Threat to South-East Asia Endangers Indo-China
The Cairns Post notes great significance in France rushing more tanks planes and matériel to Indo-China amid Viet Minh advances. It warns of wider war risks to South-East Asia if India and allies fail to deter Communist expansion and red China aid to Viet Minh. It urges Britain the United States and France to unite politically and militarily against the new threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decien
Indo-China
Ted Chima
Tibet
Tee Kewreen
Seemee
Asis
Beletee
Kerra
Bettefset
Veet-Nem
Pleven
Viet-Nam
United States
Britain
France
Red China
British Commonwealth
United States of America
South-East Asia
National call up delayed by wartime sewers and letters
Fragmentary notice mentions national call up with references to interviews, dates in March and May, and conscription complications. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates a recruitment process overseen by authorities and possible political or logistical hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imtervietwin Ag
Eteares
Netion
Fae
Catmerttcs of 3 Matemenmt by Tor See et Conkir
CCF. Super ent Ratewan Mr T Steegeee anes chet some SS Se Ovtime Bomineg office af aight for eek There ver cecally eee af cB aight walls book Sow Gamcet ef gestamg derths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor See
Conkir
CCF
T Steegeee
Legal dispute over private chemist services and fees
A court case concerns alleged private chemist services provided to a female client and a contested fee. The document names John Ben and Ernest Otto Bratton and references charges around £612 for the services and a separate claim involving Bratton's wife. The wording is garbled but centers on payment for services and related allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eMerween
John Benort
Otto Bratton
Ace Brutton
Pitt
Ingham Mill Accident Report This Week
A brief notice describes a mill accident at Ingham Mill on Tuesday. A carpenter named Bioetom suffered an electric shock after contact with a live wire. He was treated and his condition updated by authorities.
Control of trusts and combines in Australia rejected
In Canberra Nov 72 a bid for joint Commonwealth and State laws to curb trusts and combines was rejected by Prime Minister R G Menzies in the House of Representatives. The debate touched on moves by manufacturers and distributors to self regulate distribution, including petrol tobacco and rice, with tobacco handling questioned by Minister J McEwen amid claims of a secretive tobacco combine and auctions of leaf from Mareeba and Dimbulah Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
R.G. Menzies
House of Repreentatives
C A Morgan
Lab
Nsw
Menzies
Tom Merce
J McEwen
W. Davies
Mr. McEwen
Australia
Mareeba
Dimbulah
Queensland
Stretford Concert by Cairns Municipal Band
The Cairns Municipal Band II will visit Stratford with a night concert offering a popular programme of music. The band will be conducted by Mr Harold White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stretford
Cairns
Stratford
Harold White
Geys Head Injury Report From Innisfail Incident
Colin Richards eight years old, living with his parents at East Innisfail, sustained a contused wound to the scalp and probable concussion after running into a beam beneath his home. He received first aid from the ambulance crew and was taken to hospital according to our internal correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gey
Colin Richards
East Innisfail
Yestercar
Innerall
Wounding by accident in Stratford and Cairns
Ambulance records report two men injured in separate incidents. Gerhard Kevis, 27, a cane cutter at Smarts farm Stratford, suffered a large incised wound to the left chin after a fall from a motorcycle. W Dubbins of 70 Bunda Street sustained a large incised wound to the right knee from broken glass. Both received first aid and were taken to Cairns Base Hospital, then discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Kevis
Smarts Farm
Stratford
W. Dubbins
Bunda Street
Cairns
Aerial Ambulance Airlift From Peninsula to Cairns Base
Two patients were moved from the Peninsula to Cairns Base Hospital by aerial ambulance yesterday. Roy Thompson, Forest Home station hand, boarded at Georgetown, and Molly Cheng, a 25 year old Aboriginal employee of Abington Downs, accompanied the flight. Captain S N Hicks piloted the craft, which left Cairns at 9 am and returned at 4 55 pm, covering 409 miles on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Remanded on Stealing Charge Doenai¢ Swifte
Doenai¢ Joseph Swifte, 32, was remanded in Cairns Court of Petty Sessions by Mr E D Smart SM on two charges of stealing and one of possession of property suspected of being stolen. Prosecution says he stole cigarettes, tobacco and £40 9s 1d from a cafe in Edmonton on November 1. Also alleged theft of a vise from Grafton Street premises. Police found a hunting iron and pliers at his residence believed to be stolen. Bail set at 80 with 60 surety. ordered to report daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doenai
Joseph Swifte
Imbcorer
Cairns
Anderson and
English Streets
Funeral notice for Angus Mackenzie in Atherton
Relatives and friends of Mrs BM Markenzie of Malands Mr and Mrs H Thomas of Primilco Townarilie Mr and Mrs H Heidke Malands Mr and Mrs Alan Grimes Merryston Melbourne invited to attend the funeral of Angus Mackenzie their beloved son and brother from the Methodist Church Atherton at 11 o clock tomorrow Friday morning en route to Atherton Cemetery MAZLIN MALCOLM Funeral Directors Atherton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BM. Markenzie
Malands
H. Thomas
Fprmiltco
Townarilie
H. Heidke
Alan Grimes
Merryston
Melbourne
Angus. MacKenzie
Methodist
Atherton
Iloclock
Atherton Cemetery
Resatla
Mazlin
Malcolm
In Memoriam Fragments From Hawthorn and Beyond
Memory notices honor Florance Amy Ennis Catherine Graham Elizabeth Tenni Eliza beth Tenni and siblings across Hawthorn Cairns and Harbledon. Messages from daughters sons wives husbands and grandchildren recall loss and enduring love with dates and personal remembrances across generations.
Magistrates Court awards judgment in Cairns cases
The Cairns Magistrates Court yesterday gave default judgments in two cases. Crossland Motors Cairns was awarded judgment for goods supplied in February, with 37 costs. H Sinelsir of Atherton faced 21 pounds 8 shillings 5 pence and 19 shillings 3 pence costs. District Forecasts warn of further rain and thunder across Peninsula and Carpentaria with rising rivers and northeast winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E OD Smart
Cairns
Crossland Motors
M. Laird
Babinda
Northern
H. Sinelsir
Atherton
Reservoir repairs completed after wall holes chipped and filled
City engineer Mr F R Morris told the City Council on Tuesday night that holes in the No 1 reservoir wall were found and the faulty concrete chipped out. The cavities were sprayed with water, then screws inserted and stiff concrete packed in to finish the repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1
F R Morris
City Counci
Bathes At Cairns City Baths See Attendance Rise
The Cairns City baths manager F. Robinson told the City Council on Tuesday night that attendance rose during the hot weather in the past month. Gate takings neared £140. He noted the pool was wet but no action had been taken on harbour workshop smoke and swimmers had filed many daytime complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathe
Cairns City Baths
F. Robinson
Robinson
Harbour Board
Northern Rainfalls Report From Brisbane Weather Bureau
The Brisbane Weather Bureau logs 74 hours ending 9 am Wednesday with rainfall across northern stations. Cape York 150 mm Coen 4 mm Thursday Island 30 mm Cloncurry 60 mm Croydon 41 mm Gilberts River 157 mm Georgetown 274 mm Hughenden 39 mm Kidston 270 mm Marathon 92 mm Mount Surprise 340 mm Pentland 32 mm Stamford 144 mm Archer Point 40 mm Babinda 32 mm Cairns 62 mm Cooktown 75 mm Molloy 118 mm Port Douglas 171 mm Cardwell 193 mm Innisfail 4 mm Townsville 23 mm.
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Brisbane Weather Bureau
Cape York
Coen
Thursday Island
Cloncurry
Croydon
Gilbert River
Granade
Georgetown
Hughenden
Kidston
Marathon
Mount Surprise
Pentland
Stamford
Archer Point
Babinda
Cairns
Cooktown
Molloy
Port Douglas
Cardwell
Innisfail
Townsville
Temperature Readings From Cairns Weather Office
The Cairns Weather Office reported yesterday's readings with a.m. 74.9 F at 4 percent humidity, 2 pm 76.4 F at 4 percent, 12 noon 63.3 F at 4 percent, and 3 pm 75.3 F at 4 percent. The day’s high was 56 F and the low 73.1 F. Rainfall from 9 am to 3 pm totaled 1 point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Torrential rain hits Port Douglas and causes flood damage
A severe storm drenched Port Douglas with heavy rain. The Mowbray River rose to record levels, roads suffered widespread washouts, and spring Creek flood threatened damage to repairs. Mail service was disrupted as drainage overflow affected Mowbray routes and cane fields sustained crop losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reads
Trafic
Mowbray
Spring Creek
Connelly's
Innisfail Registration Rainfall Report
Innisfail Innispail reports intervals of rain with a storm after 9 pm bringing 4 points to 9 pm and a torrential downpour lasting about an hour. The month totals reach 188 points in four wet days and 158 inches 98 paiate since year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innispail
Innisfail
Labour Shortage in Sugar Areas brisbane report
Brisbane November 7 37 The Commonwealth Employment Officer Mr E Laws said there is little chance of quickly solving the cane cutter and field worker shortage in sugar districts. About 20 men sought work last month. requests came from mills at Ingham Tully Innisfail Bundaberg and Mackay. Causes include a wet season delaying cutting and Maltese Italian migrants leaving for south higher paying jobs. Some mills run at full capacity and some may push until mid February. Sending raw workers north in hot weather was deemed unwise as the season had advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Commonwealth Employment Officer
E. Laws
Ingham
Tully
Innisfail
Bundaberg
Mackay
Mille
Laws
Rubber planting in Queensland in Parliament debate
In Brisbane on November 22 Mr F Wordsworth asked the Minister of Agriculture Mr HH Collins about boosting rubber production in Australia for national security. He cited North Queensland lands and aboriginal settlements for potential plantations and labour. Mr Collins said he would consult on feasibility and, if favorable, consider supplying seed and propagating planting material at State institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
F. Wordsworth
CP. Cook
HH Collins
Australia
Queensland
Wordsworth
Collins
Sydney waterside strike continues with Friday mass meeting
Sydney waterside workers vote to stay on strike until Friday when another mass meeting will decide if they resume. About 1000 wharf labourers unlikely to return before next week. T Nelson of the Waterside Workers' Federation said Friday's meetings were cancelled and any agreement hinges on owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mov
T. Nelson
Mydney Branch McRetary
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Eee
Mineral Development in Far Northern Fields
A deputation from the Ore Producers' Association led by Dr. Byrne met Mr. T. V. Gilmore at Mareeba Council Chambers to discuss Far North mineral development focusing on tin production, its high price, and the Commonwealth's need to import large quantities.
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Mareeba
Ore Producers’ Association
Dr. Byrne
Leichhardt
T. V. Gilmore
Mareeba Council
Far North
Commonwealth
Production figures cited on Chillagoe mineral field output
Dr. Byrne quoted 1949 year end production totals for Chillagoe with copper and silver lead earnings of £385,587 and tin valued at £355,558 based on 41 tons. He argued high price differences benefit traders, urged a Mareeba essay office, and called for on the spot ore purchases. Miners urged stable markets, portable treatment plants, and quicker pay settlements, while fluor spar prices deter higher production until prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Chillagoe
Mareeba
Minister For Mines
Herberton-Ch.gee
Asay
Harry Thompson
Cairns
Bread and meat deliveries questioned in Parliament
In Brisbane on November 22 the Minister for Labour and Industry Mr A Jones said he would have an industrial inspector investigate to restore bread and meat deliveries. He noted staff shortages across the state and in several Brisbane suburbs, affecting farmers already burdened by labour difficulties. Mr Watson pressed for action to restore services, citing long-standing country area deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Labour and Industry
A. Jones
R H W Watwn
C.P. Mulgrave
Watson
Strong attack on Mr Hanlon in Canberra debate
In a parliamentary exchange, Mr H G Pearce assailed funds used with political bias to Labour electorates. He cited Queensland road grants and urged money be spent where needed, criticizing Premier Vincent for political manipulation. Mr Andrews urged a machinery pool among municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duthie
Lab
Tasmania
Andrews
Victoria
Pearce
Queensland
Main Roads Commission
Brisbane
Labour Party
Lab. View
Upset surprise as Ossie Pickworth falls in opening round
In Sydney at The Lakes the 56-year-old Alf Toogood stunned former Australian open champion Ossie Pickworth with sharp chipping and putting. Mor man von Wida won easily over A Victorsen. Ken Wagle defeated Les Nicholls, Eric Cremine beat Norman Harwick, and Eddie Anderson downed D Kalterns as Reg Want and Len Boorer posted victories in early rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Alf Toogood
Ossie Pickworth
the Lakes
Toogood
Morman von Wida
Qweenslander
A. Victorsen
Ken Wagle
Les Nicholls
West Australia
Eric Cremine
Norman Harwick
Eddie Anderson
D Kalterns
Queensland
Reg Want
M. Crafter
Len Boorer
Jack
Rebel forces near Saigon threaten French outposts in Indo China
Communist led rebels engaged near Saigon with an assault on Thu Daumot in Nam Ky region. French naval units helped mop up across Cochin China as railway sabotage in South Annam caused casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Cripps Confined By Spine Infection In Zurich
Nov 71 reports former British Lady Cripps is bedridden in a Zurich nursing home with a spine infection. Physicians express guarded confidence in a complete cure, noting the illness is largely a prolonged faligus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
A.A.P
Belated awakening of tramway workers prompts legal ruling
Justice Matthews ruled Bris bane tram way staff who slowed services in line with traffic rules were not penalised for observing law. He said a real strike occurred only if a ballot was required by the Act and warned against curtailing services or depriving employees of overtime. Premier Hanlon stressed traffic regulations aim for public safety and proper channels exist for rule changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Matthews
Brisbane
E. M. Hanlon
G. F. Nicklin
Nicklin
Hanlon
Tramway
Hanlon Sai
Girls Arrive in Coen After Long Australian Trek
Two Sydney girls Misses E Diel and Candy Clarke hitchhiked across Australia and joined a pack train at Laura to ride 187 miles to Coen. They traveled seven days from Laura, faced delays between Laura and Musgrave, then completed 78 miles to Cosm on horseback. They plan to sail from Portland Roads to Thursday Island and seek passage to Darwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coen
Sydney
E. Diel
Candy Clarke
Australia
Carrie
Laura
Cairns
Mossman
Mt. Molloy
Mt Carbine
Mt Leod
Cooktown
Musgrave
Cosm
Portland Roads
Thursday Island
Darwin
Shipping moves and port arrivals in Australian trade
Shipping notices indicate Manunda sails Brisbane Friday and arrives Cairns 7 am November 29 after calling Townsville 28. Several vessels sit in ports or head for Cairns including Bidelia Salis Ebanme Marita Serene and Ulesiss. Cargoes include general goods explosives sugar coal timber and steel with calls at Port Kembla Newport Bristol Liverpool and Tewerville Newcastle and routes to United Kingdom Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane under loading and unloading schedules.
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Manunda
Brisbane
Townsville
Cairns
Melbourne
Porta
Bidelia
Salis
Ebanme
Portland Roads
Thursday Island
Galla
Marita
Port
United Kingdom
Port Kembla
Ulesiss
Sydney
Dendala
Tewerville
Newcastle
Cairns Gas Coys
Ajema
Newport
Bristol
Liverpool
Rain Disorganises Crushing at Mulgrave Mills
The cane harvest is disrupted across mills with Mulgrave closing at least one shift from midnight. Hambledon, Babinda, South Johnstone, Goond, and Innisfail report heavy rains affecting crushing and potential shutdowns today and into the week with conditions uncertain and weather-dependent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulgrave
Hambledon
Babinda
South Johnstone
Goond
Innisfail
Rain Moves Slowly Eastward Across Queensland
The Weather Bureau reports a rain area linked to a stationary trough continues to drift eastward through central and southern Queensland, with stronger rainfall in the eastern half and lighter, scattered showers in the west. Heavier totals occurred in Warrego, Maranoa, central highlands, and eastern Carpentaria, while many northern and coastal areas saw lighter falls. Expect unsettled conditions to persist for a day or two with further rainfall midweek and gradual clearing in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Weather Bureau
Queensland
Central Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Warrego
Maranoa
Central Highlands
Carpentaria
Mt Surprise
Springsure
Georgetown
Rainworth
Tomoo
Cannaway Downs
Orion Hut
Tablelands
Moss- Man
Thallon
Australian roads deemed useless in northern attack debate
In Canberra on November 2, Labour MP E J Ward argued that Australian roads are useless for defence if the road network remains deficient. He criticised the government for not coordinating transport, refusing to restore standard rail gauges, and failing to reinvest petrol tax revenue into road upkeep. Ward accused the Coalition of shifting responsibility to states, risking outback areas being left with inadequate roads. He blamed E J Ward’s administration for road decay and the wartime equipment shortfall, while Ward denied the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
E. J. Wi
Lab
Nsw
Ward
Chifley
Toad
Commonwealth
Menzies
A. Beale
EK. Hoandby
Innisfail Hospital Board Reports Muscle Cramps and Heat Exhaustion
At the November meeting chaired by Mr J A Powler the medical superintendent Dr W Aromey noted a rise in muscular cramps and heat exhaustion among patients. He explained the cause as loss of salts through perspiration and the hospital's efforts to remove the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Innisfail Hospital
J. A. Powler
W Aromey
Obituary Pilot Angus Mackenzie Dies at 24 After Training Flight
The death occurred a fortnight ago of Pilot Angus Mackenzie whose plane plunged into the ocean between Newcastle and Sydney during a training flight. He was 24 and held the rank of Pilot in the RAAF. Born on the Tableland he was the son of Mrs. B. M. and the late Mr. Mackenzie of Malanda. Sisters include Mrs H Thomas Townsville Mrs A Grimes Melbourne and Mrs H W Heidke Malanda. The casket was sent from Newry for mail train and the funeral will move from the Atherton Methodist Church tomorrow morning. Members of the RSS ATLA are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Mackenzie
Newcastle
Sydney
Ainth
Methodist
Atherton
Rssatla
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Paris
Singapore
Red River Rice Bowl
Peking
SILL
Catens Booking Office
Ingham Mill
MR. Menzies
Mareeba Tobacco
Ensts
Florance Amy Ennis
Ivy
Charles
Shirley
Margarett Ennis
Hawthorn
Bob
Jim
Betty
Brian
Graham
Catherine Graham
Lesh
Riley
Ane Uere
Ruth
Cecil
Tenni
Elizabeth Tenni
Marthe
Frank
Les
Dulcie Fortey
Bundabergee
Carina
Flo
Anddale
Ron
Harbledion
Elisabeth
Gladys
Joe
Dulce
Bern
Peninsula
Carpentara
North Coast
Upper
Burdekin
Mowbray River
Fort Douglas
Sron
Young Care
Innisfail Registration
T. Brown
Sydney Buyers
Gilmore
E Watson
MR. Hanlon
H G. Pearce
E. M. Han
LIR
Stafford Ceiffsellness
Brisbane Transport
Premife
North Queensland Ports
THE
Cairns Post
Thur
Good Falls
Labour
MR. Ward
E J. Begins
C.P
E. J. Ward
Islands
Mr Ward
A. MacKenzie
T.G McIntyre
Boemce-street
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