
Epris
EJ. Harris
J. McEwen
En Halt
New South Wales tennis championships semis set
Dinny Palla advances to a semi final while James Tow faces John Bromwich as Lional Brodie targets Gilchrist after a prior defeat. The event follows wartime upheaval with players like Towich and Bromwich in contention and ongoing doubles results shaping the draw.
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Dinny Palla
James Tow
John Bromwich
Lional Brodie
Otsar
Gilchrist
Geog Brown
Board hears claim over loss of shed stores during war
At Cairns a damages claim was heard over losses when surplus stores were moved into a shed once controlled by Allen and Sons. The US Army reportedly took over the shed for storage, denying tenancy to the Harbours Board and causing disputed losses valued by claimants. The board ruled the Commonwealth bears responsibility, with further action to Brisbane.
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PG. Euyvee
Ten Army
Slawart
Vale Manrl
James Gorton Drew
Samuel Allen and Sons
Port Moresby
Allen
Drey
US. Army
Allen and Sons
Winnant
Casementa Ie
Mtr
Commonwealth
Cairns
J. W. Hutchison
Commonwealth Government
Australian soprano born in bat with Covent Garden links
An Australian soprano once connected to Covent Garden is noted in a clipped item mentioning Kenneth News and a former policeman. the fragmentary text hints at career highlights and affiliations, but details remain unclear.
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Ae Hive
Bat
Aurelie
Americas
Covent Garden
Tara Dagnidcert
Ole
Oiders
Kenneth News
Woman cleans floors after win in £25,000 cup sweep
A woman focuses on cleaning floors despite securing a £25,000 cup sweep victory. The report describes her disciplined routine and stoic demeanor as she handles daily chores after the event.
Alleged Robbery With Violence Involving Mrs Egan Case
A scuffle at a residence led to injuries for a woman named in court records. The defendant Egan admitted a conflict while denying stealing money from the complainant. Witness testimony described blows and a broom incident, with over £30 reported missing from a handbag.
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Arthur Backemann
Zona the Baner
Howe
Egan
Abe
Pee Rusband
Bradford
Carey
Rosy
Witvese
Carta Ack
Athony
Lewar Toom
Sil
Lewis
Aed
Os Inet Hopital
Fenaial
MCC Team for Brisbane Test Faces Bowling Challenge
The article discusses selection for Australia’s Brisbane Test with Hutton Campton and Langridge in focus. It notes pace bowlers Lindwall and Wright absence and weighs Batmen’s form, aiming to reinforce the attack and fielding, while predicting potential lineups and the impact on Australia’s chances.
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Theim
Eamcond
Hutton
Campton
Eit
Langridge
Tidicas
Tome Sens
Lindwall
Wright
Brisbane
England
Keith Miller Returns to Bowl for Melbourne Team
Keith Miller returned to bowling for Melbourne in a Cup Day match against South Mel and Wood on Tuesday. He used medium pace in the first spell and, after a change, developed pace in second spell taking several wickets, aiding his side's performance.
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Melbourne
Fark Matthews
Ericare Foncethcion
Miller
Serviews
Beton Hat
Agus
Eny Spect
South Melmarine
Ullingwood
Tusday
Lf Miller
Deeion
New Federal Budget Plan Drafted in Canberra Puzzle
November discussions outline a federal budget presented to Parliament with hopes for reduced taxes and targeted deficit relief. Officials expect allocations across land, taxation reform, and social support, while cabinet members hint at ongoing reviews and potential promises for year end.
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Canberra
Niles
Fneng
Stas
Traet
Inverne Groupe
Northern Territory Legislature Plan Outlined By Prime Minister
The Legislative Council in Sanberra would establish lines previously agreed, forming the NT legislature. Prime Minister J B Chifley announced cabinet backed a formal setup over an advisory council, detailing the preferred structure for the Northern Territory.
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Sanberra
Northern Territory
J.B. Chifley Toulay
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