Greek forces take Korea in Albania as Italians retreat
Brisbane reports that after eleven days of fighting Greece captured Korea in Albania. The defeat strains Italian command, with Greek advances threatening Pogredec and mountain positions west of Korea. Analysts doubt a quick Greek drive to clear Albania, noting limited Greek numbers and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Korea
Greece
Mussolini
Rome
Albania
Tealia
Horca
Ostrovitse
Tomitsa
Chasa Kyarit
Erzek
Korea Cross Road
Pindus
Kerca
Pogredec
Panagos
Spring Prospects for Greece Hold Up Italian Advance
The piece argues Greece has a reasonable chance to slow a large Italian push if gains hold, with Greeks strategically placed to resist and retreat if needed. It notes potential expanded British support by spring and points to the Western Desert winter end as a turning point, with air attacks weakening Italian morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
West
Speie
Western Desert
Italy
Obituary for Alderman Rutherford at St John’s Church
The late Alderman Rutherford was laid to rest after a ceremony at St John’s Church of England. The service was led by Rev Norrom and the chief mourner was Stewart Totherfurd, with a large procession from the church to the grave. Attending pallbearers included Mayor Qa WA Collins and Aldermen GG, D femme, LJ Palten, and other city officials. Floral tributes came from numerous civic groups and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo
Stewart Totherfurd
Qa WA
Collins
Ald
Palten
Celvme
Canui
Feuertt
Ae Chamber
TG. Ballon
Frederick Cockrem Dead at 74 in Cairns District
The death of Frederick Cockrem is reported as occurring yesterday afternoon, aged 74. He lived in Cairns and district for many years and was once involved with the Cairns railway and the Capeenlite Council. His wife predeceased him a year ago. Survived by four sons Mesera W. Cockrem Awets Cockewm (Townerine) A. Cockrem (Mt Garnet) and A. Covkrem of the Total Department. The funeral will leave Lakestreet at 12 noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyederick Dekeom
England
Calrns
Capenelte Comneil
Death of Fred er George Feld In Innisfail
The funeral for Fred er George Feld, a long time resident of Innisfail and veteran of war injuries, was held at 8 o clock this afternoon at the Church of Our Good Counsel. Representatives of the local sub-branch of the R.S.S.L.A attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freder George Feld
Church of Our of Good Counsel
Ieata
R.sslla
Commercial Brisbane Produce Market Sees Varied Potato Prices
Brisbane November 24 report from Toma Street notes potato prices under a 16 shillings maximum rule with limited high grade lines. Most offerings ranged 18/2 to 12/6, with a few sold at 15/3 and three at 15/-. Maize weakened while pumpkins remained in demand at 23/5 to 23/4, lucerne chaff eased slightly, onions poor and holding late rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisba
Toma Street
Lucerne
Inigo Jones to Press On With Weather Research
Brisbane reports show Inigo Jones intends to continue his Crohamhurst Observatory meteorological work despite a government committee critique. He defends long range forecasts based on celestial cycles and sunspot activity and notes strong support from Eastern Australia pastoralists and a Sydney visit.
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Brisbane
Inigo Jones
Crohamhurst Observatory
Australia
Jones
Sydney
Auker
Appeal Granted In Industrial Court Brisbane Ruling
Mr Justice Webb in the Industrial Court in Brisbane granted Frederick J Pield a railway inspector's appeal. The decision revived his claim to be paid at the maximum rate for traffic inspectors from December 1920, arguing the commissioner’s actions on maximum rates were not binding on the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Justice Webb
Industrian Court
Frederick J Pield
Townsville
J O Mallew Ifer
Cairns Patriotic Fund Receives Additional Donations
The Cairns Patriotic Fund reports further donations including a weekly amount from Stott Northern Prildere Supplies and a contribution from Tho nations the shore fund. Donations may be left at the City Council Chambers for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Prildere
Gordonvale Fund Accounts and Proceeds Summary
Accounting of the Gordonvale District Patriotic Fund shows receipts totaling 1568 pounds 9 shillings 1d and expenditures to many listed staff and local services. Proceeds include Althege Concert 59 pounds and a raffle 100 pounds 8 shillings, with contributions from Australian Comforts Fund and Red Cross Gordonvale branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Pune
Thome Bros
Harris' Mote
Copenet
RL Lowrey
Ireland
de Rox Cohen
Ts OT
Baween
Flo
Threlfall
Gardevvale Coch
Stail
Crommercie
BR. H. Marsh
Merings
Gordenvale State Rehowl
Stat Isas Molerave Mill
Althege
QATT
Griffin's Garage
Red Cross Societe
Gerdonvale
Greek Relief Fund Subscriptions from Babinda List
November 23 Babinda residents pledge varied amounts to the Greek Relief Fund. Donors include Greek Philanthropic Society, Konteodimos Family, M Taoste, Magriplis, A Agtoritis, Pantazes, Mellick, Kargas, Ho dus, Alevandrou, Neentan, Sages, Kyrenia, Franvos, Kremastin, Patinio, Christie, Suni man, Marendy, Kalavix, Fans, Commes, Pahos, Tisha, Perdicaleros, Delia, Tamer, Albanian Club, Novelli, Perry, Mogro, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badinda
Babinda
Tacecas Bros
Konteodimos Family
M. Taoste
I K
Magriplis
EF. Clovemir
A. Agtoritis
S. Pantazes
A. C. Mellick
Kargas
K. Hodus
M. Alevandrou
Hades
Neentan
B. Sages
Dy Kyrenia
A. Franvos
S Kremastin
Patiniotie
GO. Christie
G. Suniman
F. Marendy
Kalavix
K. Sages
T. Fans
T. Commes
Funeral for Frederick Cockrem of Cairns Set at Noon
Relatives and friends announce the funeral for Frederick Cockrem of Cairns. The cortege will depart Lake Street Funeral Parlour at 1 0'clock noon for Ima Cemetery on Martyn Street. Members of the Old-aged Pensioners are invited to attend. Svendsen Pty Limited Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Cockrem
Cairns
Lake-street
Thanking Cairns Hospital staff for late son Frederick Wallace
The uncle Watty thanks the doctors matron and staff of Cairns District Hospital for their kind attention to their late son Frederick W C Wallace and all friends who sent wreaths and messages of sympathy.
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Cairns District Hospital
Frederick W C. Wallace
Watty
Fragmentary Intelligence Note in Viéua Format
A damaged clipping references intelligence topics published in Viéua and notes rights reserved in Amstrailm and New areas. The text is garbled but signals a banking or security context with unspecified authorities and a caution about rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligence
Price Control in War Australia Aims to Stabilize Trade
Government adopts price control to curb profiteering, stabilize costs, and support wartime economy. Import licensing and powers for the Prices Commissioner aim to limit price rises to cost increases, preventing stock value collapses and broader financial disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator McLeay
Trade and Customs
Commonwealth
D. B. Copland
Australia
Prices Commissioner
Copland
Price level changes urged for orderly wartime management
Professor Copland argues against rapid price rises during war noting that such swings bring no gain and cause hardship to workers and losses to the community. He urges orderly adjustments when price changes are unavoidable, warning lessons often come too late.
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Copland
Fractured Wrist After Skating Incident
Dorothy Doyle of Maranca Street fractured her left wrist yesterday afternoon after a fall while skating. She received first aid from an ambulance crew and was taken to a decker for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Doyle
Maranca-street
Ambulancs
Decker
Child Suffers Concuss. In Buchan Street Fall
Allan Jenkins about three years old residing in Buchan street suffered concussion on Saturday when he fell and bumped his head. Ambulance first aid administered and he was taken to the District Hospital. Henry Tenn residing with parents sustained an incised wound to the calf of the right leg from a cane during play. He received first aid and was taken to the District Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Jenkins
Buchan-street
Henry Tenn
Child's Thigh Broken in Mareeba Fall
Jenada Forms, a four year old child from Emerald Creek near Mareeba, fell yesterday and broke her right thigh. She was taken to Mareeba Hospital and admitted yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenada
Emerald Creek
Mareeba
Mareeba Hospital
Sugar Season Ends At Goondi Mill Innisfail District
The Goondi mill finished crushing between 5 30 and 6 00 am Friday, ending the sugar season in the Innisfail area. The mill processed 183,000 tons of cane through its rollers according to local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goondi
C.8.r
Innisfail
Coastal blaze rages north of Flying Fish Point
A large bush fire broke out on the coastal range on Saturday afternoon several miles north of Flying Fish Point. Heavy smoke swirled into the sky as a brisk north east wind aided the flames in a major coastal fire to date, reported by the Innisfail correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying Fish Point
Innisfail
Infectious Diseases Ward Discussed in Cairns
The Under-Secretary to the Department of Health and Home Affairs Mr. C. E. Chater conferred with Mayor Ald W. A. Collina Cairns Shire Council representatives and Cairns Hospitals Board members on Saturday about providing a new infectious diseases ward at Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health and Home Affairs
C. E. Chater
Ald
W. A. Collina
Cairns
Cairns Hospitals Board
Cairna
Accident at Daradgee Bridge Injures Railway Guard
Railway guard David Yates sustained serious injuries at the northern end of the Daradjee bridge on Saturday night after missing a step, slipping through bridge transoms, and falling to the ground. He is in Innisfail Hospital with a fractured jaw, head injuries, facial lacerations, abrasions, and a possible hip fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daradgee Bridge
David Yates
Daradjee Bridge
Yates
Innisfail Hospital
Innisfail
Mining Puzzle at Fanning Downs Station
A geological and mining puzzle near Fanning Downs Station challenges prospectors for decades. A ridge half to a mile from the Burdekin River holds boulders weighing up to one hundredweights with high gold content, while Clive Gordon seeks the reef source. Old water flows suggest inundation from the Burdekin in past times.
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Fanning Downs
Burdekin River
Clive Gordon
Burdekin
Jackoe
Derris for Dog Ticks Warned By Queensland Dept
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Stock recommends washing dogs in a derris solution to prevent tick infestations in Cairns Edge Hill. A wash of two ounces derris per gallon water, with soap added next day, kills ticks within a day and repels them for days. The department warns against reusing molasses drums that once held poisons and enforces the Stock Foods Act with a £20 penalty for selling stock food containing poisonous substances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Edge Hil
Queensland Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture and Stock
Power Alcohol Plan Moves in New South Wales District
The Power Alcohol Committee in Lismore proposes production of power alcohol in the Northern Rivers area. It reports government support and protection for the industry and the plan to form a company to establish the project locally, with NSW outings scheduled for the week ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lismore
In- Eisigore
Trevan
Leone Teat
Northern Rivers
New South Wales
Om Seer Ag
Power Alcohol Committee
Plane production surge in Australia as Wirraway output hits target
The Minister for Munitions announced Wirraway aircraft production at Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation reached one per day in October with potential future increases. McEwen detailed Empire Air Training Scheme funding and Defence spending, outlining totals for land and seaplane equipment, warlike stores, buildings, and home RAAF services financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator McBride
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Sear
R.A.A.F
McEwen
Australia
Beheme
Canada
Defence and
Air Fores
McEvey
Defence and Wat
Trust Fonds
RAAF
Ship Launched at Brisbane Amid cheers and ceremony
A naval oil lighter was launched in Brisbane on November 24 in a informal ceremony led by Mrs D. E. Evans wife of Munitions Board official. Colonel Evans praised Evans Deakin and Co Ltd for entering shipbuilding and outlined future capacity to build vessels up to 10 000 tons. The event featured a guard with revolvers, stop watches, and a celebratory salute as the vessel slid into the water with officials including Mr Hanlon and Commander Rhodes attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
D. E. Evans
Munitions Board
iCo
DE Evans
Commonwealth
Frans
Fesh
Colonel Evans
Price of Tea Up in Canberra Markets
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner announced a rise of 1s 2d per pound in wholesale and retail tea prices effective Monday due to higher prices in Java and Ceylon. The new price is 4d per pound above pre war levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
Professor Copland
Javea
Ceylon
Dismissed Detective Faces Appeal Over Divorce Suit
Sydney reports reveal Detective McReron, former head of homicide at CIB, removed by Police Commissioner at midnight and planning an appeal after claiming the Police Association should cover his costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Caesar
On Ee Ee
Sergran
Wi Rt Eeiste Street
Police Asociation
Police Ap
Asid
Congreve
War Loans Drive Warns of Higher Taxes in Australia
Canberra reports that treasurer Mr Fadden says the only alternative to the 50 million loan program is higher taxation. He appeals to war savings certificate holders to increase their contributions to help reach the 80 million loan goal and fund war funds, reduce imports, and free productive resources for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Aideo
Fadden
Beer Price Holds Steady Before Melbourne Conference
Australia will not raise beer prices until a conference with the Licensed Victuallers Associations in Melbourne on Tuesday reviews the issue. Professor Copland announced the pause after talks with state associations while Prime Minister Menzies noted early complications before parliamentary discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Victuallers’ Associations
Melbourne
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
Professor Copland
Australia
Menzies
New South Wales
Copland
Tuesay
RAAF Plane Wreck Found Near Townsville After Missing Flight
An RAAF plane from Townsville Air Force station, reported missing Friday afternoon, was found wrecked 25 miles south west of Townsville. Both Sydney crew members Pilot Officer Alfred Stuart Hermes and Pilot Officer Brace Horace Anderson were uninjured with only superficial scratches. The craft departed 11:30 Friday on exercises, expected back at 2:30, triggering an intensive search as commercial aircraft aided along the coast. A wreck was later sighted 25 miles north west of Townsville in the mountains. a patrol walked toward Townsville.
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Brisbane
RAAF
Townville
Townsville
Alfred Stuart Hermes
Brace Horace Anderson
Sydney
Towneville
Two Knights Die in Melbourne Premier Argyle and Sir Hugh Denison
Melbourne reports the deaths of Sir Stanley Argyle former Victoria Premier and Sir Hugh Denison long-time Associated Newspapers Ltd director. Argyle died after a brief illness aged 73. Denison died suddenly in Melbourne days after his 71st birthday. Denison was a prominent businessman and philanthropist active in Sydney and national affairs. Argyle served in WWI, studied radiology, entered politics in 1920 for Toorak, led UAP, and was Premier 1932–1935. The Prime Minister praised Argyle as a public man of integrity.
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Melbourne
Stanley Argyle
Victoria
Hugh Denison
Ihhairman
Associated Newspapers Ltd
Sydney
Melure
Poseidon
A.J.C
Kyneton
Kyneton State School
Melbourne University
Australian Army Medical Corps
Legislative Assembly
Toorak
U.A.P
Menzies
Canberra
Four Deadly Crash Injures Band Members In Queensland
A baby car carrying Murgon bandsmen to the Dalby Band Carnival crashed on Porter’s Gap Road, killing George Wager and Glynn Burton and injuring four others including Lee Burton, Stanley Jones, Douglas Dowell, and Marshall Waldock. The vehicle plunged 12 feet after leaving the road. band followers aided victims and headed to Kingaroy General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Burton
Stanley Jones
Carter
Douglas Dowell
Marshall Waldock
George Waldock
Kingaroy General Hospital
Aubrey Burton
Kingaroy
515 Battalion Camp Concludes After Three Months Training
After three months of world training the 515 Battalion camp closed yesterday. Country units departed by train in the afternoon for their home centres. The camp was very successful with good progress and keen interest shown by the men in all training activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
List
Motorcycle crash injures rider at level crossing
John Mathis aged 20 of Sussex Street collided with a railway engine at a level crossing. He suffered facial abrasions and finger injuries including amputation of the second finger on his right hand after hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryborough
John Mathis
Sussex-street
Brigades Break Up as Queensland Militia Finish 1940 Training
In Brisbane on November 24 the 11th Field Brigade of Artillery and the Slot Far Northern with 47th Wide Bay battalions dissolved their camps. About half of the 140 militia completed training for 1940. Brigadier Moriarty praised the Mt Walker three day shoot for its safety and success. Remaining units will finish courses by December with the 2nd Infantry and Engineers among those listed. The Queensland Cameron Highlanders held a battalion meeting at Chermside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
11Th Field Brigade of Artillery
Far Northern
Wide Bay
Queensland
Mt. Walker
Royal Artillery Northern Command
G. V. Moriarty
Sth
11Th
Ipswich
Vth
Datomas
Sth Light Horse Regiment
214Th Light Horse
Let Rateslion
Queensland Cameron Highlanders
Chermside
Marchant’s
Australian submarine action off Dakar claimed by letters
Melbourne reports allege HMAS Australia sank a French destroyer and forced a cruiser to surrender off Dakar last September amid Free French landings. No official Sydney confirmation issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Hm.as
Australia
Dakar
de Gaulle
Former CP leader Cameron resigns in letter of unity plea
Former Country Party leader Mr Cameron criticizes internal party discord and vows to support national unity. In a Canberra letter he resigns as leader, urges loyalty and cooperation, notes wartime duty, and offers service to the public and military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Th United Australia Party
Southern Command
Country Party
Canberra
Party
Cabiney
Endeim
A. W. Fadden
National Unite
United Action
Australia
Times
Nore
National Government of Australia
Crewer
Alwave
Orungal Battered by Heavy Seas Off Barwon Heads
Melbourne reports the liner Orungal trembles in heavy seas off Barwon Heads with a crew member aground on the deck. Marine surveyors cannot approach the vessel due to boisterous conditions while officers wait for calmer weather to inspect. No cargo has been moved and locals fear a total wreck if rough weather persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Agroun
Plane Losses During the War
Australian Associated Press reports London figures list wartime plane losses by nation with totals for Britain 7160 and Germany 5089 and noting smaller numbers for Italy and Greece as of November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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Korca
Commonwealth Department of Information
C. H Rutherford
Mrf. OG. Feldt
Froduce Market
Cairns Patriotic Fund
Cairns Matriotic Fond
Gordonvale Fund
Greek Relief Fund
Britain
Newfoundian
British Empire
Congereeai Deutaet
Yokoeanta
The
Cairns Post
Brisbane River
Penny Dearer
Argyle and
Denison
George Wager
Glynn Burton
Pahoa
Aupport
Unity Vital
Orungal
Australian Associated Press
Port Phillip
Joyce West
Catherine Murphy
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