Fatality at El Arish Innisfail in shunting accident
Innisfail coroner heard evidence at an inquest into the death of railway employee Anthony, killed during shunting at El Arish on September 4. Acting guard Glen Edward McIntosh, 23, testified to the fatal moment between waggons, noting the deceased had prior shunting experience and that safety rules were followed. Adjournment set for November 28 after testimonies from railway staff.
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J. H. Fowler
Lower Anthony
el Arish
Sargeant O
West
R. L. Arnell
Andrew Anthony
J. C. Howie
Railway Department
Cairns
Commissioner For
Glen Edward McIntosh
Tully
E. Arisa
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Arnel
Catrhineon
Charles Matthews
Edward Ware
Rural thefts rise as country towns attract robbers
A Melbourne report notes criminals are shifting from cities to country towns drawn by prosperity and night traffic. Poorly protected, aging premises, fast transport, and a floating overnight population create new opportunities for looting and daring assaults, with taxis adapted to carry injured or dead pets adding to a wider, unusual crime landscape.
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May Mize
Notsa
Orief
Melbourne
Oanly
David Frame
Investors Turn To Shares Amid War Induced Market Turmoil
Daily records show rising new shares at the Stork Exchange as investors seek longer term gains amid heavy taxation on unearned income. Some keep money in banks while others bet on low return shares or diversify to balance risk. Economists warn currencies rarely recover to prewar levels, leaving many unsure when to sell.
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Wiee
Death shocks Coen district in Maraeta loss
Mrs Jas Gourde wife of James Gordon senior owner of Strath field Strathburn Strathgordon stations and Solferino Station dies at Maraeta News arrives as a large cattle muster proceeds with 1500 head moving from Coleman Croming to December 200 miles of riding loom as Bill Gordon darts between stations aided by Sergeant Frost and local riders to reach him during the long trek
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Maraeta
James Gordon
Strathfield
Strathburn
Strathgordon
Strathieven
Solferino Station
Clermont District
Bil Gordon
Bill
Coleman Croming
J. R Frost
Poe
Frost
Yarraden
Caen
Yarraden, Messrs
Geo. Byrnes
Ron Solomon
Nike
Pension scales increased in Repatriation Bill Canberra
May 22. In Canberra the Repatriation Bill introduced in the Senate by Minister for Repatriation Senator W J Cooper provides broad pension increases from November 2, 1950. Basic rate rises from £2 15s to £10, total incapacity pensions up from £5 2s to £7 10s. A total incapacitated veteran with wife and three children would get £10 10s weekly. War widows with three children receive £9 11s weekly with educational allowances. widows’ pensions rise irrespective of other finances.
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Canberra
Senate
W. J. Cooper
Cooper
Danbulla Notes Junior Farmers Meeting and Ball
Danbulla notes record a planned January dance at Kairi in conjunction with Club, plus a tobacco event. Friday night November 11 saw the Lake Euramoo State School children's fancy dress ball in Danbulla Hall with large attendance and prizes for costumed children. Dancing followed a parade featuring folk dances, with winners in the lucky spot dance, and supper served by the Ladies' Committee. Proceeds go to the annual breaking-up picnic.
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Lake Euramoo State School
Danbulla
Uganda
Margaret Ingram
Eric Richardson
F. Filson
Irvinebank
Elison
P. Fryer
K. J. Nicola
Mareeba
Fryer
Abeby Gon
W. Brown
H At Shure
R. Baxter
Baxter
Yvonne
Kerry
Lyn
Hough
Mon
W. Cummings
Machan's Beach
Beasley
Mise H. Fryer
R. Shawn
Tolga
I H. Fryer
B. Fryer
B. Taylor
P. Taylor
G. Fryer
N. Taylor
G. Fox
T Bennett
Kulara
Danbulla Bridge
Atherton
Innisfail Hospital Approves Fees For Private Patients
The hospital board in Innisfail approved theatre fees of £1 1s for general anaesthetic and 10s 6d for local anaesthetic for private patients. The chairman and Mr W C Ab Shay led the month’s committees, with staffing deemed satisfactory and visiting committees reporting no complaints. Dr N Aroney's October report shows 225 admits, 240 discharges, 3 deaths, 69 daily average in hospital, 1067 outpatients with 2174 visits, 213 major and 47 minor operations, 114 casualties, and 77 babies born in maternity.
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Iba Be
Nde Powerman
Af Bivrer
Ta Shay
E A. Owens
M. Cols
Stein
W.C. Ab Shay
N. Aroney
Folwne
Interest Offers on 4% and 2% Securities
The notice promotes two savings options at 4 percent for 11 to 14 years or 2 percent for three years. Investments must be in £1000 multiples, with full maturity repayment guaranteed by the Commonwealth. The Eleventh Security Loan appears to be scheduled for Thursday, December 11.
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Australia
Commonwealth
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