Cultural level needs raising in Australia broadcast policy
A 1940s style article discusses raising cultural level through commercial broadcasting. It links parliamentary influence, educational aims, and public access to edited programming. It critiques shallow current affairs coverage and advocates entertaining yet informative content for children and adults alike. It notes opposition to censorship and favors natural Australian talent without artificial barriers.
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Saone
Ely
Postmanter
Wight
Die
Aden
Cuileur
Eestor Cameron
AC Paddison
Rherosem
Apyra
Bromdeastina
Musical Fernand
Austral
Atlantic
Aus
Wallan
Aimee
Australie
Delegetes
Medbourne
Sistox
UNRRA Aims to Rebuild Food Supply in War-Torn Europe
The account documents UNRRA efforts across Greece, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Austria to restore farming capacity after World War II. It notes farm families, tractors, and seed aid, plus emergency needs like shelter, food, fuel, and livestock. The report highlights crop losses, transport shortages, and the urgency of delivering seed, machinery, and dairy cattle for winter recovery.
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Eeesie Nat Tives Maly
Greece
Austria
Ireland
Tathond
Eeemeatey oMciais
Unrila
Ars Sunvwernal
Teriuleers
Traeinrs
Cloier Ag
Tugoslavia
Rome
Tremendous Morton
Jugcelavia
Dugotlavia
Ceres
Poland
Aguinet
Asial
Bac
Albens
Slovakia
Jugo |Sivia
Persen
Stovana Sago
Agoaianig
Aibaniz
UNRRA
Asia
BNRRA
Grechoslovakis i
UNRA
UNRIA
Czecho- Miovakia
Jagosavis
Europe
UNSRA
SUN
Camodnam
Acstralia
Britain Faces Postwar Struggles and Economic Reckoning
The article outlines Britain's looming reconversion from war to peace, detailing six major challenges including industrial retooling, worker reintegration, and shrinking external markets. It notes wartime debts of about £4 billion, extensive overseas spending, and the need to restore imports, farming, and housing while facing a fragile external financial position. It also describes Allied economic pressures and Britain's demand for renewed manufacturing vigor to sustain global trade and national survival.
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Erie
Ules
Papaser
Neva Bak Cms
The
National Bank
Fmccoonan
Commerce
McConnan
England
Seonre
Great Britain
Britain
Linder ‘Ierd-Lease
Mercanthe Marine
Washington
McCannan
New York
Hough
Genernius
Bellaie
America
Sandie
Mastrauan
Briain
United Nations Charter Military Clause Question
A letter to the Cair Post discusses a February 11 inquiry about the compulsory military clause in the United Nations Charter. It mentions Dr. Ryatt's praise and asks how Australia would respond to conscription in global service terms, reflecting wartime concerns and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Pera
Ming
Australia
United Nations
Ryatt
Mulgrave Shire Deliberates Beach Access Road Issue
Machan's Beach residents seek declaration of essential road status and temporary passable access amid a sandy stretch. Council discusses allowing a limited bus service from Calari while noting the seven mile approach from Cairns and ongoing delays due to the road’s poor condition.
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Enerag
Cme
Mulgrave Shire
Machan
Culling
Cornell
Cuirma
Empire Preference and U S Tariffs in 1930s Debate
A London issued pamphlet argues empire preference tests U S tariffs and economic imperialism as obstacles to world trade. It claims tariffs and cooperative policies shaped by the empire could have moderated the 1930 31 downturn and stresses the need for broad tariff reductions to spur recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
London
Washington
United States
Britain
Empire
Ottawa
Outposts of the Empire and tariff protests from Cairns
A Cairns letter to the editor laments tariff threats amid Empire unity. It condemns measures seen as undermining Britain and the United States decisions from Washington. The writer warns of a fragile economy and an empty post to lean on, urging united action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Beitith Chambers
Ottawa
British Empire
Britain
United States
Washington
Empire
Eredter
Sermueh
Pantie Mar
Untitled Historic Whaling News Fragment From Empire Era
A fragmented report discusses the Arctic supply chain and whaling during wartime. It mentions ships, Halifax departures, and Britain’s port towns, noting scarce sugar soap and vitamin A from whale products, with references to food ministries and international oversight.
Navy to close bases in New Guinea amid demobilisation
The Navy plans rapid base closures in New Guinea by January 1 as 372 officers and 1213 ratings are discharged while staffing shifts to support Queensland and Nauru depots. Government sources say demobilisation is prioritized with redeployments and new postings to manage remaining units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Maysim
New Gainea
Shughmenta
Rabauteensland
Nauru
Ihte
Sepatava Borane
Madang
Gainés
New Guinea Repair Effort Delayed By Staffing Shortages
Fragmentary report discusses urgent repair work for small craft and fleet readiness. It notes a lack of joiners and skilled tradespeople, delays in provisioning crews, and the challenge of sustaining operations until adequate personnel can be allocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madung
New Guinea
Bmckrmish
Posntay
RAN
Atherton Ambulance Committee Meeting Notes
At the Atherton Ambulance committee meeting chaired by Noel Fitchett the secretary and members Farrel, Newberry, Phillips and Brown discussed new ambulance equipment, confirmed accounts, and instructed the superintendent to pursue pending payments and prepare a conference report for the GAT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Noel Fitchett
Messrs
J. Farrel
WR Newberry
Phillips
FB Brown
Fitchett
Baroee
Ashe
Chator
Sal Anor Neil
Forrest
Avison
Backache and leg pains warn of kidney trouble
A garbled health note warns that persistent backache and leg pains may signal kidney issues. It mentions urine changes, fatigue, and the need to seek medical guidance, though many words are unclear.
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